Assurance – External Audit (Senior Associate/Experienced Associate) – KSA, Jeddah

Company: PwC Middle East Enterprise Solutions –

WebSite: Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Job Description:**Description**

PwC maintains a prominent regional presence, established for four decades, comprising approximately 12,000 professionals across 12 countries within the Middle East. These countries include Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team delivers tailored solutions, integrating international expertise with a deep understanding of the Middle Eastern context and culture. We leverage the collective knowledge and experience of over 370,000 professionals throughout the global PwC network, providing advisory, assurance, and tax services to assist clients in achieving their desired value.

**Line of Service:** Assurance

**Industry/Sector:** Not Applicable

**Specialism:** Assurance

**Management Level:** Senior Associate

**Job Description & Summary**

**PwC Global Overview**

With offices in 152 countries and a workforce of nearly 328,000, PwC stands as a leading global professional services network. We empower organizations and individuals to create value through the delivery of high-quality assurance, tax, and advisory services.

**PwC Middle East Overview**

PwC has operated within the Middle East region for 40 years, and currently employs around 7,000 professionals across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team delivers tailored solutions and leverages international experience, enabling our clients to address the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities inherent in conducting business within the Middle East market and beyond.

**Line of Service Overview**

The PwC Middle East Assurance practice comprises over 2,300 professionals based in 12 countries throughout the region and is an integral part of PwC’s global network. PwC Middle East’s Assurance practice combines human expertise with technology-driven solutions to furnish clients with superior audits and risk services. These offerings cultivate confidence and have a significant impact on our region and society as a whole.

**Responsibilities:**

As an External Audit Senior Associate, you will contribute to delivering exceptional service to our clients. Reporting to Managers and above, you will collaborate within a team to build client trust, resolve complex challenges, and proactively manage multiple engagements. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

* Analyzing client financial statements to ensure adherence to financial regulations.
* Examining financial and accounting records, documents, and tangible assets, such as inventory or plant and equipment.
* Engaging in formal written and informal oral inquiries with various individuals within client organizations.
* Evaluating the effectiveness of client organizations’ internal controls and processes.
* Establishing trust and credibility with clients through understanding their expectations and delivering high-quality services.
* Assuming responsibility for researching and comprehending key industry information prior to engagement commencement.
* Communicating proactively with the Manager and/or Partner regarding engagement progress, risks, issues, and variances from the plan in terms of time and budget.
* Assuming full ownership of external file completion.
* Analyzing engagement economics for self and field staff and explaining variances from budgets.
* Reviewing the work of Associate-level staff, providing on-the-job training, coaching, and constructive feedback to facilitate their professional development.
* Ensuring compliance with risk, quality, and independence protocols.
* Effectively engaging with diverse teams throughout all phases of the audit, from planning to completion, and diligently following up on requested tasks to meet deadlines and the firm’s internal KPIs.
* Participating in digital initiatives and upskilling programs aligned with the team’s business needs.
* Performing additional procedures as necessary to support the issuance of assurance deliverables.

**Qualifications:**

The ideal candidate will demonstrate ambition and a commitment to professional growth. Furthermore, the candidate will possess the following characteristics:

* A degree in accounting, finance, or a related academic discipline.
* Completion or active pursuit of a professional qualification, such as ACCA, CA, ACA, or CPA (preferred).
* Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level, working with a diverse portfolio of external audit clients within a Big 4 professional services firm.
* Experience working with a range of industries.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that enable effective collaboration within 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 conventional practices and foster a cohesive and effective working team.
* Excellent project management skills.
* Knowledge of 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 designing engagement procedures based on risk and materiality.
* Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams.
* Strong technical knowledge and the ability to research issues, present alternatives, and formulate conclusions for clients/Managers.

**The PwC Professional:**

All personnel are expected to demonstrate the skills and behaviors that support the firm’s business strategy, as defined within “The PwC Professional” framework. This framework outlines the capabilities necessary for individuals to flourish, learn, and develop as leaders at every level. The framework supports the professional development and career progression of our people, enabling them to meet the expectations of clients, colleagues, and communities in today’s evolving global marketplace.

**Why PwC?**

PwC prioritizes its people and fosters a supportive work environment. Guided by our value of care, we are committed to assisting our employees, clients, and each other. At PwC, you will embark on a meaningful career path and receive a comprehensive range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits designed to facilitate your growth, including:

* A competitive remuneration plan that recognizes and rewards success and the value contributed to the company.
* An inclusive and diverse culture where individuals are encouraged to be authentic, are valued for their strengths, and are empowered to achieve their full potential. This fosters a strong business environment that enables us to address critical challenges and deliver value to our clients.
* A flexible work framework to promote work-life balance. We prioritize employee mental health and well-being by providing access to specialists for advice, as well as online sessions for meditation, yoga, and other relaxation techniques.
* Limitless opportunities for continuous learning and digital upskilling.
* A welcoming atmosphere that fosters innovation, relationship development, and mutual support for personal and professional growth.
* A competitive schooling allowance and insurance packages (as per PwC policy).

To learn more about our culture, please visit this link.

If you seek an environment that fuels your ambition, offers continuous learning opportunities, and enables a more balanced life, we encourage you to explore a career with PwC.

Learn more about “Life at PwC ME” through this link.

**Education:** (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

* **Degrees/Field Of Study Required**
* **Degrees/Field of Study preferred:**

**Certifications:** (if blank, certifications not specified)

**Required Skills:**

**Optional Skills:** Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit {+ 24 more}

**Desired Languages:** (If blank, desired languages not specified)

**Travel Requirements:** Not Specified

**Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?** Yes

**Government Clearance Required?** Yes

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