Senior Audit Director - Lead Complex Global Engagements

Russell Bedford DLJ; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Bedford Professional Consultancy seeks an experienced Audit Director to lead a portfolio of external audit engagements, strengthen audit quality, and mentor high-performing teams. The role requires deep IFRS/ISA knowledge, professional judgment, and strong business acumen to drive growth and ensure regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will manage complex audits, oversee budgets and resources, and participate in business development while maintaining independence and ethical

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification required (SOCPA/CPA/ACCA/ACA/CA).
• Minimum 10 years of external audit experience in a professional firm.
• At least 3 years in Senior Manager or Director level.
• Strong IFRS/ISA knowledge and regulatory familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead external audit engagements from planning to completion, including group audits.
• Review audit strategies, risks, working papers, and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, ISA and Saudi regulations and firm methodology.
• Drive audit quality, ethics, independence, and quality controls.
• Oversee client acceptance, technical consultations, and remediation of findings.
• Coach audit managers and teams; conduct performance reviews and training.
• Manage budgets, resources, profitability, billing, and WIP.
• Build client relationships and present audit findings to senior management and audit committees.
• Support business development through proposals, tenders, and fee negotiations while maintaining independence.
• Collaborate with partners to enhance delivery and strategic goals.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationships

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Team coaching

Business development

Technical accounting

English proficiency

Negotiation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional accounting qualification (SOCPA/CPA/ACCA/ACA/CA)

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Russell Bedford Professional Consultancy seeks an experienced Audit Director to lead a portfolio of external audit engagements, strengthen audit quality, and mentor high-performing teams. The role requires deep IFRS/ISA knowledge, professional judgment, and strong business acumen to drive growth and ensure regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will manage complex audits, oversee budgets and resources, and participate in business development while maintaining independence and ethical