EY Managers & Senior - Audit Arabic speakers 

Kuwait, Al Asimah, Kuwait City 

941299071

Manager/ Senior Manager- External Audit

Your key responsibilities

As a manager/ senior manager, you'll manage the delivery of audit engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the Partner and executing it in compliance with Ernst & Young's policies and protocols. When required, you'll personally execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement. You’ll also assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders as well as participate in business development initiatives.

You'll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and confirm that work delivered to clients is of a high quality. As part of this, you'll anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues, as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring. You will also contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Assurance professionals and contribute to the maintenance of an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Strong academic record, including a degree and accounting qualification, such as ACCA or CPA
• At least seven years of professional experience in external audit
• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques and experience managing teams
• Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm
• Experience of risk-based audit process
• Proficiency in the Arabic language is preferred
• Project Management experience
• Understanding of currently applicable and upcoming IFRS
• Knowledge of use of audit tools and data analytic tools
• Coaching, mentoring and counselling experience
• Fluent English communication skills
• Effective presentation skills

What working at EY offers

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us.

Apply now.