Consulting, Fixed Asset Management & Valuations - Senior Associate (Riyadh)

Description At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.

Line of Service

Advisory Industry/Sector

Specialism

Advisory - Other Management Level

Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

A career within Finance Transformation Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers and treasurers to optimise the structure of their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. We support our clients by addressing the challenges of achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back office opportunities and support to the business through insight and challenge. We would like to hear from Senior Associates with experience of working in the enterprise asset management consulting space, with specific focus on the following areas:

Fixed asset register creation and reconstruction including componentization and useful life assessment

Plant and equipment appraisal and tangible asset valuation for various purposes including financial reporting, mergers, acquisitions and disposals

Fixed asset analytics including data collection, reconciliations and classifications

Fixed asset capital expenditure optimisations, cost projections and operational Key Performance Indicators Business process reviews & technology / systems implementations, specifically focusing on the fixed asset function of the organisation

Fixed asset policies and procedures including capitalisations, additions, transfers, tracking and disposals

Requirements:

Location: Currently based in KSA (preferable, but not mandatory)

Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English and Arabic

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Accounting & Financial Management, Engineering and preferably a Masters to combine technical and financial qualification

Preferable qualifications: RICS, ASA or Taqeem

Years of Experience: 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in tangible assets valuation practice of an accounting, consulting, quantity surveying or insurance firms

Experience applying tangible Assets valuation approaches and methods to develop valuation models

Experience performing/reviewing tangible assets valuation for financial reporting and other purpose

Experience working with Fixed Asset Registers in asset intensive industries

Engineering aptitude and understanding of various tangible assets types combined with problem solving skills

Data analysis skills utilizing digital tools such as Alteryx and Power BI

Perform market research to gather cost and market information

Report writing experience in accordance with International Valuation Standards requirements

Experience implementing International Financial Reporting Standards and/or International Public Accounting Standards with specific focus Property, Plant and Equipment, Impairment of Assets, and Fair Value Measurement”

Exposure to previous enterprise asset management projects, preferably in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a consulting capacity.

Strong passion for client service delivery and collaborative team work

Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. The role offers some flexibility in working hours, depending on the specific projects and client delivery expectations

The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates

Education(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 Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages(If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No