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    Valuation, Modeling and Economics Associate | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Strategy & Transactions (SaT) Valuation, Modeling and Economics (VME) At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a VME Analyst, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Valuation & Modeling and Economics network of specialists who deliver high quality solutions on values creation through each phase of a decision-making support process. The opportunity EY has an established industry leading Valuation and Modeling and Economics practice. We advise our clients in addressing their strategic planning, transaction and non-transaction related decision-making process including strategic planning, identification and assessment of value creation financial reporting, market valuation for transactional purposes. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. EY has dedicated teams providing full suite of Valuation, Modeling and Economic Advisory solutions across a range of industries and clients, including: – Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction (RHC) – Business Modeling & Valuations – Government Public Sector (GPS) – Economic Advisory (EA) – Decision Analytics (DA) – Capital Equipment Your key responsibilities As an Analyst within our Valuation Modeling and Economics team, you are likely to spend your day-to-day working on commercial issues, working with management on parts of the acquisition process or transformation plans and regularly undertake valuations for strategic priorities. You will make technical contributions to valuation client engagements and internal projects by gaining a thorough understanding of the target business and its market, and of clients’ issues, performing research and analysis of the target’s industry and of quoted companies operating in that sector. You will plan, prepare, and review deliverables in various forms including excel data books, written reports, presentations, and discussions with the client. Skills and attributes for success – Strategic mindset – you will help clients identifying source of value creation and quantifying it. You will need to have a solution-oriented mind-set to act as a truly Corporate Finance advisor to leverage on EY capabilities and assist clients in solving their issues and unlocking potential for value growth – Commercial Acumen – as part of the team you will regularly advise businesses on valuations issues with regards to acquisition, divestitures or restructuring and provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings – Regulatory and Accounting knowledge -you will work with management as part of an acquisition process to understand how the value of acquired intangible and financial assets will impact accounting requirements, provide fair value opinion for financial reporting purpose

    To qualify for the role, you must have – A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or business and at least 1-3 years of related business valuation work experience; or a graduate degree – Solution driven individual and “out-of-comfort” zone thinker with demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects – Previous business valuation, capital allocation, portfolio optimization, corporate finance or strategy background experience – Financial modeling skills including experience building models from scratch. – Broad understanding of IFRS standards related to fair value measurements, business combination, impairment testing etc. Ideally, you’ll also have – Regional experience (preferred although not mandatory) – Previous valuation experience in consulting firm or Big 4 Firm What we look for We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients, goals. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Experienced Associate – Centre of Excellence | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – Centre of Excellence – UAE Hub – Experienced Associate – AmmanLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryAs an associate in our Jordan based Centre of Excellence (‘CoE’), you will have the opportunity to work with a vibrant and dynamic team of Senior Associates, Managers and Partners based in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia who provide financial statement assurance services to a variety of clients. Our clients are predominantly high profile large international and regional organizations including publicly listed companies.Our teams help organizations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their businesses. Leveraging technology, you’ll be able to work alongside senior members of the clients’ management teams under the supervision of PwC teams in the UAE and KSA in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.At PwC, our values are to make a difference, work together, act with integrity, reimagine the possible and care. We live with these values in every moment with every interaction.Some of your responsibilities as an Associate in our Jordan based COE, may include but are not limited to the following: – Effectively use of technology to enable:- Active and continuous daily communication with management of the Assurance Centre of Excellence based in PwC Jordan. – Active and continuous regular communication with and reporting to the Senior Associates, Managers and Partners based in PwC UAE and KSA on allocated engagements.- Learn and apply PwC audit methodology and software to perform high quality efficient and effective audits and prepare impactful deliverables- Critically and constructively challenge the status quo and historical audit strategies and provide recommendations to solve problems- Make decisions that create a net benefit to PwC and our clients- Support the senior associates and managers in planning, executing and completing the audits and deliverables- Establish effective working relationships directly with clients and where appropriate explore and identify opportunities for further collaboration with clients beyond the existing audit scope- Contribute to your own learning and development and support your team members through on-the-job training and coaching- Keep up to date with international and regional business and economic issues- Develop your PwC Brand and live our values

