Assurance - External Audit Senior Manager (FS) - Riyadh, KSA

ResponsibilitiesAs an Audit Senior Manager, 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’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.Assisting proactively in the management of a portfolio of clients, responsible for day‑to‑day client liaison and technical issue management.Being responsible for business development activities to identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients, and building and maintaining strong client relationships.Developing strategies to solve complex technical challenges and contributing to the development of team technical acumen.Assisting in the management and delivery of large projects, ensuring key deadlines are met.Designing the audit strategy and managing audit execution in alignment with the engagement leader’s guidance.Advising clients on financial reporting and regulatory developments, staying up‑to‑date with regulatory changes by attending internal and external seminars.Managing client relations with senior management, including delivering presentations to the board of directors and audit committees.Ensuring compliance with risk, quality and independence matters.Keeping up‑to‑date with local and national business and economic issues.Coaching, mentoring and developing team members, caring for their well‑being.Encouraging involvement in digital initiatives and audit transformation technologies, and using alternative delivery models to enhance audit robustness.Participating in the recruitment process for interviewing and selecting candidates according to PwC hiring standards.QualificationsA degree in accounting, finance or other related academic major.Minimum of 8‑10 years of professional experience in external financial audit at a Big 4 firm.Completed a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA.Experience auditing banking clients is a must.Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus.Applying the International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) to the external audit of financial services with profound IFRS knowledge relevant to the financial services practice (e.g., 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 supporting others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles.Experience encouraging a collaborative team environment and demonstrated ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions.Taking pride in your work and the audit profession, showing resilience and dedication to self‑development, including agility and innovation 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr