11 Auditing jobs in Abu Dhabi

A career opportunity has arisen for a Financial Statement Audit Leader in the Banking sector.

As a seasoned professional, you will lead financial statement audits to obtain reasonable assurance that statements are free from material misstatement due to fraud or error, and contribute to the auditor's report. Your expertise will provide independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information. You will assess governance and risk management processes and related controls, motivating team members to deliver quality and manage performance effectively.

Your role involves identifying opportunities to contribute to the Firm's success, leading with integrity and authenticity, and embracing technology and innovation to enhance delivery. You will mentor colleagues, review work to deepen team expertise, and manage client relationships with professionalism.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and professional qualifications, with a minimum of 7 years of experience working with Big 4 firms. IFRS 9 & 13 knowledge is essential, along with strong analytical thinking and data analysis skills. Client management, coaching, and feedback are also key requirements.

This role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging role, please apply now.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial statement audits
• Assess governance and risk management processes
• Mentor colleagues and manage client relationships
• Embrace technology and innovation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and professional qualifications
• Minimum 7 years of experience with Big 4 firms
• IFRS 9 & 13 knowledge
• Analytical thinking and data analysis skills
• Client management, coaching, and feedback

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for career growth

PwC's Assurance practice is part of a global network, providing quality audits and risk services that create confidence and impact.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Analyze financial records to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Examine client documents and tangible items to identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate engagement progress to managers and partners.
• Review associate work and provide feedback.

• A degree in accounting or a related field.
• Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as ACCA or CPA.
• Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level in a Big 4 firm.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is a plus.

Benefits : Build trust with clients, maintain compliance, and participate in business development activities.

Key Skills : Audit technologies, Data Analytics tools, project management, and knowledge of applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards.

Join a dynamic team with international experience, tailored solutions, and a commitment to valuing differences.

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Line of Service Assurance

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism Assurance

Management Level Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

PwC Global Overview

With offices in 152 countries and almost 328,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for, by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.

PwC Middle East Overview

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 7,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team with its tailored solutions, brings international experience, helping our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.

Line of Service Overview

Our Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2,300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC's global network that is operating worldwide. PwC Middle East's Assurance practice combines the right mix of human-led and tech powered solutions to provide our clients with quality audits and other risk services that create confidence and impact in our region and across society.

• Using your analytical skills to analyse the client's financial statements and ensure they adhere to financial regulations
• Examining financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment
• Asking a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – to a range of individuals at our client organizations
• Testing the client organization's internal controls and processes
• Building trust and credibility with the clients by understanding their expectations and delivering high quality services
• Taking accountability for researching and understanding key facts on the client's industry information before the engagement begins
• Communicating with the Manager and/ or Partner in a timely manner with respect to engagement progress – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time, budget, etc.
• Taking full ownership of external file completion
• Analyzing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from the budgets
• Reviewing the work of the associate levels and providing them on-job training, coaching and timely constructive feedback to help them grow in their career
• Ensuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk, quality and independence matters
• Having an understanding in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clients
• Engaging and dealing effectively with diverse teams from the planning through the completion phase of the audit as well as closely following up on the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting the timeline and the firm's internal KPI's
• Taking part in the digital initiatives and upskilling areas which aligns most with your team's business needs
• Performing other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables

• You are ambitious and you utilise opportunities to grow and develop. In addition, you recognise yourself in the following characteristics:
• A degree in accounting, finance or any other related academic major
• Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferably)
• Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a Big 4 professional services firm
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus
• Business development and client relationship building skills
• Willingness to challenge the 'norms' and to create a cohesive and effective working team
• Excellent project management skills
• Knowledge in any Audit technologies, and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plus
• Commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
• Thorough technical skills and experience regarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards, with demonstrated exceptional performance
• Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality
• Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams
• Strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client/Manager

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviors that help us deliver our business strategy - that make up " The PwC Professional ".

The PwC Professional framework plays a significant role in outlining the capabilities needed by our people to flourish, learn and develop together as leaders at every level. The framework exists to support the development and career progression of our people, helping them to meet the expectations of our clients, colleagues and communities in today's changing global marketplace.

