Manager - Audit - BFSI

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or CPA.

• 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in external/statutory audit, preferably with Big 4, mid-tier, or international accounting firms.

• Minimum 2 - 3 years of experience managing audit engagements and audit teams.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and ISA.

• Experience handling international clients, preferably UAE or Middle East clients.

• Experience in audit planning, financial statement review, risk assessment, and audit reporting.

• Exposure to UAE regulatory requirements, including DIFC and ADGM, will be an added advantage.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and audit management software.

Key Responsibilities:1. Audit Planning & Execution:

• Plan, manage, and execute external/statutory audit engagements for international clients.

• Develop risk-based audit plans, audit strategies, and engagement timelines.

• Review financial statements and audit working papers in accordance with IFRS and International Standards on Auditing (ISA).

• Identify key audit risks, internal control weaknesses, and areas requiring management attention.

• Ensure timely completion of audit assignments while maintaining quality standards.

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Review financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with relevant auditing standards, accounting policies, and statutory requirements.

• Evaluate complex accounting transactions and provide technical accounting guidance.

• Prepare and review audit reports, management letters, and audit findings.

• Maintain awareness of UAE financial reporting and regulatory requirements.

3. Client Relationship Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned audit clients.

• Manage client expectations, engagement deliverables, and timelines.

• Discuss audit findings and recommendations with senior client management.

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with international clients.

4. Team Management & Leadership:

• Lead, supervise, and mentor audit associates, senior associates, and assistant managers.

• Allocate assignments and monitor team performance and productivity.

• Review audit working papers and provide technical guidance.

• Conduct performance reviews and identify training requirements.

• Ensure adherence to internal audit methodologies and quality control procedures.

5. Risk Management & Quality Assurance:

• Ensure audit engagements comply with professional ethics, independence requirements, and firm policies.

• Review audit documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

• Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.

• Support internal quality reviews and audit methodology improvements.