Job Title : Senior External Auditor (Statutory Audits)
Location : Bahrain
Employment : Full Time
Company : Russell Bedford Assure Audit
Responsibilities
- Lead statutory audit engagements across diverse industries in small and medium sectors.
- Plan, execute, and finalize external audits in compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), IFRS, and Bahrain regulatory requirements.
- Review and analyze financial statements to ensure compliance with applicable laws, accounting standards, and client-specific reporting frameworks.
- Supervise and guide junior audit staff in audit procedures, work allocation, and professional development.
- Develop and implement audit programs, ensuring effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with the latest auditing standards.
- Identify accounting, compliance, and control weaknesses; provide practical, value-added recommendations to clients.
- Communicate audit findings and draft clear, accurate audit reports with actionable insights for client management and stakeholders.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients during statutory audits, maintaining strong professional relationships and ensuring timely issue resolution.
- Stay updated with changes in IFRS, auditing standards, and Bahrain statutory requirements issued by the Ministry of Industry & Commerce, CBB, and other regulators.
- Independently manage multiple client engagements while ensuring high-quality deliverables within deadlines.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing, training initiatives, and continuous improvement within the audit practice.
Desired Profile
Professional Certification : Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or ACCA mandatory. Additional certifications are an advantage.Experience : 3-5 years of relevant external audit experience, preferably within a mid-tier audit firm.Strong knowledge of statutory audits, IFRS, ISA, and Bahrain Companies Law requirements.Core Competencies
Proven ability to manage statutory audit engagements independently.Strong technical knowledge in accounting standards, auditing standards, and regulatory compliance.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report writing skills.Strong stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to lead and mentor audit teams, ensuring discipline, quality, and timeliness.High professional ethics, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering value-added services.#J-18808-Ljbffr