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About the Assurance External Audit Manager Role

ACCA Careers is seeking an Assurance External Audit Manager (Banking) for a full-time position in Riyadh. This role is with PwC Middle East, a professional services network with a significant presence in the region for over 40 years. The Assurance practice in the Middle East comprises over 2,300 professionals across 12 countries, focusing on delivering quality audits and risk services through a combination of human expertise and technology.

Role Context and Contribution

As an Audit Manager within the Core Assurance team, you will manage a portfolio of clients, overseeing the complete audit assignment cycle. You will collaborate with a team to address complex business challenges, from strategic planning through to execution. This role is integral to building trust and driving sustained outcomes for clients by providing independent assurance over financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage a client portfolio, handling daily client interactions and technical issues.
• Engage in business development activities, identifying and researching opportunities with current and prospective clients, and fostering strong client relationships.
• Develop strategies to resolve complex technical challenges and contribute to the technical growth of yourself and your team.
• Assist in managing and delivering large projects, ensuring all key deadlines are met.
• Design audit strategies and manage audit execution under the direction of the engagement leader.
• Advise clients on financial reporting and regulatory developments, staying current through continuous learning.
• Manage client relationships with senior management, including delivering presentations to boards of directors and audit committees.
• Ensure compliance with risk, quality, and independence standards.
• Maintain awareness of local and national business and economic issues.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members, prioritizing their well-being.
• Encourage the adoption of digital initiatives and audit transformation technologies.
• Participate in the recruitment process by interviewing and selecting candidates.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in accounting, finance, or a related academic field.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience in external financial audit, preferably within a Big 4 firm.
• Completion of recognized professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ACA, or CPA.
• Recent and demonstrable experience in auditing Banking clients is essential.
• Proficiency in applying International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and a strong understanding of IFRS, particularly IFRS9 and IFRS17, relevant to the financial services sector.
• Knowledge of financial services regulations.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing audits from planning to completion.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is advantageous.
• Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all organizational levels.
• Capacity for driving innovative thinking and supporting others through change.
• Experience in fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Pride in work, resilience, and a dedication to self-development.
• Ability to promote and value diversity within teams.
• Knowledge of audit technologies and experience with Data Analytics tools is a plus.