Audit and Assurance Manager Dubai UAE

Deloitte

Position Overview
Deloitte is seeking an Audit and Assurance Manager to join its Dubai office. This role involves leading audit engagements, focusing on internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring compliance with international standards, and providing advisory value to clients. The position requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to build lasting client relationships while maintaining audit quality and independence.

Location: United Arab Emirates
Location: Dubai
Industry: Accounting / Auditing
Function: Accounting / Auditing
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Core Duties

* Lead and manage audit engagements with emphasis on internal controls over financial reporting
* Assess risks, review controls, and suggest alternative testing strategies when controls are ineffective
* Apply professional skepticism to identify fraud risks or misstatements and communicate findings to governance bodies
* Participate in group risk assessments and prepare clear referral instructions for component auditors
* Conduct timely reviews of audit files, ensuring completeness and compliance with audit methodology
* Review internal control deficiencies, assess severity, and report findings with recommendations
* Guide audit teams through scoping, scheduling, and responsibilities to meet client and firm deadlines
* Ensure compliance with international accounting and auditing standards, ethical requirements, and regulatory frameworks such as COSO and SOX
* Provide independent assessments of financial reporting processes and support modified opinion situations

Candidate Profile

* Minimum 8 years of experience in external audit with focus on internal controls over financial reporting
* Bachelor s degree in accounting or related field
* Professional qualification required: CA, ACCA, or CPA
* Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO, and other ICFR frameworks
* Proven ability to review audit documentation, evaluate assumptions, and assess data reliability
* Experience in managing audit teams and developing talent through mentoring and feedback
* Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders
* Fluent in English; US SOX experience is an advantage

Why Join Us
As an Audit and Assurance Manager at Deloitte, you will lead critical engagements, guide audit teams, and interact with leading businesses across the Middle East. This role provides exposure to international frameworks, professional growth opportunities, and a platform to make a significant impact in the financial reporting chain.