FINANCIAL SECTOR AUDIT SENIOR MANAGER SAUDI

Our client is a Big 4 firm looking to appoint a Senior Audit Manager ( Financial Services) for its Al Khobar office in Saudi Arabia.

Key responsibilities

The role is to help grow our existing FS Audit services in Saudi Arabia and there will be a chance to also work across FS advisory.

Strong financial services experience, particularly on global banks and insurers, and extensive knowledge of developments within the financial sector.

Leadership skills and ability to act as a role model

Drive and resilience and ability to thrive in a pressured environment

Knowledge and experience of auditing large global banks/insurance companies. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audit, review of statutory accounts and disclosures.

Excellent working knowledge of IFRS

Well-developed supervisory skills e.g. coaching and motivation

The responsibilities of the person filling this role will include some or all of the following:

Managing / assisting in the delivery of client engagements, with responsibility for client deliverables and day-to-day liaison with clients

Managing project teams or workstreams within a project team, on client sites

Providing technical input to a number of projects and providing review and challenge to deliverables produced by the team

Cultivate and maintain client relationships at existing and target clients

Contribute to the development of new propositions / services and the refreshing of existing products / services

Actively identifying and supporting business development opportunities, including supporting the team with sales activities such as proposal writing and assisting with client presentation

Working closely with the Partners to play an active role in the proposal and pitching of products / services for new work

To work with other client teams and provide technical input

Knowledge, skills and experience

Ideally the candidate should be a Senior manager or very experienced manager

Identifies and pursues business opportunities.

Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work.

Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work.

Continuously learns from experiences. Seeks out feedback and development opportunities. Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback.

Coaches less experienced staff.

Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information.

Builds the reputation of the client through the quality of work, knowledge and experience.

Monitors and upholds high quality of service and products to clients (internal and external).

English language skills critical