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    Corporate Tax – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within Corporate Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing working capital, and profit sharing for partners. You’ll also help organisations understand the pricing implications of goods and services between related parties, as well as providing advice on tax implications of deals.The helps our clients improve their tax function to control risk and facilitate better decision making. You’ll focus on helping businesses with tax strategy, ensuring tax compliance, increasing post tax profits, and providing application support to achieve the best corporate tax practices.Our team is a leading international tax adviser to the largest Middle East (ME) and foreign headquartered multinational companies operating in the ME. Our clients include many household names and are from all industry sectors. The work is cutting edge tax advice; it is technically demanding and creative, and offers opportunities to assist international and ME clients navigate the most recent global and local tax developments.- We are looking for a Senior Manager who will relish the technical challenges in this area and enjoy the opportunities to develop the business, build relationships with a wide range of clients and develop teams to support them. Candidates will need a strong track record of delivering and managing complex corporate tax projects as part of a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of the BEPS initiatives and the latest international tax developments will be an advantage.- You will be responsible for building close relationships with a wide range of clients and working as part of a team to deliver the Firm’s corporate tax services, including corporate tax advisory, tax planning and assessment, and providing guidance and recommendations.  – The role also entails managing a portfolio of clients, handling and dealing with their corporate tax requirements, updates and other corporate tax related matters, holding discussions with regulators to negotiate disputes/ rulings and interpretation of tax provisions, as well as being involved in tax accounting.  – As a Senior Manager you will manage multiple complex engagements, coach/guide team members on projects, assignments and client interactions, and grow the business and develop business opportunities. – The client work is stimulating and rarely routine. It offers opportunities to help solve the tax and business issues of companies and to be a leading adviser on the latest tax developments. The work is wide-ranging, including modelling the impact of legislative changes, advising on associated corporate and operational restructuring, as well as supporting clients to address the business and tax technical impact of such changes internally. – The team will provide you with the opportunity to put into practice your tax technical skills in a stimulating and challenging environment, working alongside a group of talented individuals to support you. – You will benefit from a progressive environment where you will be encouraged to develop client relationships and other soft skills in addition to technical expertise. There will also be opportunities to develop deeper knowledge in particular areas of interest such as international structuring,advising on operating models, or certain industry sectors.   – The role will be both varied and challenging and will provide significant opportunities to develop your career. As a Senior Manager you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from Directors and Partners on your client teams, including some of the best known practitioners in their fields. In addition, you will have a ‘Career Coach’ who will help with your career, well-being and development. In terms of wider development opportunities, you will have the opportunity to progress your career in the Firm through gaining wide-ranging experience across industries and locations. Being a global organisation we are able to offer staff the opportunity to go on international secondments and there are further options to develop technically and professionally through varied client secondments.

    Requirements:- You will have gained significant corporate tax advisory experience pertaining to multi-jurisdictional businesses. – You will have strong technical and report writing skills – including the ability to interpret tax legislation and review agreements from a tax perspective.  – You will also have experience of tax reporting, tax accounting and/or tax audit.  – Ideally, you will also have knowledge of the BEPS initiatives and the latest international tax developments. – You will need strong analytical skills, commercial awareness and a flexible approach, combined with the ability to work as part of a number of client teams simultaneously. – You will have experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.  – You will have excellent project management skills – including managing multiple projects simultaneously as well as managing resources, budget, billing, collection. – You are fluent in written and spoken English and have good Excel skills. – You will have a focus on self-development and on the development of those working with you. – You will have at least 7 years of relevant work experience. – A professional (tax or accounting) qualification (e.g. ACA, CTA, ADIT, ACCA or equivalent) is preferred.

