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    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Tax Compliance Services – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Tax Compliance Services – Associate – CairoLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement 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 with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Proactively assist the team in various aspects of the project- Prepare deliverables- Contribute to the development of your own and team’s technical acumen- Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues- Ensure you are adhering to compliance matters- Work on developing internal relationships and your PwC brand- Preparing and assisting with client risk management onboarding process- Project planning, progress monitoring and reporting- Executing various background checks by running on-going screening of clients and suppliers to manage risks related to client and engagement acceptance- Running AML and sanction screening checks on all clients and their ultimate beneficial owners to ensure AML and sanctions compliance- Ensuring engagement teams are compliant with the firm’s client due diligence (CDD) and know your customer (KYC) processes- Reporting adverse check results, sanctions and global/local conflicts of interest- Monitoring the timely completion of of mandatory client and engagement risk assessment processes- Handling risk management queries received from the various client engagement teams across the ME- Identifying, assessing and evaluating violations related to confidentiality breaches- Assisting in and being part of ME risk management processes to comply with changes made to PwC Network and/or ME local policies.- Performing the Engagement Compliance Review on selected files to ensure the engagement is in line with the firm’s risk management standards and any independence regulations.- Raise any concerns regarding inadequate and bring to the attention of senior management.

    Job Requirements Required Skills:- Demonstrate ability to build relationships, work across multinational teams and with a wide variety of individuals at different levels – from senior partners to staff- Strong interest and passion for PwC and looking to further develop him/herself and his/her PwC network- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Fluent in English but multilingual Arabic speaker preferable- Demonstrates analytical skills- Driven with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team- Personal gravitas and ethical behavior- Seeking opportunities for improvement, automation and efficiency gains.Education:- Fresh Graduate with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas (such as Risk Management, Finance, Business administration) Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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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    People Analytics – Operational Reporting – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in People Analytics – you will work closely with key stakeholders across HC, LoS and leadership to develop clear and insightful analysis, reporting and dashboards relating to people data, and be responsible for supporting support the driving of people, commercial, and key business decision-making processes within the firm.PwC is a people-based business, and our people are our greatest asset. To help prepare us to be fit for the future in a constantly changing world, it is crucial that our business makes data-driven decisions.The People Analytics function is responsible for delivering insights and solutions to PwC Leadership across a number of key people areas, including: leadership analytics, success profiling, performance and learning and development, attrition and retention, and satisfaction and culture.As a People Analytics Operational Reporting Manager, you will support the function’s agenda to deliver operational reporting and analysis to inform business decisions and strategy imperatives. Responsibilities for this role include:• Working closely with stakeholders to assess current and future reporting and analysis requirements• Design, manage, and develop robust dashboards and reporting frameworks – inclusive of proof of concepts and enabling initiatives (e.g. data gathering, quality reviews, and data governance) to communicate a wide range of people related data, metrics and insights to HC and LoS stakeholders and leadership• Developing clear user guidelines and educating users on functionality of dashboards and reporting• Developing a methodology for assessing and responding to people data requests• Selecting and employing statistical procedures to obtain actionable insights• Managing and coaching team member(s) to realize the successful completion of projects – not only within your team, but also secondees and project based resources• Working with the central Enterprise Data Team and other stakeholders to build data models to support automated provision of analytics• Supporting people data-driven projects – inclusive of proof of concepts and enabling initiatives

    Preferred Skills• Advanced degree in Data Science / Data Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, or other relevant field• Knowledge of database design and data management systems• High proficiency in Alteryx and/or object oriented and data manipulation programming languages, such as Python, R and SQL• High proficiency in the use of visualisation tools, such as Tableau and Power BI• Demonstrable history of devising and overseeing data-centric projects• Outstanding supervision and mentorship abilities• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Ability to relay complex people and data insights in layman’s terms, such that can be used for business decisions• Capacity to foster a healthy, stimulating work environment that frequently harnesses teamwork• Compliance with prevailing ethical standards• Understanding of professional services firms and business models Minimum Experience• 5+ years of experience with at least 2 years in data analytics or similar, preferably in people analytics• Experience in Human Resources a plusTravel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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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    People Analytics – Operational Reporting Analyst – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A career in People Analytics – you will work closely with key stakeholders across HC, LoS and leadership to develop clear and insightful analysis, reporting and dashboards relating to people data, and be responsible for supporting support the driving of people, commercial, and key business decision-making processes within the firm.PwC is a people-based business, and our people are our greatest asset. To help prepare us to be fit for the future in a constantly changing world, it is crucial that our business makes data-driven decisions. The People Analytics function is responsible for delivering insights and solutions to PwC Leadership across a number of key people areas, including: leadership analytics, success profiling, performance and learning and development, attrition and retention, and satisfaction and culture.As a People Analytics Operational Reporting Analyst, you will support the function’s agenda to deliver operational reporting and analysis to inform business decisions and strategy imperatives. Responsibilities for this role include:• Working closely with stakeholders to assess current and future reporting and analysis requirements• Implement and manage robust dashboards and reporting frameworks – inclusive of proof of concepts and enabling initiatives (e.g. data gathering, quality reviews, and data governance) to communicate a wide range of people related data, metrics and insights to HC and LoS stakeholders and leadership• Educating users on functionality of dashboards and reporting• Assessing and responding to people data requests• Working with the central Enterprise Data Team and other stakeholders to build data models to support automated provision of analytics• Supporting people data-driven projects – inclusive of proof of concepts and enabling initiatives

