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    VAT Indirect Tax Manager | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services and People Advisory Services. The opportunity This is a period of unprecedented change in the tax arena with technological innovation and regulatory change resulting in a huge demand for delivery of Indirect Tax advisory services. As a member of the team, you will not only have the opportunity to enhance your technical knowledge and be creative, but also experience the challenge of being a trusted GST and business advisor. As part of our expansion strategy, we would like to invite you to join this dynamic team. Your key responsibilities You’ll lead the successful delivery of Indirect Tax engagements, taking a professional, practical and commercial approach and ensuring technical excellence. You will manage large VAT implementation teams comprising both client functional experts and consultant specialists, identify opportunities in the market and lead on developing our commercial proposition to new and existing clients. You will build and maintain tax relationships with our own clients, advise how indirect taxes such as value added tax (VAT) or good & services tax (GST) impact clients’ supply chain and financial and accounting systems and identify and address areas of risk, advise clients on the taxation implication of international trade and assist them in complying with customs regulations. Skills and attributes for success If you have strong teaching skills in developing associates and conducting trainings, strong drive to excel professionally, good advisory and writing skills and are dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical, able to work under pressure and a team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills, you will be perfect for the role. To qualify for the role you must have – A degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting – A relevant Masters degree, CPA or ACA/CA/CPA/CMA/SOCPA/Law qualification/CTA or equivalent tax qualification – At least 6 years of relevant experience as Indirect Tax professional – Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. However, we will consider candidates with from law firms or with relevant industry experience – Customs duty advisory experience is preferable, but we will also consider candidates with VAT/GST advisory experience – Excellent English written and presentational skills.

    Ideally, you’ll also have – Experience working in multicultural teams – Strong organizational, project management and analytical skills. – Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others – Coordination and prioritization skills – Independent in managing own workload, ability to work under pressure and to keep things moving and to juggle multiple tasks – Experience in managing teams – Preferably Arabic language proficiency What we look for We’re interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We’re not just looking for technical knowledge experience – we’re after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and think in unique and creative news ways. If you’re a confident leader with a curious mind and the ability to solve complex issues, this role is for you. We look for highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. 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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    Manager Strategy Consulting (FS/Energy/Public Sector) | Michael Page

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    Full Time

    As a Manager, you will lead several interesting and exciting strategy and advisory engagements across the Middle EastClient DetailsInternational consulting firm with a variety of very well-established and successful practices, undergoing exciting growth plans across the Middle East.Description* Prepare project plans to meet objectives within established budget and timelines.* Foster a team environment that builds accountability for and commitment to meeting engagement objectives.* Interpret and synthesise data, challenge data, and identify meaningful insights to develop recommendations that most effectively support a client’s business objectives.* Assess the financial aspects of business opportunities, while identifying and quantifying financial and non-financial benefits of proposed solutions.* Influence clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior peopleJob Offer* Attractive, tax-free salary* Opportunity to work for a leading, global organisation in the Middle East.* Structured and measurable progression and growth opportunities* Opportunity to work with inspiring, engaging, and driven leadership.

    * An undergraduate degree from a top-tier university, preferably in the fields of economics, business administration, public policy, finance, or engineering.* An MBA or relevant master’s degree is strongly beneficial but not essential.* At least 6 – 8 years’ experience in strategy consulting within the financial services/ public sector/ energy sectors at a top tier strategy consulting firm or a mix of strategy consulting and relevant industry experience.* Strong familiarity with strategic models, metrices and best practices with an aptitude for analytical work.* Strong command of written and spoken English; Arabic language skills are strongly preferred.* Excellent verbal and written presentation skills* Ability to interact and engage with the C-level management and executive leadership team* Must be willing to travel

    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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    Business Development Manager | Kress Cooper

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    Full Time

    The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to generate and engage with business partners to build new business for the company. This candidate will be focused and have strong communication skills. They should be able to think critically when making plans and have a demonstrated ability to execute a particular strategy.ResponsibilitiesIdentify ClientsDevelop businessDevelop new relationships in an effort to grow business and help the company expandMaintain existing businessThink critically when planning to assure project success

    QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience2 – 4 years’ prior industry-related business development experienceStrong communication, interpersonal and presentation skillsProven knowledge and execution of successful development strategies

    Kress Cooper is a key regional player in Tax, Audit and Advisory services. We are identifying and bridging gaps for the smooth operations of the businesses.

