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    Senior Manager – Valuation, Modelling and Economics | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Business Valuations Senior Manager, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Valuation & Modelling and Economics network of specialists who deliver high quality solutions on values creation through each phase of a decision-making support process. The opportunityWe are looking for an experienced Valuations and Modelling professional to join our high performing team as a Senior Manager. EY has an established industry leading Valuation and Modelling and Economics practice. We advise our clients in addressing their transaction and non-transaction related decision-making process including strategic planning, identification and assessment of value creation financial reporting, market valuation for transactional purpose etc. You will have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all 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.Your key responsibilitiesAs a Senior Manager within Valuation Modelling and Economics (VME) advisory team, you are likely to spend your day-to-day working on commercial issues, working with management on parts of the acquisition process or transformation plans and regularly undertake valuations for strategic priorities. You will manage the project teams and work closely with all members as well as forming strong internal links within VME and other departments in EY. You will understand the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value measurements with the client, providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions and advice. You will plan, prepare and review deliverables in various forms including excel data books, written reports, presentations and discussions with the client. You will understand the capabilities of the firm and look for opportunities to sell additional services to our clients.You will also help to create a positive learning culture for junior team members and support their development. You will take the responsibility for own learning and development, provide coaching to others, and participate in upward feedback. As part of your role in the wider team, you’ll have a role to play in other team initiatives – for example, account management, client services framework and recruitment.Skills and attributes for success•Strategic – you will help clients identifying source of value creation and quantifying it. You will need to have a solution-oriented mind-set to act as a truly Corporate Finance advisor to leverage on EY capabilities and assist clients in solving their issues and unlocking potential for value growth.•Commercial – as part of the team you will regularly advise businesses on valuations issues with regards to acquisition, divestitures or restructuring and provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings; •Regulatory and Accounting –you will work with management as part of an acquisition process to understand how the value of acquired intangible and financial assets will impact accounting requirements, provide fair value opinion for financial reporting purpose;

    To qualify for the role you must have•As a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or business and at least 8 years of related business valuation work experience •In-depth understanding as well as expertise in various Valuation methodologies, market assessment, market sizing, feasibility and plans building, supply demand gaps analyses, financial analyses, capital allocation, portfolio optimization etc.•Financial modelling skills including experience building models from scratch•Broad understanding of IFRS standards related to fair value measurements, business combination, impairment testing etc.Ideally, you’ll also have•Previous valuation experience in professional services/Big 4 Firm •Achievement of or significant progress towards a CFA •Understanding of the Qatari (or broader GCC) market•Excellent Business Development skills•Arabic language skills (although not mandatory)What we look forSolution driven individual and “out-of-comfort” zone thinker with demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects. We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients, goals. 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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    Director – Valuation, Modelling and Economics | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Valuations Director you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Valuation & Modelling and Economics network of specialists who deliver high quality solutions on values creation through each phase of a decision-making support process. The opportunityEY has an established industry leading Valuation and Modelling and Economics practice. We advise our clients in addressing their strategic planning, transaction and non-transaction related decision-making process including strategic planning, identification and assessment of value creation financial reporting, market valuation for transactional purpose etc. You have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s 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 communitiesYour key responsibilitiesAs a Director within Valuation Modelling and Economics team, you are likely to spend your day-to-day working on commercial issues, working with management on parts of the acquisition process or transformation plans and regularly undertake valuations for strategic priorities.Skills and attributes for success•Strategic – you will help clients identifying source of value creation and quantifying it. You will need to have a solution-oriented mind-set to act as a truly Corporate Finance advisor to leverage on EY capabilities and assist clients in solving their issues and unlocking potential for value growth.•Commercial – as part of the team you will regularly advise businesses on valuations issues with regards to acquisition, divestitures or restructuring and provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings; •Regulatory and Accounting –you will work with management as part of an acquisition process to understand how the value of acquired intangible and financial assets will impact accounting requirements, provide fair value opinion for financial reporting purpose;

    To qualify for the role you must have•A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or business and at least 10 years of related business valuation work experience;•Solution driven individual and “out-of-comfort” zone thinker with demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects•Autonomous with demonstrated experience in handling and developing clients’ relationship, proactive in reporting to Director/Partner •Previous business valuation, capital allocation, portfolio optimization experience•Financial modelling skills including experience building models from scratch.•Broad understanding of IFRS standards related to fair value measurements, business combination, impairment testing etc.Ideally, you’ll also have•Previous valuation experience in professional services/Big 4 Firm •Previous experience in coaching teams of junior and senior staff•Financial modelling experience •Achievement of or significant progress towards a CFA; What we look forWe are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients goals.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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    Statutory Accountant for a Multinational Professional Services Firm | RecruitME

