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  • Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Indirect Taxes – Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryA career in our Indirect Tax 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 helps our clients optimise cash flow and reduce risk by managing challenges related to indirect taxes. You’ll support our clients with all aspects of indirect taxation related to global, regional and domestic projects as well as comprehensive restructuring and reporting value added tax projects.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 a Director, 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:- Support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary.- Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations.- Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions.- Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.- Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- I promote and encourage others to value difference when working in diverse teams.- Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders.- Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm.- 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

  • KSA Nationals – Senior Consultant – Tax – ACR – Riyadh | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Join a global network that understands what businesses need to have access, visibility and control. Our market-leading approach combines extensive local compliance and accounting experience with a standard global compliance process and web-based tools to help you execute your job.The opportunityAs part of a team of more than 300 tax professionals in 16 countries across 21 offices, you will have a unique opportunity to experience a true hands-on accounting, compliance and reporting activity across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regionYou will have the opportunity to provide clients an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of the compliance function, with tax compliance, statutory accounts preparation and tax accounting calculation support.You will be able to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? This is just the beginning, because your professional development is important to us and we are fully committed to helping you realize your potential.Your key responsibilitiesYou’ll spend your time supporting client engagements by coordinating with clients and internal team members, managing deadlines, and tracking engagement economics. You’ll also be tasked with identifying and resolving technical issues, as well as sharing insights that will improve our processes and overall efficiency.Skills and attributes for successYou will be responsible for ensuring integrity of financial statements for Local GAAPs accounting and reporting, performing analysis of legal entity results; preparing general ledger (G/L) account reconciliations and legal entity administration, maintaining accounting records under local GAAPs and preparing financial statements based on country requirements.You will be maintaining effective procedures of risk identification. Ensure appropriate risk mitigation and remediation of control gaps, supporting engagement with Internal Control &Compliance team to educate the country team on compliance matters and ensure a culture of compliance and ensuring adherence to accounting policies and schedules.

    To qualify for the role you must haveA degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting; a CPA or similar certification.At least 1 year of relevant experienceGood verbal/written communication skillsStrong organizational, project management and analytical skills.Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate othersCoordination and prioritization, resourcefulIndependent in managing own workload, ability to work under pressure and to keep things moving and to juggle multiple tasksExcellent team playerIdeally, you also haveExperience working in multicultural teamsExperience and knowledge of tax compliance, financial reporting and ERP systems such as SAPWhat we look forHighly 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 working at EY offersEY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues aroundOpportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerThe freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Join us in building a better working world.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

  • KSA Nationals – Senior Consultant – Tax – ACR – Jeddah | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Join a global network that understands what businesses need to have access, visibility and control. Our market-leading approach combines extensive local compliance and accounting experience with a standard global compliance process and web-based tools to help you execute your job.The opportunityAs part of a team of more than 300 tax professionals in 16 countries across 21 offices, you will have a unique opportunity to experience a true hands-on accounting, compliance and reporting activity across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regionYou will have the opportunity to provide clients an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of the compliance function, with tax compliance, statutory accounts preparation and tax accounting calculation support.You will be able to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? This is just the beginning, because your professional development is important to us and we are fully committed to helping you realize your potential.Your key responsibilitiesYou’ll spend your time supporting client engagements by coordinating with clients and internal team members, managing deadlines, and tracking engagement economics. You’ll also be tasked with identifying and resolving technical issues, as well as sharing insights that will improve our processes and overall efficiency.Skills and attributes for successYou will be responsible for ensuring integrity of financial statements for Local GAAPs accounting and reporting, performing analysis of legal entity results; preparing general ledger (G/L) account reconciliations and legal entity administration, maintaining accounting records under local GAAPs and preparing financial statements based on country requirements.You will be maintaining effective procedures of risk identification. Ensure appropriate risk mitigation and remediation of control gaps, supporting engagement with Internal Control &Compliance team to educate the country team on compliance matters and ensure a culture of compliance and ensuring adherence to accounting policies and schedules.

    To qualify for the role you must haveA degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting; a CPA or similar certification.At least 1 year of relevant experienceGood verbal/written communication skillsStrong organizational, project management and analytical skills.Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate othersCoordination and prioritization, resourcefulIndependent in managing own workload, ability to work under pressure and to keep things moving and to juggle multiple tasksExcellent team playerIdeally, you also haveExperience working in multicultural teamsExperience and knowledge of tax compliance, financial reporting and ERP systems such as SAPWhat we look forHighly 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 working at EY offersEY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues aroundOpportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerThe freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Join us in building a better working world.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

  • KSA Nationals – Senior Consultant – Tax – ACR – Al Khobar | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Join a global network that understands what businesses need to have access, visibility and control. Our market-leading approach combines extensive local compliance and accounting experience with a standard global compliance process and web-based tools to help you execute your job.The opportunityAs part of a team of more than 300 tax professionals in 16 countries across 21 offices, you will have a unique opportunity to experience a true hands-on accounting, compliance and reporting activity across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regionYou will have the opportunity to provide clients an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of the compliance function, with tax compliance, statutory accounts preparation and tax accounting calculation support.You will be able to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? This is just the beginning, because your professional development is important to us and we are fully committed to helping you realize your potential.Your key responsibilitiesYou’ll spend your time supporting client engagements by coordinating with clients and internal team members, managing deadlines, and tracking engagement economics. You’ll also be tasked with identifying and resolving technical issues, as well as sharing insights that will improve our processes and overall efficiency.Skills and attributes for successYou will be responsible for ensuring integrity of financial statements for Local GAAPs accounting and reporting, performing analysis of legal entity results; preparing general ledger (G/L) account reconciliations and legal entity administration, maintaining accounting records under local GAAPs and preparing financial statements based on country requirements.You will be maintaining effective procedures of risk identification. Ensure appropriate risk mitigation and remediation of control gaps, supporting engagement with Internal Control &Compliance team to educate the country team on compliance matters and ensure a culture of compliance and ensuring adherence to accounting policies and schedules.To qualify for the role you must haveA degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting; a CPA or similar certification.At least 1 year of relevant experienceGood verbal/written communication skillsStrong organizational, project management and analytical skills.Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate othersCoordination and prioritization, resourcefulIndependent in managing own workload, ability to work under pressure and to keep things moving and to juggle multiple tasksExcellent team player

