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    Tech Majlis Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryOur Firm Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has more than 6,000 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. We have an unparalleled range of expert capabilities from Strategy, through Advisory and Consulting to Legal, Tax and Assurance Services, underpinned by the standout digital platform in the region. Our Mission One Firm : Transforming our region. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. In an increasingly complex world, we help intricate systems function, adapt and evolve so they can benefit communities and society – whether they are capital markets, tax systems or the economic systems within which business and society exist. We help our clients to make informed decisions and operate effectively within them. Our Values Creating value through diversity. Be yourself. Be different. At PwC, we respect and value differences. We know that when people from different backgrounds and with different points of view work together, we create the most value – for our clients, our people and society.As part of our commitment to individuality we are pleased to hear from candidates from diverse backgrounds, with a mixture of skills, capabilities and experience from the below Job Description.- Customer centric attitude is a must with a constant focus on how to improve the user experience.- Strong and effective written and verbal communication with exemplary documentation skills.- Strong problem-solving aptitude with an ability to manage and resolve conflict with ease.- Experience working in a highly collaborative and cross-functional team environment; knows when to delegate.- Enjoys autonomous work: always ready to tackle the next thing on the to-do list, and will follow up when things don’t get resolved.- Highly organized, with strong attention to detail; can own and manage a project end-to-end with an ability to constantly prioritize.- Proactive about offering feedback and advocating for improvements.- High aptitude for using data to gather insights and make informed decisions.- You’re a leader – someone who inspires, motivates and coaches the team and energizes the company

    The Role – Lead a team of Tech Majlis Experts providing a customer-centric service to all PwC employees.- Drive a culture of change and innovation.- Manage staffing and scheduling for the department, including call rotations, hiring and ensuring ticket coverage.- Develop and implement onboarding, training and ongoing skills growth programs for team members.- Foster a positive, balanced working environment that gets team members excited about their work and mitigates risk of burnout.- Manage ticket QA and escalation processes to ensure effective handling of complex customer problems.- Prioritize and delegate team tasks based on current business objectives.- Create an innovative Technology focused environment where customer satisfaction is primary.- Assist the team in maintaining/resolving all open incidents/tasks within the ticket queue in a timely manner.- Partner with other IT teams on new technology introduction projects to ensure the site is prepared to deploy, educate and support the new solutions.- Ensure all business policies and standards around security and compliance are being met by the Tech Majlis service.- Analyse Tech Majlis performance data and adapt service to better meet business requirements. KPIs to include CSAT, Reviews of teammates conversations based on values (owner, service, empathy), Unassigned tickets.- Establish strong, open working relationships with customers at all levels.- Effectively communicate and share technical information to audiences at all levels of the organization.- Help foster positive customer and team relationships using a friendly and upbeat manner (Zen vibes only).- Helping to improve existing customer experience workflows and processes.Given the business growth and Tech Majlis locations expansion that are planned to be in KSA ( KT, Strategy&, Khobar, and Jeddah ) the team members are getting bigger with more responsibility towards our customers hence this replacement role has been changed from SA to a Manager that requires someone to lead the team along with the business demand and managing the stakeholders.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Tester | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Designs, Develop, Execute and Document Test Plans and Test Cases for web based Applications and Mobile Applications. • Responsible for preparing test data and test environments, documenting detailed evidences and maintaining the lifecycle of bugs from start till its closure.

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or other relevant fields• Minimum 3 years of experience in Mobile/Web Testing• Knowledgeable in software development design patterns Nice to have.• Sound understanding of how API technology such as Rest Webservice works• Sound understanding of how JSO works• Experienced on Agile methodology

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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    Workforce Analyst | Adecco

    Employment:

    Contract

    • High level of analytic capability; driving data driven decisioning through both reading and interpreting data as well as analyzing and building reports• Possess a global mindset and demonstrated experience operating internationally across large, highly matrixed organizations.• Able to leverage interpersonal skills to establish effective relationships with a broad variety of stakeholders and partners. • Able to define goals and metrics, develop actionable plans and manage work to achieve desired outcomes.• Ability to operate with a sense of urgency and prioritize work on an autonomous basis. • Acts as a catalyst for formulating a cooperative environment to achieve a common purpose; actively puts forward ideas and solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively.• Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs, while measuring and identifying activities performed and ensuring supply and demand requirements are always met.

