Assurance - External Audit Manager, Senior Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Audit Manager/Senior Manager to lead audit assignments and manage client portfolios. This role involves developing strategies to tackle complex challenges, ensuring compliance with standards, and coaching team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in external financial audit, particularly within the Big 4, and possess excellent communication and project management skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, providing opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in external financial audit, preferably in Big 4.
• Strong project management skills with audit planning to completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and oversee audit assignments.
• Drive business development and maintain client relationships.

Skills

External Financial Audit

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Bilingual Proficiency (Arabic and English)

Innovative Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional Qualifications (ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA)

Tools

Audit Technologies

Data Analytics Tools

Job description

Assurance - External Audit Manager, Senior Manager

As an Audit Manager/Senior Manager, you will oversee an iconic client portfolio and manage the full cycle of audit assignments. Working as part of a team of experienced auditors, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Proactively managing a portfolio of clients, including day-to-day client liaison and technical issue resolution.
2. Driving business development activities to identify and research opportunities with new and existing clients, while maintaining strong relationships.
3. Developing strategies to address complex technical challenges and enhancing your own and your team's technical skills.
4. Managing and delivering large projects, ensuring key deadlines are met.
5. Designing audit strategies and managing audit execution in alignment with engagement leader guidance. Advising clients on financial reporting and regulatory developments, and staying updated through seminars.
6. Managing relationships with senior management, including delivering presentations to boards and audit committees.
7. Ensuring compliance with risk, quality, and independence standards.
8. Staying informed about local and national business and economic issues.
9. Coaching, mentoring, and developing team members, while caring for their well-being.
10. Encouraging involvement in digital initiatives, audit transformation technologies, and alternative delivery models to enhance audit robustness.
11. Participating in the recruitment process to select competent candidates following PwC standards.

What will you bring?

You are ambitious and eager to grow professionally. You likely possess the following characteristics:

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 6-10 years of professional experience in external financial audit, preferably within the Big 4.
• Recognition through professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA.
• Experience auditing diverse industries is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, thriving in team environments.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus.
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing audits from planning to completion.
• Confidence in challenging yourself and others to achieve high-quality testing and documentation.
• Ability to build positive relationships internally and externally.
• Innovative thinking and adaptability to change and uncertainty.
• Experience fostering collaboration, resolving team issues quickly, and promoting a team-oriented environment.
• Dedication to self-development, agility, and innovation in the digital world.
• Valuing diversity and promoting inclusive teamwork.
• Knowledge of audit technologies and data analytics tools is a plus.

Company Industry

• Accounting & Auditing

Department / Functional Area

• Accounts
• Taxation
• Audit
• Company Secretary

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