Employment: Full Time
Line of Service
Advisory
Specialism
Finance
Management Level
Associate
Job Description & Summary
At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.
Job Responsibilities:
– Carry out pre-engagement and post engagement compliance tasks associated with client and project onboarding
– Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines to ensure their client and the engagement have cleared the necessary risk assessment and obtain files and reports on time to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
– Analyze all compliance procedures and monitor all risks for the engagement and opportunities and assess potential defects and assist in resolution for the same.
– Maintain and document all records required across the engagement lifecycle and assist the central review and R&Q team as necessary.
– Communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing, with a range of key stakeholders across the firm.
– Facilitate the yearly compliance reviews in collaboration with the Central Review Team and engagement leads.
– The successful candidate will report predominantly to the Compliance Manager and the R&Q lead who will provide guidance regarding compliance with relevant territory policies and procedures
– Actively share knowledge within own team and across BUs, and promote best practises in respect of the firm’s business systems and processes. Provide training, coaching and support to other team members as needed.
– Work closely with teams across the business to ensure best practice.
– Provide a service directly to the BU, particularly in relation to adhering to internal and external compliance tasks and reporting any exceptions as necessary
– Work closely with peers and team members at all levels, sharing knowledge and providing support where needed.
– Understand the importance of, and processes behind, all compliance related tasks and execute accordingly,with high levels of attention to detail.
– Enter own time and expenses in accordance with firm’s policy
Essential skills & attributes:
– Has the competence to perform the role effectively
– Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills
– Affinity to work with quantitative data, good analytics
– Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment. Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise
– Service-orientated attitude, proactive thinker, networker, information seeker, team player
– Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills
– Extensive knowledge of relevant computer software eg Microsoft Office and Google Suite
– Willingness and interest to frequently interact with and reach out to Partners, Directors and the team
– Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones
Desirable skills / experience:
– 1-2 years relevant experience
– Background in risk / compliance fields preferred
– Experience in consulting preferred
– Understanding of the Firm’s marketing and business development and the Firm’s Service Offerings
Education
– University Degree
PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm.
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