Assurance – External Audit Director (Banking) – Riyadh, KSA

Line of Service Assurance Industry / Sector Not Applicable Specialism Assurance Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary PwC Global Overview With offices in 152 countries and almost 328,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for, by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. PwC Middle East Overview Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 people in 12 countries across the region : Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team with its tailored solutions, brings international experience, helping our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond. Line of Service Overview Our Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2,300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network that is operating worldwide. PwC Middle East’s Assurance practice combines the right mix of human-led and tech powered solutions to provide our clients with quality audits and other risk services that create confidence and impact in our region and across society. What is expected from you? As an Audit Director, you will

be in charge of

an iconic client

portfolio

and you will

be responsible for

managing the full cycle of your audit assignments.

You will be working as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive Auditing experience. Your job duties will include but will not be limited to : You will be responsible for the overall delivery of the audit engagement that you will be leading.

Driving and taking ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders.

Managing client relations with senior management, including delivering presentations / pitches to the board of directors, audit committees, and

prospective clients.

You will oversee the completion of engagements, provide support and training on technical issues / methodologies, fee negotiation, and adhere to budget and engagement deadlines.

Identifying

market gaps and spot opportunities in Assurance, as well as cross-selling opportunities for the other LOS’s,

in order to

create value propositions that meet the needs of the clients.

Ensuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk,

quality

and independence matters.

Arranging and sponsoring

appropriate assignments

and experiences to help people

realise

their potential and support their long-term aspirations.

Looking for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.

Assisting

the partners in m

anaging the economics of their portfolio by

monitoring

budget, following up on billing, collection, and profitability.

Taking part

of

the recruitment process for interviewing and selecting the most competent candidates as per PwC hiring standards.

Embracing our Middle East people initiatives (such as flexibility framework and employee well-being, and many others) in addition to

assisting

the partners in executing our action plans against the periodic people feedback surveys.

Creating an environment where people and technology thrive together to

accomplish

more than they could apart.

Taking part in people development by delivering certain training sessions to the team based on the L&D curriculum.

Being responsible for

the coaching, mentoring and development of team members reporting to you.

Promoting and encouraging others to value difference when working in diverse teams.

What will you bring? You are ambitious and get use of opportunities to grow and develop. In addition, you recognise yourself in the following characteristics : A degree in accounting, finance

or

other

related academic major.

Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience in external financial audit in one of the big 4

Completed a

recognised

professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA

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

Applying the international standards on Auditing (ISAs) on the external audit of financial services with profound IFRS knowledge relevant to the FS practice (such as IFRS9, IFRS17) and financial services regulations

Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit from planning to completion

Confidence in challenging yourself and others to complete high quality testing and documentation

Ability to

establish

and nurture positive relationships across all levels – both internally and externally

Driving innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles

Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and has

demonstrated

the ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions

Taking pride in your work and in the Audit profession, showing resilience and

demonstrating

dedication to self-development including being agile and innovative in the digital world

Promoting and encouraging others to value difference when working in diverse teams

Knowledge in any Audit technologies, and experience using Data Analytics tools

The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that help us deliver our business strategy – that make up “

The PwC Professional

”. The PwC Professional framework plays a significant role in outlining the capabilities needed by our people to flourish, learn and develop together as leaders at every level. The framework exists to support the development and career progression of our people, helping them to meet the expectations of our clients, colleagues and communities in today’s changing global marketplace. Why you’ll love working for PwC We’re a business that leads with the heart and we prioritise our people. Led by our value of care, we find ways to help our people, our clients and one another. With PwC, you will ignite a meaningful career and will be provided with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits designed to encourage your growth, like : A competitive remuneration plan in which you will be rewarded for your success and acknowledged for the value you provide to our company .

We encourage an inclusive and diverse culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. This makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients.

A flexible workframe to encourage work-life balance.

We care about our employees’ mental health and well-being by providing specialists to offer advice, as well as meditation, yoga, and other relaxation online sessions.

Limitless opportunities for continuous learning and digital upskilling.

A friendly atmosphere that encourages innovative mindsets, relationships development, and assisting others in growing and working in ways that bring out their best.

A competitive Schooling allowance and insurance packages (As per PwC policy).

To learn more about our new equation that built this culture please visit

this link

• . If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. Learn more about “

Life at PwC ME

” through

this link

(if blank, degree and / or field of study not specified) Degrees / Field of Study required : Degrees / Field of Study preferred : Certifications

(if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 29 more} Desired Languages

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