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    Indirect Taxes – Tax Disputes Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

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    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Indirect Taxes – Tax Disputes Manager (VAT and Excise Tax) – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismVAT/GSTManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Middle East Indirect Tax practice, based in Dubai, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients with preventing, managing and resolving tax disputes with the tax authorities. The PwC team has extensive experience working with tax authorities in the region and globally, with a thorough understanding of tax audit approach, tax assessment methodology and penalty regime application. Our team helps clients through the various interactions with the tax authorities, from the preliminary stages of filing a tax clarification request, during a tax audit and up to filing an objection or appeal. You’ll support our clients with all aspects of audit readiness, voluntary disclosure and clarifications requests, assistance during tax audit and formalities of drafting and submitting a reconsideration and appeal letters to the relevant authorities.Please apply if the above required Job Requirements are satisfied.  Role Main Responsibilities:This role supports the wider tax function within the indirect tax business unit, along with large-scale, cross-functional business process reviews. In this regard, successful candidates must be able to demonstrate professional experience and/or a proven record of success with regards to the following: – Advanced knowledge about the tax litigation system and underlying procedures in the GCC, mainly the UAE. – Developed understanding of the UAE tax administrative penalties and application in different scenarios. – Guiding clients to understand their rights, available options for tax litigation and the processes involved for the resolution of their disputes. – Supporting clients to proactively manage their tax controversy in the most efficient manner and guide them through complex tax audits conducted until the tax audit closure.  – Assisting clients throughout the appeal process from preparing reconsideration/waiver letters to the tax authorities and appeals to Committees and Courts, both in Arabic and English. – Hands on experience dealing with legal counsels and coordinating with them throughout the appeal process with Committees and Courts.  – Advising clients on the tax controversy service offerings and ability to develop client relationships and driving new business opportunities. – Possessing business knowledge and effective ways on managing tax litigation and controversy, creating values for clients. – Providing high quality service deliverables while maintaining budgetary and time constraints. General Role Responsibilities:- Strong analytical skills. – Interpersonal and team working skills. – Demonstrable relationship building skills. – Familiar with digital automation and transformation tools. – Ability to operate with a mindset that transcends cultural boundaries. – Ability to train junior staff members promoting a learning culture. – Be part of and contribute to the engaging working environment. At PwCAs a Manager in our regional team, 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: – Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team. – Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations. – Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels. – Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail. – Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required. – Contribute technical knowledge in the area of specialism. – Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart. – Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements. – Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust. – Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Job requirements: – 5-6 years experience in indirect taxes (VAT and Excise Tax) with a reputable tax consultancy firm (preferably Big4). – Specialist knowledge and experience with tax disputes and litigations is a must. – Arabic fluency is a must. – Regional GCC VAT experience is a plus.

    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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    Talent Acquisition Associate / Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    ETIC -Talent Acquisition – Associate / Senior Associate – (Cairo)Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.About the rolePwC is opening a new Technology & Innovation Center in Cairo that will deliver high quality technology solutions to consulting Clients across the globe. The Centre will provide a broad suite of skills and services to our clients, ranging from Packaged Applications such as SAP & Oracle, to Cloud services utilizing AWS, Azure and Google, as well as expanding our existing Managed Services capabilities.The center is looking to expand rapidly, we are looking for enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for technology and client delivery to help shape and form this new venture.We are looking for an ambitious and self-driven Recruitment Senior Manager to join our team! As a Recruitment Senior Manager, you will be responsible for finding, recruiting, hiring and retaining talented candidates. You’ll be in charge of planning, developing and implementing a new and productive Recruitment strategy for our company.Responsibilities:- Business Partnering – Enable and educate hiring managers on the recruitment process and meet the demands of the business.- Proactively source, screen and shortlist top talent in the region.- Design, plan and execute employer branding activities- Source and find candidates qualified for open positions- Design, plan and execute selection processes (conduct interviews and screening calls, administer psychological tests etc.)- Find bottlenecks in the recruiting process- Plan procedures for improving the candidate experience- Use sourcing methods for hard-to-fill roles- Attend the career events- Create and present hiring reports

    Requirements:- 4-8 years of experience as Talent Acquisition partner.- In-depth knowledge of full-cycle recruiting and employer branding techniques.- Familiarity with a variety of different selection methods  (interviews, assignments, psychological test etc.)- Excellent sourcing and headhunting skills. – Hands on experience with posting jobs on social media and job boards- Experience with HRIS, ATS, Sourcing and Recruitment Marketing tools- A sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills- Team player- Good time-management skills- Great interpersonal and communication skills- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines;- Language Skills: Fluent in 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

