Experienced Associate – Real Estate Audit (Audit & Assurance)

About the role

Deloitte is seeking a detail‑oriented Experienced Associate to join its Audit & Assurance team, focusing on real‑estate development clients in the UAE. The role involves planning and executing audits, assessing compliance with accounting standards, and delivering clear audit reports.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits of real‑estate developers, including financial statement audits, internal control assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Evaluate the accuracy and completeness of financial records related to land acquisition, construction costs, revenue recognition, and asset valuation.
• Assess the appropriateness of accounting policies applied to real‑estate projects, including cost capitalisation, impairment testing, and fair‑value measurement.
• Review contracts, joint ventures, lease agreements, and other legal documents to identify audit risks and ensure compliance.
• Identify and evaluate risks of material misstatement, including fraud risks, and design audit procedures to address these risks.
• Analyse project budgets, cost tracking, and cash‑flow management to verify financial integrity.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and areas for improvement.
• Liaise with client management, project managers, and other stakeholders to discuss audit issues and facilitate resolution.
• Stay updated on industry trends, accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP), and regulatory changes affecting real‑estate development.
• Utilise audit software and data‑analytics tools to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in accounting, auditing, or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of real‑estate accounting standards (IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IAS 40, etc.).
• Familiarity with real‑estate development processes, contracts, and regulatory environment.
• Fluent in English (reading, speaking, writing); bilingual Arabic/English preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency with audit software.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with data‑analytics tools (plus).
• Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP accounting frameworks.