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    E-Learning Project Supervisor, Financial Accounting Advisory Services | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    E-learning project supervisor, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Jordan / EgyptIn Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity In today’s environment, companies face accelerating change, from an increasingly digital world, shifting stakeholders’ expectations, intense regulatory scrutiny, millennials seeking more opportunities for development, and other disruptive forces. Successful companies understand that an organization’s agility relies on its ability to quickly evolve its people’s skills to keep up with the ever-changing business needs. At EY, capability development has been a driving force for our transformation. As part of our vision to build a better working world, we bring this focus to our clients via EY Training. By engaging a large network of seasoned trainers, consultants and subject-matter resources, our training solutions help our clients develop, retain and evolve the knowledge and skills of their people. Your key responsibilities – We are interested in professionals with a creative mind-set who are passionate about training, learning and development. – Proactive, results-driven, strong growth ambition, hunger to constantly innovate and operate in an increasingly digital world, strong intellect & knowledge of the digital training mediums are some of the key attributes that the candidates must demonstrate. – As an e-learning content developer, you will be in charge of developing creative and engaging custom eLearning content to serve EY’s clientele. – You will have the ability to produce high-quality eLearning solutions that are interactive and visually aesthetic, in a fast-paced collaborative team environment. – You will have knowledge of Instructional Design (ID) as well as be aware of industry best practices for digital learning – You will be a firm believer in action and display commitment towards making our internal and external customers successful. – Through guidance from the Digital Learning Manager, you will do this by collaborating with Subject-Matter Resources (SMRs), trainers and other content delivery teams. – You will write scripts wherever necessary, create custom graphics, and animate content to enhance the learning experience. – Complete list of responsibilities are further mentioned below:

    Skills and attributes for success – Technology-savvy, artistic and results-driven people will transition into this role smoothly. – Dealing with multiple deadlines, managing limited resources and communicating effectively are key skills that will have a positive impact on those around you and help promote an encouraging and synergetic work environment. To qualify for the role you must have – High Arabic language proficiency – Speaking, reading and writing, as this role is customer-centric – Strong artistic and visually appealing design skills – Advanced knowledge of Instructional design (ID) – Strong expertise in content authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud and Captivate, Camtasia and Ispring. – Expertise in off-the-shelf Learning Management Systems (LMS) and process of integrating SCORM/AICC courses into the LMS. – A minimum of 3 plus years of related work experience with a bachelor’s degree (or above) from any stream Ideally, you’ll also have – Track record with a leading consulting firm in the MENA region What we look for We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Assurance HCBL Business Partner – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Human Resources, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll focus on helping the local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.Job location may be in Jordan or EgyptKey responsible areas include people engagement, annual performance, talent management, headcount management, Employee relations (complaints & investigation) , HR Strategy experience as an HR Business Partner, Strategic Workforce Planning, Rewards and compensation.Detailed responsibilities include: In this role you will work with operational and tactical support to be a true changemaker and partner as an HR expert. You will also participate in cross functional projects in collaboration with colleagues at PwC Human Capital unit. In this role you will• Be a Strategic and tactical changemaker within the HR field – develop and confirm HR-processes in place• Support business leaders and managers with all Strategic, operational and tactical matters relating to the HC processes and people strategy• Provide HR expert advice on specific areasWe are looking for a manager with previous experience of qualified work within the HR field.If you are interested in working close to the business and have a knowledge of, and great interest in, digital development. You have the ability to explain HR strategies and decisions in a concrete way to clarify and create understanding.• Experience in one or more is considered a preferable:• HR Business Partner experience – Develop People Strategy and respective initiatives• Change Management initiatives• Strategic Workforce Planning• Employee relations experience (complaints & investigation)• General HR work, a broad understanding of HR processes• Reward experience would be a plus

    Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or equiv• Previous experience in professional services firm or industry with people as the key business capabilities is preferred• Ability to manage stakeholders from diverse background in a consultative but assertive way• Demonstrates attention to detail, structured, strong problem-solving and analytical skills• Demonstrates agility and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment• Experience with coaching junior team members• Prior experience of using Workday is preferred• Strong leadership skills.• Proficiency in spoken and written English