    Preferred skills / experience- Solid knowledge of IFRS. – Applicants must be fluent in Arabic. – CPA / ACCA qualification is preferable. – 1-2 years of experience as external auditor in a Big 4 firm.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Consulting Manager – TM | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Transformation Management practice, within Project Portfolio Management services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations balance long term strategies and short term imperatives to optimise their investments and strategic activity required to achieve the organisation’s business objectives. We help enhance organisations project and programme performance by identifying alternative project approaches, consistently aligning projects with corporate strategy, setting the tone and pace of programmes from the outset, responding quickly and effectively to crisis situations, and extracting value from agile programme delivery. As part of our team, you’ll help our clients understand what makes business transformation programmes successful, from programme delivery structures and business engagement models to key technical issues and ongoing learning and improvement. We share knowledge and experience to complement our clientsexisting capabilities which propels them to the next level of Portfolio delivery.This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high growth Consulting team, where you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategy based projects, to clients in the Government and Public Sector in Saudi Arabia. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organisations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. You will be part of PwCs Programme and Project Management team, interacting with industry professionals and experts whom will help you build and deploy the strong project management skills required to be part of a large-scale nationwide transformation initiatives. You will be exposed to the PwC proprietary methodologies and tools built from experiences from numerous prior engagements and leading practices, to enable you to efficiently and effectively deliver to our clients in a timely and reliable manner.Responsibilities:• Manage and run a wide variety of projects including but not limited to: Transformation Projects, IT Implementations, Business Process Re-engineering, Feasibility Studies etc.• Risk, issue and change management – maintain mechanisms to manage change control, risks and issues within specific projects• Identify project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards• Document any business requirements for specific initiatives/projects• Organize the activities of specific program/project areas• Monitor project budgets and prepare regular status reports• Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates and provider performance• Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, documents, reports etc.) takes place• Lead knowledge building and sharing, using knowledge management methodologies, techniques, and processes• Coordinate with others to utilize learning and development tools and techniques to analyze, identify and communicate requirements for change

    Requirements• The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead multiple projects and leadership skills to engage with diverse stakeholders• 6 – 10 years of experience in a similar role, out of which a minimum of 2 years of experience in a PMO preferably within the Government and Public Sector• Familiarity with best practices in PMO structures and operating models• Be passionate about client service• Self-motivated, confident – a strong work ethic• Successful performance within team environments, enjoy being part of a team• Excellent organizational skills, having the ability to prioritize work load whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines• Experience in overseeing and reporting progress of large-scale programs• Knowledge/understanding of the Middle East Government and Public Sector including a deep understanding of global trends in the Government and Public Sector• Experience of driving large-scale change• Sector exposure and experience of different labor reforms.• Planning and reporting tools, including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Primavera P6• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic (verbal and written)

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Senior Consultant, Business Design | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    In a world of dramatic and fast-paced change, the ability to retain existing customers and attract new ones is critical. As a Business Transformation professional, you’ll provide clients with a strong analytical framework to transform their sales and drive sustainable growth. Joining one of our high-performing, globally integrated teams, you’ll work closely with our clients’ marketing, sales, and customer service functions, helping to ensure they interact effectively with their customer base. Through our structured learning and development program, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to help grow our clients’ businesses. And with a network that stretches across the world, you’ll gain unparalleled insight and experience from different geographies and sectors. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity We are looking for Business Design Consultants (Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager level) to join our leading Business Design Consulting team. Our consultants are leaders in, and passionate about helping our clients design and deliver new Customer Experiences. They are smart, switched on and bring a strategic, creative, and analytical mindset. Above all they want to make a real difference to our client’s business and their customers. Our Business Design Consultants lead our project team’s day to day and work closely with our clients to lead, inspire and influence thinking within the project. They are expected to coach and develop their team members and are responsible for the delivery of complex workstreams and solutions. They deliver impactful when presentation, and have experience in leading client workshops, design sessions and/or customer research clinics. They are comfortable working with a level of ambiguity and at a fast pace in a dynamic environment. Our Business Design Consultants enjoy working on varying projects and are open to learning about new industries and new cultures. They work across the project lifecycle from CX strategy through to CX design and execution. They deliver outstanding service to our clients and in do so in a way which helps achieve our purpose of “build a better working world”. Your key responsibilities – Lead complex CX workstreams comprising a mix of EY and client’s resources, with overall accountability delivering the expected outcomes to quality, time, and budget – Ability to build a highly collaborative, high performing team environment – Coach and mentor junior team members – Ability to identify and address client needs, and lead client discussions and meetings and workshops – Lead in the design and implementation of customer-centric solutions that provide measurable impact to clients – Design customer journeys in various client sectors, identify experiential pain points, delights and CX capabilities – Contribute to the development of the Business Design practice i.e. support industry events, thought leadership and development of new tools and methods

