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Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Statements Audit Manager to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the audit process, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage and lead financial statement audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the process.
2. Coordinate with clients to obtain necessary financial information, assess risks, and develop audit plans tailored to each engagement.
3. Review and evaluate financial statements, internal controls, and accounting systems to identify areas for improvement and ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
4. Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing guidance and support to facilitate their professional development and enhance team performance.
5. Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, addressing inquiries, providing insights, and presenting audit findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
6. Stay abreast of changes in accounting regulations, auditing standards, and industry trends, and incorporate relevant updates into audit procedures and methodologies.
7. Foster strong client relationships and identify opportunities to provide value-added services and expand the firm's client base.

Qualifications and skills:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
2. Minimum 7 years of experience in public accounting, with a focus on financial statement audits.
3. Proven track record of managing audit engagements and leading teams to successful outcomes.
4. In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, and regulatory requirements.
5. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to assess complex financial data and identify key insights.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
7. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
8. Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite, with experience using data analytics tools preferred.
9. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a desire to contribute to the growth and success of the firm.
10. Fluency in English and Arabic (written and verbal) required.

Your responsibilities

1. Recognizing potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and communicating them to the team
2. Clearly and accurately documenting the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, client's engagement history, and planned audit approach
3. Challenging procedures used in the past and attempt to enhance audit techniques
4. Demonstrating professionalism and competence in the client's environment
5. Maintaining a strong client focus, being responsive to client requests, and developing / maintaining productive working relationships with client personnel
6. Staying informed of current business/economic developments relevant to the client's business
7. Developing people through teamwork, integrity, and leadership
8. Collaborating with team members to set goals and responsibilities
9. Contributing ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team members' views
10. Using technology to continually learn, sharing knowledge with team members, and enhancing service delivery
11. Bringing potential opportunities to the team's attention
12. Seeking, developing, and presenting ideas to apply LYCA's knowledge and services

Skills and attributes for success

1. strong dedication to teamwork
2. professionalism and integrity
3. excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving ability
4. curiosity, critical thinking, an active learner, nimble, innovative and open to new ideas
5. flexibility to operate in a deadline- driven environment

To qualify for the role you must have

1. A Graduate degree in Accounting, and / or currently pursuing a professional accounting qualification / certification such as SOCPA, CA, CPA etc
2. Experience in a related field would be considered an asset