Audit Manager

About the role

Audit engagement management

• Leads multiple external audit engagements from planning through completion and develops audit strategies, plans, and resource requirements.
• Ensures compliance with ISA, local regulations, and firm policies; reviews workpapers, financial statements, and supporting documentation.
• Evaluates internal controls and audit risks and ensures findings and recommendations are documented and communicated.

Client and team leadership

• Serves as primary contact for assigned clients, builds stakeholder relationships, and understands client operations, risks, and industry issues.
• Presents audit results and recommendations to senior management and audit committees.
• Manages, mentors, and develops audit team members; allocates resources, conducts performance reviews, coaching, and technical training.

Risk, compliance, and business development

• Ensures compliance with professional standards, ethics, and independence requirements; escalates significant issues and monitors standards changes.
• Participates in quality assurance reviews and internal compliance assessments.
• Supports proposals and client presentations, identifies additional services, and contributes to client retention and business growth.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, ACCA, or CA certification is preferred.
• Requires 10+ years of external audit experience; Big 4 or reputable audit firm experience is preferred.
• Requires 4–5 years in a supervisory or managerial role and experience managing multiple engagements and leading teams.
• Telecom audit experience and Qatar government experience are preferred.

Technical competencies

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, ISA, and financial reporting standards.
• Expertise in risk assessment and internal control evaluation; proficiency in audit methodologies, documentation, and quality review processes.
• Advanced financial statement analysis and Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel; familiarity with audit software and ERP systems.

Behavioral competencies and language

• Fluent English communication is required; Arabic is an advantage.
• Requires leadership, people management, analytical and problem-solving, communication, presentation, integrity, project management, and organizational skills.
• Requires the ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and build client relationships.

Key performance indicators

Contract

• Fixed-term contract for 6 months.