    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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    Tax – International Tax Services / M&A – Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryA career within International Tax Services will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC address their cross border tax needs both locally and globally by managing their global tax rates, finding areas of cost reduction, and responding to inquiries from regulatory authorities. You’ll gain a global perspective and an awareness of tax issues stemming from changes to evolving business structures and geographic expansions.Our International Tax Services Generalist – Practice Support team advises PwC on tax laws and reporting, legislation and planning strategies based on the geography and jurisdiction. You’ll be assisting our team with local tax laws, reporting requirements, statutory filings, corporate strategy, transfer pricing and indirect tax and other international taxation needs.You will be leading inbound tax matters as well as M&A transactions and company formations.  A detailed description of the type of work is as follows:    – Advising clients on the choice of vehicles to undertake business pursuant to Qatar’s laws and regulations as well as assisting clients to set up their businesses in Qatar (e.g. formation of companies).   – Drafting and reviewing documents and agreements (e.g. articles of association, shareholders’ agreements, service agreements) and dealing with the relevant ministries. – Advising multinational clients to structure their investments and operations in Qatar and the wider Middle East region in a tax efficient manner.   – Advising large Qatari and GCC clients (including sovereign wealth funds) on the tax efficient structuring of their global investments (e.g. private equity, real estate, infrastructure, listed securities etc) across multiple territories.  – M&A work including tax due diligence, tax efficient structuring of acquisitions (e.g. shares v assets, holding structures etc) and input into SPA and includes both inbound into the region as well as outbound acquisitions by strategic Qatari clients.   Our clients include a number of Shariah compliant banks so there is opportunity to be involved in Islamic Finance work as well. – A good understanding of international tax issues (e.g. holding structures, double tax treaties, permanent establishment issues, withholding taxes, taxation systems of other countries etc).

    Requirements: – Good understanding of M&A practices, including, consulting multinational corporations, privately held companies and partnerships with respect to the tax aspects of planning, structuring and executing transactions of all sizes; analyzing proposed transactions for unusual tax risks or undetermined tax benefits; and advising clients on tax-efficient restructurings, divestitures, spin-offs, due diligence and strategy formulation. – Strong technical and report writing skills – including the ability to interpret legislation and by-laws and review and draft agreements  – Excellent project management skills – including managing multiple projects simultaneously across a number of jurisdictions as well as management of resources, budget, billing, collection – Fluency in written and spoken English (fluency in Arabic is also preferred but not essential) – Coaching, developing, mentoring and training junior staff  – At least 9 years of relevant work experience required – Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting required. Master of Science in Taxation, or Master of Law degree in Taxation preferred. – Experience in identifying and addressing client needs – Building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships – Considerable experience as a team leader – Good business writing and Excel skills – Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness Essential skills: – Writing, reporting and presentation skills are essential, as well as management, coordination, coaching and business development Skills   Desirable skills: – Entrepreneurial skills, cross selling and business development 

    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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    Assurance Learning and Development Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Learning and Development, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to contribute to the success of our people by developing quality and relevant learning initiatives that constantly improve the PwC experience. You’ll help us identify and source the best instructors, develop learning and performance improvement solutions across traditional and virtual classroom environments, and consult with other areas of the Firm to ensure our curriculums and initiatives support the PwC 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.Duties and Responsibilities Logistics and Reports- Consolidate feedback from evaluations and produce relevant reports accordingly.- Split the consolidated evaluation reports and send the evaluation reports to each instructor.- Prepare summaries of tutor evaluations, with key recommendations for next season.- Coordinate all details related to enrollment courses: full ownership of attendee list, printing, updating materials etc.- Coordinate and plan all training programs logistics, catering, and room set-up.- Act as hotel/conference room liaison and provide onsite support at internal & external training events.- Create and update completion reports and maintain defaulters’ sheets accordingly.- Generate reports related to training records Internal Process- Review and control data needed for analysis, budgets, and forecasting.- Assist in creating new budgets where needed.- Prepare appropriate forms, correspondence, and records regarding course attendance, feedback on- programs, instructors, etc.- Document processes and procedures to streamline course coordination for consistency.- Coordinate the participation of instructors for programs when necessary.- Coordinate material production and inventory for assigned courses.- Prepare and send advance material packages to participants.- Track distribution of materials where appropriate.- Manage WebEx sessions.- Plan for training seasons and track the progress of action plan implementation.- Issue warning letters for all defaulters who failed to complete mandatory trainings and send them by email.- Allocate costs of the trainings conducted in hotels and split the expenses on attendees’ cost centers.- Manage and review all Professional Qualifications membership applications and data for students and ensure alignment with LoS PQ policy.Learning & Growth- Support improvements in the L&D department, specifically the increased delivery of standardised services.- Look for areas of continuous improvement across the Learning & Development function.- Promote collaboration, trust and improvement between team members and across the team.- Work on specific projects related to L&D initiatives as assigned.- Demonstrate a culture of continuous learning within the Learning & Development team and benchmark- against best practices in the L&D industry and country specific- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed.

