Senior Auditor - Audit and Assurance - Deloitte - Dubai, UAE
Posted date [2026-05-01]
(ID: 44725)
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Job Snapshot
Role: Senior Auditor - Audit and Assurance
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Accounting and Finance
Function: Audit
Experience: Minimum 4+ years in public auditing and accounting
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
An excellent Senior Auditor opportunity is available with Deloitte in Dubai, UAE for experienced finance professionals with strong expertise in audit execution, stakeholder management, and compliance review. This Senior Auditor - Audit and Assurance role focuses on delivering high-quality audits, strengthening internal controls, managing audit teams, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements across diverse business sectors.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Accounting and Finance
Function: Audit
Salary: 20000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Senior Auditor plays a vital role within Deloitte’s Audit and Assurance division by leading key sections of audit engagements, supervising staff, coordinating with internal and external teams, and maintaining high standards of audit quality. This role combines technical accounting knowledge, professional judgement, and strong stakeholder communication while supporting financial integrity and risk management for clients across multiple industries.
Key Responsibilities
* Build trust and credibility with stakeholders by understanding service expectations and engagement priorities
* Deliver high-quality audit services with strong awareness of regulatory requirements and risk management controls
* Review client business operations, financial records, and key industry statistics before audit engagements begin
* Prepare and adapt referral instructions outlining audit scope, procedures, and key focus areas clearly
* Coordinate effectively with onshore and offshore Centres of Excellence to ensure timely and accurate task delivery
* Track deliverables from component auditors and assess their relevance within group audit structures
* Link risks, controls, procedures, and findings accurately across audit files and engagement documentation
* Support audit quality milestones and ensure work meets required standards for completeness and compliance
* Challenge audit timing and planning to improve efficiency and strengthen audit execution
* Prepare professional audit documentation that clearly distinguishes accounting and auditing judgements
* Build working relationships beyond finance teams to better understand business operations and apply professional scepticism
* Maintain awareness of engagement lifecycle risks, regulatory requirements, and practice protection policies
* Supervise junior staff, inspect financial records, compile audit findings, and resolve accounting research issues
* Prepare detailed audit reports and ensure deliverables meet work plan deadlines and quality expectations
Ideal Profile
* Degree in Accounting or related field
* Graduate degree is preferred
* Minimum 4+ years of experience in public auditing and accounting, preferably with Big Audit Firms
* Strong experience supervising staff and managing audit engagement deliverables
* Ability to inspect financial records, compile data, and prepare detailed audit reports
* Strong planning and people management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments
* International accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, or CPA is preferred, preferably CA
* Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
* Fluent in English reading, writing, and speaking
* Preference given to bilingual candidates with Arabic and English language skills
Skills Set
* Financial statement audit
* Audit and assurance delivery
* Internal controls and compliance review
* Audit planning and engagement management
* Stakeholder communication and coordination
* Audit documentation and reporting
* Risk assessment and regulatory compliance
* Staff supervision and mentoring
* Microsoft Excel and audit systems
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 excellent leadership progression opportunities
* Access world-class audit training, mentorship, and professional development programmes
* Work with major regional and international clients across diverse industries
* Gain advanced exposure to strategic audit planning and complex financial reporting environments
* Be part of a collaborative and high-performance professional environment
* Build a strong long-term leadership 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 strengthen financial integrity, solve complex business challenges, and achieve sustainable growth while offering professionals exceptional career development and world-class opportunities.
