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    Transaction Diligence SPA Manager | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Transaction Diligence Manager, you will help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Transaction Diligence network of specialists who deliver high quality solutions to clients, helping them to meet their strategic goals. Our core work is due diligence, assessing a target company’s finances and business projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities, and potential mitigations, and reporting on these to our clients, their banks, investors and other parties. The opportunity You will analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale by reviewing financial information and participating in interviews with management. You will work effectively as a team member by demonstrating your commitment to quality, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress. You will also help to create a positive learning culture for other team members and support their development. And as part of your role in the wider team, you will have a role to play in other team initiatives – for example, account management and recruitment. Your key responsibilities As a manager within the Transaction Support team, you will manage the project teams and work closely with all members as well as forming strong internal links within transaction support and other departments in EY. You will understand the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value measurements with the client, providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions and advice. You will plan, prepare, and review deliverables in various forms including excel data books, written reports, presentations and discussions with the client. You will understand the capabilities of the firm and look for opportunities to sell additional services to our clients. You will play a key role in business plan initiatives (e.g. key accounts, recruitment, and client service framework). You will take the responsibility for own learning and development, provide coaching to others, and participate in upward feedback Skills and attributes for success Individuals with strong analytical skills will flourish in this environment, as you will regularly assist in researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring and prepare analyses of financial information to assess trends and fluctuations. Good communication skills will also be a key attribute for success within this role as you will be required to assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and develop and maintain productive working relationships with clients.

    To qualify for the role you must have – Minimum of 5 years of experience in Transaction Support or due diligence – Chartered Accountancy, CFA, or similar professional qualification – Ability to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions. – Strong analytical, presentation and report writing skills – Excellent command of spoken and written English Ideally, you will also have – Transactions/auditing experience – Legal background – SPA stands for Share/Sale & purchase agreement – Negotiating transaction docs and advising on purchase price adjustments and reflecting the commercial intent within financial documents – Experience with locked box, completion accounts and completion audits – Client facing experience from a professional services background 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 will be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You will 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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    Specialist, Fraud Management | Ooredoo Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Company: Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world by 2020.We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers.In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it’s a team that you can be part of.Ooredoo’s future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success.The Role: The employee will be responsible for fraud investigations mainly dedicated to B2B internal and external areas. Also will analyse the related areas like sample TMOs and business case Shared responsibility for activities relating to B2C frauds with team Key Accountabilities and Activities: – Ensure that the UDV Discounts calculated by the Activation system is correct and monitor the orders created by using UDV Discounts to find out any fraudulent orders. – Monitor the Users who created the SDF Discount Requests in the system and Monitor the approvals provided in the system periodically. – Perform the cost benefit analysis on accounts where the SDF discounts are given on High End Devices. – Multiple discounts being passed on same accounts, discount expiry analysis. – Contractual benefits analysis once contract expire/renew – Reconcile Vouchers /prepaid cards given to B2B with billing system – Monitor the Device passing to legitimate customers especially Devices given under SDF. – Responsible to do the Sample Cost Benefit Analysis for all groups i.e., Strategic, Large and SME/SoHo of B2B Accounts i.e., OOK is getting appropriate Gross Margin for all the accounts. – New product validations for B2B post/pre -launch – KYC checks and compliance for B2B activations – Monitor the Fraud and Bad Debt analysis and B2B EPR and CPR customers. – Regular Monitoring and support the team to perform Fraud Analysis on B2C. – Monitor and find-out the loopholes in the Activation System like incorrect penalty calculations in deactivations, promotion, override, un-authorized access in key activities like pink list etc. – B2B TMO Rate Plan validations i.e., to check the configurations in RAS, BSCS and CS that the Benefits are configured as per the Business requirements. – Support the team to perform Ad-hoc analysis on Agent investigations. – Analysis as required for different subscription frauds leading to increase in bad debts – Provide analysis and summaries of information as directed ensuring key issues brought to the attention of the FM Management – Make positive contributions in the area by building controls in business processes and systems across Ooredoo. – Initiate and conclude systematic investigations on suspected transactions – Identify issues and take corrective actions to resolve problems. – Identify and undertake investigation into discrepancies or shortage of information / data and either take action or reports issues to FM Management – Advise supervisors of any significant deviation from established process or any procedural default to take appropriate action on time. – Identify “hot spots” within Ooredoo and putting measures in place to monitor those areas for fraud and revenue leaks. – Ensure fraud instances are identified and undertake investigation into discrepancies or shortages of information / data and either take action or report issues to the FM Management – Assist in Verification process for B2B Activations – Verify the accuracy of information / data processed, identify issue and take corrective action to resolve problems. – Regular and timely escalation of revenue leakages/ fraud/process gaps. – Provide analysis and summaries of information as directed ensuring key issues brought to the attention of FM Management. – Monitor control reports on fraud instances and performance of the FMS on a regular basis. – Contribute to the motivation of junior staff, providing day to day assistance where necessary. – Proactively take responsibility for self-improvement by staying well-informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in relevant field of expertise. – Other duties as directed by Manager/supervisor or other superiors.

