Manager – Financial Services Audit

PwC International

Karachi Division

On-site

PKR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

PwC International in Pakistan seeks a Manager to lead day-to-day audit engagements for financial services clients, including banks and asset managers. You will plan, execute and report, ensuring high quality, technology-enabled audits in line with PwC methodology and local regulations.

The role requires three-plus years post-qualification experience, strong IFRS/ISA knowledge, and proven leadership in client management and engagement delivery.

Qualifications

Strong IFRS/ISA knowledge with practical application.
Understanding of financial services regulations and governance.
Ability to analyse complex transactions and form practical conclusions.
Excellent engagement management, leadership and client handling.
Proficiency in audit technology, data analytics and MS Office; PwC tools advantageous.
Ability to manage concurrent engagements and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned audit engagements from planning through completion.
Develop understanding of client business models, systems and risks.
Assess significant risks, estimates and judgments across engagements.
Lead testing of controls and coordinate with specialists as needed.
Ensure documentation supports conclusions and audit opinions.
Provide coaching and reviews to junior staff; support business development.

Skills

Engagement management

Team leadership

Coaching & feedback

Client handling

Written & verbal communication

Audit technology

Data analytics

Microsoft Office

PwC audit tools

Education

Chartered Accountant

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan member

Tools

PwC audit tools

Microsoft Office

Audit software

Job description

Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Assurance Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. Those in other assurance services at PwC will focus on providing assurance services to organisations in respect of other laws and regulations (excluding statutory financial statement audits). Working in this area, you will have knowledge of particular industry or local/international non-audit assurance requirements/practices. The Manager will lead the day-to-day planning, execution and completion of audit and assurance engagements for financial services clients, including banks, digital and microfinance banks, development finance institutions, insurance and takaful companies, asset management companies, mutual funds, non-banking finance companies and capital-market entities. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality, technology-enabled audits in accordance with PwC methodology, applicable professional standards and Pakistan’s legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manage assigned audit engagements from planning through completion, including scoping, risk assessment, audit strategy, work programmes, execution, review and reporting.
Develop a thorough understanding of each client’s business model, products, systems, governance, regulatory environment and key financial-reporting risks.
Assess significant risks, material estimates and judgments, including expected credit losses, impairment, fair values, insurance contract liabilities, provisions, investments, revenue recognition and regulatory capital or solvency matters.
Apply International Standards on Auditing, applicable IFRS Accounting Standards, PwC audit methodology and relevant requirements of ICAP, SBP, SECP, AOB and other regulators.
Lead and review testing of business processes, internal controls, automated controls and information produced by the entity; coordinate effectively with IT, actuarial, valuation, tax and other specialists.
Ensure audit documentation is complete, accurate, timely and capable of supporting conclusions, consultations and the audit opinion.
Manage engagement economics, staffing, budgets, milestones, billing and recovery; promptly escal…
Serve as the principal day-to-day contact for client management and maintain clear, professional and timely communication with the engagement leader and other stakeholders.
Prepare and review communications to management, audit committees, boards, group auditors and regulators, as applicable.
Coach, supervise and review the work of assistant managers, senior associates and associates; provide timely feedback and support their technical and professional development.
Support proposals, client presentations, industry initiatives, training and other business-development activities while observing independence and ethical requirements.
Promote a culture of quality, integrity, professional scepticism, collaboration, inclusion and accountability.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Qualified Chartered Accountant and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.

Minimum three years of post-qualification experience, substantially in external audit and assurance.

Relevant experience auditing financial services entities; exposure to banking, insurance, asset management or capital markets is strongly preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Strong working knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards and ISAs, with practical exposure to IFRS 9; knowledge of IFRS 17 is desirable for insurance assignments.

Sound understanding of financial services regulations, corporate law, governance requirements and financial-statement presentation applicable in Pakistan.

Ability to analyse complex transactions, identify audit implications, exercise professional scepticism and develop practical, well-supported conclusions.

Strong engagement management, team leadership, coaching, client-handling and written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in audit technology, data analytics and Microsoft Office; experience with PwC audit tools is an advantage.

Ability to manage concurrent engagements and meet demanding statutory and internal deadlines.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills / Optional Skills