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    Director, Financial Accounting & Advisory Services | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    In Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) support organizations through a diverse range of services that include accounting and reporting, finance function transformation, transaction accounting, treasury, corporate governance, 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 transaction services – 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 Ideally, you’ll also have – Track record with a leading consulting firm What we look for We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. If you have significant experience gaming technology and are passionate about improving the performance of businesses, this is the role for you. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Assurance – Recruitment Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll focus on helping the local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.It takes talented people to support the largest professional services organisation in the world. Our Recruiting team works to identify and attract talent for PwC. You’ll focus on engaging the most qualified candidates by building relationships with job seekers and candidates, while understanding the dynamic hiring needs of each business. Our team actively recruits for full time employees at all levels, from experienced to executive, as well as fixed term, contingent, and flexible talent and supports the internal movement process between roles.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.As an Associate, 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:- Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.- Share and collaborate effectively with others.- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.- Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in the materials I produce.- Build and maintain an internal and external network.- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    About the role:As a Recruitment associate you will:- Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle.- Establish good stakeholder relationships, ways of working and manage stakeholder expectations.- Liaise with Hiring Managers to understand individual recruitment needs and ensure a detailed brief is undertaken for each vacancy.- Create unbiased, compelling and engaging job adverts, collaborate with our employer brand team to generate effective creative content.- Take accountability for candidate generation; utilising our multiple channels and routes to market.- Own the candidate screening process; review, shortlist and telephone screen candidates.- Advise and manage applicants through the interview and selection process, including providing interview feedback to candidates.About you- Proven experience managing the full cycle of experienced hire recruitment, from vacancy brief through to offer, within a recruitment agency, RPO or in-house environment.- Experience creating effective recruitment strategy for single of multi-hire vacancies.- Demonstrable experience of developing good working relationships and managing expectations of stakeholders.- Ability to write unbiased, compelling and engaging job adverts.- Experience using direct sourcing tools (such as LinkedIn, talent pooling and industry relevant job boards) and able to create boolean searches.- Passionate about creating and delivering an exceptional candidate, hiring manager and recruiter experience.- Commercially minded, able to understand how recruitment can support the requirements of stakeholders and the wider business.- Strong organisational and time management skills, experienced in managing multiple recruitment campaigns within tight deadlines.- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders at a range of levels both remotely and face to face.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Development Manager | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Development ManagerEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 20K AED all inclusive depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client: One of Technology Solutions companies in UAEJob Description: • Lead the development team in the design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of applications• Manage all the activities of the software development team and setting goals for each team member to ensure timely project delivery • Ensure appropriate procedures and processes are followed when it comes to software development• Manage the development cycle of software products• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the organization• Provide guidance to the team and ensure they adhere to development standards