    Qualifications: – Degree qualification with appropriate registration with a recognized professional institute Other Information: – Working Knowledge in a Fraud Management System (Like Subex FMS, Etc.) would be an advantage – Strong Management Skills – High Analytical skills and lateral thinking – Highly Computer Literate – Good Communication Skills Note: you will be required to attach the following: – Resume / cv

    We are a leading international communications company delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet, and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses across markets in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. As a community-focused company, we are guided by our vision of enriching peoples lives and our belief that we can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential.

    Formerly known as Qtel Group, we have a customer base of 92.9 million and reported revenues of USD 9.3 billion in 2012. More

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    Cloud Solution Architect | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction Would you like to take center stage in Oracle’s exciting journey to partner with the next generation of Industry disruptors? Our newly established High Potential Industries (HiPo) team is at the leading edge of our business and operates as a unique ‘start-up’ function within Oracle. We are an incredibly entrepreneurial and high-performance EMEA-based Pursuit Team, engaging with hyper-growth companies like Scale-Ups, Unicorns and Decacorns across Fintech, Media Streaming & Gaming, eHealth, eRetail, GreenTech and Mobility industry sectors with a mission to help generate new business partnership opportunities leveraging the power of the Oracle Cloud. Top talent is at the center of our strategy and we are scaling the team across multiple roles to drive this initiative and are looking for new talent to join our rapidly expanding team. About the role and team We work in a series of industry vertical “Pursuit PODs” composed of Industry Strategists, Business Value Creatives, Value-to-Tech Wizards, ISV Specialists and Cloud Architects, Product and Technology Specialists, Industry Experts, and Value Experts. Each Pod team members plays an active role in defining the customer partnership potential, defining the scope of the customer solution through to developing the final commercial proposal. Our ultimate measure of success is to drive the growth of Oracle’s Cloud Platform through successful strategic partnerships. Leads – Design and build of the customer solution architecture / technical implementation & cloud migration proposal (where applicable) – Establishes/owns regular meeting rhythm & review with Tech C-suite. Builds – Solution Architecture / Build / Cloud Migration specifications (in collaboration with Oracle Architects) – e.g. product migration from competitor cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) Owns – Manage the end-to-end technical architecture/solution/product migration definition for each HiPo pursuit with assigned pod. – Documentation of end-to-end technical proposal and implementation/migration plan in collaboration with Oracle Units. – Engagement with customer technical teams, Oracle Solution/Technical Architects and product engineering teams. – Solution and Product Demo’s during pursuits leveraging Oracle Sales Consulting and Technical SMEs wherever relevant – Drive the necessary pre-sales technical deliverables needed to enlarge, validate, scale, and advance to closure being bringing in appropriate escalation resources, program management and orchestration of the technical resources involved like (specialized) architects in and out of our team. – Alignment with Oracle Cloud product strategy and product/feature statement of direction – Medium to Long-term trusted relationships with select HiPo reference customers Supports – HiPo POD in the customer engagement and sales process with Technical/Solution acumen – with specific reference to migration from competitor Cloud Platforms – Other Oracle technical teams in definition of migration planning from competitor clouds

    What You’ll Bring Your enthusiasm, knowledge, and customer-centricity will help us become the number one cloud company in the world. We also look for: – 10 years experience of working with in a technology driven, fast moving organisation. – Full Solution Architect Certifications within AWS, Azure or GCP and solid hands-on experience in these areas. Cloud operations and DevOps: K8s, Docker, virtualisation, networking, storage, etc. – Knowledge of Oracle products or similar beneficial. – Experience in sales or similar commercial role that could include delivery, consulting or post sales. – A strong interest in technology, passion for sales and strong communication skills. – Being able to deliver high level messages to C-level executives and being able to deep dive into details. – Experience in selling solutions to customers and positioning value based innovative ideas. – Experience in a sales-driven organisation, selling technology-related products and services. – Solid written, verbal, and presentation skills. – Creative with strong problem-solving skills and an ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment. – Good interpersonal skills and experience working with people from a variety of European backgrounds. – Cooperative nature to work closely with peers within the company to ensure smooth information flow and a good collaboration. – Proven ability to work well as part of an extended sales team. – Passion for business & product innovation. – Fluent in English. Additional European languages are a plus. – Degree helps, but attitude and drive more important. – Self-motivated, Optimistic and positive mind set. – Must be high on integrity and values . All roles can be based in any EMEA location. A career at Oracle is defined by you. We give you the freedom-and the skills-to write your own success story. Whatever avenue you go down, you’ll gain priceless learning experiences and be supported to do your best work. Apply Now Create the future with us. Apply now.

