MERC Assurance Risk & Quality Senior Associate UAE

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Dubai seeks a Senior Associate for Risk Management. This role offers the chance to drive initiatives and contribute to a dynamic team. Candidates should have a degree in accounting or finance, along with 4-6 years of experience and strong project management skills. A flexible work environment and competitive benefits will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration plan

Flexible work framework

Continuous learning opportunities

Friendly work atmosphere

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of professional experience in a related field.
• Completion of a professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA.
• Experience working with various industries considered an asset.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Regional Risk Management initiatives.
• Conduct risk‑management monitoring activities.
• Identify and escalate anomalies or potential risk exposures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Risk Management

Data Analytics

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Bilingual Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Data Analytics tools

Audit technologies

Job description

Line of Service

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

PwC Global Overview

With offices in 149 countries and almost 370,000 people we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.

PwC Middle East Overview

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 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, 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 2,500 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network that operates worldwide. PwC Middle East’s 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

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Risk Management Senior Associate. This role will support Regional Risk Management initiatives with a focus on monitoring, auditing and reporting activities across global platforms. You will report to the Risk & Quality Manager and will play a key role in ensuring business readiness for new risk‑related projects. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team, drive meaningful impact and grow professionally.

• Being the first point of contact and assisting proactively in the handling of risk management and compliance related queries.
• Keeping up to date with local, national, business and economic issues and contributing to the thinking of the risk implications and implementation of risk mitigation measures as needed.
• Conducting risk‑management monitoring related activities to ensure compliance with firm policies and risk protocols.
• Identifying and escalating anomalies or potential risk exposures in a timely manner in the assigned projects.
• Assisting in engagement team readiness activities for new risk management initiatives and projects.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth implementation of risk‑related programs.
• Analyzing large data sets to extract insights to support decision making.
• Maintenance and updating of relevant R&Q tools, templates, checklists, databases etc. that provide guidance and support to engagement teams.
• Preparing and delivering periodic reports and dashboards leveraging internal platforms and environments.
• Developing a strong understanding of internal systems and tools used for risk management documentation.
• Providing support to arrange and prepare related documents for the purpose of risk management training.
• Having a pleasing, positive and approachable attitude while engaging with internal stakeholders.
• Working effectively under pressure and managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Encouraging involvement in digital initiatives and the use of transformation technologies in order to ensure compliance with our firm’s vision and enhance process efficiency.

What will you bring

You are ambitious, resilient and always seeking opportunities to grow and you recognize yourself in the following characteristics:

• A degree in accounting, finance or another related academic major.
• About 4-6 years of professional experience.
• Completing a recognized professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (or 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 multicultural environment including remote working abilities.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus.
• Strong project management skills.
• Confidence in challenging yourself and others to advise on technical audit and risk management related consultations.
• Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels.
• Driving innovative thinking and supporting others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles.
• Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and has demonstrated the ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions.
• Taking pride in your work and in the Audit profession showing resilience and demonstrating dedication 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 to demonstrate the 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 flourish, learn and 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 clients, colleagues and communities in today’s changing global marketplace.

Why you’ll love working for PwC

We are a business that leads with the heart and 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 competitive remuneration plan in which you will be rewarded for your success and acknowledged for the value you provide to our company.
• We encourage an inclusive and diverse culture where people can be themselves and are valued for their strengths and 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 flexible work framework to encourage work‑life balance.We care about our employees’ mental health and well‑ by providing specialists to offer advice as well as meditation, yoga and other relaxation online sessions.
• There are limited opportunities for continuous learning and digital upskilling.
• A friendly atmosphere that encourages innovative mindsets, relationships, development and assisting others in growing and working in ways that bring out their best.
• A competitive schooling allowance and insurance packages (as per PwC policy).

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Certifications

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

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, and 26 more.

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

Yes

Job Posting End Date

Senior IC