Location – Dubai, UAE
The role
- Assist the Quality Assurance Director/HAAQM in enforcing Quality Standards, including ISQM requirements, within the organization.
- Work closely with the Quality Director to evaluate the SoQM against objectives, policies, and global standards.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to implement SoQM across all operational areas.
- Aid in developing and executing the Annual Quality Monitoring under the supervision of the Quality Assurance Director.
- Create and implement a remediation plan to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
- Provide assistance to quality reviewers as required.
- Support quality reviewers in conducting reviews and offer constructive feedback to Engagement Partners and teams.
- Stay informed about emerging audit quality findings.
- Participate in establishing and monitoring Quality Indicators for the organization.
- Assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and suggest effective remediation measures.
- Conduct thematic reviews on complex audit technical subjects.
- Compile data from monitoring activities for thematic analysis and feedback to the organization.
- Develop and deliver innovative training sessions.
- Contribute to discussions on Auditing Standards and methodologies, including responding to relevant consultations.
- Tailor communications regarding the organization’s size and context for all staff, partners, and findings.
- Assist the Quality Assurance Director in preparing regular reports to Partnership.
- Coordinate with the Firm’s Head of Audit and Assurance, Head of Advisory, COO, and service line teams to implement best practices for Quality Management.
Skills and attributes
- Hold a relevant and recognized accountancy qualification with a minimum of five years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrate proven auditing skills and a working knowledge of ISAs.
- Possess excellent communication skills with a strong focus on client satisfaction and relationship-building.
- Display strong organizational skills and experience in managing multiple projects/tasks.
- Show a proactive approach to delivering high-quality service to clients.
- Capable of engaging with various stakeholders and collaborating on projects.
- Able to produce high-quality output against project objectives within tight deadlines.
- Ideally, have experience working in a technical team environment, particularly in audit methodology development or monitoring.
- Willingness to challenge established practices.
- Have an excellent understanding and practical experience of the audit regulatory environment, coupled with high-level audit technical expertise.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering a positive team environment.
- Able to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive and dedicated attitude towards team members and partners.