Financial Auditor

Financial Auditor/Arabic

Audit Function

• Plan, execute, and finalize statutory and internal audit engagements in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and the firm's audit methodology.
• Perform risk assessments, evaluate internal control systems, and identify areas of audit significance and potential misstatement.
• Examine financial statements, accounting records, and supporting documentation to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS / GAAP.
• Prepare audit working papers, audit programs, and supporting schedules in line with firm policy and audit quality standards.
• Conduct substantive testing, analytical procedures, and tests of controls; document findings clearly and concisely.
• Draft audit reports, management letters, and recommendations for improvement of internal controls and financial reporting processes.
• Communicate effectively with clients to obtain required information and resolve audit issues professionally.
• Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), ethical standards, and the firm's quality control policies.

Corporate Tax Function

• Prepare and review **Corporate Tax returns** in compliance with applicable corporate tax law (e.g., UAE Corporate Tax Law, Federal Tax Authority regulations, or relevant jurisdictional requirements).
• Compute taxable income, deferred tax assets/liabilities, and current tax provisions in line with IAS 12 — Income Taxes.
• Advise clients on corporate tax registration, tax residency, permanent establishment, transfer pricing, and group relief provisions.
• Conduct tax impact assessments and identify tax planning opportunities and exposures.
• Assist clients with tax audits, FTA correspondence, objections, and clarifications.
• Stay current on changes in corporate tax legislation, VAT, Economic Substance Regulations (ESR), and BEPS / Pillar Two developments.
• Review related-party transactions and assist in preparation of **Transfer Pricing documentation** (Master File, Local File, CbCR where applicable).
• Coordinate with the audit team to ensure tax positions are properly accounted for and disclosed in financial statements.
• Transfer Pricing Documentation.

Advisory & Compliance

• Provide value-added recommendations to clients on financial reporting, internal controls, and tax efficiency.
• Support clients with implementation of new accounting standards (e.g., IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IFRS 9) and corporate tax compliance frameworks.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional skepticism throughout all engagements.

& ExperienceEducational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional qualification required or in progress: **ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent**.
• Additional tax certification preferred (e.g., **CTA, ADIT, or FTA-accredited Tax Agent**).

Experience

• Minimum **1–2 years** of relevant experience in external/statutory audit within a recognized audit firm (Big 4 or mid-tier preferred).
• Hands-on experience with corporate tax compliance and advisory, particularly in the **UAE Corporate Tax** regime (or applicable jurisdiction).
• Prior exposure to VAT, ESR, and Transfer Pricing is a strong advantage.
• Experience auditing diverse industries such as trading, manufacturing, real estate, financial services, or services sector.

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of **IFRS, ISA, and applicable corporate tax legislation**.
• Proficiency in audit software (e.g., CaseWare, MyWorkpapers) and accounting systems (Tally, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Xero).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling).
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (Power BI, IDEA, ACL) is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).
• High level of integrity, professional skepticism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong client-facing and interpersonal skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of audit engagements within budgeted hours.
• Quality of audit documentation and compliance with firm methodology.
• Accuracy and timeliness of corporate tax filings and advisory deliverables.
• Client satisfaction and retention.
• Identification of value-added recommendations for clients.
• Adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Medical insurance and annual leave as per labor law.
• Professional development support (training, certifications, study leave).
• Exposure to diverse industries and multinational clients.
• Clear career progression path to Senior Auditor / Manager / Tax Manager roles.

Language

• Arabic (Required)