Assurance - Core Assurance - Manager - Dhabi UAE

Line of Service: AssuranceIndustry/Sector: Not ApplicableSpecialism: AssuranceManagement Level: ManagerJob Description & SummaryPwC Global OverviewWith offices in 152 countries and almost 328000 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 OverviewEstablished in the region for 40 years PwC has around 8000 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 OverviewOur Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwCs global network that is operating worldwide. PwC Middle Easts Assurance practice combines the right mix of humanled 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 youAs an Audit Manager you will be in charge of an iconic client portfolio and you will be responsible for managing the full cycle of your audit assignments. You will be working as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive Auditing experience. Your job duties will include but will not be limited to:Assisting proactively in the management of a portfolio of client where you will be responsible for the daytoday management client liaison and technical issues managementBeing responsible for business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clientsDeveloping strategies to solve complex technical challenges and contribute to the development of your own and your teams technical acumenAssisting in the management and delivering of large projects ensuring that key deadlines are metActing in charge of designing the audit strategy and managing the audit 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 seminarsManaging client relations with senior management including delivering presentations to the board of directors and audit committeesEnsuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk quality and independence matters.Keeping up to date with local and national business and economic issuesBeing responsible for the coaching mentoring and development of team members reporting to you while caring about their wellbeingEncouraging 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 firms vision and ensure a more robust auditTaking part of the recruitment process for interviewing and selecting the most competent candidates as per PwC hiring standardsWhat will you bringYou are ambitious and get use of opportunities to grow and addition you recognise yourself in the following characteristics:A degree in accounting finance or other related academic majorMinimum of 68 years of professional experience in external financial audit in one of the big 4Completed a recognised professional qualifications such as ACCA CA ACA CPAExperience working with Energy/Utilities/Power industries/clients is a mustExcellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environmentBilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plusStrong project management skills and experience managing an audit from planning to completionConfidence in challenging yourself and others to complete high quality testing and documentationAbility to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels both internally and externallyDriving innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdlesExperience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and has demonstrated the ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questionsTaking pride in your work and in the Audit profession showing resilience and demonstrating dedication to selfdevelopment including being agile and innovative in the digital worldPromoting and encouraging others to value difference when working in diverse teamsKnowledge in any Audit technologies and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plusThe skills we look for in future employeesAll our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that help us deliver our business strategy that make up The PwC Professional.The PwC