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    Compliance Officer / MLRO / Risk Officer | FracAssets

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Compliance Officer, MLRO, Risk Officer must be resident in the UAE and has responsibility for compliance and risk matters in relation to the Firm’s Financial Services. The Firm holds Category 4 [operating a crowdfunding platform] license from the DFSA. The MLRO must be resident in the UAE and has responsibility for the implementation of the Firm’s anti money laundering policies, procedures, systems and controls and day to day oversight of its compliance with the Rules in AML and any relevant anti money laundering legislation applicable in the DIFC.The Compliance Officer/MLRO/ Risk Officer must comply at all times with the DFSA’s Principles for Authorised Individuals.The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:- Establish and maintain compliance arrangements, including processes and procedures that ensure and evidence, as far as reasonably practicable, that the Firm complies with all legislation applicable in the DIFC. – Establish and maintain monitoring and reporting processes and procedures to ensure that any compliance breaches are readily identified, reported and promptly acted upon.- Ensure that the monitoring and reporting processes and procedures are documented and that records of breaches of any of legislation applicable in the DIFC are maintained. – Ensure that the Firm’s employees receive compliance related training as appropriate.- Ensure completion of at least 15 hours of structured continuing professional development (‘CPD’) hours per year relevant to [his/her] role (including any anticipated changes in the role), professional skill and knowledge and ensure that appropriate records of such CPD activities are maintained.- Ensure the implementation and oversight of and responsibility for the following matters: o the day-to-day operations for compliance by the Firm with its AML policies, procedures, systems and controls; o acting as the point of contact to receive notifications from the Firm’s Employees under DFSA AML rule 13.2.2; o taking appropriate action under DFSA AML rule 13.3.1 following the receipt of a notification from an Employee; o making Suspicious Activity Reports in accordance with Federal AML legislation; o acting as the point of contact within the Relevant Person for competent U.A.E. authorities and the DFSA regarding money laundering issues; o responding promptly to any request for information made by competent U.A.E. authorities or the DFSA; o receiving and acting upon any relevant findings, recommendations, guidance, directives, resolutions, sanctions, notices or other conclusions described in DFSA AML chapter 10; and o establishing and maintaining an appropriate money laundering training programme and adequate awareness arrangements under DFSA AML chapter 12.? Establish and maintain risk management systems and controls to enable the Firm to identify, assess, mitigate, control and monitor its risks;? Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures to manage the risks to which the Firm and, where applicable, its customers or users are exposed;? Ensure that the Firm is aware of the implications of any Group-wide risk policy and systems and controls regime;? Update the Firm’s risk register on a periodic basis;? Ensure that the Firm’s Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan is in place and is kept up-to-date and tested at appropriate intervals.

    The candidate is required to have extensive experience in independently carrying out the above functions for the firm. The candidate will be expected to carry out the Role of Compliance Officer, MLRO, Risk Officer for the firm. The candidate should have past experience in reporting and licensed activities under the DFSA regime.

    FracAssets is a Tech Based Distribution Platform that enables Investors to own Fractions of Properties across the Globe. We believe the future of Real Estate is Fractional. We help investors own fractions of pre-vetted properties. Through FracAssets, you can now invest in Fractional Real Estate across Residential, Second Homes, Commercial, Warehouses, Hotels, Senior Living & Co-Living. More

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    Assurance – BCR – IT Audit – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Information Technology Audit Services practice, within Risk and Compliance services, will provide you the opportunity to work with a team that provides clients with extensive risk and controls technical knowledge and sector specific experience. You’ll have the opportunity to develop a holistic approach to risk that protects businesses, facilitates strategic decision making and enhances efficiency by assisting management in the assessment of project risks and controls.Our team uses current and emerging technologies to assist clients with financial reporting, compliance, and operational processes controls. You’ll provide services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes, including business process and Information Technology management controls.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:- Experience of conducting full cycle risk and control assessments (planning through to execution)- Experience of leading engagements covering the information security frameworks such as ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST, CIS, SOC 2, and COSO.- Strong expertise of reviewing the business process controls, IT internal controls and risk, and SOC reporting- Strong knowledge base of technology, IT practices and standards, infrastructure-related risks and controls in the areas of information security- Good understanding of the risk and controls related to cloud solution platforms (ie. PaaS, SaaS and IaaS) with a perspective on leading practices Certifications in CISSP, CRISC, CISM or CISA- Foundational understanding of ERP environments (for example Oracle, SAP, Dynamics) would be a plus.

