Assurance – External Audit Associate/Senior Associate

PwC Middle East

Audit Associate executing external audits and statutory reporting for clients at PwC Middle East. Collaborating with teams and analysing financial statements while ensuring compliance.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRamallah • IraqSeniorWebsite

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
Commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits
Programs that promote well-being
Continuous learning
Digital upskilling
Collaborative environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

external auditsstatutory reportingfinancial auditinternal controlsrisk assessmentdata analyticsbudget analysisfinancial statement auditingreport draftingclient industry analysis

Soft Skills

accountabilitycollaborationrelationship buildingproject managementcommunicationadaptabilityproblem-solvingteamworkclient engagementcultural awareness

Certifications

ACCACAACACPA