EY
Senior Financial Auditor
- Permanent
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 11/01/2026
Job overview
Date posted
27/11/2025
Location
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
11/01/2026
Job description
Performs and delivers high-quality external audit engagements in line with EY methodology and international standards. Provides insights on accounting, reporting and controls while managing client deliverables, supporting risk identification, and contributing to internal initiatives. Works closely with audit teams to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely delivery of audit reports.
Required skills
external audit
financial statement analysis
IFRS knowledge
risk assessment
audit planning & execution
internal controls evaluation
analytical review procedures
team collaboration
report writing
client relationship management
problem solving
attention to detail
time management
Arabic language (preferred)
Microsoft Excel
data-driven auditing tools
Key responsibilities
- Execute audit procedures and deliver high-quality audit work in accordance with EY standards
- Perform risk assessment and identify areas of concern in financial statements
- Prepare audit documentation, working papers, and client deliverables
- Review and analyze financial statements for compliance with IFRS
- Assist in planning audit engagements and coordinating with client teams
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and potential service offerings
- Ensure all work is reviewed at appropriate levels before submission
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients
- Contribute to internal audit projects and EY initiatives
- Stay updated with industry developments, regulations and standards
Experience & skills
- UAE National (mandatory requirement)
- Minimum 4 years of experience in external audit
- Experience with a leading international audit firm
- Strong academic background with a degree in Accounting, Audit or related field
- Professional qualification: ACCA, CPA or CA (or in progress)
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and auditing standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
