Audit Assistant

Company Description

DSU Associates is a chartered accountant firm with a strong focus on personalized client interaction to identify and resolve challenges across various financial and business domains. Our services encompass Accounting & Bookkeeping, Auditing & Assurance, VAT Consultancy, Payroll Services, and Corporate Tax advisory, among others. We also specialize in ISO Certification, ICV Certification Consultancy, and Accounting Software Solutions. Operating from our registered offices in Dubai and Surat, we are committed to delivering tailored professional services to meet client-specific needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning audit engagements: understand client business, industry, internal control environment and key risks.
• Carry out audit procedures: tests of controls, substantive testing, analytical procedures of financial and non-financial data.
• Prepare audit work-papers, document findings, identify mis-statements and assess them individually and cumulatively against materiality.
• Draft or contribute to audit reports, management letters and other deliverables, summarising audit findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, ISAs, UAE regulatory requirements and firm's methodology.
• Assist in reviewing financial statements and disclosures for completeness, accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain client communication: coordinate with clients to gather information, resolve queries and ensure timely delivery.
• Use audit software, data analytics tools and Microsoft Office (especially Excel) to enhance audit efficiency.
• Contribute to budgeting of audit fees and monitor incurred time/expenses relative to budget.
• Stay abreast of changes in accounting, auditing and regulatory standards in the UAE and region.
• Provide coaching/mentoring to more junior team members (depending on level of seniority).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (Master's preferred but not required).
• Professional qualification (or working towards) such as ACCA, CPA, CA, ICAEW.
• Experience: typically 
  1-4 years
   of audit or finance experience depending on level (Associate vs Senior Associate).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and auditing standards (ISAs) in a UAE or international context.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), audit software and data analytics is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, manage multiple assignments. / Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset and comfort working with numbers, financial statements and audit data.
• Good understanding of business processes, internal controls and risk-assessment frameworks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English is essential)
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team; a collaborator.
• Good organisational and time-management skills—able to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines.
• Integrity, ethics and professional scepticism—essential in audit roles.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn; openness to new audit tools/technologies.

What's in It For You

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients (local UAE businesses, free-zone entities, multinational groups) and industries.
• Opportunity to develop your audit career and professional accreditations (e.g., ACCA/CA) within a supportive environment.
• Mentoring and training to build technical and soft-skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits in line with industry and Dubai market.
• Possibility of progression into Senior Associate, Manager and beyond roles.

Reporting Lines & Career Path

• Typically reports to Audit Senior or Audit Manager.
• Works closely with other associates, seniors and partners on audit engagements.
• Possible progression: Audit Associate → Senior Associate → Audit Manager → Senior Manager → Partner.

Additional Considerations for Dubai Market

• Understanding the regulatory environment in UAE (e.g., local company law, UAE Corporate Tax regime, free-zone rules) is advantageous.
• Experience in free-zone entities, multi-entity groups and international reporting may add value.
• Familiarity with digital audit tools and data analytics is increasingly important.
• Flexibility for travel among client sites and possible overtime during peak audit periods (year-end, interim).

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Auditing: 1 year (Required)