Senior Manager

RSM in Kuwait is a member firm of RSM International, a network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms present across more than 120 countries. The firm supports clients across the private sector, public sector and government-linked entities in Kuwait and the wider Gulf region through its assurance, tax and advisory practices.

RSM in Kuwait is looking to appoint a Senior Manager to its Assurance practice. The role involves managing statutory audit engagements from planning through to completion, and working closely with audit teams and clients across a range of industries. This is an in-office position based at the RSM in Kuwait office in Sharq, Kuwait.

• Plan, execute and oversee statutory audit engagements across a portfolio of clients, in line with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and applicable regulatory requirements
• Review audit working papers and financial statements prepared by the engagement team, and discuss findings with engagement partners
• Supervise, coach and support audit managers, seniors and associates throughout the engagement cycle
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines and re-sourcing to support the delivery of audits within agreed plans
• Maintain client relationships and act as a day-to-day point of contact for engagement matters
• Monitor developments in IFRS, ISA and relevant industry regulations, and apply these to engagement work
• Identify audit and business risks, and communicate these to engagement partners promptly
• Support business development activities, including proposals and client meetings
• Contribute to the training and professional development of audit staff

This is an in-office role based at the RSM in Kuwait office in Sharq, Kuwait.

• 10+ years of relevant experience, primarily in statutory audit
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent
• Prior experience with a Big Four firm is an advantage
• Working knowledge of IFRS and ISA
• Experience managing audit teams and multiple concurrent engagements
• Fluent in English;
  Arabic language skills are an advantage

• Ability to build collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Sound judgment in identifying and addressing audit and accounting issues
• Organized approach to managing competing engagement deadlines