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.
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
