Senior Audit Audit & Assurance Telecom📣 Job Ad

About Deloitte and the Role

Deloitte, a leading global professional services firm, is seeking a Senior Audit & Assurance professional specializing in the Telecom sector. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Deloitte is recognized for making an impact that matters, serving clients distinctively, and fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture guided by values such as leading the way and serving with integrity.

Role Purpose and Contribution

As a Senior in the Telecom Sector, you will contribute to delivering high-quality audit and assurance services. This role involves understanding client service level expectations, navigating regulatory and risk management impacts on business processes, and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting. You will play a crucial part in building confidence and trust in the markets while supporting organizational integrity.

Core Responsibilities

• Build trust and credibility with stakeholders by understanding their service expectations.
• Deliver high-quality services, demonstrating awareness of regulation and risk management impacts on business processes and controls.
• Understand key statistics and industry matters related to the entity prior to engagement.
• Adapt template referral instructions to clearly outline the scope of procedures and audit focus areas.
• Understand the structure of group audits and the intended recipients of referral instructions.
• Liaise effectively with onshore and offshore Centers of Excellence, understanding delegated work scope and the importance of accurate information.
• Assist in tracking deliverables from component auditors and understanding their relevance.
• Appropriately link risks, controls, procedures, and findings across allocated sections of the EMS file.
• Articulate audit quality milestones and their contribution to overall audit quality.
• Understand the rationale behind audit plan timings and be prepared to challenge for earlier work performance.
• Prepare documentation anticipating reviewer questions, distinguishing accounting from auditing judgments.
• Develop relationships beyond the finance function to better understand the entity's business and apply professional skepticism.
• Maintain practical awareness of engagement lifecycle risks, the regulatory environment, and relevant practice protection policies.

Leadership and Team Contribution

• Build understanding of Deloitte's purpose and values, exploring opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to personal learning and development.
• Understand expectations and demonstrate personal accountability for performance.
• Actively focus on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understand how daily work contributes to team and business priorities.
• Supervise staff, inspect client financial records, compile and analyze data, and prepare detailed audit reports.
• Resolve accounting research issues and demonstrate the ability to plan and manage engagements and people.
• Ensure deliverables meet work plan specifications and deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this Senior Audit & Assurance role should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience, preferably within the audit and assurance field with exposure to the telecom sector. A strong understanding of audit methodologies, regulatory environments, and risk management principles is essential.

Company Culture and Recognition

Deloitte is committed to providing an exceptional career experience within an inclusive and collaborative culture. The firm has received numerous accolades, including Best Employer in the Middle East, Best Consulting Firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award, reflecting its dedication to its people and professional development.