Senior Manager – Audit Operations

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Position Overview:

The Director – Outsourced Audit Operations will lead and manage the back-office Audit Division of ~100 professionals, including Managers, Team Leads, and Associate Auditors. The role covers end-to-end outsourced audit delivery, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with ISA, IFRS, ISQM standards, and GCC regulatory requirements. The position requires strong technical expertise and proven experience managing large audit teams in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Operations

Oversee back-office audit operations and coordinate with front-end teams. Implement operational strategies, KPIs, and process improvements to enhance scalability and partner profitability. Identify additional audit functions suitable for outsourcing.

2. Quality & Technical Oversight

Ensure adherence to ISA, IFRS, and ISQM frameworks. Conduct quality reviews and align outputs with partner expectations and regulatory standards. Maintain consistent documentation quality across engagements.

3. Human Capital Management

Lead and mentor audit teams, manage performance, and drive retention and engagement strategies. Oversee structured learning programs, including ISA/IFRS and GCC regulatory updates.

4. Process & Technology Enablement

Enhance workflows through digital tools, standardized templates, and integration of data analytics and AI-driven audit methodologies.

5. Client & Partner Coordination

Act as the central liaison between partners and outsourced teams. Provide operational dashboards, performance reports, and support in evaluating new outsourcing opportunities.

6. Compliance & Regulatory Governance

Maintain updated knowledge of UAE/GCC regulations and ensure adherence to ethical, confidentiality, and data governance standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• CA/CPA/ACCA qualified.
• 12–15 years of audit experience, including 5+ years leading large teams.
• Strong GCC audit and regulatory exposure.
• Expertise in IFRS, ISA, ISQM, and audit software (e.g., Caseware, Alteryx).

Key Competencies:

Strategic planning, operational efficiency, analytical problem-solving, leadership, communication, and strong understanding of GCC regulatory frameworks.

Performance Metrics:

Timely delivery of audit outputs, quality review scores, staff retention, training impact, efficiency gains, and partner satisfaction.

Interested candidates can share CV to careers@fin-storm.com