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Audit Manager - Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-05-08]
(ID: 34770)
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Audit Manager - Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
A leadership opportunity is now open in Dubai, UAE, for an experienced Audit Manager with deep expertise in internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), audit methodology, and risk assessment. This full-time role at Deloitte offers professionals the chance to contribute to complex audit engagements, guide high-performing teams, and deliver impactful solutions across regulated environments.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Professional Services
Function: Audit & Assurance
Salary: 28000-33000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
As an Audit Manager at Deloitte, you will lead audit engagements with a particular focus on internal control frameworks, compliance with ICFR requirements, and the integrity of financial reporting. This role offers a platform to manage cross-border audit teams, uphold professional standards, and engage with stakeholders across industries to ensure audit excellence and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead audit engagements focused on ICFR compliance under frameworks such as SOX and COSO
* Review testing and documentation of controls, transactions, and risk assessments early in the audit cycle
* Identify deficiencies, evaluate their severity, and communicate findings to those charged with governance
* Ensure adherence to auditing standards, independence requirements, and firm quality control procedures
* Apply professional skepticism in assessing risks, fraud indicators, and management assumptions
* Provide guidance on modified opinions in ICFR reporting where necessary
* Oversee documentation quality, ensure timely file completion and appropriate structure for each audit
* Actively participate in group risk assessment and coordinate with component auditors across geographies
* Collaborate with firm specialists and integrate them into audit engagements where needed
* Foster engagement team scheduling, communication, and deliverable clarity from the planning stage
Leadership Capabilities
* Drive a culture of accountability, feedback, and development within audit teams
* Recognize and amplify the impact made by individuals and teams in alignment with Deloitte\'s purpose
* Build trusted relationships with clients and team members across business functions and locations
* Understand and align contributions with global and member firm strategies
* Promote collaboration across borders and encourage innovation within audit methodology
Job Requirements
Education:
* Degree in Accounting or a related field
Certifications:
* International accounting qualification required: CA, ACCA, or CPA
* Preferred: Experience in US SOX environments
Experience:
* Minimum 8 years in external audit with demonstrated ICFR expertise
* Hands-on experience in ICFR audits under regulatory frameworks
* Strong background in internal control assessment and audit risk evaluation
Skills:
* Deep understanding of SOX, COSO, and international internal control standards
* Advanced audit documentation, review, and file archiving techniques
* Ability to communicate complex findings to stakeholders at all levels
* Proficiency in Deloitte’s audit tools, global methodologies, and best practices
* Fluency in English (spoken and written); Arabic language skills are a plus
What We Offer
* Competitive compensation package based on market benchmarks
* Leadership role with strategic client exposure across industries
* Structured learning and career advancement within a global audit network
* Supportive and inclusive culture promoting personal and professional growth
* Opportunity to contribute to the development of audit excellence and integrity in the region
About the Company
Deloitte is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, offering audit and assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, and risk advisory services to clients across industries in more than 150 countries. Established globally in 1845, Deloitte brings a unique ability to solve the most complex business challenges—from strategy through implementation.
In the Middle East, Deloitte has maintained an uninterrupted presence since 1926 and operates from 23 offices across 15 countries, including the UAE. With a workforce of over 7,000 professionals across the GCC and Levant region, Deloitte continues to play a pivotal role in shaping industries and building sustainable futures.
Deloitte has earned global and regional recognition, including Brand Finance’s strongest and most valuable \"commercial services\" brand worldwide for six consecutive years, and multiple Great Place to Work® awards across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The firm\'s ongoing investment in people, innovation, and quality reinforces its commitment to making an impact that matters—for clients, society, and the future of professional services.
A leadership opportunity is now open in Dubai, UAE, for an experienced Audit Manager with deep expertise in internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), audit methodology, and risk assessment. This full-time role at Deloitte offers professionals the chance to contribute to complex audit engagements, guide high-performing teams, and deliver impactful solutions across regulated environments.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Professional Services
Function: Audit & Assurance
Salary: 28000-33000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
As an Audit Manager at Deloitte, you will lead audit engagements with a particular focus on internal control frameworks, compliance with ICFR requirements, and the integrity of financial reporting. This role offers a platform to manage cross-border audit teams, uphold professional standards, and engage with stakeholders across industries to ensure audit excellence and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead audit engagements focused on ICFR compliance under frameworks such as SOX and COSO
* Review testing and documentation of controls, transactions, and risk assessments early in the audit cycle
* Identify deficiencies, evaluate their severity, and communicate findings to those charged with governance
* Ensure adherence to auditing standards, independence requirements, and firm quality control procedures
* Apply professional skepticism in assessing risks, fraud indicators, and management assumptions
* Provide guidance on modified opinions in ICFR reporting where necessary
* Oversee documentation quality, ensure timely file completion and appropriate structure for each audit
* Actively participate in group risk assessment and coordinate with component auditors across geographies
* Collaborate with firm specialists and integrate them into audit engagements where needed
* Foster engagement team scheduling, communication, and deliverable clarity from the planning stage
Leadership Capabilities
* Drive a culture of accountability, feedback, and development within audit teams
* Recognize and amplify the impact made by individuals and teams in alignment with Deloitte\'s purpose
* Build trusted relationships with clients and team members across business functions and locations
* Understand and align contributions with global and member firm strategies
* Promote collaboration across borders and encourage innovation within audit methodology
Job Requirements
Education:
* Degree in Accounting or a related field
Certifications:
* International accounting qualification required: CA, ACCA, or CPA
* Preferred: Experience in US SOX environments
Experience:
* Minimum 8 years in external audit with demonstrated ICFR expertise
* Hands-on experience in ICFR audits under regulatory frameworks
* Strong background in internal control assessment and audit risk evaluation
Skills:
* Deep understanding of SOX, COSO, and international internal control standards
* Advanced audit documentation, review, and file archiving techniques
* Ability to communicate complex findings to stakeholders at all levels
* Proficiency in Deloitte’s audit tools, global methodologies, and best practices
* Fluency in English (spoken and written); Arabic language skills are a plus
What We Offer
* Competitive compensation package based on market benchmarks
* Leadership role with strategic client exposure across industries
* Structured learning and career advancement within a global audit network
* Supportive and inclusive culture promoting personal and professional growth
* Opportunity to contribute to the development of audit excellence and integrity in the region
About the Company
Deloitte is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, offering audit and assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, and risk advisory services to clients across industries in more than 150 countries. Established globally in 1845, Deloitte brings a unique ability to solve the most complex business challenges—from strategy through implementation.
In the Middle East, Deloitte has maintained an uninterrupted presence since 1926 and operates from 23 offices across 15 countries, including the UAE. With a workforce of over 7,000 professionals across the GCC and Levant region, Deloitte continues to play a pivotal role in shaping industries and building sustainable futures.
Deloitte has earned global and regional recognition, including Brand Finance’s strongest and most valuable \"commercial services\" brand worldwide for six consecutive years, and multiple Great Place to Work® awards across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The firm\'s ongoing investment in people, innovation, and quality reinforces its commitment to making an impact that matters—for clients, society, and the future of professional services.
