About the Role
KPMG Middle East is seeking to hire a Supervisor - External Auditor, specifically targeting Saudi Nationals, to join their team in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. As a leading professional service provider in the region, KPMG operates across audit, tax, and advisory services. The firm is committed to growth and employs over 5,000 professionals across the Middle East, aiming to be a transformed firm trusted by its people, clients, and society. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality audit engagement services within the financial services sector, focusing on the preparation, delivery, reporting, and evaluation of audit outcomes to meet stakeholder and external regulator requirements.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly from the outset, whether transitioning from industry, the public sector, a smaller firm, or another 'Big Four' organization. You will be part of an experienced leadership team and regional units that utilize professional talent, technology, and solutions to address client demands.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive audit services, including the auditing of clients' required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables.
- Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and develop an audit strategy that adheres to all professional standards.
- Evaluate work requirements for client audits, ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Supervise and mentor junior engagement team members by delegating audit tasks and providing guidance and support.
- Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings and recommendations to clients and upper management.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them effectively to diverse client situations.
- Monitor the progress of the engagement team against the established plan and make necessary adjustments.
- Assess risks and design, as well as communicate, appropriate audit procedures to engagement teams.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with audit client personnel, assessing client satisfaction and maintaining proactive contact.
- Perform other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by the Performance Manager.
- Assume authorities assigned to the position.
- Stay current with the latest developments and best practices within the area of expertise.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is required.
- Possession of a professional accounting qualification is essential (*, ACCA, ACA, CPA, CA, or equivalent).
- Fluency in both Arabic and English is a mandatory requirement for this role.
- Proven experience working with a leading professional services firm, with a preference for candidates from Big 4 or Big 10 accounting and advisory firms.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in Audit and Auditing Concepts.
- Experience in Financial Statements analysis and preparation.
- Strong Accounting knowledge.
- Expertise in Risk Assessment methodologies.
- Excellent Client Relationship Management skills.
Work Environment and Details
This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of experience. KPMG Middle East Careers is the hiring entity for this role.