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    ISO Consultant | One Of The Leading Total Solutions Provider In Qatar

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • They possess the complete application knowledge of the processes defined by ISO standards. • The different available versions of the structure of ISO standards are known to them; with this, they apply their knowledge to the proper place in the required process.• They thoroughly study the processes, procedures, and activities each and every function of the organization and then map them according to the international standards, so that they become more effective & efficient.

    • Time management skills• Gap analysis• Energetic• Good communication skills• The ability to work as part of a team.• Interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.• Creativity and innovation.• Problem-solving and strategic planning ability.• Analytical skills.• Flexibility.• The ability to cope with pressure and challenges

    One of the leading ‘Total Solutions’ provider in Qatar. More

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    Senior Legal Consultant (Bilingual) | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for an Arabic Speaking senior qualified attorney/lawyer/solicitor (preferably admitted) to join at an Senior Consultant level in the Quality and Risk Management (QRM) team in the capacity of a Senior Legal Advisor in the Risk Advisory Business line, reporting to the Risk Advisory Risk Lead and indirectly to the Business Risk Leader.Responsibilities:Legal:- Primary reviewer for all Arabic contracts and legal documents;- Review ongoing projects on any lifecycle – legal, reputational or other risks,- Liaise with relevant leadership, functions or industries to ensure that legal risk has been identified, and recommend actions or safeguards to be implemented;- Provide legal and legal risk management advice on contract management, contracting risk and deal structuring;- Formulate legal opinion and disseminate as communication;- Interpretation and advice on legal documentation.Contract Negotiation:- Manage contractual landscape end to end from Opportunity until close-out of Engagement;- Assess legal implications of various opportunities and implementation for Engagements;- Prepare, review and modify contractual mediums to assist and support various delivery activities;- Negotiate, review and draft commercial legal documentation for business transactions.Contract Management:- Review, edit and negotiate Change Orders and Amendments to the Services Agreement;- Review, edit and negotiate basic contracts and other transactional documents (e.g. SOWs, NDAs, Change Orders, and Amendments) throughout the continuance of the Engagement;- Liaise with the Engagement management team, Quality Risk Assurance and internal Legal;- Interpret expectations, obligations, assumptions and provide a business analysis for consideration, and coordinate and document change;- Communicate expectations and standards with key stakeholders;- Protect interests, property, confidential information and marks;- Communicate and summarize contract and business deal proposition to present to leadership.Service and Product Risk Management:- Deep understanding of the different service and product offerings delivered in the Engagement together with their inherent risks;- Classifying, evaluating, and monitoring risks, and implementing mitigations for the risks identified.

    – Admitted Attorney / Solicitor / Barrister;- 4-6 years post qualification experience in reviewing Arabic & English documents (Contracts – Agreements) .- Experience in a reputable Legal Practice;- Prior Consulting experience preferential (other Big 4);- Arabic speaker is a MUST- the candidate should be able to fluently read and review Arabic and English legal documents.

    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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    PowerSchool Coordinator | Canadian International School (CIS)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    CIS is currently recruiting for an experienced PowerSchool Coordinator to join.The PowerSchool Coordinator plays an integral role in the administration of the school and is primarily responsible for: (1) the proper enrollment of every student and (2) the integrity and smooth operation of the school’s Student Information System. The Enrollment/PowerSchool Coordinatordirectly enrolls students and collaborates with various departments to secure relevant information and submit required forms. The Enrollment/PowerSchool Coordinator also manages the school’s student information database, runs queries to extract information, coordinates data reporting and, trains/supports users.

    – Extensive working knowledge of Pearson’s PowerSchool/PowerTeacher;- Bachelor Degree in Information Systems or related subject;- 2 years experience in a similar role;- Experience in student enrollment and information systems;- Strong quantitative analytical skills;- Excellent communication skills;- Expert knowledge of excel, access and/or other data analysis software as well as complementary software;- Ability to integrate third party applications and databases is preferable;- Some knowledge of computer programming is desirable but not essential for this role.

    Welcome to a school that responds to the needs of 21st century expatriate students. We are living in an international community, so our school must provide a learning environment that cultivates the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to compete in an increasingly global society. Right from the embracing arch at the entrance of CIS, students, parents, teachers and staff know that they are walking into a facility that has been purposely designed for a community of learners to meet the demands of our international world.

