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    Client Account Administrator – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax – Tax & Legal Services – Client Account Administrator – Associate – AmmanLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryThe CAA is responsible for supporting the daily business operations and processes of one or more Tax Network per Market, from engagement kick-off to job code closure. The CAA will report to the assigned team of a particular Tax Network & Market, Cluster Finance Lead & CAA Team Leader. He or She will assist in working together to achieve an accurate TLS portfolioNetwork & Market Support:Job Code Set-Up- Provide guidance to ET in Opportunity Set-up from Salesforce – Initiating engagement profile workflow from Opportunity – Assisting ET in risk activities for engagement and client risk assessment such as pre-fills in Client & Engagement Acceptance, drafting of AFS, Complete & Submit JBR (for external subcon), guide ET in submitting KYC, submit RC (relationship checks), consult TLS R&Q for panel if needed. – Support in the follow-up of approval of AFS, JBRIS,Client Acceptance & Eng Acceptance if needed. – Drafting ELs & making sure that all details matched with the SF opportunity created as well as in the AFS details(if any). Assisting ET also in coordinating to get the required approval from R&Q of any changes applied in the EL per the standard Terms of Business. – Job code creation in iPower upon completion of Client Acceptance & Risk assessment. – Sending job code details to ET – Job code maintenance WIP Review   Per the NI review report to be circulated at the opening of the new period on a per Tax Network basis with a uniform email to explain action required from the Engagement Team, CAAs roles will be: – To action as per the comment provided by the ET such as WIP provisions, change in budget rate, change in job code details, time & expense transfer, zero final bills & job code closing. – Assisting Engagement Team on processing Finance Entry for job codes where fee allocation were not processed during the actual billings. – Circulating zero WIP job codes before closing of the current period & summarizing list of job codes to terminate to be processed by Central Finance for job codes of 20 items & above.- Review of & coordination to ET of ITBs to be charged as expense to job codes      Billings- Requesting ET to fill-up the standard billing request template for bills to be issued on a per job code basis. This can either be Progress, Final or an Adjustment Note and a Direct Client bill or Inter Territory.  – EL or Inter Territory Bill Agreement should always be provided. – For XLOS project billings, ensure that ET provided the correct job code and fee to be allocated to each Tax BU or LOS within the same country / territory.  – Draft bill to be circulated to ET requesting the bill for initial review. – Submission & requesting approval to Partners or Directors upon receipt of confirmation from the ET that draft bill is correct & no changes are required. – Sending of final approved copies to ET to be forwarded to clients & inter territory bills to be forwarded to ITC team Debt Aging and CollectionPer the Debt Aging report to be circulated at the opening of the new period with the current Debt Provision & Upcoming Debt Provision (end of the month & next month) + cash target for the month & current cash collected, CAA roles will be: – Follow-up of outstanding inter territory bills (ME – 30 days / Non ME – 60 days) by CAAs, while client bills to be followed-up by ET from 30 days or depending on the terms of payment. CAAs can also follow-up client unpaid bills per the instructions of the ET. CAA will work closely with the Cash Collection Team. – Updating cash collection on an alternate day basis per the unpaid bills  – Providing SOA report as per instruction of the ET.  Timesheet- Timesheet submission reminder on a day before, during & at the roll over date every 15th and 30th of each month – Follow-up of missing timesheets on a per Tax Network basis up to closing of each period roll over – Assisting each staff on completing timesheet in case of valid issues in iPower provided that all datas to be input are completely provided by the requesting staff – Submission of time transfer for hours charged erroneously to wrong job code either EB or non-billable codes. Leave hours should be subject to the approval of their coaches. – Missing Timesheet follow-up for ME Transfer Pricing Team on a weekly basis (UAE) Clearance for Leavers – Confirm job and bill handovers from Leavers for reference of clearance and final approval from LOS Finance Lead – Process transfer of job codes and bills to new Job/Billing Partner, Director or Manager Reporting- Net Investment – to be circulated by Tax Network per Market by CAA Pool Team leader at the opening of the new period every month – Debt Aging, Provisions & Cash Collections – to be circulated by Tax Network per Market by CAA Pool Team leader at the opening of the new period every month – Staff Utilization – Upon request or through Cluster Finance Leads – Net Revenue/ Cost & EM – Upon request or through Cluster Finance Leads – Weekly ME Utilization Report for International Tax (UAE) – Other Reports as requested Other Tasks- LPO Preparation, submission to LPO team, follow-up of payment status for Tax Network’s vendors and external subcontractors – Supporting Internal and External Audit request – Supporting NI confirmation (monthly & quarterly) – Supporting requirements to update client’s portal of PwC documents for invoice uploading – SLT Slides (KSA) – SOCPA Sheets (KSA) – PMO Meetings (KSA)