    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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    IT – Experience Centre – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position summary:We are looking for a new technical (AV & virtual collaboration) event support person to assist in elevating the digital aspect of physical and virtual meetings and workshops. The role will be based in the PwC experience center (EC) – our new, world class, collaboration space.The perfect candidate for this role would be passionate about bringing the latest and most impactful technology solutions to improve the overall virtual collaboration and experiences across all workshops occuring in the experience center (EC). You will need to leverage your technical knowledge, business and digital acumen to enhance virtual meetings and workshops. We are looking for a tech and event design focused individual with a strong understanding of technical equipment (ex. MacO, networking, AV/TV equipment) as well as extensive experience in virtual collaboration tools. Your role will include innovating using existing technology to create seamless virtual and physical experiences, as well as looking into the market to bring new forms of tech into PwC EC.   The role requires flexible working patterns – due to the nature of the work (events) the candidate will sometimes need to work outside of normal business hours. General: • High level administrative, organisational and problem-solving skills• Ability to work under pressure during live events (i.e regional broadcasts & livestreams) • Collaborative and supportive approach to working with others (must be a strong communicator) • Experience of collaboration tools (ex. G-Suite, Zoom, webex, Surface hubs, others) • Basic presentation skills (E.g. the ability to create PowerPoint presentations, canvases and templates). • Proficiency in the use of multimedia and innovative concepts to develop engaging and high quality digital/physical experiences • Production skills that could include graphic design, script-writing, camera operation, TV production, video and photo editing, and sound engineering Responsibilities: • Take a leading role in creating innovative collaboration solutions through technology • Support in the assessment, planning, and design of virtual experiences across all meetings and workshops occuring in the EC • Leverage and research new virtual collaboration tools and platforms (e.g. G-Suite, Mural, Miro, Menti, Zoom, WebEx etc.) to create interactive digital experiences. • Lead communication with clients and internal teams to understand their digital capabilities and technical needs across engagements • Understand, administer and maintain the AV equipment and AV infrastructure within the Experience Centre. • Run regular L&D sessions to upskill the team on existing and new tech (including creating guides for the tech in the space) • Ensure all the team’s technology is operational day to day, allowing the team to work efficiently • Work with ME IT team to procure new technology items where required • Catalog and manage all tech assets in the space and make sure that the team is aware of what technology is available for them to use and what technology is fit for what purpose.

    Key Skills Technical: • AV Knowledge (cameras, mics, screen set-up) • IT equipment setup and deployment • MacOS and Macbook hardware/ Windows10 software and Windows hardware/ iOS/Android, iPhone hardware • Office365 and Microsoft Office suite • Networking hardware and software

    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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    Finance – Procurement Analyst – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    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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    Information Technology – Tech Majlis – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryOur Firm has been established in the region for 40 years, PwC has more than 6,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.We have an unparalleled range of expert capabilities from Strategy, through Advisory and Consulting to Legal, Tax and Assurance Services, underpinned by the standout digital platform in the region.Our Mission: One Firm : Transforming our region. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. In an increasingly complex world, we help intricate systems function, adapt and evolve so they can benefit communities and society – whether they are capital markets, tax systems or the economic systems within which business and society exist. We help our clients to make informed decisions and operate effectively within them.   Our Values:Creating value through diversity. Be yourself. Be different. At PwC, we respect and value differences. We know that when people from different backgrounds and with different points of view work together, we create the most value – for our clients, our people and society. As part of our commitment to individuality we are pleased to hear from candidates from diverse backgrounds, with a mixture of skills, capabilities and experience from the below Job Description. Job title: Associate Tech Majlis Level: Associate Reports to Cluster Lead Location: KSA   In this role, the successful candidate will: • Champion a team of TechLounge Customer Experts providing a customer centric service to all PwC employees. • Create an innovative Technology focussed environment where customer satisfaction is primary. • Deliver a daily service providing a focal point for customer interaction and support for all hardware and software issues including [but not limited to] client, mobility, wireless, printing, connectivity, applications. • Maintain/resolve all open incidents/tasks within ticket queue in a timely manner. • Partner with other IT teams on new technology introduction projects to ensure the site is prepared to deploy, educate and support the new solutions. • Ensure all business policies and standards around security and compliance are being met by the Tech Lounge service. • Analyse Tech Lounge performance data and adapt service to better meet business requirements. • Be a resource and guidance for customers with regard to technology use, PwC working policies and procedures. • Establish strong, open working relationships with customers at all levels. • Proactively anticipate, identify and resolve problems, applying knowledge in complex, difficult or stressful situations. • Effectively communicate and share technical information to audiences at all levels of the organization. • Drive a culture of change and innovation

    Requirements: • Experience in leading a team within a working retail/service environment • Excellent customer service skills • High levels of energy and self-motivation • Enthusiastic around technology and innovation • Effective problem identification and solutions skills • Ability to lead from the front and drive a culture of change • Strong team player and collaborator • Fluent in written and spoken English Desired Characteristics: • Experience in delivering a technical support service • Technical expertise [Windows, Apple Mac, Mobile] • Experience working in a global organisation • Proven analytical 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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    React JS Full Stack Developer | Adecco

