Aurelia Butler

Employment:

Full Time

Our clients are increasingly looking to us to help them plan for growth and analyse all aspects of their overall strategy, which can include inorganic growth. When you join our experienced M&A team, you’ll be at the heart of that challenge, guiding clients through every stage of their transaction lifecycle, be it acquisitions, disposals, management buy-outs, buy-ins, fundraising, initial public offerings, takeovers, mergers and strategic reviews. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced M&A Strategy & Transactions professional to join our high performing team. As a M&A Manager, you will assist clients in assessing the strategic fit of a business by analyzing all aspects of a transaction, assessing the projected synergies, project managing the deal cycle, assisting in negotiations, and conducting financial modelling. You will leverage off an extensive global network, empowering you to provide sector-focused advice on the sale process from strategic positioning to close, and help execute acquisitions, alliances and mergers. You may advise C-suite executives and boards on evaluating strategic alternatives in the context of transactions. Key responsibilities You will participate in the execution of transactions across the client portfolio, preparing client reports and key documentation for fund-raising, acquisitions and disposals. You will take an active role in business development activities including involvement in the preparation of pitch books and other marketing materials, and meeting with existing / target clients. You will also be responsible for the following: – Originate and deliver transaction ideas, identifying opportunities, opening and leveraging relationships – Project manage the transactions, driving the transaction timetable, ensuring quality on client deliverables, as well as managing counterparties and other advisers to ensure transaction milestones are met – Understanding the key business drivers as well as predicting, identifying, and managing key issues and risks through insights, factual conclusions and advice – Lead, develop and counsel junior colleagues, share knowledge, and take an active role in the growth and development of the whole team

Skills and attributes for success – Experience of corporate finance in an investment bank, professional services firm or boutique with a track record of working on both the buy-side and sell-side, as well as finance raising. – The role would require strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements. – You will have sound commercial judgment and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems. To qualify you must have – As a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree ideally in a finance related topic or similar from a reputable University – At least 5 to 7 years’ experience in a M&A environment, including experience playing a key role in executing transactions – Strong communication, presentation & project management skills – Proven ability to produce high quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use – Flexibility to travel (approx. 25 to 75%). Ideally, you will also have – MBA or Master’s degree in finance (or related field) from a reputable University – CFA qualification – Transactions experience in a client facing role within a professional services, investment bank or similar organisation(s) – GCC experience or working in one of the mature markets – Arabic language skills would be an asset What we look for We are interested in 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 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

Employment:

Full Time

Deputy CIO Advisor required to oversee strategy of technology change within major Saudi BankClient Details* Major Saudi Arabian BankDescription* Overseeing different technology streams across functions of the bank* The different functions include retail banking, wholesale treasury and internal corporates functions of the bankJob Offer* Executive position with an leader in the industry* Progression across the business with a large remit of responsibility* Exciting role in an organisation going through significant change

* Candidates must have experience in a senior IT leadership within a bank in Saudi Arabia

Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting
Banking & Financial Services
Procurement
Property & Construction
Engineering & Supply Chain
Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
Human Resources
Sales
Marketing
Technology
Secretarial
Executive Search
Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

Employment:

Internship

Job Responsibilities Include:• Working and understanding of different IT environments and helping the team members on drafting the IT Audit working papers.• Also working on It General controls and Financial Controls such as IT Application controls that mainly focuses on the Significant Accounts identified as part of Financial Audit. • Researching IT audit issues, utilizing electronic data bases, new technologies (OS and DB) and finding out the niche solutions for these platforms. • Identifying, assessing, and informing senior staff members of IT audit related issues• Collaboratively working with client team members while building rapport and strong client relationships• Working closely with staff, Seniors, and HOD on all phases of the project

Skill Requirements:• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills• Strong technical aptitude and skillset• Demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment

Grant Thornton UAE is a member firm within Grant Thornton International Ltd. Grant Thornton UAE has been providing assurance and advisory services to growth oriented, entrepreneurial companies which are based in all markets and industries since 1966.

The extensive local and regional knowledge gained through the years has supported the development of the firm’s reputation for providing a distinctive client service to its local, national and international client base.

The firm adopts best in class international tools, methodologies and independence/ risk management standards across all service lines in order to ensure the service provided is to the highest technical, professional and ethical standards for the benefit of all its clients.

