Aurelia Butler

Employment:

Full Time

Consulting CIPS – Real Estate & Construction – Senior Manager – Dubai/Abu DhabiLine of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismOperations StrategyManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryIn Consulting, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the best across industry and professional functional advisory services. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep industry expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face.As a Senior Manager, you will be expected to:- Lead end-to-end Real Estate/Construction consulting engagements focused on evaluating current state, identifying opportunities and creating holistic transformation business cases.  – Lead cross-functional internal and client teams, across business and Real Estate/ Construction value chain, to develop and deliver end-to-end solution covering but not limited to planning and control, design management, project tendering, and contract administration. – Developing yourself personally, taking a keen interest in trends in Real Estate/ Construction industry and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market – Write and present winning proposals to support our clients in the Kingdom in strategy, operational/quality improvement and cost reduction. – You will undertake client delivery work in KSA including operational improvement, Business process re-engineering, operating model assessment and design and transformation projects – Supporting the development of new propositions to help our client standardise their operations in the most efficient and effective manner. – Working with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate; and,   – Keeping up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world. – Working to mentor and train other members of the business unit and the project team in order to foster a high performance team environment. – Whilst working in the Real Estate / Construction Industry team you will develop your understanding of the key themes in the market and in the region. You will work collaboratively with other team members to shape the future of our clients and to bring about positive change. 

Requirements: – Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as [e.g. Civil Engineering]. – Preferable qualifications: MBA, Six Sigma, Lean, and Certification in Supply Chain. – Years of Experience : Minimum 9 years of experience in management consulting focusing on Construction / Real-estate Industry. – Extensive experience in managing organizational transformation /restructuring projects. – In-depth understanding and experience of strategy management, organization design, processes management and implementation, and PMO setup. – Language Skills: Fluent in both English and Arabic. Excellent communication skills (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

Employment:

Full Time

Key Accountabilities: Specify the output required from the job• Assist MIS and reporting team managers in preparing monthly reports.• Preparation of department opex report on monthly basis and assist MIS manager for detailed analysis.• Work on budget models and ensure data accuracy and reasonableness of budget assumptions. • Data upload to Business Planning template in Hyperion Planning system (EPBCS).• Ensure that approved budget is loaded accurately in Oracle system and ensure timely updated once needed.• Assist in casting, cross casting and formatting of internal and DH related deliverables. • Assist finance team for data analysis and compilation for Ad-hoc reports (internal and DH related).• Input data in timely manner for project actualization.• Assist Commercial finance manager in finalization of project actualization reports. • Assistance in collections reporting as well.• Any other support required by FP&A and Reporting team5. Key Performance Indicators• Completeness and accuracy of data input.• 100% adherence to applicable policies and procedures.• Timely and accurate completion of data forms. • Effective coordination with external stakeholders. • Collaboration with internal/external stakeholders.6. Key InteractionsInternal: • DP Employees• Line Managers, Head of Departments External: • Insurance Brokers• External Auditors• DH Finance

Knowledge of Accounting and reporting : Knowledge of Oracle System (Hyperion knowledge is preferred).Possess good MS Excel skills, communication and team player.Minimum 2-4 year experience in similar role with account backgrounds.• Time management and attention to details and quality.• Analytical and Computing skills is preferred.• Good Communication and presentation skills in English and MS office literate• Execution & DeliveryResult oriented, ensures operational excellence in areas of responsibility and delivers best results. Takes active ownership of problems and provide timely and result focused solutions. Remains outcome-driven.• AccountabilityTake ownership of responsibility and be responsible for the consequences of work output.• Team Work & CollaborationFosters a culture of trust, collaboration and support. Works collaboratively both within one’s own function and across functions to achieve DP goals.• Effective CommunicationCommunicates clearly and effectively (both verbal and written). Communicates timely and responsively. Seeks feedback and provides feedback. Encourages open discussion and dialogue.• InnovationDrives self and encourage others to actively look beyond boundaries for new insights and opportunities for success.• Customer Service Orientation Develop and maintain strong external and internal customer relationships by identifying and anticipating customer needs and responding to them by maintaining long term relationship.

