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    Tax – Core Tax Services – Senior Associate – Saudi National | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax – Core Tax Services – Senior Associate – Riyadh (Saudi Nationals/KSA Locals)Line of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Tax Compliance Services practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions.Our team helps our clients with compliance across all taxes, statutory accounting and complex tax reporting. You’ll focus on bookkeeping and monthly reporting, drafting, auditing and filing of local statutory financial statements, and transaction processing.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 an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. 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 and coach to help deliver results.- Develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from from current trends in business area.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Share relevant thought leadership.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality, diverse relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Main Requirements:- Saudi National or a KSA local (Transferable Iqama).- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. – Minimum 3 year of experience in Tax or Tax Auditing; priority goes to those with big 4 or big 10 experience.- Excellent command of English.- Excellent communication skills.- Professional Qualification is a plus. – Highly numerate, with developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data. – Computer skills including proficiency in common word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programmes.

    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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    Tax Manager – Global Compliance and Reporting | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services and People Advisory Services. The opportunity Our GCR tax service line operates as a team of highly experienced tax professionals who focus on delivering efficient and effective resources to companies in the region. Our goal is to improve quality, manage risk, create efficiency and drive value. Our market leading approach combines standard and efficient processes, highly effective tools and an extensive network of local tax and accounting professionals. Our clients benefit from an integrated, consistent, and flexible quality service to address direct and indirect tax compliance, statutory accounting and financial reporting, and tax accounting. As part of a MENA team, you will be providing high quality services to clients across a range of industries. You will also lead a team looking after service delivery, co-ordination, issue resolution, and contract management of large-scale projects where you will need to manage and coordinate the delivery of tax services by EY teams in the region. Your key responsibilities – You will combine strong technical skills with practical commercial, legislative and industry knowledge to lead a team in providing tax services. – You will be responsible for a team to help manage our clients’ compliance and reporting needs. – You will establish, maintain and strengthen valued internal and external relationships and ensure that the services delivered to clients is of the highest quality. – You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate and drive performance-improvement solutions. – You will also assist the team generating new business opportunities and build client networks for our GCR client base to grow in the region. – You will create, lead and motivate high performing teams and build a positive learning culture, coaching and counseling junior team members to help them develop. – You will assist in managing engagement economics by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our Tax Quality guidelines.

    Skills and attributes for success – If you are an excellent communicator and detail oriented professional with a strong track record of management experience who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amount of data, you will be perfect for the role. To qualify for the role you must have – A bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation or any related essential fields. – MBA, Masters or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent qualification. – A very strong knowledge and over 5 years of experience in domestic and international tax rules/regulations, developments etc., ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment. – A very strong background in tax accounting and tax auditing, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment. – A strong track record of managerial, organizational and project management experience. Ideally, you will also have – Experience of dealing with multinational clients and ability to work in multi-cultural environment. – In-depth commercial, legislative and industry knowledge. 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 team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career 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

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    HR Advisor – 9 Month Contract | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyRobert Half is working with an elite professional services firm based in Dubai.The RoleYou will join a leading HR team to support in the successful delivery of human resources services at all stages of the employee lifecycle. This is a 9 contract where you must be able to commit to the duration of the contract. You must have experience of working at HR Advisor/ Officer level in a fast paced environment.* HR Advisor remit* Recruitment and Induction* Employee Relations* Performance Management* Learning and Development* Mobility/ on boarding* Operational HR

    The Candidate* The idea HR Advisor will have experience of working within professional services, finance or legal* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels with a strong client focus* Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to question constructively existing procedures and consider alternatives* Team player, enhancing the reputation of and contributing to the success of the broader People team* High levels of integrity, ability to balance confidentiality with duty of care, and able to act with discretion and diplomacy* Excellent technical skills and ability to learn new systems (knowledge of PeopleSoft advantageous)* Effective time management and prioritization skills, along with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure* Self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy or as part of a teamSalaryAED 18,000 – AED 22,000 per monthRobert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training.

