Senior Associate Audit Assurance

Roles and responsibilities

Audit & Assurance | Associate

.During your tenure as an Associate in Audit & Assurance, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas

• :Demonstrates an appreciation of the importance of addressing specific audit and risk advisory priorities in line with explicit stakeholder requirements
• .Have knowledge of relevant accounting standards applicable to the entity and perform risk assessment procedures to provide a basis for the identification and assessments of the risks of material misstatement
• .Delivery of high-quality audits via a number of enablers like Global Audit Imperatives, methodology, content, guidance, learning and other tool
• sFormulate reasonable judgements and conclusion in order to deliver informative and timely outputs
• .Compliance with auditing and accounting standards, relevant laws and regulations (including specific local laws and regulations), ethical standards, independence requirements and the audit firm's quality control procedures

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Leadership capabilitie

• s:Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impac
• t.Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talen
• t.Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on trac
• k.Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skill
• s.Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the busines

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Qualificatio

• ns:Degree in accounting, auditing or related fi
• eldRelevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jo
• bs)Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skil
• ls.Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignmen
• ts.Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all leve
• ls.Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/Engli

Desired candidate profile

Audit and Assurance involves evaluating an organization’s financial statements, internal controls, and business operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and reliability of information. Skills required in this domain include:

1. Technical Skills

• Accounting Standards: Proficiency in IFRS, GAAP, or local accounting standards.
• Audit Methodology: Knowledge of audit planning, execution, and reporting procedures.
• Financial Analysis: Ability to analyze financial statements for inconsistencies and trends.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying risks in financial and operational processes.
• IT Auditing: Understanding of systems audits and evaluating IT controls.

2. Analytical Skills

• Attention to Detail: Identifying errors and discrepancies in financial documents.
• Critical Thinking: Evaluating complex data to form logical conclusions.
• Problem Solving: Finding solutions to issues discovered during audits.

3. Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Stakeholder Communication: Presenting findings clearly to clients and senior management.
• Team Collaboration: Working effectively with other auditors and departments.
• Negotiation: Managing disagreements during audits constructively.

4. Regulatory Knowledge

• Compliance: Familiarity with local and international laws, such as Sarbanes-Oxley or GDPR.
• Taxation: Basic understanding of tax laws to evaluate compliance.

5. Project Management

• Time Management: Delivering audits within deadlines.
• Resource Allocation: Efficient use of team and tools during an audit.
• Prioritization: Managing multiple audits simultaneously.

6. Technology Proficiency

• Audit Software: Proficiency in tools like ACL, IDEA, or CaseWare.
• ERP Systems: Familiarity with platforms such as SAP or Oracle.
• Data Analytics: Using tools like Power BI or Excel for advanced financial modeling and analysis.

7. Ethics and Professionalism

• Confidentiality: Safeguarding sensitive information.
• Independence: Maintaining objectivity throughout the audit process.
• Integrity: Upholding the ethical standards of the profession.