Job Title: Senior Associate
Service Line / Team: 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
- Responsible for leading and performing external audits of clients as per BDO audit methodology and ensuring qualitative documentation.
- Responsible for assisting the client in preparing or reviewing financial statements of the allocated assignments as per the International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Responsible for the overall project management of the audit engagement, such as preparation of project plan, timely engagement with the 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 a 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 requirements 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.
Experience & Education
- Chartered Accountant (ICAI, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAP or any other renowned institute)
- 1-4 years of experience in Audit & Assurance.
- Well-versed with International Standards on Auditing and International Financial Reporting Standards, including recent updates.
- Exposure to data analytics and visualisation tools such as IDEA, Qlik and Power BI is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills – with a positive & enthusiastic attitude.
- Highly refined planning, leadership, relationship building and analytical 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.