Senior External Auditors📣 Job Ad

About the Role

EY is seeking to hire Senior External Auditors to join its Audit team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is based in Al Khobar. The role involves supporting clients by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing insights into accounting and reporting matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in audit engagements as a member of the Audit team.
• Work effectively within a team, sharing responsibility and providing support.
• Maintain communication and update senior team members on engagement progress.
• Assist in preparing for and participating in meetings with client management teams.
• Help prepare reports and schedules for clients and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel.
• Establish internal and external relationships.
• Identify and escalate potential business opportunities for EY.
• Contribute to people initiatives, including recruiting and retaining assurance professionals.
• Anticipate and identify risks, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Ensure the quality of work delivered to clients and that it is reviewed by the next-level reviewer.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess a strong academic record, including a degree. A minimum of four years of professional experience in external audit is required. Ideally, candidates will also have a degree or professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or CA, and experience with a Big 4 accounting firm.

Skills and Attributes

Successful candidates will be pro-active, accountable, and results-driven. Key skills include the ability to manage competing priorities, effective resource management, and strong communication abilities. The role requires individuals who are business savvy with a passion for innovation and the motivation to shape their own career journey.

Work Environment and Company Culture

EY fosters a globally connected environment with diverse teams. The company is committed to developing employees with future-focused skills and providing world-class experiences. The work environment is designed to be flexible, inclusive, and supportive of individual talents.

About EY

EY is dedicated to building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI, and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers to pressing issues. EY teams provide services across assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions in more than 150 countries and territories.