Dubai - Audit Manager
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
Interested in this position?
Create a free account to apply with AI-powered matching
Quick Summary
As an External Audit Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Senior Associates and Associates, providing training and guidance, and overseeing large, technically complex clients.
Required Skills
Job Description
Manager - External Audit (Financial Services)
Job description
As an External Audit Manager, your responsibilities will include supporting senior colleagues, organising & reviewing work, overseeing and providing training/guidance to a team of Senior Associates & Associates and being a key client contact.
As an External Audit Manager some of your responsibilities will include:
Working strategically with the leadership team
Taking responsibility for staff planning, reviewing work and overseeing the team
Taking the lead on dealing with large, technically complex clients
Supporting the Audit Partner in the running of the team
Negotiating client fees per engagement as appropriate
Involved in the interview process for new hires joining the team
These are the key skills which we're hoping you can tick:
2+ years of External Audit Manager experience in a top international firm in the UAE
6+ years of External Audit experience in a top international firm (preferably in the UAE)
Professionally qualified (ACA, CPA, ACCA)
Strong experience auditing Financial Services institutions, particularly Asset Managers and Brokerage Firms
Confident in IFRS, internal controls, and consolidation of financial statements
Experience working on complex audits and delegating workloads accordingly
Comfortable using audit software and Microsoft packages
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Strong communication, leadership, analytical skills required
Willingness to work additional hours as needed
The ideal candidate must already be based here in the UAE and should be currently working as a Manager in an Auditing Firm.