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    Business Tax Advisory Services Graduate Program ( UAE National ) | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    EY (Dubai) Tax – Business Tax Advisory Services Graduate Program (UAE National)At EY, you will 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. And we are 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. Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates The opportunity Be enriched with experiences at EY that will last a lifetime. We provide you with the right people support, experiences, development and opportunities to help you create your future. ​​ What we do for our clients in EY UAE Tax? At EY UAE Tax, we develop strategies for our clients to help them work out the best way for them to run their business while they manage their tax position in a complex, global world. By helping our clients meet their obligations, we’re helping them grow their business profitably, but also supporting the governments and the communities in which they operate. Tax Sub-Service Lines International Tax and Transaction Services helps international business in identifying tax risks in their potential Mergers and Acquisitions deals and post-acquisition demands including international tax restructuring. Transfer Pricing Services assists clients with ensuring that their transactions between related parties are priced on comparable terms to similar transactions that would have been performed had the parties not been related. Private Client Services serves the unique needs of private businesses and their owners who understand the range of private and business matters and can support the complex range of tax matters impacting business operations and private wealth. Indirect Tax Services help organizations to identify risk areas and sustainable planning opportunities for indirect taxes throughout the tax life cycle. You’ll advise clients on the VAT, customs and excise tax treatment of new and complex transactions and help resolve disputes and issues with the authorities. People Advisory Services assists mobile companies and their employees with their employer and employee taxes and immigration issues in an environment where there is a growing need to travel for work What is an EY UAE Tax Graduate Program? If you have graduated from university, or will do soon, our UAE Tax Graduate Program could be just the job for you. It is a two-year graduate development program aimed at building the foundations for a successful career in Tax through targeted learning, coaching and experiences. The Tax Graduate Program is designed for new graduates starting their career in one of our Tax sub-service lines. You will be supported in your journey by experienced Tax professionals within the region, and across the globe, who will guide and share their experience with you. Your key responsibilities As a Tax Associate you will be working directly with senior colleagues . You’ll spend your time on a diverse array of projects and clients in a highly collaborative culture. You will g et to know our clients, their businesses and how they work to provide the right service.

    Skills and attributes for success – Commercial acumen – Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines – Ability to adapt to changes – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – Confidence to work effectively in a high-energy, fast-moving environment – Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English To qualify for the role, you must have – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law or any business-related degree where you have completed courses in Taxation Bachelor’s degree: completed within the past 18 months of applying to the graduate program Master’s Programs/Master’s Degree: completed within the past 18 months with no relevant work experience for more than 6 months or students who started their Masters directly after completing their bachelor degree. – UAE National with family book What we look for We are most interested in people who are naturally curious and love to learn. You like to work with others and build relationships with both colleagues and clients. You are goal-oriented and implement business thinking with the ambition to develop and strive for providing good service. Furthermore, you are structured, have good analytical skills and of course a genuine interest in Tax. In return, you can expect the support of great colleagues, and the industry-recognized training you will need to grow in your career. If you are a fast learner with great organizational skills and a genuine interest in tax, this role is for you. What working at EY offers – Work-life balance – When you can shape work around your life, you are likelier to be happier and more productive. That’s why we offer flexible working arrangements like home-working and reduced hours. – Mentoring – While lots of learning happens on the job, mentoring is a great way to pass skills and experience from one person to another. You will get your own mentor, who’ll be there to support you on your career journey. – Buddy – Want someone to ask those day-to-day questions? You will get your own buddy, who will assist with day-to-day matter and ensure you will have a smooth transition from university into the workforce. – Coaching – It’s important that you can always have open, honest conversations about your career. Coaching offers just that, with the impartial advice, opportunities and ongoing support to help you reach your goals. – Expand your horizons – Career mobility is one of the benefits working in a globally integrated firm like EY. Whether you want to experience working in a new city, a different country or even another specialism, we can help you explore how to make that possible. – A broader experience – On your EY journey you can participate in EY Ripples which is EY’s global corporate responsibility program that provides our people opportunity to positively impact lives of other individuals using their skills and experience. You can also apply to become a member of the EY Youth Council (the corporate youth council registered under the Federal Youth Authority of the UAE under H.E Shamma Al Mazrui Minister of State for Youth Affairs). – Professional Qualification – We believe that supporting our people’s professional development is fundamental for their growth and success. Therefore, EY encourages you to study for an approved professional qualification that is deemed relevant for your present and future roles. EY provides you with financial support, training/tuition, logistical support and paid study leave.

    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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    Consulting – Healthcare Industries – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorHealth ServicesSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryIn Health Consulting, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the best across industry and professional functional advisory services. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep industry expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. Our team has been involved in exciting opportunities in shaping healthcare reform and transformational initiatives in the region.  Responsibilities – Support in preparing and delivering assignments including day-to-day responsibility to work on ongoing health projects.- Work closely with the team on the different project requirements and proposals. – Work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate. – Lead on project engagement and or multiple project streams delivery – Led a team of architects and consultant during the delivery of consulting projects – Business development, clients and account management

