Head of Statutory Audit

Overview

Position Title

Managing Partner And Senior Leadership Team

About The Role

Statutory Audit & Assurance

Chartered Accountant

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

• Additional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or DipIFR would be an added advantage

Experience Requirements

• **Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience**
• **Minimum 3 years of relevant experience working in the UAE**
• **Core experience must be within an audit/assurance practice or audit firm environment**
• **Must currently hold or have previously held a senior leadership role within an audit firm**
• Strong exposure to conducting and leading statutory audits
• Experience managing medium to large client portfolios across multiple sectors
• Proven experience leading and mentoring audit teams
• Strong track record of long-term continuity with previous employers
• **Candidates with frequent job changes (every 1–2 years) will not be entertained**

Audit & Assurance Leadership

• Lead and manage statutory audit engagements from planning through completion
• Review audit files, financial statements, and working papers to ensure compliance with applicable standards
• Ensure compliance with:
• International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
• IFRS / IFRS for SMEs
• UAE regulatory and compliance requirements
• Manage engagement risk, timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Handle complex technical accounting and audit matters

Client Management

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for key clients
• Independently manage discussions with CFOs, finance teams, promoters, and senior stakeholders
• Present audit findings and recommendations to clients
• Maintain strong client satisfaction and long-term relationships

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop audit teams across multiple engagements
• Review work performed by managers, seniors, and audit staff
• Build a high-performance culture within the audit practice
• Assist in recruitment, performance evaluation, and training initiatives

Business Development & Practice Growth

• Identify new business opportunities within existing and prospective clients
• Support cross-selling of other service lines including:
• Tax
• Advisory
• Outsourcing
• Compliance services
• Participate in networking, relationship-building, and business development initiatives
• Contribute toward expansion and growth of the audit practice

Operational & Strategic Responsibilities

• Support leadership in practice management and strategic initiatives
• Assist in strengthening audit methodologies and internal quality controls
• Contribute to process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
• Support regulatory inspections and quality review processes where applicable

Compensation