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    Application Developer | United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

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    Full Time

    Job Description• Responsible for designing, coding, testing, debugging and documenting in-house developed applications. • Involvement in all the development lifecycle phases as required. • Responsible to provide post-go live support. • The Application Developer will also be responsible for providing technical advice and guidance to others as appropriate.• Understand business teams requirements and how translate them into application features • Understand and apply Application Deployment Lifecycle • Carry tasks related to fronted Development and backend Development• Understanding and follow the practical, foundational knowledge of project management, collaboration and communication• Understand and follow ITSM processes in place (i.e. Incident, Service Request, Problem, Change and release management etc)• Collaborate with IT teams to set specifications of new applications or and existing applications• Write high quality source code that follow the coding standards of EAI section standards.• Perform unit testing, integration testing and static code analyzer scan• Provide testing, documentation, training, and support for in-house developed applications. • Maintain documentation as per Enterprise Application Section standards • Troubleshoot and debug applications and resolve user-submitted problems and questions.• Evaluate and understand existing applications to redevelop, update and add new features• Responsible to adhere with all information security policies and procedures of the University.• Adhere DoIT policies and procedure in delivering application development• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

    Minimum Qualification• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline.• Minimum of three years of relevant core programming experience in applications developments.Preferred QualificationBasic Competencies• Accountability Competency• The Effective Management of Resources • Focusing on Results Competency• Focus on Customer Service Competency• Communication Skills Competency• Teamwork Competency• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimum supervision is a plusTechnical/Functional Competencies:• Proven experience in developing application or any kind of software • Good Knowledge writing queries and developing database objects (query , functions .. etc) for Oracle Server or another Relational Database• Good understanding of Web Services protocols such as REST, SOAP and API design for extensibility and portability• Good knowledge of C# using Visual Studio using ASP.NET and Entity Framework• Good knowledge of Mobile First Framework• Good Knowledge of GIT as version control and code collaboration tool.• Good Knowledge of JavaScript and modern UI frameworks for frontend development• Java/JEE, JSON, XML, REST, MVC frameworks, Design Patterns, Javascript, JQuery, GWT• Good knowledge of object-oriented design and development skills• Familiar with Scrum/Agile/DevOps development methodologies• Good knowledge of Application and code security

    Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

    As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

    UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence. More

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    E-Invoicing Tech Specialist | Chalhoub Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    E-Invoicing Tech Specialist – Egypt (3 Months Contract)Who we are We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere. To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together. What you’ll be doing – Support & follow up with vendor inquiries on invoice-related topics utilizing the ticketing system, email communications, and calls cross-functional in Egypt or regionally.- Train & support accounting, and commercial team on invoice upload, and GS1 codes process. – Technical and Troubleshooting support with vendors on the middleware, and ETA portals. – Interact with management and other departments for invoice-related topics. – Develop and maintain training documents. – Participate in and drive continuous improvement projects/initiatives. – Participate in ad hoc projects as needed

    What you’ll need to succeed – Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science preferred. – 1-2 years’ Experience with ERP systems, preferred in Oracle EBS, Xstore. – Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office. – Effective communication skills and customer service approach. – Excellent English in written and verbal communication skills. – Experience with XML and JSON invoicing. – Experience in communicating with ETA, GS1 & other local entities in Egypt. What we can offer you With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day. We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

    The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

    By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

    With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group’s competitive edge in today’s market.

    By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. More

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    Manager Life Sciences – Supply Chain & Operations | Ernst & Young

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    Full Time

    We currently are seeking a highly motivated Manager – Supply Chain & Operations to lead client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services and participate in business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts. This role will focus on Life Sciences as a sector including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, pharmacies, distributors and medical device companies. Our Supply Chain & Operations team members provide life science clients insights into supply chain transformation covering Planning, Procurement, Operations and Logistics and often integrating with other competencies to deliver end to end solutions to clients including large-scale transformation projects. This role requires a candidate with a 50:50 split between technical sector knowledge and business acumen. Your key responsibilities As a Manager your key role will be to lead large transformational client engagements as well as internal projects. Drawing on your knowledge, skills and experience, you will establish valued relationships with external clients at the ”C” level. You will lead large global and regional bids, proposals and thought leadership. You will lead teams at our clients, supporting them with improving their business performance. You will also be responsible for presenting executive summary findings to enact change and drive the regional life science agenda. You will manage multiple EY colleagues across levels and client team members. Additionally, you will review other’s work to ensure it is of a high quality. You will mentor others as they progress in their own career. Your role in leading teams – or parts of teams – on engagements will depend on the size of engagement. When working on engagements, you’ll report to higher levels of management, who will expect you to anticipate and identify risks, and escalate any issues as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you’ll help to create a positive learning culture, coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop. Skills and attributes for success To qualify for the role, you must have – Approximately 6+ years of work experience in supply chain and operations across different areas (technology transformation, business transformation, finance etc..), with a proven record of experience in the life science (pharma, biotech, medical devices) or healthcare industry (hospitals, healthcare providers, regulatory agencies) – Preferably, prior experience in consulting (Big Four, Strategy House or equivalent) – Digital supply chain and operations experience and skillset – Technical knowledge of life science sector and landscape (MENA/ Global) – An understanding of novel therapy areas and sector trends including, but not limited to, cell & gene, biosimilars, accountable care organization (ACOs) and localized manufacturing – Proven track record of business development activities in either life sciences or healthcare sector – Clear experience and track record of leading successful transformation in areas of supply chain especially asset management, maintenance, warehousing – Preferably Jordan or KSA – based – Bilingual (English & Arabic) will be an added advantage – A bachelor’s degree with the emphasis on biopharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering or alternatively; Business, Supply Chain or Logistics with proven industry experience – Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members – Excellent oral and written communication skills

    Ideally, you’ll also have – A master’s degree with emphasis in Business, Supply Chain or Operations with strong academic records – Life Science and/ or supply chain professional certifications – Willingness to travel across the region What we look for Alongside your comprehensive and proven technical expertise you will also be a born leader with a passion for: – Developing people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff – Conducting performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff – Contributing to our people initiatives that include recruiting and retaining our professionals 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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    System Senior Assistant | Parker Connect

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Having knowledge and experiences for customer relation management system.- Maintaining and updating data in the CRM system to ensure accurate records of customer information- Organizing and updating customer databases that contain information- Coordinating with other departments to ensure that all CRM activities are functioning- Must know how to analyze customer data- Experience in managing Salesforce- Experienced in using CMS in managing website- Experienced in deploying website- Must have basic understanding of SEO- Good eye in graphic designing- Can do trouble shooting of laptops, printers, networking, and servers- Support colleagues when IT trouble is happened- Proficient in Windows Server 2012 and managing Active Directory- Background in networking

    Salary:
    AED
    5,000 to 6,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    – Bachelor DegreeSkills and Abilities:- Has a background in Salesforce Data Loader- Good knowledge of SQL query- Good understanding in writing batch file scripts- Communication skills (English)- Facilitation and Presentation SkillsComputer Skills:- Salesforce- Office 365- Adobe PS, AI & PR- CMS (Wordpress, etc)- Windows Server 2012- SEO, Google & Facebook Analytics, Google Webmaster

    PARKER CONNECT is the fastest growing Management Consultancy in the Middle East. We provide world class services such as Executive Search and Consultancy through our centrally located office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Ever since starting operations, the organization has witnessed rapid growth purely achieved through firm business relations and quality service delivery. Our market knowledge in the region put together with quality consultants and excellent infrastructure has enabled us to build a strong portfolio of clients which include MNC’s and local firms. More

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    External Audit – Oil & Gas Manager / Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryPwC Global OverviewWith offices in 155 countries and more than 284,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for, by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. PwC Middle East OverviewEstablished in the region for 40 years, PwC has more than 6,100 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 276,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.Audit Service OverviewCreating value that makes a real difference to a client’s business is intrinsic to the PwC audit. Quality audits that bring unexpected and far-reaching benefits do not come from an unthinking compliance mindset but from a knowledgeable, questioning, imaginative and insightful approach. The foundation of the service we deliver is the natural blend of compliance and value. We are experts in the application of audit methodology and audit techniques and use our expertise to bring precision and economy to our clients’ audits. We use our knowledge of each client, together with our position as trusted advisor, to match our approach and our solutions to their needs.Our view of our clients’ organisations is broad and deep, and we look behind the numbers to consider what they mean for the business as a whole. We use the audit to explore and think more widely about our clients’ businesses and the potential issues they face.This understanding enables us to offer new solutions to our clients’ problems, to help them learn from what has happened and prepare them for, or better still help them avoid, issues in the future. What you’ll create and do:As a Manager, 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: – Take on a professional role as part of our client-facing teams – Examine financial and accounting records, other documents, and/or observe certain processes and procedures being performed – Ask a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – with a range of individuals at our client organizations – Handle conflict resolution, managing expectations of a range of stakeholders (at varying levels of seniority), both clients and internally. – Perform Design effectiveness walkthroughs, and test the operational effectiveness of client internal controls. – Make judgments on testing approaches for significant accounting estimates. – Verify and test financial statements and supporting disclosures. – Assuming a coaching performance management role that promotes staff development . – Join, and contribute to a high performing team that lives the PwC values. – Instruct milestone training courses to our staff. – Network in the local business community. – Prepare and deliver competitive audit proposals.

