Aurelia Butler

Employment:

Full Time

Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryProject Leadership and delivery Support the Finance leadership to deliver priority transformation projects to implement a new budgeting and planning tool for PwC Middle East, leading individual work streams and contributing to project leadership and management. This will include: Working with key stakeholders to define and manage project scope, deliverables, phasing, timelines, resources and budget Process redesign in line with lean six sigma principles Utilisation of technology to maximise process efficiency, manage risks and implement control through system implementation, enhancements, integration and automation Organizational redesign and transitioning from as-is to a to-be operating model Change management both within Finance and across the business Working closely with the finance business lead (FP&A leader), external vendor team and internal technology team to successful deliver this priority project on time and to business requirements.- Champion collaborative discussion, decision making, and problem solving Project Management Ensure agreed scope, quality, timescale and budget are met and take action where these deviate from agreed tolerances – Make sure appropriate project governance is in place and approved project management methodologies are followed – Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation – Identify, assess and manage risks to the success of the project alongside business lead and project manager – Ensure customer oriented and economically beneficial project implementation Management of stakeholders at all levels throughout the organisation from senior leadership to colleagues within Finance and other internal functions as well as client facing teams to ensure successful project delivery and effect lasting change. – Responsible for the continuing professional development of self and team members

Education and qualifications – Bachelor’s Degree – Certified accounting qualification e.g. ACCA, CPA or equivalent – Lean six sigma qualified, green belt minimum preferred – Language Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic would be an advantage – Excellent verbal and written communication skills – Overall Experience 6+ years of experience in a Finance function / Finance transformation role of which at least 2 years should be in a business analyst role Professional services experience preferred – Proven work experience in project business analyst support and delivery with a track record of implementations that delivered value to the business resulting in measurable business outcomes – In depth knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and planning/modelling in a multinational environment preferred – Excellent project management skills – Strong financial, analytical and accounting skills – Experience in strategic long term, annual budgeting and cyclical forecasting / modelling essential – Exposure to BOARD, TM1 Analytics, Anaplan or similar preferred – Ability to take ownership and drive work streams / projects independently to meet deadlines, solving problems and taking decisions as necessary – Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking Consultative and collaborative working style creating a culture of accountability and sharing – Ability to influence senior management and to maintain strong working relationships with people at all levels across the organization Good people management skills – Strong work Ethical conduct

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

Employment:

Full Time

Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.Our Financial Analysis and Reporting team is responsible for managing PwC’s financial risk through financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and tactical consulting. As part of the team, you’ll help with budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting, shared services and financing.Primary duties and responsibilities Technical     – Supporting the firms finance systems and ensuring its smooth operation across the finance function and wider business.     – Assist with testing the system during the upgrades and reporting issues to the hosting centres or vendors.     – Ensuring adequate support levels are provided to users and issues raised are resolved in a timely manner with minimal disruption to operations.     – Assist with supporting queries that requires technical assistance in terms of querying data from the systems back end, supporting invoice changes/enhancements that works based on VBA Macro and other reporting requirements.     – Troubleshooting and root cause analysis of various queries and issues related to the finance system     – Ensuring the use of the firm’s systems are for the benefit of the firm and any abuse or misuse is reported to department head in a timely manner. Customer   – Provide level 2-3 support for end users experiencing local technical issues, working closely with colleagues in technology function to understand critical issues     – Link in with global COEs for iPower, leveraging for complex technical challenges or end user issues     – Support global improvement activities for all systems, acting as local project support for localisation activities Internal Process     – Resolve any problems with the finance system with urgency as they arise     – Support system and upgrade testing and problem resolution     – Run standardized reports as designed and understanding the logic to assist with user queries Learning and Growth     – Liaise with Global to understand system improvement initiatives     – Adhere to policies and procedures     – Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

Knowledge, skills, and abilities Education    – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering, or Information Science Fluency in written and spoken English – 3+ years of experience in financial systems support – Previous experience with systems preferred    – Understanding of different finance business processes and knowledge of financial aspects of an ERP solution is preferred. – Strong analytical, consultative, and communication skills; as well as the ability to make good judgment and work with both technical and business personnel    – Experience in Microsoft Technologies (SQL Server, VBA)

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

Employment:

Full Time

Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAdvisory – People and OrganisationManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryPricewaterhouseCoopers’ People & Organisation Consulting practice is one of the largest in the world with 6,000 HR professionals based in over 100 countries. In the Middle East, we have an established People and Organisation Consulting team providing our clients with an unmatched breadth and depth of local and global expertise. We work in partnership with organisations ranging from family business to government bodies helping to make their people a sustainable source of competitive advantage.We are a growing team and looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive and hardworking consultants who have a passion for shaping the people agenda positively in the GCC over the coming years. We have a strong pipeline of large, transformational opportunities with our clients which will provide great opportunities for all our people to step up and player significant and rewarding roles.Responsibilities: Reporting to a Manager within the People and Organisation Team, the Senior Consultant will participate in cross-functional internal and client teams to develop and deliver strategic people and organisational change in challenging client environments and high-growth industries. – Help advise clients on strategic people-related matters and play a role in designing solutions that can help address complex people related issues, achieve sustainable results and demonstrate real impact. – Collaborate with PwC colleagues throughout the client assignment and work as a strong team member, taking ownership of areas of the project with limited supervision from senior team members. – Assist in the management of junior team members during projects and actively mentor Consultants in the People and Organisation team. – Develop strengths across a range of HR consulting topics, including, but not limited to, HR Transformation, Performance Management, Organisation Design, Change Management and People Analytics. – Keep up to date with current regional and global economic and business trends, particularly maintaining a keen interest in HR trends and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market. – Assist in researching and writing winning proposals to support our clients in KSA and broader Middle East. – Work with colleagues across all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate. – Whilst working in the People and Organisation team you will develop your knowledge of the key themes in the market and in the region. You will work collaboratively with other People and Organisation experts to shape the future of our clients and to bring about positive change. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network. Requirements: – Fluency in English and Arabic essential. – You will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. You will be an integral contributor within a high-performing team and add exceptional value to our clients within a fast-paced environment. You will be analytical with strong interpersonal and communication skills. – Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Human Resources, Business Administration or Psychology. – Preferable qualifications: The following qualification(s) are preferable and beneficial for the candidate to perform the role CIPD, GPHR, SHRM or equivalent is preferred. – Years of Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience of working on human capital problems within a consulting environment, ideally with one of the Big4 firms, a HR consultancy or a global strategy house, or in a challenging in-house role. – Proven experience of being an integral member of a high-performing and strategic in-house HR team or within a consulting team working on people-related client engagements across multiple industries. – Exposure to data gathering techniques and analysis, and reporting insights in a clear and effective way is desirable. – Strong interest and passion for human resources consulting and aiding clients solve complex people challenges in public and private sector organisations. – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. – Proven IT skills in the following programmes excel, word, and PowerPoint – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).   – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project requirement dictate. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required SkillsOptional SkillsDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel RequirementsUp to 60%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?NoJob Posting End DateOctober 4, 2021

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