MERC Assurance Risk & Quality Senior Associate UAE

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

PricewaterhouseCoopers ME in Dubai is seeking a Risk Management Senior Associate to support regional risk initiatives, monitor auditing and reporting across global platforms, and ensure business readiness for new risk-related projects.

You will report to the Risk & Quality Manager and play a key role in driving risk governance and analytics within a leading professional services network.

Qualifications

• A degree in accounting/finance or another related academic major.
• About 4-6 years of professional experience.
• Completion of a recognized professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, ACA or CPA is a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills for a multicultural environment (including remote work).
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be a first point of contact and proactively assist in risk management and compliance queries.
• Monitor risk-related activities to ensure compliance with firm policies and risk protocols.
• Conduct risk management monitoring and reporting across global platforms.
• Identify and escalate anomalies or potential risk exposures in assigned projects.
• Assist in engagement team readiness and project initiation for risk initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement risk programs smoothly.
• Analyze large data sets to extract insights supporting decision making.
• Maintain and update R&Q tools, templates, checklists and databases.

Skills

Accounting/Finance degree

Communication skills

Project management

Arabic/English bilingual

Audit technologies

Data analytics tools

Cross-industry experience

Assertive advisory

Education

ACCA/CA/ACA/CPA

Accounting/finance degree

Tools

Audit technologies

Data Analytics tools

Job description

Line of Service

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

PwC Global Overview

With offices in 149 countries and almost370000 people we are among the leading professionalservicesnetworks in the world. We help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for by delivering quality in AssuranceTaxand Advisory services.

PwC Middle East Overview

Established in the region for 40 years PwC has around 12000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain Egypt Iraq Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Libya Oman the Palestinian territories Qatar SaudiArabiaand the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team with its tailored solutions brings international experience helping 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 over 2500 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwCs global network thatoperatesworldwide. PwC Middle Easts Assurance practice combines the right mix of human-led and tech powered solutions to provide our clients with quality audits and other risk services that create confidence and impact in our region and across society.

What is expected from you

Weareseekinga highly motivated anddetail orientedRisk Management Senior Associate. Thisrolewillsupport Regional Risk Management initiatives with a focus on monitoring auditing and reportingactivitiesacross global platforms. You will report to the Risk & Quality Managerand will play a key role in ensuring business readiness for newrisk relatedprojects.The roleoffers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team drive meaningful impact and grow professionally.As a R&QSeniorAssociatejob dutieswill include but will not be limited to:

• Being a first point of contact andassistingproactively in the handling ofrisk managementandcompliancerelatedqueries.

• Keeping up to date with local national business and economic issues and contribute to the thinking of the risk implications and implementation of risk mitigation measures as needed

• Conductsrisk managementmonitoringrelatedactivitiesto ensurecompliance withfirmspolicies and risk protocols.

• Identifying and escalatinganomoliesor potential risk exposuresin a timely mannerin the assigned projects.

• Assistingin engagement team readiness activities for new risk management initiatives and projects.

• Collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure smooth implementation of risk related programs.

• Analysinglarge data sets to extract insights to support decision making.

• Maintenance andupdatingof relevant R&Q tools templates checklistsdatabasesetc. that provide guidance and support to engagement teams.

• Preparinganddeliveringperiodic reports and dashboardsleveraginginternal platforms and environments.

• Developing a strong understanding of internal systems and tools used for risk management documentation

• Providing support to arrange and to prepare related documents for the purpose of risk management training

• Having pleasingpositiveand approachable attitude while engaging with internal stakeholders

• Working effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision

• Encouraging involvement in digital initiatives and the use of transformation technologiesin order toensure compliance with our firms vision and enhance processes efficiency

What will you bring

You are ambitiousresilientand always seeking opportunities to grow and addition yourecognizeyourself in the following characteristics:

• A degree in accountingfinanceoranotherrelated academic major.

• About4-6years of professional experience.

• Completingarecognized professional qualificationsuch as ACCA CA ACA CPAisa plus.

• Experience working with cross industries/clients is considered an asset

• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team and multiculturalenvironmentincluding remote working abilities.

• Bilingualproficiencyin Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus

• Strong project management skills

• Confidence in challenging yourself and others to advice on technical audit and risk management related consultations

• Ability toestablishand nurture positive relationships across all levels

• Driving innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles

• Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and hasdemonstratedthe ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions

• Taking pride in your work and in the Audit profession showing resilience anddemonstratingdedication to self-development including being agile and innovative in the digital world

• Promoting and encouraging others to value differences when working in diverse teams

• Knowledge in any Audit technologies and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plus

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need todemonstratethe skills and behaviors that help us deliver our business strategy - that make up The PwC Professional.

The PwC Professional framework plays a significant role in outlining the capabilities needed by our people to flourishlearnand develop together as leaders at every level. The framework exists to support the development and career progression of our people helping them to meet the expectations of our clientscolleaguesand communities in todays changing global marketplace.

Whyyoulllove working for PwC

Werea business that leads with theheartand we prioritize our people. Led by our value of care we find ways to help our people our clients and one another. With PwC you will ignite a meaningful career and will be provided with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits designed to encourage your growth like:

• A competitiveremunerationplan in which you will be rewarded for your success and acknowledged for the value youprovideourcompany.

• We encourage an inclusive and diverse culture where people can be themselves are valued for theirstrengthsand are empowered to be the best they can be. This makes us strong as a business enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients.

• A flexiblework frameto encourage work-life balance.

• We care about our employees mental health and well-being byprovidingspecialists to offer advice as well as meditation yoga and other relaxation online sessions.

• There are limitedopportunities for continuous learning and digital upskilling.

• A friendly atmosphere that encourages innovative mindsetsrelationshipsdevelopment andassistingothers in growing and working in ways that bring out their best.

• A competitive Schooling allowance and insurance packages (As per PwC policy).

To learn more about our new equation that built this culture please visitthis link.

Ifyourelooking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities andreimaginesways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life thenyourea futurePwCer.

Learn more about Life at PwC ME through this link..

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Auditing Auditing Standards Audit Internal Controls Audit Preparation Audit Reporting Audit Risk Assessments Audit Support Business Process Improvement Communication Compliance and Standards Compliance Assurance Compliance Auditing Compliance Risk Assessment Compliance Training Creativity Data Analysis and Interpretation Developing Policies and Guidelines Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Ethics Training 26 more

Desired Languages

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

Yes

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience:

Senior IC