Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Lead External Audit Engagements of ADGM Clients:

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of external audit engagements, including planning, execution, and reporting, in accordance with auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Allocate resources effectively, assign tasks to audit team members, and oversee their work to ensure timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
• Review audit workpapers, documentation, and audit findings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards.

Risk Assessment and Audit Planning:

• Conduct risk assessments to identify significant audit areas and develop comprehensive audit plans tailored to each client's specific risks and objectives.
• Collaborate with clients, understanding their business operations, industry dynamics, and regulatory environment to tailor audit approaches and procedures accordingly.
• Determine materiality thresholds, audit scope, and sampling methodologies based on assessed risks and regulatory requirements.

Financial Statement Audits:

• Perform detailed examinations of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to assess their accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS and ISA).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and identify deficiencies or weaknesses that may impact financial statement assertions.
• Document and communicate audit findings, including significant accounting issues, to management and audit committees, providing clear and actionable recommendations.

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including statutory reporting obligations, specifically with RERA, SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) filings, and other applicable regulations (e.g., SOX compliance) (will be an added advantage).
• Prepare and review audit reports, Management letters, letters of recommendation, and other communication to clients, regulators, and stakeholders, summarizing audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Assist clients in addressing regulatory inquiries (e.g. RERA and ADM), responding to group auditor's requests, and implementing remediation plans for identified deficiencies or non-compliance issues.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with client management, serving as a trusted advisor on audit-related matters and providing value-added insights and recommendations.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance client service delivery, streamline audit processes, and improve audit quality through continuous feedback and collaboration.
• Address client concerns, resolve conflicts, and escalate issues as appropriate to ensure client satisfaction and retention.

Team Development and Training:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to audit staff, fostering a culture of professional growth, excellence, and teamwork.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and support the career development of audit team members.
• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance technical skills, industry knowledge, and audit proficiency within the team.

Job Requirements:

• A qualified member of any of the following professional bodies, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), The Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA), CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent professional certification required.
• 5+ years experience in external auditing, preferably with a public accounting firm.
• Have at least 2 years' experience with ADGM clients
• Thorough understanding of auditing standards, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements applicable to external audits (e.g., IFRS, IAS and ISAs; PCAOB standards, SEC rules (will be an added advantage).
• Proficiency in audit software tools (particularly in Caseware), data analytics, and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, audit team members, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven leadership abilities, including experience in leading audit engagements, managing teams, and prioritizing competing demands.
• Commitment to upholding professional ethics, integrity, and independence in all aspects of audit engagements.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• What's your current based location?
• Do you have audit and assurance experience with ADGM clients?
• How many years of experience you have with ADGM clients?
• What's your qualification status?