Why you'll love working for PwC

We're a business that leads with the heart and we prioritize our people. Led by our value of care, we find ways to help our people, our clients and one another. With PwC, you will ignite a meaningful career and will be provided with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits designed to encourage your growth, like:

• A competitive remuneration plan in which you will be rewarded for your success and acknowledged for the value you provide to our company .
• We encourage an inclusive and diverse culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. This makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients.
• A flexible workframe to encourage work-life balance.
• We care about our employees' mental health and well-being by providing specialists to offer advice, as well as meditation, yoga, and other relaxation online sessions.
• Limitless opportunities for continuous learning and digital upskilling.
• A friendly atmosphere that encourages innovative mindsets, relationships development, and assisting others in growing and working in ways that bring out their best.
• A competitive Schooling allowance and insurance packages (As per PwC policy).

To learn more about our new equation that built this culture please visit this link .

If you're looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you're a future PwCer.

Learn more about "Life at PwC ME" through this link.

Line of Service

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

PwC Global Overview

With offices in 152 countries and almost people we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for by delivering quality in Assurance Tax and Advisory services.

PwC Middle East Overview

Established in the region for 40 years PwC has around 7000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain Egypt Iraq Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Libya Oman the Palestinian territories Qatar Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team with its tailored solutions brings international experience helping our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.

Line of Service Overview

Our Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwCs global network that is operating worldwide. PwC Middle Easts Assurance practice combines the right mix of human-led and tech powered solutions to provide our clients with quality audits and other risk services that create confidence and impact in our region and across society.

What is expected from you

As an External Audit Senior Associate you will be reporting to Managers and above working as part of a team that helps the clients building trust solving complex challenges and proactively assisting in the management of several engagements. Your job duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Using your analytical skills to analyse the clients financial statements and ensure they adhere to financial regulations

• Examining financial and accounting records other documents and tangible items such as inventory or plant and equipment

• Asking a range of questions from formal written questions to informal oral questions to a range of individuals at our client organizations

• Testing the client organizations internal controls and processes

• Building trust and credibility with the clients by understanding their expectations and delivering high quality services

• Taking accountability for researching and understanding key facts on the client;s industry information before the engagement begins

• Communicating with the Manager and/ or Partner in a timely manner with respect to engagement progress risks issues variances from plan in terms of time budget etc.

• Taking full ownership of external file completion

• Analyzing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from the budgets

• Reviewing the work of the associate levels and providing them on-job training coaching and timely constructive feedback to help them grow in their career

• Ensuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk quality and independence matters

• Having an understanding in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clients

• Engaging and dealing effectively with diverse teams from the planning through the completion phase of the audit as well as closely following up on the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting the timeline and the firms internal KPIs

• Taking part in the digital initiatives and upskilling areas which aligns most with your teams business needs

• Performing other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables

What will you bring

You are ambitious and you utilize opportunities to grow and addition you recognise yourself in the following characteristics:

• A degree in accounting finance or any other related academic major

• Completed or pursuing a professional qualification such as ACCA CA ACA CPA (preferably)

• Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a Big 4 professional services firm

• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment

• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus

• Business development and client relationship building skills

• Willingness to challenge the norms and to create a cohesive and effective working team

• Excellent project management skills

• Knowledge in any Audit technologies and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plus

• Commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives

• Thorough technical skills and experience regarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards with demonstrated exceptional performance

• Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality

• Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams

• Strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues present alternatives and conclusions to client/Manager

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviors that help us deliver our business strategy - that make up The PwC Professional.

The PwC Professional framework plays a significant role in outlining the capabilities needed by our people to flourish learn and develop together as leaders at every level. The framework exists to support the development and career progression of our people helping them to meet the expectations of our clients colleagues and communities in todays changing global marketplace.

Why youll love working for PwC

Were a business that leads with the heart and we prioritize our people. Led by our value of care we find ways to help our people our clients and one another. With PwC you will ignite a meaningful career and will be provided with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits designed to encourage your growth like:

• A competitive remuneration plan in which you will be rewarded for your success and acknowledged for the value you provide to our company .

• We encourage an inclusive and diverse culture where people can be themselves are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. This makes us strong as a business enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients.

• A flexible workframe to encourage work-life balance.

• We care about our employees mental health and well-being by providing specialists to offer advice as well as meditation yoga and other relaxation online sessions.

• Limitless opportunities for continuous learning and digital upskilling.

• A friendly atmosphere that encourages innovative mindsets relationships development and assisting others in growing and working in ways that bring out their best.