    Kress Cooper believes, one size does not fit all and we are always tailoring our following services as per our client’s needs. More

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    Senior Consultant to Director | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Consultant to Director, Transformation Delivery, Business Consulting – RiyadhThe Opportunity: If you are looking to join a dynamic and diverse Transformation Delivery (TD) team delivering large-scale transformation program advisory services, come and talk to EY’s TD team about the opportunities we can offer you. To continue the successful growth of our TD team within EY’s Consulting practice, we are looking for experienced, motivated people who have previously worked in program and project management, business or digital transformation roles, either in industry or in a client-side advisory role to join our team. About Transformation Delivery in EYOur TD team sits within the Business Consulting pillar of the EY’s Business Transformation practice. With a clear purpose of ‘building a better working world’, EY’s TD team is committed to delivering exceptional client services across a range of sectors, including the public sector particularly health, energy and utilities, financial services and real estate, hospitality and construction. In EY, our approach to delivering exceptional program/project management and transformation services for our clients is underpinned by three defining features of our approach – Purpose-led Transformation Having shifted to becoming a purpose led organization in 2013, we, at EY, have seen the benefits of purpose-led transformation for ourselves. And we are now using this proven approach to inform our client engagements. – Collaborative teamwork In TD, we take a very proactive approach to ensuring that our teams are ‘more than the sum of the parts’ and that all members of the team are supported in their career development and progression. EY’s highest performing teams provide the right mix of talent to excel in volatile markets, solve the most complex problems and deliver quality results that surpass expectations for the EY team in conjunction with the client teams with whom we partner. – Delivering exceptional client service in a consistent and professional manner EY’s Service Quality tools are designed to provide a process of continuous improvement, using a portfolio of tools and enablers designed to support the Consulting Strategy by embedding service quality into delivery of all of our engagements. Role and RequirementsIn order to grow EY’s successful TD business we are looking for experienced Transformation Delivery Consultants (Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager/Manager/ Senior Manager/Director level) who will be responsible for Client Responsibilities – Setting up PMO, SMO, TMOs including operating model, org structure, policies, procedures and processes. – Knowledge in PM tools and system implementation and business requirements including business process design, testing and end user training involving multiple cross functional stakeholders. – Managing and delivering large-scale transformation programs and projects to time, cost and quality. – Leading and managing the delivery of major project and portfolio activities throughout the Lifecyle from initiation to closure. – Building valued relationships with external clients and internal peers and developing a portfolio of business by focusing on high impact opportunities. – Ensuring the consistent delivery of excellent, high-quality work products by EY teams, providing a platform to build and maintain our global brand, reputation, and purpose. – Acting as a subject matter resource in one or more areas, leveraging your knowledge and experience to shape services for clients. – Leading presentations, workshops, and proposals for medium to high complex projects and providing subject matter insight to bids and proposals in relevant areas. – Creating innovative commercial insights for clients, adapting methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contributing to thought leadership. – Driving improvements by taking responsibility for engagement / account level Quality & Risk Management (QRM) initiatives, ensuring that project teams understand and comply with our Q&RM requirements. – Owns and monitor all project risks and issues and take appropriate actions – Managing the team and guiding them throughout the engagement. – Ability to link projects and portfolios to Strategic KPIs and monitoring them closely to assure goals and key benefits are achieved. Internal Responsibilities – Client account management activities such as recruitment for the project team, managing financial aspects of client engagements, and quality and risk management. – Building valued relationships with clients and colleagues to assist in generating new business opportunities for EY – Leading and supporting presentations and proposals for elements of medium to high complex projects to prospective and existing clients. – Communicating effectively with EY senior management and working to build, manage and motivate high-performing teams; – Understanding EY’s service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to better serve our clients; – Building strong internal relationships within Advisory and across other services lines; – Supporting team development activities; – Supporting, coaching, and mentoring activities; – Conducting performance reviews and contributing to performance feedback; – Contributing to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training activities. – Understanding, following and communicating workplace policies and procedures

    To do this role effectively, we are looking for people with knowledge and experience in the following areas – Approximately 6 years’ experience in a management consulting or similar advisory role in industry or the public sector – Approximately 8-15 years of Project Management experience of managing and delivering large-scale projects, and transformation programs, including project planning and monitoring, resource management (including project finances), benefits realization, etc. – Ideal candidates will have multidisciplinary experience including project management, strategy Management, transformation management, business process design, testing the solution and end user training. – Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with a track record in managing complex stakeholder programs. – Good understanding of project governance and change management principles; – Strong 3rd level educational qualifications, preferably in engineering, business or project management You’ll also have to: – Additional professional qualifications, such as PRINCE2® or PMP, ERP, SAP implementation. – Additional areas of interest include process improvement, agile methodologies, and business case development. – Master’s degree in project management, strategy management or MBA. What we look for: To continue the successful growth of our TD team within EY’s Advisory practice, we are looking for experienced, motivated people who have previously worked in program and project management, business or digital transformation roles, either in industry or in a client-side advisory role to join our team. What we offer: EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance . We Also 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! Apply now

    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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    Core Assurance – Experienced Associate (Non FS) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Non Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.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 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.