    Role Requirements – Bachelors of Business Administration, Accounting, or any related degree- Extensive knowledge of relevant computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office), Excel, PowerPoint and Google – Ability to multitask, with strong attention to details- Strong quantitative skills, and affinity to work with data and has good analytical skills – Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Arabic, as well as basic presentation skills – Ability to interact efficiently with various stakeholder of the firm across multiple time zones

    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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    Tax & Legal Services – Tax Acceleration Centre Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax – Tax & Legal Services – Tax Acceleration Centre – Associate – CairoLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismInternational Tax ServicesManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryPwC Middle East is expanding its newly established Tax Acceleration Centre (TAC) in Egypt. The TAC will play a key role in supporting PwC’s Middle East network in the areas of tax, including but not exclusive to VAT, Corporate Tax, and translation services for offices across the GCC and Middle East.Job Description:- This is a great opportunity to join a young and professional team, delivering quality tax services and support to PwC’s internal client facing teams across the region. A career within the Tax Acceleration Center will allow you to acquire regional tax compliance knowledge and expertise in fast evolving markets, specifically KSA, Kuwait and Qatar.  – As PwC continues investing in the region and developing local talent, as an Associate within the Tax Acceleration Center your responsibilities will include:- Relevant regional tax and compliance legislation knowledge – Translation of tax documents – Interaction and clear communication between you and the client facing teams – Prepare, compile and enter data – Verify data and correct data where necessary – Obtain further information of incomplete documents – Update data – Transcribe information into required electronic formats – Review completed work for accuracy – Store completed documents in designated locations – Maintain log books or records of activities and tasks – Respond to requests for information and access relevant files – Participate in all training programs – Utilisation of systems

    Requirements:- University degree in accounting, finance or any other related field – Proficient in relevant computer applications such as MS Office-Excel – Accurate keyboard skills and proven ability to enter data at the required speed – Knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation – Ability to translate documents into Arabic – Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures – Able to cope under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast paced environment, in particular during seasonal peaks where there are regulatory deadlines – Desire to learn and add value – Ability to build collaborative working relationships, establishing credibility – Bilingual (English and Arabic

    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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    Adobe Solution and Delivery Leader | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction As a Business Sales & Delivery Executive, you will support IBM’s consistent growth by bringing to the table your business development, sales, account management, and delivery skills. Picture yourself working with a highly motivated, highly successful team with a proven sales record in IBM’s top technologies. If you’re ready to bring insights and experience in areas such as IoT, Blockchain and digital transformation, we are ready to offer you a best in class career development.Your Role and Responsibilities IBM iX works at the intersection of strategy, design and technology to digitally reinvent businesses. We take a human-centred, outcomes-led approach to defining digital strategies and delivering exceptional customer experiences to build businesses, by design. Our Adobe practice is a proven top-tier global strategic partner. You can read more about our partnership with Adobe here: www.ibm.com/services/adobe-services. We have ambitious plans for our partnership with Adobe and we would love you to be part of it As Adobe Executive Architect and eminent expert in our Adobe practice in MEA you will be responsible for playing a key role in the sales and delivery of our Adobe services business including the following: – Working with the market account teams to identify & prioritise client and market opportunities – Playing a central role in shaping relevant client propositions to win sales pursuits – Providing leadership and hands-on support to the delivery of successful client engagements and so secure profitable revenue to IBM – Engage broadly within the technical community within IBM including contributing to engineering standards and best practices – Mentor and support junior members of the IBM technical community promoting a diverse environment in which everyone can thrive – Constructively and creatively challenge to continually raise the standard of our service to clients – Collaborate within the Architect community to solution large and complex deals involving multiple vendors and components – Generously share your expertise to enable others to grow and develop – Actively supporting the development & expansion of our Adobe practice through the creation of assets, thought leadership and promoting the Practice through your own personal eminence