    Qualifications:• Male/Female, 45 years old and below• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, systems engineering, or any related field; master’s degree is an advantage• Minimum 10 years of hands-on software development experience and 3 years of experience in managing, mentoring, and leading software engineering teams• Proficient in finding creative solutions to complex problems • Immediate joiners 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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    ETIC, Ethical Hacking Red Team – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryIn Cyber Security we deal with some of the most urgent issues facing businesses and governments today. We help organisations from all sectors operate securely in the digital world and play an integral role in helping our clients ensure they’re protected.PwC’s UK based ethical hacking team is the global Centre of Excellence for Ethical Hacking at PwC. Our vision is to become the premier global Ethical Hacking team – the first point of call for FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 clients looking for a true partner. As a senior manager in this high performing team, you will have responsibility for assisting clients in testing the effectiveness of security controls in both the technology and human process spaces. No technology based solution can completely prevent human error – we work closely with our clients to become their trusted advisors offering far more than commodity penetration testing.Using blended teams of experts from across our Threat Intelligence, Incident Response and Ethical Hacking teams, we provide customised solutions that meet the business objectives of our clients. PwC UK provides real world attack simulation services to clients across the globe from our base in the UK and as a senior manager in this team a significant part of the role will involve scoping, delivering and overseeing red teams engagements.The team is made up of specialists from many backgrounds – from red teaming, software development, computer networking, systems administration, hardware testing, reverse engineering, as well as those that have spent their entire careers working in the cyber security industry. Our strength lies in our continuing expansion of our capabilities, our flexibility, our curiosity and our investment in training and research to ensure we develop our people to become world class experts in their chosen specialisms.The RoleAs a Red Team Senior Manager you will be working in line with CREST and other relevant industry standards in order to deliver attack simulation services at the highest levels into our clients .Our clients are some of the largest global organisations and come from all sectors including a significant proportion from our traditional background in the financial services sector. All share a key objective and want to understand the risks they face from real world threats so we package up individual work programs to meet their needs. We increasingly see questions coming from company boards and risk committees asking the questions that only an effective adversary simulation exercise can answer.The candidates we are looking for are ideally a current or previously qualified CREST Certified Simulated Attack Specialist (CCSAS) or Certified Simulated Attack Manager (CCSAM). Candidates should have experience scoping and delivering high level red teams but also with good experience testing network infrastructure and applications as these skills are essential when performing lateral movement and gaining access to target platforms. Much of our work involves targets with capable monitoring and incident response teams and modern EDR platforms so experience bypassing common products and demonstrating strong operational security awareness  is important.Senior managers should be able to work directly with clients and build strong credible relationships amongst peers. Public speaking at conferences is supported should a candidate wish to pursue such opportunities and there is a desire to feedback research to the community through thought leadership.PwC provides staff with extensive training and revision time to facilitate professional development and progress through industry exams.  Our people are, where possible, encouraged to undertake a UK government security clearance as part of this role.As an Ethical Hacking Senior Manager you will have the opportunity to:- Deliver and manage complex client engagements requiring the use of offensive security tools and techniques to to identify weaknesses in client IT environments by legally breaking into computer systems, websites, mobile applications and wireless platforms as part of real world simulated attack scenarios;- Research a variety of topics including: advanced evasion techniques for enhancing our red team capabilities and other novel techniques and capabilities;- Contribute to the creation of new private and public tooling to enhance deliver capabilities;- Work with a world leading Threat Intelligence team to deliver full package solutions to clients looking to answer both the “who” and the “how” questions for possible attacks;- Work closely with a dedicated development team to research and weaponise new vulnerabilities and techniques for bypassing endpoint security solutions;- Manage and mentor junior staff and managers through sharing of professional and technical skills and experience;- Maintain and develop relationships with a portfolio of iconic clients, understanding their needs, producing proposals to address them and providing risk based recommendations on security matters;- Work with clients to review and enhance the security of key platforms such as Azure AD, Office 365 and a variety of supporting cloud platforms including IaaS and SaaS;- Write risk based reports and attend customer delivery meetings;- Act as a technical SME for collaborative projects with other business teams such as Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Crisis Response and Cyber Security Advisory;- Develop new products and services to ensure we remain at the forefront of the industry;- You can also expect to perform some of the following business development activities- Meet with clients to understand their needs and help produce proposals- Mentor and help upskill junior colleagues in the team- Develop toolkits and methodologies to enhance our sales and delivery capability- Contribute to research, public blogs and whitepapers to improve our public profile- Attend and speak at conferences within the Information Security community- Collaborate to develop new and innovative security services for our clients- Develop new and innovative security services for our clients- Work with our outreach teams to support schools, colleges and universities in showing the next generation the opportunities available in the cyber industry.

    Skills and experience- Significant practical experience delivering red teaming services to customers;- Expert user in a variety of common operating systems  such as Windows, Linux and MacOS;- Experienced in using a wide variety of command and control frameworks such as Cobalt Strike and Mythic- Experience of working covertly where evading a proactive blue team is a priority- Good working knowledge of Azure AD, AWS, Office 365 and common cloud hosting platforms.- Strong Active Directory knowledge and familiarity with offensive enumeration techniques, including public tooling such as BloodHound, and PingCastle.- Practical experience of building and automating red team infrastructure- Extensive knowledge of security testing requirements and techniques, demonstrated by Cyber Security Industry qualifications such as CRTO, OSCE/OSCE3 and CREST* CCSAS and CCSAM.- While not prerequisites, the following will be advantageous:- Knowledge of endpoint security technologies (e.g. Microsoft ATP)- Good scripting and automation skills- Degree in computer science, cyber or STEM subjects or demonstrate professional development, industry qualification and practical experience;- Experience of performing red team reviews against very large-scale, complex environments.- Background in software development with a low level language (ASM/C/C++)- Working knowledge of Win32 APIs and experience programming and scripting- Experience in complex OT environments and understanding of their unique risks- Excellent business communication skills, including writing proposals, initiating client engagements, leading workshops, writing reports, and delivering presentations to clients;Who we’re looking forWe are looking for individuals that thrive in a high tech, entrepreneurial environment such that they are comfortable working independently with little supervision and have a strong desire to learn and a willingness to share knowledge. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a team environment and who understand that we are far more than the sum of our parts when working collaboratively both with colleagues and also with clients and third parties.People that succeed in our business have a passion for cyber security, are naturally inquisitive and get a buzz from solving complex problems. Furthermore, they have a good attention to detail allied with exceptional analytical and technical aptitude. Most of all, they are or have a desire to be excellent communicators as we are in a business founded on strong relationships.About PwCWe’re one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we help our clients, some of the most successful organisations on the globe, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses, to create the value they want. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.The skills we look for in future employeesAll our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    ETIC, Ethical Hacking Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryIn Cyber Security we deal with some of the most urgent issues facing businesses and governments today. We help organisations from all sectors operate securely in the digital world and play an integral role in helping our clients ensure they’re protected.PwC’s UK based ethical hacking team is the global Centre of Excellence for Ethical Hacking at PwC. Our vision is to become the premier global Ethical Hacking team – the first point of call for FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 clients looking for a true partner. As a manager in this high performing team, you will have responsibility for assisting clients in testing the effectiveness of security controls in both the technology and human process spaces. No technology based solution can completely prevent human error – we work closely with our clients to become their trusted advisors offering far more than commodity penetration testing.Using blended teams of experts from across our Threat Intelligence, Incident Response and Ethical Hacking teams, we provide customised solutions that meet the business objectives of our clients. PwC UK provides real world attack simulation services to clients across the globe from our base in the UK and as a manager in this team a significant part of the role will be supporting and managing red teams.The team is made up of specialists from many backgrounds – from red teaming, software development, computer networking, systems administration, hardware testing, reverse engineering, as well as those that have spent their entire careers working in the cyber security industry. Our strength lies in our continuing expansion of our capabilities, our flexibility, our curiosity and our investment in training and research to ensure we develop our people to become world class experts in their chosen specialisms.The RoleAs a Red Team Manager you will be working in line with CRESTand other relevant industry standards in order to deliver attack simulation services at the highest levels into our clients. Our clients are some of the largest global organisations and come from all sectors including a significant proportion from our traditional background in the financial services sector. All share a key objective and want to understand the risks they face from real world threats so we package up individual work programs to meet their needs. We increasingly see questions coming from company boards and risk committees asking the questions that only an effective adversary simulation exercise can answer.The candidates we are looking for are ideally a current or previously qualified CREST Certified Simulated Attack Specialist (CCSAS) or Certified Simulated Attack Manager (CCSAM). Candidates should have experience scoping and delivering high level red teams but also with good experience testing network infrastructure and applications as these skills are essential when performing lateral movement and gaining access to target platforms. Much of our work involves targets with capable monitoring and incident response teams and modern EDR platforms so experience bypassing common products and demonstrating strong operational security awareness  is important.You must be a confident and experienced consultant able to work directly with clients with strong credibility amongst peers – possibly through public speaking or vulnerability disclosures.PwC provides staff with training and revision time to facilitate professional development and progress through industry exams.  Our people are, where possible, encouraged to undertake a UK government security clearance as part of this role.As a Red Team Manager you will have the opportunity to:- Deliver and manage relatively complex client engagements requiring the use of offensive security tools and techniques to to identify weaknesses in client IT environments by legally breaking into computer systems, websites, mobile applications and wireless platforms as part of real world simulated attack scenarios;- Research a variety of topics including: advanced evasion techniques for enhancing our red team capabilities and other novel techniques and capabilities;- Contribute to the creation of new private and public tooling to enhance deliver capabilities;- Work with a world leading Threat Intelligence team to deliver full package solutions to clients looking to answer both the “who” and the “how” questions for possible attacks;- Work closely with a dedicated development team to research and weaponise new vulnerabilities and techniques for bypassing endpoint security solutions;- Manage and mentor junior staff through sharing of professional and technical skills and experience;- Maintain and develop relationships with iconic clients, understanding their needs, producing proposals to address them and providing risk based recommendations on security matters- Conduct and manage a variety of testing including: red teaming, infrastructure testing, both internal and external; application testing of both web and proprietary applications and protocols; mobile systems testing including RF and WiFi solutions;- Research a variety of topics including: advanced evasion techniques for enhancing our red team capabilities, embedded devices such as IIoT/IoT; Scada/ICS, automotive; cryptography techniques and implementations; novel techniques and capabilities;- Work with clients to review and enhance the security of key platforms such as Azure AD, Office 365 and a variety of supporting cloud platforms including IaaS and SaaS.- Write risk based reports and attend customer delivery meetings;- Act as a technical SME for collaborative projects with other business teams such as Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Crisis Response and Cyber Security Advisory;- You can also expect to perform the following business development activities- Meet with clients to understand their needs and help produce proposals- Develop toolkits and methodologies to enhance our sales and delivery capability- Contribute to research, public blogs and whitepapers to improve our public profile- Attend and speak at conferences within the Information Security community- Collaborate to develop new and innovative security services for our clients- Develop new and innovative security services for our clients- Work with our outreach teams to support schools, colleges and universities in showing the next generation the opportunities available in the cyber industry.

