Assurance - External Audit Manager (Non Financial Services)
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About the Role
PwC Middle East is hiring an Audit Manager for its Assurance practice in Doha, Qatar. You will manage a portfolio of iconic clients, lead audit engagements from planning to completion, and develop business.
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Responsibilities
- Assist proactively in the management of a portfolio of clients, responsible for day to day management, client liaison and technical issues management
- Be responsible for business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clients
- Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges and contribute to the development of your own and your team’s technical acumen
- Assist in the management and delivering of large projects, ensuring that key deadlines are met
- Act in charge of designing the audit strategy and managing the audit execution in alignment with the engagement leader guidance
- Advise clients on financial reporting and regulatory developments, as well as staying up to date with the regulatory changes
- Manage client relations with senior management, including delivering presentations to the board of directors and audit committees
- Ensure you are adhering to compliance with the risk, quality and independence matters
- Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues
- Be responsible for the coaching, mentoring and development of team members reporting to you while caring about their well being
- Encourage involvement in digital initiatives and the use of audit transformation technologies
- Take part of the recruitment process for interviewing and selecting the most competent candidates
Requirements
- A degree in accounting, finance or other related academic major
- Minimum of 6 8 years of professional experience in external financial audit in one of the big 4
- Completed a recognised professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA
- Experience in auditing diverse range of industries
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- 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
- Driving innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty
- Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge
- Taking pride in your work and in the Audit profession, showing resilience and dedication to self development
- Promoting and encouraging others to value difference when working in diverse teams
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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
- Assisting proactively in the management of a portfolio of client, where you will be responsible for the day to day management client liaison and technical issues management.
- Being responsible for business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
- Developing strategies to solve complex technical challenges and contribute to the development of your own and your team’s technical acumen.
- Assisting in the management and delivering of large projects, ensuring that key deadlines are met.
- Acting in charge of designing the audit strategy and managing the audit execution in alignment with the engagement leader guidance. You will advise clients on financial reporting and regulatory developments, as well as staying up to date with the regulatory changes by attending internal and external
- Managing client relations with senior management, including delivering presentations to the board of directors and audit committees.
- Ensuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk, quality and independence matters.
- Keeping up to date with local and national business and economic issues.
- Being responsible for the coaching, mentoring and development of team members reporting to you while caring about their well being.
- Encouraging involvement in digital initiatives and the use of audit transformation technologies, as well as the use of alternative delivery models, in order to ensure compliance with our firm's vision and ensure a more robust audit.
- Taking part of the recruitment process for interviewing and selecting the most competent candidates as per PwC hiring standards.
What You’ll Bring
- A degree in accounting, finance or other related academic major.
- Minimum of 6 8 years of professional experience in external financial audit in one of the big 4.
- Completed a recognised professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA.
- 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.
- 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 supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles.
- Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and has demonstrated the ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions.
- Taking pride in your work and in the Audit profession, showing resilience and demonstrating dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world.
How You’ll Make a Difference
- At PwC Middle 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.
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