    At CIS, the Alberta Program of Study provides the internationally renowned standards and curriculum framework to support Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL), a student-centered educational philosophy that has proven to increase students abilities to problem-solve. Students are presented a guiding question, and then must use their prior knowledge and skills to build direct and meaningful correlations to solve the problem. Math, English, Social Studies, Science, Information and Communication Technology, Fine Arts fuse as they are explored in real life contexts that demand and allow for multiple intelligences to shine. More

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    Data Security & Encryption Services Consultant | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Information and Data are some of the most important organizational assets in today’s businesses. As a Security Consultant, you will be a key advisor for IBM’s clients, analyzing business requirements to design and implement the best security solutions for their needs. You will apply your technical skills to find the balance between enabling and securing the client’s organization with the cognitive solutions that are making IBM the fastest growing enterprise security business in the world.Your Role and Responsibilities The Data Protection and Encryption Services Consultant (based in Riyadh, Saudi) is responsible for deploying and supporting the Guardium suite of security products including I BM Guardium Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) and Guardium Data Encryption for IBM customers. The Data Security and Encryption Services Consultant will be a key performer and critical team member in delivering IBM DAM, Encryption and Data Security projects across some of the most exciting clients in Saudi Arabia and the region. The candidate will help implement infrastructure and run long term Encryption and DAM projects and programs that support a holistic Data Security Protection. The candidate should be knowledgeable about how DAM & Encrpytion fits into the broader Security Program and generally understand Data Security concepts around data loss prevention (DLP), tokenization and masking, database activity monitoring, Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) and be able to convey security offering capabilities during pursuits. You will help drive a data-centric protection agenda for clients that is tool agnostic, bringing the best that IBM and its strategic partners have to offer around structured data protection to clients. You will be able to apply a consulting approach using knowledge gained from previous roles, experiences and engagements, IBM’s intellectual capital, knowledge of the market/industry, and your own research to address client’s security challenges. This includes working as a team member with client personnel to identify functional and non-functional requirements and subsequently working on the identification, justification and design of the client’s solution. We pride ourselves on being vendor neutral and developing solutions that are the best fit for our customers’ requirements. This means you won’t just work with IBM technology; you will work with technology from of our alliances and other vendors. Are you passionate about keeping current and open to new ideas? To develop your knowledge, along with the cooperative nature of the team, you will be encouraged to constantly learn and improve by visiting industry events and workshops. You will also have access to the global IBM education portal which you are also encouraged to explore as we believe that education and development should not be exclusively security based. Making time to think and explore leads us to develop new ideas and to be better able to help our clients. We are focused on developing talent and industry leading skills. IBM believes in career growth and flexibility. If your desire is to help empower people with unmatched security while working in a supportive and engaging environment, your career and your future will be made with IBM. Projects are based across the Saudi Arabia, often on client premises. The expectation of team members is that they will travel to support clients on site across the region if need arises. All permanent IBM employees have the opportunity to apply to work flexibly under the IBM Flexible Working Policy. Any flexibility is subject to prior management approval in line with business needs. General responsibilities – Create architectural designs that translate into solution requirements – Creating & delivering the solution element of security proposals, this could be administrative, operational or technical – Assisting Sales with responding to requests for proposals and plan the strategy for a given client in responding to client engagements. – Defining and creating a solution that meets the client’s requirements, is deliverable and commercially viable – Understanding the Risk Posture of the client, including their drivers and apatite, legal, regulatory and compliance drivers for the client – Understanding the functional and non-functional requirements of the system – Refining the Security architecture to support the functional design

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – At least 8-10 years’ experience as Guardium Data Encryption Consultant or DAM Consultant defining and delivering data security solutions in complex multi-technology environments – Proposal & Solution shaping & development – Requirement definition and refinement – Experience Delivering large projects/Architectures for at least two of the following Data Security Technologies: Guardium DAM, Guardium Data Encryption, CASB, DLP, Classification, Data Labeling etc Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Stakeholder and scope management – A recognized certification in security appropriate to the role for example: CISSP, CISMP, CompTIA Security +, ITIL qualification etc. – Fluency in English Required and Preferred consulting and technical skills Consulting Skills:- Consider, understand and document client requirements – Effective writing, communication and presentation skills – The ability to work easily with diverse and dynamic teams – Comfortable working in a project based / client serving model – Ability to absorb professional knowledge quickly and develop skills – Ability to work in a matrix management model – Challenge the validity of given procedures and processes with the intent to enhance and improve – Demonstrated analytical skills – Engage with other teams in IBM Security and the wider IBM, to put a value proposition to clients and help win new business; – Deliver agreed pieces of work either as team lead or as part of a team. Technical Skills: – Understanding of concepts involving Encryption/Tokenization, Database Activity Monitoring technologies, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) etc for clients to help address risk and to enhance our clients’ security posture. – Knowledge of and hands-on experience with SQL language, – Knowledge and understanding of relational databases – Excellent understanding of data encryption – Understanding of enterprise authentication and web security – Excellent understanding of the internet protocols TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS etc. – Experience of public key infrastructure (PKI) – Will have the ability to help architect DAM solutions for customers. – Ability to work with clients to understand requirements and problem-sets and design solutions to address their Data Protection needs and DAM use cases. – Willingness to learn new technology and explore the Data Security product space and assess technology from vendors. – Guardium industry experience is mandatory – Understanding Network and product software security concepts is desirable – Understanding of enterprise application environment architecture is desirable – Experience with Big Data technology and environments is desirable – Experience with cloud environments is desirable – Experienced with database environments such as Oracle, Informix, SQL Server, UDB/DB2, Informix, MySQL, Teradata and/or Sybase is desirable

