Roles and Responsibilities Assisting proactively in the management of a portfolio of clients, where you will be responsible for the day-to-day management, client liaison, and technical issues management.
Being responsible for business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
Developing strategies to solve complex technical challenges and contribute to the development of your own and your team's technical acumen.
Assisting in the management and delivery of large projects, ensuring that key deadlines are met.
Acting in charge of designing the audit strategy and managing the audit execution in alignment with the engagement leader's guidance.
You will advise clients on financial reporting and regulatory developments, as well as staying up to date with the regulatory changes by attending internal and external seminars.
Managing client relations with senior management, including delivering presentations to the board of directors and audit committees.
Ensuring adherence to compliance with risk, quality, and independence matters.
Keeping up to date with local and national business and economic issues.
Being responsible for the coaching, mentoring, and development of team members reporting to you while caring about their well-being.
Encouraging involvement in digital initiatives and the use of audit transformation technologies, as well as alternative delivery models, to ensure compliance with our firm's vision and ensure a more robust audit.
Participating in the recruitment process for interviewing and selecting the most competent candidates as per PwC hiring standards.
What Will You Bring?
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
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 recognized professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA.
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.
Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit from planning to completion.
Confidence in challenging yourself and others to complete high-quality testing and documentation.
Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels - both internally and externally.
Driving innovative thinking and supporting others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles.
Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and has demonstrated the ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions.
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.
Promoting and encouraging others to value differences when working in diverse teams.
Knowledge in any audit technologies, and experience using data analytics tools is a plus.
Desired Candidate Profile 1.
Knowledge of Accounting Standards and Regulations Strong understanding of financial reporting frameworks such as IFRS , GAAP , and regulatory frameworks such as SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley), FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), or GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) as applicable.
Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements.
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Analytical Skills Ability to analyze financial data, identify anomalies or risks, and assess the impact of those risks on an organization's financial health.
Proficiency in using data analytics tools to analyze large datasets and extract meaningful insights.
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Attention to Detail Precision in identifying discrepancies, assessing the accuracy of financial records, and ensuring that all compliance requirements are met.
Ability to spot errors in financial statements or weaknesses in internal controls.
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Risk Management Knowledge Understanding of risk management principles and practices to help clients identify and mitigate potential risks.
Expertise in conducting risk assessments and evaluating internal controls.
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Communication Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain complex audit findings and risks to stakeholders, including management, board members, and external regulators.
Ability to provide clear and actionable recommendations to clients.
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Technical Proficiency Familiarity with audit software (e.g., ACL , IDEA , CaseWare ) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP , Oracle , Microsoft Dynamics ) to conduct audits efficiently and effectively.
Familiarity with risk management tools, compliance software, and data analytics tools.
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