Assurance - External Audit Manager (Banking) - Dubai, UAE

About UsWith 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 OverviewOur 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 OverviewCore 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 ContributeAs 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’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:Assisting proactively in the management of a portfolio of client, where you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of 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 delivery 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 seminars.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 BringYou 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 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 qualification such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA.Experience in auditing Banking / Insurance clients is considered an asset.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.Applying the international standards on Auditing (ISAs) on the external audit of financial services with profound IFRS knowledge relevant to the FS practice (such as IFRS9, IFRS17) and financial services regulations.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 supporting 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 pri