Dubai Properties leverages its impressive legacy as a reliable developer to elevate Dubai’s status as a global icon. With almost two decades of expertise designing and developing sought-after residential master communities across waterfront, urban, and suburban locations, Dubai Properties addresses every aspect of the real estate landscape. Its communities – home to an array of residents and happy families – include JBR, Jaddaf Waterfront, La Vie, 1/JBR, Bellevue Towers, Remraam, Mudon and Villanova to name a few.

Dubai Properties also offers institutional investors access to an extensive land portfolio for development opportunities. All the initiatives aim to enrich the lives of residents and visitors, bringing a vast collection of living experiences to the Emirates. More

Employment:

Part Time

Key Accountabilities: Specify the output required from the job. Ongoing review of processes and policies• Review and update of processes and policies including Segregation of Duty Matrices• Develop and deliver training to business process owners on a regular basis to build knowledge and understanding of risks and controls in DHRE Finance.• Actively seek uniformity and automation of controls across DHRE through efficient use of financial systems and innovative technology to enhance and continuously improve the design and effectiveness of controls, including efficiencies in documentation, assessment, and monitoring of controlsDriving the completion of Balance sheet schedules and statutory audits touch points• Monitor completion of balance sheet schedules and assist the AR and AP team with any technical aspects related to the same• Focal point for statutory audits requests from Reporting team / Internal Audit etc.IFRS / Accounting Technical Aspects• Review of monthly complex revenue recognition workings based on IFRS and associated Percentage of Completion (PoC) workings which includes liaison with North 25, Development team and Infrastructure teams• Ensuring AR and AP processing team compiling the PoC workings and Revenue recognition workings are updated with any technical developments affecting their workProject CAPEX review• Validation of PCs, invoices and other invoices for projects.• Review and conclude the month end accruals for projects• Review and conclude allocation of infra costs to projects and other verticals• Review of release of advance payment guarantee and performance guarantees for contractors• Review and conclude provisions for EOT, Claims and other CAPEX• Review of substation cost share calculations• Review of the cost for project management company’s fees (accruals and payments). Comparison and monitoring CAP at project level.• Review and conclude PHDS CWIP reconciliation at project level (Include recon of balance inventory, does not include movement schedule for FS)• Review of cost to complete of projects on a half yearly basis and comparison to approved budget.• Review of the cost reports for projects (build to sell and infrastructure projects)• Attend monthly project management review • Review and conclude Forecast for the Cash outflows for CAPEX• Half yearly review of provisions for RTA and other authority fees for completeness, accuracy and existence• Conclude the impairment review on an annual basis of the capital work in progress.• Review of development team inputs in the 5 years business plan considering the project cost reports.Assisting Director Financial Control in concluding transactions / contracts and compiling reports / presentations • Liaising with business partners within and outside DHRE to conclude contracts and transactions• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with peer group as well as higher management in other departments and business partners• Work on projects / initiatives as assigned including any corporate level projects• Work closely with stakeholders across functions in a fast-paced environment, able to provide solution to issues

