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    Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager | Ernst & Young

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    Full Time

    Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, RiyadhIn Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) support organizations through a diverse range of services that include accounting and reporting, finance function transformation, transaction accounting, treasury, corporate governance, fixed assets, performance improvement and other services that help organizations navigate evolving business needs, demands for greater transparency and changing regulatory requirements. We’re looking for ambitious people to help drive and support this change while learning about the intricacies of dealing with diverse clients in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Your key responsibilities In this role you’ll work directly with a wide range of clients across several industries to assess the impact of new accounting standards, proposed transactions or other regulatory changes. Specifically you’ll build and maintain strong networks internally and externally in order to grow the pipeline of FAAS work, report directly to Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners at the planning, execution and wrap-up stages of FAAS engagements, coach and mentor junior team members and conduct performance review by contributing to performance feedback for staff and e nsure work is of a high quality, delivered in a timely fashion and in compliance with EY policies. Working with other EY locations, service lines and specialists to deliver a fully integrated service offering is integral, as is monitoring engagement economics against key financial metrics and managing the appropriate internal and external stakeholders. – You’ll be expected to identify and communicate relevant trends, developments and key performance drivers relevant to the client, consult with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues, ensure that the FAAS work products meet the needs and expectations of clients are clear, accurate and well presented, ensure work is delivered timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements and deliver effective execution of the FAAS service delivery framework.

    Skills and attributes for success – Proactivity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. – Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. – This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic. To qualify for the role, you must have – A bachelor’s degree in accounting and / or finance – Minimum three years of experience working as an auditor/ financial consultant or technical accounting resource for a public sector entity – SOCPA/ CPA / ACCA certification – Knowledge of accounting and auditing processes and techniques – Proven experience with IFRS and/ or IPSAS – Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary – Keen to develop technical and other attributes of assigned team members Ideally, you’ll also have – Masters or MBA qualification – Track record with a leading Consulting firm – Proficiency in the Arabic language What we look for We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. 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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    Credit Manager, Emerging Corporates | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Credit Manager will be directly responsible for conducting review and assessment of credit applications submitted by business RMs related to Emerging Corporate coverage segment. The complexities of applications vary, ranging from complex, standard to multi-entity.The Credit Manager will be expected to conduct thorough due diligence on all elements of transactional, financial, business and industry risks and provide their recommendation to management for appropriate decision.Primary responsibilities are as follows:• Receives credit proposals from Emerging Corporate Team and examines them to ensure completeness of supporting information/ documents and compliance with Bank’s requirements.• Undertakes detailed analysis to assess quality of proposals by strictly adhering to Principles of lending, Bank’s Procedures & Policies, UAE Central Bank Rules, Regulations wherever applicable• Conducts proper due diligence as to identification of gaps, if any in terms of disclosures / information in proposals• Addresses and clarifies issues or points raised at the review stage prior to preparation of the SWOT Analysis• Prepares credit proposals with SWOT Analysis covering all significant factors (Strengths & Risks) for review and recommendation by Team Leaders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.• Addresses further queries/ requirements if any required by the Team Leaders / Unit Head for decision making or initiation of the decision process.• Communicates the Management decision on credit proposals to Business Analysts, RMs, Branch Managers, Segment Heads, Other Units & Unit Heads• Maintains proper records for receipt, processing & disposal of credit proposals/ JETS for monitoring reports, internal/ external requirements• Provides clarifications to Credit Control Unit for the preparation of post approval borrowing documentation.• Assists in Special Projects/ Assignments that are entrusted by the Team Leader/ Unit Head/ Management

    Requirements:• Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in a Commerce/Finance discipline.• 4/5 years of related experience in banking and finance with at least 2 years of experience in corporate credit. Experience in Emerging Corporates / Mid-Corporates credit is preferred. • Written and spoken English – Arabic preferable.• Good Analytical/ Report writing skills• Computer literate with strong working knowledge of business software applications, particularly spreadsheets• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving• Concern for order and attention to details• Concern for quality – 90% Acceptance level of decisions• Well organised work – Team Player• High Level of commitment in every aspect of work & CBD values