    Employment:

    Contract

    • 4+ years of experience in developing APIs (REST & SOAP protocols).• 2+ years of Experience in Automated Testing Framework targeting unit testing & UI testing using technologies like Jasmine, Jest, Karma, Junit, mockito, Jmock.• 2+ years of experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and non-relational databases (Couchbase, Elastic Search, Cassandra)• 2+ years of experience with Application Performance monitoring using AppDynamics• 2+ years of experience in application design using design principles, patterns and best practices• 2+ years of experience with Lean / Agile development methodologies• 2+ years of experience with Kubernetes, Docker Containers• 2+ years of experience in developing applications using cloud platforms (either AWS or Azure)• Experience in creating configuration build and test scripts for Continuous Integration environments• Experience/Knowledge in Integration tools like Informatica, Snaplogic and Solace• Knowledge and experience of Rules engine, Oracle Coherence cache, Payment Gateway algorithm and logic will be added advantage.

    Mandatory Skills :• 4+ years of experience of full-stack development of enterprise desktop, Web & mobile applications with backend and frontend responsibilities using Java J2EE technologies.• 4+ years of experience with ReactJS, Redux & Node.js. Knowledge of AngularJS Framework is a PLUS.• 4+ years of experience with frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud Gateway and configuration, Spring Cloud Netflix (Eureka), Swagger, Spring Batch, Spring Security, Spring REST, Spring Vau;lt• 4+ years of experience with frontend technologies object-oriented HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript and TypeScript

    About the Adecco Group

    The Adecco Group, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the world’s leading provider of workforce solutions. With more than 33,000 FTE employees and around 5,100 branches in 60 countries and territories around the world, the Adecco Group offers a wide variety of services, connecting approximately 700,000 associates with our clients every day. The services offered fall into the broad categories of temporary staffing, permanent placement, career transition and talent development, as well as outsourcing and consulting. The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company. More

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    IFS – Office Management – Receptionist – UAE National- Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – AdministrationManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Administration and Secretarial Services, within Internal Firm Services, will give you with the opportunity to provide administrative support to PwC employees. You’ll focus on using business software applications to prepare reports, receiving and directing incoming calls or emails to the appropriate parties, arranging business travel, tracking expenses, and coordinating meeting arrangements.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.- Share and collaborate effectively with others.- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.- Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in the materials I produce.- Build and maintain an internal and external network.- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Applicants should be:- UAE Nationals holding a – Family Book   – A recent graduate (graduated within the last 18 months) and holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

    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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    Assurance – Risk Director – Financial Services | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryA career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation. Due to the rapid growth of our Risk team, we currently have an opportunity for ambitious and highly motivated experienced professional with a proven track record in high quality delivery of client projects. You will be an integral part of the team responsible for the management and delivery of projects across a range of sectors. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.Responsibilities:You will be required to possess strong project management skills as the delivery role requires client management, project budgeting and finance management, coaching and resource management on a portfolio of clients. A key part of delivery will be the creation, review and delivery of complex client deliverables which will include executive level reporting through to detailed design documentation. – Your role will be to work with develop new clients as well as work with existing clients in identifying their relevant controls, processes and frameworks and recommend improvements in business processes and controls. – You will have the ability to continuously develop your skills, taking a keen interest in trends in business processes and the impact on our clients.- You will be required to demonstrate extensive project management skills related to projects, including developing project plans, budgets, and deliverables schedules.- You will be required to demonstrate extensive abilities as a team leader, which includes creating a positive environment; monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations; respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress.- The role also requires that the candidate is able to collaborate with colleagues across different competences within the firm.- The role also requires working with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client audits and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate. – The role includes wider responsibilities which will include collaborating with the engagement leader and manager of teams for agreeing budgets, communication of results and their impact on the overall project and making contributions to the final reporting.

    Requirements: – Prior experience in Big 4 (or equivalent) leading Internal Audit engagements with Financial Services clients- Business development experience and the ability to bring ideas to PwC on how to develop the space further- Significant recent experience within the Middle East (ideally the UAE) with Financial Services clients- If not currently working in Big 4 (or equivalent) then we would consider a senior internal auditor within a financial services institution, if you have previous experience as a consultant within the Big 4 (or equivalent)- Management experience leading multiple personnel at different levels on complex engagements- Ability 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. – Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university, advantageous if risk, resilience or related discipline.- A professional qualification is mandatory: – Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – IDEALLY- Agile Project Management (Agile PM)- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)- Risk Management Professional (RMP)- Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)- Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)- CMA (Certified Management Accountant)- ACCA Chartered Accountant- Years of Experience: Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload 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 Arabic speaker preferable.- The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates.

    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