Assurance - External Audit Manager; Asset Wealth Management UAE

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.

• Assisting proactively in the management of a portfolio of clients, managing the day‑to‑day client liaison and technical issues.
• Being responsible for business development activities to identify and research opportunities on new and existing clients, building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Developing strategies to solve complex technical challenges and contributing to the development of your own and your team’s technical acumen.
• Assisting in the management and delivery of large projects, ensuring 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, advising clients on financial reporting and regulatory developments.
• 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 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 competent candidates per PwC hiring standards.

• A degree in accounting, finance or related academic major.
• Minimum of 6‑8 years of professional experience in external financial audit in a Big 4 firm.
• Completion of a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, ACA or CPA.
• Experience in auditing Asset Wealth Management / Funds 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) and IFRS knowledge relevant to the financial services practice (e.g., IFRS9, IFRS
  17), and financial services regulations.
• Strong project management skills with 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.
• Driving innovative thinking and supporting others through change to overcome hurdles.
• Experience encouraging a collaborative team environment and resolving issues quickly.
• Taking pride in your work and the audit profession, demonstrating resilience and dedication to self‑development, agility and innovation.
• Promoting and encouraging diversity in teams.
• Knowledge of audit technologies and experience using data analytics tools is a plus.

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. You can grow exponentially here.