    Skills and experience- Significant practical experience delivering a range of ethical hacking services to customers;- Expert user of both Windows and Linux operating systems.- Highly experienced in using commercial security testing tools and strong track record of interpreting and triaging results, and producing management reports.- Good working knowledge of Azure AD, Office 365 and common cloud hosting platforms.- Extensive knowledge of security testing requirements and techniques, demonstrated by Cyber Security Industry qualifications such as CREST* SAS, SAM, CCT or OSCE;- While not prerequisites, the following will be advantageous:- Exposure to database technologies, multi-tier, web based and cloud based IT architectures;- Knowledge of security technologies (e.g. AV, SIEM, IDM, IPS, F/W, SSO, DLP)- Degree in computer science, cyber or STEM subjects or demonstrate professional development, industry qualification and practical experience;- Experience of assessing native mobile applications under both iOS and Android;- Experience of reverse engineering binary applications and network protocols;- Experience of performing security-focused source code reviews of large-scale applications;- Background in software development and application testing;- Experience of internal or external consulting or audit engagements;- Excellent business communication skills, including writing proposals, initiating client engagements, leading workshops, writing reports, and delivering presentations to clients;Who we’re looking forWe are looking for individuals that thrive in a high tech, entrepreneurial environment such that they are comfortable working independently with little supervision and have a strong desire to learn and a willingness to share knowledge. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a team environment and who understand that we are far more than the sum of our parts when working collaboratively both with colleagues and also with clients and third parties.People that succeed in our business have a passion for cyber security, are naturally inquisitive and get a buzz from solving complex problems. Furthermore, they have a good attention to detail allied with exceptional analytical and technical aptitude. Most of all, they are or have a desire to be excellent communicators as we are in a business founded on strong relationships.About PwCWe’re one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we help our clients, some of the most successful organisations on the globe, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses, to create the value they want. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.The skills we look for in future employeesAll our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Fixed Asset Management & Valuations – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting, Finance – Fixed Asset Management & Valuations – Senior Associate (Amman)Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Finance Transformation Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers and treasurers to optimise the structure of their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. We support our clients by addressing the challenges of achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back office opportunities and support to the business through insight and challenge.We would like to hear from Senior Associates with experience of working in the enterprise asset management consulting space, with specific focus on the following areas:- Fixed asset register creation and reconstruction including componentization and useful life assessment- Plant and equipment appraisal and tangible asset valuation for various purposes including financial reporting, mergers, acquisitions and disposals- Fixed asset analytics including data collection, reconciliations and classifications – Fixed asset capital expenditure optimisations, cost projections and operational Key Performance Indicators Business process reviews & technology / systems implementations, specifically focusing on the fixed asset function of the organisation- Fixed asset policies and procedures including capitalisations, additions, transfers, tracking and disposals

