Aurelia Butler

Employment:

Full Time

Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismInternational Tax ServicesManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Risk Management, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to advance and foster integrity based decision making and conduct by PwC professionals throughout our organisation. You’ll focus on promoting and monitoring compliance with applicable external laws and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures to help manage PwC’s regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk.Our Risk and Quality team identifies and assists internal teams to mitigate and control client engagement risks. As part of the team, you’ll provide advice to business teams within PwC on sound contract provisions, standards and approaches in accordance with PwC policies, principles and standards.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.- Share and collaborate effectively with others.- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.- Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in the materials I produce.- Build and maintain an internal and external network.- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

Employment:

Full Time

Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Risk & Quality (R&Q)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryThe Independence Support – Senior Associate is part of the Independence Team and operates across all lines of service. It is responsible for providing support to engagement teams to maintain independence and compliance according to regulatory rules and requirements.In addition, the senior associate is responsible for administering independence consultations, Joint Business Relationships, vendor relationships and other events or relationships that PwC might have with other organisations. Primary duties and responsibilities. The new hire will be assisting the regional independence team in the following areas: Scope of service reviews • Perform independence analysis and assistance with the submission of the Authorisation for Services (AFS) for the corresponding audit partners • Responding to scope of services related consultations and to assist other members of the Independence team with the AFS documentation process • Assisting the independence business partners with the business relationship clearances • Support the independence business partners with other day-to-day independence related matters • Reviewing proposals or draft engagement letters for non-assurance services proposed to audit clients from an independence perspective • Understand the client-specific independence procedures and policies • Contribute in developing template materials and make available client-specific policies and procedures to the ME independence network and the practice • Business relationship reviews • Conduct initial assessments of Joint business relationships clearance • Joint business relationship monitoring and reassessment • Vendor relationship reviews Other activities • Consultation system monitoring and assignment of queries among team members • Updating a number of Independence systems • Performing data reconciliations for Independence monitoring purposes • Participating in internal training sessions and contributing to setting the agenda for the calls/meetings Learning and Growth • Liaise with Global to understand Global systems 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

Education • A professional or academic qualification (degree level or equivalent), or extensive relevant and practical experience. Language • Fluency in English required, proficiency in Arabic is advantageous Overall Experience • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in audit or consulting fields Specific Experience • Client facing experience preferably in the Professional Services industry • Experience in a top tier Big 4 firm is advantageous • An internal transfer from within the firm can be considered Knowledge and Skills • Strong analytical skills • Thorough understanding of general/international accounting standards and practices • Problem solving skills and innovative mindset • Risk averse/risk management skills • Process oriented • Organization skills • Thoroughness and attention to detail • Time management skills and proactivity • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ethical conduct • A conscientious, ambitious team player, with good self-management skills and an ability to take initiative and share knowledge with peers. Professional attributes As a member of the Independence team, the staff member would be expected at a minimum to: • Manage their own work and train other junior team members • Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, and coach to help deliver results • Proactively raise issues to improve effective team working • Get involved in activities which help to strengthen the team

PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

Employment:

Full Time

Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryYou will be part of PwC’s Transformation Management team, interacting with industry professionals and experts who will help you build and deploy the strong project management skills required to manage large-scale nationwide transformation initiatives. You will be exposed to the PwC proprietary methodologies and tools built from experiences from numerous prior engagements and leading practices, to enable you to efficiently and effectively deliver to our clients in a timely and reliable manner.Responsibilities:- Drive a wide variety of projects including but not limited to: National Transformation Projects, Strategy Execution, Benefits Management, Large-scale Implementations, Development Projects, Feasibility Studies etc. – Identify project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards – Form and Lead a team of consultants to steer the projects towards a successful implementation – Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates  – Measure the performance of the projects and analyze the progress in conjunction with the progress of key performance indicators set out at the strategic objectives level – Provide regular “state of the art” reports in terms of content, insights, quality  to the executive management – Risk, issue and change management – maintain mechanisms to manage change control, risks and issues within specific projects – Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, documents, reports etc.) takes place – Document any business requirements for specific initiatives/projects – Monitor project budgets and prepare regular status reports – 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 – Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations. – Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions. – Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments. – Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart. – Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders. – Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm. – Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct

Requirements:- The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple projects and leadership skills to engage with diverse stakeholders – 13+ years of experience in a similar role, out of which a minimum of 8 years of experience in a Consulting Management role within the Private Sector or the  Government and Public Sector – Based in KSA preferred, but fly in fly out from UAE acceptable – Ability to work in out of town engagements – Familiarity with best practices in PMO methodologies, structures and operating models – Be passionate about client service – Self-motivated, confident – a strong work ethic – Successful performance within team environments, enjoy being part of a team – Excellent organizational skills, having the ability to prioritize workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines – Experience in overseeing and reporting progress of large-scale programs – Knowledge/understanding of the Middle East Government and Public Sector including a deep understanding of global trends in the Government and Public Sector – Experience of driving large-scale change – Sector exposure and experience of different labor reforms – Planning and reporting tools, including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint – Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic (verbal and written)

PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

Employment:

Full Time

Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Risk & Quality (R&Q)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryDelivering distinctive quality is a central part of what PwC stands for and a fundamental element of what clients, regulators and other stakeholders expect of a market leader in professional services. As a fast growing firm and in line with our vision to be the largest and best professional services firm in the region, it is critical that quality and risk be proactively managed, by ensuring that we achieve Operational Excellence in all aspects of Quality, Risk Management, Compliance and Independence; both to protect and enhance the PwC brand and to enable the growth of PwC’s service offerings.This is a full time opportunity to work with the Middle East Data Risk team. It is an opportunity for a talented, self-motivated individual to develop his/her skill set in PwC Middle East and the global PwC network, working with a dedicated team across a wide range of issues. – Help monitor compliance over all personal data processing activities across the ME region to ensure LoS and IFS functions are aligned with the Network data protection principles and applicable requirements under the GDPR and data protection laws in applicable jurisdictions – Timely identification of activities that collect / process personal data, and where necessary, run and complete risk assessments (DPRA/DPIA) for such activities and in coordination with relevant teams – Ability to analyse risks and controls to ensure data protection related safeguards are being addressed and implemented for activities that process personal data to continue supporting the business in launching new products, applications with an eye for regulatory and data protection matters – Maintain records of processing, inventories / repositories for all activities that process personal data – Timely identification of third parties that collect / process personal data to ensure data protection contract provisions, records of processing and data transfer restrictions are properly addressed – Collaborate and work with all core functions within the firm and provide guidance on the processing of all personal data, such as safeguards, best practices and technical reviews of client / third party contracts – Handle data subject access requests to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws – Actively participate in personal data related incidents and assist with investigations, reporting / remedial action as required. – Maintain a log of any incidents and remedial recommendations and actions – Support in the development and continuous improvement of internal policies and procedures – Maintain and establish a register of data owners for records management to ensure efficient on-going data retention and disposal processes – Identifying, assessing and evaluating violations related to confidentiality breaches

Requirements: – The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with high energy and at a fast pace that will translate into a high quality output. – 5 – 7 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas (such as Risk Management, Finance, Business administration) – Demonstrate ability to build relationships, work across multinational teams and with a wide variety of individuals at different levels – from senior partners to staff – Strong interest and passion for PwC and looking to further develop him/herself and his/her PwC network – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines – Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Fluent in English but multilingual Arabic speaker preferable Demonstrates analytical skills – Driven with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team – Personal gravitas and ethical behavior – Seeking opportunities for improvement, automation and efficiency gains.

PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More