Assurance - Digital Audit - IT Audit Manager - KSA, Riyadh

About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.  

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. 

Business Unit Overview

A career within the Digital Audit business unit will provide you with the opportunity to gain an understanding of technology, data, business and accounting expertise regarding the methodology of auditing clients across all industries.  

Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. Therefore, our Digital Audit practice focuses on helping organizations review and strengthen every aspect of their business  from the latest tools to help digitize the way we deliver audits through automation, AI, data analytics and innovation. 

Our Digital Audit practice provides a wide range of services and business advice that is not limited to IT General Controls (ITGC), ERP Configurations (SAP, Oracle) and IT automated controls, SOX Compliance, Business cycle/process controls review as well as Segregation of Duties testing. 

How You’ll Contribute

As a SAP ITGC Manager and Business Process Controls professional at PwC, you will play a critical role in providing assurance services related to SAP systems, specifically focusing on IT general controls (ITGC) and business process controls (BPC). You will lead engagements, collaborate with clients, and provide expert guidance on SAP-related risks and controls. You will also be leading a full range of assurance tasks, managing and leading engagement teams, developing and managing client relationships. You’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading engagements related to SAP IT general controls (ITGC) and business process controls (BPC), including planning, scoping, execution, and reporting.  
• Assessing the design and operating effectiveness of ITGC within SAP environments, including access controls, change management, security administration, and system development.  
• Evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of business process controls (BPC) within SAP applications, such as procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and record-to-report processes. 
• Developing and executing testing procedures to evaluate the implementation and operation of ITGC and BPC controls, including conducting walkthroughs, performing testing, and analyzing results.  
• Identifying control deficiencies, gaps, and areas for improvement within SAP systems, and providing recommendations for remediation and enhancement. 
• Communicating audit findings, observations, and recommendations to client management in a clear, concise, and impactful manner.  
• Collaborating with client personnel to address questions, concerns, and recommendations related to SAP ITGC and BPC controls, and providing guidance on best practices and industry standards.  
• Staying abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements related to SAP systems and IT controls and incorporating relevant insights into client engagements and methodologies.  
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing junior team members, providing guidance on technical matters, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. 

What You’ll Bring

You are ambitious and you utilize opportunities to grow and develop. In addition, you recognise yourself in the following characteristics:

• A degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• CISA, CISSP, CPA, CISM, CRISC is a must, a Master’s degree is a plus.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in IT auditing, risk management, or consulting, with a focus on SAP systems and controls.  
• Strong understanding of SAP applications, modules, and components, including SAP ECC, S/4HANA, SAP GRC, SAP BPC, SAP Solman and SAP Security. 
• Experience with SAP ITGC and BPC frameworks, standards, and methodologies, such as COBIT, COSO, and ITIL.  
• Proficiency in SAP security concepts, including user access management, segregation of duties (SoD), and role design. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex IT environments and identify control deficiencies and risks. 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients, effectively communicate findings and recommendations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.  
• Proven leadership abilities, with the capacity to lead engagements, manage teams, and drive projects to successful completion.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.  
• Willingness to challenge the ‘norms’ and  to create a cohesive and effective working team.

How You’ll Make a Difference

At PwC Midde East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.   

Why You’ll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.