Consulting, Accounting Advisory, Capital Markets - SM/Director (Riyadh)

Description

Established 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 operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 328,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Job Description & Summary

Due to the rapid growth of our Capital Markets team, we currently have an opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Senior Manager with a proven track record of high quality delivery of client projects and business development activities. We would like to hear from a Senior Manager with experience of working on Capital Market projects and in finance (Qualified chartered accountant preferred). Key areas required in the experience are financial reporting and regulatory compliance during IPOs / Bond issuances including prospectus review. Any IFRS accounting advisory or financial statements reporting experience would be a plus.

Requirements

• You will work as part of a growing team of problem solvers and will be required to possess strong project management skills as the delivery role requires client management, team management of less junior colleagues, project budgeting and finance management, coaching and resource management on a portfolio of clients.
• Expertise in Capital Markets regulations, global IPOs, regional GCC IPOs and other related capital markets developments and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market.
• Proven track record of identifying and converting opportunities into awarded engagements.
• Demonstrable network of professional advisors and corporate clients based in KSA.
• 8 years of relevant experience working in Capital Markets of an accounting firm such as the big four.
• Working with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.
• Working with PwC teams in the UK/US on capital market transactions involving those jurisdictions.
• As a Senior Manager in the team, the role includes wider practice management responsibilities which will include coaching, competency development and market eminence activities.
• The role sits within a rapidly growing part of PwC’s Capital Markets team within our Finance and Accounting Middle East practice. You will be an integral part of the team responsible for the delivery of capital market projects across a range of sectors. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Accounting, Finance etc.

Mandatory qualifications:

• The following qualification(s) are mandatory for the candidate to perform the role: ACA, CPA, or other equivalent qualification.

Years of Experience:

• 8+ years of relevant experience working in the Capital Markets team of an accounting firm such as the big four supplemented by initial experience on accounting/auditing projects.

Language Skills:

• Native Arabic speaker
• Fluent in English
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

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