Senior Real Estate Auditor - Deloitte - Dubai, UAE
Posted date [2026-05-01]
(ID: 44722)
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Job Snapshot
Role: Senior Real Estate Auditor
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Accounting and Finance
Function: Audit
Experience: Minimum 3+ years of audit experience with focus on real estate development or construction industries
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
An excellent Senior Real Estate Auditor opportunity is available with Deloitte in Dubai, UAE for experienced audit professionals with strong expertise in real estate development and construction sector audits. This Senior Real Estate Auditor role focuses on financial statement audits, compliance reviews, internal control assessments, and risk management while ensuring real estate developers maintain strong financial integrity and compliance with IFRS standards.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Accounting and Finance
Function: Audit
Salary: 18000-26000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Senior Real Estate Auditor supports Deloitte’s Audit and Assurance practice by managing complex audits for real estate development companies, reviewing project accounting, and identifying financial and compliance risks. This role combines strong technical audit expertise with industry-specific knowledge of construction costs, land acquisition, revenue recognition, and asset valuation while helping clients improve governance and operational controls.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and execute audits for real estate developers including financial statement audits, compliance reviews, and internal control assessments
* Evaluate financial records related to land acquisition, construction costs, project budgets, and revenue recognition
* Review accounting policies for cost capitalization, impairment testing, fair value measurement, and asset valuation
* Assess compliance with accounting standards including IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IAS 40, and other relevant frameworks
* Review contracts, joint ventures, lease agreements, and legal documentation to identify audit risks and compliance gaps
* Identify risks of material misstatement including fraud risks and design effective audit procedures
* Analyse project budgets, cost tracking systems, and cash flow management to verify financial integrity
* Prepare clear 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
* Support continuous improvement initiatives within the audit and assurance function
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
* Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CPA is preferred
* Minimum 3+ years of audit experience focused on real estate development or construction industries
* Experience from public auditing and accounting firms, preferably Big Audit Firms, is highly preferred
* Strong knowledge of IFRS standards relevant to real estate including IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and IAS 40
* Experience auditing complex transactions such as revenue recognition and cost capitalization
* Familiarity with real estate development processes, contracts, and industry regulations
* Proficient in audit software and Microsoft Office applications
* Experience with data analytics tools is an advantage
* Fluent in English reading, writing, and speaking
* Preference given to bilingual candidates with Arabic and English language skills
Skills Set
* Real estate audit and assurance
* Financial statement audit
* IFRS compliance and technical accounting
* Revenue recognition and asset valuation
* Internal control assessment
* Risk analysis and fraud detection
* Audit reporting and stakeholder communication
* Contract and lease 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 excellent career progression opportunities
* Access world-class audit training, mentorship, and leadership development programmes
* Work on major real estate development audit engagements 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 strong 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, maintain financial integrity, and drive sustainable growth while offering professionals exceptional career development and world-class leadership opportunities.
