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    Deals – Transaction Services – Financial Due Diligence – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Deals – Transaction Services – Financial Due Diligence – Manager – Abu DhabiLine of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismFinancial Due DiligenceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Due Diligence practice, within Deals Transaction Services, will provide you the opportunity to help organisations realise the potential of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and capital markets. In short, we help some of the world’s leading companies originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company.Our team assists organisations with both buy side and sell side due diligence. As part of our team, you’ll help us provide both corporate and financial buyers with peace of mind by analysing and validating all the financial, commercial, operational and strategic assumptions being made.As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Managing teams through the analysis of financial and non-financial business information.- Identifying and understanding key drivers of a business and potential deal breakers (financial and non-financial).- Writing and reviewing financial due diligence (buy-side, sell-side or refinancing) reports for our corporate, banking and private equity clients.- Sharing your experience and developing other team members through the deal process.- Understanding the processes in due diligence work including dealing with risk management processes and procedures.- Interacting with senior levels of Management, and exposure to business owners to understand areas such as historical and projected business performance, wider commercial issues, etc.- Developing internal and external networks, and adopting a business development mindset.- Travel may be required, which is dependent upon the client/ target’s location.

    Required Skills and Experience:- ACA/ICAS qualified (or equivalent).- Previous Due diligence experience.- Good business writing and Excel skills (eg report writing).- Good analytical skills and commercial awareness.- Interpersonal skills (lead teams, mentoring and developing staff, confident interacting with clients and management).- Excellent communication skills (questioning and listening skills).- Experience with Alteryx, PowerBI, Tableau and other data analytics and visualisation tools.- Passionate about client service.- Able to adapt to change.- Project manage assignments.- Proactive with regard to self-development.- Wide range of client experience.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Finance Manager | Propel Consult

    Employment: Full Time

    Company Profile:A leading business accelerator specializing in supporting start-ups by offering top legal support, mentoring, training and coaching programs to their clients. As well as providing numerous partnerships and a wide reaching network, the accelerator will also provide entrepreneurs with office space, seed funding, business development workshops that are tailored to the client’s needs and specifications.They are currently looking to recruit finance manager to be based in Bahrain.Duties and Responsibilities:• Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.• Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements.• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule.• Liaison work with internal and external auditors, banks and regulatory agencies.• Assist with tax audits and tax returns.• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures .• Support month-end and year-end close process.

    Qualifications & Requirements:• Must be a Bahraini national• Must have 3-5 years of experience• Must have investment experience• A degree in Banking and Finance/ Accounting is required• The candidate must have some legal background, coordinating with the chairman, managing director

    Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:
    Banking & Finance
    Human Resources
    Oil & Gas
    Construction
    Architecture & Engineering More

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    IT Project Manager | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Temporary

    Position Title: IT Project ManagerEmployment Type: Temporary for 6 months to 1 year with permanent placementSalary: depending on experience and qualificationsJob location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client:The hiring company is one of the leading group of companies in the UAE based in Dubai with successful track records in retail, fashion, hospitality, interior design and real estate industries.Job Role:• Coordinate all IT infrastructure related activities within all business units (ERP)• Be the in-house POC for installation hardware and software, cabling. networking components, operating systems, and office applications• Lead and work hand in hand with IT executives and vendors for system network revamping of the organization• Responsible for implementation of server-based infrastructures i.e., configure routers, modems, installation of firewalls, database storage, security, file backup, cloud, etc.• Create and maintain company standard procedures with regards to data recovery, maintenance, and data integrity• Design IP Addresses and Network switch and Firewall configuration• Conduct plan preventive maintenance (PPM) to ensure IT Infrastructure and software is in good KPI• Coordinate with the third-party solution provider for new solutions• Troubleshoot and resolve all issues related to systems functionality such as laptops servers, printers, etc.• Interface with all company’s personnel professionally by providing weekly / monthly report

    Requirements:• Male, 48 years old and below• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology or any related filed• Minimum 10 years of work experience with at least 5 solid years as a Manager or higher in one company alone• Adept in coordinating all IT infrastructure related activities across business units via ERP• Great problem-solving skills and ability to abstract functional requirements• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English• Candidates who can join immediately will be prioritized

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Client Administrator | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Accounting & Payroll – Client AdministratorLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismTRS ConsultingManagement LevelAdministrativeJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Accounting practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions.Our team provides our clients with customised accounting services based on their in house needs and current International Financial Reporting Standards (International Financial Reporting Standards) guidelines. You’ll work with our team to provide specialist advice and training in areas such as financial instruments, business combinations, pensions and share schemes, listings, corporate treasury, company secretarial and corporate governance.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 a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. 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.

    At the Administrative level, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Conduct self in a professional manner and take responsibility for work and commitments.- Flex approach to meet the changing needs of teams and clients.- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.- Learn about business needs are changing and consider the impact on services provided.- Take action to stay current with new and evolving technology.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Communicate with empathy and adapt communication style to meet the needs of the situation and audience.- Anticipate the needs of others and take appropriate action.- Embrace different points of view and welcome opposing and conflicting ideas.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Office Associate – Saudi National | Irwin & Dow

