Senior External Audit – Financial Services Innovator

PwC Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Middle East is seeking a Senior Associate in Assurance to contribute to high‑quality audits for a diverse client base across the region. You will work on planning, executing, and delivering audit engagements with a focus on risk assessment, controls testing, and reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in accounting/finance and are pursuing or have completed ACCA/CA/ACA/CPA qualifications. Strong communication, teamwork, and client relationship skills are essential, with experience in

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Progressive/professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferably).
• Progressive experience at Senior Associate level with audit clients in a Big 4 firm.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client financial statements for regulatory compliance.
• Review financial records and internal controls; test procedures.
• Engage with client contacts and manage engagement progress against plan.
• Provide coaching and feedback to junior staff; ensure quality and independence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Bilingual Arabic & English

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

ACCA/CA/ACA/CPA qualification (or candidate)

Tools

Audit technologies

Data analytics tools

Job description

PwC Middle East is seeking a Senior Associate in Assurance to contribute to high‑quality audits for a diverse client base across the region. You will work on planning, executing, and delivering audit engagements with a focus on risk assessment, controls testing, and reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in accounting/finance and are pursuing or have completed ACCA/CA/ACA/CPA qualifications. Strong communication, teamwork, and client relationship skills are essential, with experience in