Qualification

CA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent

Eligible to act as Engagement Partner under relevant regulatory structure

15–20 years of experience in external audit

Prior Middle East portfolio experience is added advantage

A. Engagement Responsibility

Act as Engagement Partner for selected Middle East audit portfolios delivered from the Capability Centre.

Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with:

I. International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) standards

II. International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS)

III. Local regulatory requirements (e.G., UAE MoE,)

Review and approve audit planning, strategy, risk assessment, and completion documentation.

Oversee issuance of audit reports in coordination with licensed Middle East signing partners.

B. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

Ensure compliance with UAE and GCC audit regulatory frameworks including:

UAE Ministry of Economy audit licensing requirements

Relevant Capital Market Authority requirements (where applicable)

Manage readiness for regulatory inspections and quality reviews.

C. Technical & Complex Matters

Provide leadership and review over:

Group and component audits

Consolidation reviews

Going concern assessments





Expected Credit Loss (ECL) models

Revenue recognition under IFRS 15

Lease accounting under IFRS 16

Key Audit Matters (KAM) drafting

D. Cross-Border Coordination

Act as primary audit leader within the Capability Centre for Middle East engagements.

Coordinate closely with:

Onshore Engagement Partners

Regional Quality & Risk teams

Client CFOs and Audit Committees (virtual participation as required)

Manage engagement budgets, WIP, realization, and margin performance.

E. Portfolio Management

Lead multi-sector portfolios (e.G., Construction, Real Estate, Trading, Manufacturing, Family Businesses,

Funds).

Drive timely delivery during peak Middle East audit season (January–April).

Ensure resource optimization across audit teams in India.

F. Leadership & Capability Building

Mentor Senior Managers and Managers toward Partner-track readiness.

Build technical expertise in:

IFRS (including recent amendments)

ESG and sustainability reporting (where applicable)

Data analytics in audit

Strengthen the Capability Centre’s transition toward independent engagement ownership model.

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