Assurance - Core Assurance - Manager - Dhabi, UAE

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 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 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

As an Audit 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.
• Acting in charge of designing the audit strategy and managing the audit execution in alignment with the engagement leader's guidance.
• Managing client relations with senior management, including delivering presentations to the board of directors and audit committees.
• Ensuring adherence to compliance with the risk, quality, and independence matters.
• Keeping up to date with local and national business and economic issues.
• Being responsible for the coaching, mentoring, and development of team members reporting to you.
• Encouraging involvement in digital initiatives and the use of audit transformation technologies.
• Participating in the recruitment process for interviewing and selecting competent candidates as per PwC hiring standards.

What will you bring?

You are ambitious and take advantage of opportunities to grow and develop. In addition, you recognize yourself in the following characteristics:

• A degree in accounting, finance, or other related academic major.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of professional experience in external financial audit in one of the big 4.
• Completed recognized professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA.
• Experience working with Energy/Utilities/Power industries/clients is a must.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• Confidence in challenging yourself and others to complete high-quality testing and documentation.
• Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels.
• 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.
• 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.

Why you’ll love working for PwC

We prioritize our people and find ways to help our employees, clients, and one another. With PwC, you will ignite a meaningful career and will be provided with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits designed to encourage your growth, including:

• A competitive remuneration plan.
• An inclusive and diverse culture.
• A flexible work framework to encourage work-life balance.
• Support for mental health and well-being.
• Limitless opportunities for continuous learning and digital upskilling.
• A friendly atmosphere that encourages innovative mindsets.
• A competitive schooling allowance and insurance packages.

If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, then you’re a future PwCer.