    Oracle offers an integrated array of applications, databases, servers, storage, and cloud technologies to empower modern business. For most companies, flexibility is critical. Oracle provides a wide choice of software, systems, and cloud deployment models – including public, on-premises, and hybrid clouds – to ensure that technology flexes to the unique needs of a business.

    Oracle Cloud is a complete, integrated stack of platform, infrastructure, and application services. With advanced scalability and security, Oracle Cloud enables technical agility across the enterprise, connects people to information for clearer insights, and fosters efficiency through simplified workflows.

    More than 420,000 customers across 145 countries have harnessed Oracle technology to accelerate their digital transformation. More

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    Finance Manager – Management Accounts | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Role PurposeResponsible for assisting in the preparation of financial information for management and shareholders.Key responsabilities* Principally responsible for the monthly recording and reconciliation of intercompany transactions across the The Group company currently maintains c.800 intercompany relationships involving hundreds of legal entities.* Assist in the preparation of the monthly consolidated management accounts. The management accounts are prepared in USD and in accordance with IFRS.* Assist in maintaining the books of each legal entity within Oracle Financials. This involves monthly account reconciliations, analysis and reviews to ensure the accuracy of each entity’s books and the integrity of the consolidated accounts.* Assist in the preparation of reports and analysis for Board of Directors.* Maintain support schedules for each of the major balance sheet and income statement accounts.* Provide support to the other functions within the Finance Department and throughout the Company, including project related work and/or providing information for Treasury, Tax, Financial Planning, Legal, Technical Asset Management, Investment Strategy and Commercial.* Additional operational areas, including Acquisitions, Data conversion, accounting issues and tasks that arise from the monthly reporting and on an ad hoc basis.* Assist with internal and external audit queries.Key Performance Indicators * Timely and accurate preparation of accounts and reports* Effective relationships with other departments to ensure smooth transactions* Fully maintained support schedulesSkills & Experience * Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIMA)* Forward thinking attitude towards improvements is essential.* Prior experience of managing complex Excel models is essential.* Experience with Oracle Financials is essential (or an equivalent accounting system such as SAP / Peoplesoft)* Previous experience of working with accounting for the Capital Structure (Debt plus Equity) of the organisation an advantage.* Experience in preparing financial statements and underlying analysis. Leasing Industry experience preferred but not essential* A good understanding of accounting standards and ability to apply them in practice.* Experience of reviewing legal documentation to capture details necessary to record accounting transactions an advantage.Robert 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. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: www.roberthalf.ae/privacy-statement

    Skills & Experience * Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIMA)* Forward thinking attitude towards improvements is essential.* Prior experience of managing complex Excel models is essential.* Experience with Oracle Financials is essential (or an equivalent accounting system such as SAP / Peoplesoft)* Previous experience of working with accounting for the Capital Structure (Debt plus Equity) of the organisation an advantage.* Experience in preparing financial statements and underlying analysis. Leasing Industry experience preferred but not essential* A good understanding of accounting standards and ability to apply them in practice.* Experience of reviewing legal documentation to capture details necessary to record accounting transactions an advantage.

    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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    Asset Liability Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Gather and analyze data used in the development of programs and/or models that evaluate the organization’s asset/liability strategy.Assist with the continuous enhancement of the liquidity risk and interest rate risk management frameworks.Monitor and report on interest rate risk and liquidity risk, assist in the development of strategies designed to mitigate these risks.Support FTP, liquidity stress test, and analysis for the ALM team.Daily intraday liquidity management, LCR and cash-flow projections.Any other responsibilities are assigned by the bank or person in charge of the department from time to time on the basis of requirement.

    Minimum Bachelor’s degree, further education and/or Master’s degree preferred.Strong analytical, execution, communication and interpersonal skills.Professional proficiency in spoken and written English as well as Mandarin.Good at Python and Excel.Prior experience in a similar role in the ALM department in head office, or experience in the interest rate and liquidity management in local banks.

    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) is China’s largest bank and the largest bank in the world. It is one of China’s “Big Four” state-owned commercial banks (the other three being the Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank). It is the largest bank in the world in terms of market value, the world’s largest bank by deposits, and the world’s most profitable bank.