    Requirements: – Language Skills : Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English and Arabic – Education : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Accounting & Financial Management, Engineering and preferably a Masters to combine technical and financial qualification – Preferable qualifications : RICS, ASA or Taqeem – Years of Experience : 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in tangible assets valuation practice of an accounting, consulting, quantity surveying or insurance firms- Experience applying tangible Assets valuation approaches and methods to develop valuation models- Experience performing/reviewing tangible assets valuation for financial reporting and other purpose- Experience working with Fixed Asset Registers in asset intensive industries- Engineering aptitude and understanding of various tangible assets types combined with problem solving skills- Data analysis skills utilizing digital tools such as Alteryx and Power BI- Perform market research to gather cost and market information- Report writing experience in accordance with International Valuation Standards requirements- Experience implementing International Financial Reporting Standards and/or International Public Accounting Standards with specific focus Property, Plant and Equipment, Impairment of Assets, and Fair Value Measurement”- Exposure to previous enterprise asset management projects, preferably in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a consulting capacity. – Strong passion for client service delivery and collaborative team work – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.  The role offers some flexibility in working hours, depending on the specific projects and client delivery expectations – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Legal Manager | MBG Corporate Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A leading Consultancy firm supporting clients across the Middle East, providing Legal, Risk, M&A, Tax, Strategy, Technology and Audit Services; is looking for a Legal Manager/Director(Lawyer) to spearhead the requirement of all legislation requirements for their business in the UAE including for their clients.To render legal advisory services to the Corporates and other clients in UAE, GCC and MENA region under various Commercial Laws, Foreign Exchange Laws and other Corporate and Employment Related Laws and Rules framed thereunder;To handle and render advisory services in cross-border transactions;Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts and agreements such as Joint Venture Agreement, Share Purchase Agreement, Business Transfer Agreement etc.;Handling Real Estate Advisory services and assistance in execution thereof;To deal and liaise with various Regulatory Authorities, Free Zones etc. in UAE, GCC and MENA region under their respective Commercial Laws and Regulations;Advising and assisting on M&A transactions;Conducting legal due diligence and undertaking post due diligence compliances of target companies;Providing domestic corporate advisory/compliance related servicesDesired skills and Experiences: a~ LL.B. from a reputed Institute / University with 5-10 years of experience as a Corporate Lawyer with a reputed Law Firms~ Well versed with the provisions of Commercial Laws, Foreign Exchange Laws and other Corporate and Employment Laws in UAE, GCC and MENA region; Working experience of Laws in UAE is must Bachelor’s in Law (Required)Experience:working in a Law firm in the UAEdealing with corporate clients:commercial contracts and agreementsdeal with Regulatory Authorities, Free ZonesUAE Laws Working in UAE: 4-6(Required)

    Bachelor’s in Law (Required)Experience:working in a Law firm in the UAEdealing with corporate clients:commercial contracts and agreementsdeal with Regulatory Authorities, Free ZonesUAE Laws Working in UAE: 4-6(Required)

    Mayur Batra Group was founded in the year 2002 in India and over the period the group has developed as a reputed, audit, accounting and advisory firm. Mayur Batra Group’s current clientele include around 60 fortune 500 companies.

    MB Group has a team of highly qualified and skilled professionals having rich experience in audit, accounting and book keeping, management services, HR recruitment, advisory and consultancy services and payroll processing.

    Our client relationships are more than just business partnerships: we aim to understand people as well as business, and building long-standing relationships based on mutual respect and trust. We care about the success of our clients and are committed to delivering value. We adopt a professional approach and it is important that our clients enjoy working with us. More

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    Digital Transformation Project Manager | Quest Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The business is transforming from Microsoft Navision over to MS Dynamics 365 over a 18 month to 24 month project timeline. This role would be around this project which looks to be a 18-24 month project.* The Digital Transformation Project Manager is responsible for delivering successful outcomes for key business transformation projects via effective project management.* Deliver large scale projects from initiation, planning, execution and closure of the Digital transformation projects to the stabilization of the run and support activities of the same.* Make sure that the business requirements of the different business units are fulfilled by the solutions delivered within quality, scope, budget and timeline agreed.* Enterprise resource planning.* Manage and implement a software that manages the company’s; Financials, Supply Chain, Operations, Commerce, Reporting, Manufacturing and HR.

    On behalf of our client we are hoping to connect with an experienced Digital Transformation Project Manager. The successful candidate will come from an IT background within the retail domain.Essential Requirements * You should have 5-6 years experience within Project Management within Digital transformations and IT.* You must have retail domain experience* The successful candidate will have executed full implementation cycles.* Strong project and man management skills* Clear communicator and strong stakeholder management and problem solving/resolution with tact and gravitas.* This role would be based around this project which looks to be an 18-24 month project.We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

    Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years’ experience in sourcing the world’s best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

    With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

    Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

    We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants’ skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors. More