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    Treasury Manager | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Reporting to the VP Treasury, this position involves transaction and financing deal team participation, risk management, investments, compliance and covenant reporting, debt management and systems / process development.KEY RESULT AREAS* Managing outstanding derivative positions and ensuring ongoing settlement and accurate recording of same.* Oversee Treasury Analyst in managing the Company’s long-term cash position in line with Treasury policy to meet long-term liquidity requirements and budget returns.* Responsibility for monthly Treasury reporting for the Management Pack. * Provide periodic and ad-hoc management / shareholder reports, leverage reports, fixed cash flow etc.* Responsibility for the ongoing compliance covenants (operational & financial) in relation to financing. * Develop and maintain reliable internal forecasting and reporting tools. * Run detailed analysis and scenarios on future covenant compliance* Participate on regional deal team for all leasing and financing transactions, from initial term sheet stage through to execution.* Assist Legal / Corporate Finance in reviewing financing documentation with focus on items related to Treasury issues, including covenants, derivatives and reporting* Provide oversight and support to VP Treasury of the day-to-day Treasury team activities and escalate any issues or queries as appropriate.* Assist VP Treasury in risk management strategy and oversight* Ad hoc projects as directed by VP TreasuryKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS* Monitoring of cash management KPIs and compliance to policy* Ensuring all payment obligations are made to lenders on a timely basis (no defaults). * Execute / report on derivative positions on new/existing deals* Completion of covenants (internal and external reporting) on a timely basis.* Ensure timely and coordinated financial closings in conjunction with Legal and Corporate Finance* Develop excellent working relationships outside of Treasury and Finance* Increased automation around back office and banking processes, with reduced direct and indirect costs

    SKILLS & EXPERIENCE* Minimum degree level, relevant third level qualification, preferably with specialisation in finance* 5 plus years Corporate Treasury / Capital Markets experience, ideally gained within an aircraft leasing, international financial services or aviation environment* Demonstrated capability and familiarity with loan and derivative (ISDA) documentation* A primary or secondary qualification in Finance/Treasury is essential, ideally from the* Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) or equivalent* Accounting or Banking background with structured finance experience also desirable.* Demonstrated systems and process improvements and implementation within a banking / corporate treasury environment.COMPETENCIESBusiness Approach & Problem Solving* Strategic & Innovative Thinking* Results Oriented & Analytical ThinkingBehave Professionally* Corporate Citizenship* Accountability & Ownership* Teamwork & Collaboration* Effective CommunicationWelcome & Drive Change* Continuous Learning & Personal Development* Driving & Embracing Continuous ImprovementLeadership Effectiveness* Impact & InfluenceRobert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training.

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    Tax – M&A – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismInternational Tax ServicesManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within International Tax Services will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC address their cross border tax needs both locally and globally by managing their global tax rates, finding areas of cost reduction, and responding to inquiries from regulatory authorities. You’ll gain a global perspective and an awareness of tax issues stemming from changes to evolving business structures and geographic expansions.Our International Tax Services Generalist – Practice Support team advises PwC on tax laws and reporting, legislation and planning strategies based on the geography and jurisdiction. You’ll be assisting our team with local tax laws, reporting requirements, statutory filings, corporate strategy, transfer pricing and indirect tax and other international taxation needs.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 Manager, 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:- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    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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    Audio Visual Commissioning Engineer | Excelsior Group ME

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We have n excellent opportunity for Audio Visual Commissioning Engineer with one of our Security Company located in Abu Dhabi. They are seeking an Audio Visual Commissioning Engineer. Our client is an established integrator of commercial AV & VC systems.The Role:• As the commissioning engineer you will act as the lead engineer for the business. • Have the ability to lead the installation team along with mentor junior engineers • Ability to commission installed equipment Knowledge of control systems and programs – with the ability to make minor changes • Ability to connect equipment over networks

    Salary:
    AED
    5,000 to 8,500
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Requirements:• You will have strong experience within Audio Visual completing installations through to commissioning Excellent knowledge of systems such as:• Logitech, QSC, Extron, AMX, Crestron • Ability to lead a team Experienced in both audio visual and video conferencing systems • This is an excellent opportunity to join an established integrator and excellent team. • A company who will invest further into your training and progression.• 5-10 years of experience of UAE experience is a must.• Should have commissioning and configuration experience.• Audio Visual- Creston /Extron/Atix

    Excelsior is a bespoke HR and recruitment consultancy, specialising in the Security, Facilities Management, Education and Automotive sectors. Excelsior provides a high quality, reliable and affordable solution to companies in these sectors.