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Head of Credit, Corporate Banking | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This senior role is required to manage and maintain the Credit appraisal process for Large Corporates.Responsibilities will include:Credit Appraisals• Review credit proposals to ensure completeness of supporting information / documents and compliance with Bank’s requirements.• Occasionally visiting clients to understand client’s business model and requirements, and accordingly recommending financing solutions• Conduct proper due diligence as to identification of gaps, if any in terms of disclosures/ information in proposals• Ensure that Credit proposals are complete and accurate and the credit Analysis covers all significant factors (Strengths & Risks) for proper decision making• Approval of ad-hoc credit requests within an agreed credit risk delegation framework• Presenting credit proposals to senior sanctioners and credit committeePortfolio Management• Manage portfolio of c.500 large corporate, government related entities, and mid-size corporates with approximate book size of AED25bn• Responsible for review of all syndication deals where CBD is participating or leading• Responsible for maintaining the asset quality of the designated portfolio through interim reviews, annual reviews and on-going monitoring and control, and escalation of issues as may be necessary• Serve as the second line of defence and escalate any breaches of policies and procedures, credit risk excesses and past-dues and related matters to coverage and other stakeholdersStakeholder Management• Secondary point of contact for the assigned portfolio and liaise with relationship and sales teams, product experts and portfolio management, and support functions including legal, compliance and operations• Subject matter expert for fundamental credit risk queries and provides support for any requests from regulators, auditors and other professionals• Where required, join coverage units for conference calls and meetings with client representatives – treasurer, finance director and CFO• Communicate with senior management to address any credit queries raise by Committee members• Managing direct reports – training and career development• Attend credit committees and senior management meetings where requiredOther Management Responsibilities• Management and oversight over Triple C process (internal early risk identification process) and present such customers to senior management.• Active participation in process review – for both post and pre-disbursement and suggest improvements• Ensure that subordinates maintain proper records for receipt, processing & disposal of credit proposals/ JETS for monitoring reports, internal/ external requirements• Organising and conducting trainings for credit analysts and business support staff

    Requirements• Preferred – Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from reputed Business School• Preferred – CFA Charter Holder, FRM Certification (from GARP)• Strong working knowledge of Financial Modeling, of business software applications, particularly spreadsheets.• 12 year’s Banking/ finance experience with min of 5 years in the Credit function• Good understanding of banking operations, Bank’s policies, procedures, guidelines, statutory requirements, market conditions.• Good understanding of regional markets• Expert in credit appraisals, due diligence, financial modeling• Documentation expertise, good understanding of LMA, ISDA etc.• High level of interpersonal and negotiation skills.• Excellent report writing skills

