External Auditor

Job description

Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Type: Full-time

Important Note:

Candidates must be currently located in the UAE, as face-to-face interviews are mandatory for this position.

Position Summary:

A leading External Audit firm dedicated to providing external auditing, tax, and consulting services to a diverse clientele. We are known for our commitment to integrity, accuracy, and professional development. Our team is growing, and we're seeking a skilled External Financial Auditor to join us.

The External Auditor will be responsible for planning, executing, and completing audits for a broad range of clients. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of auditing standards and regulations, exceptional analytical skills, and experience in client-facing roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases.

• Develop audit programs, set scope, and manage audit timelines.

• Review and assess financial records, processes, and internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Conduct risk assessments to identify areas of material misstatement and tailor audit procedures accordingly.

• Perform substantive testing of financial statement accounts and disclosures to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS, or other relevant standards

• Document audit findings in detailed working papers, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with professional standards.

• Prepare audit work papers with proper documentation of all audit work performed.

•Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to senior management and client representatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• CPA, or CA is a must.

• 3-5 years of experience in external auditing, ideally with exposure to various industries.

• In-depth knowledge of auditing standards, and IFRS.

• Proven ability to lead audit teams and handle multiple client engagements.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in audit software.