    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 in Human Resources, Psychology or Business Management is preferred- Years of Experience: 1-3 years, preferably within a professional services environment.- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise work load whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.- Proven IT skills in the following programmes such as excel, word, PowerPoint, Google Drive and Google tools.- Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Fluent in English but multilingual- Arabic speaker preferable.- The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East where the project dictates.

    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 – Manager | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    When 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 a Manager in Audit & Assurance, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:• Builds trust and credibility by focusing on how to meet multiple stakeholder needs whilst providing constructive challenge on engagement issues • Reviews documentation of flows of transactions and tests of relevant controls early in the audit cycle to allow for timely assessment of the planned audit approach and the entity’s control environment • Suggests mitigating testing when controls are found to be ineffective, without always having to consult with the senior manager or partner. • Applies professional skepticism to consider the broader impact (e.g. fraud risks, communication with those charged with governance) on our audit when significant controls are found to be ineffective or other conditions may indicate possible misstatements • Recognises opportunities to add value, extend knowledge, increase impact and to provide exceptional stakeholder value through drawing expertise from across the firm and integrating specialists where appropriate as part of the core audit engagement team • Actively participates in the group risk assessment scoping of work to be performed by component auditors. • Prepares and reviews referral instructions on a timely basis that clearly set up the group auditor’s expectations and evaluates responses from component auditors • Runs file check regularly throughout the audit, checks all points have been cleared at the end of each audit and chooses an appropriate file structure for each engagement, including group engagements • Engages early with scheduling and the extended engagement team. • Clearly communicates expectations regarding responsibilities and deadlines to all members of the engagement team. • Communicates the project plan and any entity-related dependencies with the entity’s management team so that they are aware, at the beginning of the audit, of any repercussions (e.g., deadlines, fees) due to deviations from this plan. • Reconfirms their understanding with the entity’s management team in advance of key deadlines • Performs reviews with professional skepticism considering whether the results of testing sufficiently assess, test and objectively challenge the appropriateness and reliability of the assumptions and data used to support management’s assertions • Compliance with auditing and accounting standards, relevant laws and regulations (including specific local laws and regulations), ethical standards, independence requirements and the audit firm’s quality control proceduresLeadership Capabilities:• Challenges self and others to make an impact that matters for our clients, our colleagues and our communities and recognizes colleagues and teams for the impact they make, and helps connect their contributions with our broader purpose • Encourages teams to collaborate within and across businesses and borders, proactively helps make connections • Provides timely feedback to team members to drive high performance • Builds productive, long-term relationships with clients and colleagues, across a broad network, based on mutual respect • Demonstrates an understanding of Global, Business and Member Firm strategies.

    • Minimum 6+ years of experience in public accounting, auditing, audit management, budget, business plan, business strategy, preferably with big Audit Firms. • Extensive knowledge of best practice reporting and International financial reporting standards. • Able to ensure that the applicable accounting and auditing standards have been consistently applied and obtains appropriate evidence to support the assessment that the financial statements have been prepared in in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework • Ability to develop one’s own knowledge and the knowledge of others as it relates to Deloitte’s tools and audit methodology and the applicable professional accounting and auditing standards through both formal learning and on-the-job training • Ability to thoroughly review audit documentation for completeness, accuracy and adequacy while ensuring timely archiving of work papers • International accounting qualification is required: CA, ACCA, or CPA. • Fluent in English (reading, speaking, and writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English).