    Additional Job Description – Preferred Skills• Degree in Data Science / Data Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, or other relevant field• Knowledge of database design and data management systems• High proficiency in Alteryx and/or object oriented and data manipulation programming languages, such as Python, R and SQL• High proficiency in the use of visualisation tools, such as Tableau and Power BI• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Ability to relay complex people and data insights in layman’s terms, such that can be used for business decisions• Capacity to foster a healthy, stimulating work environment that frequently harnesses teamwork• Compliance with prevailing ethical standards• Understanding of professional services firms and business models Additional Job Description – Minimum Experience• 1-2 years of experience in data analytics or similar, preferably in people analytics• Experience in Human Resources a plusTravel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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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    International Tax Services – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismInternational Tax ServicesManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within International Tax Services will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC address their cross border tax needs both locally and globally by managing their global tax rates, finding areas of cost reduction, and responding to inquiries from regulatory authorities. You’ll gain a global perspective and an awareness of tax issues stemming from changes to evolving business structures and geographic expansions.Our International Tax Services Generalist – Practice Support team advises PwC on tax laws and reporting, legislation and planning strategies based on the geography and jurisdiction. You’ll be assisting our team with local tax laws, reporting requirements, statutory filings, corporate strategy, transfer pricing and indirect tax and other international taxation needs.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:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- 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

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    Risk and Quality – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Risk & Quality (R&Q)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryThe Independence Support – Senior Associate is part of the Independence Team and operates across all lines of service. It is responsible for providing support to engagement teams to maintain independence and compliance according to regulatory rules and requirements.In addition, the senior associate is responsible for administering independence consultations, Joint Business Relationships, vendor relationships and other events or relationships that PwC might have with other organisations. Primary duties and responsibilities. The new hire will be assisting the regional independence team in the following areas: Scope of service reviews • Perform independence analysis and assistance with the submission of the Authorisation for Services (AFS) for the corresponding audit partners • Responding to scope of services related consultations and to assist other members of the Independence team with the AFS documentation process • Assisting the independence business partners with the business relationship clearances • Support the independence business partners with other day-to-day independence related matters • Reviewing proposals or draft engagement letters for non-assurance services proposed to audit clients from an independence perspective • Understand the client-specific independence procedures and policies • Contribute in developing template materials and make available client-specific policies and procedures to the ME independence network and the practice • Business relationship reviews • Conduct initial assessments of Joint business relationships clearance • Joint business relationship monitoring and reassessment • Vendor relationship reviews Other activities • Consultation system monitoring and assignment of queries among team members • Updating a number of Independence systems • Performing data reconciliations for Independence monitoring purposes • Participating in internal training sessions and contributing to setting the agenda for the calls/meetings Learning and Growth • Liaise with Global to understand Global systems improvement initiatives • Adhere to policies and procedures • Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    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 Overall Experience • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in audit or consulting fields Specific Experience • Client facing experience preferably in the Professional Services industry • Experience in a top tier Big 4 firm is advantageous • An internal transfer from within the firm can be considered Knowledge and Skills • Strong analytical skills • Thorough understanding of general/international accounting standards and practices • Problem solving skills and innovative mindset • Risk averse/risk management skills • Process oriented • Organization skills • Thoroughness and attention to detail • Time management skills and proactivity • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ethical conduct • A conscientious, ambitious team player, with good self-management skills and an ability to take initiative and share knowledge with peers. Professional attributes As a member of the Independence team, the staff member would be expected at a minimum to: • Manage their own work and train other junior team members • Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, and coach to help deliver results • Proactively raise issues to improve effective team working • Get involved in activities which help to strengthen the team