Qualifications, Experiences, SkillsMinimum Qualifications and Knowledge: • Qualified Chartered Accountant• Experience of auditing with one of the big 4 audit firmsMinimum Experience (number of years): • 5+ years of professional experienceJob Specific Technical Skills:• Thorough understanding of IFRS and accounting• Working knowledge of ERPs and Accounting systems (knowledge of oracle, sales force and Yardi is preferred)• Attention to detail and able to work in a non-structured environment.• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.• Strong team orientation, exceptional work ethic.• Familiarity with best practices related to procure to pay, bill to collect and project accounting• Ability to summarise and present data in concise and accurate mannerJob-specific Complexity: • Handling multiple books of accounts and ledgers• Dealing with high volume of transactions• Tight turn-around SLAs• Having ability to correlate information from multiple sources and establishing accurate cause and effect scenarios Core Competencies:• Execution & DeliveryResult oriented, ensures operational excellence in areas of responsibility and delivers best results. • Takes active ownership of problems and provide timely and result focused solutions. Remains outcome-driven.Accountability• Take ownership of responsibility and be responsible for the consequences of work output.• Team Work & Collaboration• Fosters a culture of trust, collaboration and support. • Works collaboratively both within one’s own function and across functions to achieve DP goals.• Effective Communication• Communicates clearly and effectively (both verbal and written). • Communicates timely and responsively. Seeks feedback and provides feedback. Encourages open discussion and dialogue.Innovation• Drives self and encourage others to actively look beyond boundaries for new insights and opportunities for success.• Customer Service Orientation • Develop and maintain strong external and internal customer relationships by identifying and anticipating customer needs and responding to them by maintaining long term relationship.

Dubai Properties leverages its impressive legacy as a reliable developer to elevate Dubai’s status as a global icon. With almost two decades of expertise designing and developing sought-after residential master communities across waterfront, urban, and suburban locations, Dubai Properties addresses every aspect of the real estate landscape. Its communities – home to an array of residents and happy families – include JBR, Jaddaf Waterfront, La Vie, 1/JBR, Bellevue Towers, Remraam, Mudon and Villanova to name a few.

Dubai Properties also offers institutional investors access to an extensive land portfolio for development opportunities. All the initiatives aim to enrich the lives of residents and visitors, bringing a vast collection of living experiences to the Emirates. More

Employment:

Part Time

Key Accountabilities: Specify the output required from the job. Ongoing review of processes and policies• Review and update of processes and policies including Segregation of Duty Matrices• Develop and deliver training to business process owners on a regular basis to build knowledge and understanding of risks and controls in DHRE Finance.• Actively seek uniformity and automation of controls across DHRE through efficient use of financial systems and innovative technology to enhance and continuously improve the design and effectiveness of controls, including efficiencies in documentation, assessment, and monitoring of controlsDriving the completion of Balance sheet schedules and statutory audits touch points• Monitor completion of balance sheet schedules and assist the AR and AP team with any technical aspects related to the same• Focal point for statutory audits requests from Reporting team / Internal Audit etc.IFRS / Accounting Technical Aspects• Review of monthly complex revenue recognition workings based on IFRS and associated Percentage of Completion (PoC) workings which includes liaison with North 25, Development team and Infrastructure teams• Ensuring AR and AP processing team compiling the PoC workings and Revenue recognition workings are updated with any technical developments affecting their workProject CAPEX review• Validation of PCs, invoices and other invoices for projects.• Review and conclude the month end accruals for projects• Review and conclude allocation of infra costs to projects and other verticals• Review of release of advance payment guarantee and performance guarantees for contractors• Review and conclude provisions for EOT, Claims and other CAPEX• Review of substation cost share calculations• Review of the cost for project management company’s fees (accruals and payments). Comparison and monitoring CAP at project level.• Review and conclude PHDS CWIP reconciliation at project level (Include recon of balance inventory, does not include movement schedule for FS)• Review of cost to complete of projects on a half yearly basis and comparison to approved budget.• Review of the cost reports for projects (build to sell and infrastructure projects)• Attend monthly project management review • Review and conclude Forecast for the Cash outflows for CAPEX• Half yearly review of provisions for RTA and other authority fees for completeness, accuracy and existence• Conclude the impairment review on an annual basis of the capital work in progress.• Review of development team inputs in the 5 years business plan considering the project cost reports.Assisting Director Financial Control in concluding transactions / contracts and compiling reports / presentations • Liaising with business partners within and outside DHRE to conclude contracts and transactions• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with peer group as well as higher management in other departments and business partners• Work on projects / initiatives as assigned including any corporate level projects• Work closely with stakeholders across functions in a fast-paced environment, able to provide solution to issues