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – Deep expertise in architecting solutions comprising one or more Adobe platform components: Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Campaign, Adobe Target, Marketo Engage, Magento Commerce, Adobe Workfront, Adobe Analytics & Adobe Experience Platform – A credible communicator and presenter who can convince at CIO-level with deep understanding of the technology as well as an ability to simplify complex topics to engage Line of Business buyers – An ability to inspire and excite clients about the potential and value of Adobe Be able to work at speed and make experience-based judgements were necessary – A high level of business acumen to ensure a sharp focus on delivering value to the client and IBM – Thorough understanding and experience of Agile digital delivery methods and tools – eg: Scrum, Kanban, DevOps – Knowledge of best practices in usability, maintainability and accessibility – A willingness to get hands-on to support development teams when needed – The interpersonal sensitivity to succeed in a complex, matrixed, international & diverse environment – An ability to develop strong client relationships Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Knowledge and experience in a wide range of Adobe technologies including Document and Creative Cloud and other digital marketing platforms and CRM solutions – Recognition as having deep expertise in one or two key industries. – Knowledge and understanding of non-functional requirements and how they are met in a modern digital solution – Experience in technology evaluation and selection processes – Adoption of Test-Driven Development and being an advocate of test automation – Experience with headless applications, Progressive Web Apps (PWA) and Single Page Applications (SPA)

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    SAP Young Professional Program | SAP Middle East & North Africa

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Work Area: Education and TrainingExpected Travel: 0 – 10%Career Status: GraduateEmployment Type: Limited Full TimeCareer Level: Entry LevelCOMPANY DESCRIPTION SAP started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. That’s why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures. SAP values the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering creativity and building lasting relationships with our employees. We know that a diverse and inclusive workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for all. We believe that together we can transform industries, grow economics, lift up societies and sustain our environment. Because it’s the best-run businesses that make the world run better and improve people’s lives.THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM The Young Professionals Program is a free initiative delivered by the SAP Training and Development Institute. The program, which lasts for 3 months, is designed to give recent graduates the certifications and soft skills required to begin a career as an SAP Associate Consultant. At the end of the training, SAP TDI will work very closely with the YPP graduates to introduce them to a host of opportunities with SAP customers and partners to work as an SAP Consultant.SAP CONSULTANTS The role of an SAP Consultant can be divided into 2 functions: Functional and Technical. This program will be training Functional Consultants. Functional Consultants work with customers to understand their business requirements and translate them to detailed technology solutions.The Business Senior Consultant facilitates the implementation and support of SAP S/4 HANA and functionalities to enhance the clients’ business functionality and overall performance, while maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction. The consultant will contribute in blueprinting, design, implementation, operation, optimization, and upgrade phase of a S/4 HANA project, and provide business process as well as functional expertise, and project guidance to our clients to ensure their investment in SAP software and consulting services will make their business the best run business. Consultant is also responsible for maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction in each of their accounts in addition to growing and developing referenceable customers through their investigation, analysis, consulting, coaching, knowledge transfer, and relationship-building efforts.HOW YOU BENEFIT:- Start your journey to become an SAP Consultant; – Gain globally-recognised associate-level SAP Certifications; – Learn directly from SAP experts; – Experience classroom and workshop-based training in SAP Technologies; – Develop the soft skills needed to prepare you for successful job applications; – Benefit from introductions to job opportunities within the SAP Ecosystem to help secure a position after the training. Please note this program does not guarantee you a job at the end of it.

