External Audit Manager

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in audit, accounting or finance, from a reputable university.
• Minimum of 7-10 years recent work experience at an international firm whilst demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing and accounting tasks
• Professional fluency in English and Arabic proficiency
• Internationally recognized professional accounting qualifications – ACCA, CPA, ACA or other relevant qualifications
• Extensive knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS), International Standards on Auditing (ISA), audit practices, procedures and reporting standards
• Industry knowledge and audit best practices to develop an audit strategy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel).
• Build strong relationship with existing and prospective clients and active participation in business development
• Maintain cooperative relationships with staff in the firm
• Thorough knowledge with regulatory requirements
• Good project management skills
• Motivated, Team Player

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of clients and deliver high quality audit services, including preparing and reviewing audit work in compliance with our methodology.
• Execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement.
• Manage financial performance, including preparing budgets, invoicing and collection.
• Participation in preparation of audit and special project proposals / tenders and contributing to successful completion of these projects.
• Monitor the assurance team’s progress against the plan and alter it when needed
• Generate new business opportunities by understanding the firm and its service lines.
• Train staff by sharing knowledge with team members and helping team members attain experiences that cultivate technical competencies.
• Develop and encourage staff to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the firm.
• Perform annual and adhoc performance reviews and provide performance feedback/on-the-job training
• Perform any other similar work assigned to him from the top management level

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