307 Auditor Positions jobs in Bahrain

Job Title: Senior External Auditor (Statutory Audits)

Location: Bahrain

Employment: Full Time

Company: Russell Bedford Assure Audit

• Lead statutory audit engagements across diverse industries in small and medium sectors.
• Plan, execute, and finalize external audits in compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), IFRS, and Bahrain regulatory requirements.
• Review and analyze financial statements to ensure compliance with applicable laws, accounting standards, and client-specific reporting frameworks.
• Supervise and guide junior audit staff in audit procedures, work allocation, and professional development.
• Develop and implement audit programs, ensuring effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with the latest auditing standards.
• Identify accounting, compliance, and control weaknesses; provide practical, value-added recommendations to clients.
• Communicate audit findings and draft clear, accurate audit reports with actionable insights for client management and stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients during statutory audits, maintaining strong professional relationships and ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Stay updated with changes in IFRS, auditing standards, and Bahrain statutory requirements issued by the Ministry of Industry & Commerce, CBB, and other regulators.
• Independently manage multiple client engagements while ensuring high-quality deliverables within deadlines.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, training initiatives, and continuous improvement within the audit practice.

• Professional Certification: Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or ACCA mandatory. Additional certifications are an advantage.
• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant external audit experience, preferably within a mid-tier audit firm.
• Strong knowledge of statutory audits, IFRS, ISA, and Bahrain Companies Law requirements.

• Proven ability to manage statutory audit engagements independently.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting standards, auditing standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report writing skills.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor audit teams, ensuring discipline, quality, and timeliness.
• High professional ethics, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering value-added services.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead statutory audit engagements across diverse industries in small and medium sectors.
• Plan, execute, and finalize external audits in compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), IFRS, and Bahrain regulatory requirements.
• Review and analyze financial statements to ensure compliance with applicable laws, accounting standards, and client-specific reporting frameworks.
• Supervise and guide junior audit staff in audit procedures, work allocation, and professional development.
• Develop and implement audit programs, ensuring effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with the latest auditing standards.
• Identify accounting, compliance, and control weaknesses; provide practical, value-added recommendations to clients.
• Communicate audit findings and draft clear, accurate audit reports with actionable insights for client management and stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients during statutory audits, maintaining strong professional relationships and ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Stay updated with changes in IFRS, auditing standards, and Bahrain statutory requirements issued by the Ministry of Industry & Commerce, CBB, and other regulators.
• Independently manage multiple client engagements while ensuring high-quality deliverables within deadlines.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, training initiatives, and continuous improvement within the audit practice.

DESIRED PROFILE

Professional Certification:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or ACCA mandatory.
• Additional certifications are an advantage.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant external audit experience, preferably within a mid-tier audit firm.
• Strong knowledge of statutory audits, IFRS, ISA, and Bahrain Companies Law requirements.

Core Competencies:

• Proven ability to manage statutory audit engagements independently.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting standards, auditing standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report writing skills.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor audit teams, ensuring discipline, quality, and timeliness.
• High professional ethics, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering value-added services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: BD BD per month

Experience:

• external audit: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CA, ACCA, or CPA qualification (Preferred)

Senior External Auditor | Bahrain
At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.

We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity
EY is looking for a Senior Auditor to assist our Audit team at Bahrain office in accurately reporting financial statements and offering valuable insights on accounting matters.

Your Key Responsibilities
As part of the Audit team, you'll contribute technically to audit engagements and internal projects. You'll build relationships, identify potential business opportunities for EY, and focus on anticipating risks. Additionally, you'll ensure that client deliverables are of high quality and undergo review by the next-level reviewer before submission

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Strong academic record, including a degree and professional qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, CA
• 4+ years of professional experience in external audit professional services firms.
• Exposure of leading banking or non-banking audits, preferably on group audits with hands-on experience on consolidation.
• Well-versed with IFRS 7, 9, 10, 13, 15 and 16.
• Track record with a leading international audit firm
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ideally, you'll also

• Have proficiency in Arabic language

What We Look For
We seek confident entrepreneurs to drive innovative strategic visions and shape their unique EY journey with business acumen.

