MERC Assurance – Risk & Quality – Senior Associate – UAE

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 2500 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. As a R&Q Senior Associate, job duties will include but will not be limited to:   

• Being a 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 contribute to the thinking of the risk implications and implementation of risk mitigation measures, as needed 

• Conducts risk management monitoring related activities to ensure compliance with firm’s policies and risk protocols.  

• Identifying and escalating anomolies 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. 

• Analysing 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 to prepare related documents for the purpose of risk management training 

• Having pleasing, positive and 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 technologies in order to ensure compliance with our firm’s vision and enhance processes’ efficiency 

What will you bring? 

You are ambitious, resilient and always seeking opportunities to grow and develop. In addition, 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 is a 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 advice on technical audit and risk management related consultations 

• Ability to establish and 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 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’re 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 our company. 

• We encourage an inclusive and diverse culture where people can be themselves, 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 frame to encourage work-life balance.  

• We care about our employees’ mental health and well-being 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).