Senior Audit Manager

THE ROLE

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Big 4 firm located in Qatar.

Key responsibilities:

•Uses knowledge of the audit process to complete a detailed review of the audit file and ensure that sufficient appropriate audit evidence has been obtained, procedures carried out and documentation completed to form and support conclusions on key audit risk areas in conjunction with the Partner.

•Applies knowledge of risk management procedures and Quality Peer Review requirements to all audit engagements.

•Retains management responsibility for a portfolio of audit clients, identifies and communicates relevant trends, developments, and key performance drivers relevant to the client.

•Demonstrate a deep understanding of the client’s industry and marketplace, and leads the audit team on proposed solutions and how to progress them.

•Generate new business opportunities by developing ideas and solutions. Achieve growth by understanding the service lines and actively assessing/ presenting ways to apply knowledge and services. Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally.

•Monitoring the execution of external audit engagements within agreed budgets and deadlines, and explaining variances from budget and collects cash on time

•Establishing client relationships, anticipating client needs, responding to their queries, being alert to both commercial concerns and technical accuracy and referring upwards if necessary

•Complying with regulatory requirements by completing sign off and checklist procedures applicable to the local jurisdiction.

•Reporting to audit partners/ directors on all salient points arising from audits.

•Working with other managers to help ensure proper deployment of audit staff.

•Setting objectives (goal-setting) with the audit team, providing support and coaching for more junior staff, and giving them feedback on their performance.

•Providing technical training sessions to staff and clients at high level.

•Participation in overall practice management by taking administrative responsibilities within the Audit Department and in other social initiatives 

Person specification

Minimum qualifications:

•Graduate degree in Accounting or related field;

•At least 6 years post-qualification experience in any of the following international professional qualifications – CA, ACCA, ACA, CPA, CMA, CIA

•Knowledge of best practice reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards, IAS, etc

•Must be Arabic speaking (Native)

Experience:

•At least 8-9 years in public auditing and accounting, preferably with a Big 4 Audit firm;

Personal Attributes:

•Good interpersonal and communication skills at all levels

•Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

•Excellent leadership and motivational skills

•Highly analytical, and able to manipulate and interpret financial data, and to suggest solutions to complex problems.

•Able to coach and develop others

•Maintains the professional attitude towards client communication matters and confidentiality of the clients’ and offices’ information.

(Only candidates that meet these requirements will be contacted)