Job Title: Assistant Manager
Service Line / Team: IS Audit and Assurance
We at BDO in UAE are a diverse group of individuals from many cultures, and we share a common ambition: to make a difference and be the spontaneous choice in the industry. We have an excellent Partner–to–staff ratio and an encouraging gender ratio, giving you more flexibility and high priority on mentorship and professional development.
At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins – and ends – with exceptional regard for our people. Relationships matter in our work and interactions with clients and how we work and interact with each other. What differentiates BDO as an employer is our focus on relationships.
Your opportunity
- Lead and manage IT audit assignments for Assurance clients including planning, coordinating audit scope with engagement teams, communicating with clients, and reporting the audit observations.
- Analyze the IT environment of Assurance clients and support the engagement teams in arriving at the audit approach effectively by demonstrating a thorough understanding of complex information systems.
- Analyze business, financial and IT systems and other data processing problems to identify risks and improvements in IT controls and processes.
- Ensure high quality in client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing EMs of engagement status, and managing staff performance.
- Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with audit staff, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
- Review audit files by offering recommendations for improvement and formulating review points. Assist staff in making necessary corrections and ensure an in-depth understanding of review points.
- Ensure thorough project documentation and maintain electronic filing / backup in accordance with BDO guidelines.
- Obtain and provide consistent and constructive feedback.
Key Attributes
- Good communication skills.
- Confident and comfortable in client interactions.
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment is required.
- Strong attention to detail and an analytical mind.
- Flexible - able to adapt quickly to market and practice changes.
Key Experience Parameters
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience (IT audit / IT general controls testing).
- A bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology-related field is required.
- CISA certification is preferred.
How to join us
We seek people who are driven and who work towards the best interest of the Team and the Firm – passionate professionals who are keen to develop lasting relationships, both internally and with our Clients.
Please send in your detailed resume by clicking the below link. If you are successful in your application, one of our resourcing teams will contact you to discuss the next steps.