    What you’ll bring to this role:  – At least 6 years of demonstrated progressive experience at Manager level working with a range of external audit clients in big4 firms. – An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work. – A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives. – ACCA/CPA/CA/ ACA  designation or equivalent designation is required. – A strong understanding of IFRS and auditing standards. – Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality. – Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams. – Excellent project management skills and ability to manage relationships at all levels within PwC and within the client’s organization – Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment. – Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is considered an asset. – Business development and client relationship building.

    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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    Audit & Assurance | Assistant Manager | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Audit & Assurance | Assistant ManagerWhen you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche ME. You’ll understand that Deloitte is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has received numerous awards in the last few years which include Best Employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).A career in Audit at Deloitte & Touche Middle East is a key link in the financial reporting chain, putting you in the position of trusted advisor to businesses across the region. Your people skills will be required for the latter, while your analytical mind will be another integral requirement for success. You will need the flexibility to implement our international audit approach while bringing to the fore your understanding of the complexities and unique circumstances of our clients and the business landscape across our diverse region. All this while adhering to the highest standards of independence, professional objectivity and technical excellence.Our PurposeDeloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:- Lead the way- Serve with integrity- Take care of each other- Foster inclusion- Collaborate for measurable impactDuring your tenure as an Assistant Manager in Audit & Assurance, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:- Takes responsibility for understanding key statistics and industry matters about entity before engagement begins, for example, by asking other team members and reading the prior year financial statements (including the enhanced audit report) or audit documentation.- Understands allocation of responsibilities between the engagement team and experts or specialists, including timescales and how the work of experts and specialists will contribute to the objectives of the audit- Takes responsibility for understanding key statistics and industry matters about entity before engagement begins, for example, by asking other team members and reading the prior year financial statements (including the enhanced audit report) or audit documentation- Understands allocation of responsibilities between the engagement team and experts or specialists, including timescales and how the work of experts and specialists will contribute to the objectives of the audit- Coordinates with management and expert/specialists for the key engagement or project deliverables and due dates. Tracks findings of work performed and follows up the impact of work to be performed by other members of the engagement team- Applies guidance material in relevant guides, practice aids, and tools so that an appropriate level of professional scepticism is reflected in procedures performed, evidence obtained and conclusions reached- Signs off appropriately on work performed and reviewed. Takes responsibility for meaningful completion of all necessary checklists, procedures and tailoring and concluding questions prior to signing-off. Proactively checks whether others have signed off appropriately and follows up where necessary- Contributes to the development of a comprehensive project plan, using prior year knowledge to help identify audit priorities that can be performed earlier in the audit cycle. Seeks awareness of contingency plans if the entity’s management team fails to meet their deadlines- Prepares and reviews documentation by anticipating questions that reviewers may ask, including not just the conclusion but the relevant facts, analysis, reference to authoritative literature and professional judgements made in reaching it- Encourages wider team adopt an attitude of professional scepticism, to have a questioning mind-set and to further investigate as and when appropriate. Is able to identify the key questions to be answered- Documents objectivity, independence and continuance decisions, checking that sufficient enquiries have been made and that all information has been captured.- Checks that staff on the engagement have adequate technical knowledge, including industry knowledge, for the areas in which they are working. Provides briefings as required.Leadership Capabilities:- Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life- Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador- Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team result- Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholder- Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities.

    Qualifications:- 5+ years of experience in auditing, with leading professional services firms or large multinational organizations and systems. preferably with Big 4 Audit Firm- Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field.- Successful record of engagement management- Fluent in English & Arabic (Reading, Speaking and Writing).- CPA, CA, CIA, CISA or equivalent.

    Deloitte is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.

    With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte’s more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

    Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.

    Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.

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    Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

    Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

    Integrity
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