    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.

    Our Purpose

    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
    Outstanding value to markets and clients
    Commitment to each other
    Strength from cultural diversity More

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    Audit & Assurance – Senior External Auditor | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Audit & Assurance – Jordanian Resources Center – Senior External AuditorWhen 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 impact• Working in the Jordanian Resource Center gives you great exposure to the UAE Market. During your tenure as a Senior in Audit & Assurance (JRC), you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:• Builds trust and credibility with stakeholders by seeking to understand their service levels expectations and what matters to them individually • Delivers high quality services by demonstrating a practical awareness of the impact of regulation and risk management on business processes and controls • Takes responsibility for understanding key statistics and industry matters about entity before engagement begins • Adapts template referral instructions to clearly outline the scope of procedures to be performed, including the areas of audit focus. • Understands the structure of the group audit and for whom the referral instructions are intended • Liaises effectively with onshore and offshore Centres of Excellence in the delivery of relevant tasks, understanding the scope of work delegated to them and the importance of providing accurate and complete information to them • Assists in tracking deliverables from component auditors and seeks to understand the relevance and importance of these • Appropriately links risks, controls, procedures and findings from allocated sections across the EMS file on a timely basis • Can articulate the audit quality milestones, the ways in which teams demonstrate completeness of milestones, and how the audit quality milestones contribute to audit quality • Understands the rationale behind the timings of the audit plan and is prepared to offer challenge around whether work can be performed earlier in the audit cycle • Prepares documentation by anticipating questions that reviewers may ask and distinguishes accounting judgements and conclusions from auditing judgements and conclusions • Understands that it is important to develop relationships beyond the finance function in order to better understand the entity’s business and apply professional skepticism • Has a practical awareness of the risks around the engagement lifecycle and regulatory environment, and relevant practice protection policiesLeadership Capabilities:• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact • Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent • Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track • Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills • Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business

    • Degree in Accounting or related field. Graduate degree is desired. • 4+ years of experience in public auditing and accounting, preferably with Big Audit Firms. • Supervise staff, inspect client financial records, compile and analyze data, prepare detailed audit reports and resolve accounting research issues. • Demonstrate ability to plan and manage engagements and people along with ensuring deliverables meet work plan specifications and deadlines. • International accounting qualification is desired: CA, ACCA, or CPA. Preferably CA. • Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English). • Location Amman Jordan – Working on UAE Market • Can travel to UAE when needed

    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.

    Our Purpose

    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
    Outstanding value to markets and clients
    Commitment to each other
    Strength from cultural diversity More

