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About KPMG Saudi Arabia

KPMG has grown to become one of the largest professional service providers in the Middle East, delivering comprehensive services across audit, tax, and advisory. With a workforce exceeding 5,000 professionals and ambitious growth objectives, KPMG Saudi Arabia is continuously seeking talent across various functions and levels. The firm operates through experienced leadership with dedicated regional teams, enabling its network of professional talent, technologies, and solutions to quickly meet clients' needs. KPMG's vision is to be recognized as a truly transformed firm, trusted by its people, clients, and society.

The Role of Supervisor - External Auditor

This full-time position in Al Khobar involves providing audit engagement team services within the financial services sector. The Supervisor - External Auditor is responsible for the preparation, delivery, reporting, and evaluation of audit engagement results, responding to the needs of stakeholders and external regulators. The role requires a professional who can make a significant impact from the outset.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide audit services, including auditing clients' required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables.
• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards.
• Evaluate the work requirements of audits for clients, taking into consideration all regulations.
• Supervise junior engagement team members and develop them through effectively delegating audit tasks and providing guidance.
• Write audit reports and present findings to clients and upper management.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations.
• Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed.
• Assess risk along with designing and communicating audit procedures to engagement teams.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with audit client personnel, assess audit clients' satisfaction, and proactively maintain contact with the audit client throughout the year.
• Perform other duties within the scope as assigned by the Performance Manager.
• Assume the authorities assigned.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the area of expertise.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification is required (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience of 5-10 years with a leading professional services firm, preferably within the Big 4 or Big 10 accounting and advisory firms.

Professional Environment

KPMG values the fresh perspective that experienced professionals bring, expecting them to make a difference from day one. The firm fosters an environment where continuous learning and adherence to professional standards are paramount. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a leading professional services firm while developing junior talent and maintaining strong client relationships.

Application Information

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience are invited to apply for this Supervisor - External Auditor position in Al Khobar.