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    Customer Account Executive | A Leading Group In The Middle East

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    Full Time

    Customer Account Executive in the insurance industry• Dealing with existing policyholders by answering their daily requests• Meeting policyholders to renew insurance policies• Excellent communication, negotiating and networking skills with top management and decision makers• Ability to work cross-functionally across different business processes

    Key Requirements/Skills/Experience :• Languages : English, Arabic• Communication skills• Junior or fresh graduateIf you are interested in the position above and think you have the right profile please send your resume.

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    International Tax / M&A – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

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    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement 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.You will be involved in inbound tax matters as well as M&A transactions and company formations.  A detailed description of the type of work is as follows:    – Advising clients on the choice of vehicles to undertake business pursuant to Qatar’s laws and regulations as well as assisting clients to set up their businesses in Qatar (e.g. formation of companies).   – Drafting and reviewing documents and agreements (e.g. articles of association, shareholders’ agreements, service agreements) and dealing with the relevant ministries. – Advising multinational clients to structure their investments and operations in Qatar and the wider Middle East region in a tax efficient manner.   – Advising large Qatari and GCC clients (including sovereign wealth funds) on the tax efficient structuring of their global investments (e.g. private equity, real estate, infrastructure, listed securities etc) across multiple territories.   – M&A work including tax due diligence, tax efficient structuring of acquisitions (e.g. shares v assets, holding structures etc) and input into SPA and includes both inbound into the region as well as outbound acquisitions by strategic Qatari clients.   Our clients include a number of Shariah compliant banks so there is opportunity to be involved in Islamic Finance work as well. A good understanding of international tax issues (e.g. holding structures, double tax treaties, permanent establishment issues, withholding taxes, taxation systems of other countries etc).

    Requirements: – Good understanding of M&A practices, including, consulting multinational corporations, privately held companies and partnerships with respect to the tax aspects of planning, structuring and executing transactions of all sizes; analyzing proposed transactions for unusual tax risks or undetermined tax benefits; and advising clients on tax-efficient restructurings, divestitures, spin-offs, due diligence and strategy formulation. – Strong technical and report writing skills – including the ability to interpret legislation and by-laws and review and draft agreements  – Excellent project management skills – including managing multiple projects simultaneously across a number of jurisdictions as well as management of resources, budget, billing, collection – Fluency in written and spoken English (fluency in Arabic is also preferred but not essential) – Coaching, developing, mentoring and training junior staff  – At least 7 years of relevant work experience required – Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting required. Master of Science in Taxation, or Master of Law degree in Taxation preferred. – Experience in identifying and addressing client needs – Building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships – Considerable experience as a team leader – Good business writing and Excel skills – Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness

    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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    Strategy & Operations Specialist | Michael Page

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    Full Time

    As Senior Associate, you will work as internal consulting expert to support the organisation’s digitisation process, along with the COO and Heads of Departments. This is part of the organisation’s long term strategic initiatives to contribute to their ongoing growth and cater to their vision of optimising returns for their diversified portfolios.Client DetailsThis is an established and successful financial services organisation in Bahrain who are going through a very exciting stage in their development and evolution.Description* Liaise with senior management to understand the firm’s requirements and ensure they are aligned to its’ long – term strategy.* Oversee improvement, enhancement, and automation of teams (Finance, Fund operations, Client Services, etc.)* Conduct analysis of key financial trends and performance metrics through financial models to provide insights that support the CEO and the COO’s decision making.* Incorporate insights and recommendations from the leadership team to develop strategic plan of action for the future.Job Offer* Attractive, tax-free salary * Strategic role with the opportunity to play a part in the evolution of a hugely successful organisation.

    * Bachelor’s degree with preference to candidates from Finance, Accounting or Economics background from reputable institutions. Master’s degree or other qualifications are an advantage.* Candidates must have 3-7 years’ experience in strategy / management consulting or financial institutions with expertise in change management, financial planning, and analysis.* Strong MS Excel and Power Point skills.* Expertise in developing financial models with Excel.* Excellent verbal and written presentation skills* Proven leadership skills with the ability to interact and engage with the C-level management and executive leadership team.* Attention to detail and ability to work in high pressure environment.

