Senior External Auditor

Taj HR; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly skilled Senior External Auditor to manage audit engagements. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of external audit experience and a strong technical knowledge of auditing standards. Responsibilities include designing audit procedures, supervising junior auditors, and ensuring compliance with international standards. A CPA or CMA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum 4 years of external audit experience is requisite.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.

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

Extensive external audit experience

Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards

Leadership skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Job Title: Senior External Auditor. Job Summary: 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.

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

Qualifications

• 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)