In Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business.  You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.
 
That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
 
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The opportunity
 
This opportunity is within our Digital Team and provides advisory services focused on Data, AI and intelligent automation.
 
As a  consultant you will help businesses in their data driven transformation.

You will have to help them navigate across 360 focusing on areas such as data strategy and governance, data architecture, data analytics, intelligent automation, data science, and IT transformation (e.g. Oracle/ ERP transformations). You will be required to act as a strategic advisory on topics such as data protection, data governance, data migrations, and cloud journey. Your work will require collaboration with other data leaders within the organization such as cybersecurity and data protection team, data scientists, data analysts and data scientists to ensure that the use-cases have a solid ground and the deliverables can satisfy clients’ expectations.
 
In this fast- moving new space you will be the main driver in identifying clients and business development.
 
This role will be based on our Riyadh will remotely support MENA client engagements. Based on business need travel will be a requirement.
 
 Your key responsibilities
 
In this exciting new role, you will be responsible for managing projects alongside senior business leaders Partners, and enable clients to determine a FAAS strategy that appropriately addresses risk and manages client expectations relating to deliverables.
 
You will also act as business operator, identifying opportunities and working on RFPs and proposals to acquire new business, and ensuring the financial margin for the ongoing projects.
 
The role will also involve ensuring work is delivered timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements, delivering effective execution of the FAAS service delivery framework, working with other service lines in providing an integrated service delivery and monitoring the FAAS engagement team's performance against the budget. You will identify and communicate relevant trends, developments and key performance drivers relevant to the client, consult with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues and participate in sales of new FAAS work.
 
Skills and attributes for success
 
Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.
 
To qualify for the role, you must have
 

A bachelor's degree and approximately 5+ plus years of related work experience Demonstrated work experience of at least 5+ years in a global consulting firm. Have hands-on experience on big data, and platforms such as Cloudera, Informatica, Data bricks and on cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS Have industry expertise in at least one or two of those domains: Government, Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Telecom Demonstrated ability to manage through all phases of the project lifecycle, including requirements definition, business re-engineering, and application mapping. Awareness about emerging technologies like Data Fabric, Data Mesh, event driven architectures, AI-ML, LLM, ChatGPT Strong technical skills and recognized cautious risk management ability Deep understanding of the client's industry and marketplace Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary

 
Ideally, you’ll also have 

 

Track record with a leading consulting firm Proficiency in the Arabic language

 
What we look for
 
We are interested in ambitious leaders, who want to grow within the organization, are team players and are passionate about impacting clients and communities through the application of data and advanced technologies. We are interested in leaders with entrepreneurial mindset, who are accountable for their business results, and can help grow a new generation of talents within the organization.
 
What we offer
 
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:
 

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

 
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

 

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