Assurance - External Audit Manager; Non Financial Services

How You’ll Contribute

As an Audit Manager, you will be in charge of an iconic client portfolio and you will be responsible for managing the full cycle of your audit assignments. You’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting proactively in the management of a portfolio of clients, where you will be responsible for day-to-day 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.
• Leading the design of the audit strategy and managing the audit execution in alignment with the engagement leader guidance. You will advise clients on financial reporting and regulatory developments, as well as staying up to date with 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 compliance with risk, quality and independence matters.
• Keeping up to date with local and national business and economic issues.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing 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 the firm’s vision and a more robust audit.
• Participating in the recruitment process for interviewing and selecting candidates per PwC hiring standards.

You are ambitious and seek opportunities to grow and develop. In addition, you recognise yourself in the following characteristics:

• A degree in accounting, finance or other related major.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of professional experience in external financial audit in one of the Big 4 firms.
• Completed recognised professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA.
• Experience auditing a 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.
• 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; demonstrated ability to resolve team issues quickly.
• Taking pride in your work and in the audit profession, with resilience and dedication to self-development including agility and innovation in the digital world.
• Promoting and encouraging others to value diversity when working in diverse teams.
• Knowledge of any audit technologies, and experience using data analytics tools is a plus.

At PwC Middle East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviors of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference?

You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.

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