Senior Associate, Risk & Internal Audit Advisory

PwC; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Midde East is seeking a Senior Associate in Risk Consulting to help deliver end-to-end internal audit and risk services. You will work with clients to assess controls, define methodologies, and implement improvements while leading engagements with a regional team.

The role requires 3–6 years in internal audit, strong communications, Arabic-English bilingual skills, and willingness to travel in the Middle East. A professional qualification is a plus.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Governance Industrial Engineer, or any related discipline.
• Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as CIA, CPA, CRMA, CFE, CGRCP, PMP, or CMA is a plus.
• Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level or at least 3-6 years working in internal audit preferably in one of the big 4 professional services firm.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment.
• Having strong report writing, and analytical skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written).
• Business development and client relationship building skills.
• Willingness to challenge the 'norms' and to create a cohesive and effective working team.
• Demonstrating strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client/Manager.
• Having a background in governance, risk management, and compliance. An up to date understanding of issues facing businesses and how to influence client conversations.
• Experienced in assessment and testing of design and effectiveness of business controls.
• Project management skills and ability to lead engagements from end to end and working directly with the partner and manager on the account.
• Knowledge in any Audit technologies, and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plus.
• Commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk and internal controls discussions with clients.
• Identify key risks and develop audit methodologies and testing plans.
• Manage engagement budgets and teams, report progress to partners.
• Build and maintain client relationships and pursue new opportunities.
• Plan and execute internal audit engagements and validation testing.
• Draft findings and communicate impact and recommendations.
• Travel within the Middle East and beyond as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Arabic & English bilingual

Team collaboration

Client relationship building

Analytical skills

Report writing

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Accounting/Finance/Risk Management/Governance

Job description

PwC Midde East is seeking a Senior Associate in Risk Consulting to help deliver end-to-end internal audit and risk services. You will work with clients to assess controls, define methodologies, and implement improvements while leading engagements with a regional team.

The role requires 3–6 years in internal audit, strong communications, Arabic-English bilingual skills, and willingness to travel in the Middle East. A professional qualification is a plus.