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    Senior Consultant – Compliance Monitoring (CMAT) – FS Risk | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    In the Financial Services Risk team, you will be expected to provide strategic sourcing services related to regulatory compliance, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls and internal audit, to our clients in financial services (FS) industry. You are also required to assist organizations to maintain effective and efficient controls, in order to manage organizational and strategic risks. Additionally be able to contribute to our Consulting business in FS Risk where services on FCC target operating models, business processes and internal controls are in compliance with regulatory requirements without compromising on customer experience that are provided to the client. Role and Responsibilities – Perform testing of controls as per plan and documentation of test outcome including evidence and record exceptions in the templates approved by banking client – Assess operating effectiveness, review of evidence & documentation, monitor and report metrics and KPIs – Document reports containing findings and recommendations based on the design and – operating effectiveness reviews

    To qualify for the role you must have – 3+ years of experience as CMAT analyst or relevant field – Good understanding of economic or market issues and the ability to interpret their impact on clients – Possess strong interpersonal and teaming skills – Leverage technology to continually learn, improve service delivery and maintain our leading edge best practices – Strong presentation skills and proficiency in the use of PowerPoint, Word and Excel – Build an understanding of our solutions, share knowledge and be able to draw on subject matter specialists accordingly – Self-motivated with lots of energy and drive What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization What we offerWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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

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

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

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    Indirect Tax Senior Consultant | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services and People Advisory Services. The opportunity Joining our Indirect Tax team, you’ll be a part of a globally integrated team helping leading organizations to move goods and services around the world more effectively. You’ll combine your technical skills and practical experience across industries and geographies to provide tailored advice to clients. This will include identifying risk areas and sustainable planning opportunities for indirect taxes throughout the tax life cycle. You’ll advise clients on VAT treatment of new and complex transactions and help resolve classification or other disputes and issues with the authorities. Your proactive, pragmatic and integrated strategies will help our clients achieve their potential in today’s global environment. Your key responsibilities Client responsibilities You are expected to work effectively as a member of a worldwide network of professional advisors, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress. You must also collaborate with a team of VAT professionals to combine diverse cross-border transaction experience with local tax knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries. Participating and assisting in preparing for meetings with management teams will be part of your role. You will be assisting in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties. You will also develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and build strong internal relationships within the VAT practice, Indirect Tax and across other service lines. Technical responsibilities You must build a deep understanding of the Customs Law and its practical application across the countries. You are expected to understand and apply the regional Free Trade Agreements and key customs concepts such as valuation, classification and origin. You will be identifying and discussing VAT considerations for clients to be aware of in their outbound investments. Engaging with colleagues in overseas offices to deliver VAT advice in respect of global jurisdictions will be part of your responsibilities. You will also prepare for the potential introduction of VAT in the different countries and to discuss with clients how this may impact them as well as work with internal teams to provide indirect tax expertise for audit and transaction projects.

    Skills and attributes for success You must be able to build strong client relationships & excellently communicate in a range of situations in both written and oral English. You should also be able to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards. You are expected to be a client focused and commercially aware team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. You must also possess project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget. You should also be able to solve problems creatively and pragmatically. To qualify for the role you must have – A degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting – At least three years of relevant experience as Indirect Tax professional – Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. However, we will consider candidates with from law firms or with relevant industry experience – Customs duty advisory experience is preferable, but we will also consider candidates with VAT/GST advisory experience Ideally, you’ll also have – A relevant Masters degree, CPA or ACA/CA/CPA/CMA/SOCPA/Law qualification/CTA or equivalent tax qualification – Experience working in multicultural teams – Good verbal/written communication skills – Strong organizational, project management and analytical skills. – Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others – Coordination and prioritization skills – Independent in managing own workload, ability to work under pressure and to keep things moving and to juggle multiple tasks – Excellent team player What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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

