Senior External Auditor

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Principal Auditor to join our Abu Dhabi team on an urgent basis. This is a senior leadership position suited for a technically strong audit professional who is confident in leading and finalizing statutory audits and operating within an ADGM-regulated environment.

You will play a key role in overseeing audit engagements, guiding audit teams, ensuring quality and compliance, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients.

Please note: This role is strictly for candidates who meet the ADGM Audit Principal eligibility criteria. Applications will be reviewed only if all mandatory requirements are met.

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What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and finalize external audits in line with International Standards on Auditing (ISA)

• Prepare, review, and approve IFRS-compliant financial statements

• Plan audits, assess risks, determine materiality, and design audit strategies

• Review audit working papers and ensure compliance with ISQM 1 quality standards

• Supervise, mentor, and support audit teams throughout the engagement lifecycle

• Clearly communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations to clients and management

• Uphold the highest standards of ethics, independence, and professional judgment

• Serve as a senior technical resource for complex audit and accounting matters

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What We Are Looking For

Qualifications (Mandatory)

• ACCA, CA or CPA – Fully qualified

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Strong technical expertise in ISA, IFRS, and audit methodologies

• Working knowledge of the UAE regulatory environment

(VAT and Corporate Tax exposure is an advantage)

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Experience (Mandatory)

• Minimum 7 years of post-qualification external audit experience

• Proven track record in leading and finalizing statutory audits within a recognized audit firm

• Hands-on experience supervising audit teams and closing engagements

• Exposure to reviewing and/or signing audit reports

• Practical experience working within an ISQC / ISQM-based quality framework

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ADGM Audit Principal Eligibility (Essential)

To be considered, candidates must meet ADGM Registration Authority requirements, including:

• At least 5 years of relevant post-qualification audit experience in the past 7 years

• Demonstrated experience in supervising and finalizing external audits

• Eligibility to be registered (or already registered) as an ADGM Audit Principal

• Ability to meet ADGM’s fit and proper, competency, and professional standards

Candidates who do not meet ADGM Audit Principal eligibility are kindly requested not to apply.

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Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Strong analytical thinking and sound professional judgment

• Clear and confident written and verbal communication

• High attention to detail with a strong quality mindset

• Ability to manage multiple engagements and tight deadlines

• Proven leadership, mentoring, and people-management skills

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Why Join Us

• Immediate opportunity at a senior leadership level

• Direct involvement in ADGM-regulated audit engagements

• Professional, quality-driven, and growth-oriented work environment

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and eligibility

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Application Note

This is an urgent hiring requirement. We kindly request applications only from candidates who fully meet the qualifications and ADGM Audit Principal eligibility criteria.