    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

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    Solutions Architect, Amazon Payment Services Solutions Architect | Amazon.ae

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    Full Time

    DescriptionJob summaryAbout Amazon Payment Services APS:We serve the needs of online shoppers in all Arabic speaking and surrounding countries through our trusted, secure payment network that gives everyone the opportunity to shop online safely and easily. We build trust between buyers and online sellers by enabling consumers to transact online using the payment options they prefer with complete security and peace of mind while supporting the most popular payment methods available globally. APS is regional expert in payment processing technology and solutions across major markets in the GCC & Levant countries, operating in UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan and Qatar.Primary Responsibilities:Do you want to develop the next generation Payments products for MEA’s fastest growing e-commerce company? Do you enjoy working in an entrepreneurial environment, solving complex technical problems and delivering innovative solutions? If so, join us on Amazon MEA Payments Tech team. We are a group of talented technical professionals that are empowered and driven to build innovative, world-class experiences for millions of Amazon customers. The Amazon MEA Payments Tech team is responsible to build great payments products and experiences using various technologies to solve complex problems related to distributed systems, scalable architecture, machine learning, and algorithms.Your broad responsibilities will include: Owning the technical engagement and ultimate success around specific implementation projects, working cross-organizationally to facilitate widespread use and adoption of the payments platform.The ideal candidate will possess customer facing skills, drive discussions with senior personnel regarding trade-offs, best practices, and risk mitigation, have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business.Solutions Architect engage with APS merchant and solution provider technical teams to integrate the APS payments product line into their website and back office systems. You should be an effective communicator and quick to learn new tools and systems. Our environment is fast-paced and requires someone who is comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.Responsibilities:· Act as product consultant/expert by learning how our products work, both from a technical implementation standpoint as well as a business process standpoint, and then leveraging that knowledge to help merchants and solution providers complete their integrations in a timely and quality manner.· Serve as a key technical member of the Business Development team in helping to ensure customer success in building applications and services on the payments platform.· Engage with managed merchants and solution providers via phone, email and web to support integrations· Review integrations to ensure completeness and quality standards are maintained· Ensure on-time launches by managing integration efforts according to a standard or customized project plan.· Write, edit and/or review customer-facing aids (guides, templates, webinars) in integration efforts.· Identify areas of potential customer dissatisfaction with policy/process on Amazon Payments integration materials and work with relevant team(s) to improve the merchant experience.

    Basic Qualifications· 5+ years of experience managing complex technology projects· Experience with agile development methodologies (i.e. Scrum, XP, etc)· Experience with project delivery for large, cross-functional projects· Experience with object oriented development and design (preferably in both client and server development solutions)· Experience and proficiency with web technologies and tools· Strong analytical and problem solving skills.· A passion for data-driven decision-making.Preferred Qualifications· Strong customer focus and ability to demonstrate pragmatic decision-making· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills· Experience in non-technical aspects including idea generation, business analysis, and process optimization.· Arabic language skills (preferred)· Excellent planning, organizational, communication and time management skills.· Ability to juggle many tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-moving environment, and must be a self-starter who is excited about technology.

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

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    Application Developer – IBM Cloud Integration | IBM Middle East

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    Full Time

    Introduction As an Application Developer, you will lead IBM into the future by translating system requirements into the design and development of customized systems in an agile environment. The success of IBM is in your hands as you transform vital business needs into code and drive innovation. Your work will power IBM and its clients globally, collaborating and integrating code into enterprise systems. You will have access to the latest education, tools and technology, and a limitless career path with the world’s technology leader. Come to IBM and make a global impact!

    Your Role and Responsibilities Develops and supports Integration applications for Cloud migrations and support. Experienced on cloud integration/ containerization on App Connect Enterprise, API Connect, APIGEE, Kafka, Aspera, and CP4I.

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Java Developer | Adecco

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    Contract

    Software Engineer Experience – 3 to 6 yearsLocation – SaudiNotice Period – immediate to 15 Days onlyExpertise in Java, Spring Boot and GraphQLEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Information Technology or another related field or Equivalent3+ years of experience in Spring Boot.3+ years of experience in GraphQL.Passion to stay on top of the latest happenings in the tech world and an attitude to discuss and bring those into play.Strong collaboration and communication skills within distributed project teamsExcellent written and verbal communication skills

    Software Engineer Experience – 3 to 6 yearsLocation – SaudiNotice Period – immediate to 15 Days onlyExpertise in Java, Spring Boot and GraphQLEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Information Technology or another related field or Equivalent3+ years of experience in Spring Boot.3+ years of experience in GraphQL.Passion to stay on top of the latest happenings in the tech world and an attitude to discuss and bring those into play.Strong collaboration and communication skills within distributed project teamsExcellent written and verbal communication skills

