Assurance - External Audit Manager (AWM & Insurance) - Dubai, UAE

About PwC Middle East Assurance

Role overview

Audit and client responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client liaison and technical issues across a portfolio of clients.
• Design audit strategy and manage execution in alignment with engagement leader guidance.
• Advise clients on financial reporting and regulatory developments.
• Manage large projects and ensure key deadlines are met.
• Present to senior management, boards of directors, and audit committees.
• Ensure compliance with risk, quality, and independence matters.

Leadership and business development

• Identify and research business development opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Develop strategies for complex technical challenges and strengthen team technical capability.
• Coach, mentor, and support the development and wellbeing of team members.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting candidates.
• Encourage digital initiatives, audit transformation technologies, and alternative delivery models.

Required qualifications

• A degree in accounting, finance, or another related academic major is required.
• At least 6–8 years of external financial audit experience at a Big Four firm is required.
• A recognized professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, ACA, or CPA is required.
• Knowledge of ISAs, IFRS, relevant financial services regulations, and financial reporting developments is required.
• Strong project management, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.

Additional experience and capabilities

• Banking or insurance audit experience is an asset.
• Arabic and English bilingual proficiency is a plus.
• Audit technology knowledge and data analytics experience are advantageous.
• The role requires relationship building, collaboration, constructive challenge, resilience, innovation, and commitment to professional development.

Working at PwC

• PwC Middle East describes rewards, benefits, continuous learning, digital upskilling, mentorship, and a collaborative environment focused on growth.
• The company states that its culture values innovation, wellbeing, balance, diversity, and personal development.