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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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    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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    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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    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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    How to Let Employees Generate Your Employer Brand Content

    Employee-generated content may not be as strategically crafted as something straight from your marketing department. Its messaging may be more candid than what your company usually posts to LinkedIn.
    But these markers of authenticity are exactly what make employee-generated content (EGC) such an effective advertising tool, and they’re also what makes it so impactful for your employer branding.
    This couldn’t be more true at PetSmart, a pet supply company that offers candidates an employee experience unlike many others—how many places let you cuddle with kittens on-the-job? By showcasing the uniqueness of a career at PetSmart through employee-generated content, the company has attracted better candidates, along with a host of other benefits.
    Here’s what other brands (even those of the puppy-less variety) stand to gain with EGC.
    1. Employee-Generated Content Builds Unity
    Employer brand leaders might assume that the DIY nature of employee-generated content leads to a less unified social feed or inconsistent brand voice. However, PetSmart’s Manager of Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing, Dani Kaufman, sees a different story.
    2. EGC Attracts the Best Fits
    Kaufman’s team tracks common metrics like application conversions, hires, and retention to gauge the health of its employer brand. Higher applicant volume, however, isn’t a high-priority figure.
    Employee-generated content has been instrumental in attracting those best-fit candidates. After infusing PetSmart’s social timelines with more employee stories, Kaufman says, “People are able to see themselves in the role and make a more personal connection.” The employer brand team’s next project is a Careers website update, due to launch at the end of 2020, that foregrounds even more of those personal testimonies.
    3. Employee Stories Make Your Brand Unique
    Kaufman has observed that the things that make a career at PetSmart unlike a role anywhere else are the very things that attract their best hires. Walking dogs, caring for young animals, and assisting first-time pet parents are part of the job, but the employer brand team knows to frame these as strengths: “You can work at a place that you love. You can love the job, and you can also love the environment,” Kaufman says.
    4. EGC Keeps You Curious
    Kaufman strives to answer “Why here?” through PetSmart’s employer branding, and nowhere are the answers to that “why” on clearer display than in employee storytelling. Staying attuned to the culture in this way keeps Kaufman curious, an attitude she says is essential to successful employer brand leadership.
    Embracing EGC has helped PetSmart fine-tune its employer brand and attract candidates that share the company’s passion for animals, and the ripple effects have been obvious to Kaufman: “It brings our culture to life!”

    To follow Dani Kaufman’s work in employer brand, connect with her on LinkedIn. For more strategies and data-driven insights that you can act on to improve your company, get in touch.

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    Facilities & Maintenance Manager | A Leading Holding Company in the UAE

    Employment: Full Time

    A well-established UAE based company with diversified businesses including, Hospitality, Real Estate and Other Investments is looking to hire an experienced residential Facilities & Maintenance Manager to assist in managing its Real Estate maintenance department.The Company currently owns 10 buildings with a portfolio size of 503 residential and commercial units and 34 villas split between Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Al Ain operating from 2 offices, Dubai & Abu Dhabi.As a Facilities & Maintenance Manager, you are responsible to manage and oversee the whole maintenance operations and team and to ensure that the maintenance operations within the properties are working smoothly to enhance the value of the portfolio.

    Education, Qualifications & Technical Experiences• Experience in overseeing Maintenance & Engineering of Rental Properties in the UAE with minimum of 5 years of experience• Experience in planning maintenance operations• Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems, AC units, chillers , etc.• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities• BSc/BA in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

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    Property & Leasing Manager | A Leading Holding Company in the UAE

    Employment: Full Time

    A well-established UAE based company with diversified businesses including, Hospitality, Real Estate and Other Investments is looking to hire an experienced residential Property Manager to assist in managing its Real Estate Operations.The Company currently owns 10 buildings with a portfolio size of 503 residential and commercial units and 34 villas split between Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Al Ain operating from 2 offices, Dubai & Abu Dhabi.As a Property & Leasing Manager, you are responsible for maximizing Rental Revenue, Improving Tenants Relations and Enhancing the value of the portfolio.