    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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    Senior Manager – Tax | MMJS Consulting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Ensure that the team renders a quality tax services to businesses.- Carryout research on new tax laws and trends.- Drafting Articles and updates to clients from time to time.- Proactively manage a portfolio of clients and report into Director and above.- Ability to review and sign off on KSA tax/zakat returns, tax/zakat advisory, and related objections.- Be involved in the financial management of clients.- Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients.- Build client relationships with new and existing clients.- Contribute to the development of your own and team’s technical acumen.- Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges.- Assist in the management and delivering of large projects.- Train, coach, and supervise staff.

    – Experience in business development and growing client relationships and revenue;- KSA Income tax expertise and managing tax compliance for client engagements;- Ability to provide ad hoc KSA tax consulting advice to inbound or outbound KSA clients;- Experience in litigation matters and ability to draft objections and build solid arguments;- 7 – 10 years working experience within globally recognized tax practice;- Previous team management experience;- Demonstrable experience in financial reasoning of client engagements;- Ability to communicate clearly and build strong relationships at all levels internally and externally;- Experience in working with team in remote locations;- Analytical thinking and problem solving;- Digitally enabled- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.- Excellent English skills (Reading, Speaking and Writing)- Fluent in Arabic (preferred)

    MMJS is a consulting firm that is focused on adding value to its clients business through Tax, Technology and Management Consulting. Strategically located in Bahrain, Oman, UAE, Kuwait and KSA to support clients across GCC.. Having served 300+ clients, MMJS has acquired the trust of many multi-national and Government clients through uncompromising quality of work. MMJS Consulting is a Kreston Menon Group entity which is part of the globally renowned Kreston International group.

    Our VAT leadership and the team consists of experienced, passionate and ambitious staff who have VAT implementation, Advisory, Compliance and VAT Audit experience across various industries in Europe, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and the Far East. The team is competent to provide an end-to-end solution in relation to VAT in GCC countries. More

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    Tax Intern | MMJS Consulting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    1. Build strong internal relationships within the Direct and Indirect Tax practice and across other service lines;2. Assisting the team and seniors in Implementation of Direct and Indirect tax in KSA;3. Drafting presentations on Tax matters for the seniors;4. Attitude towards learning and growing in the field of taxation;5. Effective time management to meet the strict deadlines;6. Assisting in interpretation of the Tax law and supporting in the project plans;7. Distinguish yourself by your organization skills, dynamism and motivation to learn and evolve.

    1. Anyone who has completed the under graduation or an ACCA affiliate or CA Finalist2. Eager to apply your accounting knowledge to the field of Tax and become a Tax expert.3. Attention to details.4. Availability to travel within the GCC countries.5. MS Office (MS PowerPoint, MS Word & MS Excel).6. Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing).7. Fluent in Arabic (Optional).

    MMJS is a consulting firm that is focused on adding value to its clients business through Tax, Technology and Management Consulting. Strategically located in Bahrain, Oman, UAE, Kuwait and KSA to support clients across GCC.. Having served 300+ clients, MMJS has acquired the trust of many multi-national and Government clients through uncompromising quality of work. MMJS Consulting is a Kreston Menon Group entity which is part of the globally renowned Kreston International group.

    Our VAT leadership and the team consists of experienced, passionate and ambitious staff who have VAT implementation, Advisory, Compliance and VAT Audit experience across various industries in Europe, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and the Far East. The team is competent to provide an end-to-end solution in relation to VAT in GCC countries. More