• A competitive Schooling allowance and insurance packages (As per PwC policy).

To learn more about our new equation that built this culture please visit this link.

If youre looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life then youre a future PwCer.

Learn more about Life at PwC ME through this link.

Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards Accounting Policies Active Listening Analytical Thinking Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform Auditing Auditing Methodologies Client Management Communication Compliance Auditing Complying With Regulations Creativity Data Analysis and Interpretation Data Ingestion Data Modeling Data Quality Data Security Data Transformation Data Visualization Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy External Audit 24 more

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

No

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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TALENTMATE Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Line of Service: Assurance
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Specialism: Assurance
Management Level: Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

PwC Global Overview With offices in 152 countries and almost 328,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for, by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.

PwC Middle East Overview Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 7,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team with its tailored solutions, brings international experience, helping our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.

Line Of Service Overview Our Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2,300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC's global network that is operating worldwide. PwC Middle East's Assurance practice combines the right mix of human-led and tech powered solutions to provide our clients with quality audits and other risk services that create confidence and impact in our region and across society.

What is expected from you?

Job Duties

• Using your analytical skills to analyse the clients financial statements and ensure they adhere to financial regulations
• Examining financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment
• Asking a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – to a range of individuals at our client organizations
• Testing the client organizations internal controls and processes
• Building trust and credibility with the clients by understanding their expectations and delivering high quality services
• Taking accountability for researching and understanding key facts on the client;s industry information before the engagement begins
• Communicating with the Manager and/ or Partner in a timely manner with respect to engagement progress – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time, budget, etc.
• Taking full ownership of external file completion
• Analyzing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from the budgets
• Reviewing the work of the associate levels and providing them on-job training, coaching and timely constructive feedback to help them grow in their career
• Ensuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk, quality and independence matters
• Having an understanding in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clients
• Engaging and dealing effectively with diverse teams from the planning through the completion phase of the audit as well as closely following up on the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting the timeline and the firm's internal KPI's
• Taking part in the digital initiatives and upskilling areas which aligns most with your team's business needs
• Performing other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables

What will you bring?

You are ambitious and you utilize opportunities to grow and develop. In addition, you recognise yourself in the following characteristics:

• A degree in accounting, finance or any other related academic major
• Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferably)
• Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a Big 4 professional services firm
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus
• Business development and client relationship building skills
• Willingness to challenge the 'norms' and to create a cohesive and effective working team
• Excellent project management skills
• Knowledge in any Audit technologies, and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plus
• Commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
• Thorough technical skills and experience regarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards, with demonstrated exceptional performance
• Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality
• Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams
• Strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client/Manager

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviors that help us deliver our business strategy - that make up "The PwC Professional". The PwC Professional framework plays a significant role in outlining the capabilities needed by our people to flourish, learn and develop together as leaders at every level. The framework exists to support the development and career progression of our people, helping them to meet the expectations of our clients, colleagues and communities in today's changing global marketplace.

Why you'll love working for PwC

Benefits

• A competitive remuneration plan in which you will be rewarded for your success and acknowledged for the value you provide to our company.
• We encourage an inclusive and diverse culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. This makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients.
• A flexible workframe to encourage work-life balance.
• We care about our employees mental health and well-being by providing specialists to offer advice, as well as meditation, yoga, and other relaxation online sessions.
• Limitless opportunities for continuous learning and digital upskilling.
• A friendly atmosphere that encourages innovative mindsets, relationships development, and assisting others in growing and working in ways that bring out their best.
• A competitive Schooling allowance and insurance packages (As per PwC policy).

To learn more about our new equation that built this culture please visit this link. If you're looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you're a future PwCer. Learn more about "Life at PwC ME" through this link.

Required Skills

Travel Requirements: Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes

Government Clearance Required? No

Job Posting End Date: Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level
• Work Type: Full-Time
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi

Company Website:

Disclaimer: This is a TalentMate platform posting. Please verify details with the employer directly.

Language – Proficient in English & Arabic

Scope & Purpose –

• Perform a systematic review to evaluate the adequacy and/or effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes throughout ADNH Catering to provide objective assurance through Internal Audit services, and advice, insight and foresight through consulting services, when requested.
• Provide independent and objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve ADNH Catering operations.

