Assurance - External audit - Experienced Associate - Cairo Egypt
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AssociateJob Description & Summary
At PwC our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements internal controls and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.In financial statement audit at PwC you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error and to issue an auditors report that includes the auditors opinion.
Job Title: Assurance External Audit Associate CairoEgypt
PwC Global Overview
With 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 Overview
Established 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 Overview
Our 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 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 clients industry information before the engagement begins
Analysing 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 clients 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 teams business needs
What will you bring
You are ambitious and you utilise 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 13 years in external financial audit preferably in one of the big4 professional services firm
Experience working with X industries/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
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 todays changing global marketplace.
Why youll love working for PwC
Were 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 nonfinancial 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 worklife balance.
We care about our employees mental health and wellbeing 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 youre 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 youre a future PwCer.
Learn more about Life at PwC ME through this link.
Minimum years experience required
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Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards Accounting Policies Active Listening Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform Auditing Auditing Methodologies Client Management Communication Compliance Auditing Complying With Regulations Data Analysis and Interpretation Data Ingestion Data Modeling Data Quality Data Security Data Transformation Data Visualization Emotional Regulation Empathy External Audit Financial Accounting Financial Audit Financial Disclosure Report 19 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
May 14 2025Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
