Job Title: Senior Audit and Assurance

Company: Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Employment: Full Time

Company Overview

Deloitte, established globally in 1845, is the world's largest and leading professional services firm, offering audit and assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, and risk advisory services to public and private clients across various industries. With a presence in over 150 countries, Deloitte is distinguished by its ability to help clients solve their most complex problems, from strategy to implementation.

Deloitte has maintained an uninterrupted presence in the Middle East since 1926, with offices in 29 locations across 15 countries. The firm has played a pivotal role in advancing the professional services industry in the region, earning numerous accolades including Brand Finance's strongest and most valuable "commercial services" brand in the world (2022) and recognition as a Great Place to Work® in the UAE and KSA.

Position Overview

As a Senior in Audit & Assurance at Deloitte & Touche (M.E.), you will be responsible for delivering high-quality audit services, building trust with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will also play a crucial role in managing audit engagements, collaborating with onshore and offshore teams, and developing effective relationships beyond the finance function to better understand clients' businesses.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement: Build trust with stakeholders by understanding their expectations and delivering high-quality services.

Audit Management: Deliver audit services with a practical awareness of regulation, risk management, and business processes.

Engagement Preparation: Understand key statistics and industry matters before engagement, and adapt referral instructions to outline audit procedures.

Team Coordination: Liaise effectively with onshore and offshore Centers of Excellence, ensuring accurate information flow.

Risk Assessment: Link risks, controls, procedures, and findings across audit files and ensure audit quality milestones are met.

Documentation: Prepare documentation that anticipates reviewers' questions, distinguishing accounting judgements from auditing conclusions.

Relationship Building: Develop relationships beyond the finance function to enhance professional skepticism and understanding of the entity's business.

Regulatory Awareness: Maintain a practical awareness of risks and regulatory environments throughout the engagement lifecycle.

Leadership Capabilities

Purpose and Values: Build an understanding of Deloitte's purpose and values, exploring opportunities for impact.

Personal Development: Commit to personal learning and development and act as a brand ambassador to attract top talent.

Accountability: Demonstrate personal accountability for keeping performance on track.

Communication Skills: Focus on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.

Team Contribution: Understand how daily work contributes to team and business priorities.

Qualifications

Education: Degree in Accounting or related field; a graduate degree is preferred.

Experience: 3+ years in public auditing and accounting, preferably with Big Audit Firms.

Skills: Ability to plan and manage engagements, supervise staff, and resolve accounting research issues.

Certifications: International accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA) is preferred, with a preference for CA.

Language: Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking, Writing); Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English) are preferred.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their resume to info@deloitte.com. Join us to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to the success of our clients and society.

About the Company

Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is committed to making an impact that matters by providing exceptional audit and assurance services. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds, empowering them to achieve more than they could elsewhere.