Manager - Audit & Assurance

About BDOBDO UAE provides audit and assurance, advisory, tax and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organizations, we have clients of all types and sizes, from large corporate organizations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across various industry sectors.From a global beginning in 1963 with five firms, today BDO extends across 166 countries and territories, with 115,661 people working out of 1,776 offices.At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins – and ends – with exceptional regard for our people. Relationships matter in our work and interactions with clients and how we work and interact with each other. What differentiates BDO as an employer is our focus on relationships.About the RoleBDO UAE is looking for a Manager to lead their dynamic Audit & Assurance team in UAE.This role entails the following:Build trust and credibility by focusing on meeting multiple stakeholders needs whilst providing constructive challenges on engagement issues.Recognizes opportunities to add value, extend knowledge, increase impact, and provide exceptional stakeholder value by drawing expertise from across the firm and integrating specialists as part of the core audit engagement team.Review documentation of flows of transactions and tests of relevant controls early in the audit cycle to allow for timely assessment of the planned audit approach and the entity's control environment.Runs file check regularly throughout the audit, checks all points have been cleared at the end of each audit and chooses an appropriate file structure for each engagement, including group engagements.Engages early with scheduling and the extended engagement team. Able to build relationships with clients and team members.Clearly communicates expectations regarding responsibilities and deadlines to all engagement team members.Identifying, researching and helping to resolve complex audit issues.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.Performs reviews with professional skepticism, considering whether the results of testing sufficiently assess, test and objectively challenge the appropriateness and reliability of the assumptions and data used to support management's assertions.Budgeting and monitoring the financial performance of engagements, focusing on optimizing profitability.Keeping up to date with service offerings and identifying the opportunities that will help business growth across the firm.Location - This job is to be based either in Abu Dhabi office.Key Attributed & Experience Parameters: Minimum 6+ years of experience in public accounting, auditing, audit management, budgeting, business planning, business strategy, preferably with big Audit Firms.Extensive knowledge of best practice reporting and International financial reporting standards.Able to ensure that the applicable accounting and auditing standards have been consistently applied and obtain appropriate evidence to support the assessment that the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.Ability to thoroughly review audit documentation for completeness, accuracy and adequacy while ensuring timely archiving of work papers.International accounting qualification is required: CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is a must.Fluent in English (reading, speaking, and writing).BDO's Story:The BDO story is truly remarkable one, built on solid foundations laid by our visionary founder. BDO is fundamentally a people-centric business with a proven track record of exceptional client service.In 2018, we unveiled our leadership ambition: “Our Dream” - emphasizing that it’s time for BDO to lead— for our people to lead, each of us in our own right. Whether in our markets, through innovation, or as future advisors, our purpose, or “WHY,” drives us forward.Our WHY is “People helping People achieve their Dreams”. Our “WHY” defines our identity – serving as our motivation and guiding principle. This principle is at the heart of BDO because people’s dreams matter to us.We are driven to help our colleagues, clients, and communities become their fullest. At BDO, a career is distinguished by our unique culture—a fusion of people, passion, and results that defines and shapes everything we do.What It's Like to Work at BDO UAE:While many accounting firms offer professional services, few match our rich culture of opportunity, personal fulfillment, and long-term growth.We are dedicated to the sustainable development of our people, respecting their talents and fostering their growth. Accountability and personal responsibility are encouraged at all levels, supported by structured career planning and training.Our global culture respects local cultural nuances and strives to be ethical, socially, and environmentally responsible everywhere we operate. At BDO UAE, our diverse team is united by a shared ambition to make a meaningful impact and become the industry’s top choice.