Senior External Auditors - Al Khobar

About EY and the Opportunity

EY is committed to helping you confidently shape your professional future within a global network of diverse teams. By joining EY, you'll contribute to building a better working world through impactful assurance services.

Role Overview

As a Senior External Auditor on the Saudi Arabia Audit team, you will assist clients by accurately auditing their financial statements and providing insightful commentary on accounting and reporting topics.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage actively in audit assignments as a collaborative team member, sharing duties and maintaining clear communication with senior colleagues.
• Prepare effectively for client meetings, participate in discussions with management, and contribute to producing audit reports and documentation.
• Build and sustain constructive relationships with client personnel throughout engagements.
• Identify and escalate potential business opportunities internally and externally, supporting recruitment and retention efforts within the assurance team.
• Maintain a risk-aware approach by anticipating issues and escalating them appropriately.
• Ensure all client deliverables meet stringent quality standards and receive thorough review by senior auditors.

Skills and Attributes

Success in this role requires proactive, accountable, and results-oriented individuals who can manage competing priorities, allocate resources effectively, and communicate confidently, thereby fostering a positive work culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• A solid academic background including a bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of four years of experience in external audit.
• Preferred credentials include professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CA.
• Experience working in a Big 4 accounting firm is highly advantageous.

Candidate Profile

EY seeks entrepreneurial professionals with the confidence to lead strategic visions internally and externally. Candidates should be business-savvy, have a passion for innovation, and be driven to forge their own career paths within EY.

What EY Offers

EY provides opportunities for development with future-oriented skills, world-class experiences, and a flexible, inclusive workplace that nurtures diverse talents within globally connected teams.

Additional Information

EY is committed to ensuring an equitable and inclusive recruitment process. Candidates requiring disability accommodations are encouraged to disclose their needs promptly.

EY operates worldwide, creating value for clients, people, society, and the planet through trustworthy capital markets. Leveraging data, AI, and advanced technologies, EY teams address pressing challenges and deliver services in over 150 countries across assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions.