Manager - Corporate Reporting Services - Assurance

Description

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

PwC Global Overview

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Role: Manager / Senior Manager

Locations: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh

Responsibilities

• Communication and interpersonal skills: Deliver complex advice clearly and understandably to engagement teams and clients.
• Personal development: Stay informed on IFRS developments and their impact on clients to help shape their thinking and contribute to market success.
• Consultation advice: Provide timely, high-quality, well-documented, and consistent advice on IFRS consultations.
• Financial statement reviews: Perform high-quality IFRS financial statement reviews, assisting Assurance teams and clients in preparing compliant financial statements. Collaboration: Work with colleagues across different competencies within the Global Corporate Reporting Services (GCRS) network.
• Complex IFRS issues: Collaborate with Assurance colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices and the wider GCRS network on complex IFRS issues.
• Trend awareness: Stay updated on current trends regionally and globally.
• Practice management: Coach, train, and mentor junior staff, support competency development, and assist in delivering IFRS training to the practice.
• Global CRS network: Operate within Global CRS, a virtual network in approximately 45 countries with over 400 partners and staff. Promote the consistent application and interpretation of IFRS throughout the PwC network. Provide IFRS accounting advice to the Assurance practice, developing deep knowledge and expertise in IFRS. Access the latest training and development tools and support from the wider GCRS network.
  
  

Requirements

• The candidate will have the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis.
• They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high-quality output
• Years of Experience: 6-12 years of total accounting and auditing experience with at least 2 years in a technical accounting role, preferably within a professional services environment.
  
  

Candidate Preferred Skills

• Expertise in IFRS and Financial Reporting: Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply IFRS standards effectively. In-depth knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting, experience of implementing IFRS, conversions to IFRS from other reporting frameworks.
• Technical accounting advice: Proven experience in providing specialist technical accounting support.
• Technical accounting papers: Ability to prepare clear, concise, and well-organiszed technical accounting documents.
• Financial statement review: Experience in reviewing financial statements for IFRS compliance.
• Sustainability reporting: Knowledge of sustainability reporting (optional).
• Achievement-oriented: Flexible and adaptive, capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Consultation and collaboration: Understands the importance of consultations and discussions with peers and superiors.
• Commitment to continuous professional development : Staying current with IFRS developments and addressing complex technical issues.
• Organisational skills: Excellent ability to prioritise workload, remain resilient under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Critical thinking: Strong research skills and the ability to develop well-reasoned technical accounting positions.
• Communication skills: Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Multilingual speakers are an advantage, particularly Arabic.
• Willingness to travel: Ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide as required.
  
  

Mandatory Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree
  
  

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

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

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 29 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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