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

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Non Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required.- Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    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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    Core Assurance Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    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 Trainer | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryJob Description:PwC’s Academy is looking for a candidate for the role of an experienced course manager for all Tax related courses in the GCC region. This person will be a subject matter expert with a focus on Corporate, International and Personal Income Tax. Apart from experience in these tax areas also should have experience in instructional design, material development, business development, lecturing and all aspects of the course development and management for Tax related Professional qualification and Professional development courses. This role is also responsible for proposal development, client relationship management and business development. Be willing and flexible to travel and work evenings and weekends if required.Job Description:• Management of all tax related courses including professional qualifications such as Transfer Pricing, Corporate Tax, International Tax and VAT and Professional development courses• Managing student and client queries, client relationships and• Business development for Tax courses• Provide technical SME input to client proposals and course material development

    • Instructional design and course material development• Quality Assurance of course materials used for all Tax related courses• Overseeing all aspects of course management, working with Academy course administration and project management team members and internal and freelance lecturers.• Management of relationships with external professional bodies and other external partners• Communicating effectively with clients / customers (internal and external), ensuring minimum response times• Regional role, including travel when needed related to all aspects of the role

    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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    Relationship Manager (Corporate Services) | Alpadis Middle East Limited

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Responsible for working with clients and their advisors from all over the word in advising on UAE company formation and coordinating the incorporation process with the jurisdictional authorities.• Assisting clients in choosing the most suitable business environment within jurisdictions in UAE, and subsequently supporting clients with administrative work and application process.• Conducting meetings with the local banks to understand the regulations, requirements and procedures for bank account opening, and also to understand the offerings of each bank.• Assisting clients with bank account facilitation (corporate and personal) with commercial and investment banks in UAE, and internationally.• Constantly developing and managing the strategies used to deliver and maintain strong client experiences, and ensure that excellent client services are being delivered at all times. • Assisting clients with ongoing maintenance of company, including visa arrangements, coordinating with our associates to arrange accounting and auditing, and other bespoke services.• Religiously follow up on proposals to potential clients, to bring prospect to fruition. • Identify sales leads, pitch goods or services to new clients and associates, and maintain a good working relationship with new contacts. • Assisting with the development of marketing literature and business development campaigns.• Responsible for managing her/his client portfolio and addressing all of her/his client’s needs in relation to our services.

    • The ability to carefully listen to the client, understand their problems and associate those problems with the firm’s products and services. • A deep understanding of structuring companies across UAE jurisdictions (e.g. free zones, offshore, LLC) or the ability to learn quickly. This is the basis of the job.• Ability to process information and be able to present in a simple format in order to be understood by clients with potentially little knowledge on the subject matter.• Strong passion and experience in advisory and consulting• Ability to cross sell and upsell the firms’ other products services • Good organizational and project management skills.• Good client relationship skills• Client oriented, experienced dealing and interacting with clients face to face, via email and over the phone.• Good communication skills (both written and verbal). Essential• Must have Bachelor degree in Finance, Commerce, Business, Accounting, Legal, Paralegal or similar.• Excellent command of the English language both verbally and written, especially in business writing. Desirable• Candidates with Corporate Services experience will be given preference. • Additional language highly valued: Russian

    Alpadis is an independent and privately-owned group, founded in Switzerland in 2005, by a small team of seasoned experts in wealth planning.

    True to our roots, we have carried the Swiss quality label across various Asian jurisdictions, whilst ensuring consistent high-quality services and enhanced cross-border capabilities for our international clients.

    We are a truly independent fiduciary services provider. We choose the best specialists to work hand in hand to maximise your success and our services.

    We work closely with corporate clients, entrepreneurs, business owners, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and their family offices, who consult us for our expertise, credibility and ultimately, out of trust.

    We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of professionalism, conduct and ethics across all jurisdictions in which we operate, and all the different services we offer.

