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Osama Elniel

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Audit Assistant Manager at EY with over 8 years of experience in financial reporting and compliance. Led diverse audit engagements for publicly listed companies and IPO-bound entities across sectors such as real estate, hospitality, and retail. Expertise in IFRS and ISA, utilizing advanced data analytics tools to enhance audit quality. Proven ability to manage large-scale audits, mentor teams, and communicate effectively with stakeholders, and demonstrated success in fostering client relationships

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Audit Assistant Manager

EY
10.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded audit engagements for listed clients and IPO-bound entities, ensuring strict compliance with IFRS and ISA.
  • Managed project timelines, resources, and client communications, consistently meeting reporting deadlines and quality standards.
  • Utilized EY Helix to drive data-driven audits, improving risk identification and enhancing overall assurance quality.
  • Acted as primary liaison with client executives and audit partners, presenting key findings and strategic recommendations.
  • Supervised and mentored cross-functional teams of 4–8 auditors, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Coordinated multi-location group audits with tight deadlines, streamlining collaboration and reporting consistency.
  • Delivered clear, actionable management letters that led to tangible process improvements for clients

Senior Auditor

EY
02.2020 - 09.2022
  • Execute audit process effectively with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters.
  • Implemented fieldwork on clients sites and liaise with other departments to ensure smooth delivery of audit process.
  • Coach other less experienced colleagues, provide them with on-job training, develop their familiarity with our audit methodology and review their work for sign off by Manager/Senior Manager.
  • Demonstrate expertise in primary accounting frameworks (IFRS ) and in related financial reporting matters.
  • Establish proficiency in using EY Global Audit Methodology to perform assurance engagement in compliance with International Standards of Auditing (ISA).
  • Identify areas that require improvement in clients business processes, define possible recommendations and deliver Management Letter to client.
  • Managed strong client relationships to deliver exceptional service and maintain repeat business.
  • Reviewed working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Assessed internal controls by identifying variances and deficiencies and recommending critical changes.
  • Developed and executed strategy for audit engagements.

Audit Associate

Reanda Saudi Arabia (Formerly Awaji CPAs, A Member Of Alliot International Alliance)
05.2016 - 01.2020
  • Conducted substantive audit procedures and testing in line with Internation auditing standards.
  • Evaluated internal control systems and contributed to process improvement recommendations.
  • Prepared detailed working papers and supported audit documentation for managerial sign-off.
  • Communicated directly with client management to resolve audit-related issues effectively.

Audit Intern

Reanda Saudi Arabia (Formerly Awaji CPAs, A Member Of Alliot International Alliance)
01.2015 - 03.2015
  • Awaji Certified Public Accountants Maintained updated client databases.
  • Reviewed completion of audit current files.
  • Checked arithmetic accuracy of audited financial statements.
  • Reviewed and inspected bank reconciliations.
  • Prepared and sent receivables confirmation requests.

Education

Bachelors of Arts (Hons) Accounting And Finance - Accounting and Finance

University of West of England

Skills

  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
  • Financial statements analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Technical writing
  • Group audits
  • Digital audit and data analytics
  • Project management
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Coaching

Certification

  • ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Timeline

Audit Assistant Manager

EY
10.2022 - Current

Senior Auditor

EY
02.2020 - 09.2022

Audit Associate

Reanda Saudi Arabia (Formerly Awaji CPAs, A Member Of Alliot International Alliance)
05.2016 - 01.2020

Audit Intern

Reanda Saudi Arabia (Formerly Awaji CPAs, A Member Of Alliot International Alliance)
01.2015 - 03.2015

Bachelors of Arts (Hons) Accounting And Finance - Accounting and Finance

University of West of England

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