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    Strategic Client Services Director – Telco Sector | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Strategic Client Services Director – Telco Sector Emerging technologies are disrupting old paradigms and unleashing new opportunities, and Oracle are using those emerging technologies along with 40 years of experience to lead the way in modernising the enterprise for their customers. We are transforming the world of business, empowering nearly half a million businesses across the globe to turn untapped potential into real business value with our full stack of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, with Professional and Managed Services on offer to our customers. We enable companies to reimagine their businesses, processes, and experiences to outpace change. Role Purpose The Strategic Client Services Director role is one of influence and leadership, responsible for providing Oracle’s strategic customers with the guidance and support needed for successful and effective use of Oracles products and services. This role requires thought leadership in the customer’s industry, matching Oracle’s products and services to meet the changing landscape within this industry, and ensuring our customers have the support they need from Oracle to achieve their strategic goals. We are looking after industry experience in the key industries such as telecommunications or government, but strong business acumen in general is required. The successful candidate will work closely with the Strategic Client Director who has accountability for the end to end Oracle service and sales for the customer. The Strategic Client Services Director will drive a high degree of customer satisfaction, referenceability and protect / enhance revenue streams with their assigned customers. You will lead and coordinate activities with the Strategic Client Director and other Oracle stakeholders to support the implementation of the Oracle account strategy for the customer. Key responsibilities PARTNERSHIP : Build significant, value-based relationships with key customer contacts, that results in a partnership of collaboration and business growth for both Oracle and our customersLEADERSHIP : Together with the Strategic Client Director, provide the account team with leadership and guidance to deliver results. The account team represents multiple lines of business. The Strategic Client Service Director will inspire this team of highly skilled people to deliver services that have the customer at the centre of all the decisions we make. BUSINESS INSIGHT: Provide industry and customer insight to the wider Oracle team. Drive forward Oracle’s best practices, and support implementation of recommendations across the customer’s Oracle landscape by working with customer stakeholders to ensure appropriate levels of sponsorship and prioritization.CUSTOMER ADVOCACY: Have a thorough understanding of the customers’ current Oracle landscape and their requirements from Oracle in the future. Working in collaboration with the Strategic Client Director, Account team members, Oracle Support, Oracle Development and Cloud Operations to ensure the best solutions and outcomes for the customer are met.MASTERING COMPLEXITY: Work within this role is non-routine and complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in areas of specialization, using the Oracle network to drive forward solutions, at pace, in demanding situations. GOVERNANCE: Participate in Account Planning and Account Reviews, track and communicate status on complex projects including risk identification and mitigation recommendations. Establishing joint governance plans with the customer and participating in those governance forums wherein Oracle technologies are being deployed / utilised. SUPPORT SERVICES: Have a strong understanding of the IT life cycle management, experience in managing major incidents that require executive level communication. Ensuring that the customer and Oracle are aligned and prepared to manage reactive situations such as incidents and escalated problems. Maintain detailed knowledge and demonstrated execution of Oracle support services and cloud operations to ensure the best possible service is received by the customer

    Key skills & Competencies Skills – Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to communicate and present at Exec C-Level- Strong business acumen – entrepreneurial approach- Strong networking and relationship building- Ability to lead & influence a geographically dispersed team without direct reporting lines at times- Understand the customer’s industry, as well as its technical and infrastructure environment, and translate it into Oracle solutions- Subject Matter expertise in industry and/or key Oracle product(s)- Expected travel 25 -50% of timeCompetencies – 10 or more years of experience in senior positions of professional Enterprise implementation experience, IT Service leadership, Program Management or Account Management experience- Demonstrated strong competency of interpersonal skills, team leadership, business acumen, relationship building and conflict management- Demonstrated expertise in large (multi-site or international) transformation projects- Experience working Globally with delivery and customer teams is preferred Education – Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or equivalent preferred- ITIL, PMP, Prince2 or equivalent certification preferred

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

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

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

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    Business Setup Adviser – New Sales (Arabic Speaking) | Creative Zone

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Creative Zone Group is growing and we are seeking dynamic Arabic speaking sales professionals to drive forward our rapidly expanding business in Dubai. Your responsibilities will include: – Structuring high impact solutions for clients in business setup and company formation – Facilitating and participating in meetings with key client stakeholders to develop an understanding of their business- Generating awareness of the product and services offered related to business setup – Ensuring the client receives the necessary assistance to carry out their desired business – Presenting recommendations to clients regarding the business opportunities and advantages of starting business in different jurisdictions in UAE – Providing excellent service and support to clients to keep them regularly updated – Completing all administration duties associated with the role as required – Updating internal CRM process and systems – Communicating regularly with Operations and Client Relations departments – Preparing and presenting monthly sales reports and participating in meetings as required – Developing cultural awareness activities to improve opportunities in the market – Contributing to the development of marketing materials and sales promotions – Attending networking events to promote our services – Participating in team meetings, working in partnership with colleagues

    To join our team you will be: – Degree qualified in a relevant discipline – Experienced in new business sales- An expert in DED Mainland and familiarity with FZ setup jurisdictions – A strong networker, able to demonstrate your business development capability – Passionate about achieving results and exceeding targets – A self-starter, able to manage clients independently – Fluent in both Arabic and English – Currently based in UAE

    Welcome to CREATIVE ZONE!

    We are a team of company registration professionals who are passionate about bringing the dreams of aspiring entrepreneurs and SME’s to life.

    We believe in providing you not only with your company’s documentation, but also equipping you with the necessary tools to promote, develop and grow your business.

    We are a business setup company with a difference – our work doesn’t end with the issuance of your trade license & residency visa – it starts there! More