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Economic Advisory Executive | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Strategy & Transactions – Economic Advisory Executive Are you building your tomorrow, today? If that sounds like you, we invite you to pursue a career with our industry leading Valuation and Modeling and Economics practice. ( Learn more about our VME Services ) Businesses and governments operate in an increasingly uncertain and rapidly changing environment: – Technological disruption and innovation are transforming supply chains and driving productivity changes – Trade relationships between nations are being reconsidered – Increasing fiscal pressures leading to additional scrutiny around the way that Government’s raise and spend public money – Changing economic policies and regulation are reshaping the business landscape. – As such, businesses and governments find themselves under growing pressure to make decisions based on robust evidence and credible economic approaches. – Relying on the fundamental principles of economics, EY’s Economic Advisory team uses economic analysis to help guide decision making of public and private sector entities. Your key responsibilities – You will be responsible for analyzing economic and financial data, market trends, and industry reports to help design, develop, and construct economic models and tools to assist government agencies, non-profits, and corporations across industries and global markets. – You will also be involved in assignments where economic modelling, econometric and statistical analysis are used to support our clients in making better informed decisions. As an economic advisor, you are expected to- Serve as a member of multiple client engagement teams – Actively contribute to report writing and the development of economic models – Use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided – Identify issues and propose solutions – Participate in commercial research and marketing efforts – Demonstrate ability to listen to clients and address their needs – Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility towards engagement team members – Develop positive, productive and professional relationships with colleagues and clients – Demonstrate willingness to learn – Stay up to date on business and economic developments relevant to our clients’ businesses

    Skills and attributes for success The Economic Advisory team is looking for motivated candidates who have: – University degree in economics or in a related field with a deep fundamental understanding in micro and macroeconomics – Prior experience of performing economic analysis to guide public or private sector policy decisions. This might include some or all of: – Economic impact assessments using input-output model, – Cost-benefit analysis – Economic benchmarking – Econometric and statistical modelling – Computable general equilibrium modelling – Ability and flexibility to work alongside team members to ensure the timely completion of work deliverables – Excellent analytical, project management, multi-tasking, communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills – Competency in communicating the results of analysis to an audience of varied stakeholders – Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word – Experience with statistical tools such as STATA, R, and PowerBI To qualify for the role, you must have – At least bachelors or masters with a major in Econometrics and/or Economics. – At least 2 years of professional experience in any field. – Demonstrated competency in economic and/or econometric modelling/analysis. – Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and report writing skills in English. – An aptitude for computer coding . Ideally, you’ll also have – Previous economic and/or econometric studies experience in the Power and Utilities sector, in areas such as policy and regulatory reform, investment evaluation, pricing and tariffs, competitive spot market analysis, sector related forecasting. – R-coding or similar coding language competency in the application of data analysis and economic/econometric modelling – Understanding of the broader GCC/MENA market – Arabic language skills (preferred although not mandatory) What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Tax Learning & Development Lead | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismHR FunctionManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryThe ME Tax and Legal Services (TLS) Learning & Development (L&D) Lead is responsible for the design and delivery of best-in-class learning solutions, live virtual and online learning solutions, which address our business purpose for TLS. The L&D Lead is responsible for setting the L&D strategy for the line of service and the delivery of the L&D learning solutions/items. The L&D Lead is responsible for setting the L&D strategy for the line of service and the delivery of the L&D learning solutions/items. Primary duties and responsibilitiesFinancial- Recommend budget for TLS L&D function across the region – Manage budget and reporting process in line with the Firm’s strategy, global guidelines and staff internal needs – Manage and control the L&D expenditure and cost per hour – Identify new, cost effective delivery models   – Ensure that the L&D team deliver value for money, on-target, on-budget learning solutions Customer- Acts as a trusted advisor for learning-related matters – Manage and maintain strong relationships with regional and global counterparts / stakeholders – Support synergies within the business to ensure that our programmes support the business in its future growth and encourage cross-Line of Service working – Liaise with People Partners, HC Business Leads (HCBLs) and other L&D Leads to develop business skills programmes that meet not only the current business needs, but also predict future needs so that we can better support the growth of our business and to identify areas for future development initiatives Internal Process- Manage and implement the ME learning strategy in line with the Firm’s strategy, global guidelines and regional focus – Plans, selects and leads to implementation of global learning programs to address employees’ skill-development needs – Explore, assess and build strong relationships with top tier training external vendors and certified coaches in line with internal needs – Engage in high impact L&D projects with global interaction – Manage the assessment needs analysis and leverage outcome to map relevant courses accordingly – Report relevant KPIs to measure course effectiveness, staff accomplishment and performance – Review evaluations of training courses, objectives, and accomplishments  – Manage and implement innovative ways while developing the learning activities, whether through facilitation, audio-visual materials, instructor guides, or the venues – Identify and incorporate best practices and lessons learned into program plans  Learning & Growth – Work on specific projects related to HR initiatives as assigned – Responsible for the continuing professional development of self and junior team members  – Develop members on the team from a technical standpoint – Support internal knowledge management best practices, creating communities of practice both within own team and across wider function  – Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed- Establish a healthy work environment for employees on the team – Building a technical learning path for both our Tax and Legal professionals

    Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesEducation- Bachelor’s Degree as a minimal requirement – Master’s/PhD Degree is preferred – Professional Certification in Human Resources is preferred Language- Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in  Arabic is an advantage  Overall Experience- 10~15 years of experience in a Tax Technical Environment (client facing or internal) – Significant experience in an international professional services environment, including L&D function, is preferred  Specific Experience- Previous HR generalist experience is a plus – Deep understanding of the L&D processes, reporting and analysis  Knowledge & Skills- Solid presentation skills – Strong customer service orientation with ability to use patience and diplomacy to handle issues  – Ability to quickly understand key business challenges and strategic objectives and align Learning & Development strategy accordingly – Ability to gather and analyse complex business requirements and advise on creative optimal solutions from a learning persective – Excellent interpersonal skills and approachability – Strong conflict resolution/management skills – Knowledge of learning styles and techniques  – Knowledge of HR best practices and processes – Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – Excellent team building and relationship building capabilities – Ability to maintain highly confidential information – Leadership quality and ability to supervise, guide and motivate Tax and Legal professionals – Extensive knowledge about the Tax Environment in the Middle East Region – Knowledgeable about the International Tax Environment in the Middle East Region

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Senior Consultant – Consulting – TM | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Transformation Management practice, within Project Portfolio Management services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organizations balance long term strategies and short term imperatives to optimize their investments and strategic activity required to achieve the organization’s business objectives. We help enhance organizations project and programme performance by identifying alternative project approaches, consistently aligning projects with corporate strategy, setting the tone and pace of programmes from the outset, responding quickly and effectively to crisis situations, and extracting value from agile programme delivery. As part of our team, you’ll help our clients understand what makes business transformation programmes successful, from programme delivery structures and business engagement models to key technical issues and ongoing learning and improvement. We share knowledge and experience to complement our clients existing capabilities which propels them to the next level of Portfolio delivery.This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high growth Consulting team, where you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategy based projects, to clients in the Government and Public Sector in Saudi Arabia. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organisations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. You will be part of PwCs Programme and Project Management team, interacting with industry professionals and experts whom will help you build and deploy the strong project management skills required to manage large-scale nationwide transformation initiatives. You will be exposed to the PwC proprietary methodologies and tools built from experiences from numerous prior engagements and leading practices, to enable you to efficiently and effectively deliver to our clients in a timely and reliable manner.Responsibilities: • Manage and run a wide variety of projects including but not limited to: Transformation Projects, IT Implementations, Business Process Re-engineering, Feasibility Studies etc. • Risk, issue and change management – maintain mechanisms to manage change control, risks and issues within specific projects • Identify project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards • Document any business requirements for specific initiatives/projects • Organize the activities of specific program/project areas • Monitor project budgets and prepare regular status reports • Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates and provider performance • Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, documents, reports etc.) takes place • Lead knowledge building and sharing, using knowledge management methodologies, techniques, and processes • Coordinate with others to utilize learning and development tools and techniques to analyze, identify and communicate requirements for change

