Senior Associate - Assurance Services Russian Speaker

Senior Associate - Assurance Services (Russian Speaker)
Job Title:
Senior Associate (Russian Speaker)
Service Line / Team:
Audit and Assurance
Location:
Dubai
We at BDO in UAE are a diverse group of individuals from many cultures, and we share a common ambition:
to make a difference and be the spontaneous choice in the industry. We have an excellent Partner-to-staff ratio and an encouraging gender ratio, giving you more flexibility and high priority on mentorship and professional development.
At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins - and ends - with exceptional regard for our people. Relationships matter in our work and interactions with clients and how we work and interact with each other. What differentiates BDO as an employer is our focus on relationships.
Your opportunity
Responsible to lead and perform external audit of clients as per BDO audit methodology and ensuring a qualitative documentation.
Responsible to assist the client in preparation or review of financial statements of the allocated assignments as per the International Financial Reporting Standards.
Responsible for the overall project management of the audit engagement such as preparation of project plan, timely engagement with client and effective turnaround of audit deliverables.
Identify and discuss audit & accounting issues on a timely basis with the audit engagement team and the client along with proposing proper resolution of these matters.
Prepare reports and communicate findings and recommendations to the client and agree with them. Develop strengths to present to the Audit Committee/BOD/TCWG.
Follow the evolution of the client's needs, commercial focus and business objectives, and timely anticipate issues and questions. Propose relevant services and solutions to provide value addition.
Provide exceptional client service by understanding the client's requirement in detail and ensuring timely delivery.
Ensure continuous professional development by updating oneself on local regulations, International Financial Reporting Standards, any changes to audit methodology etc. and discussing any such changes with the clients proactively.
Key attributes
3+ years of post-qualification experience in auditing, with leading professional services firms or large multinational organisations and systems
Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
Successful record of engagement management
Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing)
Fluent in Russian (Reading, Speaking and Writing)
CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent is must
How to join us
We seek people who are driven and who work towards the best interest of the Team and the Firm - passionate professionals who are keen to develop lasting relationships, both internally and with our Clients.
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