What Jobs are available for Audit Team in Oman?

Job Purpose:

The Manager – Internal Audit is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing risk-based internal audit engagements across the company. The role ensures that internal controls are effective and aligned with regulatory requirements and best practices. The Manager also provides strategic recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee, ensuring continuous improvement of systems and processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan for approval by the Audit Committee.
• Build, Lead, supervise, and mentor the internal audit team, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Act as a key advisor to management on Audit governance, and internal control matters.
• Report significant findings, risks, and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Plan, scope, and execute audits across all company's Departments and functions.
• Assess internal controls, business processes, and compliance with regulatory frameworks (local and international).
• Ensure audit engagements are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with professional standards.
• Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and risk mitigation.
• Support management in strengthening corporate governance frameworks.
• Monitor emerging risks and regulatory changes, providing proactive input on implications for the business.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and control awareness across the organization.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Professional Certificates such as CIA, ACCA, or CISA will add value.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in internal audit or external audit.
• Experience in the Asset Management and Investment Industry will add value.

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Risk-based audit planning and execution.
• Financial analysis and operational audit expertise.
• Familiarity with IT and systems audit approaches.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• High ethical standards, independence, and professional objectivity.

Notes:

• Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

About Deloitte:
When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. We have received numerous awards over the last few years, including Best Employer in the Middle East, and Best Consulting Firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award.

Our Purpose
Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Lead the way
• Serve with integrity
• Take care of each other
• Foster inclusion

Audit & Assurance | Associate
During Your Tenure As An Associate In Audit & Assurance, You Will Demonstrate And Develop Your Capabilities In The Following Areas

• Demonstrates an appreciation of the importance of addressing specific audit and risk advisory priorities in line with explicit stakeholder requirements.
• Have knowledge of relevant accounting standards applicable to the entity and perform risk assessment procedures to provide a basis for the identification and assessments of the risks of material misstatement.
• Delivery of high-quality audits via a number of enablers like Global Audit Imperatives, methodology, content, guidance, learning and other tools.
• Formulate reasonable judgements and conclusion in order to deliver informative and timely outputs.
• Compliance with auditing and accounting standards, relevant laws and regulations (including specific local laws and regulations), ethical standards, independence requirements and the audit firm's quality control procedures.

Leadership Capabilities

• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, auditing or related field.
• Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs).
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English).

Advise the VP to create and maintain a risk-based internal audit plan (including budgeting and resource plan) .

Lead the implementation of the plan, ensure proper resourcing for implementation of the plan, and adjust the plan as needed in response to emerging risks, operations, programs, systems and controls.

Keep the VPs apprised of any changes needed to the internal audit plan.

Ensure methodical documentation of work plans, testing results, conclusions and recommendations, in line with the standards of the IIA.

Develop the audit techniques to ensure continuing improvement in the standard of the audit work and continuing relevance to business needs together with the other IA members.

Ensure follow-up on findings and corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement in the management of risk and operational excellence within the assigned asset.

Manage the requirements and expectation of State/external auditors as directed by the VP, to ensure the audit work remains within the prescribed guidelines.

Manage the preparation of Audit Committee materials.

Participate in quarterly or more frequent Audit Committee meetings.

Evaluate performance of the Internal Auditor staff, and develop and implement an Individual Development Plan.

Ensure close and cordial working relationship with the Executive Leadership levels.

Manage the performance of audit procedures, identifying and defining issues, developing audit criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.

Communicate results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and presentations to management.

Develop and maintain good communication lines with client, staff and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.

Lead in the investigation of significant issues in the Company including fraud.

Advise the VP to setup/update/maintain the Assurance Functions Charter, policies, procedures and standards.

Advise in the IA Objectives KPIs, Targets and change/action plans together with IA VP.

Consolidate all reports submitted for stakeholder reporting including those towards Management, External Parties, The State Audit Institution, and the Audit Committee for IA VP s approval.

Support in oversees the technical and functional administration of the audit management system including user access rights management, development of reports, and customizing various forms and workflows in line with the business requirements.

Advise on the process of assisting Assurance members with their data and analytics requirements, including extracting, compiling and analyzing data where relevant.

