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  • Assurance – Core Assurance – Senior Manager (FS) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Assurance – Core Assurance – Senior Manager (FS) – DubaiLine of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.To really stand out and make us ?t for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. 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 a Senior 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 action to ensure everyone has a voice, inviting opinion from all.- Establish the root causes of issues and tackle them, rather than just the symptoms.- Initiate open and honest 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 realises they are required.- Develop specialised expertise in one or more areas.- Advise stakeholders on relevant technical issues for their business area.- Navigate the complexities of global teams and engagements.- Build trust with teams and stakeholders through open and honest conversation.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Requirements: – CA / ACCA / CPA qualified with broad ranging audit experience including planning, controlling & completing a diverse range of assignments;- Experience in leading medium to large sized audit teams;- Experience in supervising and developing staff;- Proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships;- Proactive approach to problem solving and delivering client solutions;- Demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines;- Flexibility in your approach to meeting goals as part of the team;- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients at all levels;

    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

  • Internal Communications Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    IFS – Internal Communications – Internal Communications Manager – DubaiLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Firm Strategy and Communications, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to establish effective communication programmes that enhance PwC’s vision, strategy, values, and purpose. You’ll focus on designing communication initiatives that aid in implementing new policies and programmes and that will enhance the organisation’s relations with the community, public, government, shareholders, and employees.Our Internal Communications team creates and implements the most effective communication strategies and tactics that drives PwC’s strategy and aligns its vision and purpose. As part of the team, you’ll create high quality and high impact communications that engage our partners and people and enhance the PwC’s culture and brand.A member of the Chief People Officer’s team responsible for supporting the Leadership & Internal Communications. Establish an internal communications strategy in conjunction with Internal Communications Lead.Lead in planning, liaising with different areas of the business and implementing communication activities for conveying the organisation & strategy and messages. Ensure internal communications messages are consistent across all mediums and for different departments of the organisation.Primary duties and responsibilitiesFinancial• Adhere to the Internal Communication budget.• Track spending against the budget.Customer• Establish an internal communications strategy in conjunction with Internal Communications Lead.• Ensure organisational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to stakeholders and employees.• Lead in the development of internal communications plans, aligned with the strategy.• Liaise with business partners to ensure their priorities are being supported by internal communications channels.• Support the internal communication agenda by understanding business context and editing and writing content for a variety of internal communications.• Manage social and external profiles of key stakeholders.• Use existing social media channels to communicate with our people internally.• Support in the running and development of annual internal events, both digital and live.• Handle the internal communication response to crisis situations which affect organisational perception and reputation.• Drive consistency in communication style and language across all areas of the business.• Lead and abide by the PwC brand, acting as an ambassador in the region and ensure that all internal communications are aligned to overall corporate brand identity.Internal Process• Develop communication plans and key promotional messages in consultation with the Internal Communication Lead.• Plan, edit and write content for a variety of internal communications medium.• Ensure compliance of activities with project communication strategy.• Lead development of internal communications platforms and work closely with Internal Communications Lead to deliver on set targets.• Ensure internal communication messages are consistent with external communication messages and marketing initiatives.• Respond to feedback from staff and adjust communications content accordingly.Learning & Growth• Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed.

    Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesEducation• Ideally degree educated.Language• Fluency in spoken and written English, Arabic not required.Overall Experience• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications.Specific Experience• Experience in a marketing function or communications role.• Industry experience within the Middle East is preferred.Knowledge and Skills• Knowledge of the Professional Services Industry, including latest market developments, best practices and trends.• Ability to multitask.• Ability to compile and synthesize data.• Good communication (verbal and written) skills.• Excellent presentation and report writing skills.

    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

  • Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Core Tax Services | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Core Tax Services – Korean Business Desk Associate – KuwaitLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions.Our team helps our clients identify and reduce tax risks, meet compliance obligations, implement tax strategies that complement business and operational objectives, resolve disagreements with tax authorities, and manage tax accounting and reporting issues. You’ll be engaged in projects dealing with International tax, mergers and acquisitions, state and local tax accounting, regulatory processes, tax reporting and strategy.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

  • Consulting – Technology – FS Tech Integration Architect | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismTechnology StrategyManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob 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.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 a Senior 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:- Deep understanding of traditional integration layer (SOA, Messaging or SOAP), and modern architecture Integration layer (Micro-Services layer)- Have also understanding on other elements of the Enterprise IT Architecture.- Have a good understanding of the cloud architecture for Micro-Services deployment (Container, OpenStack framework, DevOps Toolchain and Pipeline approach)- You will lead junior consultants to deliver Integration Architecture and IT/digital strategy projects within the FS Tech team.- Develop technical RFPs (functional and technical requirements) for the initiatives that will be defined part of the roadmap.- You will act as a trusted advisor for the client in all aspects related to Integration Architecture.- You will develop strong working relationships with the client’s executive management.- You will support the Director in business development activities such as technical proposal development, budget preparation and client presentation.- 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 realises they are required.- Contribute technical knowledge in 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.