    Employment: Full Time

    We are seeking a well presented, approachable and professional individual who creates a great first impression. You will be organised and pro-active with providing support to the team to assist in the development of client relations, administration deadlines and ensuring that the presentation and overall facilities in the office are maintained to a high standard at all times. The ideal candidate will have exceptional English language skills, along with their native Arabic fluency.Please note that those with access to their own car and a KSA Driver’s license are able to be considered for this role.Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the role of Office Coordinator will be to support the administrative function with all document management and reception duties. The client is a management services professional organisation with offices across the region and a presence in every continent. With a fantastic reputation and opportunities for growth and development, this is a busy office and it is expected that the successful applicant will have a KSA driving license and access to their own car.Acting as the first point of contact for all visitors and telephone calls to the office you will be a professional and courteous individual who is able to respond quickly and refer queries to the relevant department or individual. You will be proactive in ensuring that the reception area remains in a clean and tidy appearance and any maintenance issues are raised with the facilities team in a timely manner. Additional duties will also include the management of post, deliveries and couriers and providing wider administrative support to the team with regards to printing, binding and collating client proposals and PowerPoint presentations and preparing internal memos and emails with regards to staff movements and any general local announcements.Part of this role will also include local logistical support with the collection and drop off of confidential documents, invoices, proposals, payments to clients and official information to governmental offices and banks. It is therefore essential that the successful individual has access to their own car and a KSA Driver’s license.

    We are seeking a well presented, approachable and professional individual who creates a great first impression. You will be organised and pro-active with providing support to the team to assist in the development of client relations, administration deadlines and ensuring that the presentation and overall facilities in the office are maintained to a high standard at all times. The ideal candidate will have exceptional English language skills, along with their native Arabic fluency. Please note that those with access to their own car and a KSA Driver’s license are able to be considered for this role.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.
    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.
    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.
    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Senior Consultant – Manager | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Senior Consultant – Manager, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, KuwaitIn 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 opportunityOur 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, and other services that help organizations navigate evolving business needs, demands for greater transparency and changing regulatory requirements.Your key responsibilities- In this role, you will participate in Accounting Advisory engagements, work as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress, help prepare for meetings with target management teams, and participate in these meetings and assist in preparing reports and schedules for clients and other parties.- You will also develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and build strong internal relationships within the EY Assurance business and across other services.- Contributing to people initiatives, including recruiting and retaining assurance professionals will also form part of your role as will maintaining an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff.

    Skills and attributes for success- Pro- activity, 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- Strong academic record, with a degree in accounting or commerce- Minimum of two years of professional experience in an accounting or advisory role- Familiarity with IFRS standards- Understanding of risk- based auditing and risk and control strategies- Experienced in writing policies and procedures and compliance or internal audit, internal controls and risk management- Experienced in working on transformation and performance improvement projectsIdeally, you’ll also have- Track record with a leading consulting firm- Flexibility to travel across the MENA regionWhat we look forWe 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. If you have significant experience gaming technology and are passionate about improving the performance of businesses, this is the role for you.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 worldEY 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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    VP Technology | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    As the VP of Technology, you will be the driving force behind their core modernisation strategy and accelerate the technology application modernisation program, utilising AWS.Client DetailsA very successful, leading multinational organisation going through exciting developments and investing heavily in new age technologies and talent to disrupt their industry.Description* Lead the strategy for technology platforms, partnerships, and vendor eco-system to ensure alignment with the organisation’s business strategy and digital transformation goals.* Manage and optimise the infrastructure and digital assets, and drive the cloud adoption journey to ensure scalability and highly availability of organisation technology and critical systems.* Oversee the enterprise architecture and the creation of technical design for applications with a target cloud environment.* Identify, compare, select and implement technology solutions that meet the current and future demand of the organisation.* Work closely with digital product management teams to define and deliver digital products and feature enhancements that meet business requirements and future growth.* Take an active role in thought leadership, innovation and creativity in a high-performance IT team and build modern application teams and organisation structure.* Develop, track and control the development of annual operating and capital budgets for IT spend and IT operations.Job Offer* Opportunity to lead existing digital transformation initiatives whilst still being able to be create something in your own vision to transform the organisation.* Very exciting leadership role for someone to lead large-scale cloud migrations.* Opportunity to work for a leading, high-profile multinational organisation.

    * Minimum BSc/ BA and/ or MA in engineering, computer science or similar related fields.* A senior proven leader with strong experience in leading a Technology/Architecture capability.* Demonstrated experience with managing end to end cloud migrations in the past for large scale organisations.* Solid experience working in a largescale multivendor environment to manage the migration.* Experience with leading a large-scale technology team and strong stakeholder management background.* In-depth knowledge of cloud native environments, Micro Services Architecture design and development, and someone with Event Driven Architecture experience.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
    Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Data Engineer – Enterprise Content Management | IBM Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    IntroductionAt IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesSupport of solution construction, implementation and systems integration, delivering high quality solutions to clients in response to varying business requirements. Tasks performed require integrating hardware, software, storage and network solutions. Identify project requirements, developing solution delivery, which may include vendors and subcontractors. Collaborates with others to provide services in carrying out assigned duties. Has latitude working within established processes and procedures. May be involved in new or complex designs, layouts, products, devices, components, methods or procedures. Ability to articulate and compare alternative approaches. Negotiation with specified objectives with client team is required. Works on professional level projects with minimal guidance from more experienced individuals. Position requires in-depth knowledge of one major platform, process or architecture. Performs assigned technical tasks including study, limited programming, and product installation. Must possess a strong operational knowledge of applicable operating systems, application programs, system diagnostics and remote support structure. Provides technical guidance and assistance to others; may serve as lead technical advisor for the IT team. Assists in the identification of new IT services opportunities. The employee focuses on individual/team/department/ operational objectives.

    About Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world’s economy. IBM Services partners with the world’s leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.Your Life at IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.Being You at IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

    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