    Requirements • The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple projects and leadership skills to engage with diverse stakeholders • 2+ years of experience in a similar role. • Familiarity with best practices in PMO structures and operating models • Be passionate about client service • Self-motivated, confident – a strong work ethic • Successful performance within team environments, enjoy being part of a team • Excellent organizational skills, having the ability to prioritize workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines • Experience in overseeing and reporting progress of large-scale programs • Knowledge/understanding of the Middle East Government and Public Sector including a deep understanding of global trends in the Government and Public Sector • Experience of driving large-scale change • Sector exposure and experience of different labor reforms. • Planning and reporting tools, including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Primavera P6 • Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic (verbal and written)

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    ACE Transformation Associate (Limited Contract) – Assurance | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Assurance Transformation Centre of Excellence practice, within Assurance Transformation Services, will provide you with the opportunity to be responsible for developing functions in PwC that support audit engagement teams and audit quality efforts. You’ll focus on enhancing our services related to data auditing, business analytics, visualisation and leveraging of analytic technologies to evaluating complex Enterprise Systems for audit and non audit services.As part of our team, you’ll work with a broad and diverse range of clients, providing you with exposure to businesses of varying sizes, industries and complexity. You’ll work on document automation platform, and go on to produce parameterized templates to be rolled out to the ME Assurance community.To qualify for this role, you should:- Hold a bachelor’s degree is Business Administration- 0 – 1 years of experience- Willing to work in automation projects- Curious about technology and automationTo really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.- Share and collaborate effectively with others.- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.- Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in the materials produce.- Build and maintain an internal and external network.- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Experienced Associate – Centre of Excellence | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – Centre of Excellence – UAE Hub – Experienced Associate – AmmanLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryAs an associate in our Jordan based Centre of Excellence (‘CoE’), you will have the opportunity to work with a vibrant and dynamic team of Senior Associates, Managers and Partners based in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia who provide financial statement assurance services to a variety of clients. Our clients are predominantly high profile large international and regional organizations including publicly listed companies.Our teams help organizations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their businesses. Leveraging technology, you’ll be able to work alongside senior members of the clients’ management teams under the supervision of PwC teams in the UAE and KSA in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.At PwC, our values are to make a difference, work together, act with integrity, reimagine the possible and care. We live with these values in every moment with every interaction.Some of your responsibilities as an Associate in our Jordan based COE, may include but are not limited to the following: – Effectively use of technology to enable:- Active and continuous daily communication with management of the Assurance Centre of Excellence based in PwC Jordan. – Active and continuous regular communication with and reporting to the Senior Associates, Managers and Partners based in PwC UAE and KSA on allocated engagements.- Learn and apply PwC audit methodology and software to perform high quality efficient and effective audits and prepare impactful deliverables- Critically and constructively challenge the status quo and historical audit strategies and provide recommendations to solve problems- Make decisions that create a net benefit to PwC and our clients- Support the senior associates and managers in planning, executing and completing the audits and deliverables- Establish effective working relationships directly with clients and where appropriate explore and identify opportunities for further collaboration with clients beyond the existing audit scope- Contribute to your own learning and development and support your team members through on-the-job training and coaching- Keep up to date with international and regional business and economic issues- Develop your PwC Brand and live our values

