Job description

PwC Middle East is seeking an Assurance - External Audit Senior Manager (Financial Services) based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within its Core Assurance practice, which forms a cornerstone of the Assurance service line focused on delivering high-quality audits that build trust and drive sustained outcomes. PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years and operates across 12 countries in the Middle East with more than 12,000 professionals and access to a global network of over 328,000 professionals across 152 countries delivering Assurance, Tax, and Advisory services. The role operates within PwC Middle East’s Assurance practice of more than 2,300 professionals, combining human-led and tech-powered audit solutions to provide independent assurance over financial reporting, enhance transparency, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen stakeholder confidence. As an External Audit Senior Manager in Financial Services, the candidate will manage an iconic client portfolio, oversee the full audit lifecycle, and lead teams to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day client liaison, technical issue resolution, business development initiatives, audit strategy design, audit execution oversight, advising clients on financial reporting and regulatory developments, and ensuring compliance with risk, quality, and independence requirements. The role also involves managing senior-level client relationships including presentations to board of directors and audit committees, overseeing large project delivery, mentoring and coaching team members, supporting recruitment activities, encouraging digital initiatives, and leveraging audit transformation technologies and alternative delivery models. The candidate will apply International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), demonstrate strong IFRS knowledge relevant to financial services including IFRS9 and IFRS17, and maintain knowledge of financial services regulations. The position requires strong project management capabilities, audit planning and execution experience, knowledge of audit technologies and data analytics tools, and experience auditing banking clients. The Senior Manager is expected to remain informed about local and national economic developments, participate in internal and external seminars, support innovation, and contribute to PwC Professional framework leadership behaviors while driving audit quality, stakeholder confidence, and business growth across the financial services sector.