Audit & Assurance Associate (UAE Nationals)

About the role

Deloitte, one of the world’s largest professional services firms, is seeking an Audit & Assurance Associate for its Dubai/Sharjah offices. The role offers exposure to audit and risk advisory work, supporting clients while developing technical and professional capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrates an appreciation of the importance of addressing specific audit and risk advisory priorities in line with stakeholder requirements.
• Performs risk assessment procedures and applies relevant accounting standards to identify risks of material misstatement.
• Delivers high‑quality audits using Global Audit Imperatives, methodology, content, guidance and learning tools.
• Formulates reasonable judgments and conclusions to provide informative and timely audit outputs.
• Ensures compliance with auditing and accounting standards, local laws, ethical standards, independence requirements and the firm’s quality control procedures.

Required profile

• Degree in accounting, auditing or a related field.
• Relevant work experience such as internships, summer positions or school jobs.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem‑solving and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and collaborate with professionals at all levels.
• Fluent in English; bilingual Arabic/English candidates are preferred.

Required skills

• Risk assessment procedures
• Compliance with auditing and accounting standards
• Ethical standards
• Global Audit Imperatives
• Accounting Standards
• Independence requirements