RAA Auditing appoints Omar Mughal as partner
RAA Auditing, an accounting and advisory firms with three UAE offices, has appointed Omar Mughal as a partner and member of its leadership team.
Omar Mughal brings more than 17 years of audit experience across the UK, South Africa, and the UAE to his new role, gained at global counterparts including RSM, BDO, Deloitte and PwC.
Throughout his career, he has engaged with banks, investment firms and other regulated entities across various regulatory environments. He specializes in regulatory audit requirements across multiple jurisdictions, IFRS and financial instruments.
At RAA Auditing, Mughal leads the Audit function which delivers engagements across a client base spanning investment firms, fintech businesses, hospitality groups, retail and trading businesses, holding companies and private offices. His role includes overseeing statutory audits, leading internal practice reviews, managing IFRS advisory matters, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and reporting standards.
He also serves as an Engagement Quality Reviewer, providing independent oversight of audit opinions, and undertakes forensic assignments and external file reviews for clients with more specialized requirements.
Mughal is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and holds a degree from Middlesex University. He also holds a certification as a Cryptocurrency Auditor, one held by only a few auditors in the region.
Established in 2016, RAA Auditing is a professional services firm serving UAE clients across various industries from its offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The firm is registered across several jurisdictions including ADGM, DIFC, DAFZ and UAE Mainland.
“Omar’s appointment reflects our continued investment in building a leadership team equipped to navigate an increasingly complex landscape,” said RAA Auditing in a post announcing the hire. “His arrival will help our Audit practice reach new heights, as part of our broader growth ambition across the United Arab Emirates.”