The firm’s mission is to be the adviser of choice to dynamic businesses, whilst being known as a bold and positive leader in its chosen markets. More

Employment:

Full Time

Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Indirect Tax – Deals Tax (VAT) Manager – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismVAT/GSTManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Indirect Tax 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 optimise cash flow and reduce risk by managing challenges related to indirect taxes. You’ll support our clients with all aspects of indirect taxation related to global, regional and domestic projects as well as comprehensive restructuring and reporting value added tax projects.Please apply only if the above required Job Requirements are satisfied.  Responsibilities:This role supports the wider tax function within Deals Tax/M&A, along with large-scale, cross-functional business process reviews. You will experience the complete deal cycle, from due diligence to negotiations, Day One planning, and business optimization. In this regard, successful candidates must be able to demonstrate intimate abilities with, and/or a proven record of success including: – Leading teams across the deal spectrum (due diligence, integration, separation, etc.); – Planning and overseeing integration and separation projects, including Day One readiness and execution, business process, and dependency and risk management; – Building relationships and communicating effectively to positively influence peers and stakeholders; – Scoping, planning, and managing client engagements and economics; and, – Contributing to solution development, including sales and delivery content, thought leadership, and client qualifications. – Leading large teams and multiple clients simultaneously; – Leveraging prior M&A experience; – Demonstrating proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving ability; – Taking initiative and working with ambiguous, changing requirements and constraints in a fast paced environment actively; – Possessing thorough project management skills and ability to structure work; – Having robust interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work well with others effectively in teams; – Communicating effectively in written and oral formats to various situations and audiences; and, – Willing and able to travel.

Job requirements:- 4-5 years experience in VAT with a reputable tax consultancy firm (preferably Big4) – Specialist knowledge and experience with M&A VAT deals is a must – Regional GCC VAT experience is a plus – Arabic fluency is a plus

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

Employment:

Internship

Job Responsibilities Include:• Reviewing and auditing business transaction cycles including cash, treasury, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses• Researching audit issues, utilizing electronic data bases, and review-tracking financial information utilizing audit related software• Identifying, assessing, and informing senior staff members of audit related issues• Collaboratively working with client team members while building rapport and strong client relationships• Working closely with staff, managers, and partners on all phases of the project

Skill Requirements:• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills• Strong technical aptitude and skillset• Demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment

Grant Thornton UAE is a member firm within Grant Thornton International Ltd. Grant Thornton UAE has been providing assurance and advisory services to growth oriented, entrepreneurial companies which are based in all markets and industries since 1966.

The extensive local and regional knowledge gained through the years has supported the development of the firm’s reputation for providing a distinctive client service to its local, national and international client base.

The firm adopts best in class international tools, methodologies and independence/ risk management standards across all service lines in order to ensure the service provided is to the highest technical, professional and ethical standards for the benefit of all its clients.

The firm’s mission is to be the adviser of choice to dynamic businesses, whilst being known as a bold and positive leader in its chosen markets. More

Employment:

Full Time

· Production support and maintenance of data systems and processes· Design and create data models based on various business requirement· Create database objects such as tables, views to build data proof-of-concept projects· Design packages related to the extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) process using Oracle PL/SQL· Reviewing query performance and optimizing code· Creating table indexes to improve database performance and apply appropriate index maintenance· Responsible for data profiling as well as SQL and database tuning / optimization· Analyze the client requirements and design technical solutions based on those requirements· Execute testing and implementation strategy, conduct appropriate functional and performance testing to identify and resolve process bottlenecks and data quality issues· Leverage self-service visualization tools to provide actionable insights into key business performance metrics· Develop applications from ground up using modern Analytics and BI platforms· Ensure code security, integrate continuously and ship code into our cloud Production environments· Participate in development and creation of a new enterprise data warehouse· Ability to grasp new technologies, quantitative methods and advanced analytics rapidly as needed to progress varied initiatives

· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (CS), Information System (IS), Management of Information System (MIS), Statistics, Analytical Finance, etc.· 2-4 years of practical experience with SQL technologies or ETL platforms as well as creation of stored procedures· Ability to write & troubleshoot SQL code & design stored procedures, functions, tables, views, indexes, & constraints· Excellent communication and analytical skills· Ability to work in team environment and client interfacing skills· To be successful in the role you will need to be intellectually curious, detail-oriented, open to new ideas, and possess a strong aptitude for visualization best practices and analytical methods.· Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, shell scripts, and TensorFlow is a plus.

Global Hotel Alliance brings together a unique collection of independent hospitality brands for GHA DISCOVERY, a multi-brand loyalty programme leveraging a shared technology platform. Through membership in GHA, hotel brands expand their global reach, drive incremental revenue by sharing customer data, and reduce dependence on third-party channels, all while maintaining management independence and individual positioning.

GHA represents a collection of 35 brands with 500 hotels in 85 countries serving more than 11 million members. The award-winning GHA DISCOVERY programme generates approximately $2 billion in revenue and over 8 million room nights annually. More

Employment:

Full Time

Financial Risk Management – Consultant – SAS Programmer – PakistanWhen you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche Advisory Saudi Limited.You’ll understand that Deloitte is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has received numerous awards in the last few years which include Best Employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).A career in Risk Advisory is all about the challenge of helping our clients manage risk and uncertainty, from the boardroom to the network. The spectrum of risk is broad, and our core competencies encompass control assurance, internal audit, corporate governance consulting, risk management, regulatory consulting, and IT security services. To be a Risk Advisory professional with Deloitte & Touche Advisory Saudi Limited to learn and grow and to tailor a career to your needs.Our PurposeDeloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:• Lead the way• Serve with integrity • Take care of each other • Foster inclusion• Collaborate for measurable impactDuring your tenure as a Consultant in Financial Risk and Regulatory Advisory, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:• Brand Building: To proactive contribute towards strengthening Deloitte’s brand. • To proactive seek opportunities and identify areas of enhancement to add value to our clients. • Business Development: Working on practice initiatives, and collaborating with teams to develop technical proposals.• People and Practice Management: To participate with other team members on multiple people and practice initiatives.• Responsibilities: Understand Deloitte’s core values. Adherence to code of conduct and other Deloitte policies. • Daily communication’s with senior team members and peers• Work under pressure, on multiple tasks. Addressing requirements and tasks raised by senior team members. • Understanding and Adherence to Quality and Risk Management requirementsLeadership Capabilities:• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact. • Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development, acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills • Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business

Qualifications:• Bachelors/ master’s in finance, from a reputable university.• Experience working with SAS Analytics Pro, SAS Enterprise Guide• Proficient in writing SAS codes at least Base SAS, SAS Reporting, SAS STAT, SAS Macros • Experience in building SAS datasets, SAS macros, templates and utilities for data cleaning and reporting.• Develop SAS coding and table templates for preparing, processing and analysing clinical data.• Utilize SDTM guidelines to build datasets.• Write SAS programs to generate tables, listings, and figures and analysis datasets.• Identify and edit checks per the data validation plan or data management plan.• Validate the programmed analysis datasets, tables, listing and figures.• Perform analyses defined in the statistical analysis.• Good communication and presentation skill• Perform quality control on final reports.• Establish monitoring of data transfers for ongoing trials to identify study conduct or data quality issues.• Willing to travel to Riyadh, KSA• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Banking, Consulting or Professional Financial Services industry.• Base Location/ Work Location – Pakistan

Deloitte is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.

With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte’s more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.

Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

Integrity
Outstanding value to markets and clients
Commitment to each other
Strength from cultural diversity More

Employment:

Full Time

Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryConsulting R&Q plays a key role as an enabler in supporting Middle East Consulting (“Consulting”) to achieve its strategy. Our Consulting practice has grown significantly on the back of an increasing number of multi-million-dollar, multi-territory, technology enabled transformation projects. Increasing use of contingent workforce, lower cost network firms and service delivery centres and more innovative commercial models have added complexity and increased contractual and delivery risk. Furthermore, our clients’ expectations about what we are responsible for often exceed our contractual responsibilities, which needs careful management. Our engagement teams need close guidance and support from trusted advisers in R&Q to manage these risks while protecting our reputation and brand.We support Consulting project teams throughout the entire engagement lifecycle from bidding through contracting and on into delivery, taking a partnership approach to work alongside and collaborate with partners and teams. We have been continuously upskilling and growing our team and are now looking for experienced business professionals to help us continue to support the business.We are looking for experienced professionals at Manager level who are solutions-focused, skilled at building relationships, enjoy being at the heart of change and want to be part of a relevant, cohesive, vibrant and growing team.  Role Responsibilities- Acting as the first point of contact for queries from consulting engagement teams, providing timely and solution-focused pragmatic advice. – Supporting the pursuit of large scale transformation opportunities, working alongside the engagement and Consulting leadership and other risk management functions. – Negotiating with clients on contracting challenges, with support from our legal counsel and senior stakeholders in the business. – Participating in internal governance forums for  high value and higher risk engagements to support teams to manage contracting and delivery risks – Participating in special projects to deliver the continuous change that is needed to improve the quality outcomes and profitability of Consulting.  – Delivering training to partners and staff across Consulting, including one-to-one sessions and seminar-based training. – Building trusted relationships across Consulting and other support teams, acting as a dedicated business advisor to Partners and Directors. – Coaching new joiners and junior team members.

Key Requirements- Interest in understanding the types of risks Consulting faces – reputationally, financially, permissibility of services – and how these are mitigated or managed by the firm. – Be a self-starter who is proactive and flexible and has a positive attitude – Ability to provide pragmatic advice, whilst protecting the firm by understanding the importance of the firm’s ‘red lines’. – Be able to work both independently and as a team, with good project management skills, able to prioritise and manage multiple projects at a time while working to agreed deadlines. – Be creative and willing to think of new and innovative approaches to our work. It would be desirable for you to have: – Experience of working in a Consulting/ advisory client facing role preferably on large technology enabled transformation programmes – Experience of implementation/governance of enterprise applications such as SAP S/4 HANA, Oracle EBS/Fusion, Salesforce Customer 360 , Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be an advantage – Experience of working in risk management in a Big 4 environment Communication:- The individual must be bilingual and proficient in English and Arabic. – Be a clear, effective and self confident communicator who can adapt their style for different audiences and across multiple channels. – Have an ability to influence and communicate clearly and with self-confidence to all levels of partners and staff, including at the most senior levels.

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