Consulting - Finance & Accounting - Government Reporting - Senior Associate/ Manager UAE

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 people in 12 countries across the region:
Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture.
We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 328,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance, and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.
Business Unit Description PwC is a global professional services firm that provides a range of Finance & Accounting consulting services to clients in various industries.
Some of the finance & accounting consulting services that PwC offers include Accounting Advisory, Finance Transformation, Economics & Sustainability, AL&V, Government Reporting, and shift SAP.
The services that PwC provides are designed to help clients improve their financial performance, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements.
Job Summary Within PwC's government reporting consulting team, we have a record of high-quality delivery of client projects, strong technical knowledge, and a commercially rounded mindset.
You will have the chance to hear from experts with experience of working on transformation projects around accrual accounting conversion under the International Public Sector Accounting Standards ('IPSAS') framework and support optimising the balance sheets of government entities converting from cash basis of accounting to accrual under privatisation mandates.
Roles & Responsibilities

Assist the leadership team in building a long-term vision and strategy to continue growing the business, taking ownership in business development activities, and leading their delivery.
Possess strong project management skills, including client management, project budgeting, finance management, coaching, and resource management on a portfolio of clients.
Create, review, and deliver complex client deliverables, including executive level reporting through to detailed documentation.
Develop personally with guidance and training from experienced team members, taking a keen interest in the Accounting Advisory offering and its impact on our clients.
Coach and develop junior members in the team.
Have solid knowledge of IPSAS and IFRS, conducting in-depth research on complex matters, and preparing technical papers for discussion with clients.
Manage a global mindset and connect with colleagues across the consulting line of services and other lines within PwC.
Build and maintain positive, productive, and professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
Interact significantly with senior government officials or company management teams, bankers, lawyers, and other advisors involved in high-profile regional transactions.
Contribute to the rapidly growing part of the PwC business.
Access the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.
Report directly to the leadership team and contribute to our medium to long-term strategy.
Develop personal skills with a keen interest in trends in digital delivery and technology related to cash to accrual conversion exercises with government clients.
Lead, coach, train, and mentor junior staff, supporting their growth and career paths.

Skills and Competencies

Relevant experience in IPSAS, IFRS, cash to accrual conversion, preferably within a professional services environment.
A good understanding of public finance management and government accounting and reporting.
Ability to work under pressure.
Proven soft skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); Arabic speaking is mandatory, fluency in English is preferred.
The ability and willingness to work in KSA.

Educational Qualifications & Certifications

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a related sector.
Years of Experience:
6+ years of experience preferably with a background in consulting.

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