Assurance - External Audit Manager (Insurance) - Dubai, UAE

PwC - United Arab Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to manage a client portfolio and oversee audit assignments. The role involves developing strategies, maintaining client relationships, and leading audit projects. Ideal candidates will have 6-8 years of relevant experience, a degree in accounting or finance, and professional qualifications like ACCA or CPA. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Arabic and English are essential. This position offers competitive pay and continuous development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Programs for personal growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years of professional experience in external financial audit.
• Completed a recognised professional qualification.
• Strong understanding of ISAs and IFRS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full cycle of audit assignments.
• Business development activities with clients.
• Coaching and mentoring team members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong project management skills

Bilingual in Arabic and English

Experience in auditing Banking/Insurance clients

Knowledge in Audit technologies

Education

Degree in accounting or finance

Professional qualification (ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA)

Tools

Data Analytics tools

Job description

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.

About Us

With offices in 152 countries andnearly 328,000professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helpingorganisationsand individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, SaudiArabiaand the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

Line of Service Overview

Our Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2,300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network thatis operatingworldwide. PwC Middle East’s Assurance practice combines the right mix of human-led and tech powered solutions to provide our clients with quality audits and other risk services that create confidence and impact in our region and across society.

Business Unit Overview

Core Assurance is a cornerstone of our Assurance practice, focused on delivering high-quality audits that build trust and drive sustained outcomes.

Our teams apply deep technicalexpertiseandleverageadvanced digital tools to provide independent assurance over financial reporting. Through a human-led, tech-powered approach, we help clients meet regulatory requirements, enhance transparency, and strengthen stakeholder confidence,creating impact across industries and society.

HowYou’llContribute

As an Audit Manager, you willbe in charge ofan iconic clientportfolioand you willbe responsible formanaging the full cycle of your audit assignments. You’llwork as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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. You will advise 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.

WhatYou’llBring

You are ambitious andgetuseofopportunities to grow and develop. In addition, yourecogniseyourself 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 a recognisedprofessional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA.
• Experience in auditing Banking / Insuranceclientsis 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.
• Applying the international standards on Auditing (ISAs) on the external audit of financial services with profound IFRS knowledge relevant to the FS practice (such as IFRS9, IFRS17) and financial services regulations.
• 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.
• Knowledge in any Audit technologies, and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plus.

HowYou’llMake a Difference

At PwCMidde East, we expect all our people to embody the skills andbehavioursof The PwC Professionalframework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

WhyYou’llLoveWorking at PwC

At PwC Middle East,you’ll find more than just a job‑you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well‑being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.

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