Assurance - External Audit Manager / Senior Manager (Banking / Insurance) - Riyadh, KSA

Description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 328,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Job Description & Summary

As an Audit Manager/Senior Manager, you will be in charge of an iconic client portfolio and you will be responsible for managing the full cycle of your audit assignments. You will be working as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive Auditing experience. Your job duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Assisting proactively in the management of a portfolio of clients, where you will be responsible for the day-to-day management, client liaison, and technical issues management.
• Being responsible for business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
• Developing strategies to solve complex technical challenges and contribute to the development of your own and your team’s technical acumen.
• Assisting in the management and delivery of large projects, ensuring that key deadlines are met.
• Designing the audit strategy and managing the audit execution in alignment with the engagement leader's guidance.
• Advising clients on financial reporting and regulatory developments, as well as staying up to date with regulatory changes by attending internal and external seminars.
• Managing client relations with senior management, including delivering presentations to the board of directors and audit committees.
• Ensuring compliance with risk, quality, and independence matters.
• Keeping up to date with local and national business and economic issues.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing team members reporting to you while caring about their well-being.
• Encouraging involvement in digital initiatives and the use of audit transformation technologies.
• Participating in the recruitment process for interviewing and selecting candidates as per PwC hiring standards.

What will you bring?

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other related academic major.
• Minimum of 6-10 years of professional experience in external financial audit in one of the big 4.
• Completed a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA.
• Experience in auditing Banking/Insurance clients is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus.
• Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit from planning to completion.
• Applying the international standards on Auditing (ISAs) on the external audit of financial services with profound IFRS knowledge relevant to the FS practice.
• Confidence in challenging yourself and others to complete high-quality testing and documentation.
• Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels - both internally and externally.
• Driving innovative thinking and supporting others through change and uncertainty.
• Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge.
• Taking pride in your work and in the Audit profession, showing resilience and demonstrating dedication to self-development.
• Promoting and encouraging others to value difference when working in diverse teams.
• Knowledge in any Audit technologies and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plus.

Travel Requirements
Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes

Government Clearance Required?
Yes

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