Assurance, External Audit Associate

PwC Middle East

Audit Associate executing external audits for various clients at PwC Middle East. Collaborating with teams to assess risks, document controls, and ensure compliance while fostering client relationships.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeAbu Dhabi • 🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 the client’s environment, assessing the risks and the internal control framework, auditing the financial statements, drafting recommendations and specific reports).
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.
Working on developing internal and external relationships and ensuring reflecting PwC values on your day to day work when working in diverse teams.
Contributing to the development of your own technical and global acumen.
Taking part in the digital initiatives and upskilling areas which aligns most with your team’s business needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits
Programs promoting well-being, balance, and personal growth
Access to continuous learning
Digital upskilling
Collaborative environment valuing innovation, mentorship, and diversity

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Hard Skills & Tools

external auditsstatutory reportingfinancial auditinternal controlsrisk assessmentdata analytics

Soft Skills

accountabilitycollaborationclient relationship buildingproject managementcommunication

Certifications

ACCACAACACPA