27 Audit Team jobs in Bahrain

Our client, a prominent financial institution with a significant presence in the region, is seeking an experienced and highly ethical Internal Audit Manager to lead their internal audit function in **Zallaq, Southern, BH**. This senior role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive audit plans to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance structures across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of audit methodologies, financial regulations, and a keen eye for detail, ensuring the company operates with integrity and efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to significantly influence the organization's control environment and compliance posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the annual internal audit plan based on risk assessments and organizational priorities.
• Lead and supervise audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, in accordance with professional standards.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls related to financial reporting, operations, and compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify key risks and control weaknesses across various business units.
• Prepare detailed audit reports that clearly articulate findings, assess root causes, and provide practical, actionable recommendations.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations by management to ensure timely and effective remediation.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and inform audit procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, including senior management.
• Mentor and develop the internal audit team, fostering a high-performance culture and professional growth.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations effectively to the Audit Committee and senior leadership.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA, or equivalent is mandatory.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or a related risk management field, with at least 2 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk management principles.
• Proficiency in audit software and data analytics tools is highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional report writing and presentation skills.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and professional skepticism.

This is a vital role for an accomplished audit professional seeking to make a substantial impact on an organization's governance and control framework.

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their on-going strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data - and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You will use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.

Our tailored external audit services help build trust and confidence through transparency, clarity and consistency. We are 79,000+ professionals based worldwide across 150 countries. Audit services involve reporting on the fairness in all material respects with which a client’s audited financial statements are presented, in conformity with the applicable financial reporting framework.

**The opportunity**

EY is looking for Managers with insurance sector experience to join the Audit team to lead on complex audit engagements and support growth of the Audit business.

**Your key responsibilities**

As a Manager, you will manage the delivery of audit engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with Associate Partners or Partners and executing it in compliance with EY’s policies and protocols. When required, you'll personally execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement. You’ll also assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders as well as participate in business development initiatives.

You'll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and confirm that work delivered to clients is of a high quality. As part of this, you'll anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues, as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring. You will also contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Assurance professionals and contribute to the maintenance of an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff.

**Skills and attributes for success**

Pro
- activity, accountability and results
- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.

**To qualify for the role, you must have**
- Strong academic record, including a degree and professional accounting qualification
- At least eight years of professional experience in external audit
- Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques and experience managing teams
- Specific industry experience in Insurance & banking
- Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm
- Understanding of currently applicable and upcoming IFRS as well as US GAAP
- Experience of risk-based audit process
- Knowledge of use of audit tools and data analytic tools
- Coaching, mentoring and counselling experience
- Fluent English communication skills
- Effective presentation skills

**Ideally, you’ll also have**
- Proficiency in the Arabic language
- Experience in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region

**What we look for**

We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand-new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

**What we offer**

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

- **
Continuous learning**: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- ** Success as defined by you**: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- ** Transformative leadership**: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- ** Diverse and inclusive culture**: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

**If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.**

**The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.**

**EY | Building a better working world**

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting

Our client is actively recruiting for an experienced Audit Senior to join their prestigious auditing firm located in **Zallaq, Southern, BH**. This role is integral to delivering high-quality audit services to a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries. The Audit Senior will be responsible for planning, executing, and supervising audit engagements, ensuring that all audits are conducted in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include managing audit teams, developing audit strategies, identifying key risk areas, and performing substantive testing and controls testing.

The successful candidate will build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a primary point of contact for audit-related matters. This position requires a deep understanding of auditing principles, financial reporting frameworks, and risk assessment techniques. You will be expected to clearly communicate audit findings, provide recommendations for improving internal controls and business processes, and prepare comprehensive audit reports. Continuous professional development and staying abreast of changes in accounting and auditing standards are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and supervise financial statement audits for a diverse client base.
• Assess client internal control systems and identify areas for improvement.
• Perform risk assessments and develop audit plans accordingly.
• Conduct substantive testing of financial accounts and transactions.
• Manage audit engagement teams, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to client management.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate audit reports.
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Stay current with changes in accounting, auditing, and tax laws.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional certification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in public accounting or internal audit.
• Proven experience in managing audit engagements and client relationships.
• Proficiency in audit software and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong understanding of auditing standards (e.g., ISA, PCAOB) and financial reporting frameworks (e.g., IFRS).
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate audit teams.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.

Description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Job Description & Summary

PwC Global Overview

With offices in 152 countries and almost 328,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for, by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.

PwC Middle East Overview

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team with its tailored solutions, brings international experience, helping our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.

Line of Service Overview

Our Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2,300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network that is operating worldwide. PwC Middle East’s Assurance practice combines the right mix of human-led and tech powered solutions to provide our clients with quality audits and other risk services that create confidence and impact in our region and across society.

What is expected from you?

As an External Audit Senior Associate you will be contributing in delivering the best service to our clients. You will be reporting to Managers and above, working as part of a team that helps the clients building trust, solving complex challenges, and proactively assisting in the management of several engagements. Your job duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Using your analytical skills to analyse the client's financial statements and ensure they adhere to financial regulations
• Examining financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment
• Asking a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – to a range of individuals at our client organizations
• Testing the client organization's internal controls and processes
• Building trust and credibility with the clients by understanding their expectations and delivering high quality services
• Taking accountability for researching and understanding key facts on the client;s industry information before the engagement begins
• Communicating with the Manager and/ or Partner in a timely manner with respect to engagement progress – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time, budget, etc.
• Taking full ownership of external file completion
• Analyzing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from the budgets
• Reviewing the work of the associate levels and providing them on-job training, coaching and timely constructive feedback to help them grow in their career
• Ensuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk, quality and independence matters
• Engaging and dealing effectively with diverse teams from the planning through the completion phase of the audit as well as closely following up on the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting the timeline and the firm’s internal KPI’s
• Taking part in the digital initiatives and upskilling areas which aligns most with your team’s business needs
• Performing other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables

What will you bring?

