Website:
uhr.co.in
Job details:
Qualification
CA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent
Eligible to act as Engagement Partner under relevant regulatory structure
15–20 years of experience in external audit
Prior Middle East portfolio experience is added advantage
A. Engagement Responsibility
Act as Engagement Partner for selected Middle East audit portfolios delivered from the Capability Centre.
Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with:
I. International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) standards
II. International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS)
III. Local regulatory requirements (e.g., UAE MoE,)
Review and approve audit planning, strategy, risk assessment, and completion documentation.
Oversee issuance of audit reports in coordination with licensed Middle East signing partners.
B. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
Ensure compliance with UAE and GCC audit regulatory frameworks including:
UAE Ministry of Economy audit licensing requirements
Relevant Capital Market Authority requirements (where applicable)
Manage readiness for regulatory inspections and quality reviews.
C. Technical & Complex Matters
Provide leadership and review over:
Group and component audits
Consolidation reviews
Going concern assessments
Expected Credit Loss (ECL) models
Revenue recognition under IFRS 15
Lease accounting under IFRS 16
Key Audit Matters (KAM) drafting
D. Cross-Border Coordination
Act as primary audit leader within the Capability Centre for Middle East engagements.
Coordinate closely with:
Onshore Engagement Partners
Regional Quality & Risk teams
Client CFOs and Audit Committees (virtual participation as required)
Manage engagement budgets, WIP, realization, and margin performance.
E. Portfolio Management
Lead multi-sector portfolios (e.g., Construction, Real Estate, Trading, Manufacturing, Family Businesses,
Funds).
Drive timely delivery during peak Middle East audit season (January–April).
Ensure resource optimization across audit teams in India.
F. Leadership & Capability Building
Mentor Senior Managers and Managers toward Partner-track readiness.
Build technical expertise in:
IFRS (including recent amendments)
ESG and sustainability reporting (where applicable)
Data analytics in audit
Strengthen the Capability Centre’s transition toward independent engagement ownership model.
Click on Apply to know more.