    Exciting opportunities and market insights will be regularly posted on this page. If you are a talented individual looking for a change, then our highly experienced Consultants are ready to match you with an exciting new career opportunity. More

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    Access Control Commissioning Engineer | Excelsior Group ME

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We have n excellent opportunity for Access Control Commissioning Engineer with one of our Security Company located in Abu Dhabi. We are working with a top security systems integrator who offer large-scale access control projects to a number of global enterprise and blue-chip clients,. They’re looking to grow their team with an experienced Access Control Commissioning Engineer to help deliver projects.The Role:• You will be responsible for ensuring the final project delivery and commissioning of IP, PC-based, integrated access control and CCTV systems• Offer on-site support on large scale systems, including European and global systems• Support engineers, LSPs and clients on technical problems and commissioning• Communicate effectively with customers both external and internal as and when required, discussing problems, clarifying situations, identifying and explaining solutions• To liaise and interoperate with equipment manufacturers, software suppliers and/or sub-contract maintenance companies as requiredRequirements:• Hands-on experience of project engineering and/or commissioning access control systems, including single, multisite or enterprise systems.• Strong project delivery skills with a background/experience in project engineering / installation of integrated security systems, ideally on a larger scale• Knowledge and experience of TCP/IP networking, including configuring and maintaining routers and switches highly beneficial• Experience with Access Control- Kaba/Lenel/Maxess

    Salary:
    AED
    5,000 to 8,500
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    We have n excellent opportunity for Access Control Commissioning Engineer with one of our Security Company located in Abu Dhabi. We are working with a top security systems integrator who offer large-scale access control projects to a number of global enterprise and blue-chip clients,. They’re looking to grow their team with an experienced Access Contrl Commissioning Engineer to help deliver projects.The Role:• You will be responsible for ensuring the final project delivery and commissioning of IP, PC-based, integrated access control and CCTV systems• Offer on-site support on large scale systems, including European and global systems• Support engineers, LSPs and clients on technical problems and commissioning• Communicate effectively with customers both external and internal as and when required, discussing problems, clarifying situations, identifying and explaining solutions• To liaise and interoperate with equipment manufacturers, software suppliers and/or sub-contract maintenance companies as requiredRequirements:• Hands-on experience of project engineering and/or commissioning access control systems, including single, multisite or enterprise systems.• Strong project delivery skills with a background/experience in project engineering / installation of integrated security systems, ideally on a larger scale• Knowledge and experience of TCP/IP networking, including configuring and maintaining routers and switches highly beneficial• Experience with Access Control- Kaba/Lenel/Maxess

    Excelsior is a bespoke HR and recruitment consultancy, specialising in the Security, Facilities Management, Education and Automotive sectors. Excelsior provides a high quality, reliable and affordable solution to companies in these sectors.

    Exciting opportunities and market insights will be regularly posted on this page. If you are a talented individual looking for a change, then our highly experienced Consultants are ready to match you with an exciting new career opportunity. More

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    Investment Operations Manager | Halian

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our ClientA growing international credit investment firm have a newly created opportunity for an Investment Operations Manager to join their team headquartered in Dubai.Your Responsibilities• Liaising with outsourced fund administrators, overseeing the NAV reconciliation process including review of investor statements and investor portal• Oversight of all financial accounting processes for investment structures• Liaising with industry partners where fund structures are co-managed to review financial statements, capital and income distributions• Responding to investor queries and review of investor capital statements and other investor correspondence in coordination with the investor relations team• Liaising with the firm’s investment and compliance teams during fund launch phase, investment closings and refinancing• Assist with regulatory reporting (DFSA, SEC, FCA, etc.) periodically• Preparation and review of lender KYC requests

    Your Qualifications• A qualified accountant (CA/CPA/ACCA) with at least 6+ years post qualification experience in Credit/Real Estate/Hedge Fund investment firm or a fund administrator• Consolidation skills with strong knowledge of IFRS, SMAs and Shariah structures• Prior knowledge of the CLO/loan asset class and any CRM software is an advantage• Excellent communication skills

    Founded in 1996, Halian is an IT services company with a strong track record of delivering value for our customers across the UK, Europe, The Middle East and Africa.

    The experience we have gained means that we can help our clients reduce information technology costs, increase IT systems performance, and free up valuable internal resource to focus on core business activities. Our knowledge base covers a variety of industry sectors including Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals, as well as a specialist Financial markets capability in our Luxembourg office.

    We operate with a culture of openness and trust that helps us to develop strong working relationships with our clients and with our core technology partners Dell, Oracle, Red Hat and Symantec.

    Our three key service offerings of Managed Services, Resourcing Services and Professional Services can be used independently or integrated to provide a truly comprehensive service. More