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    IT Service Management Process Lead | Chalhoub Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Who we are We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere. To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together. The ITSM Lead is an integral part of the Technology Operations team and will build and strengthen our end-to-end enterprise incident management resolution and enterprise problem management functions as well as our Change & Release Management capabilities; you will serve as a focal point for the governance of ITSM frameworks, and operational KPI mechanisms. You will facilitate ITIL standards adherence.The key aim for the ITSM Lead is to be the quality gate for process change and new technology we can provide to our end users to increase speed, accuracy, reliability, and agility when delivering and supporting change in our environments. You will also need to analyse and report on patterns and trends to improve future service delivery and reduce major incidents. You will then need to take it a step further to ensure appropriate action is taken to anticipate, investigate and resolve any problems in systems and services that will be full documented. This can be done by regular audits, reviews and assessments.The successful candidate will work closely with the Technology Operations leadership team on refining and taking our services to the next level, changing the game completely in our mission to provide a world class customer service across the business.We’re looking for a strong candidate who is sharp, adaptable, and agile enough to resolve problems, proactively think about solutions and get “hands-on” when needed.You must have the ability to think strategically, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of current and future trends in the environments manager space, especially in hosted environments, with a sound knowledge and experience of managing agreements with hosting partners.What you’ll be doing – Manage the review, assignment and classifications of incidents, outages and problem cases – Create and review incident and problem management reports; change and release reports to identify action plans to improve key performance indicators as necessary across all resolver groups and support teams – Introduces key ITIL disciplines and practical project management techniques to ensure effective end to end problem management – Ensure proper usage of incident, outage, problem and change management systems and processes – Perform quality assurance on completed incident, outage, problem investigations and change management records – Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Port Mortem and Problem Management meetings – Ensure that root-cause is established for all major incidents and that a formal RCA is published within agreed SLAs – Define reporting requirements needed in the management of the incident, outage and problem management processes – Review incident, outage and problem processes, identify trends and recommend improvements – Make recommendations for resolution and improvements to mitigate risk and prevent the replication of problems across systems – Assisting in reassignment of misdirected incidents – Process Review for Incident/ Problem Management and implement enhancements and document process. – Responsible for critical event planning for Tech for large events such as Ramadan trade and Black Friday trading periods – Mentor and assess product teams skills in Incident, Problem and Release – Ensure proper usage of incident, outage, problem and change management systems and processes – Perform quality assurance on completed incident, outage, problem investigations and change management records – Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Port Mortem and Problem Management meetings – Monitoring unassigned and taking action where needed – Design, implement, execute and continually review the daily and long-term strategic management of change & release (including configuration) management of our live product environments within Chalhoub Group. Initial focus will be to set and drive Configuration & Release Management best practices across the live service estate – Full review of release & configuration management lifecycle to ensure effective processes are embedded into BAU activities. This review includes planning, monitoring and executing transversal releases and recording accurate configuration details for the live production environment at all times – Assist in forming strategies to optimise IT Change & Release Management across accounts – Develop and implement procedures to oversee quality control of all configuration changes and releases throughout their lifecycle – Act as the focal point for all live configuration and centralised release management activities – Provide operational measurement for releases against CI’s – Own Release Management strategy, policies and processes; drive release governance and compliance across all teams – To Define/Develop automation improvements and oversee delivery into production environments offering value and improvements to our end customers – Manage all internal transversal release management processes and release calendar activities – Revise, recommend, and maintain Change Management and Release Management plans, schedules (calendars) policies, processes, and procedures that reflect ITIL best practices. Maintain ServiceNow and other enterprise tools in support of Enterprise Change Management – Develop, measure, and analyse Critical Success Factors (CSF) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI), and design and generate metric reports, status and performance reports for Change & Release Management and conduct training on a scheduled and ad hoc basis – Provide individualized instruction for Technology teams on the Change Management key process areas, associated templates and procedures – Develop, enhance, operate, and assist in migrations and maintenance of Change Management system/tools and interfaces with other tools (e.g., Configuration, Problem, Release, and Incident Management Systems) – Identify opportunities to continuously improve. Assist in the scheduling and implementation of improvements at predefined intervals and on an ad-hoc basis – Maintain, update, and implement a consistent and rigorous framework for evaluating systems capabilities and risk profiles before new or changed systems are approved and scheduled for deployment in accordance the CR Impact Assessment Procedure and a process framework that ensures a system and the service it enables can be managed, operated and supported according to the requirements specified by the design and architecture – Review Requests for Change (RFCs) to ensure the appropriate priority levels and details are provided in accordance with the CR Review Checklist – Develop, measure, and analyse CSF and KPIs, as well as design and generate weekly/monthly/quarterly metric reports – Develop training plans and materials for Release Management and conduct training on a scheduled and ad hoc basis; provide individualized instruction for Technology teams on the Release Management key process areas, associated templates and procedures – Develop, enhance, operate, and maintain Release Management system/tools and interfaces with other processes (e.g., Change Management, Problem Management, Configuration Management and Incident Management Systems) – Lead in Release Planning and pre and post Release Deployment activities and meetings. – Supporting the management of the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and reporting of all Configuration Item (CI) exceptions and data discrepancies – Work with Technology teams in defining release and deployment plans. Support the potential need to review and revise plans. Support Release Readiness Reviews (RRRs) release authorization activities and perform Post-Implementation Reviews (PIRs). Perform the release coordinator role for weekly change activity to include weekend work. Produce a Weekly Change & Release Summary Report

    What you’ll need to succeed – ITIL Service Management Foundation v3 Certified – Strong understanding of ITIL Incident, Problem, Change and Release (specifically Configuration Management) processes – At least 5 years’ experience of incident, problem, change and release management creating governance and frameworks for each discipline in multi-company, international environments – Awareness and use of DEVOPS tools for Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) – experienced with Jenkins and Software repository tools/environments like GitHub – Good facilitator and driver of process framework design and execution – Experience of working with offshore system integrators and Tier 1 MSPs – Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills – The candidate must have a strong and proactive “can-do” attitude – Good experience and knowledge working with CMDB integration (Fresh Service) – Strong reporting skills to develop and administer CMDB reporting through Fresh Service – Good knowledge of IT Service, Application and CMDB Dependency Modelling; utilising enterprise wide ITSM tools such as ServiceNow to do so – Good Communication and relationship management skills – Analytical, detail-orientated, can communicate clearly, effectively and influence in the right way What we can offer you With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day. We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

    The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

    By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

    With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group’s competitive edge in today’s market.