Stakeholder Management, which includes Management, Assurance Leadership team, ELT, Board Audit and Risk Committee etc.

Keep up to date on regulatory trends, changes and developments in auditing, particularly in relation to technology and information security to anticipate impact on OQEP and its systems and processes

Minimum of Bachelor s Degree.

Preferred Professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, CRMA, CRISC

Language : English fluent (required) | Arabic fluent (prefered)

Minimum 10 years of overall experience in internal auditing out of which 3 years in a leadership position.

In-depth understanding of the Oil & Gas / Energy industry, especially in the Upstream, Projects, Commercial and F&S.

Experience in leading diverse small to medium size team on assignments with strict timelines and deliverables

Experience in Big4 will be an advantage

Demonstrated strategic orientation

Advanced business and financial analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to influence complex internal and external stakeholders who may have conflicting interests

Demonstrated ability to conduct complex negotiation

Ability to present ideas in a succinct and convincing manner, adapting delivery according to audience

Demonstrated leadership, developing high performing teams

Ability to inspire and lead complex change

About Deloitte:
When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. We have received numerous awards over the last few years, including Best Employer in the Middle East, and Best Consulting Firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award.

Our Purpose
Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Lead the way
• Serve with integrity
• Take care of each other
• Foster inclusion

Audit & Assurance | Senior

• During your tenure as a Senior in Audit & Assurance, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:
• Builds trust and credibility with stakeholders by seeking to understand their service levels expectations and what matters to them individually.
• Delivers high quality services by demonstrating a practical awareness of the impact of regulation and risk management on business processes and controls.
• Takes responsibility for understanding key statistics and industry matters about entity before engagement begins.
• Adapts template referral instructions to clearly outline the scope of procedures to be performed, including the areas of audit focus. Understands the structure of the group audit and for whom the referral instructions are intended.
• Liaises effectively with onshore and offshore Centers of Excellence in the delivery of relevant tasks, understanding the scope of work delegated to them and the importance of providing accurate and complete information to them.
• Assists in tracking deliverables from component auditors and seeks to understand the relevance and importance of these.
• Appropriately links risks, controls, procedures and findings from allocated sections across the EMS file on a timely basis.
• Can articulate the audit quality milestones, the ways in which teams demonstrate completeness of milestones, and how the audit quality milestones contribute to audit quality.
• Understands the rationale behind the timings of the audit plan and is prepared to offer challenge around whether work can be performed earlier in the audit cycle.
• Prepares documentation by anticipating questions that reviewers may ask and distinguishes accounting judgements and conclusions from auditing judgements and conclusions.
• Understands that it is important to develop relationships beyond the finance function in order to better understand the entity's business and apply professional skepticism.
• Has a practical awareness of the risks around the engagement lifecycle and regulatory environment, and relevant practice protection policies.

Leadership Capabilities

• Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life.
• Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador.
• Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results.
• Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.
• Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or related field. Graduate degree is must.
• International accounting qualification: CA, ACCA, or CPA
• 3+ years of experience in statutory audit and accounting advisory (assurance), preferably with Big 4 Audit Firms.
• Supervise staff, inspect client financial records, compile and analyze data, prepare detailed audit reports and resolve accounting research issues.
• Demonstrate ability to plan and manage engagements and people along with ensuring deliverables meet work plan specifications and deadlines.
• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English).

About Deloitte:
When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. We have received numerous awards over the last few years, including Best Employer in the Middle East, and Best Consulting Firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award.

Our Purpose
Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Lead the way
• Serve with integrity
• Take care of each other
• Foster inclusion

Audit & Assurance | Manager
During Your Tenure As a Manager In Audit & Assurance, You Will Demonstrate And Develop Your Capabilities In The Following Areas

