External Audit Associate/Senior Associate Full-time Job

As an External Audit Senior Associate, you will be reporting to Managers and above, working as part of a team that helps the clients building trust, solving complex challenges, and proactively assisting in the management of several engagements. Your job duties will include but will not be limited to:

Using your analytical skills to analyse the client's financial statements and ensure they adhere to financial regulations

Examining financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment

Asking a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – to a range of individuals at our client organizations

Testing the client organization's internal controls and processes

Building trust and credibility with the clients by understanding their expectations and delivering high quality services

Taking accountability for researching and understanding key facts on the client;s industry information before the engagement begins

Communicating with the Manager and/ or Partner in a timely manner with respect to engagement progress – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time, budget, etc.

Taking full ownership of external file completion

Analyzing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from the budgets

Reviewing the work of the associate levels and providing them on-job training, coaching and timely constructive feedback to help them grow in their career

Ensuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk, quality and independence matters

Having an understanding in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clients

Engaging and dealing effectively with diverse teams from the planning through the completion phase of the audit as well as closely following up on the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting the timeline and the firm’s internal KPI’s

Taking part in the digital initiatives and upskilling areas which aligns most with your team’s business needs

Performing other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables

What will you bring?

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

A UAE national with a family book

A degree in accounting, finance or any other related academic major

Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferably)

Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a Big 4 professional services firm

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

Business development and client relationship building skills

Willingness to challenge the ‘norms’ and to create a cohesive and effective working team

Excellent project management skills

Knowledge in any 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 the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality

Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams

Strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client/Manager

PwC is one of the worlds largest providers of assurance, tax, and business consulting services. We believe that the best outcomes are achieved through close collaboration with our clients and the many stakeholder communities we serve. So every day, 250,000 PwC people in 158 countries work hard to build strong relationships with others and understand the issues and aspirations that drive them.
At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients, our people and the wider investing public are looking for. As a one of the worlds largest professional services firms, PwC can offer a wide range of services and brings variety of skills and experience to bear on your issues.
Established in the Middle East region for 40 years, PwC has over 4,500 people. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East.