Senior Internal Audit & Risk Assurance Associate

PwC Middle East; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

PwC Middle East is hiring a Senior Associate in Risk Consulting to strengthen internal controls, governance, and assurance capabilities for clients across the region. You will lead audits, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and help shape risk management strategies while delivering value and ensuring quality outcomes.

The role requires strong communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills, with experience in internal audit and a willingness to travel within the Middle East and

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, CRMA, CFE, CGRCP, PMP or CMA is a plus.
• 3–6 years of experience in internal audit, preferably in a Big 4 firm.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to clients on risk & internal controls.
• Engage diverse teams from planning through audit completion to ensure timelines.
• Develop internal audit and risk management strategies to strengthen controls.
• Identify key risks and design audit methodology aligned with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Manage engagements within budget and timeline, and communicate with partners and managers.
• Travel frequently within the Middle East and worldwide as project dictates.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Bilingual (Arabic & English)

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CIA/CPA/CRMA/CFE/CGRCP/PMP/CMA (plus)

Tools

Audit technologies

Data Analytics tools

Job description

PwC Middle East is hiring a Senior Associate in Risk Consulting to strengthen internal controls, governance, and assurance capabilities for clients across the region. You will lead audits, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and help shape risk management strategies while delivering value and ensuring quality outcomes.

The role requires strong communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills, with experience in internal audit and a willingness to travel within the Middle East and