    Preferred skills / experience- Solid knowledge of IFRS. – Applicants must be fluent in Arabic. – CPA / ACCA qualification is preferable. – 1-2 years of experience as external auditor in a Big 4 firm.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Mobility Consultant | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The opportunity location is available in Qatar and Kuwait for expatriate applications, due to immigration limitations. GCC and MENA nationals may apply to be based in their home country, where a visa would not be required. When you join the Global Mobility team, you’ll join a fast-paced, dynamic team and play a key role in our vision to become the leading global professional services organization. Our approach to Mobility reflects our commitment to our people, our clients and our organization. We aim to support the international opportunities needed by our business partners and employees in order to achieve their potential and grow their careers, as well as develop a global, inclusive and flexible mind and skill-set. Thus, making our people invaluable to their clients. Our ability to work effectively in the global marketplace is one of our key differentiators and a vital part of our vision. As such, we provide thousands of our people access to a variety of Mobility experiences. You can be a part of providing this exceptional experience as a Mobility Consultant. The opportunity You can help our people to bring their international aspirations to life by managing mobility programs and initiatives while working with colleagues from all over the world. You have the chance to join a global team and be responsible for the planning, coordination and management of international assignments, particularly in relation to our exciting Global Mobility programs. You will guide and provide relevant advice to your stakeholders on all Mobility related activities, pull together stakeholders and colleagues across the Mobility ecosystem in order to successfully manage the end to end lifecycle of the assignments. Your key responsibilities You will likely spend most of your time executing assignments which form part of our Global Mobility framework. In order to do so effectively, you will connect with colleagues around the world to understand the cyclical nature of the respective programs, business needs & assignment numbers. Your key responsibilities will be: – Preparation of relocation packages, including, but not limited to preparation of cost estimates, assignment contracts, processing expenses etc. – Work closely with home/host Mobility Consultant to provide overall assignment management for inbound and outbound assignments – Ensure appropriate approvals of mobility assignments – Work closely with internal departments (e.g. Talent team, Finance, Tax and Immigration) to ensure assignment is compliant – Work with external vendors to manage some aspects of relocation matters (e.g. home search) – Frequent communication with assignees to ensure their assignment is progressing as planned – Provide day to day advice on mobility related queries, including but not limited to mobility framework, international and domestic (if applicable) assignments, and application of relevant immigration and taxation legislation – Develop and maintain strong relationships with key senior stakeholders from the business to assist with the delivery of Mobility to meet business objectives – Engage frequently with virtual Mobility support team to ensure necessary activities are executed as and when needed – Resolve mobility related issues and escalate where needed – Identify process improvements/efficiencies – Involvement in ad hoc projects as required – Assist in the review of data and information maintained in knowledge tools (e.g. SharePoint) – Assist in the compensation data collection process, as required by other countries’ offices – Managing and updating systems used to support mobility and data integrity Due to global nature of the role, a certain level of flexibility on working hours will be required.

    Skills and attributes for success You will have the ability to understand a matrixed organization and communicate effectively to connect our people with each other to drive things forward. You will have knowledge and experience in international mobility at a large multinational firm. You are comfortable handling multi-layered issues and have the ability to navigate complex organizational structures effectively, even in times of ambiguity. You are someone with strong organizational skills, who is proficient at prioritizing and managing multiple, time-sensitive initiatives simultaneously. Desired skills for the role – Strong knowledge and experience of international mobility regarding policies, processes and systems – Good understanding of relevant tax and immigration legislation – Ability to build and maintain professional internal and external client/business/assignee relationships at all times – Ability to prioritize work and managing workload in busy periods – Demonstrate an ability to apply the relevant (assignment framework, expatriate cost, etc.) principles to business needs – Interpret and apply technical knowledge to existing stakeholder’s situation and develop an understanding of stakeholder’s business environment and culture – Ability to communicate effectively with Service Line leaders, Talent team, Tax & Immigration team, as well as external vendors – Ability to use a Global Mobility Technology tool as well as other Mobility and relevant HR systems and knowledge tools, including maintaining and using the system efficiently Ideally, you’ll also have – Good knowledge and experience of international mobility – Competent at handling multiple tasks concurrently – Customer service oriented with good team spirit – Good communication, including intercultural communication, interpersonal and influencing skills – Strong attention to details – Good computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Good intellectual rigour and commercial awareness What we look for We’re looking for an experienced, high energy individual who demonstrates the desire to deliver an exceptional mobility experience to our people and our business, in an ever-changing environment. What we offer As part of this role, you’ll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. Please apply to this role only through the ‘Apply’ link (not through the local office). Your application will then be routed to the appropriate recruiting team. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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