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Finance – Procurement Analyst – Innovation & Change – Senior AssociateLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryProcurement sits within the centralised Finance Function and is managed by the Director of Procurement, the team is responsible for the development of procurement processes, procedures, strategy development, implementation/administration of procurement activities, optimisation of procurement spend via category management, as well as supporting the operational aspects of the agreement with the operations team and spend.The Procurement Senior Officer reports to the Procurement Category Lead and is responsible for supporting the optimisation of the category spend within the operating procurement business stream. The team is the primary point of contact for cost review, optimisation analysis, tendering, contract review and negotiation with key vendors across all spend categories.Primary duties and responsibilities:Financial- Follow procurement strategy set by team leadership, focusing on high opportunity areas of spend, and identifying challenging procurement spend savings across the business  – Assist the Procurement Category Lead with the management of category spend, defining category strategies, working to optimise the contract terms, costing and quality of services delivered. Reviewing vendor performance and benchmarking across the region.  – Supports the RFI / RFP processes within the  spend categories, including creation of scopes of work, technical and commercial evaluation, recommendation and facilitation of sign off with key stakeholders – Reviews contract terms and recommends amendments that support the position of / benefits PwC , particularly strategies for financial negotiations for all significant areas of spend, with aim of achieving year on year reductions in like for like spend  – Personally embody company culture of long-term saving on procurement costs, drive ethos of regionalisation / centralisation of procurement spend and contracts e.g. Regional Frame agreements  – Log savings achieved across the procurement categories  – Ensure accurate capture of procurement data to feed into Finance Systems e.g. LPOs etc, ensuring meaningful and accurate data is collected, reconciled and managed appropriately Customer- Build internal customer relationships for own category of spend, with key function leads and build collaborative relationships with common goal of optimising functional procurement budgets  – Support development of external supplier relationships with key partners in the markets for own category of spend  – Responsible for day to day support of functional procurement activities, including tendering, contract award, negotiations etc – Finalise purchase details of orders and deliveries once contracts awarded – Provides ongoing contract management support to those teams who may need additional support – Ensure internal customer satisfaction with Procurement services Internal Process- Support internal procurement projects and initiatives with any available capacity – Work with business partners to ensure understanding of customer needs and implementation options in order to provide guidance in the delivery of efficient procurement processes and tools in the region. – Escalate any issues to Team Lead for resolution – Support design and implementation of any new opportunities/improvements within category management team – Support risk management and mitigation approach identification, as well as execution for supply contracts and agreements – Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness – Manage and execute reporting and analysis as required – Supports risk management and mitigation approach identification, as well as execution for agreements – Manages the risk, quality and independence process and promotes fair trade within the firm  Learning & Growth- Capture templates and standards into a repository to build the team’s own knowledge management database – Ensures adherence to policies and procedures – 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 as needed

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:Education- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field required  Language- Fluency in written and spoken English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage  Overall Experience- 3+ years of experience in a procurement function Mandatory experience / skills- Experience in procurement in a large organisation – Experience within the Middle East is an advantage Desired experience / skills – Experience in procurement in a large organisation – Experience within the Middle East is an advantage Knowledge and Skills- Knowledge of Corporate Procurement principles – Knowledge of implementing cost improvements – Strong liaison skills, with the ability to maintain geographical relationships – Excellent people management skills – Ability to work within a team and develop excellent relationships with co-workers – Knowledge of the tender evaluation process – Ability to adhere to and implement  corporate procurement policies  – Negotiation skills and assertiveness in dealing with external vendors – Strong ability to collaborate across functions  – Strong customer service orientation – Organisation, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity – Strong verbal and written communication skills

PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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Full Time

Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismIFS – Risk & Quality (R&Q)Management LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryA career in Risk Management, within internal firm services, will provide you with the opportunity to advance and foster integrity-based decision making and conduct by PwC professionals throughout our organisation. You’ll focus on promoting and monitoring compliance with applicable external laws and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures to help manage PwC’s regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk.Our Risk and Quality team identifies and assists internal teams to mitigate and control client engagement risks. As part of the team, you’ll provide advice to business teams within the firm on sound contract provisions, standards and approaches in accordance with firm policies, principles and standards.Responsibilities:This role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to: – Become familiar with the inner workings of the PwC Middle East making a tangible contribution to its success and creating relationships with senior stakeholders and others in cross-functional roles – Advise and guide PwC Middle East territories as they fulfil local regulatory and Network responsibilities  – Raise awareness of risk and regulatory changes to the R&Q and business development early on. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:Understanding the business and regional landscape- Working with the TLS business at a strategic level to understand the LoS strategy and plan, including any new services and innovation – Monitor and analyse initiatives which could impact PwC Middle East or our business models and ensure the TLS Leader is kept up to date on relevant global and local risk and regulatory developments Driving the TLS R&Q agenda- Developing and driving the annual risk agenda in the practice in conjunction with the TLS R&Q Partner and implementing the overall R&Q Plan in partnership with the business – Monitoring risk objectives and performance; obtaining feedback on experience of R&Q support and ensuring data is reflected in xLoS R&Q Dashboard – Actively managing and monitoring the QMS / Archer requirements throughout the year, and reporting these to global accordingly.   Serving the business- Providing R&Q guidance to the partners and directors; leading the delivery of R&Q services to the business, ensuring high quality service – Advising on the most complex R&Q issues, drawing on and coordinating specialist support from OGC, Independence, Compliance and other LoS R&Q – Serving as key escalation point – advising on high risk issues, including taking matters through Client Committee and advising on TPMs in association with other R&Q Director and OGC – Attend Panels with comments ready for the business to take into consideration from a risk perspective. Embedding R&Q in the business- Delivering key risk messages to the partner and business by presenting at partner meetings and other LoS lead events – Creating and implementing the TLS R&Q Plan in the practice – Leading the R&Q training and communications plan with the R&Q Partner Regulation changes and impact- Identifying any territory or law regulation changes such as DAC6 and Economic Substances and performing an assessment of how this impacts the business and services we perform. – Risk management process of any newly introduced laws such as the introduction of TP ByLaw in KSA and requirement by the government to certify certain tax processes. Technology R&Q – Ensuring projects have been through the Technology R&Q framework and providing sign-off once the tool has been cleared by the Middle East Technology R&Q team.  – Actively participate as a member of the TLS Digital Committee and provide guidance and support to the digital on various technology solutions and propositions.  Leading the TLS R&Q team- Line management of the TLS R&Q team supporting the business: setting priorities; allocating resource; delegating work; supervising delivery of all work – On-the-job technical training and coaching and development of team members Reporting to R&Q leadership- Regular reporting to TLS R&Q Partner on the risk profile, priorities and new business developments in the business unit – Identifying R&Q themes and trends of relevance to other business units; feeding into the Tax Risk Council assessment Other projects:- Ensuring projects (e.g, Engagement Compliance Review) assigned to TLS R&Q team members are on schedule and support the team on any issues / challenges faced to ensure timely completion.  – Support the business in a roll-out Document Management System across the region with clear guidance and material to assist in shifting the mindset. Overall Experience- Must have previous risk and quality experience within Big4. 

Requirements: The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:- A critical thinker who is able to identify wider risk and reputational issues coming from regulatory developments  – Highly organised with an ability to work independently (“self starter”) whilst sharing and collaborating and keeping others abreast of progress, know when to escalate matters, prioritise multiple tasks and work well under pressure and to deadlines – Creativity in combination with a strategic and commercial mindset and an interest in facilitating and managing projects – Ability to build relationships across the PwC Network – cross-border, xLoS and x-function – and interact with staff at all levels including senior stakeholders  – Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a sensitivity and understanding for different cultures and backgrounds – A committed team player with a good understanding of the role of R&Q in helping PwC achieve its business goals – Strong organizational and project manager skills, attention to detail and willingness to gain an excellent knowledge of PwC policy and methodology;  – For consideration as Director, 12+ years relevant post qualification experience is required. – The ideal candidate would ideally have a minimum of five years previous experience in a risk role within Big4 Education – A professional or academic qualification (degree level or equivalent), or extensive relevant and practical experience. Language – Fluency in English required, proficiency in Arabic is advantageous.

