Supervisor - External Auditor (KSA Nationals)

KPMG Middle East Careers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal and professional development

Supportive work environment

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

KPMG Middle East Careers in Riyadh is looking for an Audit Engagement Team member to provide audit services focusing on financial services. You will plan audit strategies and supervise junior team members while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, a relevant professional qualification, and fluency in Arabic and English. Join a dynamic team in a supportive environment committed to your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Professional accounting qualification is mandatory.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is essential.
• Experience at a leading professional services firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide audit services including financial statement audits.
• Plan engagement objectives and audit strategies.
• Supervise junior team members.
• Write audit reports and present findings to clients.
• Develop relationships with audit client personnel.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Understanding of auditing concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CA)

Job description

Overview

KPMG has grown to become one of the largest professional service providers in the Middle East having three lines of services: audit, tax, and advisory. Currently, KPMG’s Middle East workforce is over 5,000. With ambitious growth objectives, we are continuously looking for talent for various functions and levels.

Job Summary

Provide audit engagement team services in the field of financial services with the focus on the preparation, delivery, reporting and evaluation of the results of the audit engagement in response to the needs of stakeholders and external regulators.

Roles and Responsabilites

• Provide audit service including auditing of clients' required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables.
• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards.
• Evaluate the work requirements of audits for clients, taking into consideration all regulations.
• Supervise junior engagement team members and develop them through effectively delegating audit tasks and providing guidance.
• Write audit reports and present findings to clients and upper management.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations.
• Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed.
• Assess risk along with designing and communicating audit procedures to engagement teams.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with audit client personnel, assess audit clients' satisfaction and proactively maintain contact with the audit client throughout the year.
• Perform other duties within the scope as assigned by his/her Performance Manager.
• Assume the authorities assigned to him/her.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in his/her area of expertise.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification is required (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CA, or equivalent).
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is essential.
• Proven experience with a leading professional services firm, preferably within the Big 4 or Big 10 accounting and advisory firms.

What We Offer

KPMG supports equal opportunities for all prospected candidates. We commit to provide personal and professional development for all our employees. We operate in a friendly supportive environment. We respect each other and draw strength from our differences. We prioritize the employee well-being by adapting Pioneer ways for work life balance.