Assurance - External Audit Associate - Abu Dhabi

Line of Service
Assurance
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Assurance
Management Level
Associate
Job Description & Summary
PwC Global Overview
With offices in ‎152 countries and almost ‎328,000 people, we are among the
leading professional services networks in the world. We help organisations and
individuals create the value they are looking for, by delivering quality in
Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.
PwC Middle East Overview
Established in the region for ‎40 years, PwC has around ‎7,000 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 with its tailored solutions, brings international
experience, helping our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing
business in the Middle East market, and beyond.
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.
What is expected from you?
As an Audit Associate, you will be reporting to Seniors and above, working as
part of a team that helps the clients building trust and solving complex
challenges. Your job duties will include but will not be 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
* Analyzing 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 will you bring?
You are ambitious and get use of 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)
* Professional experience of at least ‎1-‎3 years in external financial audit preferably in one of the big4 professional services firm
* 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
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 plays a significant role in outlining the
capabilities needed by our people to flourish, learn and develop together as
leaders at every level. The framework exists to support the development and
career progression of our people, helping them to meet the expectations of our
clients, colleagues and communities in today's changing global marketplace.

Why you'll love working for PwC
We're a business that leads with the heart and we prioritise our people. Led
by our value of care, we find ways to help our people, our clients and one
another. With PwC, you will ignite a meaningful career and will be provided
with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits designed to
encourage your growth, like:
* 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.
* We care about our employees' mental health and well-being by providing specialists to offer advice, as well as meditation, yoga, and other relaxation online sessions.
* Limitless opportunities for continuous learning and digital upskilling.
* A friendly atmosphere that encourages innovative mindsets, relationships development, and assisting others in growing and working in ways that bring out their best.
* A competitive Schooling allowance and insurance packages (As per PwC policy).
To learn more about our new equation that built this culture please visit this
link .
If you're looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference,
that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and
reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then
you're a future PwCer.
Learn more about " Life at PwC ME " through t his link .
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Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
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