Experienced Associate - Real Estate Audit - Deloitte - Dubai, UAE
Posted date [2026-05-01]
(ID: 44720)
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Job Snapshot
Role: Experienced Associate - Real Estate Audit
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Accounting and Finance
Function: Audit
Experience: 1 to 2 years in Accounting, Auditing, or related field
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
An excellent Experienced Associate - Real Estate Audit opportunity is available with Deloitte in Dubai, UAE for finance professionals with strong auditing and real estate sector knowledge. This Real Estate Audit role focuses on financial statement audits, compliance reviews, internal control assessments, and risk evaluation for real estate development companies while ensuring compliance with IFRS standards and audit best practices.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Accounting and Finance
Function: Audit
Salary: 14000-19000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Experienced Associate in Real Estate Audit plays a critical role in supporting Deloitte’s Audit and Assurance team by reviewing financial records, identifying audit risks, and ensuring financial integrity across real estate development projects. This position combines technical audit expertise with industry-specific understanding of land acquisition, construction costs, revenue recognition, and asset valuation while supporting strong compliance and reporting standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and execute audits for real estate developers including financial statement audits, compliance reviews, and internal control assessments
* Evaluate the accuracy and completeness of financial records related to land acquisition, construction costs, and project expenses
* Review revenue recognition practices, asset valuation, cost capitalization, impairment testing, and fair value measurement
* Assess accounting policies applied to real estate development projects to ensure compliance with IFRS and regulatory standards
* Review contracts, lease agreements, joint ventures, and legal documentation to identify audit risks and compliance concerns
* Identify risks of material misstatement including fraud risks and design audit procedures to address them
* Analyse project budgets, cash flow management, and cost tracking to verify financial integrity
* Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, recommendations, and improvement opportunities
* Liaise with client management, project managers, and stakeholders to resolve audit issues efficiently
* Use audit software and data analytics tools to improve audit quality and operational efficiency
* Stay updated on accounting standards and regulatory changes affecting the real estate development sector
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
* Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CPA is preferred
* Strong academic credentials with 1 to 2 years of experience in Accounting, Auditing, or related finance roles
* Strong knowledge of IFRS standards relevant to real estate including IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and IAS 40
* Experience auditing complex transactions including revenue recognition and asset valuation
* Familiarity with real estate development processes, contracts, and industry compliance requirements
* Proficient in audit software and Microsoft Office applications
* Experience with data analytics tools is considered an advantage
* Fluent in English reading, writing, and speaking
* Preference given to bilingual candidates with Arabic and English language skills
Skills Set
* Financial statement audit
* Real estate audit and compliance
* IFRS reporting and technical accounting
* Revenue recognition and asset valuation
* Internal control assessment
* Risk analysis and fraud detection
* Audit reporting and documentation
* Contract and lease agreement review
* Microsoft Excel and audit software
Why Join Us
* Join one of the world’s most prestigious professional services firms with strong regional and global exposure
* Competitive tax-free salary with strong long-term career progression opportunities
* Access world-class audit training, mentorship, and professional development programmes
* Work on major real estate audit engagements with leading developers across the region
* Gain advanced exposure to IFRS, complex transactions, and strategic audit planning
* Be part of a collaborative and high-performance professional environment
* Build a rewarding long-term career within Deloitte’s Audit and Assurance division
About the Company
Deloitte is one of the world’s largest and most respected professional services firms, delivering audit, assurance, consulting, tax, financial advisory, and risk advisory services across global markets. In Dubai and across the Middle East, Deloitte helps organizations solve complex business challenges and maintain financial integrity while offering professionals exceptional career development and world-class leadership opportunities.