What We Offer You
At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

EY
| Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

Overview

Senior External Auditor | Bahrain

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

EY is looking for a Senior Auditor to assist our Audit team at Bahrain office in accurately reporting financial statements and offering valuable insights on accounting matters.

• As part of the Audit team, you'll contribute technically to audit engagements and internal projects.
• You'll build relationships, identify potential business opportunities for EY, and focus on anticipating risks.
• Additionally, you'll ensure that client deliverables are of high quality and undergo review by the next-level reviewer before submission.

• Strong academic record, including a degree and professional qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, CA
• 4+ years of professional experience in external audit professional services firms.
• Exposure of leading banking or non-banking audits, preferably on group audits with hands-on experience on consolidation.
• Well-versed with IFRS 7, 9, 10, 13, 15 and 16.
• Track record with a leading international audit firm
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Have proficiency in Arabic language

We seek confident entrepreneurs to drive innovative strategic visions and shape their unique EY journey with business acumen.

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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

Overview

EY is looking for a Senior Auditor to assist our Audit team at Bahrain office in accurately reporting financial statements and offering valuable insights on accounting matters.

As part of the Audit team, you'll contribute technically to audit engagements and internal projects. You'll build relationships, identify potential business opportunities for EY, and focus on anticipating risks. Additionally, you'll ensure that client deliverables are of high quality and undergo review by the next-level reviewer before submission.

• Strong academic record, including a degree and professional qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, CA
• 4+ years of professional experience in external audit professional services firms.
• Exposure of leading banking or non-banking audits, preferably on group audits with hands-on experience on consolidation.
• Well-versed with IFRS 7, 9, 10, 13, 15 and 16.
• Track record with a leading international audit firm
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Have proficiency in Arabic language

We seek confident entrepreneurs to drive innovative strategic visions and shape their unique EY journey with business acumen.

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

General

• Perform and control the full audit cycle, including risk management and control management over operations' effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with applicable directives and regulations.
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.
• Analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, and flowcharts.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document processes.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Maintain open communication with management, the audit committee, and the national audit office.
• Document processes and prepare audit findings memorandum.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor implementation of corrective actions.
• Stay up to date on local regulations and best practices.

BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

· Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

· CRMA, ACCA, or CPA (highly preferred).

· At least 8 years of experience in the field.

· Advanced computer skills in MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).

· Ability to work with large amounts of data and compile detailed reports.

· High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.

· Fluency in Arabic and English.

Skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Proficiency in audit software and financial analysis tools.

· Knowledge of local regulations and compliance standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting or Finance: 8 years (Required)

• Plan and execute comprehensive internal audit engagements.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Identify risks and inefficiencies within business processes.
• Document audit findings, observations, and recommendations.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports for management.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• Utilize data analytics tools to support audit procedures.
• Provide advisory services to business units on internal control matters.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal audit or public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), and risk management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience with audit management software is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit projects simultaneously.

GULF/GCC EXPERIENCE MANDATORY

Governance, risk mgt & internal control frameworks within a diversified group of companies

- 5-7 years of internal audit experience

- IFRS, risk-based auditing & process improvement

- ERP: SAP or Oracle

• Plan, design, and execute comprehensive internal audits in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance procedures.
• Identify control deficiencies, operational inefficiencies, and potential areas of non-compliance.
• Develop practical and cost-effective recommendations to address identified risks and weaknesses.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented audit reports for management and the audit committee.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and assess their effectiveness.
• Conduct special investigations and ad-hoc audits as requested.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Stay current with professional audit standards, industry best practices, and relevant regulations.
• Assist in the development of the annual internal audit plan.
• Provide training and guidance to junior audit staff if applicable.
• Utilize data analytics tools to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional certification such as CIA, CPA, or CISA is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or a related field, preferably within a corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk management principles.
• Excellent knowledge of audit methodologies, procedures, and best practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and audit management software.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex findings clearly.
• Proven ability to manage multiple audit projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment.
• High ethical standards and professional skepticism.
• Experience in specific industries relevant to the client's business is a plus.