    Skills and attributes for success – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others – Advanced written and verbal communication skills – Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical, and able to work under pressure – Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment To qualify for the role, you must have – A bachelor’s or master’s degree with a minimum of 3-5+ years of working experience in a customer-facing and problem-solving capacity. Preferably with experience in a business consulting role in a leading consultancy firm, designing or delivering customer journeys in the market. – Familiarity with customer-centric trends, best practices, and technology solutions. Some fundamental experience in at least one of the competencies: customer research and insights, design, sales and marketing, customer services operations and channel engagement would be helpful – Some experience in the design or delivery in at least one or more of the following competencies: – Customer research and Insights – Human-centered Experience Design and Measurement – Sales and Marketing – Customer Services and Engagement – Recognized digital platforms and enabling technologies i.e. CMS, CRM Ideally, you will also have – Sector-specific customer experience knowledge – Knowledge in Agile and/or traditional project management – Knowledge in product management and development lifecycle – Knowledge in Design Thinking, UI/UX What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you will be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you are ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you. What working at EY offers EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer: – Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues – Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career – The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy & transaction, and consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world. Apply now!

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Economic Advisory Executive | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Strategy & Transactions – Economic Advisory Executive Are you building your tomorrow, today? If that sounds like you, we invite you to pursue a career with our industry leading Valuation and Modeling and Economics practice. ( Learn more about our VME Services ) Businesses and governments operate in an increasingly uncertain and rapidly changing environment: – Technological disruption and innovation are transforming supply chains and driving productivity changes – Trade relationships between nations are being reconsidered – Increasing fiscal pressures leading to additional scrutiny around the way that Government’s raise and spend public money – Changing economic policies and regulation are reshaping the business landscape. – As such, businesses and governments find themselves under growing pressure to make decisions based on robust evidence and credible economic approaches. – Relying on the fundamental principles of economics, EY’s Economic Advisory team uses economic analysis to help guide decision making of public and private sector entities. Your key responsibilities – You will be responsible for analyzing economic and financial data, market trends, and industry reports to help design, develop, and construct economic models and tools to assist government agencies, non-profits, and corporations across industries and global markets. – You will also be involved in assignments where economic modelling, econometric and statistical analysis are used to support our clients in making better informed decisions. As an economic advisor, you are expected to- Serve as a member of multiple client engagement teams – Actively contribute to report writing and the development of economic models – Use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided – Identify issues and propose solutions – Participate in commercial research and marketing efforts – Demonstrate ability to listen to clients and address their needs – Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility towards engagement team members – Develop positive, productive and professional relationships with colleagues and clients – Demonstrate willingness to learn – Stay up to date on business and economic developments relevant to our clients’ businesses

    Skills and attributes for success The Economic Advisory team is looking for motivated candidates who have: – University degree in economics or in a related field with a deep fundamental understanding in micro and macroeconomics – Prior experience of performing economic analysis to guide public or private sector policy decisions. This might include some or all of: – Economic impact assessments using input-output model, – Cost-benefit analysis – Economic benchmarking – Econometric and statistical modelling – Computable general equilibrium modelling – Ability and flexibility to work alongside team members to ensure the timely completion of work deliverables – Excellent analytical, project management, multi-tasking, communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills – Competency in communicating the results of analysis to an audience of varied stakeholders – Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word – Experience with statistical tools such as STATA, R, and PowerBI To qualify for the role, you must have – At least bachelors or masters with a major in Econometrics and/or Economics. – At least 2 years of professional experience in any field. – Demonstrated competency in economic and/or econometric modelling/analysis. – Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and report writing skills in English. – An aptitude for computer coding . Ideally, you’ll also have – Previous economic and/or econometric studies experience in the Power and Utilities sector, in areas such as policy and regulatory reform, investment evaluation, pricing and tariffs, competitive spot market analysis, sector related forecasting. – R-coding or similar coding language competency in the application of data analysis and economic/econometric modelling – Understanding of the broader GCC/MENA market – Arabic language skills (preferred although not mandatory) What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Senior Associate – Strategic Support | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    MENA Assurance – Strategic Support (Senior Associate level), KuwaitWorking with the MENA Assurance Operations Team, you will provide analysis & reporting to support leadership decisions. You will also carry out project management tasks for special projects that contribute to achievement of the business objectives. Your key responsibilities – You’ll likely balance your time between both project management and analytics. – We’ll also look to you to support with reaching out to multiple people at all levels of the organisation across geographies to gather required information as well as to create leadership presentations.