You are ambitious and you utilize opportunities to grow and develop. In addition, you recognise yourself in the following characteristics:

• A degree in accounting, finance or any other related academic major
• Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferably)
• Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a Big 4 professional services firm
• Experience working with diverse range of industries
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus
• Business development and client relationship building skills
• Willingness to challenge the ‘norms’ and to create a cohesive and effective working team
• Excellent project management skills
• Knowledge in any Audit technologies, and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plus
• Commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
• Thorough technical skills and experience regarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards, with demonstrated exceptional performance
• Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality
• Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams
• Strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client/Manager

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviors that help us deliver our business strategy - that make up “The PwC Professional”.

The PwC Professional framework plays a significant role in outlining the capabilities needed by our people to flourish, learn and develop together as leaders at every level. The framework exists to support the development and career progression of our people, helping them to meet the expectations of our clients, colleagues and communities in today’s changing global marketplace.

Why you’ll love working for PwC

• We’re a business that leads with the heart and we prioritize our people. Led by our value of care, we find ways to help our people, our clients and one another. With PwC, you will ignite a meaningful career and will be provided with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits designed to encourage your growth, like:
• A competitive remuneration plan in which you will be rewarded for your success and acknowledged for the value you provide to our company.
• We encourage an inclusive and diverse culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. This makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients.
• A flexible workframe to encourage work-life balance.
• We care about our employees' mental health and well-being by providing specialists to offer advice, as well as meditation, yoga, and other relaxation online sessions.
• Limitless opportunities for continuous learning and digital upskilling.
• A friendly atmosphere that encourages innovative mindsets, relationships development, and assisting others in growing and working in ways that bring out their best.
• A competitive Schooling allowance and insurance packages (As per PwC policy).

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If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer.

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit {+ 24 more}

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion.


Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  

Required Skills

Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements
Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes

Government Clearance Required?
Yes

Job Posting End Date

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Professional Services

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Description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit {+ 24 more}

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with a background in Finance.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi; knowledge of Arabic will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Internal Audit or Internal Control functions.

Job Summary

• Checking POS Chief and cash collection editing, solving mistakes, posting sales statements to SAP, cashier and supervisor ID creation in POS.
• Mgo Miro reversal and MAP updating for retail and warehouse.
• Supervising internal auditing processes.
• SAP finance support.
• Booking utility invoices and payments before the due date.
• Preparing VAT assessment reports for NBR.
• Providing salary deduction details to HR, salary simulation, and FI posting.
• Managing month-end closing processes in MM and FI modules, checking consignment sales, and providing sales details to procurement.
• Preparing monthly reports for the Finance Manager.
• Planning, organizing, and posting cyclic, half-year, year-end, and other physical inventory counts.
• Assisting in budget preparation.
• Supporting external audits.

Notes:

• Work pattern: 5 days a week.
• Work location: Bahrain.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: BD BD per month

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We have an urgent requirement for Manager, ERP Audit with our one of our client in Bahrain

Job Purpose, Duties & Responsibilities

Audit planning & completion: Assist Senior Manager/CIA in preparation and follow-up of ERP audit plans and ensure timely completion as scheduled.

ERP systems review: Study business processes and control structure in Oracle ERP system for specific modules like Financials, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and related applications like Taleo and Hyperion and other customized solutions. Identify control gaps in them and suggest for improvement.

Other Business applications review: Understand various business applications like Salesforce and Syncron implemented across the Group from controls perspective to identify the gaps and recommend appropriate solutions.

Ensuring compliance: Ensure that the Group’s policies and procedures like Delegation of Authority Limits (DAL) are embedded in such ERP systems & other applications, wherever applicable.

Evaluate changes : Assess all the new processes and major modifications proposed in the ERP and other applications for availability of internal controls through analysis of the design documents and attending demo and other discussions.

Enhancement Requests analysis: Analyze Enhancement Requests raised by the user time to time to ensure that mitigated controls are not lost or new gaps will not emanate with introduction of those enhancements.

Review of Responsibility Matrix: Review the existing Responsibility Matrix configured, and Reports access given, and new Responsibilities/Reports assigned to the Users to ensure they match with their job responsibilities and necessary control checks are maintained.

Information accuracy: Verification of the accuracy of System Reports and business information generated from the ERP & other applications.

Audit reporting: Prepare Audit Reports, categorizing audit findings based on risk perception, and suggest practicable solutions.

Report follow-ups: Conduct follow-up reviews of previous audit areas/assignments on a periodical basis with necessary analysis and report on the current status.

Special assignments: Conduct special assignments/investigations as recommended by CIA / Upper Management and suggest new areas / ideas, for further improvements.

Expert guidance & support: Provide guidance on business processes and necessary details to other auditors and support them for audit checks though system for effective conduct of their reviews.

Documentation: Maintain necessary audit files including working papers in a systematic manner.

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About KPMG

KPMG in Bahrain employs over 350 professionals and partners. We provide our clients with a suite of locally supported Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. We recruit the best and brightest from around the world and currently have a workforce representing over 20 countries across our teams. We also pride ourselves in our capabilities to attract, nurture, and empower talent from our communities locally.

Primary role:

The IT Auditor manages IT Audit involvement in multiple engagements. Key responsibilities include tracking and communicating progress, issues, and observations in a timely manner; ensuring quality and consistency in documentation by team members according to IT Audit templates and working papers; handling engagements independently with minimal supervision; supporting the implementation of the System of Quality Management (SoQM) and conducting annual assessments of the firm's IT controls; and assisting in reviews for 2LoD projects related to IT Audit.

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