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Audit Manager – Internal Controls, ICFR (SOX) – Dubai Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-04-08]
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Audit Manager – Internal Controls, ICFR (SOX) – Dubai
Looking for an exciting opportunity in external audit with a focus on internal controls over financial reporting? Deloitte UAE is hiring an experienced Audit Manager to support the growth of our assurance practice in Dubai. This role offers the chance to work with international clients, lead high-impact engagements, and contribute to the development of a world-class audit function.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Professional Services
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does an Audit Manager – Internal Controls Do?
As an Audit Manager with a focus on internal controls (ICFR/SOX), you will manage and deliver high-quality audit engagements while mentoring teams, collaborating with clients, and ensuring compliance with global audit standards. You’ll drive quality, lead on technical assessments, and make a meaningful impact across client organizations.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Lead ICFR-focused external audit engagements across various industries
- Evaluate and test internal controls over financial reporting under frameworks such as SOX and COSO
- Identify control deficiencies, assess severity, and report to stakeholders
- Communicate with component auditors, provide clear instructions, and assess responses
- Apply professional skepticism to test assumptions and data used in management assertions
- Perform detailed reviews and ensure proper documentation, file structure, and audit methodology
- Collaborate with teams across borders to integrate specialists into audit engagements
- Ensure compliance with auditing/accounting standards, ethics, and firm-wide quality protocols
- Supervise teams, provide timely feedback, and contribute to talent development
What Skills Are Needed for an Audit Manager in Dubai?
Education:
- Degree in Accounting or a related field
- Professional accounting qualification required (CA, ACCA, CPA)
Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years’ external audit experience with focus on ICFR
- Strong knowledge of international financial reporting standards and internal control frameworks (SOX, COSO)
- Experience in internal control audits and reporting on modified opinions
Skills:
- Fluent in English (written and verbal)
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to review and evaluate audit documentation with attention to detail
- Proficient in using audit tools and methodologies
- Experience with US SOX is a plus
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Competitive salary with performance-based progression
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Access to Deloitte University and global training programs
- Corporate benefits including bike/pkw leasing and smartphone for personal use
- Flexible working models including remote working, part-time options, and sabbaticals
- Health and well-being programs including gym partnerships and wellness days
- Career development through international mobility and structured growth plans
About the Company
Deloitte is a global leader in professional services, providing audit, tax, consulting, and advisory support to top-tier organizations. In the Middle East, Deloitte has been recognized as Best Employer and Best Consulting Firm. Our purpose is to make an impact that matters—by empowering our people and delivering exceptional value to clients. Join a firm that values integrity, diversity, and innovation.
Looking for an exciting opportunity in external audit with a focus on internal controls over financial reporting? Deloitte UAE is hiring an experienced Audit Manager to support the growth of our assurance practice in Dubai. This role offers the chance to work with international clients, lead high-impact engagements, and contribute to the development of a world-class audit function.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Professional Services
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does an Audit Manager – Internal Controls Do?
As an Audit Manager with a focus on internal controls (ICFR/SOX), you will manage and deliver high-quality audit engagements while mentoring teams, collaborating with clients, and ensuring compliance with global audit standards. You’ll drive quality, lead on technical assessments, and make a meaningful impact across client organizations.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Lead ICFR-focused external audit engagements across various industries
- Evaluate and test internal controls over financial reporting under frameworks such as SOX and COSO
- Identify control deficiencies, assess severity, and report to stakeholders
- Communicate with component auditors, provide clear instructions, and assess responses
- Apply professional skepticism to test assumptions and data used in management assertions
- Perform detailed reviews and ensure proper documentation, file structure, and audit methodology
- Collaborate with teams across borders to integrate specialists into audit engagements
- Ensure compliance with auditing/accounting standards, ethics, and firm-wide quality protocols
- Supervise teams, provide timely feedback, and contribute to talent development
What Skills Are Needed for an Audit Manager in Dubai?
Education:
- Degree in Accounting or a related field
- Professional accounting qualification required (CA, ACCA, CPA)
Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years’ external audit experience with focus on ICFR
- Strong knowledge of international financial reporting standards and internal control frameworks (SOX, COSO)
- Experience in internal control audits and reporting on modified opinions
Skills:
- Fluent in English (written and verbal)
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to review and evaluate audit documentation with attention to detail
- Proficient in using audit tools and methodologies
- Experience with US SOX is a plus
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Competitive salary with performance-based progression
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Access to Deloitte University and global training programs
- Corporate benefits including bike/pkw leasing and smartphone for personal use
- Flexible working models including remote working, part-time options, and sabbaticals
- Health and well-being programs including gym partnerships and wellness days
- Career development through international mobility and structured growth plans
About the Company
Deloitte is a global leader in professional services, providing audit, tax, consulting, and advisory support to top-tier organizations. In the Middle East, Deloitte has been recognized as Best Employer and Best Consulting Firm. Our purpose is to make an impact that matters—by empowering our people and delivering exceptional value to clients. Join a firm that values integrity, diversity, and innovation.
