External Audit Associate

PwC Middle East

full-time

Posted on: 4/5/2026

Location Type: Office

Location: Baghdad • Iraq

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About the role

Executing External Audits and statutory reporting for different types of clients.
Taking accountability for researching and understanding key facts on the client’s industry information before the engagement begins.
Analysing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from the budgets.
Working with teams to collaborate and execute the Financial Audit strategies and methodologies for our clients.
Analysing and documenting internal controls and control environment.
Working closely with the Senior Associates and above on the engagement identifying potential risk areas.
Keeping up to date with local and national business and economic issues.
Ensuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk, quality and independence matters.

A degree in accounting, finance or any other related academic major
Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferably)
Professional experience of at least 1-3 years in external financial audit preferably in one of the big4 professional services firm
Experience in auditing diverse range of industries.
Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus
Business development and client relationship building skills
Excellent project management skills.
Knowledge in any Audit technologies, and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plus.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

external auditsstatutory reportingfinancial auditinternal controlsdata analytics

Soft Skills

accountabilitycollaborationrisk identificationbusiness developmentclient relationship buildingproject management

Certifications

ACCACAACACPA