    • Minimum 3 years’ experience as Manager of a rental Asset Portfolio• You should be holding a University degree, with good command of Arabic & English Language• Strong personality, commanding respect• Experienced with tenancy contract management, business development, operations, client/tenant relations• Experienced with tenancy contract management, business development, operations, client/tenant relations• Experience in overseeing Maintenance & Engineering of Rental Properties• Familiar with UAE Rental Market Emirates Rental Laws

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    Deals – Strategy & Operations – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Deals – Strategy & Operations – Senior Manager (Technology, Media, and Telecoms)Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismDeal StrategyManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryPwC is the largest professional services firm in the Middle East with over 6,000 employees offering unparalleled range of expert capabilities from Strategy through to Deals, Consulting, Tax and Assurance Services. PwC operates across 12 countries in the region and serves both public and private sector clients.Within PwC, our Deals line of service helps organizations execute successful deals and create value through strategy definition and due diligence for domestic and cross-border M&A, divestitures and spin-offs, capital markets transactions like IPOs and debt offerings, and bankruptcies and other businessreorganizations.Deals Strategy & Operations Overview:Deals Strategy & Operations (DSO) provides strategic and operational advice across the deal continuum from setting the deal strategy to post-deal execution. Examples of services we undertake include advising funds on strategic decisions, supporting businesses in conducting commercial due diligence on potential target acquisitions, developing business plans and corporate strategies, and assessing feasibilities of potential investments. Our team includes a diverse mix of profiles with people with relevant strategy, investment, and operations experience combined with deep industry expertise. Our clients include regional and international corporates, leading private equity houses, family offices, major banks and investment funds, and government entities.The Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) team within DS&O is seeking to hire an experienced Manager or Senior Manager to work closely with the leadership to develop the EUMI vertical, and work across a range of Deals advisory assignments from commercial / business diligence to transaction advisory in joint ventures & alliances.Responsibilities:As a Senior Manager or Manager within the TMT team in DS&O, your responsibilities will include:- Overseeing the successful delivery of projects, which may include multiple projects at a time, while leading a team of 3-4 consultants- Managing the client relationship on a day-to-day basis including other stakeholders- Structuring and ensuring the development of reports encompassing the relevant analysis, findings and recommendations- Supporting on business development efforts across key geographies in the GCC and within the TMT sectors / subsectorsPreferred Knowledge and skills- Demonstrates extensive knowledge of, and/or proven record of success in, commercial due diligence or corporate strategy roles, preferably for a global network of professional services firms, private equity or corporate organizations, emphasizing the following:• Understanding various facets of mergers, integrations, spin-offs and/or divestiture transactions, including options analyses and recommendations.• Assisting clients with strategic planning and business reviews; growth, market entry and international expansion; and market opportunity sizing.- Demonstrates experience in multiple TMT domains: data centre, cloud and managed services, IoT, fintech, e-commerce, gaming, OTT, etc.- Demonstrates extensive abilities, and/or proven record of success with, managing and developing strategic client relationships while providing the highest quality client work across multiple client projects:- Building solid and collaborative relationships with team members and fostering a productive teamwork environment;- Taking an active role in new business development and pursuit activities, including client lead maturation, proposal development, and closing new business opportunities;- Delivering significant business results that reflect strategic and creative thinking and individual initiative;- Managing complex projects while functioning as a trusted advisor at the highest levels of client organizations;- Identifying and addressing client needs: building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships;- Conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses of complex data, including Market and competitor analysis (market sizing, drivers and dynamics), customer analysis and internal analysis (strategic analysis, business model reviews, and financials);- Developing high-impact work plans: prioritizing issues that drive the answer, developing creative ways to prove or disprove hypotheses, estimating time and resourcing required for work modules;- Managing multi-resource engagements: using work plans to manage day-to-day execution, removing roadblocks, proactively asking for help, effectively communicating up, down and laterally;- Improving work processes: proactively finding standard-setting for engagement execution, codifying and sharing new insights;- Providing direction, coaching and guidance to junior resources.- Writing, communicating, facilitating, and presenting cogently; to and/or for all levels of audiences, clients and internal staff and management.- Synthesizing issues for leadership team.- Managing project workstreams and developing proposals, deliverables and reports using the Microsoft suite of applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.- Multi-tasking and balancing time effectively, keeping a rapid pace without sacrificing quality; and, Understanding advanced analytics and big data is preferred.

    Minimum years experience required- Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience in a strategy consulting firm, private equity, investment fund, or other environments where similar skills have been developedEducation:- Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university with high scores (top 10% in class and/or above 3.6/4 CGPA).- MBA from top business school is preferred, though not essential.

    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