PwC Middle East is hiring a Senior Manager – Core Assurance to join its Assurance practice in Abu Dhabi. This on-site leadership role is ideal for audit professionals with deep expertise in financial services and a drive to support clients with transparent, high-quality reporting and compliance. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to lead audits and enhance trust in financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead audit planning, execution, and completion across complex financial services clients.

• Guide and mentor audit teams while ensuring PwC standards and client expectations are met.

• Address complex business problems with strategic thinking and innovative solutions.

• Actively engage with stakeholders to anticipate needs and provide insights.

• Contribute to the development and application of technical knowledge in audits.

• Encourage a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

• Uphold PwC’s code of ethics and standards of professional conduct.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in external audit, preferably within financial services.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

• Professional certification required (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).

• Strong understanding of auditing and financial reporting standards.

• Experience working with banking, insurance, private equity, or capital markets clients.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with the ability to manage detail-oriented work.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in audit methodologies and data-driven audit technologies.

• Effective cross-cultural team management and stakeholder engagement.

• Adaptable, collaborative, and committed to continuous development.

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Contract Type: Full-time, On-site