    WHAT WE REQUIRE FROM A CANDIDATE:- Candidates must have the legal right to work in Pakistan . – Candidates must be currently unemployed or employed in a part time/non-permanent role not related to career aspirations; – Candidates must be educated to at least Bachelor level in a field related to Business Administration / Management Information Systems / Engineering OR Information Technology / Data Science / Computer Science – Candidates will preferably have graduated within the last 3 years with a GPA in the top quartile – proof of this may be requested. – Candidates must have a keen interest in starting an SAP-related career involving travel; – Candidates should be fluent in English, both written and spoken; – The program will commence towards the middle of Mid-December and full-time availability from 9am – 6pm from Monday – Friday throughout the training period is essential. The Program will last for 3 months. – Due to the spread of Coronavirus this training will take place online in a virtual live classroom format. Please ensure you have strong enough internet at home to be able to participate in this program.Please share an English version of your resume while applying for this programWHAT YOU GET FROM US Success is what you make it. At SAP, we help you make it your own. A career at SAP can open many doors for you. If you’re searching for a company that’s dedicated to your ideas and individual growth, recognizes you for your unique contributions, fills you with a strong sense of purpose, and provides a fun, flexible and inclusive work environment – apply now . SAP’S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company. SAP is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

    Headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, SAP is the world’s largest business software company with more than 51,500 employees at sales and development locations in more than 50 countries worldwide.

    Our global development approach focuses on distributing development across the world in strategically important markets. A global network of SAP Labs spanning Bulgaria, Canada, China, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, and the United States, enables SAP to operate locally, yet organize globally.

    As the global technology research unit of SAP, SAP Research significantly contributes to SAP’s product portfolio and extends SAP’s leading position by identifying and shaping emerging IT trends through applied research and corporate venturing. SAP Research has highly skilled teams in 11 research centers worldwide. More

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    Young Professional Program | SAP Middle East & North Africa

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Work Area: Education and TrainingCOMPANY DESCRIPTION SAP started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. That’s why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures. SAP values the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering creativity and building lasting relationships with our employees. We know that a diverse and inclusive workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for all. We believe that together we can transform industries, grow economics, lift up societies and sustain our environment. Because it’s the best-run businesses that make the world run better and improve people’s lives.THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM The Young Professional Program is a free initiative delivered by the SAP Training and Development Institute. The program, which lasts for 3 months, is designed to give recent graduates the certifications and soft skills required to begin a career as an SAP Associate Consultant. At the end of the training, SAP TDI will work very closely with the YPP graduates to introduce them to a host of opportunities with SAP customers and partners to work as an SAP Consultant.SAP CONSULTANTS The role of an SAP Consultant can be divided into 2 functions: Functional and Technical. This program will be training Functional Consultants within SAP Functional Consultants work with customers to understand their business requirements and translate them to detailed technology solutions.CERTIFICATE INFORMATION:SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a complete enterprise resource planning (system with built-in intelligent technologies, including AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics. It helps companies adopt new business models, manage business change at speed, orchestrate internal and external resources, and use the predictive power of AI. Benefit from tight, native integration between processes, industry depth, and a consistent in-memory data model.SAP SuccessFactors is the platform that empowers employees to perform at their best, and for the business to streamline the way they handle HR. The integrated suite of cloud-based applications is relied upon by many customers in over 168 countries to bridge the gap between business strategy and business results with improved execution. SuccessFactors also delivers a comprehensive view of the workforce through robust analytics, planning and core HR applications. The solution helps companies execute faster and smarter, with greater insight – delivering better business results than ever before.HOW YOU BENEFIT:- Start your journey to become an SAP Consultant; – Gain globally-recognised associate-level SAP Certifications; – Learn directly from SAP experts; – Experience classroom and workshop-based training in SAP Technologies; – Develop the soft skills needed to prepare you for successful job applications; – Benefit from introductions to job opportunities within the SAP Ecosystem to help secure a position after the training. Please note this program does not guarantee you a job at the end of it.

