Assurance - External Audit Associate (FS) - Abu Dhabi
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About the Role
About Us With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.
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About Us
With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.
For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions.
Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.
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.
Business Unit Overview
Core Assurance is a cornerstone of our Assurance practice, focused on delivering high-quality audits that build trust and drive sustained outcomes.
Our teams apply deep technical expertise and leverage advanced digital tools to provide independent assurance over financial reporting.
Through a human-led, tech-powered approach, we help clients meet regulatory requirements, enhance transparency, and strengthen stakeholder confidence, creating impact across industries and society.
How You’ll Contribute
- As an Audit Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Executing External Audits and statutory reporting for different types of clients.
- Taking accountability for researching and understanding key facts on the client’s industry information before the engagement begins.
- Analysing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from the budgets.
- Working with teams to collaborate and execute the Financial Audit strategies and methodologies for our clients (Analysing the client’s environment, assessing the risks and the internal control framework, auditing the financial statements, drafting recommendations and specific reports).
- Analysing and documenting internal controls and control environment.
- Working closely with the Senior Associates and above on the engagement identifying potential risk areas.
- Keeping up to date with local and national business and economic issues.
- Ensuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk, quality and independence matters.
- Working on developing internal and external relationships and ensuring reflecting PwC values on your day to day work when working in diverse teams.
- Contributing to the development of your own technical and global acumen.
- Taking part in the digital initiatives and upskilling areas which aligns most with your team’s business needs.
What You’ll 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.
- C ompleted or pursuing a professional qualification, such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferably).
- Professional experience of at least 1-3 years in external financial audit preferably in one of the big4 professional services firm.
- 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.
- 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.
How You’ll Make a Difference
At PwC Midde East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.
Why You’ll Love Working at PwC
At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive.
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth.
You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity.
Are you ready to make a difference?
Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents?
You can grow exponentially here.
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