Assurance - External Audit Manager (Financial Services) - Riyadh, KSA

Overview

PwC operates in the Middle East with a regional team of around 8,000 people across 12 countries. The global PwC network comprises over 328,000 people in 152 countries, delivering Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.

Our Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2,300 people across the region, providing a mix of human-led and technology-powered audit and risk services to clients and society.

What is expected from you?

As an Audit Manager / Senior Manager, you will manage an iconic client portfolio and the full cycle of audit assignments. You will work as part of a problem‑solving team with extensive auditing experience. Your duties include, but are not limited to :

• Assist proactively in managing a portfolio of clients, including day-to-day client liaison and technical issue management
• Lead business development activities to identify opportunities with new and existing clients, and maintain strong client relationships
• Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges and build the technical acumen of yourself and your team
• Assist in managing and delivering 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; stay updated on regulatory changes through seminars
• Manage client relations with senior management, including delivering presentations to boards and audit committees
• Ensure compliance with risk, quality and independence requirements
• Stay informed about local and national business and economic issues
• Coach, mentor and develop team members while supporting their well-being
• Encourage involvement in digital initiatives and audit transformation technologies, supporting alternative delivery models to ensure a robust audit
• Contribute to recruitment processes in line with PwC hiring standards

What will you bring?

You are ambitious and seek opportunities to grow. You should recognize yourself in the following characteristics :

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people demonstrate the skills and behaviours that help us deliver our business strategy and align with The PwC Professional framework. The framework supports development and career progression, helping our people meet client, colleague and community expectations in today’s global marketplace.

Why you’ll love working for PwC

We prioritise our people and lead with care. PwC offers a range of financial and non-financial rewards to support growth, including :

If you’re looking for a place that fuels ambition and offers continuous learning opportunities, PwC could be your future home.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, AI Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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