WE’RE HIRING: AUDIT MANAGER
ADEPTS Chartered Accountants | Abu Dhabi, UAE
Strong technical judgment. Confident leadership. A commitment to audit quality.
ADEPTS Chartered Accountants is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to take ownership of audit engagements, lead and develop our audit professionals, and build lasting client relationships.
This opportunity is suited to an audit professional who can combine technical expertise with practical engagement management—someone who asks the right questions, addresses complex matters with sound judgment, and helps their team deliver work they can stand behind.
THE ROLE
As Audit Manager, you will manage a portfolio of external audit engagements, working closely with the engagement partner and client leadership. You will oversee assignments from initial planning through final reporting, ensuring that audit quality, professional independence, and timely delivery remain central to every engagement.
Your responsibilities will include:
Audit Planning and Execution
• Lead engagement planning, including understanding the client’s business, assessing risks, determining materiality, and developing appropriate audit responses.
• Allocate resources effectively and oversee fieldwork across multiple engagements.
• Ensure audit procedures and documentation meet International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and the firm’s methodology.
• Identify significant issues early and bring clear, well-supported conclusions to the engagement partner.
Technical Review and Audit Quality
• Review financial statements and disclosures for compliance with IFRS and applicable reporting requirements.
• Evaluate complex accounting matters, significant estimates, going concern assessments, and other areas requiring professional judgment.
• Review working papers critically, ensuring that audit conclusions are supported by sufficient, appropriate evidence.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, independence, confidentiality, and professional scepticism.
Client Relationships and Communication
• Serve as a principal contact for clients throughout the audit process.
• Communicate information requirements, engagement progress, and significant findings clearly and professionally.
• Discuss internal control observations and practical recommendations with client management.
• Manage expectations and resolve engagement challenges while maintaining professional objectivity.
Team Leadership and Engagement Management
• Supervise, coach, and develop audit seniors and junior team members through clear direction and constructive feedback.
• Manage engagement budgets, deadlines, work allocation, and team performance.
• Coordinate billing and follow up on collections for your engagement portfolio.
• Support proposals, client acceptance procedures, and business development opportunities.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• CA, ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 8 years of external audit experience, including experience managing engagements and supervising teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and ISA, with the ability to apply that knowledge to practical client situations.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients and delivering multiple assignments within agreed timelines.
• Strong review, analytical, report-writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence in communicating with business owners, finance leaders, and senior management.
• A hands-on leadership approach and a commitment to developing others.
• UAE audit experience within an established audit or professional services firm is preferred.
WHY JOIN ADEPTS?
This role offers the opportunity to take meaningful responsibility within our audit practice, work closely with firm leadership, and contribute to the development of our people and client services.
We are looking for someone who wants to help shape a strong audit team, strengthen client confidence, and contribute to the continued growth of ADEPTS.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Send your CV mentioning “Audit Manager – ADEPTS” and including a brief summary of your audit experience, professional qualification, and availability at [email protected].