• Support in achieving the Internal Audit Department's mandate.
• On an annual basis or when required, review and update the Internal Audit Governance documents (such as ARC Charter, Internal Audit Charter, and Internal Audit Manual).
• Conduct Internal Audit Risk Assessment.
• Support in developing the Internal Audit Plan based on the Risk Assessment exercise.
• Conduct Internal Audit services in accordance with the approved Internal Audit Plan, Audit Charter, Audit Manual, regulatory requirements and global best practices.
• Follow-up on the implementation of Management Action Plans periodically.
• Carry out consulting services and special investigations, as approved by the ARC.
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Function.

• Knowledge of Internal Audit best practices.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements.
• Communication Skills.
• Business Acumen.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration or a related field is mandatory.
• CIA, CRMA, CFE, CISA, or any similar professional qualification are strongly preferable.
• Years' experience in Internal Audit, within the related industries.
• Proficient in English and Arabic.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Other

• Food and Beverage Services

Note: This refined description excludes unrelated postings and site-wide notices while preserving the original role information and requirements.

• Develop and implement strategic audit plans aligning with company objectives to enhance internal audit processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and create a risk register to identify, analyze, and mitigate potential business risks.
• Lead and manage special investigations and projects as requested by the Audit Committee for enhanced governance.
• Ensure compliance with the Internal Audit Charter through effective monitoring and execution of audit functions.
• Prepare and present comprehensive audit findings and recommendations to the Director, Internal Audit for review.
• Design and execute internal audit programs, incorporating risk-based testing strategies and effective sampling techniques.
• Plan and allocate necessary resources for each phase of the audit, ensuring efficient utilization.
• Foster collaboration with internal stakeholders to improve organizational internal controls and risk management mechanisms.
• Establish and refine policies, procedures, and processes for improved effectiveness of audit planning, execution, and reporting.
• Support the recruitment, training, and career development of UAE Nationals within the Internal Audit function.

• Strengthen internal audit quality by implementing structured review processes and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
• Drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness in internal audit functions through process improvements and resource optimization.
• Ensure strict adherence to policies, procedures, and globally recognized audit standards for effective operational oversight.

Monitor, track, and support the implementation of corrective measures for audit findings to mitigate future risks.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent is a plus.

Minimum 5-7 years of experience in internal auditing with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Location:United Arab Emirates
Duration:Short-term (57 man-days)
Start Date:Immediate / September 2025
Contract Type:Freelance / Consulting

Role Overview

We are seeking an experiencedInternal Audit Consultantto support our audit team on a short-term assignment within theindustrial sector. The consultant will provide expertise in risk assessment control evaluation and audit reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct process understanding meetings with process owners

• Identify key risks controls and potential findings

• Advise on key control testing procedures

• Provide references on industry standards and regulatory requirements

• Develop pragmatic value-added recommendations

• Draft review and refine Internal Audit reports

• Support in conducting closing meetings

Qualifications :

• Proven track record in internal audit risk management or compliance

• Strong knowledge of internal controls audit methodologies and reporting

• Familiarity with international audit/regulatory standards

• Excellent analytical and communication skills

• Availability for short-term engagements in the UAE

Additional Information :

This is only a short term assignment so candidates working as a freelance or consultant will be given preference.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time

We are seeking an Internal Audit Specialist to execute internal audits in line with our Internal Audit plan and directions.

• Reviewing and updating the audit universe.
• Assisting the Internal Audit team in developing a yearly internal audit plan covering the entire audit universe to address key risk areas.
• Executing internal audits within Bloom and its various business units/functions in accordance with applicable standards and the Internal Audit Function's Methodology.
• Drafting internal audit findings and discussing them internally with the Internal Audit team.
• Preparing draft audit reports and recommendations for review by the Internal Audit management team.
• Conducting follow-up activities to appraise the adequacy of action taken by management to correct reported deficiencies.
• Supporting the Internal Audit management team in conducting special assignments, ad-hoc assignments or investigations as directed by the Senior Director of Internal Audit.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Commerce or equivalent.
• Relevant Master's Degree, CIA and/or other professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA or equivalent from a recognized international accounting/auditing body is mandatory.
• 5+ years of solid internal audit experience - Big 4 audit firms is a plus.
• Industry knowledge/experience in Real Estate/Education/Hospitality and Facility Management.

• Mid-Senior level position.
• Full-time employment.
• Accounting/Auditing job function.