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Alaa Sabbah

London

Summary

Detail-oriented and analytically driven Senior Associate with 3+ years of experience in Audit and Wealth Management at PwC. Proven expertise in financial reporting, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance for high-net-worth individuals, stakeholders, and institutional clients. Adept at leading audit engagements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering strategic insights to enhance client value and financial performance. Strong command of IFRS, GAAP, and financial advisory tools. Committed to delivering exceptional client relationship management and team leadership while driving performance measurement and benchmarking.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Asset and Wealth Management Audit Senior Associate

PwC
London
09.2023 - 05.2025


  • Led and executed end-to-end audit engagements for clients in the financial services sector, including private equity firms, asset managers, and wealth management advisory companies.
  • Managed client portfolios ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and local regulatory standards.
  • Performed risk assessments and developed tailored audit strategies aligned with clients’ business models and internal control frameworks.
  • Assisted high-net-worth clients with investment reporting, tax planning insights, and financial projections.
  • Coordinated with cross-border teams and subject matter experts to address complex technical accounting issues and regulatory disclosures.
  • Mentored and supervised junior associates, providing technical guidance and performance feedback.
  • Played a key role in digital audit transformation initiatives, utilising data analytics tools to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
  • Providing stakeholder assurance in regards to ESG, investments and controls testing

Audit Intern

PwC
London
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Liaising with new colleagues and building a rapport with clients and colleagues
  • Streamlining the audit process through the usage of auditing tools and software including PowerBi
  • Analysing financial information to identify any inconsistencies and documentation of financial records
  • Received extensive training on usage of tailored technological programmes

Online Maths and English GCSE tutor

Tutorful
05.2020 - 10.2020
  • Facilitated learning for KS3 students by delivering syllabus content and clarifying doubts.
  • Graded homework effectively and compiled detailed reports for student progress.

Consultant

SOAS 180DC
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Developed reports and presentations utilising data to meet NGO objectives.
  • Analysed budget reports, generating graphs to illustrate findings.
  • Redesigned organisational structure of NGO to address specific needs.

Education

BSc 1:1 Hons - Economics

SOAS, University of London
London

Skills


  • External Audit & Assurance
  • Financial Services Audit (FS Audit)
  • Wealth & Asset Management Advisory
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Fund Accounting & NAV Review
  • Client Portfolio Analysis
  • High-Net-Worth Individual (HNWI) Advisory
  • Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
  • Regulatory Reporting (eg, AIFMD, UCITS, MiFID II)
  • Tax Compliance & Planning
  • Performance Measurement & Benchmarking
  • Investment Reporting & Analytics
  • Valuation of Financial Instruments (IFRS 9, ASC 820)
  • Private Equity & Hedge Fund Structures
  • Audit Planning & Execution
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Cross-Border Regulatory Compliance
  • Team Leadership & People Development
  • Digital Transformation & Audit Innovation
  • Process Improvement & Automation

Personal Information

Hobbies: I enjoy travelling, spending time with my family and friends, and keeping up to date with current affairs, and I have a keen interest in Econometrics., I also enjoy aiding communities and organising support for charities.

Custom

References available upon request.

Languages

English
Native
Arabic
Native
Persian
Native

Timeline

Asset and Wealth Management Audit Senior Associate

PwC
09.2023 - 05.2025

Audit Intern

PwC
06.2022 - 08.2022

Online Maths and English GCSE tutor

Tutorful
05.2020 - 10.2020

Consultant

SOAS 180DC
04.2020 - 08.2020

BSc 1:1 Hons - Economics

SOAS, University of London

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