Senior Auditors - Jeddah

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in consulting services seeks Saudi National External Auditors for their KSA Audit team. The role involves conducting audit procedures, engaging with clients, and delivering quality insights on financial statements. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in external audit and proficiency in Arabic, along with a strong academic background in accounting.

Benefits

Support and coaching from engaging colleagues

Opportunities to develop new skills and progress

Flexibility to handle role effectively

Qualifications

• At least 3.5 years of professional experience in external audit.
• Experience with a Big 4/10 accounting firm.
• Proficiency in the Arabic language.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit engagements and prepare reports.
• Establish internal and external relationships with clients.
• Escalate issues and confirm high quality of work delivered.

Skills

Pro-activity

Accountability

Effective Communication

Education

Degree or professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA)

Job description

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From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their on-going strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data - and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You will use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.

Our tailored external audit services help build trust and confidence through transparency, clarity and consistency. We are 79,000+ professionals based worldwide across 150 countries. Audit services involve reporting on the fairness in all material respects with which a client’s audited financial statements are presented, in conformity with the applicable financial reporting framework.

The opportunity

EY is looking for Saudi National External Auditors to join our KSA Audit team and help our clients meet their requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters.

As a member of the Audit team you will participate in audit engagements, working effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress. You will also help prepare for meetings with target management teams, and participate in these meetings, assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties and develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel.

Actively establishing internal and external relationships, and identifying and escalating potential business opportunities for EY will be essential, as well contributing to people initiatives, including recruiting and retaining assurance professionals. With a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, you'll escalate issues as appropriate. You'll confirm that the work delivered to clients is of high quality and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer.

Skills and attributes for success

Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.

To qualify for the role you must have

• At least 3.5 years of professional experience in external audit
• Experience with a Big 4/10 accounting firm
• Proficiency in the Arabic language

Ideally you’ll also have

• Strong academic record, including a degree or professional qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, CA
• Track record with a leading audit, accounting or consulting firm

What we look for

We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What we can offer you

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us.

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