Associate Partner - Audit - Accounting/Finance/Audit

Qualification:

• CA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent
• Eligible to act as Engagement Partner under relevant regulatory structure
• 15-20 years of experience in external audit
• Prior Middle East portfolio experience is added advantage

A. Engagement Responsibility:

• Act as Engagement Partner for selected Middle East audit portfolios delivered from the Capability Centre.
• Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with:

• i. International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) standards
• ii. International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS)
• iii. Local regulatory requirements (e.g., UAE MoE)

• Review and approve audit planning, strategy, risk assessment, and completion documentation.
• Oversee issuance of audit reports in coordination with licensed Middle East signing partners.

B. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight:

• Ensure compliance with UAE and GCC audit regulatory frameworks including:

i. UAE Ministry of Economy audit licensing requirements

ii. Relevant Capital Market Authority requirements (where applicable)

• Manage readiness for regulatory inspections and quality reviews.

C. Technical & Complex Matters:

• Provide leadership and review over:

• i. Group and component audits
• ii. Consolidation reviews
• iii. Going concern assessments
• iv. Expected Credit Loss (ECL) models
• v. Revenue recognition under IFRS 15
• vi. Lease accounting under IFRS 16
• vii. Key Audit Matters (KAM) drafting

D. Cross-Border Coordination:

• Act as primary audit leader within the Capability Centre for Middle East engagements.
• Coordinate closely with:

• i. Onshore Engagement Partners
• ii. Regional Quality & Risk teams
• iii. Client CFOs and Audit Committees (virtual participation as required)

• Manage engagement budgets, WIP, realization, and margin performance.

E. Portfolio Management:

• Lead multi-sector portfolios (e.g., Construction, Real Estate, Trading, Manufacturing, Family Businesses, Funds).
• Drive timely delivery during peak Middle East audit season (JanuaryApril).
• Ensure resource optimization across audit teams in India.

F. Leadership & Capability Building:

• Mentor Senior Managers and Managers toward Partner-track readiness.
• Build technical expertise in:

• i. IFRS (including recent amendments)
• ii. ESG and sustainability reporting (where applicable)
• iii. Data analytics in audit

• Strengthen the Capability Centres transition toward independent engagement ownership model.