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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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    Senior Consultant, Business Design | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    In a world of dramatic and fast-paced change, the ability to retain existing customers and attract new ones is critical. As a Business Transformation professional, you’ll provide clients with a strong analytical framework to transform their sales and drive sustainable growth. Joining one of our high-performing, globally integrated teams, you’ll work closely with our clients’ marketing, sales, and customer service functions, helping to ensure they interact effectively with their customer base. Through our structured learning and development program, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to help grow our clients’ businesses. And with a network that stretches across the world, you’ll gain unparalleled insight and experience from different geographies and sectors. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity We are looking for Business Design Consultants (Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager level) to join our leading Business Design Consulting team. Our consultants are leaders in, and passionate about helping our clients design and deliver new Customer Experiences. They are smart, switched on and bring a strategic, creative, and analytical mindset. Above all they want to make a real difference to our client’s business and their customers. Our Business Design Consultants lead our project team’s day to day and work closely with our clients to lead, inspire and influence thinking within the project. They are expected to coach and develop their team members and are responsible for the delivery of complex workstreams and solutions. They deliver impactful when presentation, and have experience in leading client workshops, design sessions and/or customer research clinics. They are comfortable working with a level of ambiguity and at a fast pace in a dynamic environment. Our Business Design Consultants enjoy working on varying projects and are open to learning about new industries and new cultures. They work across the project lifecycle from CX strategy through to CX design and execution. They deliver outstanding service to our clients and in do so in a way which helps achieve our purpose of “build a better working world”. Your key responsibilities – Lead complex CX workstreams comprising a mix of EY and client’s resources, with overall accountability delivering the expected outcomes to quality, time, and budget – Ability to build a highly collaborative, high performing team environment – Coach and mentor junior team members – Ability to identify and address client needs, and lead client discussions and meetings and workshops – Lead in the design and implementation of customer-centric solutions that provide measurable impact to clients – Design customer journeys in various client sectors, identify experiential pain points, delights and CX capabilities – Contribute to the development of the Business Design practice i.e. support industry events, thought leadership and development of new tools and methods

    Skills and attributes for success – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others – Advanced written and verbal communication skills – Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical, and able to work under pressure – Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment To qualify for the role, you must have – A bachelor’s or master’s degree with a minimum of 3-5+ years of working experience in a customer-facing and problem-solving capacity. Preferably with experience in a business consulting role in a leading consultancy firm, designing or delivering customer journeys in the market. – Familiarity with customer-centric trends, best practices, and technology solutions. Some fundamental experience in at least one of the competencies: customer research and insights, design, sales and marketing, customer services operations and channel engagement would be helpful – Some experience in the design or delivery in at least one or more of the following competencies: – Customer research and Insights – Human-centered Experience Design and Measurement – Sales and Marketing – Customer Services and Engagement – Recognized digital platforms and enabling technologies i.e. CMS, CRM Ideally, you will also have – Sector-specific customer experience knowledge – Knowledge in Agile and/or traditional project management – Knowledge in product management and development lifecycle – Knowledge in Design Thinking, UI/UX What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you will be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you are ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you. What working at EY offers EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer: – Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues – Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career – The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy & transaction, and consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world. Apply now!

    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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    Consulting Manager – TM | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Transformation Management practice, within Project Portfolio Management services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations balance long term strategies and short term imperatives to optimise their investments and strategic activity required to achieve the organisation’s business objectives. We help enhance organisations 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 clientsexisting 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 be part of a 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 lead multiple projects and leadership skills to engage with diverse stakeholders• 6 – 10 years of experience in a similar role, out of which a minimum of 2 years of experience in a PMO preferably within the Government and Public Sector• 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 work load 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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    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.

    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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    HR Enablement Supervising Associate – Saudi National | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We believe our Talent Team is an exciting and challenging environment in which to develop your career. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people – their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. The opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is wishing to pursue a career in HR to gain valuable skills providing administrative support to the wider team. You will work across the HR Enablement function, with Talent Services and collaborate with other Talent functions to ensure consistency of user experience, client satisfaction, timeliness and responsiveness of service, quality of service, efficiency of delivery etc. You will also be required to assist with the overall support, coordination and logistics of HR Enablement project management and deployment. The role would also support specific teams within HR Enablement as and when required, such as Onboarding, and Exit. Your key responsibilities HR Enablement coordination – Provide project management support across all areas of Enablement to enable deployment across MENA, key areas being-Record Keeping, Contract Management, Onboarding, Exit, Probation and the HR Contact Centre. – Understand and have knowledge of key talent processes – Manage trackers ensuring attention to detail – Provide advice to employees and counsellors as appropriate – Coordinate team and Cluster calls, managing actions and follow-up with respective team members – Coordinate team training, overseeing attendance and then usage of new skills ‘on the ground’ Exit Coordination – The secondary purpose of the role is to support the Central Exit Team. Day to day activities will focus on KSA, however the role will provide exposure to the MENA centralized model and regional team. The Exit Consultant is required to oversee the transition of departing employees in KSA. – The role requires system administration, liaison with varying function teams, employee/Business support, consultation and advice to our internal clients. – The Exit Consultant is responsible for the identification and execution of resolutions pertaining to process flow and the seamless management of Employee exits. – The Exit Consultant is required to have deep knowledge and understanding of EY’s HR policies and procedures and local law and how these are applied by location. The Exit Consultant will always look to use best practice to guarantee an exceptional experience for employees and the Business. – Ensure the business mitigate any form of risk. – Play a key role in employee retention and understanding attrition – Required to work independently with some guidance from the Exit Lead. – Identify areas of improvement to improve service quality and delivery – Build and maintain relationships across the Talent Team and the business – Provide timely feedback to team members – Act as a point of contact between the HR Enablement Team to ensure that Talent activities are executed – Maintain knowledge of HR practices and key trends – Effectively work with Shared services along with the HR Enablement team

