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Tarek Z.D. Alkurdi

Tarek Z.D. Alkurdi

SENIOR ASSURANCE
Abu Dhabi

Summary

I am a self-motivated and goal-oriented professional seeking a challenging position in a reputable organization where I can enhance my skills, contribute meaningfully, and grow in alignment with the organization’s objectives. I bring a proactive mindset, strong planning and execution abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Currently, I am working toward obtaining the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification, which reflects my dedication to advancing my expertise in audit and financial reporting. Receiving this resume indicates your organization values growth and development, and I am eager to be part of a team that fosters excellence and innovation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC
Abu Dhabi
11.2024 - Current
  • Lead audit engagements across diverse industries, ensuring compliance with IFRS, ISA, and PwC’s global audit methodology while delivering high-quality assurance services.
  • Analyze financial statements and supporting documentation to assess compliance with regulatory standards and identify key audit risks. Evaluate internal controls and operational processes, performing substantive testing and walkthroughs to validate control effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand business operations, address complex accounting issues, and build long-term trust and credibility.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing on-the-job coaching, performance feedback, and technical guidance to support their professional development.
  • Manage engagement economics, monitor budget variances, and ensure timely communication with managers and partners regarding project status and risks.
  • Take full ownership of audit file completion, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to PwC’s quality and risk management standards.
  • Participate in digital transformation initiatives and upskilling programs aligned with the firm’s innovation strategy.
  • Contribute to a collaborative team environment, working effectively with diverse teams from planning through completion phases of the audit cycle.

Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC
Amman, Gelderland
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Lead audit engagements across diverse industries, ensuring compliance with IFRS, ISA, and PwC’s global audit methodology while delivering high-quality assurance services.
  • Analyze financial statements and supporting documentation to assess compliance with regulatory standards and identify key audit risks. Evaluate internal controls and operational processes, performing substantive testing and walkthroughs to validate control effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand business operations, address complex accounting issues, and build long-term trust and credibility.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing on-the-job coaching, performance feedback, and technical guidance to support their professional development.
  • Manage engagement economics, monitor budget variances, and ensure timely communication with managers and partners regarding project status and risks.
  • Take full ownership of audit file completion, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to PwC’s quality and risk management standards.
  • Participate in digital transformation initiatives and upskilling programs aligned with the firm’s innovation strategy.
  • Contribute to a collaborative team environment, working effectively with diverse teams from planning through completion phases of the audit cycle.

Associate Assurance II

PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC
Amman
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Company Overview: Amman Office
  • As a member of the Audit team, I'm making a technical contribution to audit engagements and internal projects & I'm actively establish internal and external relationships and identify and escalate potential business opportunities for PwC on existing engagements.
  • With a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, I'm escalate issues as appropriate.
  • In the other hand I'm confirm that the work delivered to clients is of high quality.
  • In addition, I got the opportunity to travel to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq for a secondment to work on their largest engagement.
  • Amman Office

Associate Assurance I

PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC
Amman, Gelderland
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Company Overview: Amman Office
  • It requires me to possess strong project management skills to execute the process workflow from the beginning to its final review stage, thereby working with people of different levels of experience in the business area.
  • Developing myrself personally, taking a keen interest in the services and learning the skills needed to execute them to a high level of quality in an efficient way.
  • The role also requires me to be able to collaborate with colleagues across different countries in the region on the standardised services to ensure they are being conducted in accordance with the user guide.
  • As Verifier in the ACE team, the role includes wider practice communication responsibilities which relate to the execution of the individual work request.
  • Amman Office

Education

Bachelor Degree - Accounting

Princess Sumaya University For Technology
Amman
10.2016 - 01.2020

Skills

  • Microsoft office

  • communication skills

  • Leadership skills

  • Problem solving skills

Certification

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) candidate

Timeline

Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC
11.2024 - Current

Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC
10.2023 - 10.2024

Associate Assurance II

PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC
09.2021 - 09.2023

Associate Assurance I

PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC
12.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor Degree - Accounting

Princess Sumaya University For Technology
10.2016 - 01.2020
Tarek Z.D. AlkurdiSENIOR ASSURANCE