PwC Manager – Core Forensics

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Manager in the Forensic Services group in Dubai. The role involves advising clients on financial crime issues, managing assignments, and building networks to support business development. Preferred candidates should have significant experience and accounting qualifications, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• An accounting qualification required.
• Substantial experience in financial services sector with forensic skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently and advise in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project requirements while exceeding client expectations.
• Advise on complex business-critical issues.
• Manage financial aspects including budgeting and billing.

Skills

Financial Services Sector Experience

Forensic Skills

Team Player

Communication

Crisis Advisory

Education

Accounting Qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIPFA)

Job description

Within PwC’s Forensic Services group is a team of specialists dedicated to the prevention, detection, and investigation of financial crime issues, including fraud, money laundering, market abuse, and other regulatory malpractice. Growing at approximately 20% per year, we are seeking a Manager with specialist financial services sector experience to expand our practice.

In this position, you will play a key role on a portfolio of assignments, utilizing and further developing your knowledge and skills. The role offers exposure to high-profile and complex assignments.

Job Description:

• Deliver project requirements and ensure client expectations are met or exceeded. Reporting to a director or partner, operate with minimal supervision.
• Advise clients on complex, business-critical issues.
• Build long-term relationships and networks within the firm and externally with intermediaries and clients to support business development.
• Manage financial aspects of assignments, including budgeting, billing, and debt collection.
• Contribute to the growth of the Forensic Services team by developing new markets and services.

Qualifications / Educational Requirements:

• An accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIPFA).

Experience Requirements:

• Substantial financial services sector experience demonstrating forensic skills.
• Strong team player skills, comfortable working with diverse colleagues and client staff.
• Proven track record of providing exceptional service and maintaining senior-level relationships.
• Ability to lead large, complex assignments.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including abroad.
• Clear and confident communication in business presentations and written work.
• Ability to advise clients in crisis situations and think on one's feet.
• Quick grasp of complex issues and devising resolution options.

About The Company:

PwC helps organizations and individuals create value. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with nearly 169,000 people committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax, and advisory services.

Our services span assurance, tax, and advisory, working with startups to leading global organizations to measure, protect, and enhance their most valuable assets.

We support our people in learning, developing, and making a difference throughout their careers. We aim to grow significantly.

PwC Middle East Region, part of the ‘Central Cluster’, includes the UK, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, with 12 markets including UAE, Saudi Arabia, and others. Established over 40 years ago, we employ over 2,500 people and aim to become the leading professional services firm in the Middle East.