External Audit Manager

Our client is an established boutique consultancy serving a broad mix of UAE businesses, including mainland and free zone entities. As demand for its assurance services grows, the firm is adding an External Audit Manager in the UAE to strengthen delivery and support practice development.

You will manage statutory and financial statement audits from planning through to signing. You will also be the main point of contact for clients. In a firm of this size, your work is noticed. You will sit close to the partners, influence how engagements are run, and directly contribute to winning new mandates.

The role suits a professional with a solid consulting firm audit background in the UAE, who enjoys both technical work and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of external audit engagements, from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, review, and reporting
• Lead audits in line with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and IFRS
• Review working papers, financial statements, and audit files for accuracy and quality
• Flag significant audit issues early, and resolve them with clients and engagement partners.
• Act as the main contact for client finance teams, CFOs, and management
• Prepare management letters and present findings and recommendations to clients.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, and billing
• Support business development through proposals, fee quotes, client pitches, and relationship building
• Coach and supervise senior associates and audit staff on each engagement

 What We're Looking For:

• Currently based in the UAE
• Consulting firm experience is mandatory. You should come from a Big 4, mid-tier, or boutique audit and advisory firm
• Business development experience, such as preparing proposals, supporting pitches, or growing existing client accounts
• Proven experience managing external audit engagements at Manager level or equivalent
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and ISA
• Clear, confident communication with senior client stakeholders
• A recognized professional qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CA
• Audit experience across various UAE sectors, including free zone entities
• Familiarity with UAE regulatory requirements relevant to statutory audits

 How to Apply

Send your CV to info@alchemysearch.ae or apply directly below. Our team carefully reviews every application and will contact shortlisted candidates to discuss the role in more detail.