Assurance - External Audit Manager (AWM & Insurance)

PwC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Well-being programs

Digital upskilling

Job summary

PwC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Assurance – External Audit Manager (AWM & Insurance) to lead a flagship client portfolio and manage full audit cycles. You will drive project management, client relations, and adoption of audit tech to deliver high-quality audits.

Ideal candidates have 6–8 years in Big 4 external audits, with banking/insurance experience, ACCA/CA/ACA/CPA, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience applying ISAs to external audits of financial services.
• Strong IFRS knowledge (IFRS9, IFRS17) and FS regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of audit technologies and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of a client portfolio and oversee day-to-day liaison.
• Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges and guide teams.
• Manage large audits from planning to completion and meet deadlines.
• Advise on financial reporting and regulatory developments.
• Build client relationships at senior levels and present to boards.

Skills

ISAs knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Communication skills

Data analytics

Audit technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

ACCA/CA/ACA/CPA

Job description

Job Title: Assurance – External Audit Manager (AWM & Insurance)

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description / Role:

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’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting proactively in the management of a portfolio of client, 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 delivering of large projects, ensuring that key deadlines are met.
• Acting in charge of designing the audit strategy and managing the audit execution in allignment with the engagement leader guidance.
• Advising clients on financial reporting and regulatory developments, as well as staying up to date with the 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 you are adhering 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 while caring about their well-being.
• Encouraging involvement in digital initiatives and the use of audit transformation technologies, as well as the use of alternative delivery models, in order to ensure compliance with our firm’s vision and ensure a more robust audit.
• Taking part of the recruitment process for interviewing and selecting the most competent candidates as per PwC hiring standards.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 6-8 years of professional experience in external financial audit in one of the big 4.
• Experience in auditing Banking / Insurance clients is considered an asset.
• 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 – both internally and externally.
• Driving innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles.
• Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and has demonstrated the ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions.
• Taking pride in your work and in the Audit profession, showing resilience and demonstrating dedication to self-development including being agile and innovative in the digital world.
• Promoting and encouraging others to value difference when working in diverse teams.

Education Qualifications:

• A degree in accounting, finance or other related academic major.
• Completed a recognised professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA.

Skills Required:

• Applying the international standards on Auditing (ISAs) on the external audit of financial services.
• Profound IFRS knowledge relevant to the FS practice (such as IFRS9, IFRS17) and financial services regulations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge in any Audit technologies.
• Experience using Data Analytics tools.

Languages: Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Benefits: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. Access to continuous learning and digital upskilling.

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

PwC is a global professional services network offering audit, assurance, consulting, and tax services. The firm helps organizations and individuals create value by delivering industry focused solutions. They focus on building trust in society and solving complex problems through deep expertise and innovative technologies.

Company Industry: Accounting & Finance

Department / Functional Area: Assurance

Closing Date: Not mentioned