Audit Leadership Role

Senior Audit Professional

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Audit Professional to join our team. As a Senior Audit Professional, you will be responsible for leading audit engagements and mentoring junior team members.

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• Lead audit engagements for medium and small clients, and act as semi-senior for large clients;">
• Mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support to ensure they develop their skills and knowledge;">
• Involved in planning and strategy of the audit, ensuring that all aspects of the engagement are properly considered;">
• Monitor budgets of the engagements, ensuring that costs are effectively managed;">
• Prepare and review reports, including annual financial statements, management letters, and key features memoranda;">
• Ensure that all review notes are cleared, prior to management review;">

In addition to these responsibilities, you will also be expected to:

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• Analytical review of full financial statements, identifying potential issues and areas for improvement;">
• Consolidations, focusing on specific high-risk areas;">
• Audit administration, ensuring that all aspects of the engagement are properly managed;">
• Client relations, interacting with client staff to ensure that their needs are met;">
• Preparation and updating of system documentation, ensuring that all relevant information is accurate and up-to-date;">
• Preparation/completion of general file documents, ensuring that all necessary information is included;">
• Develop industry knowledge to complement functional skills, staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the field;">
• Compliance testing, including system work through;">
• The audit of the client's statutory records, internal controls, and consolidated accounts;">
• Attend stock counts and follow up on any discrepancies;">
• Participate in pre-engagement planning, discussing client needs/expectations, team roles, budgets, and other essential details;">
• Understand the client's business, products, performance, and accounting policies;">
• Adhere to KPMG's code of conduct and risk management policies and procedures;">
• Perform effective wrap-up of engagement, assisting manager/partner after leaving the field, clearing all review notes, assisting manager with report issuance/concurring review process, placing files to disks/network and complying with document retention policy, binding and filing work papers in the office.">

We are looking for someone with:

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• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or equivalent;">
• Completed ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) - minimum 9 papers (F1-F9);">
• CPA - complete 2 papers;">
• ICAEW - complete Professional Stage;">
• Minimum 2-3 years postgraduate experience;">
• Knowledge in accounting concepts;">
• Computer literacy;">
• Strong analytical skills;">
• Customer focus;">
• Mentoring new team members;">
• Good communication skills in English (reading, writing, and speaking); Arabic would be an advantage;">
• Proactive and independent person, able to initiate tasks independently;">
• Researching skills - identifies, documents, and shares knowledge that might be useful to others;">
• Excellent analytical skills - identifies ways to analyze information quickly and efficiently;">
• Proficient problem solver - suggests innovative and creative solutions to problems;">
• Effective communicator;">

Required Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for a professional with:

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• Strong technical skills, including auditing, accounting, and financial analysis;">
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;">
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;">
• Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to think critically and creatively;">
• Highly organized, with ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously;">
• Adaptable and flexible, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment;">
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to identify patterns and trends;">
• Excellent time management skills, with ability to meet deadlines and deliver results under pressure;">
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike;">
• Strong leadership skills, with ability to mentor and guide junior team members;">
• Highly motivated, with drive and enthusiasm for the role;">
• Strong understanding of industry trends and developments;">
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;">
• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment;">
• High level of integrity, honesty, and ethics;">
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion;">

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

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• A competitive salary and bonus structure;">
• A comprehensive health insurance plan;">
• A generous retirement savings plan;">
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development;">
• A dynamic and supportive work environment;">
• A range of employee perks and discounts;">
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;">
• A culture of open communication and transparency;">
• A recognition program that rewards outstanding performance;">
• A sense of belonging to a global community of professionals.">

Others

Please note that duties and responsibilities associated with a particular role may change from time to time, and individual situations and one's specific role or job description may vary from the information contained in these job descriptions.