    Skills and attributes for success – Managing strong relationships with HR Consultants and other functions to ensure that their expectations are managed and met – Developing knowledge of HR policy and practice so that incoming work can be processed and queries resolved by you at the first point of contact – Proactively suggesting process improvements and a willingness to take on additional projects – Knowledge of HR systems, basic HR measurement and process improvement preferred – Experience in metrics reporting and analysis preferred – Experience with Shared Services would be an advantage To qualify for the role, you must have – 4-7 years’ experience of working in HR operations within a professional services firm or a complex organization – A bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related discipline – Familiar with country immigration and labour laws – Experience in working within MENA region – Experience of working ‘cross border’ – Fluent in English – Experience with local labor laws including Immigration process and requirements – Excellent communicator; English, both written and verbal – Ability to challenge – Negotiation skills – Highly competent in the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint – Competence in the understanding of system functionality – Must be an Arabic speaking national Ideally, you’ll also have – A passion to pursue your CIPD in the future or already have this qualification – Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate process and procedures clearly – An enthusiastic, can do approach and be a strong team player What we look for We are interested in professionals who is wishing to pursue a career in HR to gain valuable skills providing administrative support to the wider team. We’re looking for someone like you who has the autonomy to manage their stakeholders, offering advice on best practice delivering high quality administrative support to your team. 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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    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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    Valuation, Modeling and Economics Associate | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Strategy & Transactions (SaT) Valuation, Modeling and Economics (VME) 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. 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. Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a VME Analyst, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Valuation & Modeling and Economics network of specialists who deliver high quality solutions on values creation through each phase of a decision-making support process. The opportunity EY has an established industry leading Valuation and Modeling and Economics practice. We advise our clients in addressing their strategic planning, transaction and non-transaction related decision-making process including strategic planning, identification and assessment of value creation financial reporting, market valuation for transactional purposes. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all 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. EY has dedicated teams providing full suite of Valuation, Modeling and Economic Advisory solutions across a range of industries and clients, including: – Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction (RHC) – Business Modeling & Valuations – Government Public Sector (GPS) – Economic Advisory (EA) – Decision Analytics (DA) – Capital Equipment Your key responsibilities As an Analyst within our Valuation Modeling and Economics team, you are likely to spend your day-to-day working on commercial issues, working with management on parts of the acquisition process or transformation plans and regularly undertake valuations for strategic priorities. You will make technical contributions to valuation client engagements and internal projects by gaining a thorough understanding of the target business and its market, and of clients’ issues, performing research and analysis of the target’s industry and of quoted companies operating in that sector. You will plan, prepare, and review deliverables in various forms including excel data books, written reports, presentations, and discussions with the client. Skills and attributes for success – Strategic mindset – you will help clients identifying source of value creation and quantifying it. You will need to have a solution-oriented mind-set to act as a truly Corporate Finance advisor to leverage on EY capabilities and assist clients in solving their issues and unlocking potential for value growth – Commercial Acumen – as part of the team you will regularly advise businesses on valuations issues with regards to acquisition, divestitures or restructuring and provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings – Regulatory and Accounting knowledge -you will work with management as part of an acquisition process to understand how the value of acquired intangible and financial assets will impact accounting requirements, provide fair value opinion for financial reporting purpose

    To qualify for the role, you must have – A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or business and at least 1-3 years of related business valuation work experience; or a graduate degree – Solution driven individual and “out-of-comfort” zone thinker with demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects – Previous business valuation, capital allocation, portfolio optimization, corporate finance or strategy background experience – Financial modeling skills including experience building models from scratch. – Broad understanding of IFRS standards related to fair value measurements, business combination, impairment testing etc. Ideally, you’ll also have – Regional experience (preferred although not mandatory) – Previous valuation experience in consulting firm or Big 4 Firm What we look for We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients, goals. 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