    WHAT WE REQUIRE FROM A CANDIDATE:- Candidates must have the legal right to work in Sudan . – Candidates must be currently unemployed or employed in a part time/non-permanent role not related to career aspirations; – Candidates must be educated to at least Bachelor level in a field related to Business Administration / Management Information Systems / Engineering OR Information Technology / Data Science / Computer Science – Candidates will preferably have graduated within the last 3 years with a GPA in the top quartile – proof of this may be requested. – Candidates must have a keen interest in starting an SAP-related career involving travel; – Candidates should be fluent in English, both written and spoken; – The program will commence towards the Start of November 2021 and full-time availability from 9am – 6pm from Monday – Friday throughout the training period is essential. The Program will last for 3 months. – Due to the spread of Coronavirus this training will take place online in a virtual live classroom format. Please ensure you have strong enough internet at home to be able to participate in this program.When applying for the program please select UAE as your location as Sudan is currently not an option. Please include your correct address on your CV.Please share an English version of your resume while applying for this programWHAT YOU GET FROM US Success is what you make it. At SAP, we help you make it your own. A career at SAP can open many doors for you. If you’re searching for a company that’s dedicated to your ideas and individual growth, recognizes you for your unique contributions, fills you with a strong sense of purpose, and provides a fun, flexible and inclusive work environment – apply now . SAP’S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company. SAP is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

    Headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, SAP is the world’s largest business software company with more than 51,500 employees at sales and development locations in more than 50 countries worldwide.

    Our global development approach focuses on distributing development across the world in strategically important markets. A global network of SAP Labs spanning Bulgaria, Canada, China, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, and the United States, enables SAP to operate locally, yet organize globally.

    As the global technology research unit of SAP, SAP Research significantly contributes to SAP’s product portfolio and extends SAP’s leading position by identifying and shaping emerging IT trends through applied research and corporate venturing. SAP Research has highly skilled teams in 11 research centers worldwide. More

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    HR Executive/Advisor | Inspire Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Inspire Selection are working with a British Consulting Firm to help them appoint an HR Executive to support the business across the GCC. – The role includes both operational duties and HR administration, including overseeing processes and policies to make sure they are fair and equal for all employees. – Supporting, advising and guiding the leaders of the business, helping create a high-quality work environment. – Contributing to the overall Global HR strategy.

    Salary:
    AED
    14,000 to 16,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    The successful candidate should have:- CIPD qualification Level 3 or Level 5. The expectation is that you will eventually become HR Manager as the role and your experience progresses – Relevant Degree Qualification- Minimum of 3 yrs experience in HR across the GCC, with a specific focus on UAE & Saudi- UAE Labour law knowledge required, along with knowledge of other GCC countries desired (KSA/Qatar/Kuwait/Oman)- Responsibility for day to day HR Operations and Administration in a Professional Services, Consulting, legal or Construction Environment. – Total Confidence in Advising Sr Management of labour laws and legislation to ensure the company is not at risk

    Inspire Selection is an award winning recruitment agency, headquartered in Dubai which recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations – from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing including Digital Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Higher Education. More

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    Executive Personal Assistant | A Professional Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, And Advisory Firm

