Job Title: Senior Associate - Bank Audit
Service Line / Team: Audit and Assurance
Location: Dubai
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 execute external audit engagements for clients within the Financial Services sector, particularly banks and finance companies, in accordance with BDO audit methodology while ensuring high-quality audit documentation
- Responsible for reviewing financial statements of the allocated assignments as per the IFRS Accounting Standards.
- Responsible for the overall project management of the audit engagement from inception of the audit until completion, including activities such as audit planning, performance of audit procedures and reporting on the financial statements.
- Responsible for timely engagement with client and effective turnaround of audit deliverables.
- Identify and discuss audit & accounting issues on a timely basis with the audit engagement team and the client along with proposing proper resolution of these matters.
- Prepare reports and communicate findings and recommendations to the client and agree with them. Develop strengths to present to the Audit Committee/BOD/TCWG.
- Follow the evolution of the client’s needs, commercial focus and business objectives, and timely anticipate issues and questions. Propose relevant services and solutions to provide value addition.
- Provide exceptional client service by understanding the client's requirement in detail and ensuring timely delivery.
- Ensure continuous professional development by updating oneself on local regulations, International Financial Reporting Standards, any changes to audit methodology etc. and discussing any such changes with the clients proactively.
Key qualification & experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
- 3 to 4 years of experience in auditing Banks, preferably with Big 4/Big 6 firms.
- Must hold professional qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards, particularly IFRS 9 and IFRS 15.
- Strong understanding of banking audit methodologies, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
- Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking) with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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.
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