    Specific Requirements – Education: Bachelor’s degree/ Masters/MBA – Specialization in information technology or management is preferable. – Years of Experience: 8-12 years of experience in Healthcare; 3-5 years of experience in Consulting/ professional services environment. – Ability to interact, build working relationships with stakeholders to develop an architecture strategy, digital strategy, processes and deliver IT assets to meet the business objectives. – Experience with solution architecture and solution experience across multiple architecture domains such as business, data, integration, and application. – Experience with Application and Data Integration patterns. – Experience in leading end-to-end business process design, business events derivation and associated data objects and entity modeling. – Previous exposure to applying machine learning/statistical models on large/enterprise-grade data is a plus – Experience in enterprise architecture, enterprise architecture office setup and operations is a plus – Experience in health enterprise solutions implementation, management and design is a plus – Experience in digital strategy in healthcare settings ins a plus – Systems integration experience is a plus Additional Requirements – Experience with EMR and other relevant solution architecture implementation, architecture and integration. – Deep experience in architecting digital health solutions – Deep experience in enterprise health architecture using standard industry frameworks (ToGAF, Zachman, etc) – Knowledge of Healthcare integration including HL7 FHIR, and Interoperability standards – Strong knowledge of Advanced Analytics concepts/ Data Science is a plus. – TOGAF or an equivalent architecture framework certification is mandatory. – AWS or Cloud based Architecture/equivalent certification is preferred. – Good understanding of Data/Microservices Design Pattern. – Previous experience within the Middle East is preferred. – Excellent organizational skills, having the ability to prioritize workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Ability to think critically and develop solutions. – Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills – preferably advanced skills e.g. modelling required. – Experience with analytical or statistical software, i.e. Tableau, STATA, SPSS, is a plus. – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Fluent in English but multilingual Arabic speaker preferable. – Ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates (up to 75% of time) required. – Strong ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. – Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high-quality output.

    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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    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Indirect Taxes (VAT Compliance) – Senior AssociateLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismVAT/GSTManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Indirect Tax practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions.Our team helps our clients optimise cash flow and reduce risk by managing challenges related to indirect taxes. You’ll support our clients with all aspects of indirect taxation related to global, regional and domestic projects as well as comprehensive restructuring and reporting value added tax projects.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:- Tax agent and has VAT compliance experience – 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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    Consulting – TMU – Fixed Term Contract | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    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

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    Consulting – Accounting Advisory – Senior Associate – Saudi National | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    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

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    Consulting – Capital Markets Services – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    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

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    Deals, Data Analytics – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Deals, Data Analytics – Associate – AmmanManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryIn an increasingly digitised world, we use data and analytics to help executives, employees, customers and suppliers make the right decisions. This could mean driving new growth opportunities, operating more efficiently or identifying and managing risks & critical issues.Much of our work requires analysing vast quantities of electronic data using cutting-edge technology to extract meaningful and actionable insights. We use a wide variety of data mining techniques such as social network analysis, machine learning, predictive modelling and data visualisation.As Deals Analytics associate, you’ll learn and develop the specialist skills our clients look for and value most. A full-time graduate position in Deals will provide you with an opportunity to work across a range of industries, gain access from an early stage to top level management and play a critical part in our project teams.Opportunities to grow as an individual, to work flexibly, to build lasting relationships and make an impact in a place where people, quality, and value are a priority. At PwC, whether you’re an accomplished professional or a promising new talent, you’ll have opportunities to continuously learn and advance in your career.Responsibilities:- Working with clients and understand their requirements (either internal or external); – Identify the needed data and data sources; – Extract, analysis, cleansing, optimize and manipulate the data; – Discover hidden and meaningful patterns within data, either to measure historic events or to predict the likelihood of future ones; – Communicating simple, practical explanations of your analysis and what it means for the business. Requirements:We’re looking for enthusiastic, driven individuals, with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Statistics or Computer Science (or other similar quantitative disciplines). You will be required to demonstrate a business level knowledge of English when communicating (both written and orally), as well as typically exhibiting the following knowledge and skills: – Ability to lead yourself and others so you can deliver results in a responsible, authentic, resilient, inclusive and passionate way; – Willingness to learn about business, and can bring innovation, and fresh thinking, to create distinctive value for our clients and PwC; – Skilled at building and maintain strong and authentic relationships, within your business network and develop new ones outside of it; – Team player and knowledge sharing; – Knowledge of statistical techniques and analysis (such as regression, clustering, sampling, social network analysis); – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines; – Knowledge in data extraction, analysis, cleansing, quality and manipulation; – Exposure to data analysis and transformation with any of the following software: Alteryx, SQL, R, SAS, Python etc; – Understanding of data visualisation techniques and tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, Qlik, etc; – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English and Arabic; – The ability and willingness to travel.

    Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment 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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    Analyst, Transaction Services | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are currently managing a search, for one of our Qatari corporate client’s, whom are in the process of looking to recruit an Analyst, to join a newly created investment team at the holding level. This role will be a heavily geared towards undertaking the research analysis across sectors, industries and economies to support the evaluation and screening of potential investment origination. Functionally, this will require the development and preparation of memorandums and documentation along with the production of financial models; to present and support transaction advisory to the senior management. In conjunction, this position will oversee and support any transaction process (to execution) and this will entail a focus across areas of financial due diligence, performance reporting, tax analysis (across multiple jurisdictions) and any legal compliance matters.

    Our client will look to hire a professionally qualified investment and/or banking professional with either an MBA or CFA qualification. On top of this, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate at least 3 years exposure to either an investment banking and/or private equity type organisation or a leading consultancy/advisory practice. A broad and in-depth technical capability across areas of financial modelling, investment analysis and report writing shall all be critical aspect of this search. Subsequently, the client will look for a candidate whom can bring together technical knowledge, investment exposure and stakeholder management; to join and support a nimble and start-up department.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More