Line of Service AssuranceIndustry/Sector Not ApplicableSpecialism AssuranceManagement Level Manager & SummaryPwC Global OverviewWith offices in 152 countries and almost 328,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for, by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.PwC Middle East OverviewEstablished in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 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 OverviewOur Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2,300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwCs global network that is operating worldwide. PwC Middle Easts 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.Business Unit OverviewMiddle East Assurance Center of Excellence is the PwC MEs assurance alternative delivery setup Since launching in 2013, the delivery center has been providing a broad range of services to the Assurance business enabling growth and value creation by driving new ways of working to deliver quality and operational efficiency.Our center of excellence was established to help the business meet unique resource and service delivery needs, become more competitive in the market and to enhance our value proposition - to our clients and our people.Our rapidly evolving delivery center network across the Middle East (Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Egypt and UAE) incubates expertise to help unlock new opportunities through collaboration, automation, competency building and skill enhancement.In this regional business unit we perform specific audit and administrative activities. Our digital services are developed with a process-driven approach with corresponding training and technology. Financial statements are a core deliverable within this process, they have to be drafted, checked and reviewed against a reporting framework checklist and finally translated. Your knowledge in accounting and reporting standards will grow through this experience. New services are constantly developed in this growing area of the Assurance practice.What is expected from you?As a Manager in the Assurance Center of Excellence, you will be in charge of managing multiple team members, assigning tasks, ensuring timely completion of projects, and solving problems that arise during the course of work. Your job duties will include but will not be limited to:Overseeing the teams performance including tasks assignment and progress monitoringEnsuring timely and efficient completion of services and deliverablesPerforming necessary procedures to support the timely delivery of service outputsLiaising with multiple stakeholders to ensure smooth end-to-end service delivery, covering day-to-day operations and lifecycle managementMonitoring service performance and facilitating continual service improvement processesImplementing action plans, identifying opportunities to meet budgeted service hours and other KPIs, and intervening when issues ariseDeveloping and implementing strategies to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery, including providing appropriate trainingCollaborating with other teams and departments to achieve organisational goalsAddressing resource challenges arising from changes in service requests on an ad hoc basisManaging a team of junior members, including behaviour supervision, pastoral care and wellbeingDemonstrating ethical leadership, fostering open communication and providing guidance to junior team membersIdentifying wrongful behaviours, solving problems, and escalating issues as necessaryConducting regular quality checks and performance reviews, and providing feedback to team membersMonitoring feedback and managing escalations effectivelyStaying up-to-date with industry trends and best practicesEnsuring compliance with risk, quality and independence standardsFollowing up with junior members regarding any missed compliance deadlinesDeveloping internal and external relationships while reflecting PwC values on your day to day work within diverse teamsCommitting to continuous education and digital upskillingWhat will you bring?You are ambitious and get use of opportunities to grow and develop. In addition, you recognise yourself in the following characteristics:A UAE national with a family bookExtensive experience in managing projects and multiple team membersProfessional qualification, such as a PMP, is preferredExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environmentBilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is a must.Business development and client relationship building skillsWillingness to challenge the norms and to create a cohesive and effective working teamExcellent project management skillsKnowledge in using technologies, and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plusCommitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectivesThe skills we look for in future employeesAll our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that help us deliver our business strategy - that make up .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 todays changing global marketplace.Why youll love working for PwCWere a business that leads with the heart and we prioritise 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, 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 workframe 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.Limitless 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).To learn more about our new equation that built this culture please visit .If youre looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then youre a future PwCer.Learn more about Life at PwC ME through .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 SkillsOptional SkillsDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel Requirements 0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? 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