Assurance - External Audit - Senior Manager FS - Riyadh, KSA

How You'll Contribute

As an Audit Senior Manager, you will be in charge of an iconic client portfolio and responsible for managing the full cycle of audit assignments.

• Assist proactively in the management of a portfolio of clients, handling day to day client liaison and technical issue management.
• Lead business development activities to identify and research opportunities with new and existing clients while building strong relationships.
• Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges and enhance the technical acumen of the team.
• Manage and deliver large projects, ensuring key deadlines are met.
• Design audit strategy and manage audit execution in alignment with engagement leader guidance. Advise clients on financial reporting and regulatory developments, staying current via internal and external seminars.
• Maintain client relations with senior management, delivering presentations to boards and audit committees.
• Ensure compliance with risk, quality and independence standards.
• Stay up to date with local and national business and economic issues.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members, supporting their well being.
• Encourage digital initiatives and the use of audit transformation technologies and alternative delivery models to enhance audit robustness.
• Participate in the recruitment process, interviewing and selecting competent candidates per PwC hiring standards.

What You'll Bring

• A degree in accounting, finance or a related academic major.
• 8 10 years of professional experience in external financial audit within one of the Big 4 firms.
• Completed recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, ACA or CPA.
• Experience auditing banking clients (required).
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus.
• Proficient in applying ISAs on external audit of financial services with deep IFRS knowledge (e.g., IFRS 9, IFRS 17) and financial services regulations.
• Strong project management skills; experience managing an audit from planning to completion.
• Confidence in challenging yourself and others to deliver high quality testing and documentation.
• Ability to build and nurture positive relationships across all levels, both internally and externally.
• Drive innovative thinking and support others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles.
• Encourage a collaborative team environment and resolve team issues quickly.
• Take pride in audit work, demonstrate resilience, self development, agility and innovation in the digital world.
• Promote and value diversity in teams.
• Knowledge of audit technologies and experience using data analytics tools.

How You'll Make a Difference

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

Why You'll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East, 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.