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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

Employment:

Full Time

Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismOperations StrategyManagement LevelManagerJob 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 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:- The Manager will participate in cross-functional engagement teams to develop and deliver on strategic change within sophisticated and  challenging environments in an industry that’s experiencing disruptions or exponential growth.- Responsible for leading tracks on engagements and independently lead specific deliverables in engagements.  – Strong ability to manage clients and be the point of contact. – Prepare, manage 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. – Manage project teams and participate in a collaborative team, with a focus on knowledge sharing and thought leadership. – Supervise and train Consultants, Senior Consultants and Assistant Manager – assign and coach junior members of the project team on execution of fieldwork. – 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. – Manage 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: 6 to 10 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

Employment:

Full Time

Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismIFS – Risk & Quality (R&Q)Management LevelManagerJob 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.The Tax and Legal Risk and Quality team advises client-facing and internal staff primarily on risk management matters associated with the procurement, development and/or use of technology solutions internally by the firm or as part of the delivery of services to clients. It also advises internal firm functions on general risk management matters. This is an exciting opportunity for a Manager to be part of this team and contribute to shaping our direction and evolution as we work to support one of the firm’s key growth areas.  You will work as an integral part of this team and be involved in a broad range of activities which will include liaison with internal and client facing partners and staff across the firm’s Lines of Service, as well as other parts of the firm including Network Security, Independence, Compliance, the Office of General Counsel (OGC), Procurement and the Risk and Quality Teams in each Line of Service. The role will entail supporting the regional TLS R&Q team to: – Work with project teams to identify, assess and advise on mitigations for risk concerns relating to related solutions, as well as navigate the firm’s various approval processes to obtain sign-off for these new solutions; – Provide general risk management advice to internal firm functions and be the first point of contact, escalating issues when appropriate – As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution.   Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Ensuring delivery of high quality, pragmatic and commercial R&Q advice that meets the needs of the business and is delivered to high client delivery standards – Advising on more complex R&Q issues and drawing on specialist support from the wider R&Q community (OGC, Independence, Compliance, other LoS R&Q) – Being the first point of contact for queries from client facing staff and providing pragmatic advice and solutions to their R&Q queries. – Identifying and escalating high risk issues to the TLS R&Q Senior Manager / Director – Contribute to the development of your own and team’s technical acumen – Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges – Assist in the management and delivering of large projects – Identifying issues requiring embedding and feeding into development of training and communications plan – Delivering training to partners and staff, including one-to-one training and seminar based training, in relation to R&Q / contracting – Delivering the R&Q training and communications plan  – Negotiating with clients alongside OGC with regard to contracting challenges.  – Attend panels triggered by engagement requirements and ensure panel notes are written up in accordance with the discussion – Understanding of the firm’s risk management including global and local KYC policies.  – Assist in reviewing and providing any KYC exceptional approval based on due diligence provided on the client and services to be performed. – Work with the regional OGC and Contract Review team by ensure client contracting matters are actioned promptly and effective response and negotiation conducted – Any key matters should be escalated as per the policy agreed with LoS and xLoS. – Working with junior resources to project manage and facilitate the Engagement Compliance Review (ECRs) conducted for TLS Partners and Directors and provide timely updates on status of reviews – Play an active role in leading other projects highlighted in the annual TLS R&Q project plan – Proactive in coming up with digital and innovative solution – Train, coach, and supervise junior staff – Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues – Continue to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand

Preferred skills:- Good understanding of R&Q, compliance and regulatory policy – an appreciation of the types of risk we need to help the business to manage. – Empathy with the pressures and motivations of client facing colleagues and an ability to provide pragmatic advice without compromising on “non-negotiables – Ability to build relationships based on trust and respect with clients and colleagues alike – Ability to communicate clearly and with self-confidence to all levels of partners and staff, including at the most senior levels. – Capable of analysing documents whilst giving competent, accurate and pragmatic advice – A conscientious team player, with good self-management skills and the ability to expand existing relationships and create opportunities for cross team collaboration – Clear understanding of commercial / client-facing issues – Good understanding of PwC risk management policies and procedures – Ability to deal with issues promptly – Ability to work independently and as a team member. – Strongly organisational and project management skills – A conscientious, ambitious team player, with good self-management skills and an ability to take initiative Requirements: – Strong organizational and project manager skills, attention to detail and willingness to gain an excellent knowledge of PwC policy and methodology;  – For consideration at Manager level, 5+ years relevant post qualification experience required. 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

Employment:

Full Time

Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismPPMManagement LevelSpecialistJob Description & SummaryOur Contingent Worker – Practice support team comprises of temporary employees that support PwC’s engagement teams during high volume periods.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 Specialist, 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:- Conduct self in a professional manner and take responsibility for work and commitments.- Flex approach to meet the changing needs of teams and clients.- Identify and make suggestions for efficiencies and improvements when performing work.- Take action to stay current with new and evolving technology.- Use tools, techniques and firm standard methodologies to support research, analysis and problem solving.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Communicate with empathy and adapt communication style to meet the needs of the situation and audience.- Manage expectations of stakeholders effectively.- Embrace different points of view and welcome opposing and conflicting ideas.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

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

Employment:

Full Time

Consulting – Accounting Advisory – Senior Associate (Riyadh)Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismFinanceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryPwC Global OverviewAt 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 OverviewEstablished 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.Operating Unit Overview Our Accounting Advisory team currently has exciting opportunities within its KSA based team. Our team provides complex accounting and reporting advice on a variety of projects and transactions to a variety of clients across government related entities, corporates and family businesses. We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated accountant with a proven track record of high quality delivery of client projects, a strong technical knowledge and a commercially rounded mindset, and an ability to work in a demanding project and transaction environment.Responsibilities:- As a Senior Associate, you will be required to assist the team managers to deliver on iconic and complex accounting advisory engagements with a variety of clients. This will involve interacting and developing relationships with key client staff and engaging in a professional and confident manner.  – You will also be required to possess good task management skills as the delivery role requires you to work on potentially multiple projects at the same time and therefore balance and manage your tasks and commitments. – You should strong technical accounting skills but also apply them in a commercial context and be able to provide practical and commercial accounting advice to clients that address their objectives; – The role also requires the candidate to have a solid knowledge of IFRS and be able to conduct in depth research on complex matters, prepare technical papers for discussion with senior team members and apply critical thinking.   – You will be primarily based in our Riyadh office, serving our local clients, but also working with colleagues in all Saudi Arabia (such as Jeddah and Dammam) as well as within the Middle Region. – You are also anticipated to have a large amount of interaction with the other PwC lines of services (such as tax, legal, deals, etc.) which requires a high-level understanding of the wider PwC offering and trends outside your core area of expertise.  –  You will be expected to develop and build positive relationships with both internal PwC team members and also client staff.  – The role sits within a commercially focused technical accounting team in PwC, which will provide a fantastic development opportunity for the candidate to develop commercial focused accounting and reporting skills alongside the opportunity to work on a number of iconic accounting and reporting transformation projects. 

Requirements: – Saudi National- 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 business studies, accounting or finance; – Mandatory qualifications: The following qualification(s) are mandatory for the candidate to perform the role: ACA, ACCA, CPA; – Years of Experience : 3 – 5 years of audit or other relevant experience in a Big 4 firm. Any accounting advisory experience is beneficial. Similarly, any experience in the GCC would be beneficial; – 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: Fluent in English and Arabic. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); – In-depth understanding of IFRS and general accounting principles; – Strong interest and passion for enhancing technical accounting skills; – Ability and willingness to travel within Saudi Arabia, the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates. Travel RequirementsUp to 60%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

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

Employment:

Full Time

Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismFinanceManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob 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 OverviewEstablished 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 OverviewDue to the rapid growth of our Capital Markets team, we currently have opportunities for an ambitious and highly motivated Senior Manager with a proven track record of high quality delivery of client projects. We would like to hear from a Senior Manager with experience of working on Capital Market projects and in finance (ACA preferred). Key areas required in the experience are IPO readiness, IPO reporting accountant work on GCC/US/UK IPOs and comfort letter work on bond projects. Any IFRS accounting advisory experience would be a plus but optional.Responsibilities:- You will be required to possess strong project management skills as the delivery role requires client management, team management of up to 6-7 people, 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.  – You will be expected to actively support the Partner/ Director in working on business development in identifying and converting new opportunities across the region for capital markets work. – Demonstrate where the candidate has a proven business development track record. – Developing yourself personally, taking a keen interest in trends in Capital Markets regulations, global IPOs, regional GCC IPOs and other related capital markets developments and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market – The role also requires that the candidate is able to collaborate with colleagues across different competences within the capital markets area including a thorough understanding of UK/US/European comfort letter process on ECM/DCM deals, US IPO/SPAC transactions UK/GCC IPO reporting accountant diligence process.   – The role requires strong internal controls (SOX/ICFR) to be able to assess them as part of IPO readiness and to help client remediate control gaps / findings. – The role increasingly requires ESG reporting and Integrated Reporting experience to help companies assess their state of ESG readiness as part of IPO readiness and more broadly as well and to help them with implementing ESG reporting. – Working with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate;   – Working with PwC teams in the UK/US on capital market transactions involving those jurisdictions. – As a Senior Manager in the team, the role includes wider practice management responsibilities which will include coaching, training and mentoring junior staff, competency development and market eminence activities.  – The role sits within a rapidly growing part of PwC’s Capital Markets team within our CMAAS Middle East practice. You will be an integral part of the team responsible for the delivery of capital market 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.

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, Finance etc. – Mandatory qualifications: The following qualification(s) are mandatory for the candidate to perform the role: ACA – Preferable qualifications: The following qualification(s) are preferable and beneficial for the candidate to perform the role but not must (any legal qualification that could support in capital markets work) – Years of Experience : 5-7 years of relevant experience working in the Capital Markets team of an accounting firm such as the big four supplemented by initial experience on accounting/auditing projects. – Currently working as an experienced Manager or Senior Manager in an accounting firm’s capital markets or controls and reporting team. – In-depth understanding of listing rules in the region and certain key international markets such as the UK and SEC rules. – Strong experience with internal controls (SOX/ICOFR) review and implementation as part of IPO readiness or other broader projects. – It will be a strong differentiator if the candidate has ESG reporting experience with particular focus on assessing reporting gaps, governance/controls around ESG reporting, assessing data quality and helping companies in implementing ESG reporting using international guidelines. – Implementation experience: IPO readiness and IPO remediation projects focusing on supporting companies with financial reporting, governance and IPO execution such as FPPP and working capital reporting. – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. – In addition to expected skills around MS word, PowerPoint, excel etc, any skills around digital tools such as Altryx, Power BI etc would be a plus. – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Fluent in English (Bilingual multilingual Arabic speaking is a plus). – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates. Travel RequirementsUp to 60%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

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