• Builds trust and credibility by focusing on how to meet multiple stakeholder needs whilst providing constructive challenge on engagement issues.
• Reviews documentation of flows of transactions and tests of relevant controls early in the audit cycle to allow for timely assessment of the planned audit approach and the entity's control environment.
• Suggests mitigating testing when controls are found to be ineffective, without always having to consult with the senior manager or partner.
• Applies professional scepticism to consider the broader impact (e.g. fraud risks, communication with those charged with governance) on our audit when significant controls are found to be ineffective or other conditions may indicate possible misstatements.
• Recognizes opportunities to add value, extend knowledge, increase impact and to provide exceptional stakeholder value through drawing expertise from across the firm and integrating specialists where appropriate as part of the core audit engagement team.
• Actively participates in the group risk assessment scoping of work to be performed by component auditors. Prepares and reviews referral instructions on a timely basis that clearly set up the group auditor's expectations and evaluates responses from component auditors.
• Runs file check regularly throughout the audit, checks all points have been cleared at the end of each audit and chooses an appropriate file structure for each engagement, including group engagements.
• Engages early with scheduling and the extended engagement team. Clearly communicates expectations regarding responsibilities and deadlines to all members of the engagement team.
• Communicates the project plan and any entity-related dependencies with the entity's management team so that they are aware, at the beginning of the audit, of any repercussions (e.g., deadlines, fees) due to deviations from this plan. Reconfirms their understanding with the entity's management team in advance of key deadlines.
• Performs reviews with professional scepticism considering whether the results of testing sufficiently assess, test and objectively challenge the appropriateness and reliability of the assumptions and data used to support management's assertions.
• Compliance with auditing and accounting standards, relevant laws and regulations (including specific local laws and regulations), ethical standards, independence requirements and the audit firm's quality control procedures.

Leadership Capabilities

• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in public accounting, auditing, audit management, budget, business plan, business strategy, preferably with big 4 Audit Firms.
• Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Extensive knowledge of best practice reporting and International financial reporting standards. Able to ensure that the applicable accounting and auditing standards have been consistently applied and obtains appropriate evidence to support the assessment that the financial statements have been prepared in in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
• Ability to develop one's own knowledge and the knowledge of others as it relates to Deloitte's tools and audit methodology and the applicable professional accounting and auditing standards through both formal learning and on-the-job training.
• Ability to thoroughly review audit documentation for completeness, accuracy and adequacy while ensuring timely archiving of work papers.
• International accounting qualification is required: CA, ACCA, or CPA.
• Fluent in English (reading, speaking, and writing).
• Preference will be given only to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English).

Description
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 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 operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Line of Service
Assurance

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Assurance

Management Level
Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary
PwC Global Overview
With offices in 152 countries and almost 328,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organizations 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 8,000 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 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.

What is expected from you?
Job Duties
As an External Audit Senior Associate you will be contributing in delivering the best service to our clients. You will be reporting to Managers and above, working as part of a team that helps the clients building trust, solving complex challenges, and proactively assisting in the management of several engagements. Your job duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Using your analytical skills to analyse the client's financial statements and ensure they adhere to financial regulations
• Examining financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment
• Asking a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – to a range of individuals at our client organizations
• Testing the client organization's internal controls and processes
• Building trust and credibility with the clients by understanding their expectations and delivering high quality services
• Taking accountability for researching and understanding key facts on the client;s industry information before the engagement begins
• Communicating with the Manager and/ or Partner in a timely manner with respect to engagement progress – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time, budget, etc.
• Taking full ownership of external file completion
• Analyzing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from the budgets
• Reviewing the work of the associate levels and providing them on-job training, coaching and timely constructive feedback to help them grow in their career
• Ensuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk, quality and independence matters
• Engaging and dealing effectively with diverse teams from the planning through the completion phase of the audit as well as closely following up on the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting the timeline and the firm's internal KPI's
• Taking part in the digital initiatives and upskilling areas which aligns most with your team's business needs
• Performing other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables

What will you bring?
You are ambitious and you utilize 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)
• Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a Big 4 professional services firm
• Experience working with diverse range of industries
• 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
• Thorough technical skills and experience regarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards, with demonstrated exceptional performance
• Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality
• Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams
• Strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client/Manager

The Skills We Look For In Future Employees
All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviors 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 today's changing global marketplace.

Why you'll love working for PwC
Benefits
We're a business that leads with the heart and we prioritize 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 non-financial 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 work-life balance.
• We care about our employees' mental health and well-being 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 you're 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 you're a future PwCer.

Learn more about "
Life at PwC ME
" through this link.

