Assistant Manager - Risk Advisory (Arabic Speaker)

About BDO
BDO UAE provides audit and assurance, advisory, tax and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.
As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organizations, we have clients of all types and sizes, from large corporate organizations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across various industry sectors.
From a global beginning in 1963 with five firms, today BDO extends across 166 countries and territories, with 115,661 people working out of 1,776 offices.
About the Role
BDO UAE is currently looking for an Assistant Manager to join their dynamic Risk Advisory team in UAE. The location will be based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi depending on business requirements.
This role will entail being:
On smaller Risk Advisory engagements – manage the delivery of the engagement from client acceptance/reappointment through to delivering the final report and archiving the completed files.
On larger Risk Advisory engagements – execute the delivery of the engagement by supervising Risk Advisory staff where relevant and managing upwards to project leaders with ownership.
Assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders.
Support in business development initiatives.
Build strong internal relationships within the BDO Risk Advisory Services Division and across other Service Divisions.
Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff.
Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
5+ years of experience in Internal Audit
Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
Highly refined planning, leadership, relationship building and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment is required.
Excellent interpersonal skills – with positive & enthusiastic attitude.
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a similar profile.
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent.
Must possess a professional certification such as CA/ACCA/CPA/CIA
Strong attention to detail and an analytical mind.
Due to the nature of the role & clients, proficiency in Arabic is mandatory.
What It's Like to Work at BDO UAE
While many accounting firms offer professional services, few match our rich culture of opportunity, personal fulfillment, and long-term growth.
We are dedicated to the sustainable development of our people, respecting their talents and fostering their growth. Accountability and personal responsibility are encouraged at all levels, supported by structured career planning and training.
Our global culture respects local cultural nuances and strives to be ethical, socially, and environmentally responsible everywhere we operate.
At BDO UAE, our diverse team is united by a shared ambition to make a meaningful impact and become the industry’s top choice.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level
Employment type

Full-time
Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries

Accounting
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