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About the Assurance - External Audit Manager Role

This role involves managing a portfolio of clients and overseeing the complete audit cycle. You will be part of a team focused on resolving complex business issues, from initial strategy through to execution. The position is based in Riyadh and is a full-time opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage client portfolios, handling day-to-day client liaison and technical issue resolution.
• Engage in business development activities to identify and research opportunities with new and existing clients, while building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Develop strategies to address complex technical challenges and contribute to the technical development of yourself and your team.
• Assist in managing and delivering large projects, ensuring adherence to key deadlines.
• Design audit strategies and manage audit execution under the guidance of the engagement leader.
• Advise clients on financial reporting and regulatory developments, staying current with regulatory changes 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 requirements.
• Maintain awareness of local and national business and economic issues.
• Coach, mentor, and develop reporting team members, prioritizing their well-being.
• Promote involvement in digital initiatives and the adoption of audit transformation technologies and alternative delivery models to align with the firm's vision and enhance audit robustness.
• Participate in the recruitment process, including interviewing and selecting candidates according to firm standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in accounting, finance, or a related academic field.
• A minimum of 6-8 years of professional experience in external financial audit, preferably within a Big 4 firm.
• Completion of a recognized professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, ACA, or CPA.
• Recent and demonstrable experience auditing Banking clients is essential.
• Proficiency in applying International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) to the external audit of financial services.
• Profound knowledge of IFRS relevant to financial services practice, including IFRS 9 and IFRS 17, and financial services regulations.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing audits from planning through to completion.
• Experience in encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge.
• Demonstrated ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills suitable for a team environment.
• Confidence in challenging oneself and others to ensure high-quality testing and documentation.
• Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels, both internally and externally.
• Capacity for driving innovative thinking and supporting others through change and uncertainty.
• Pride in work and the Audit profession, demonstrating resilience and dedication to self-development, including agility and innovation in the digital space.
• Ability to promote and encourage the valuing of difference within diverse teams.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is considered a plus.
• Knowledge of audit technologies and experience using data analytics tools is a plus.