External Audit Manager - Non Financial Services

Responsibilities

• Be in charge of an iconic client portfolio and manage the full cycle of audit assignments.
• Assist proactively in managing a portfolio of clients, including day-to-day client liaison and technical issues management.
• Responsible for business development activities to identify opportunities with new/existing clients while building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges and enhance team’s technical acumen.
• Manage and deliver large projects ensuring key deadlines are met.
• Design the audit strategy and manage the audit execution per engagement leader guidance.
• Advise clients on financial reporting and regulatory developments, staying updated with regulatory changes.
• Manage client relations with senior management, including delivering presentations to boards and audit committees.
• Adhere to compliance with risk, quality, and independence matters.
• Stay current with local and national business and economic issues.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members reporting to you, ensuring their well-being.
• Encourage involvement in digital initiatives and alternative delivery models for robust audits.
• Participate in the recruitment process for interviewing and selecting candidates as per PwC hiring standards.

Requirements

• A degree in accounting, finance or other related academic major.
• Minimum of 6-8 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 diverse range of industries.
• 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.
• Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit from planning to completion.
• Knowledge in any Audit technologies, and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plus.