    By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. More

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    ETIC, ITI, SAP S/4HANA R2R Solutions Specialist | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryAbout the rolePwC is opening a new Technology & Innovation Center in Cairo that will deliver high quality technology solutions to consulting Clients across the globe. The Centre will provide a broad suite of skills and services to our clients, ranging from Packaged Applications such as SAP & Oracle, to Cloud services utilising AWS, Azure and Google, as well as expanding our existing Managed Services capabilities.  The center is looking to expand rapidly and we are looking for enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for technology and client delivery to help shape and form this new venture.  We are seeking to recruit a SAP S/4HANA R2R Solution Specialist to join our team in Cairo.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in delivering SAP (ECC and S/4HANA) R2R solutions.You will report to the SAP Leader and work alongside PwC Team Members in Cairo as well as those working on client projects across the PwC Global Network, including the UK, Germany and Middle East. As an SAP R2R Solutions Specialist, you will play a key role in the following areas:- Support the leadership and management of the new SAP Practice by taking an active role in the SAP Team  – Delivering exceptional client service and solutions across a number of SAP technical areas – Work with a global mindset with teams based in the UK, Germany and other Middle Eastern Countries – Supporting delivery teams to deliver solutions that are on scope, time, quality and budget Role Requirements:- Responsible for the creation of quality solution documentation, including Functional specifications – Supporting the Configuration /  build of SAP R2R solution – Growing expertise in the R2R domain  – Participate in design discussions with client and lead design and process discussions – Support the evaluation of the solution scenarios  – Detailing of the technical specifications required to deliver the functional requirements of the solution – Supporting the identification and identification of RICEFW objects  – Ability to provide estimation of effort for technical developments – Ability to contribute to the R2R the stream deliverables – Assisting the  data migration and cutover topics for the stream – Assisting issue resolution post go-live and transition to support

    Essential skills & attributes:- S/4HANA Certified Associate – Solution Manager 7.2 awareness – Has the competence to perform the role effectively  – Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills  – Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment.  – Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise  – Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills  – Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones – Candidates may also be recent University Graduates in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science or Cloud technologies, with an interest and aptitude for architecture and understanding detailed technical / functional concepts. Education- University Degree

    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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    Tax Services – Customs and international Trade – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismCustoms & International TradeManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Middle East Customs and international Trade practice, within our Tax and Legal Line of Service, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their customs and tax obligations across the Middle East and globally. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas customs and trade affairs as a strategic consultant to their business.Our Middle East team helps organizations manage their customs and indirect tax liabilities in an efficient manner to improve in cash flow optimisation and risk reduction. You’ll help with structuring business transactions, developing efficient supply chain models, handling customs audits and disputes and identify automation opportunities for customs and trade processes.You will form part of our wider Middle East Indirect Tax practice, and you will have the opportunity to address import and export VAT matters as well as Excise Tax, among other critical Indirect Tax aspects of the international trade activity of our clients. AAlso, as part of our Middle East Tax practice, you will also be involved in projects addressing the complexities around Transfer Pricing and Customs Valuation, M&A transactions and International Tax restructuring. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to deliver transformation projects for the leading Customs Administrations and Tax and Trade Agencies in the Middle East region.As a Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution To really stand out and make us fit 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. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to – Take action to ensure everyone has a voice, inviting opinions from all. – Establish the root causes of issues and tackle them, rather than just the symptoms. – Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels. – Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail. – Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required. – Develop specialized expertise in one or more areas. – Advise stakeholders on relevant technical issues for their business area. – Navigate the complexities of global teams and engagements. – Build trust with teams and stakeholders through open and honest conversation. – Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Additional Responsibilities – Proactively assist in the management of a portfolio of clients, while reporting to Directors and above – 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 – Develop project strategies to solve complex technical challenges for our clients – Manage and deliver large projects by developing the project team, assessing engagement risks throughout, driving conclusions, and reviewing / challenging the output produced by the team – Shape and deliver projects to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients and our own quality criteria – Train, coach, and supervise team members – Continue to develop internal relationships and developing your PwC brand – Experienced in customs & international trade advisory services. – Knowledge of the customs regulations, policies and practices in the GCC countries. – Working knowledge of World Trade Organization (WTO), World Customs Organization (WCO) and other international agreements and frameworks as relevant to international trade in the GCC. – Strong management & business development skills are required. – Ability to link between technical operations and business opportunities – Project management experience, having worked on customs & international trade transformation projects for Customs Administrations and other Government Tax and Trade agencies.Languages: – Fluent in English. Arabic is an advantage