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Perform accounting transactions such as booking accounting journals and maintaining schedules as per the firm’s policies and procedures. Be the focal point of contact for Saudi local content. Management bookkeeping: ? Review of management revenue, disbursement and margins on cross border engagements on a regular basis ? Maintain, review and book monthly cash payments handled by the office manager ? Perform accounting transactions such as booking accounting journals and maintaining schedules as per the firm’s policies and procedures ? Prepare accurate ME bank transactions and book related entries Statutory bookkeeping: ? Review and validate the monthly transactions and reports posted through management books country by country ? Assess requirement for statutory entries to the statutory accounting system ? Prepare extended trial balance for all statutory entities for year end, including adjustments needed for correct statutory reporting and compliance ? Provision of required information for ME Firm tax team covering any tax compliance and/or ad hoc reporting requirements ? Support on initiatives related to compliance, statutory, legal structure or contractual projects as required ? Coordinate with external reporting (statutory) team, local KSA finance lead and ME Firm tax teams on all relevant accounting and compliance matters Saudi local content: ? Stay up to date on KSA local content requirements, summarize these and prepare internal communications ? Coordinate with Finance team to calculate and report on local content score in KSA; and identify actions to improve it ? Be the focal point of contact for the client teams regarding local content requirements and templates for proposal submission, contracting and invoicing Collection and Accounts Receivable: ? Gradually take on responsibilities in collection and accounts receivables through participating in the weekly AR calls ? Follow up on collection activities with the firm’s collection team in Riyadh for select accounts ? Directly follow up with key clients on collection activities

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities ? University Degree in Accounting or Finance ? 3+ years of relevant experience ? Strong knowledge in statutory reporting, regulations and compliance, in particular KSA and Lebanon ? High degree of competency in working with finance ERPs ? Strong attention to detail and analytical skills ? Ability to multitask and work under pressure ? Strong interpersonal and communication skills ? Strong organizational and problem-solving skills ? Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point), in particular, excellent excel skills required; ? Digital systems proficiency is a plus

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

    What we do:

    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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    Career Services Associate for a Professional Services Multinational | RecruitME

    Employment:

    Temporary

    This role is temporary for 4 months.As a Career Services Administrator, you will support the Career Services (CS) team with administrative duties and ad hoc initiatives by preparing and keeping updated all CS-related materials. This includes Candidate’s Database information, Head-hunter information, Job Leads logs or CV writing material to support the operational running of the team’s activities.In addition you will introduce candidates’ profiles to potential target companies or liaise with other external parties such as head-hunters under the guidance of the CS Manager.Your responsibilities will include:• Keeping up to date internal logs and database including: Candidates’ database, Job Leads and Target companies’ database, head-hunter Log• Introducing potential candidate’s profiles to external companies including Clients and Target Companies• Keeping Internal material up to date such as CV writing pack• Supporting the Career Services team whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times• You are a strong and active contributor in the team, working on ad hoc administrative support as required• You demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and you are great at interacting with internal and external stakeholders across functions.• You have a strong sense of Customer Service and address issues, suggesting solutions within your area of scope.• You can solve routine problems by choosing and developing alternatives.• You are detail-oriented by nature and you enjoy maintaining data accuracy on all Career Services logs and databases, leveraging on proficient excel and MS Office suite capabilities.• You demonstrate strong organization skills with an ability to consistently meet deadlines and handle competing priorities effectively.• You have a strong ability to work under pressure.• You are results-driven and self-motivated.• You can respect all information as personal and confidential.• You enjoy working in a demanding, fast-paced and multicultural environment

    • Currently based in the UAE.• A relevant bachelor’s degree • Max 2 years’ support experience, preferably at an executive search firm or a junior recruiting role at a professional services firm.• Strong verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English, Arabic is a plus.• Advanced level computer skills: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

    What we do:

    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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    Temp BD Proposal Analyst Public Sector | RecruitME

    Employment:

    Temporary

    This role is temp for 9 months and can be based in Dubai or Riyadh.The Analyst is aligned to the Public Sector (PS) area, you will support in writing proposals while maintaining top-level quality in content production.As a BD Analyst, you will be supporting the BD agenda by aiming for sustainable business growth and forging strong business relationship for clients. Your main role will be to drive proposal support to the team and embed trust in your function services. Your primary responsibilities will include:Supporting proposal responses to RFP’s from prospective PS clientsLeading content curation for the within the BD functionEnsuring the quality in the preparation and management of proposal documents Advising and guiding local staff on PS topic and client best practicesYou are highly flexible and adapt your style to changing situations and audiences with tact, poise and patience, demonstrating persistence to drive change and contributing to a positive and productive work environmentYou’re great at managing relationships: You’ll work positively and collaboratively with various teams to understand the requests and deliver effectivelyYou produce high-quality documents in accordance to set standardsOrganization skills: ability to handle competing priorities effectively