    Minimum 3-5 years of IT disciplines in Program ManagementStrong financial management experience.Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on MS ExcelSelf-motivated and detail oriented

    The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We proudly make a difference in the working lives of 3.5 million people every year. Our culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, and we are united by our passion for making a difference in the world of work. We work with over 100,000 organizations in 60 countries, enabling their success. We have 35,000 people working with us across more than 60 countries and territories.

    Adecco has been rapidly growing in the Middle East since 2008, developing a substantial footprint throughout the region. We work across 250 different clients, Adecco has more than 62 full time employees, working in 4 offices, servicing all countries across the GCC region. We offer Temporary Staffing, Permanent Placement, Executive Search, Assessments, Visa And Payroll, Outsourcing, PRO Solutions customised as per client requirements. Adecco Middle East Head Office is based in Dubai with a branch at Abu Dhabi. More

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    Intern – Information Technology | AccorHotels

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Intern – Information Technology What is in it for you: – Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 – Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. What you will be doing: – Maintain information technology systems and networks; perform both technical and administrative tasks to ensure functionality and efficiency of computer and telecom system. – Be accountable to deliver the assigned project with the associate measurable business value. – Actively search for improved ways to run business processes and/or applications. – Build collaborative relationships with the various teams you interact with, understanding and communicating effectively with internal and external business partners. – Proactively communicate the status of the project, activities and help to remove roadblocks. – You will be supported by a trainer during your time with us.

    Your experience and skills include: – Degree in Information Technology. – Strong oral and written communication skills – Ability to work effectively in a team environment and take initiative – Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality.

    A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

    We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making “Feel Welcome” resonate as the finest hotel promise.

    From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels’​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services. More

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    Manager / Senior Manager, Cost Optimization & Budgeting | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Manager / Senior Manager, Cost Optimization & Budgeting , FAAS In Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the wider CFO agenda including accounting and financial reporting challenges and others 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. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity We are looking for a Manager / Senior Manager to support and manage the delivery of cost optimization and rationalization, budgeting and procurement reviews for large clients based across MENA. This role will be based out of our Jordan center of excellence and will require you to support MENA-wide engagements. Your key responsibilities As a Manager or Senior Manager, you will focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep Finance and Accounting industry expertise. You will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive Government Sector consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. Our FAAS practice currently focuses on several core sectors including Government, Health Industries, Consumer and Industrial Products & Services.

    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 bachelors degree in a related field – Experience in Cycle process and forecasting the budgeting models and related reporting – Experience with at least two comprehensive cost accounting / optimization / reduction / rationalization projects at large companies. This must include review of all type of expenses – Experience with reviewing companies’ budgets and the budgeting process, including experience – Experience with developing and reviewing cost allocation frameworks – Experience in public sector planning applications (Hyperion performance management application, SAP Business planning and consolidation application) – Flexibility to travel within KSA for supporting client engagements Ideally, you’ll also have – Proficiency in Arabic & English language – Relevant sector experience and exposure to working with one of the Big 4 – Professional qualification, such as ACCA, CMA, CPA What we look for We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. 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. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Sr. Software Development Engineer | Amazon.ae

    Employment:

