Supervisor - External Auditor

About the role

This position sits within a major professional services firm in the Middle East, where audit, tax, and advisory are the three core lines of business. The organization has a regional team structure and a workforce of more than 5,000 people, with continued growth ambitions and a focus on bringing together the right people, technology, and solutions to serve client needs.

The company values the perspective of experienced professionals from industry, the public sector, smaller firms, and other large accounting networks. From the start, the selected candidate is expected to contribute meaningfully to client work and help deliver high-quality audit outcomes.

Role summary

The Supervisor - External Auditor will support audit engagement teams in the financial services sector, with responsibility for preparing, delivering, reporting, and evaluating audit results for stakeholders and external regulators.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out audit work, including review of clients' financial statements, related disclosures, and other required deliverables.
• Help define engagement objectives and shape an audit approach that aligns with professional requirements.
• Assess the audit workload for clients while accounting for applicable regulations and standards.
• Lead and develop junior team members by assigning tasks effectively and providing day-to-day guidance.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to clients and senior leadership.
• Apply a strong understanding of advanced accounting and auditing principles to client situations.
• Track the team's progress against the engagement plan and adjust the approach when needed.
• Identify risks and design, then communicate, audit procedures to the engagement team.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with client personnel, monitor client satisfaction, and stay in regular contact throughout the year.
• Handle additional responsibilities within the role as assigned by the Performance Manager.
• Exercise the authority delegated to the position.
• Keep knowledge current by staying informed on developments in the specialist area.

Qualifications and experience

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.
• Professional accounting certification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CA, or an equivalent qualification is mandatory.
• Prior experience with a leading professional services firm is required, ideally within the Big 4 or Big 10 environment.

What the employer offers

• Equal-opportunity hiring for all shortlisted candidates.
• Support for both personal and professional growth.
• A friendly and collaborative workplace culture.
• Respect for individual differences and inclusion across the team.
• Focus on employee well-being and a work-life balance approach.

Additional information

The role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time onsite position.