Senior - Real Estate | Audit | Audit & Assurance | UAE FY 27

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• Senior – Real Estate Audit \| Audit & Assurance

Requirements

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Real Estate Developer Auditor to join our audit team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive audits of real estate development companies, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• This role requires strong technical audit skills combined with in-depth knowledge of the real estate development industry.
• During your tenure as a Senior in Audit & Assurance, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:
• Plan and execute audits of real estate developers, including financial statement audits, internal control assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Evaluate the accuracy and completeness of financial records related to land acquisition, construction costs, revenue recognition, and asset valuation.
• Assess the appropriateness of accounting policies applied to real estate projects, including cost capitalization, impairment testing, and fair value measurement.
• Review contracts, joint ventures, lease agreements, and other legal documents to identify audit risks and ensure compliance.
• Identify and evaluate risks of material misstatement, including fraud risks, and design audit procedures to address these risks.
• Analyse project budgets, cost tracking, and cash flow management to verify financial integrity.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and areas for improvement.
• Liaise with client management, project managers, and other stakeholders to discuss audit issues and facilitate resolution.
• Stay updated on industry trends, accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP), and regulatory changes affecting real estate development.
• Utilise audit software and data analytics tools to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the audit function.

Leadership Capabilities

• Build own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) preferred.
• Minimum 3 + years of audit experience, with a focus on real estate development or construction industries from public auditing and accounting, preferably with Big Audit Firms.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards relevant to real estate (IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IAS 40, etc.).
• Experience with auditing complex transactions such as revenue recognition, capitalisation of costs, and asset valuation.
• Familiarity with real estate development processes, contracts, and regulatory environment.
• Proficient in audit software and Microsoft Office applications; experience with data analytics tools is a plus.
• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English).