Job Title: Audit & Assurance | Senior (UAE Nationals)

Company: Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Employment: Full Time

Company Overview

Deloitte, the world’s largest professional services firm established globally in 1845, provides audit and assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, and risk advisory services across a multitude of industries. With a presence in more than 150 countries, Deloitte has distinguished itself as the leading management consulting business, helping clients address their most complex problems from strategy to implementation.

In the Middle East, Deloitte has a rich legacy dating back to 1926, with over 96 years of continuous presence and service. Deloitte operates across 23 offices in 15 countries within the region, employing over 7,000 professionals. Deloitte’s commitment to excellence has earned it numerous accolades, including being recognized as Brand Finance's strongest and most valuable "commercial services" brand in the world for six consecutive years (2024) and being named as one of the World’s Most Attractive Employers (2023).

Deloitte prides itself on investing in outstanding people from diverse backgrounds, empowering them to achieve their fullest potential. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we. Our shared values of integrity, collaboration, and innovation drive us to make a positive, lasting impact.

Position Overview

As an Audit & Assurance Senior, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality audit services and building strong relationships with stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to develop your capabilities in audit and assurance, contributing to the growth of Deloitte’s presence in the UAE. This position is specifically targeted at UAE Nationals.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management: Build trust and credibility with stakeholders by understanding their expectations and delivering high-quality services that consider the impact of regulations and risk management on business processes and controls.

Audit Process Management: Take responsibility for understanding key statistics and industry matters relevant to the entity before the engagement begins. Adapt and manage referral instructions to clearly outline the audit scope.

Collaboration and Coordination: Liaise effectively with onshore and offshore Centers of Excellence, ensuring accurate and complete information is provided to them. Assist in tracking deliverables from component auditors and link risks, controls, procedures, and findings effectively.

Audit Quality: Understand the audit quality milestones, ensure the completeness of milestones, and offer suggestions for performing work earlier in the audit cycle. Prepare documentation that anticipates reviewer questions and distinguishes accounting judgments from auditing judgments.

Business Understanding: Develop relationships beyond the finance function to better understand the entity's business, applying professional skepticism. Be aware of risks around the engagement lifecycle, regulatory environment, and relevant practice protection policies.

Leadership Capabilities

Purpose and Values: Build your understanding of Deloitte’s purpose and values, exploring opportunities to make an impact.

Personal Development: Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal learning and development, acting as a brand ambassador to attract top talent.

Accountability: Understand expectations and take personal accountability for keeping performance on track.

Communication and Relationships: Focus on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills. Understand how daily work contributes to team and business priorities.

Qualifications

Educational Background: A degree in Accounting or a related field is required; a graduate degree is desired.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in public auditing and accounting, preferably with a Big Four audit firm.

Technical Skills: Ability to supervise staff, inspect client financial records, compile and analyze data, prepare detailed audit reports, and resolve accounting research issues.

Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to plan and manage engagements and people, ensuring deliverables meet work plan specifications and deadlines.

Certifications: An international accounting qualification is desired (CA, ACCA, or CPA), with a preference for CA.

Language Skills: Fluent in English (reading, speaking, and writing). Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English) are preferred.

Application Instructions:

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application to careers@deloitte.com. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.

About the Company

Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is committed to making a positive impact on society, building trust in the markets, upholding organizational integrity, and supporting our communities. Join us in contributing to the growth and development of the professional services industry in the Middle East.