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

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

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    Tax – Digital Services – Tax Technology Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismTechnology StrategyManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryJob Description SummaryThe Digital Strategy and Operations team is a multidisciplinary regional team that supports both public and private sector clients, helping them to navigate the large tax and digital transformation that is taking place in the Middle East. The team has a particular focus on tax transformation projects that impact tax strategy, processes, policies and technologies. We support our clients by enabling their tax function to operate efficiently and effectively. A career within Digital Strategy and Operations, will provide you with the opportunity to work at the heart of the large scale tax transformation that the region is going through. You will have exposure to a variety of different projects and clients. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and understands how technology can be applied to tax problems.To really stand out and make us ?t for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: – Pursue opportunities to develop existing and new skills outside of your comfort zone – Manage differently skilled resources in digital tax team to enhance their development – Participate in growing digital tax team by identifying skills required and work closely with the recruitment team to select the right resources – Act to resolve issues which prevent effective team working, even during times of change and uncertainty. – Coach others and encourage them to take ownership of their development – Analyze complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations – Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations – Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet the firm’s/client’s expectations – Develop a perspective on key global trends, including globalisation, and how they impact the firm and our clients – Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties – Focus on building trusted relationships – Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct

    Job RequirementsThe ideal candidate has: – A good understanding of different technologies applied in a tax environment – A good understanding of how tax is set up in ERP and other systems – Experience with data analytics for tax – Experience with automation solutions like workflow automation and RPA – Experience with dashboards and data visualization – The ability to articulate how to solve a tax business problem by using the best fit technology by taking into account all circumstances – The ability to demonstrate a good understanding of general business processes and the impact of tax and technology on this – A good understanding of the core elements of a tax department and the implications of technology for tax- Preferably had exposure to different taxes – Preferably had experience with E-invoicing – A mindset to search for solutions – A Masters degree in IT, Economics or similar.

    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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    Senior Business Process Analyst | TRS Staffing Solutions

    Employment:

    Full Time

    ObjectiveProvide assistance to Finance & Investments division in optimizing the existing business by initiating, managing and implementing identified process improvement projects to support the overall business growth of the companyResponsibilities• Review the existing business processes, work-flows and standard operating procedures in various finance functions such as E-Invoicing & E-Banking(semi host to host and host to host implementation)• Initiative to Implement Invoice and Payment Approval authority matrix in Oracle• Business Implementation of collection system for accounts receivables and implementation of supplier portal.• Conduct research and analyses related to the optimization and improvement of various process, such as cost and manpower benchmarks, operating model, organization structure etc.• Apply qualitative and quantitative techniques to interpret the data and produce substantiated recommendations• Proactively identify and prepare business cases for opportunities to improve processes in conjunction with the process owners• Initiate, scope and manage the projects for the identified process improvement initiatives• Coordinate with relevant finance functions to document the business processes, work-flows and standard policies & procedures• Monitor implementation of business improvement initiatives for the Finance & Investments function• Act a single point of contact in relation to all business processes and workflows• Responsible for management reporting / ad-hoc business reporting requirements to facilitate decision making• Perform other job related tasks as assigned• Follow specified systems, processes and procedures, implemented in the workplace, to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and other requirements/standards• Work safely at all times, protecting the health and safety of everyone in the workplace

    Salary:
    QAR
    25,000 to 28,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: Schooling allowance (up to 3 children), Family health insurance, Family annual flights home, Relocation allwoance, Gratuity

    • Finance degree• 7+ years of experience using leading business improvement methodologies and processes (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma, PMP or similar)• Formal Business Improvement methodology accreditation (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma Black/Green Belt, PMP) will be preferred• Extensive experience in finance• Experience in big 4 accounting firms

    Established in 1984

    TRS works around the world finding and connecting the best talent with businesses and organisations that: design, build, operate, maintain or support the production of goods and services for a variety of industry sectors covering; oil, gas, chemicals, infrastructure, life sciences, manufacturing, mining, power, renewable energy and public sector. More

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    TechOps Engineer | Halian

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Reporting to the head TechOps of you will be responsible for shaping our clients journey in the cloud with scalability and security at the heart of solution design. • Overseeing the day to day operation of the companies cloud computing strategy through deployment, management, and support for cloud native applications.• Creating technical literature, such as training materials, architecture decision records and architecture reference implementation.