Qualifications, Experiences, SkillsMinimum Qualifications and Knowledge: Qualified Chartered AccountantExperience of auditing with one of the big 4 audit firmsMinimum Experience (number of years): 5+ years of professional experienceJob Specific Technical Skills:• Thorough understanding of IFRS and accounting• Working knowledge of ERPs and Accounting systems (knowledge of oracle, sales force and Yardi is preferred)• Attention to detail and able to work in a non-structured environment.• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.• Strong team orientation, exceptional work ethic.• Familiarity with best practices related to procure to pay, bill to collect and project accounting• Ability to summarise and present data in concise and accurate mannerJob-specific Complexity: • Handling multiple books of accounts and ledgers• Dealing with high volume of transactions• Tight turn-around SLAs• Having ability to correlate information from multiple sources and establishing accurate cause and effect scenarios Core Competencies:• Execution & DeliveryResult oriented, ensures operational excellence in areas of responsibility and delivers best results. Takes active ownership of problems and provide timely and result focused solutions. Remains outcome-driven.• AccountabilityTake ownership of responsibility and be responsible for the consequences of work output.• Team Work & CollaborationFosters a culture of trust, collaboration and support. Works collaboratively both within one’s own function and across functions to achieve DP goals.• Effective CommunicationCommunicates clearly and effectively (both verbal and written). Communicates timely and responsively. Seeks feedback and provides feedback. Encourages open discussion and dialogue.• InnovationDrives self and encourage others to actively look beyond boundaries for new insights and opportunities for success.• Customer Service Orientation Develop and maintain strong external and internal customer relationships by identifying and anticipating customer needs and responding to them by maintaining long term relationship.

Dubai Properties leverages its impressive legacy as a reliable developer to elevate Dubai’s status as a global icon. With almost two decades of expertise designing and developing sought-after residential master communities across waterfront, urban, and suburban locations, Dubai Properties addresses every aspect of the real estate landscape. Its communities – home to an array of residents and happy families – include JBR, Jaddaf Waterfront, La Vie, 1/JBR, Bellevue Towers, Remraam, Mudon and Villanova to name a few.

Dubai Properties also offers institutional investors access to an extensive land portfolio for development opportunities. All the initiatives aim to enrich the lives of residents and visitors, bringing a vast collection of living experiences to the Emirates. More

Employment:

Full Time

Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryA career within Finance Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers and treasurers to optimise the structure of their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. We support our clients by addressing the challenges of achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back office opportunities and support to the business through insight and challenge.Business Unit and Role Overview You will be working within the Finance Function Effectiveness team, which provides advisory services focused on the CFO agenda. The team works across a broad range of industries and delivers projects throughout the Middle East region. The work we typically undertake includes: – Defining Finance Function Strategy and designing Finance Function operating model – Designing Organisation Structure for Finance – Developing Finance Policies and Processes – Designing Costing and Enterprise Performance Management  As a competency, you will support multiple Industry Verticals. However, we expect you to bring expertise in Industrial Products, Telecom, Financial Sector, Oil and Gas or Government Sector. 

Qualifications/Educational background- Masters or MBA  – Finance and/or Technology (preferable) – Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting  or Technology Years of Exp- 10 -15 years of experience in a similar industry / role Requirements- Arabic Language skills is mandatory- Experience in conducting Finance Function assessments and opportunity funneling for pilots – Experience in providing process expertise for implementation in end-to-end processes (Order to Cash, Record to Report, Procure to Pay) covering design and implementation – Experience in designing operating models, governance and communication frameworks within Finance Function – Good understanding of change management and coaching needs to adopt in client environments – Experience with implementation and/or implementation supervision of full life cycle ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or Others)  – Proven Track Record in Sales of Professional Services of US$ 1 million – 1.5 million annually – Proven track record in Revenue Under Management (implementation oversight and control) of US$ 1.5 million – Proven experience of delivering high-quality strategic engagements across multiple industries  – Strong interest and passion for developing, growing and leading a team through advanced coaching and mentoring, as well as proactive knowledge sharing. – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East or where the project requirements dictate.

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