    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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    MERC Tax (Business Development) – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – MERC Tax (Business Development) – Senior Associate – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismCorporate and Business StrategyManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Sales and Marketing, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to focus on positioning a distinctive PwC brand in the marketplace and drive long term revenue growth for the Firm. You’ll focus on designing, developing, and implementing communication programmes and media events to promote and sell the PwC’s brand and services as well as contribute to and evaluating our pricing strategies in the marketplace.Our Business Development team supports PwC and its clients by developing sales strategies, executing tactics, and securing the resources required to close sales opportunities. As part of the team, you’ll be managing sales pursuits and the sales pipeline, helping the account team in identifying, qualifying and closing sales leads, and coordinating the utilisation of all account management methodology and business development tools.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:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- 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

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    Data Risk – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Risk & Quality (R&Q)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryDelivering distinctive quality is a central part of what PwC stands for and a fundamental element of what clients, regulators and other stakeholders expect of a market leader in professional services. As a fast growing firm and in line with our vision to be the largest and best professional services firm in the region, it is critical that quality and risk be proactively managed, by ensuring that we achieve Operational Excellence in all aspects of Quality, Risk Management, Compliance and Independence; both to protect and enhance the PwC brand and to enable the growth of PwC’s service offerings.This is a full time opportunity to work with the Middle East Data Risk team. It is an opportunity for a talented, self-motivated individual to develop his/her skill set in PwC Middle East and the global PwC network, working with a dedicated team across a wide range of issues. – Help monitor compliance over all personal data processing activities across the ME region to ensure LoS and IFS functions are aligned with the Network data protection principles and applicable requirements under the GDPR and data protection laws in applicable jurisdictions – Timely identification of activities that collect / process personal data, and where necessary, run and complete risk assessments (DPRA/DPIA) for such activities and in coordination with relevant teams – Ability to analyse risks and controls to ensure data protection related safeguards are being addressed and implemented for activities that process personal data to continue supporting the business in launching new products, applications with an eye for regulatory and data protection matters – Maintain records of processing, inventories / repositories for all activities that process personal data – Timely identification of third parties that collect / process personal data to ensure data protection contract provisions, records of processing and data transfer restrictions are properly addressed – Collaborate and work with all core functions within the firm and provide guidance on the processing of all personal data, such as safeguards, best practices and technical reviews of client / third party contracts – Handle data subject access requests to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws – Actively participate in personal data related incidents and assist with investigations, reporting / remedial action as required. – Maintain a log of any incidents and remedial recommendations and actions – Support in the development and continuous improvement of internal policies and procedures – Maintain and establish a register of data owners for records management to ensure efficient on-going data retention and disposal processes – Identifying, assessing and evaluating violations related to confidentiality breaches

    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 high energy and at a fast pace that will translate into a high quality output. – 5 – 7 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas (such as Risk Management, Finance, Business administration) – Demonstrate ability to build relationships, work across multinational teams and with a wide variety of individuals at different levels – from senior partners to staff – Strong interest and passion for PwC and looking to further develop him/herself and his/her PwC network – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines – Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Fluent in English but multilingual Arabic speaker preferable Demonstrates analytical skills – Driven with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team – Personal gravitas and ethical behavior – Seeking opportunities for improvement, automation and efficiency gains.

    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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    Consulting, Transformation Management – Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryYou will be part of PwC’s Transformation Management team, interacting with industry professionals and experts who 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:- Drive a wide variety of projects including but not limited to: National Transformation Projects, Strategy Execution, Benefits Management, Large-scale Implementations, Development Projects, Feasibility Studies etc. – Identify project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards – Form and Lead a team of consultants to steer the projects towards a successful implementation – Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates  – Measure the performance of the projects and analyze the progress in conjunction with the progress of key performance indicators set out at the strategic objectives level – Provide regular “state of the art” reports in terms of content, insights, quality  to the executive management – Risk, issue and change management – maintain mechanisms to manage change control, risks and issues within specific projects – Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, documents, reports etc.) takes place – Document any business requirements for specific initiatives/projects – Monitor project budgets and prepare regular status reports – 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 – Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations. – Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions. – Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments. – Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart. – Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders. – Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm. – Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct

    Requirements:- The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple projects and leadership skills to engage with diverse stakeholders – 13+ years of experience in a similar role, out of which a minimum of 8 years of experience in a Consulting Management role within the Private Sector or the  Government and Public Sector – Based in KSA preferred, but fly in fly out from UAE acceptable – Ability to work in out of town engagements – Familiarity with best practices in PMO methodologies, 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 – Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic (verbal and written)

    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