External Audit Senior Associate at PwC analyzing financial statements and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborating across diverse teams to deliver high-quality audits.
Responsibilities
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
Perform other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables.
Requirements
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
Experience in auditing Banking / Insurance clients is considered an asset
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
Experience in applying the international standards on Auditing (ISAs) on the external audit of financial services with excellent IFRS knowledge relevant to the FS practice (such as IFRS 9, 17) and financial services regulations
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.
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