Senior External Auditor

Taj HR; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Al-Qassim Province is seeking a Senior External Auditor with extensive external audit experience and strong technical knowledge of auditing standards. This role involves leading audit engagements, reviewing financial statements in accordance with IFRS, and mentoring junior auditors. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have at least 4 years of relevant experience. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of external audit experience with one of the Big 10 firms.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Design and implement audit procedures based on risk assessments.
• Review financial statements and prepare audit reports.

Skills

External audit experience

Knowledge of IFRS

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

CaseWare

Job description

Senior External Auditor

Overview

We are seeking highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Auditors to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive external audit experience, strong technical knowledge of auditing standards, and a proven ability to lead audit teams and deliver high-quality outcomes. This role involves planning and executing audits, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion
• Design and implement audit procedures based on risk assessments and materiality
• Review financial statements and prepare audit reports in line with IFRS and ISA standards
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior auditors and team members
• Ensure audits are completed within budget and timeline constraints
• Maintain effective communication with clients to address findings and recommendations
• Utilize audit software (e.g., CaseWare) to document audit procedures and findings
• Stay updated on auditing and accounting regulations and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum 4 years of external audit experience with one of the Big 10 firms
• CPA or CMA certification (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
• Proven ability to design risk-based audit procedures
• Leadership skills with experience in guiding audit teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of CaseWare is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)