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Standard Chartered Middle East Audit and Assurance (LLC)

We are a professional services firm with deep expertise in audit and assurance. We are authorized to operate in both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, delivering high-quality services across the region. 

In Saudi Arabia, we hold a Professional Investment License (No. 109134404176879) issued by the Ministry of Investment and a Commercial Registration (No. 1010847014) from the Ministry of Commerce. In the United Arab Emirates, our Abu Dhabi branch operates under Professional License No. CN 2093177.

Our extensive experience, combined with a highly qualified team, has earned us a strong reputation for understanding and meeting the needs of businesses. We follow the International Standards on Auditing (ISA), which help establish effective controls and ensure the credibility and fairness of financial information.

We also comply with standards issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), promoting high-quality auditing and assurance practices tailored to the nature of each client’s business.

Our Vision

To make the complex simple and unlock what truly matters through expertise, practical solutions, and a commitment to lasting impact.

Our Mission

To deliver trusted professional audit and assurance services, grounded in international standards and aligned with regulatory requirements in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, through a well-equipped team that solves what matters and delivers lasting value.

Our Values

Our values shape every aspect of our work – from the standards we uphold to the impact we deliver for clients and communities..
Integrity

Excellence

Partnership

Curiosity

Continuous Development

Relationships that Last

Our Approach...

We deliver high-quality audit and assurance by combining global best practices with local compliance—building trust and fueling growth.

  • International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
    As per Saudi Arabia
  • Ensures quality and consistency across enterprise types, industries, and accounting transactions
  • Maintains compliance across local and global markets
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) & IFRS for Small and Medium-Sized Entities (IFRS for SMEs)
  • Full adoption of global financial reporting standards
  • Ensures alignment with the Kingdom’s regulatory framework
  • Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA)
  • Incorporates local accounting rules
  • Maintains compliance with national authorities

Global Professional Alliance

As part of XLNC Global Professional Excellence, a top-tier global alliance of international accounting and consulting firms, and the sixth-largest network under GGI, our firm is positioned to deliver expert advice backed by global insights and local relevance.

Through this alliance, we access trusted experts worldwide, each offering deep insight into compliance and regulatory requirements.

This global reach is designed to support our clients – whether they are pursuing cross-border opportunities or require international expertise alongside their local operations. Wherever their business goes, we are here to enable their growth and be a trusted partner in their success journey!

Meet Our Co-Founders

Salem Mansour Elshaer

Partner

CPA, SOCPA, ACMA, CGMA, EAAA, CISA, IPASAS, IFRS, CBM, CGRC, CVA, REGA

Experience

Salem is a Chartered Accountant (Registration No. 1199), certified by the Accounts Auditors Department of the Ministry of Economy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). He brings over 30 years of experience in the Kingdom, gained through executive roles at several prestigious organizations, including:
  • Founder – Standard Chartered Middle East, Audit & Assurance (LLC)
  • Executive Director of Finance and Planning - Arabian Oud
  • Head of Finance - Tadawi Saudi Healthcare.
  • Director of Finance - Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group.
  • Head of Managerial Accounting Department - Arab National Bank.
This background has equipped him with deep professional and technical expertise to lead, implement, and oversee core professional functions, including:
  • Audit & Assurance
  • Internal Auditing
  • Strategic & Operational Planning
  • Zakat and Tax
  • Corporate Governance
  • Risk Management
  • Valuation
  • Due diligence
  • Executive Financial Reporting
  • Data & Information Analysis
  • Financial Forecasting
  • ERP System Management
  • IPO Readiness
  • REGA - WAFI

Nasser A. Alatshan

Partner

SOCPA, CPA, GRCP, ICEP, IAAP, IPASAS, REGA

Experience

Nasser is a SOCPA Fellow and certified practitioner (License No. 880), holding a consultation license (No. 969484) issued by the Ministry of Commerce, Saudi Arabia. He is a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of experience across several prestigious companies, including:
  • Partner – Standard Chartered Middle East, Audit & Assurance (LLC)
  • Financial Manager – Saudi-Korean Company for Maintenance and Property Management “Mumtalakat”
  • Senior Business Development Expert – Saudi Electricity Company
  • Auditor – Talal Khalaf Saleh Chartered Accountants and Auditors
Nasser brings a depth of professional and technical experience that enables effective leadership and oversight of core activities, including:
  • External Auditing
  • Internal Auditing
  • Executive Reporting
  • Data and Information Analysis
  • Financial Forecasting Analysis
  • Risk Analysis
  • WAFI
  • Valuation
  • Due diligence
  • Restructuring
  • Governance
  • Accounting Systems