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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Full Time

Consulting, Financial Services, Strategy & Operations – Senior AssociateLine of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismOperations StrategyManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryThe Financial Services Consulting team provides a full range of services to our Banking & Financial Services clients, including Strategy and Revenue Growth (Entry strategy, Product portfolio analysis, Business plan development and Optimization of revenue generation), Operational excellence (Organization restructuring, Corporate governance development, Organisation transformation, Performance Management, Outsourcing & Shared Services strategies and Cost optimisation), Risk consulting (Risk appetite definition, Risk framework development, Risk reviews and alignment), Technology enablement (System selections, Implementation program management) and Analytics.We are a growing team and looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive and hardworking experienced consultants who have a passion for shaping financial services positively in the GCC over the coming years. We have a strong pipeline of large, transformational opportunities with our clients which will provide great opportunities for all our people to step up and play significant and rewarding roles.In particular, we are looking for a professional to work closely with Regulators, Central Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds and other financial institutions in the Region.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 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:Responsibilities: – The Senior Associate will participate in cross-functional engagement teams to support the development and delivery of strategic change within sophisticated and challenging environments in the FS industry that’s experiencing disruptions or exponential growth.- Responsible for independently leading specific deliverables in engagements.  – Strong ability to work with external clients and the leadership team – Prepare and deliver assignments: typically have day-to-day responsibility for managing small assignments or major modules of assignments depending on assignment size.   – Service a wide variety of clients, getting to know their unique business and needs. – Work with clients including private and listed companies, partnerships, trusts and individuals. – Support project teams and participate in a collaborative team, with a focus on knowledge sharing and thought leadership. – Perform other job-related duties as necessary. – Work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate. – Keep up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world. Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with the engagement team members; stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client’s business; and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided. – Whilst working with and being an integral part of the Strategy and Operations team, you will develop your understanding of the key themes in the market and in the region. You will work collaboratively with other Financial Services 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. – Support on work streams and projects, seeking guidance and support as and when needed, learning all the time and delivering exceptional quality that meets or even exceeds clients’ expectations.

Requirements: – Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, and Economics, Quantitative Analysis or other related major required. – CA/CFA/MBA or equivalent. – Language Skills: Excellent English and Arabic communication skills (verbal and written), particularly ability to articulate concepts and recommendations in written form (PowerPoint reports, charts etc.).  – Years of Experience: 3 to 6 years of experience in a similar role; significant experience in transaction support or a relevant financial services position. – Strong understanding of banking and financial services organisations and operations. – Should be able to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites. – Good experience in managing staff and the ability to demonstrate leadership skills. – Should have relationship and business development skills acquired from previous working environments. – Develop detailed Business Plans, Feasibility Studies, Market analysis, Business analysis, MIS Reporting, Cash Flow Modelling, Analysis of Balance Sheet and P& L etc. – Proven ability to conduct industry, market research and articulate opinions.  – Should have a consulting mind set and experience. – Knowledge of recent innovations in the Financial Sector: Open Banking, Open Finance, Fintech, cryptocurrencies, CBDC.- Has experience in strategy development, business plans, growth strategies, performance improvement, customer experience, digital technologies (digital transformation).- Strong presentation skills; business writing skills and project management skills – Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, interpersonal, and teaming skills – PC proficiency including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint – Excellent verbal and written communication skills – Attention to detail, with genuine appetite for growth – Relationship- focused (with clients, peers, management, etc.) and excels in a team- oriented work environment. – Shows creativity in problem solving and has good decision making skills. – Self-motivation to take initiative for personal growth and development. – High ability to deliver business results. 

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