Consulting, Government Reporting - Manager (KSA)

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 delivering international experience within the region and its culture, supported by more than 370,000 people across the global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax.

Job Summary

Within PwC's government reporting consulting team, we have a record of high-quality delivery of client projects, strong technical knowledge and a commercially rounded mindset, and an ability to work in a demanding project and transformation environment. The role focuses on transformation projects around accrual accounting conversion under the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) framework and supporting the optimisation of government entities' balance sheets when converting from cash basis to accrual under privatisation mandates.

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will assist the leadership team in building a long-term vision and strategy to grow the business. You will take ownership of business development activities and pursue opportunities, leading their delivery.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills for client management, project budgeting and finance management, coaching, and resource management across a portfolio of clients. Deliver complex client outputs including executive-level reporting and detailed documentation.
• With guidance from experienced team members, develop yourself in Accounting Advisory, help shape client thinking, and coach junior team members.
• Maintain solid knowledge of IPSAS and IFRS; conduct in-depth research on complex matters and prepare technical papers for client discussions.
• Demonstrate a global mindset and the ability to connect with colleagues across PwC's consulting lines of service and other lines of service, to deliver high-value multidisciplinary solutions.
• Build and maintain positive, productive relationships with clients and colleagues; engage with senior government officials, company management, bankers, lawyers and other advisors on high-profile regional transactions.
• Leverage training and support from the wider PwC network as the role sits in a rapidly growing area of the business.
• Report to the leadership team and contribute to medium- to long-term strategy.
• Develop personal skills with a focus on digital delivery and technology trends affecting cash-to-accrual conversion for government clients to shape market thinking and PwC's success.
• Lead, coach, train and mentor junior staff and support their career growth.

Skills and Competencies

• Relevant experience in IPSAS, IFRS, cash-to-accrual conversion, preferably within a professional services environment.
• A good understanding of public finance management and government accounting and reporting.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proven soft skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication. Arabic speaking is mandatory; fluency in English is preferred.
• Willingness to work in KSA.

Educational Qualifications & Certifications

Education: Bachelor Degree in a related sector

Years of Experience: 6+ years of experience, preferably with a consulting background.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services