Assurance - External Audit

PwC Middle East Enterprise; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Middle East Enterprise is seeking an External Audit Senior Associate to ensure compliance and deliver exceptional service to clients. The role involves analyzing financial statements, managing engagements, and mentoring junior staff while fostering an inclusive culture. Competitive remuneration and opportunities for career growth are provided.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Health and wellness support

Opportunities for career growth

Continuous learning and digital upskilling

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Experience at Senior Associate level with diversity in audit clients, preferably in Big 4.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze clients' financial statements and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Review work of junior staff, providing training and feedback.
• Communicate progress and risks to Managers and Partners.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Client Relationship

Data Analytics

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional Qualifications like ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA

Tools

Audit Technologies

Job description

Job Duties: As an External Audit Senior Associate, you will contribute to delivering the best service to our clients. You will report to Managers and above, working as part of a team that helps build client trust, solve complex challenges, and manage multiple engagements. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Analyzing clients' financial statements to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
2. Examining financial and accounting records, documents, and tangible items such as inventory or plant and equipment.
3. Asking questions ranging from formal written inquiries to informal oral questions to various individuals within client organizations.
4. Testing internal controls and processes of the client organization.
5. Building trust and credibility with clients by understanding their expectations and delivering high-quality services.
6. Researching and understanding key industry facts before engagement.
7. Communicating progress, risks, issues, and variances to Managers and Partners in a timely manner.
8. Owning the completion of external files and analyzing engagement economics, explaining variances from budgets.
9. Reviewing work of junior staff, providing on-the-job training, coaching, and constructive feedback.
10. Ensuring compliance with risk, quality, and independence standards.
11. Engaging with diverse teams from planning to completion, monitoring progress to meet timelines and KPIs.
12. Participating in digital initiatives and upskilling activities aligned with team needs.
13. Performing additional procedures to support assurance deliverables.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. A degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
2. Completed or pursuing professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferred).
3. Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level with diverse external audit clients, preferably in a Big 4 firm.
4. Experience across various industries.
5. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
6. Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is a plus.
7. Business development and client relationship skills.
8. Willingness to challenge norms and foster team cohesion.
9. Strong project management skills.
10. Knowledge of audit technologies and data analytics tools is advantageous.
11. Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
12. Technical expertise in accounting, reporting, and auditing standards.
13. Experience designing engagement procedures based on risk and materiality.
14. Leadership experience in coaching and leading teams.
15. Ability to research, analyze, and present solutions effectively.

Why Join Us? We prioritize our people, fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity, offers flexible work arrangements, and encourages continuous learning and digital upskilling. Benefits include competitive remuneration, health and wellness support, and opportunities for career growth.