Manager Audit, Abu Dhabi FY26

The opportunity

EY is looking for a Manager to join the Abu Dhabi Audit team to lead on complex audit engagements and support growth of the Audit business.

Your key responsibilities

As a manager youll manage the delivery of audit engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the Senior Manager / Partner and executing it in compliance with Ernst & Youngs policies and protocols. When required youll personally execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements depending on the size of the engagement. Youll also assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders as well as participate in business development initiatives.

Youll actively establish maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and confirm that work delivered to clients is of a high quality. As part of this youll anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues as appropriate. As an influential member of the team youll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop through effectively supervising coaching and mentoring. You will also contribute to people initiatives including recruiting retaining and training Assurance professionals and contribute to the maintenance of an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff.

Skills and attributes for success

Dealing with competing priorities understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.

We are looking for someone who understands currently applicable IFRS and knowledge of use of audit tools and data analytic tools with risk-based audit process experience. Also expertise in current auditing techniques and experience managing teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Have 7 years of professional experience in external audit
• Have strong academic record including a degree and accounting qualification such as ACCA or CPA
• Have experience with a Big 4 accounting firm in GCC
• Profficiency in Arabic language

What we look for

We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand-new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What we offer you

At EY well develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. Well empower you in a flexible environment and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence Apply today.

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