
PwC
External Audit Senior Associate ā Assurance
- Permanent
- Doha, Qatar
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
- Urgent
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Job expiry date: 21/08/2025
Job overview
Date posted
07/07/2025
Location
Doha, Qatar
Salary
QAR Undisclosed per month
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
21/08/2025
Job description
The External Audit Senior Associate at PwC Qatar is responsible for managing several client audit engagements, working closely with Managers and above. The role involves analyzing client financial statements, examining accounting records, and testing internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The Senior Associate is accountable for preparing engagement documentation, reviewing the work of associates, coaching junior staff, and liaising with clients to build trust and deliver high-quality audit services. The role requires strong communication and project management skills, with an expectation to contribute to business development and maintain client relationships. Candidates are also expected to engage in digital transformation initiatives, use data analytics tools, and uphold PwC's quality and risk compliance standards.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Analyze client financial statements to ensure regulatory compliance
- Examine accounting records and physical assets such as inventory and equipment
- Test internal controls and document audit procedures
- Communicate effectively with client stakeholders to understand expectations and deliver services
- Research client industry and background prior to engagement start
- Report progress and risk issues to Managers and Partners
- Take ownership of audit file completion and review engagement economics
- Coach and provide feedback to associate-level team members
- Ensure compliance with risk, quality, and independence policies
- Support business development efforts and build client relationships
- Engage in digital audit initiatives and utilize data analytics tools
- Design audit procedures based on risk and materiality assessments
Experience & skills
- Degree in accounting, finance or related field
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (completed or in progress)
- Experience at Senior Associate level in external audit within a Big 4 firm
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards and audit methodologies
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in business development and client management
- Knowledge of audit technologies and data analytics tools is an advantage
- Experience in coaching audit teams and managing engagements