    To qualify for the role you must have – Strong data analytics and Excel skills (including complex pivot tables and charts) – Excellent oral and written communication skills – Strong creative mindset to make powerful MS PowerPoint presentations – Ability to analyse and relate relevant information/data from multiple sources – Ability to work with minimum supervision, multitask and work collaboratively with virtual teams – The willingness to meet tight deadlines and work with flexibility Ideally, you’ll have – Masters in Business Administration – 5+ years of proven work experience with at least 3 years being post last degree – BIG 4 or Business Consulting experience will be a distinct advantage What we look for A quick learner, who can collate information in multiple dimensions to draw out meaningful insights. A proactive approach to work and the curiosity to seek out new challenges. If you’re ready to make a real contribution to our goal of building a better working world, this role is for you. What working at EY offers – We offer a competitive compensation package – a culture that encourages people to speak up, learn and thrive in a diverse environment – Career support from some of the most engaging colleagues in the business – The ability to take on different responsibilities and learn new skills – Remote working About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Senior Consultant – Consulting – TM | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Transformation Management practice, within Project Portfolio Management services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organizations balance long term strategies and short term imperatives to optimize their investments and strategic activity required to achieve the organization’s business objectives. We help enhance organizations project and programme performance by identifying alternative project approaches, consistently aligning projects with corporate strategy, setting the tone and pace of programmes from the outset, responding quickly and effectively to crisis situations, and extracting value from agile programme delivery. As part of our team, you’ll help our clients understand what makes business transformation programmes successful, from programme delivery structures and business engagement models to key technical issues and ongoing learning and improvement. We share knowledge and experience to complement our clients existing capabilities which propels them to the next level of Portfolio delivery.This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high growth Consulting team, where you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategy based projects, to clients in the Government and Public Sector in Saudi Arabia. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organisations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. You will be part of PwCs Programme and Project Management team, interacting with industry professionals and experts whom will help you build and deploy the strong project management skills required to manage large-scale nationwide transformation initiatives. You will be exposed to the PwC proprietary methodologies and tools built from experiences from numerous prior engagements and leading practices, to enable you to efficiently and effectively deliver to our clients in a timely and reliable manner.Responsibilities: • Manage and run a wide variety of projects including but not limited to: Transformation Projects, IT Implementations, Business Process Re-engineering, Feasibility Studies etc. • Risk, issue and change management – maintain mechanisms to manage change control, risks and issues within specific projects • Identify project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards • Document any business requirements for specific initiatives/projects • Organize the activities of specific program/project areas • Monitor project budgets and prepare regular status reports • Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates and provider performance • Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, documents, reports etc.) takes place • Lead knowledge building and sharing, using knowledge management methodologies, techniques, and processes • Coordinate with others to utilize learning and development tools and techniques to analyze, identify and communicate requirements for change

    Requirements • The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple projects and leadership skills to engage with diverse stakeholders • 2+ years of experience in a similar role. • Familiarity with best practices in PMO structures and operating models • Be passionate about client service • Self-motivated, confident – a strong work ethic • Successful performance within team environments, enjoy being part of a team • Excellent organizational skills, having the ability to prioritize workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines • Experience in overseeing and reporting progress of large-scale programs • Knowledge/understanding of the Middle East Government and Public Sector including a deep understanding of global trends in the Government and Public Sector • Experience of driving large-scale change • Sector exposure and experience of different labor reforms. • Planning and reporting tools, including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Primavera P6 • Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic (verbal and written)

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    ACE Transformation Associate (Limited Contract) – Assurance | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Assurance Transformation Centre of Excellence practice, within Assurance Transformation Services, will provide you with the opportunity to be responsible for developing functions in PwC that support audit engagement teams and audit quality efforts. You’ll focus on enhancing our services related to data auditing, business analytics, visualisation and leveraging of analytic technologies to evaluating complex Enterprise Systems for audit and non audit services.As part of our team, you’ll work with a broad and diverse range of clients, providing you with exposure to businesses of varying sizes, industries and complexity. You’ll work on document automation platform, and go on to produce parameterized templates to be rolled out to the ME Assurance community.To qualify for this role, you should:- Hold a bachelor’s degree is Business Administration- 0 – 1 years of experience- Willing to work in automation projects- Curious about technology and automationTo 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.

    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 produce.- Build and maintain an internal and external network.- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More