Assurance - External Audit Senior Associate - (Energy) Dhahran

PwC; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an External Audit Senior Associate to deliver exceptional service to clients, ensuring compliance and quality audits in a supportive team environment. The role involves analyzing financial records, testing controls, and providing coaching to team members. Join a leading company prioritizing career growth, diversity, and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Flexible work arrangements

Mental health support

Continuous learning opportunities

Schooling allowances

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA preferred.
• Experience as a Senior Associate in external audit within a Big 4 firm.

Responsibilities

• Analyze clients’ financial statements for compliance.
• Test internal controls and processes.
• Communicate progress and issues to Managers.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Client Relationship

Data Analytics

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional Qualification (ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA)

Tools

Audit Technologies

Job description

With offices in 152 countries and almost 328,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for, by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.

PwC Middle East Overview

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 7,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team with its tailored solutions brings international experience, helping our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.

Line of Service Overview

Our Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2,300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network that operates worldwide. PwC Middle East’s Assurance practice combines human-led and tech-powered solutions to provide our clients with quality audits and risk services that create confidence and impact in our region and society.

What is expected from you?

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

• Analyzing clients’ financial statements to ensure compliance with regulations
• Examining financial records, documents, and tangible assets
• Questioning clients’ staff to gather relevant information
• Testing internal controls and processes
• Building trust with clients by understanding their expectations and delivering high-quality services
• Researching industry-specific facts prior to engagements
• Communicating progress, risks, issues, and variances to Managers or Partners
• Owning the completion of external files
• Analyzing engagement economics and explaining variances
• Reviewing team members’ work and providing coaching and feedback
• Ensuring compliance with risk, quality, and independence standards
• Engaging with diverse teams and monitoring task progress to meet deadlines and KPIs
• Participating in digital initiatives and upskilling activities
• Supporting issuance of assurance deliverables as needed

What will you bring?

You are ambitious, growth-oriented, and possess the following characteristics:

• A degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferable)
• Experience as a Senior Associate in external audit within a Big 4 firm
• Experience across various industries
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual in Arabic and English is a plus
• Business development and client relationship skills
• Willingness to challenge norms and foster teamwork
• Strong project management skills
• Knowledge of audit technologies and data analytics tools (a plus)
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Technical expertise in accounting standards and audit procedures
• Experience coaching and leading teams

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people should demonstrate skills and behaviors aligned with our business strategy, supported by the PwC Professional framework, which promotes leadership, learning, and development at every level.

Why you’ll love working for PwC

We prioritize our people and foster a caring culture. Benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration and recognition
• Inclusive, diverse environment where everyone’s strengths are valued
• Flexible work arrangements for work-life balance
• Mental health and well-being support
• Opportunities for continuous learning and digital upskilling
• Friendly atmosphere encouraging innovation and growth
• Schooling allowances and insurance packages (as per policy)

To learn more about our culture, visit our website. If you seek a place to make a difference, grow, and lead a balanced life, PwC is the place for you. Learn more about our values and opportunities through our platform.

Education and certifications requirements are detailed in the original description, along with skills and experience in auditing, data analysis, and client management.