    Minimum years experience required- 8-12

    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

  • IFS HR – Global Mobility – CW | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    ME IFS HR – Global Mobility – CWLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryIntern – IFS / HR – Global MobilityPwC Global Overview At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC Middle East OverviewEstablished in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.Our Internal Global Mobility team provides support for PwC’s international assignment programmes. As part of our team, you’ll help with all human resource related aspects of international assignments including tax, immigration, mobility consulting, and expatriate compensation and benefits.Job Description SummaryA career in Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll help our local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.Our Internal Global Mobility team provides support for PwC’s international assignment programmes. As part of our team, you’ll help with all human resource related aspects of international assignments and Talent mobility.Job DescriptionTo 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 Intern / Trainee, you’ll work as part of the ME Global Mobility Team, helping to deliver the best client experience to all GM Assignees.Digitization and technology are at the top of the strategic HC agenda. We see HC technology as a condition for adapting ourselves to the changing environment. In addition, we also find it important to offer personal contact and a high service level to our employees. The GM new system is providing full GM services for all assignees and stakeholders.You are required to work with the GM leadership to facilitate MyMobility HQ Launch and implementation in the ME region. By updating and reviewing employee profiles, testing the system task flow, improving and developing reports, dashboards, etc. and working together with colleagues from all over the world to keep GM processes and communication effective. You also play a role with the project management and change management activities related to MyMobility HQ. Furthermore, checking systems for operation and accessibility.ResponsibilitiesPwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this level include but are not limited to:• Review, update, amend employee profiles in MyMobility HQ.• Testing MyMobility HQ system access and workflow.• Help in the project management and change management activities of MyMobility HQ.• Comprehensive guidance and assistance relating to the preparation and submission of International Assignment Applications (Outbound).• Monitor the process of Onboarding for global mobility assignees.• A regional or global coordination of GM assignees meters where needed.• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.• Assist in other ad hoc matters.

    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 a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high quality output.Education:• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas.• Strong interest and passion for HR• 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 skillsLanguage Skills• Excellent communication skills (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

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  • Graphic Designer | A Leading Financial Organization in Qatar

    Employment: Contract

    Husband/Family Sponsored candidates preferredJOB SUMMARYThe Graphic Designer supports the Head of Marketing in advertising and branding of all projects for the Company. Identifies best designs for projects and provides solutions to all creative assets. Undertakes and completes all requirements of Pre/Post production.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESClient & Project Management:• Demonstrates high-level executive and client interaction skills• Supports Advertising, Branding, Events, CSR, Business Development, Customer Affairs and other internal stakeholders with creative requirement• Manages stakeholders’ proposals from typesetting through to design, print and production• Receives design briefs, work with brand managers to determine full scope and requirement• Understands client’s needs and work with brand managers to communicate realistic timelines and deliverables• Manages expectations by clearly communicating deliverables• Keeps brand managers informed with project status and any setbacks, seeking their suggestions on new techniques to be employed if required• Ensures that job deadlines are met in due time, ensuring that job quality is at par with Company’s high standards• Presents concepts for management’s approval• Liaises with other members of the Marketing team to brainstorm and maximize creativityConsult and advice on creative requirements:• Conducts market research and competition analysis• Delivers brand strategy development and application across multiple platforms• Identifies best designs for projects; provide solutions to all creative assets• Recommends methods and techniques of graphic design and layout• Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and font style and size• Defines printing and production specifications, ensure that it reflects Company’s brand, vision, and creative style• Advises on photography, videography and illustration style• Plays the role of brand gatekeeper in the design department• Reviews and updates Company’s brand guideline whenever necessaryPre- Production:• Develops concepts, graphics and layouts for advertising, events, company logos, and websites• Edits, finalize and correct footage for animations and promotional videos• Designs and delivers digital asset for multiple platforms such as app, website, social media and email newsletters• Events branding design creation and finalisation• Creates multiple language design of English, Arabic, Japanese etc.• Creates free-hand illustration for multiple projects• Creates large reports for concepts• Creates templates to ensure brand consistency across all channels such as social media, website and various customer touch points• Creates mock-ups / prototypes as requiredPost-Production:• Evaluates and manage production resources to enhance high productivity and allocations• Reviews and approve production samples to ensure materials used are of high standards• Creates and maintains files for all creative assets and resources, such as software, art materials, and fonts• Ensures record keeping of all approvals and source files• Ensures correct referencing for business continuity

    • Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts or other related discipline.• Minimum Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in graphic design, layout and production or relevant experience.Job Specific Skills:• Requires strong working knowledge of graphic-design software• Responsible for the layout, design, and production activities to produce quality graphic-design artwork.• Produces graphic design artwork to support marketing effort using technology and computer software packages for either print or web.• Contact in-house or outside vendors to verify print specifications.• Compare and recommend local suppliers of marketing production services, including typography, paper and printing.• Generates websites, brochures, floor plans, advertising, proposals, presentations and press releases within corporate templates for print or internet.• Strong time management, planning and organization skills and ability to multitask• Flexibility, proactive, energetic, enthusiastic and passionate• Highly organized, ability to prioritize and time manage himself and ability to drive projects to completion.• Excellent computer proficiency/skills.• Builds/maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders• Fluent in English and Arabic.

    A leading Financial Organization in Qatar. More

  • UX (User Experience) Creative Designer | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment: Full Time

    We are currently Hiring for a bank in Kuwait, They are looking to hire for a Creative (UX) Designer to work with Retail Tribe Lead. Project experience in the Banking domain is highly preferred.• Responsible for technology design to make New BANK products easier for people to use.• Determine user preferences and assess the process that users follow to access product functions• Develop and test new design models, and incorporate findings into improved product design.

    Requirements:• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Digital Banking Domain.• Proven GCC experience in the Banking Domain• Excellent command of English and Arabic language (Arabic is highly preferred but not Mandatory)• Candidates based in Kuwait will be a top priority.

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.
    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.
    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.
    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More