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Assurance - External Audit Senior Associate - Doha

PwC Middle EastDoha, Ad-Dawhah, Qatar

30+ days ago

Job description

Overview

Description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 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 operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry / Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

What is expected from you? / Job Duties

As an External Audit Senior Associate, you will be reporting to Managers and above, working as part of a team that helps the clients building trust, solving complex challenges, and proactively assisting in the management of several engagements.
Using your analytical skills to analyse the client's financial statements and ensure they adhere to financial regulations
Examining financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment
Asking a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – to a range of individuals at our client organisations
Testing the client organisation's internal controls and processes
Building trust and credibility with the clients by understanding their expectations and delivering high quality services
Taking accountability for researching and understanding key facts on the client’s industry information before the engagement begins
Communicating with the Manager and / or Partner in a timely manner with respect to engagement progress – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time, budget, etc.
Taking full ownership of external file completion
Analysing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from the budgets
Reviewing the work of the associate levels and providing them on-job training, coaching and timely constructive feedback to help them grow in their career
Ensuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk, quality and independence matters
Having an understanding in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new / existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clients
Engaging and dealing effectively with diverse teams from the planning through the completion phase of the audit as well as closely following up on the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting the timeline and the firm’s internal KPI’s
Taking part in the digital initiatives and upskilling areas which aligns most with your team’s business needs
Performing other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables

What will you bring?

You are ambitious and you utilise opportunities to grow and develop. In addition, you recognise yourself in the following characteristics :

A degree in accounting, finance or any other related academic major

Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferably)

Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a Big 4 professional services firm

Experience working with X industries / 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

Business development and client relationship building skills

Willingness to challenge the ‘norms’ and to create a cohesive and effective working team

Excellent project management skills

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

Commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives

Thorough technical skills and experience regarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards, with demonstrated exceptional performance

Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality

Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams

Strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client / Manager

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 outlines the capabilities needed by our people to flourish, learn and develop together as leaders at every level.

Why you’ll love working for PwC

Benefits

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.

Support for mental health and well-being with access to specialists, meditation, yoga, and other relaxation online sessions.

Limitless opportunities for continuous learning and digital upskilling.

A friendly atmosphere that encourages innovative mindsets, relationship development, and growth.

Learn more about PwC Life and opportunities at the firm’s Middle East operations.

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Assurance External Audit Senior Associate Doha • Doha, Ad-Dawhah, Qatar