Audit Executive

Roles and responsibilities

• Pursuing a degree in accounting or related field
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments
• Ability to work as part of a team with professionals at all levels
• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English)

• 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.

Desired candidate profile

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.