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for a competent Executive Personal Assistant to the Managing Partner with an accounting or/and IT background to provide personalized professional, logistical and administrative and accounting support in a well-organized and timely manner. You will work on a one-to-one basis with the Managing Partner on a variety of tasks related to the executive’s working life and communication. Enhances executive’s effectiveness by providing information management support; representing the executive to others.Responsibilities:• Able to understand accounting and auditing business and perform specific trained tasks• Act as the point of contact between the executives and internal/external clients• Undertake the tasks of receiving calls, take messages and routing correspondence• Handle requests and queries appropriately• Maintain diary, arrange meetings and appointments and provide reminders• Make travel arrangements• Take dictation and minutes and accurately enter data• Monitor office supplies and research advantageous deals or suppliers• Produce reports, presentations and briefs• Develop and carry out an efficient documentation and filing system• Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.• Conserves executive’s time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications.• Maintains executive’s appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.• Represents the executive by attending meetings with the executive, or in the executive’s absence; taking minutes of meetings, speaking for the executive.• Welcomes guests and customers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.• Completes projects by assigning work to clerical staff; following up on results.• Prepares reports by collecting and analyzing information.• Secures information by completing data base backups.• Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions.• Maintains office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.• Records and bookkeeping.

    • Writing Skills, Reporting Skills, Supply Management, Scheduling, Microsoft Office Skills, Organization, Time Management, Presentation Skills, Equipment Maintenance, Travel Logistics, Verbal Communication.• Enthusiastic, hard-working, positive, excited about your role and contributions.• Willing to travel and relocate.• Finance and accounting or auditing background would be advantageous, as well as Social media and website maintenance knowledge.

    A professional public accounting, Audit, Tax, and Advisory firm. More

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    Assurance – Accounting Consulting Services Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryPwC 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 Overview Established 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.Line of Service Overview Our Middle East Assurance practice includes nearly 1,600 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network of over 91,000 assurance professionals operating from 157 countries worldwide. We’ve delivered audit and assurance services in the region for over 40 years. Our people are aligned to different industry teams, so our clients can be confident that they will receive advice which is tailored around the unique challenges and opportunities that they encounter.Business Unit Overview We currently have opportunities for technically strong and highly motivated individual with a proven track record of high quality delivery of IFRS technical advice to clients or internally. We would like to hear from candidates with a wide variety of technical experience in applying IFRS, especially in conversion projects and providing accounting advice on complex transactions.  Responsibilities:- You will be required to possess strong communication and interpersonal skills as the role requires delivering complex advice in a clear and understandable manner to engagement teams and, where required, clients..  – Developing yourself personally, taking a keen interest in IFRS developments and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market – Provide timely, high quality, well documented, consistent advice on consultations under IFRS.  – Perform timely, high quality, well documented, IFRS Financial statement reviews. Assist Assurance engagement teams and their clients in preparing high quality IFRS financial statements and provide technically correct accounting solutions. Quality remains our top priority and in doing financial statements reviews and consultations we aim to provide consistent advice on accounting matters within the Middle East and from a global perspective.  – The role also requires that the candidate is able to collaborate with colleagues across different competences within the Global Accounting Consulting Services ( “GACS”) network.  – Working with the Assurance colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on complex IFRS issues as well as with wider GACS network where appropriate.  – Keeping up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world. – As a key member of the team, the role includes wider practice management responsibilities which will include coaching, training and mentoring junior staff, and competency development, including supporting the delivery of annual IFRS Update Training – The role sits within the Global ACS which is a virtual network operating in approximately 45 countries, comprising approximately 125 partners and 245 consultants. Its primary objective is to facilitate and promote the consistent application and interpretation of IFRS throughout the PwC network of firms combining a central technical team and territory/regional technical functions. The role will involve providing IFRS accounting advice to the Assurance practice and will enable the candidate to develop deep knowledge and expertise in IFRS. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider GACS network.

    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 such as Accounting or Finance. – Mandatory qualifications: The following qualification(s) are mandatory for the candidate to perform the role – ACCA or equivalent. – Years of Experience: 6-8 years of relevant experience in accounting advisory or a similar function, preferably within a professional services environment. – In-depth knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting, experience of implementing IFRS, conversions to IFRS from other reporting frameworks. – Experience in specialist technical accounting advice and support on accounting for proposed and actual transactions.  – Passion for continuous professional development, keeping up-to-date with IFRS developments and dealing with cutting-edge technical issues. – 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. – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).  Fluent in English but multilingual speakers will have an advantage. – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide.

    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