Assurance - External Audit Director (Banking)

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the audit sector seeks an Audit Director to manage a prestigious client portfolio. The role involves leading audit engagements, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting talent development. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in external audit, particularly within the banking sector, along with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of external audit experience, preferably in Big 4 firms.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English is a plus.
• Experience with banking or insurance clients is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of audit engagements and ensuring quality standards.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and presenting to senior management.
• Overseeing engagement completion, managing budgets and deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Innovative Mindset

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional qualifications (ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA)

Tools

Audit Technologies

Data Analytics Tools

Job description

Assurance - External Audit Director (Banking)

As an Audit Director, you will oversee a prestigious client portfolio and be responsible for managing the entire audit cycle. Working within a team of experienced auditors, your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Leading the delivery of audit engagements and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, including presenting to senior management, boards, and audit committees.
• Overseeing engagement completion, providing technical support, and managing budgets and deadlines.
• Identifying market opportunities within Assurance and cross-selling services.
• Ensuring compliance with risk, quality, and independence standards.
• Supporting talent development through assignments, training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Promoting efficiency and innovative practices across projects.
• Monitoring financial performance of portfolios, including billing and profitability.
• Participating in recruitment processes to attract top talent.
• Contributing to people initiatives and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment.

What will you bring?

You are ambitious, growth-oriented, and align with the following criteria:

• A degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 10+ years of external audit experience, preferably in Big 4 firms.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ACA, or CPA.
• Experience with banking or insurance clients is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English is a plus.
• Proficiency with ISAs, IFRS (including IFRS9, IFRS17), and financial regulations.
• Strong project management skills from planning to completion.
• Ability to build positive relationships at all levels.
• Innovative mindset and adaptability to change.
• Experience with audit technologies and data analytics tools.