    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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    Senior Full Stack Developer (ReactJS/NodeJS) | Consult Arabia

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are seeking an exceptionally talented software developer with the ability and desire to work on challenging projects that require him to constantly master new skills and technologies. As the new Senior Full Stack Developer, he will build highly distributed systems with ReactJS and NodeJS, combined with AWS, Docker, and highly maintainable code is key.The main responsibilities will be:- Architect and develop highly scalable web applications.- Work closely with our designer and engineers to design, build, and ship new features from scratch.- Evaluate and improve the performance, durability, and security of applications in production.- Take ownership of your tasks and see features through from start to finish.- Help teammates improve when reviewing their work and appreciate feedback when they reciprocate.

    – Holding a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent mix of education.- 5+ years of work experience.- Strong skills with JavaScript (ES6+).- Production experience with modern client-side web frameworks such as React, and AngularJS with Typescript.- Working knowledge of Redux, or other state management frameworks.- Advanced knowledge of NodeJS, Express.- Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MSSQL, etc.)- Experience working with NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc.)- Ability to create responsive UI components for high-performance and scalability.- Good understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as SASS/LESS.- Experience with backend data / API integration using JSON and RESTful web services.- A high bar for code quality and craftsmanship.- Experience with unit testing using frameworks such as Karma, Mocha.js, and Jasmine.- Experience developing with GIT or other version control systems.- Working knowledge of Agile (Scrum) Software Development Process methodologies.- Broad understanding of the design and architecture of modern web applications.

    MJN Consult Arabia is a boutique investment house based in Dubai, UAE. The firm is involved in a number of projects around the world covering many industries. Current projects involve, a Finance company in Abu Dhabi, a hospitality business in Dubai, a Manufacturing unit in Ras Al Khaimah and a number of other project in Asia and Europe. Consult Arabia believes in creating a work atmosphere that allows its employees to grow, prosper and develop a highly satisfying career path. The company rewards its employees based on merits and ensuring that they are compensated in a fair and competitive manner. More

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    Strategy Manager – Banking/Financial Services | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a Strategy Manager, you will work closely with the senior leadership on driving companywide key strategic initiatives, from ideation to execution.Client DetailsThis is a leading banking group in the Middle East, looking to bring in a Strategy Manager to support senior leadership in driving strategic initiatives across the organisation.Description* Interpret and synthesise data, challenge data, and identify meaningful insights to develop recommendations that most effectively support the company’s vision for growth.* Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of industry data, including through financial modelling and forecasting, to justify strategy considerations, while contributing to elements such as feasibility studies, business model definitions, market entry and growth strategies as well as M&A related projects.* Lead and manage project delivery including market assessments, competitive benchmarking as well as revenue computations, presenting findings to senior leadership and executive committee members.* Liaise with stakeholders across the organisation to monitor and track KPI progress to assist the corporate performance department in maintaining balanced scorecards at the group and executive levelJob Offer* Attractive, tax-free salary* Opportunity to work for a successful banking organisation in the Middle East.

    * An undergraduate degree from a top-tier university, preferably in the fields of economics, business administration, finance, or engineering.* An MBA or relevant master’s degree is strongly beneficial but not essential.* At least 4 – 7 years’ experience in strategy consulting in the financial services sector within a top firm or a mix of strategy consulting and relevant industry experience.* Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills, with an aptitude for analytical work.* Must have experience using Capital IQ, Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg, etc.* Excellent verbal and written presentation skills* Ability to interact and engage with the C-level management and executive leadership team

    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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    UAE National – Senior IT Business Application Specialist | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the senior specialist IT Business Applications, you would be responsible for understanding end business user needs, work with software development team to manage app architecture, and be responsible for the short and long term planning of business apps.Client DetailsThe client is a leading tourist destination within Abu Dhabi.DescriptionAs a Senior IT Business Application Specialist, you would be responsible for:* Assisting the Unit Head with scenarios proposals for the evolution of the information system applications in consistence with the business user needs Bullet point for job responsibilities* Assisting with planning, designing, supporting, and maintaining the business applications.* Aiding the Unit Head with activities related to technology, project management, service management, change management and procurement & contracts.* Managing the communication and relationship with different stakeholders throughout project stages.* Collaborating with multiple internal stakeholders as well as external third party contractors and government entities.Job OfferThe entity offers a high growth environment, with a clear career progression for UAE Nationals.

    * UAE National with Family book.* Bachelor’s degree in Information System Management, Computer Sciences or IT Engineering.* 4-6 years of experience in Information Technology (IT) focused on business applications in a medium to large organisation.* Experience in IT project management and information system business plan.* Fluency in Arabic and English

    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