    Candidates must be currently based in Dubai or RiyadhBachelor’s/Master’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in public affairs, government relations and public policyStrong verbal communication skills; fluency in English, Arabic is plusAdvanced level computer skills; Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookAbility to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environmentResourcefulness, high attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to work effectively as a member of a teamExcellent communication and negotiation skills

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

    What we do:

    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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    Receptionist | MENA Recruit

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client, a professional services firm, are wishing to recruit a Junior Secretary/Receptionist due to their current Receptionist being promoted to Secretary.They are seeking a native English speaking front of house professional for a permanent position.General responsibilities: • Assisting with all the various legal secretarial tasks (printing, scanning, word processing• Entering the data into databases• Answering the phone• Scheduling meetings• Travelling arrangements• Keeping up the contact with other worldwide offices• Coordinating events• Maintain tidy reception area• Make teas/coffees• Coordinating drivers and trips• Assisting other PA’s to support Directors and replacing each other sometimes etc.Salary up to AED16K.

    Salary:
    AED
    14,000 to 16,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Previous Reception/Secretarial experience required• Computer literate• Touch typist• Polished presentation• Fluent Arabic and English• Clear phone manner• Enthusiastic approach• Team player• Strong attention to detail• Flexible and happy to assist wherever needed• Experience with accounting, HR consulting, finance and/or business is desirable however not mandatory.

    MENA Recruit is a boutique Executive Search and Recruitment firm focused on meeting recruitment needs from Business Services through to Partner and General Counsel level within the legal sector. This extends to in-house and private practice in multiple industries covering the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Egypt along with a select group of tier one international firms in Australia.

    With over 20 years’ recruitment experience in London and Dubai, we have developed strong international ties in the UK, USA and APAC and have an extensive local Middle East network to draw from. We are committed to providing a bespoke service to clients and candidates. More

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    Experienced Python Developer | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Ignite Service and Selection are currently looking for experienced Software Developer’s with experience in renewable Energy. Our client specialise in the proprietary trading of the short-term wholesale electricity markets across Europe.You will have experience working with Python in Back-end Development. Contract is for 6 months initially , with huge potential to be converted to an internal hire based on performance, passion & commitment. The contract is not tied to any specific project; thus, if the candidate proves he/she is a right fit, then they will be provided with the opportunity to join as an internal hire by the end of the contract.Availability to join (< 1 month)Location: Dubai, UAE (Company office)6-months contract for a Python Back-end rolePossibility to convert into an internal hire based on performance, passion & commitment.Responsibilities• Gather and address technical and design requirements.• Implement new features requested by our business and trading team.• Refactor existing applications to optimize its performance through setting the appropriate architecture and integrating the best practices and standards.• Participate in the entire application lifecycle mainly focusing on coding, debugging and testing.• Troubleshoot and debug applications. • BSc degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering. Masters is a plus.• Strong in-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development, and deployment)• Strong competencies in algorithms and software architecture.• 3+ years of experience as a Python Back-end developer.• 4+ years of work experience in Python coding language.• 3+ years of experience in developing REST APIs.• Strong experience in Relational Databases (MySQL, SQL Server or PostgreSQL)• Experience in non-relational databases (Mongo DB, Cassandra) is a big plus.• Experience using AWS cloud and its resources/services is a big plus.• Previous experience in automated testing including unit testing & UI testing.• Strong knowledge in Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) utilizing Docker containers.• Familiarity with front-end languages (e.g. HTML, JavaScript, and CSS).• Excellent analytical, time management and teamwork skills Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite's team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering. We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties. More

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    SAP SD Functional Consultant/Industry Lead | Middle East Executive

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently looking for an experienced SAP SD Consultant to join a large holding group based in here in Dubai. The candidate will play a major role in contributing to the success of the team and the organization in achieving the vision of the division by managing the Retail Division end users and allowing them to optimize their ability to create value.Specific areas of responsibility would include SAP IS-Retail, S/4 Hana (MM), POS DM, SAP Customer Check Out Counter, SD, Service Management and Retail specific operational and financial reporting

    Salary:
    AED
    20,000 to 25,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    The ideal candidate will possess :5+ years of experience with SAP Sales and Distribution (SD)Significant experience with IS Retail and S4 HANAHas worked on a minimum of 3 End-To-End ImplementationsExcellent functional skillsetRetail Industry ExperienceE-Commerce Experience would be advantageous

    The Middle East Executive Group has become the first choice for industry professionals wanting to work in the Gulf region.

    We understand exactly how supply chain performance and sales performance impacts the bottom line and top line of product led businesses and we have the experience, network & expertise to match skilled professionals with exciting new roles that suit their experience, passion and drive in this highly strategic industry.

    Our specialist teams internally are;

    Commercial Management & Sales
    Supply Chain & Logistics
    Strategic HR
    Strategy
    Engineering

    The industries we focus on are;

    3PL / Freight Forwarding
    Food & FMCG
    Medical & Pharmaceutical
    Ecommerce
    Retail
    Engineering More