External Audit Manager – Banking

PwC Middle East

Audit Manager responsible for managing the full cycle of audit assignments for PwC Middle East. Collaborating with clients and teams to deliver high-quality audits that drive trust and sustained outcomes.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeDubai • 🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

responsible for managing the full cycle of your audit assignments
assisting proactively in the management of a portfolio of client
responsible for business development activities to help identify and research opportunities
developing strategies to solve complex technical challenges
managing client relations with senior management
ensuring compliance with the risk, quality and independence matters
coaching, mentoring and development of team members reporting to you
encouraging involvement in digital initiatives and the use of audit transformation technologies
participating in the recruitment process for interviewing and selecting the most competent candidates

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in accounting, finance or other related academic major.
Minimum of 6-8 years of professional experience in external financial audit in one of the big 4.
Completed a recognised professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA.
Experience in auditing Banking / Insurance clients is considered an asset.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus.
Applying the international standards on Auditing (ISAs) on the external audit of financial services with profound IFRS knowledge relevant to the FS practice (such as IFRS9, IFRS17) and financial services regulations.
Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit from planning to completion.
Driving innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles.
Taking pride in your work and in the Audit profession, showing resilience and demonstrating dedication to self-development including being agile and innovative in the digital world.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive pay
comprehensive benefits
programs that promote well-being
balance
personal growth
continuous learning
digital upskilling
collaborative environment
innovation
mentorship
diversity

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Hard Skills & Tools

external financial auditIFRSIFRS9IFRS17international standards on Auditing (ISAs)project managementbusiness developmentaudit transformation technologiesrisk managementquality assurance

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationinterpersonalcoachingmentoringteam developmentinnovative thinkingresiliencededication to self-developmentagility

Certifications

ACCACAACACPA