    Our specialists consist of Certified Public Accountants, Company Secretaries, Lawyers and Tax Advisers, many of whom are members of national and international professional bodies. More

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    Executive Assistant – Riyadh | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a Global Professional Service company with an office in Riyadh, they are expanding their team and have launched a brand-new position of an Executive Assistant in Riyadh.Client DetailsOur client is a Professional Service company with a global footprint, they are expanding their team and looking to hire an Executive Assistant to support their Partners.Description* Complete weekly time & expense reports on behalf of assigned Partners, including reconciliation and payment tracking* Arrange travel on behalf of assigned Partners and any necessary foreign visas* Schedule meetings as requested for assigned Partners and/or practice. Coordinate all necessary meeting logistics* Provide telephone coverage for internal and external calls; take messages; follow up on voice mail recordings in a timely manner as requested by assigned consultants* Research and compile company profiles and executive bios* Assist with on boarding of new Partners; work with the Office Manager to coordinate on boarding activities/items; liaise with other support departments, such as HR and technology; incorporate new Partner into practice communications and calls* Coordinate project set-up for new engagements, including team SharePoint (internal) site and permissions, and obtaining necessary security/ID badges, printer access, etc., at client site* Take active role in coordinating office events, such as recruiting, alumni outreach, social events, charitable events, and other activitiesJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary, all-inclusive of basic, housing and transport allowances. Additionally, he/she will receive a bonus, medical insurance and Bonus. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to further progress their career with a global business.

    The successful candidate for this Executive Assistant role:* At least 5 years of support/ secretarial experience with a multinational or global business in Saudi Arabia* Strong demonstrated administrative and organizational skills* Needs to be bilingual – Excellent Arabic & English communication skills * Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interact effectively at all levels* College degree preferred* Flexibility: willingness to take on new and stretch assignments

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Core Assurance Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.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 an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Pursue opportunities to develop existing and new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent effective team working, even during times of change and uncertainty.- Coach others and encourage them to take ownership of their development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Develop a perspective on key global trends, including globalisation, and how they impact the firm and our clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Focus on building trusted relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Preferred skills- Arabic Speaker is a plus- FS experience is a plusYears of experience required- 1-2 years experience as an External Audit Manager in Big 4

    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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    Director FS Core Assurance | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.ResponsibilitiesAs a Director, 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:- Proactively lead the practice by setting strategy, drive the development of new business in the market, and provide technical advice across disciplines- Building strong networks within the firm to spot and capitalise on opportunities to get involved in projects that others are leading across a number of different business units and sectors- Identifying and discussing key issues with our clients to identify potential opportunities- Responsibility for a majority of day to day client communications- Responsibility to shape and deliver various projects that exceed the expectations of our clients and our own assignment quality criteria- Manage and deliver large projects by developing the project team, assessing engagement risks throughout, driving conclusions, and reviewing / challenging the output produced by the team- Responsibility for management of engagement financials- Helping to grow and develop our team through hands on training and coaching

    Requirements- Professional qualification such as ACA/ACCA/CPA/CA- In depth experience of FSI external auditMinimum years experience required- 8+ years experience

    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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    Finance Expenses Associate (12 Month Contract) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & Summary• Employee Reimbursement Team is key within the Finance & Accounting Team in PwC ME. It sits within the Finance Shared Services centre delivering Expense checking activities for all regional entities• The Job Holder is a member of the Employee Reimbursement Team working to ensure all activities are completed in a timely way and according to approved process• Adheres to PwC approved accounting principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work.• Supports the delivery of day to day activities relating to the checking of expenses to policyFinancial• Support sample expense checking – exception based checks to ensure compliance of expenses against policy• Escalates any issues to Expenses Management as appropriate as per guidelines provided• Supports effective reporting and analysis of expense claimsCustomer• Addresses any customer enquiry ensuring all questions and requests are responded to promptly and accurately• Completes expenses operations against PwC approved policies and procedures; reporting changes needed• Responsible for maintaining employee record confidentiality• Perform related duties as directed; Coordinates activities with other departments and workgroups as needed• Ensure proactive response to Audit requirements regarding Employee ReimbursementInternal Process• Monitor and ensure proper documentation of employee expense claims• Maintain the log of all items found to be in error in a clear and concise manner• Inputs to reports by compiling summaries of data as required• Conform with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructionsLearning & Growth• Contribute to an environment of teamwork within the Finance function• Responsible for the continuing professional development of self• Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships

    Education• College level or above with a focus on Accounting, Finance or related field requiredLanguage• Fluency in written and spoken English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantageOverall Experience• Prior experience in an accounting/expenses function would be an advantageKnowledge and Skills• Proficiency with a computer and Microsoft / Google• Good attention to detail• Strong problem solving skills• Understanding of general accounting standards and practices• Strong time management skills• Good level of analytical skills, proficient with ability to perform data analysis• Strong verbal and written communication skills s• Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail and proactivity needed• Ethical Conduct

    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