PwC Middle East

Senior External Auditor – Financial Services, Banking

PwC Middle East

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Riyadh • Saudi Arabia

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Using your analytical skills to analyse the client's financial statements and ensure they adhere to financial regulations
  • Examining financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment
  • Asking a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – to a range of individuals at our client organizations
  • Testing the client organization's internal controls and processes
  • Building trust and credibility with the clients by understanding their expectations and delivering high quality services
  • Taking accountability for researching and understanding key facts on the client;s industry information before the engagement begins
  • Communicating with the Manager and/ or Partner in a timely manner with respect to engagement progress – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time, budget, etc
  • Analyzing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from the budgets
  • Reviewing the work of the associate levels and providing them on-job training , coaching and timely constructive feedback to help them grow in their career
  • Ensuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk, quality and independence matters
  • Having an understanding in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clients
  • Engaging and dealing effectively with diverse teams from the planning through the completion phase of the audit as well as closely following up on the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting the timeline and the firm’s internal KPI’s
  • Taking part in the digital initiatives and upskilling areas which aligns most with your team’s business needs

Requirements

  • A degree in accounting, finance or any other related academic major
  • Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferably)
  • Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a Big 4 professional services firm
  • Experience in auditing Banking / Insurance clients is considered an asset
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment
  • Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus
  • Business development and client relationship building skills
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Experience in applying the international standards on Auditing (ISAs) on the external audit of financial services with excellent IFRS knowledge relevant to the FS practice (such as IFRS 9, 17) and financial services regulations
  • Knowledge in any Audit technologies, and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plus
Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth
  • Access to continuous learning
  • Digital upskilling
  • Collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisauditinginternal controlsdata analyticsIFRSISAsfinancial regulationsproject managementaccountingfinancial statements
Soft Skills
communicationpresentationinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationclient relationship buildingtrust buildingcoachingfeedbackaccountabilityanalytical skills
Certifications
ACCACAACACPA