Internal/External Auditor

Accounting

Sharjah, UAE

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Key Responsibilities

  • Plan & Conduct Audits: Develop annual audit plans, perform internal and external audits, and assess controls, risk, and compliance with standards and company policy.
  • Evaluate Internal Controls: Test and review financial, operational, and compliance controls, identifying weaknesses and recommending improvements to management.
  • External Audit Execution: Perform statutory/external audit fieldwork in line with IFRS/ISA, evaluate evidence, and verify financial statements for accuracy.
  • Risk Assessment: Identify and document organisational risks, assess impacts, and support management in prioritising mitigation actions.
  • Report Findings: Draft clear audit reports, summarise outcomes, and present actionable recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Follow‑Up Audits: Track implementation of audit recommendations and report progress on corrective actions.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with finance, operations, regulators, and external auditors to ensure audit completeness and compliance.

Requirements

  • Experience: 3–7 years in internal/external audit or assurance roles with demonstrable results.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
  • Technical Competence: Strong knowledge of audit standards (IIA, ISA), IFRS, risk assessment, and audit tools/software.
  • Project Controls: Able to plan, organise audit tasks, and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Leadership: Clear communicator with ability to work cross‑functionally and guide junior auditors.
  • Commercial Acumen: Understand how audit findings affect business performance, control environment, and compliance outcomes.

FAQs

Do I need Arabic?

Arabic is a plus for some roles, but most Dubai employers accept strong English and relevant sector experience.

Is visa sponsorship offered?

Many employers sponsor work visas for qualified candidates; check each job listing for specifics.

Which CRMs are most requested?

Salesforce and HubSpot are commonly requested; strong Excel reporting skills are also widely required.

Will I manage a team?

Senior or key account roles may include small-team leadership; most mid-level roles focus on client portfolio management.

What are typical working hours?

Standard UAE office hours are used; some client-facing roles require flexibility for meetings across time zones.

How is performance measured?

By revenue, retention, upsell rates, client satisfaction (CSAT), KPI achievement and timely delivery of agreed services.