    In October 2008, the opening of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited ( regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority) allows ICBC to become the pioneer among the Chinese financial institutions for the Middle East market. With strong support from its Head Office located in Beijing, ICBC Middle East support the financial needs of the UAE and the Middle East area, provide a comprehensive international trade,overseas financing against domestic support, project finance, clearing and settlement, and a series of financial services, become a link of economic and trade exchanges between China and Middle region. More

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    Strategy & Transformation Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting – Government – Strategy & Transformation – Senior Manager (Doha)Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Government and Public Sector Transformation Management practice, within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.In joining, you’ll help federal, state and local government clients solve complex business issues and manage jurisdiction related risk. You’ll help our clients assess their operational and security and data management strategies so they can continue to operate more efficiently and effectively, both today and tomorrow.Business Unit OverviewThis is an exciting opportunity to work within the Government and Public Sector Business Unit and its Strategy and Transformation Management Consulting team, where you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategy based projects, to clients in the Government and Public Sector in the Middle East. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. You will be exposed to the PwC proprietary methodologies and tools built from experiences of numerous prior engagements and leading practices, to enable you to efficiently and effectively deliver to our clients in a timely and reliable manner.Responsibilities:As a Senior Manager, you will 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:• Support the Strategy and Transformation Management Consulting team within the Government and Public sector.• Continuously expand on knowledge of the Middle East business environment and work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.• Manage strategy development and execution, as well as managing national transformation agenda. • Lead and deliver large, complex client engagements that identify, design, and implement creative solutions for Public Sector entities, helping them restructure their organizational structures, and service delivery models.• Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables, effectively manage the functional and technical team, support functional tracks of the transformation and relationships to ensure exceptional performance. • Manage and participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities.• Delivery consulting services, including strategy development, contract evaluation, and process management

    Requirements• Proven experience in a Consulting environment working closely with public sector clients.• Experience in the Middle East region is an asset. Knowledge of the Qatar market is preferable.• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) in English AND Arabic• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant major with a preference for a Masters• Years of Experience: Minimum 9 years of experience, 5 of which are in a Consulting firm.• Identify project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards..• Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates and provider performance.• Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, documents, reports etc.) takes place.

    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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    QA Automation Engineer | Halian

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Urgent hiring for a talented Software QA Engineer based in Jordan that can lay the groundwork and build a foundation of excellent QA practices now to springboard how my client scales and delivers software. ResponsibilitiesPlanning and prioritizing testing activitiesCoordinating with the Design team to discuss verification protocolsHelping identify weaknesses and problem areas in the software applicationSuggesting automated software test proceduresTracking software bugs and investigating the causesPointing out problem areasPreparing automation scripts

    Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or relatedPrevious work experience as a QA Engineer, QA Tester, or relevant position in the IT departmentComplete understanding of automation systems and databasesKnowledge of programming languages like JavaScript, HTML, and CSSBasic knowledge of scripting and other related proceduresExpertise in automation testing tools like Selenium, Katalon Studio, and CucumberUnderstanding of testing protocolsKnow-how of different types of testing methods like white box and black box testingFamiliarity with the software development process

    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

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    Strategy & Transformation Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting – Government – Strategy & Transformation – Manager (Doha)Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Government and Public Sector Transformation Management practice, within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.In joining, you’ll help federal, state and local government clients solve complex business issues and manage jurisdiction related risk. You’ll help our clients assess their operational and security and data management strategies so they can continue to operate more efficiently and effectively, both today and tomorrow.Business Unit OverviewThis is an exciting opportunity to work within the Government and Public Sector Business Unit and its Strategy and Transformation Management Consulting team, where you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategy based projects, to clients in the Government and Public Sector in the Middle East. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. You will be exposed to the PwC proprietary methodologies and tools built from experiences of numerous prior engagements and leading practices, to enable you to efficiently and effectively deliver to our clients in a timely and reliable manner.Responsibilities:As a Manager, you will 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:• Support the Strategy and Transformation Management Consulting team within the Government and Public sector.• Continuously expand on knowledge of the Middle East business environment and work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.• Manage strategy development and execution, as well as managing national transformation agenda. • Lead and deliver large, complex client engagements that identify, design, and implement creative solutions for Public Sector entities, helping them restructure their organizational structures, and service delivery models.• Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables, effectively manage the functional and technical team, support functional tracks of the transformation and relationships to ensure exceptional performance. • Manage and participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities.• Delivery consulting services, including strategy development, contract evaluation, and process management

    Requirements• Proven experience in a Consulting environment working closely with public sector clients.• Experience in the Middle East region is an asset. Knowledge of the Qatar market is preferable.• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) in English AND Arabic• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant major with a preference for a Masters• Years of Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience, 3 of which are in a Consulting firm.• Identify project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards..• Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates and provider performance.• Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, documents, reports etc.) takes place.

    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