Description
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.
Job Description & Summary
PwC Middle East employs over 8,000 people and operates across 12 countries and is part of the global PwC network. The Finance Transformation team is responsible for working with Finance Leadership and wider stakeholders to deliver the Finance transformation strategy for PwC Middle East.
The key focus of the team is to align Finance with the overall firm strategy in order to become more efficient and provide better service to both internal and external customers.
The Finance Transformation Senior Associate will support the Finance Transformation leadership to deliver priority transformation projects which will cover all aspects of people, process and technology across 12 countries.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Support: Provide support to the Finance Transformation team in executing Finance transformation projects. This includes:
- Assisting in organising meetings, preparing agendas, and taking notes to track project actions and decisions.
- Helping gather and organise project-related information, ensuring accurate documentation of scope, deliverables, timelines, and resources.
- Contributing to process efficiency efforts by assisting with system testing, data entry, and reporting tasks related to automation or integration projects.
- Supporting transition activities from current to new operational models as directed by project leaders.
- Participating in collaborative discussions and assisting with basic problem-solving tasks.
Project Administration Support the Finance Transformation team by:
- Monitoring timelines and budget tracking, reporting any discrepancies to the project manager.
- Assisting in maintaining project documentation, ensuring records are accurate and up-to-date.
- Supporting risk assessment activities by documenting and tracking identified risks as directed.
- Ensuring project tasks are customer-oriented and aligned with the project’s goals.
Stakeholder Communication Assist with stakeholder interactions across Finance and other functions by:
- Coordinating communications, scheduling meetings, and preparing summaries or updates as needed.
- Providing general administrative support to ensure smooth communication and collaboration within the project team.
- Learning & Development: Engage in professional development activities to enhance understanding of project management and finance transformation processes.
Education and qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Finance)
- Any project management certification is preferred
Language
- Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic would be an advantage
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Overall Experience
- 2+ years of experience in a project management / transformation role
- Experience in a finance department preferred
- Professional services experience preferred
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Balance Sheet Analysis, Cash Flow Analysis, Communication, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Policy, Financial Review, Financial Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Modeling, Financial Strategy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends, Optimism, Presenting Financial Reports {+ 4 more}
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
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