Line of Service Internal Firm ServicesIndustry/Sector Not ApplicableSpecialism IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)Management Level Manager & SummaryThe Independence Manager is part of the Independence Team and operates across all lines of service within the Middle East region.
It is responsible for providing support to engagement teams to maintain independence and compliance requirements as per the regulatory rules.Reporting to the ME Independence leadership, the manager is primarily responsible for assessing independence consultations and in particular, Joint Business Relationships, vendor relationships and other arrangements that PwC might have with other organizations and third party subject matter experts.The new hire will be assisting the regional independence team in the following areas:Business relationship reviews
- Manage a team of consultants who conduct assessments to facilitate Joint Business Relationships and vendor arrangement clearances
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements for the Business Relationship assessment team and report to the Independence leadership Manage a team of Business relationship experts, monitor SLAs/ urgent deadlines, unblock bottlenecks and make sure that the team is functioning efficiently to meet the business needs.- Joint Business Relationship monitoring and reassessment and vendor relationship reviews
- Liaising with wider teams regionally and globally to gather information and understanding of the proposed business relationships and independence rulesOther activities
- Consultation system monitoring and assignment of queries among team members
- Performing data reconciliations for Independence monitoring purposes
- Presenting in internal training sessions and contributing to setting the agenda for the calls/meetings
- Actively contribute to the JBR CoE initiatives and represent the ME Independence - Business Relationship teamLearning and Growth
- Liaise with the Global Independence network to understand Global systems improvement initiatives.- Adhere to policies and procedures
- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as neededEducation
A professional or academic qualification (degree level or equivalent), or extensive relevant and practical experience.Language
Fluency in English required, proficiency in Arabic is advantageousOverall Experience
Relevant experience (preferably 2 years) in audit or consulting practiceSpecific Experience
- Client facing experience preferably in the Professional Services industry would be an advantage
- Experience in a top tier Big 4 + 2 firm is advantageous
- An internal transfer from within the firm can be consideredKnowledge and Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Thorough understanding of general/international accounting standards and practices
- Problem solving skills and innovative mindset
- Risk averse/risk management skills
- Process oriented
- Organization skills
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
- Time management skills and proactivity
- Strong verbal and written communication skillsEthical conduct
A conscientious, ambitious team player, with good self-management skills and an ability to take initiative and share knowledge with peers.Professional attributes
As a member of the Independence team, the Manager would be expected at a minimum to:
- uphold the firm\'s code of ethics and business conduct.- manage their own work and escalate any issues to the senior leadership team.- proactively raise issues to improve effective team working
- lead activities and projects which help to strengthen the teamGeneric skill sets and experience:
- Strong project management skills, being proactive and responsive to business requests.- Well organised and able to prioritise assessment timelines, capable of monitoring self and team SLAs/ KPIs and timely escalation of critical matters to the leadership.- 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 working with remote teams.- Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus
- Confidence in challenging yourself and others to advice on technical 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
- Coaching others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal and professional development.- Taking pride in your work, 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
- Ability to analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Keen to use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support the independence leadership in their decision-making.- Knowledge in any digital automation technologies, and experience using Data Analytics tools is a plusEducation (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 RequirementsAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?Government Clearance Required?Job Posting End Date

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