    Full Time

    DESCRIPTION Job summaryAbout Amazon Payment ServicesWe serve the needs of online shoppers in all Arabic speaking and surrounding countries through our trusted, secure payment network that gives everyone the opportunity to shop online safely and easily.We build trust between buyers and online sellers by enabling consumers to transact online using the payment options they prefer with complete security and peace of mind while supporting the most popular payment methods available globally.Amazon Payment Services is a regional expert in payment processing technology and solutions across major markets in the GCC & Levant countries, operating in UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan and Qatar.Primary Responsibilities:We are looking for a seasoned senior developer/architect to design/build massive scale, distributed computing solutions.You will be responsible for driving the team’s technical direction, strategizing and shaping our long-term vision and architecture. You will own major deliverables end-to-end, drive roadmaps, and provide technical leadership to the engineering team. If you’re excited by cloud computing and machine learning, designing highly scalable, fault tolerant systems, and want to be challenged by the toughest computer science problems, then join us to build the next generation distributed systems solving big data problems with machine learning.You should be someone who wants to conceive and design highly scalable, robust software, and wants to see their software thrive in the face of traffic from huge cloud computing services. You will be partnering with Data scientists to define the future state of systems. The ideal candidate will have strong distributed systems and web services design and implementation experience, as well as experience working on high availability production systems. Machine learning experience is plus but not a must: you will get opportunity to learn this as part of the role.• Responsible for the overall development life cycle of the solution and manage complex projects with significant bottom line impact• Work with product managers in developing a strategy and road map to provide compelling capabilities for the seller community that helps them succeed in their business goals.• Work closely with senior engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.• Instill best practices for software development and documentation, assure designs meet requirements, and deliver high-quality work on tight schedules.• Project management – prioritization , planning of projects and features, Stakeholder management and tracking of external commitments• Operational Excellence – monitoring & operation of production services

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field• 5+ years of software development experience• Excellent problem solving abilities and object-oriented design skills• Fluency and experience in object-oriented programming languages, like Java, C++, or C#• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environmentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Graduate (Ms or PHD) in Computer Science or related field• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing RESTful web services• Experience with data mining, machine learning or predictive modeling systems• Experience building and operating mission critical, highly scalable distributed systems• Prior knowledge of payment processing, network security or anti-fraud systems• Working knowledge of Hadoop, MapReduce, Spark or other big data processing systems• Demonstrated capability to provide depth and breadth technical leadership to agile teams

    Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae. More

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    Senior Associate – FS External Audit | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Associate – FS External Audit – DohaLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Requirements:- Professional qualification.- Experience in big four is a must.- Proficiency in arabic is a plus.Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Director Business Consulting – Public Finance Management | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Director -Business Consulting – Public Finance Management | Government and Public ServicesAs market and technology rapidly change and develop, finance functions in the government and public services sector must demonstrate real added value to the government and citizens. As a finance consultant, you’ll use your experience and knowledge in Finance, industry and technology to help deliver greater insight – delivering functional efficiencies as well as transforming the role of finance in our clients’ businesses. You’ll be developing innovative, sustainable ways to improve the management of people, processes and systems, working alongside other finance professionals in high-performing teams. And as you deliver exceptional client service, you’ll have the opportunity to address some of the biggest issues facing client organizations today – supported by structured learning and development. With a network stretching across the world, the projects you work on will cross borders and sectors, providing unrivaled experience. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity We are looking for sharp and intelligent Senior Manager / Director to join our team at the start of an exciting growth curve in the MENA region, and need people with ambition and potential to grow with us. Your key responsibilities As one of our performance improvement consultants, you’ll help the world’s leading organizations to improve their performance in a rapidly changing environment with adequate enablement of finance technologies. You’ll be part of multidisciplinary teams, bringing diverse perspectives to every challenge. You will also take the lead in developing and growing our business and client network, building relationships with our clients’ key stakeholders and contributing to the overall revenue generation efforts of the consulting wide organization. Skills and Attributes for success You should have experience at one or more of the following technical competencies within the Government and Public Services Domain: – Public Finance Management – Budget Transformation (PBB, ZBB, Medium Term Budget Planning, MTFP) – Cost Optimization and Rationalization – Finance Transformation – Utilizing technology to transform finance – Business insights into leading practice in accounting, management reporting and planning process – Good understanding and experience in digital enablers in finance – Communication and presentation skills – Experience in implementing leading finance practices and benchmarking – Finance Performance Management – Project and Program Management – People Management and Leadership skills – Commercial oriented

    To qualify for the role, you must have – 10-12 years of working experience, of which about 5 to 7 years of Consulting Experience in Government and Public Services Finance/Public Finance Management – MENA based experience – Ability to generate business deals and make business proposals – Develop and maintain relationship at c-suite level – Mandatory Arabic language skills – speaking, reading and writing – Any sector knowledge is an advantage Ideally, you’ll also have – A bachelor’s degree qualification – A Master’s Degree and above is preferred – Relevant professional qualification certificates are preferred – Willingness to travel extensively across the region What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic 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. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More