Education
(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field Of Study Required
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications
(if blank, certifications not specified)
Education
(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field Of Study Preferred
Certifications
(if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Auditing, Auditing Standards, Audit Internal Controls, Audit Preparation, Audit Reporting, Audit Risk Assessments, Audit Support, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ethics Training {+ 26 more}

Desired Languages
(If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes

Government Clearance Required?
Yes

Job Posting End Date

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The IT Audit Manager is responsible for leading and executing IT audits across the bank, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, identifying risks, and enhancing IT controls. The role involves assessing IT governance, cybersecurity, data security, IT operations, digital banking platforms, and emerging technologies to safeguard the bank's information assets.

Responsibilities
1. IT Audit Planning & Execution:

• Formulate a risk-based Annual IT Audit Plan in consultation with the Deputy Head and Head of Audit.

• Implement the Annual IT Audit Plan, including special tasks as directed and in accordance with the Audit Manual.

• Conduct independent assessments of IT systems, applications, databases, networks, and digital banking platforms.

• Evaluate IT general controls (ITGC), application controls, and cybersecurity measures.

• Assess IT disaster recovery, business continuity planning (BCP), and incident response frameworks.

• Perform IT governance reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., Central Bank regulations, NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT).

• Review IT risk management processes, including third-party/vendor risk assessments

2. Audit Project Management & Reporting:

• Manage each audit project within pre-determined time budgets and deadlines.

• Maintain high-quality working papers to support audit findings and conclusions.

• Draft factual reports that describe weaknesses identified during audits, indicate their significance, and make constructive recommendations for remediation.

• Finalize reports based on exit meetings with auditee management.

• Assist the Deputy Head and Head of Audit in making constructive contributions to the preparation of the annual audit plan.

3. Cybersecurity & Digital Banking Audits:

• Assess cybersecurity frameworks, penetration testing results, and security incident management.

• Conduct audits of digital banking platforms, mobile applications, internet banking, and payment systems.

• Ensure secure implementation of cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and other emerging technologies.

4. Risk Management, Compliance & IT Regulations:

• Identify and evaluate IT risks, recommending mitigation strategies.

• Ensure compliance with local and international IT audit standards and best practices.

• Provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve IT security.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global and Omani regulations applicable to the bank's IT operations.

• Monitor follow-up actions on audit findings and ensure timely resolution

5. Supporting Business & Operational Audits:

• Assist co-auditors in business and operational audits to ensure proper IT-related risk assessments.

• Provide IT audit expertise during audits of non-IT functions that involve technology risks.

6. Data Analytics & Continuous Monitoring:

• Assist in extracting key requirements from CAAT tools such as ACL (Audit Command Language) and Business Objects (BO).

• Leverage data analytics to enhance audit procedures and improve risk assessment processes.

7. IT Governance, Information Security & Bank Policies:

• Assess data governance, privacy controls, and data protection measures.

• Evaluate controls related to data integrity, confidentiality, and access management.

• Review IT policies, procedures, and security frameworks to enhance compliance.

• Ensure compliance with the bank's policies, including HR, information security, and other relevant policies

8. Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory Role:

• Prepare detailed audit reports with observations, risks, and recommendations.

• Present findings to senior management, the audit committee, and external regulators as needed.

• Collaborate with IT, risk, compliance, and business teams to enhance IT control frameworks.

• Provide advisory services on IT risks and emerging threats

Requirements

• Omani nationals only

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics/ Statistics or relevant field. Required to have one or more of the following certifications: CISA, ITIL,CISM, CISSP

• 15 years (preferably in Banking sectors) of IT audit experience in GCC, (including) preferably few years of international experience.

Description
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 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 operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

A career within Risk Consulting services will provide you with the opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation's objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders.

Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. Therefore, our Risk Consulting practice focuses on helping organisations review and strengthen every aspect of their business, from people to performance, systems to strategy, and business planning to business resilience.

Our Risk Consulting practice provides a wide range of services and business advice that is not limited to Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Policies and Procedures, Governance, Internal Control over Financial Reporting, Process Intelligence, Compliance as well as Technology Risk.