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    Director Recruiting | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelDirectorJob 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 focus on helping the 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.It takes talented people to support the largest professional services organisation in the world. Our Recruiting team works to identify and attract talent for PwC. You’ll focus on engaging the most qualified experienced candidates by building relationships with job seekers and candidates, while understanding the dynamic hiring needs of each business. Our team actively recruits for full time employees at all levels, from experienced to executive, as well as fixed term, contingent, and flexible talent and supports the internal movement process between roles.Job Purpose (the Challenge)To lead the Recruitment COE and drive the firmwide recruitment strategy to attract and hire the best talents to PwC. Lead the development and transformation of employer brand and candidate experience, assessment approach, processes and technology. As an SME, the lead will develop and enhance recruiter capability to enable the Line of Service (LoS) recruiting teams to operate effectively and to a consistently high standard. The lead will also oversee the delivery of the Recruiting Services for the Internal Firms Service functions ( IFS) and for Graduates and Interns across PwC Middle East, ensuring that all hiring demand is delivered on time with the best quality talent, whilst providing customers with an excellent experience of PwC Middle East (PwC). Key DeliverablesStrategic Leadership- Together with Lines of Service co-create the Talent Acquisition strategy for PwC Middle east. – Define the TA Operating Model, Performance Indicators and standards X- LoS for PwC Middle East – Define the needs for key elements of the Recruiting Platform – Technology, Brand, Assessment, Recruiter Capability. – Manage with key stakeholders and partners the delivery of changes needed to deliver the Strategy and Platform. – Drive continuous improvement of the strategy and platform. Recruiting Team Leadership (IFS,  Graduate Teams and COE teams)- Coach and enable the Recruiting Leads for IFS and Graduate and interns to deliver excellent service, including. – Business Engagement : partner with business leaders within LoS, understand needs, agree the hiring plan and translate this to effective recruiting solutions. – Recruiting Service : lead and manage the delivery of the recruiting service ensuring that all hires are best fit, on time and at optimal cost. – Customer Experience : ensure that all Business Leaders, Hiring Managers and Candidates have an excellent experience with PWC. – Diversity: implement programmes to ensure that all diversity objectives relevant to TA are achieved.  – Recruiter Performance : ensure that all recruiters are effectively loaded, follow process and deliver to the agreed standards and metrics. – Management Information : provide relevant and insightful MI to support operation of recruiting and communications to customers and stakeholders Stakeholder Management- Drive internal partnership with key PwC stakeholders (LoS Partners, Hiring Managers, HR, Procurement, Finance, Technology)

    Education & Experience- Approx. 10+ years’ experience in Talent Acquisition recruiting for large multinational companies, with complex operations ideally in the professional services sector or other project based consulting business environments.  – 5 plus years leadership experience managing people to deliver recruiting services internationally. – Proven ability to lead small teams to deliver recruiting services in complex and dynamic circumstances and deliver the agreed objectives. – Good understanding of the key elements of a Talent Acquisition Model and best practice. (Demand Planning, Policy & Process, Employer Brand, Candidate Sourcing, Assessment Models, Technology, Management Information). – Proven ability to drive change in Talent Acquisition model delivering measurable improvements in services to business. – Capable to engage and manage relationships with clients up to Partner level – Experience of working in dynamic and changing business scenarios. – Proven ability to lead teams across culture, inspire, motivate and to develop the capability and performance of their people. – Excellent spoken and written English. Skills- Strategic Thinker: able to set a strategy that connects to business objectives and translate this into deliverable tactics and plans – Leadership: able leading and motivating large and diverse teams, giving them clarity, inspiring them to the mission and developing their capability to deliver.  – Drive: results focused, action orientated, willing challenge the status quo to improve – Resilience: able to sustain, adapt and renew themselves during challenging or changing business scenarios – Emotional Intelligence (EQ ): able to empathize and connect with others understand their needs, engage and communicate with them to get the best result for everyone. – Integrity: evidences strong personal integrity and business ethics – Negotiation: able to lead, plan and execute complex negotiations ensuring optimal outcomes for all parties

    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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    Senior Audit & Assurance | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    When 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 a Senior in Audit & Assurance, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:• Builds trust and credibility with stakeholders by seeking to understand their service levels expectations and what matters to them individually • Delivers high quality services by demonstrating a practical awareness of the impact of regulation and risk management on business processes and controls • Takes responsibility for understanding key statistics and industry matters about entity before engagement begins • Adapts template referral instructions to clearly outline the scope of procedures to be performed, including the areas of audit focus. Understands the structure of the group audit and for whom the referral instructions are intended • Liaises effectively with onshore and offshore Centres of Excellence in the delivery of relevant tasks, understanding the scope of work delegated to them and the importance of providing accurate and complete information to them • Assists in tracking deliverables from component auditors and seeks to understand the relevance and importance of these • Appropriately links risks, controls, procedures and findings from allocated sections across the EMS file on a timely basis • Can articulate the audit quality milestones, the ways in which teams demonstrate completeness of milestones, and how the audit quality milestones contribute to audit quality • Understands the rationale behind the timings of the audit plan and is prepared to offer challenge around whether work can be performed earlier in the audit cycle • Prepares documentation by anticipating questions that reviewers may ask and distinguishes accounting judgements and conclusions from auditing judgements and conclusions • Understands that it is important to develop relationships beyond the finance function in order to better understand the entity’s business and apply professional skepticism • Has a practical awareness of the risks around the engagement lifecycle and regulatory environment, and relevant practice protection policiesLeadership 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 results • Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders • Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities

