PwC

Senior Associate – External Audit

PwC

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Baghdad • Iraq

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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.
  • Taking full ownership of external file completion
  • 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
  • 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
  • Performing other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables

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 working with diverse range of industries
  • 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
  • Willingness to challenge the ‘norms’ and to create a cohesive and effective working team
  • 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
  • Thorough technical skills and experience regarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards, with demonstrated exceptional performance
  • Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality
  • Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams
  • Strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client/Manager
Benefits
  • A competitive remuneration plan in which you will be rewarded for your success and acknowledged for the value you provide to our company.
  • We encourage an inclusive and diverse culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. This makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients.
  • A flexible workframe to encourage work-life balance.
  • We care about our employees' mental health and well-being by providing specialists to offer advice, as well as meditation, yoga, and other relaxation online sessions.
  • Limitless opportunities for continuous learning and digital upskilling.
  • A friendly atmosphere that encourages innovative mindsets, relationships development, and assisting others in growing and working in ways that bring out their best.
  • A competitive Schooling allowance and insurance packages (As per PwC policy).

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
financial analysisaccounting standardsaudit proceduresdata analyticsinternal controlsengagement economicsrisk assessmentproject managementcoachingclient relationship management
Soft skills
communicationpresentationinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationbusiness developmentproblem-solvingadaptabilityleadershipaccountabilitytrust building
Certifications
ACCACAACACPA