Financial Auditor

Financial Auditor/Arabic

Job Title: Financial Auditor with Corporate Tax Specialization Department: Audit & Assurance / Tax Advisory Reports To: Audit Manager / Tax Director Location: Dubai Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Auditor with strong expertise in Corporate Tax to join our growing Audit & Assurance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting independent audits of financial statements, evaluating internal controls, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards (IFRS, ISA, GAAP), and providing corporate tax advisory services in line with local and international tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Function:

• Plan, execute, and finalize statutory and internal audit engagements in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and the firm's audit methodology.
• Perform risk assessments, evaluate internal control systems, and identify areas of audit significance and potential misstatement.
• Examine financial statements, accounting records, and supporting documentation to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS / GAAP.
• Prepare audit working papers, audit programs, and supporting schedules in line with firm policy and audit quality standards.
• Conduct substantive testing, analytical procedures, and tests of controls; document findings clearly and concisely.
• Draft audit reports, management letters, and recommendations for improvement of internal controls and financial reporting processes.
• Communicate effectively with clients to obtain required information and resolve audit issues professionally.
• Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), ethical standards, and the firm's quality control policies.

Corporate Tax Function

• Prepare and review Corporate Tax returns in compliance with applicable corporate tax law (e.g., UAE Corporate Tax Law, Federal Tax Authority regulations, or relevant jurisdictional requirements).
• Compute taxable income, deferred tax assets/liabilities, and current tax provisions in line with IAS 12 — Income Taxes.
• Advise clients on corporate tax registration, tax residency, permanent establishment, transfer pricing, and group relief provisions.
• Conduct tax impact assessments and identify tax planning opportunities and exposures.
• Assist clients with tax audits, FTA correspondence, objections, and clarifications.
• Stay current on changes in corporate tax legislation, VAT, Economic Substance Regulations (ESR), and BEPS / Pillar Two developments.
• Review related-party transactions and assist in preparation of Transfer Pricing documentation (Master File, Local File, CbCR where applicable).
• Coordinate with the audit team to ensure tax positions are properly accounted for and disclosed in financial statements.
• Transfer Pricing Documentation.

Advisory & Compliance

• Provide value-added recommendations to clients on financial reporting, internal controls, and tax efficiency.
• Support clients with implementation of new accounting standards (e.g., IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IFRS 9) and corporate tax compliance frameworks.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional skepticism throughout all engagements.

Qualifications & ExperienceEducational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional qualification required or in progress: ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent.
• Additional tax certification preferred (e.g., CTA, ADIT, or FTA-accredited Tax Agent).

Experience

• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience in external/statutory audit within a recognized audit firm (Big 4 or mid-tier preferred).
• Hands-on experience with corporate tax compliance and advisory, particularly in the UAE Corporate Tax regime (or applicable jurisdiction).
• Prior exposure to VAT, ESR, and Transfer Pricing is a strong advantage.
• Experience auditing diverse industries such as trading, manufacturing, real estate, financial services, or services sector.

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, ISA, and applicable corporate tax legislation.
• Proficiency in audit software (e.g., CaseWare, MyWorkpapers) and accounting systems (Tally, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Xero).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling).
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (Power BI, IDEA, ACL) is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).
• High level of integrity, professional skepticism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong client-facing and interpersonal skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of audit engagements within budgeted hours.
• Quality of audit documentation and compliance with firm methodology.
• Accuracy and timeliness of corporate tax filings and advisory deliverables.
• Client satisfaction and retention.
• Identification of value-added recommendations for clients.
• Adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Medical insurance and annual leave as per labor law.
• Professional development support (training, certifications, study leave).
• Exposure to diverse industries and multinational clients.
• Clear career progression path to Senior Auditor / Manager / Tax Manager roles.

Language:

• Arabic (Required)

Work Location: In person