Senior Finance Analyst

Description

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 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 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Line of Service : Internal Firm Services

Industry / Sector : Not Applicable

Specialism : IFS - Finance

Management Level : Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of Finance Managed Service operations for the Finance Service Tower. This includes processing of complex finance transactions and production of required reports.

Our Financial Analysis and Reporting team is responsible for managing PwC’s financial risk through financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and tactical consulting. As part of the team, you’ll help with budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting, shared services and financing.

• Responsible for tasks, processes or entities in the area of Financial Reporting which includes solving of problems and response to ad hoc queries for assigned areas.
• Responsible for Financial Reporting of P&L and Balance Sheet accounts in all valuations. Analysis of the movements, aggregation of accounting technical & business analysis and explanation to internal clients / stakeholders.
• Demonstrate an expert knowledge of accounting treatment of underlying business products, external and internal transactions in a multivaluation environment and combines methodology with business knowledge.
• Ensuring the effectiveness of Financial Reporting by proposing improvements to own tasks and processes.
• Work collaboratively to drive ideas / solutions with peers and managers which will improve Client and PwC’s efficiency.
• Developing close relationships with key stakeholders.
• Managing your own workload, including reporting on progress and issues.
• Developing the ability to be agile and support a range of client / projects.
• Be able to implement and adapt to new or changing processes quickly.
• Proactively build relationships with all team members within PwC including engagement with client teams as well as customers of our clients.
• Experience leading a team in a complex process environment and managing workflow to deliver client outcomes.
• Strong, practical knowledge with accounting / reporting systems, and Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting processes, with knowledge and experience managing risk and controls.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and Insurance or Reinsurance accounting experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of accounting for financial instruments is a plus.
• Good team player, communicate fluently in English and demonstrate personal and collective team accountability and dedication for area of responsibility.
• Excellent MS office skills.
• Self-motivated and independent, with ability to forge strong working relationships.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines; demonstrates strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrates commercial awareness in daily service provision within its own area of responsibility.

Proficient in written and spoken English. Arabic is a plus.

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Management / Administration or equivalent.

Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Management / Administration or equivalent from an accredited university is preferred.

Certifications in relevant fields (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) would be advantageous.

Part Qualified Accountant with minimum 2-5 years experience or Qualified Chartered accountant with experience in a role relevant to Accounting or Financial Reporting.

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