What is expected from you?
Job Duties
As a Senior Associate, you will be reporting to Managers and higher grades, working as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Your job duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Leveraging on your skills and experience to become a trusted advisor to your clients on topics of risk & internal controls
• Engaging and dealing with diverse teams from the planning through the completion phase of the audit as well as closely following up on the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting the timeline and the firm's internal KPI's.
• Working with clients to improve their internal control maturity and to help them in mitigating the risks they face by developing internal audit and risk management strategies to strengthen their existing controls and processes
• Identifying key risks, defining the audit methodology, and process improvement by understanding the client's objectives, risks, control frameworks, systems and regulatory environments
• Building and maintaining meaningful relationships with clients, and taking part in researching and identifying opportunities on new/existing client
• Developing internal and external relationships and reflecting PwC values on your day to day work when working in diverse teams
• Managing the engagement budget and economics
• Managing teams and the communication with the clients/stakeholders; Helping clients navigate an evolving risk landscape by developing and executing test plans, identifying control effectiveness and improvements and reporting these to clients in an impactful way
• Providing on-ground support for the planning, implementation and administration of the clients' Internal Audit Plan
• Working on Internal Audit engagements focusing on compliance, financial and operational related audits
• Conducting testing to evaluate the adequacy of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Drafting the audit findings, the related impact, potential risks, and recommendations
• Innovating & helping further develop our service offerings related to internal audit, risk & controls
• Planning and executing the engagements effectively to ensure completion of the projects within budgeted time and cost
• Assisting our clients in the deployment and development of their internal audit/internal control function
• Studying business functions, gathering information, evaluating output requirements and formats
• Reviewing the work of the associate levels and providing them on-job training, coaching and constructive feedback to help them grow
• Ensuring adhering to compliance, quality and independence matters.
• Commitment to continuous education and digital upskilling
• Performing other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables

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, Risk Management, Governance Industrial Engineer, or any related discipline.
• Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as CIA, CPA, CRMA, CFE, CGRCP, PMP, or CMA is a plus.
• Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level or at least 3-6 years working in internal audit preferably in one of the big 4 professional services firm.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment.
• Having strong report writing, and analytical skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written).
• Business development and client relationship building skills.
• Willingness to challenge the 'norms' and to create a cohesive and effective working team.
• Demonstrating strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client/Manager.
• having a background in governance, risk management, and compliance. an up to date understanding of issues facing businesses and how to influence client conversations.
• Experienced in assessment and testing of design and effectiveness of business controls.
• Project management skills and ability to lead engagements from end to end and working directly with the partner and manager on the account.
• 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.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates.

Audit & Assurance | Typist
About Deloitte
: When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. We have received numerous awards over the last few years, including Best Employer in the Middle East, and Best Consulting Firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award.

Our Purpose
Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Leading the way
• Serve with integrity
• Take care of each other
• Foster inclusion
• Collaborate for measurable impact

Audit & Assurance | Typist
Responsibilities
During your tenure as an ICS – Typist, you will be responsible for typing various documents in Arabic and English with specific emphasis on financial reports. Administrative skills will be required from time to time on an ad hoc basis, and you will demonstrate an openness to learn and the ability to accept constructive criticism. Your responsibilities will include typing of documents in various subjects such as:

• Audit & Assurance reports
• Engagement Letters and Proposals
• Agreements and Contracts
• Letters of Engagement and client correspondence
• Tax related documents
• All types of reports and correspondences

In Addition To

• Ensuring any office related issues encountered through your role are communicated to the management team
• Responding to straightforward correspondence through email, written, telephone communication
• Assisting with other admin duties as required

Leadership Capabilities

• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business

Qualifications

• Well-developed skills and knowledge of Arabic and English typing.
• A positive attitude to dealing with people including staff, clients, and suppliers at all levels
• Ability to effectively communicate by telephone, face to face, email and written, and the ability to work within a team
• Knowledge and ability to use proficiently standard office computer software, including word-processing, databases, and spreadsheets
• Ability to use email and Internet applications
• Well-developed organization and time management skills, and the ability to work on own initiative, accurately to tight deadlines, and to prioritize between conflicting demands
• Ability to engender and maintain trust and confidentiality in the provision of administration