Assurance - External Audit Senior Associate Banking Audit -KSA - PwC - Al Khobar, المملكة العربية السعودية - Talent Pal

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    Established in the region for 40 years PwC has around 8000 peoplein 12 countries across the region: Bahrain Egypt Iraq Jordan KuwaitLebanon Libya Oman the Palestinian territories Qatar Saudi Arabiaand the United Arab Emirates.

    Our regional teamoperates across the Middle East bringing international experiencedelivered within the context of the region and its culture. We canbring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 328000people across the entire global PwC network in advisory assuranceand tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

    Line ofService

    Assurance

    Industry/Sector

    Not Applicable

    Specialism

    Assurance

    ManagementLevel

    Senior Associate

    Job Description& Summary

    PwCGlobal Overview

    With offices in 152 countries andalmost people we are among the leading professional servicesnetworks in the world. We help organisations and individuals createthe value they are looking for by delivering quality in AssuranceTax and Advisory services.

    PwC Middle EastOverview

    Established in the region for 40years PwC has around 7000 people in 12 countries across the region:Bahrain Egypt Iraq Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Libya Oman the Palestinianterritories Qatar Saudi Arabia and the United ArabEmirates.

    Our regional teamwith its tailored solutions brings international experience helpingour clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing businessin the Middle East market and beyond.

    Line of ServiceOverview

    Our Middle East Assurance practiceincludes over 2300 people based in 12 countries across the regionand is part of PwCs global network that is operating worldwide. PwCMiddle Easts Assurance practice combines the right mix of humanledand tech powered solutions to provide our clients with qualityaudits and other risk services that create confidence and impact inour region and across society.

    What is expected fromyou

    As an External Audit Senior Associateyou will be contributing in delivering the best service to ourclients. You will be reporting to Managers and above working aspart of a team that helps the clients building trust solvingcomplex challenges and proactively assisting in the management ofseveral engagements. Your job duties will include but will not belimited to:

    • Using youranalytical skills to analyse the clients financial statements andensure they adhere to financial regulations
    • Examining financial and accounting recordsother documents and tangible items such as inventory or plant andequipment
    • Asking a rangeof questions from formal written questions to informal oralquestions to a range of individuals at our clientorganizations
    • Testing theclient organizations internal controls andprocesses
    • Building trustand credibility with the clients by understanding theirexpectations and delivering high qualityservices
    • Takingaccountability for researching and understanding key facts on theclient;s industry information before the engagementbegins
    • Communicating withthe Manager and/ or Partner in a timely manner with respect toengagement progress risks issues variances from plan in terms oftime budget etc.
    • Takingfull ownership of external file completion
    • Analyzing engagement economics of self andfield staff and explaining variances from thebudgets
    • Reviewing the workof the associate levels and providing them onjob training coachingand timely constructive feedback to help them grow in theircareer
    • Ensuring you areadhering to compliance with the risk quality and independencematters
    • Engaging anddealing effectively with diverse teams from the planning throughthe completion phase of the audit as well as closely following upon the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting thetimeline and the firms internal KPIs
    • Taking part in the digital initiatives andupskilling areas which aligns most with your teams businessneeds
    • Performing otherprocedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurancedeliverables

    What will youbring

    You are ambitious and you utilizeopportunities to grow and develop. In addition you recogniseyourself in the following characteristics:

    • A degree in accounting finance or any otherrelated academic major
    • Completed or pursuing a professional qualification such as ACCA CAACA CPA (preferably)
    • Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with arange of external audit clients in a Big 4 professional servicesfirm
    • Experience inauditing Banking se is a must.
    • Excellent communication presentation andinterpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a teamenvironment
    • Bilingualproficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is aplus
    • Business developmentand client relationship building skills
    • Willingness to challenge the norms and tocreate a cohesive and effective working team
    • Excellent project managementskills
    • Knowledge in anyAudit technologies and experience using Data Analytics tools is aplus
    • Commitment to valuingdifferences and working alongside diverse people andperspectives
    • Thorough technical skills and experienceregarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standardswith demonstrated exceptional performance
    • Experience in the design of engagementprocedures based on risk and materiality
    • Previous experience in coaching and leadingengagement teams
    • Strongtechnical knowledge and having the ability to research issuespresent alternatives and conclusions toclient/Manager

    The skills we look forin future employees

    All our people need to demonstratethe skills and behaviors that help us deliver our business strategythat make up The PwC Professional.

    The PwC Professional framework plays a significant rolein outlining the capabilities needed by our people to flourishlearn and develop together as leaders at every level. The frameworkexists to support the development and career progression of ourpeople helping them to meet the expectations of our clientscolleagues and communities in todays changing globalmarketplace.

    Why youll love working forPwC

    Were a business that leads with theheart and we prioritize our people. Led by our value of care wefind ways to help our people our clients and one another. With PwCyou will ignite a meaningful career and will be provided with arange of financial and nonfinancial rewards and benefits designedto encourage your growth like:

    • A competitive remunerationplan in which you will be rewarded for your success andacknowledged for the value you provide to our company.
    • We encourage aninclusive and diverse culture where people can be themselves arevalued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best theycan be. This makes us strong as a business enabling us to solveimportant problems and deliver value to ourclients.
    • A flexibleworkframe to encourage worklife balance.
    • We care about our employees mental health andwellbeing by providing specialists to offer advice as well asmeditation yoga and other relaxation onlinesessions.
    • Limitlessopportunities for continuous learning and digitalupskilling.
    • A friendlyatmosphere that encourages innovative mindsets relationshipsdevelopment and assisting others in growing and working in waysthat bring out their best.
    • A competitive Schooling allowance and insurance packages (As perPwC policy).

    To learn more about our new equation that built thisculture please visit this link.

    If youre looking for a place thatfuels your ambition to make a difference that matches yourcuriosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimaginesways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life thenyoure a future PwCer.

    Learn more aboutLife at PwC ME through thislink.

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    Available forWork Visa Sponsorship

    No

    GovernmentClearance Required

    Yes

    Job Posting EndDate

    February

    JobID:507592WD

    Industry:Not Applicable

    Service:Assurance

    Grade:Senior Associate

    Location:Riyadh Al Khobar

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