    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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    Supply Chain and Operations Solutions Specialist | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    ETIC, ITI, SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain and Operations Solutions Specialist – Associate (Egypt)Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryAbout the rolePwC is opening a new Technology & Innovation Center in Cairo that will deliver high quality technology solutions to consulting Clients across the globe. The Centre will provide a broad suite of skills and services to our clients, ranging from Packaged Applications such as SAP & Oracle, to Cloud services utilising AWS, Azure and Google, as well as expanding our existing Managed Services capabilities.  The center is looking to expand rapidly and we are looking for enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for technology and client delivery to help shape and form this new venture.  We are seeking to recruit a SAP S/4HANA SC and Operations specialist to join our team in Cairo.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in delivering SAP (ECC and S/4HANA) SC and Operations You will report to the SAP Leader and work alongside PwC Team Members in Cairo as well as those working on client projects across the PwC Global Network, including the UK, Germany and Middle East. As an SAP Developer / Tester, you will play a key role in the following areas:- Support the leadership and management of the new SAP Practice by taking an active role in the SAP Team  – Delivering exceptional client service and solutions across a number of SAP technical areas – Work with a global mindset with teams based in the UK, Germany and other Middle Eastern Countries – Supporting delivery teams to deliver solutions that are on scope, time, quality and budget Role Requirements:- Responsible for the creation of quality solution documentation, including Functional specifications – Supporting the Configuration /  build of SAP SC and Operations solutions – Growing expertise in the the supply chain domain  – Participate in design discussions with client and lead design and process discussions – Support the evaluation of the solution scenarios  – Detailing of the technical specifications required to deliver the functional requirements of the solution – Supporting the identification and identification of RICEFW objects  – Ability to provide estimation of effort for technical developments – Ability to contribute to the R2R the stream deliverables – Assisting the  data migration and cutover topics for the stream – Assisting issue resolution post go-live and transition to support

    Essential skills & attributes:- S/4HANA Certified Associate – Solution Manager 7.2 awareness – Has the competence to perform the role effectively  – Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills  – Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment.  – Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise  – Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills  – Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones – Candidates may also be recent University Graduates in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science or Cloud technologies, with an interest and aptitude for architecture and understanding detailed technical / functional concepts Education:- University Degree

    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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    ETIC, ITI, SAP Integration – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

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    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryAbout the rolePwC is opening a new Technology & Innovation Center in Cairo that will deliver high quality technology solutions to consulting Clients across the globe. The Centre will provide a broad suite of skills and services to our clients, ranging from Packaged Applications such as SAP & Oracle, to Cloud services utilising AWS, Azure and Google, as well as expanding our existing Managed Services capabilities.  The center is looking to expand rapidly and we are looking for enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for technology and client delivery to help shape and form this new venture. We are seeking to recruit a SAP S/4HANA Integration specialist to join our team in Cairo.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in delivering SAP (ECC and S/4HANA) integrated solutions You will report to the SAP Leader and work alongside PwC Team Members in Cairo as well as those working on client projects across the PwC Global Network, including the UK, Germany and Middle East. As an SAP Integration Specialist, you will play a key role in the following areas:- Support the leadership and management of the new SAP Practice by taking an active role in the SAP Team  – Delivering exceptional client service and solutions across a number of SAP technical areas – Work with a global mindset with teams based in the UK, Germany and other Middle Eastern Countries – Supporting delivery teams to deliver solutions that are on scope, time, quality and budget Role Requirements:- Responsible for the creation of quality solution documentation, including Functional specifications – Supporting the Configuration /  build of integrated SAP solution – Growing expertise in the technical and functional integration domain  – Participate in design and process discussions – Support the evaluation of the solution scenarios  – Detailing of the technical specifications required to deliver the functional requirements of the solution – Supporting the identification and identification of RICEFW objects  – Ability to provide estimation of effort for technical developments – Ability to contribute to the solution integration stream deliverables – Assisting the  data migration and cutover topics for the stream – Assisting issue resolution post go-live and transition to support

    Essential skills & attributes:- SAP S/4HANA Certified Associate – Solution Manager 7.2 awareness – Has the competence to perform the role effectively  – Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills  – Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment.  – Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise  – Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills  – Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones – Candidates may also be recent University Graduates in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science or Cloud technologies, with an interest and aptitude for architecture and understanding detailed technical / functional concepts Education- University Degree

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