    • 5+ years of AWS or other cloud providers Solution Architecture and Design.• Prior roles in at least one other IT function (e.g. development, operations)• Excellent knowledge of cloud computing technologies and current computing trends.• Strong knowledge of AWS landing zones with multi-account structures and complex networking constructs.• Experience in CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and Self-Service approaches.• Ability to envision and communicate technical concepts in non-technical language with non-technical people• Self-motivated and independent thinker; willing to challenge and be challenged in a constructive

    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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    Azure Cloud Architect | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse is working exclusively with a software company which is part of a well-known Multinational group who are looking to hire an Azure Cloud Architect to join their growing team.In this role, You will lead and support implementation of azure and other public cloud services environment in areas of system integration and infrastructure. Your main responsibilities include architecting and designing complex cloud solutions to the product engineering, project and managed services teams. You will be working closely with the product engineering and project teams to develop and improve automation.

    The successful candidate should hold a Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field and have at least 4 Years of experience in architecting enterprise cloud infrastructure and application solutions in medium to large size companies, and also have strong working knowledge of Azure technologies and Microsoft Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services, and Multi-Factor Authentication technologies. Experience working in the Dynamics 365 business applications and having an Azure cloud certification will be considered an asset. This position is based in Europe and you should have the appropriate papers/clearance for the travel purpose.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    Top Big4 – Senior Manager – Real Estate Consulting | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We have been mandated by one of the Top Tier Big 4s Consultancy Firms, help source a Senior Manager (Arabic speaking – Must) with extensive experience in strategy consulting, and operational topics within the Real Estate sector.Role Summary:The real estate practice services include business restructuring, org transformation, gov. policy implementation, strategy dev., operational excellence. Clients are Government Housing/ Real Estate Programs and Regulators Real Estate Developers and Contractors, and Real Estate Financers and Investors.Line of Service: AdvisoryAs a Senior Manager within the REC team, you will be expected to:- Lead end-to-end Real Estate consulting engagements focused on evaluating current state, structuring analyses, applying analytical frameworks, and conceptualizing strategy development.- Lead and coach cross-functional internal and client teams, across business and Real Estate value chain- Developing yourself personally, taking a keen interest in trends in Real Estate industry and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market- Contribute to the team growth by leading, and winning proposals to support our clients in Strategy development, operating model, organization structure, transformation and Implementation management, and operational excellence (processes and services)- You will undertake primarily client delivery work in KSA Supporting the development of new propositions to help our client standardize their operations in the most efficient and effective manner.- You will develop your understanding of the key themes in the real estate market and in the region.

    – Education: Bachelor’s degree- Preferable qualifications: MBA, PMP.- Years of Experience: Minimum 9 years of experience in management consulting focusing on Real-estate Industry- Exceptional analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills that will allow to understand the drivers of a business, analyze their data, and use this to provide insight and advice to our clients- Extensive experience in managing strategy development and organizational transformation /restructuring projects- In-depth understanding and experience of strategy management and implementation, operating models design, change management, portfolio monetization and optimization strategies.- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.- Language Skills: Fluent in both English and Arabic

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.

    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.

    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.

    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.

    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More

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    Head of Innovation (CDO) – Digital Bank – Kuwait | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently supporting a thriving bank in Kuwait in building its digital transformation team. They are currently looking to hire a Head of Innovation who has a specialization in digital innovation and strategy. The main responsibility is to ensure digitalization and obtain new opportunities for the bank to place the customer at the center of the development process and oversee the implementation of new technologies for the bank.JOB SCOPEStrategic:- Design the digital strategy in alignment with the bank’s overall strategy.- Prioritize and run digital projects to ensure that the banks Digital Strategy is executed on time and efficiently- Define a yearly budget according to the strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations of the different functions within the Digital Unit- Manage the budget allocated with actual costs incurredOperations:- Define customer experience vision in digital channels and optimize customer journeys acrosschannels- Oversee the management of digital channels to serve as an enabler for the business units in thebank (Retail, Corporate, and Real Estate)- Oversee and encourage the use of Agile methodology to improve time to market of digitalproducts- Follow local and international trends from both a technological and a business perspective- Pushes to set a digital culture within the Digital Unit and the rest of the Bank

    – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or any related discipline, MBA or master’s degree is highly desirable- The role is expected to have at least 10+ years of related work experience in strategic digital transformation projects in the banking space – Strong knowledge of banking business processes- Deep knowledge and understanding of key Technology trends within financial institutions- Experienced in an agile way of working

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.

    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.

    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.

    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.

    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More