Manager – Financial Services Audit

A. F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of the PwC network); Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Pakistan is recruiting a Manager in Audit & Assurance to lead day‑to‑day engagements for financial services clients, including banks and asset management entities. You will deliver technology‑enabled audits, uphold PwC standards, and ensure effective stakeholder communication.

The role requires CA qualification with at least three years post‑qualification external audit experience, and strong IFRS/ISA knowledge.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA with post-qualification audit experience in financial services preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, ISAs and Pakistan regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead audit engagements and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Develop understanding of client business models, risks and controls.
• Assess significant risks and judgments, including credit losses and regulatory matters.
• Apply PwC methodology and regulatory requirements to audits.
• Lead testing of controls and coordinate with IT, actuarial and tax specialists.
• Ensure documentation supports conclusions and audit opinion.
• Manage budgets, milestones, and client communication with engagement leader.
• Coach and review junior staff; provide feedback and development support.
• Support proposals, client presentations and business development activities.

Skills

IFRS/ISA knowledge

Audit technology

Data analytics

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

PwC audit tools

Audit software

Job description

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.

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 elevate quality, delivery or commercial risks.
• 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

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Degrees/Field Of Study Required

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP), AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Audit Coordination, Audit Documentation, Auditing Methodologies, Auditing Standards, Audit Internal Controls, Audit Support, Business Audits, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Frameworks, Complying With Regulations, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change {+ 37 more}

Desired Languages

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