    • Degree in Accounting or related field. Graduate degree is desired.• 3+ years of experience in public auditing and accounting, preferably with Big Audit Firms.• Supervise staff, inspect client financial records, compile and analyze data, prepare detailed audit reports and resolve accounting research issues. • Demonstrate ability to plan and manage engagements and people along with ensuring deliverables meet work plan specifications and deadlines.• International accounting qualification is desired: CA, ACCA, or CPA.? Preferably CA.• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English).

    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.

    Our Purpose

    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
    Outstanding value to markets and clients
    Commitment to each other
    Strength from cultural diversity More

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    Consulting Manager – People & Organisation (CIPS) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAdvisory – People and OrganisationManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within People and Organisation services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients reset their talent strategies and deliver extraordinary business results through their people. We focus on evaluating and managing their unique challenges so our clients can maximise their return on the overall investment in human capital. You’ll gain a tremendous depth of expertise in all aspects of human capital, including creating sustainable value through people culture and change, designing compensation and retirement strategies, and improving human capital operations. You will be bilingual in English and Arabic, have worked either within the Big 4 or boutique HR consultancy with experience in Financial Services/Banking industries.As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Add value to our clients by helping them address complex people related issues, deliver on a sound HR strategy, achieve sustainable results and demonstrate real impact.- Reporting to a People and Organisation Director or Partner lead cross-functional internal and client teams to develop and deliver strategic people and organisational change in challenging client environments and high-growth industries, with a particular focus on Organisational Change and Culture.- Advise clients on strategic people-related matters and design solutions that can help transform clients’ organisations.- Work closely with People and Organisation Directors and client teams to build strong relationships at all levels and act as the day-to-day project manager.- Collaborate with senior PwC colleagues throughout the client assignment and take responsibility for developing junior colleagues through on-the-job coaching, knowledge sharing and consistent feedback.- Be the team go-to-person for Organisational Change and Culture and maintain a keen interest in HR trends and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market.- Assist in creating and presenting winning proposals to support our clients in the UAE and broader Middle East.- Work with colleagues across all Middle Eastern offices on client engagements and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.- Keep up to date with current regional and global economic and business trends.- Whilst working in the People and Organisation team you will further build on your knowledge of the key themes in the market and in the region. – You will work collaboratively with other People and Organisation experts to shape the future of our clients and to bring about positive change. – You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.- The following qualification(s) are preferable and beneficial for the candidate to perform the role CIPD, GPHR, SHRM or equivalent is preferred.

    Language Skills: – Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Fluency in both English and Arabic is a prerequisite.- Experience with Financial Services and/or banking clients essential- Proven experience of managing and delivering high-quality strategic engagements across multiple industries.- Experience of building strong client relationships across multiple industries and geographies.- In-depth understanding of strategic change management and communication activities, including but not limited to, conducting interviews and facilitating workshops with senior client leadership; developing new HR strategies and policies, processes and procedures to reflect new market challenges, economic impacts, technological changes, or competitive pressures.- Strong interest and passion for developing, growing and leading a team through coaching and mentoring, as well as proactive knowledge sharing.- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.- Proven IT skills in the following programmes Excel, Word and PowerPoint.- The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East.- 8-10 years of relevant experience in human capital management ideally with one of the Big 4 firms, HR consulting companies or a global strategy house.

    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