Audit Associate

Role & responsibilities:

• Support the UAE audit team in planning and executing audit engagements.
• Prepare, review, and maintain audit working papers and audit files.
• Perform audit procedures including substantive testing, analytical procedures, account verification, and reconciliations.
• Review general ledgers, trial balances, financial statements, schedules, and supporting documents.
• Assist in the preparation and finalization of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure audit documentation complies with ISA requirements and internal audit methodology.
• Identify accounting, audit, and financial reporting issues and communicate them to the UAE engagement team.
• Assist in reviewing internal controls and identifying control weaknesses and audit risks.
• Prepare audit queries and follow up with the UAE team/client for required information and supporting documents.
• Support the preparation of audit reports, management letters, and other engagement deliverables.
• Perform financial analysis and investigate unusual or material fluctuations in accounts.
• Ensure assignments are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards while handling client financial information.

Preferred candidate profile:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Knowledge of audit processes and accounting principles
• Good attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• CA Qualified or CA Intermediate