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

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

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    Audit & Assurance – Experienced Associate | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

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    When 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 ME. 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 Audit at Deloitte & Touche Middle East is a key link in the financial reporting chain, putting you in the position of trusted advisor to businesses across the region. Your people skills will be required for the latter, while your analytical mind will be another integral requirement for success. You will need the flexibility to implement our international audit approach while bringing to the fore your understanding of the complexities and unique circumstances of our clients and the business landscape across our diverse region. All this while adhering to the highest standards of independence, professional objectivity and technical excellence.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 impact Working in the Jordanian Resource Center gives you great exposure to the UAE/Gulf Market. • During your tenure as an Experienced Associate in Audit & Assurance (JRC), you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:• Have knowledge of relevant accounting standards applicable to the entity and perform risk assessment procedures to provide a basis for the identification and assessments of the risks of material misstatement• Delivery of high quality audits via a number of enablers like Global Audit Imperatives, methodology, content, guidance, learning and other tools• Formulate reasonable judgements and conclusion in order to deliver informative and timely outputs.• Compliance with auditing and accounting standards, relevant laws and regulations (including specific local laws and regulations), ethical standards, independence requirements and the audit firm’s quality control procedures.• Liaises effectively with onshore and offshore Centres of Excellence in the delivery of relevant tasks, understanding the scope of work delegated to them and the importance of providing accurate and complete information to themLeadership 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

    • Degree in Accounting, Auditing or related field• 1 – 2 years of experience in Accounting, Auditing, or any related field• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). • Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English)• Location Amman Jordan – Working on UAE Market• Can travel to UAE when needed

    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

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    Consulting Manager – People & Organisation (CIPS) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAdvisory – People and OrganisationManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within People and Organisation services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients reset their talent strategies and deliver extraordinary business results through their people. We focus on evaluating and managing their unique challenges so our clients can maximise their return on the overall investment in human capital. You’ll gain a tremendous depth of expertise in all aspects of human capital, including creating sustainable value through people culture and change, designing compensation and retirement strategies, and improving human capital operations. You will be bilingual in English and Arabic, have worked either within the Big 4 or boutique HR consultancy with experience in Financial Services/Banking industries.As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Add value to our clients by helping them address complex people related issues, deliver on a sound HR strategy, achieve sustainable results and demonstrate real impact.- Reporting to a People and Organisation Director or Partner lead cross-functional internal and client teams to develop and deliver strategic people and organisational change in challenging client environments and high-growth industries, with a particular focus on Organisational Change and Culture.- Advise clients on strategic people-related matters and design solutions that can help transform clients’ organisations.- Work closely with People and Organisation Directors and client teams to build strong relationships at all levels and act as the day-to-day project manager.- Collaborate with senior PwC colleagues throughout the client assignment and take responsibility for developing junior colleagues through on-the-job coaching, knowledge sharing and consistent feedback.- Be the team go-to-person for Organisational Change and Culture and maintain a keen interest in HR trends and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market.- Assist in creating and presenting winning proposals to support our clients in the UAE and broader Middle East.- Work with colleagues across all Middle Eastern offices on client engagements and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.- Keep up to date with current regional and global economic and business trends.- Whilst working in the People and Organisation team you will further build on your knowledge of the key themes in the market and in the region. – You will work collaboratively with other People and Organisation experts to shape the future of our clients and to bring about positive change. – You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.- The following qualification(s) are preferable and beneficial for the candidate to perform the role CIPD, GPHR, SHRM or equivalent is preferred.

    Language Skills: – Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Fluency in both English and Arabic is a prerequisite.- Experience with Financial Services and/or banking clients essential- Proven experience of managing and delivering high-quality strategic engagements across multiple industries.- Experience of building strong client relationships across multiple industries and geographies.- In-depth understanding of strategic change management and communication activities, including but not limited to, conducting interviews and facilitating workshops with senior client leadership; developing new HR strategies and policies, processes and procedures to reflect new market challenges, economic impacts, technological changes, or competitive pressures.- Strong interest and passion for developing, growing and leading a team through coaching and mentoring, as well as proactive knowledge sharing.- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.- Proven IT skills in the following programmes Excel, Word and PowerPoint.- The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East.- 8-10 years of relevant experience in human capital management ideally with one of the Big 4 firms, HR consulting companies or a global strategy house.

    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