    Ideally, you also haveExperience working in multicultural teamsExperience and knowledge of tax compliance, financial reporting and ERP systems such as SAPWhat we look forHighly 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 working at EY offersEY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues aroundOpportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerThe freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Join us in building a better working world.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

  • Payroll Specialist | BAC Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES• Manage and maintain internal and external payroll and expense financial controls as per corporate policy, UK/US/European GAAP local guidelines.• Responsible for the preparation of all monthly payroll submissions to the eternal payroll provider.• Responsible for gathering and inputting all source data into online payroll system including appropriate authorisations.• Ensures that compliance guidelines relating to Payroll and Expenses (e.g. personal tax due expense payments which are not tax free in certain jurisdictions) are adhered to.• Responsible for the timely and accurate submission of all tax payments on behalf of the staff and company in relation to payroll.• Responsible for the timely payment of all salaries and expenses.• Reconciliation of all EMA payroll Balance Sheet accounts.• Preparation of monthly and annual P&L and forecasts (headcount data and P&L data respectively and in relation to payroll).• Responsible for timely submission of tax forms and timely tax payments on behalf of the company and the employees.• Gathering of all benefit data and pension data where necessary.

    • You will have excellent communication skills and be required to have appropriate and regular contact with local finance managers and regional finance managers on all major issues, as well as continuous contact with the finance managers on gathering the payroll data and dealing with expense protocols and issues.• You will liaise with counterparts in the U.S. and Europe.• You will have exposure to both internal and external auditors, contact with the external payroll provider, contact with computer support company in respect of the local area network (LAN), contact with various banks and financial institutions, and contact with government departments in countries where the client has a payroll scheme and lawyers.BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE• You will have a recognized payroll qualification, and/or accountancy qualification.• You will have up to date, proven and substantial experience of running international payroll(s) across the EMA region.• Ability to promote strong communication link with local finance managers and third party contacts including social security, pension etc.• An understanding of how to mitigate risk within the payroll arena supported by a good awareness of international payroll tax.• Demonstrable experience of multi-currency electronic expense systems.• Strong supervisory/communication skills and cross cultural experience, as well as problem solving and decision making skills.• Strong accountancy, spreadsheet, and data analysis skills.• You must be able to work effectively to strict deadlines and confidently and effectively work with computer based accounting systems.• You will have extensive experience of handling day to day management of EMA payroll and expenses, ensuring accurate and timely payment in line with contracts and SLAs, ensuring compliance management, risk mitigation, internal controls and taxation.

    BAC Middle East – the longest established professional recruitment consultancy in the UAE. Established in 1979, we have been at the forefront of the region’s recruitment industry for 40 years and were the first firm of our type in the world to achieve ISO9001 certification: a reflection of our constant emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.
    With our well-developed infrastructure and staff strength, we are able to assist you with recruitment needs ranging from junior professionals through to middle and senior management, whatever your industry sector.
    BAC’s proven regional experience and resources can help ensure that you recruit the best available candidates and enjoy the many advantages of a managed recruitment process. More

  • Senior Valuation Manager | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Reporting into the Head of Valuations, the Senior Valuation Manager will be responsible for the valuation of complex financial instruments investments for the organisation globally.Client DetailsA leading, global financial services organisation.DescriptionSenior Valuation Manager will be responsible for:* Member of the team responsible for preparation of internal valuation of fixed income/debt and complex financial instruments investments in KSA and internationally* Analysis of investment performance and review of external valuations of investments* Perform industry research* Perform financial statement and benchmarking analysis* Participate in management discussions concerning investment performance and outlook* Prepare and review valuation and spreadsheet models including options and derivatives* Draft valuation reports and executive presentationsJob OfferHighly attractive basic and benefits package

    * Over 10 years relevant experience with valuations of fixed income and complex financial instrument investments* Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or business from an accredited college/university* Achievement of or working towards a formal valuation accreditation* Experience with an accounting or valuation firm* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Strong Excel and Powerpoint skills* Valuation across fixed income and complex financial instruments including illiquid, vanilla and exotic derivatives* Advanced financial modelling skills* Experience of audit review/verification process* Solid research and analytical skills and the ability to work well both autonomously and in an team environment

    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

  • Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager, Resilience – Cyber Security – Riyadh | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Resilience and Cyber Security is one of the most important risks facing businesses today. Organizations resilience capabilities was tested during COVID19 pandemic and organizations are looking for trusted consultants to enhance the capability. Also, as organizations move forward on their digital journey the cybersecurity risk exposure is increasing and there is a huge demand for trusted cybersecurity consultants. Our clients are overwhelmingly turning to EY for help and guidance on how to enhance the resilience and protect their assets, minimise business disruption and improve security.The opportunityAt EY we have ambitious plans to expand our already market leading Cybersecurity practice. With investment secured, we continue to build our MENA based cyber practice and anticipate continued growth throughout the next five years. We need excellent people, across all grades, to join us and to be part of our exciting growth strategy.Your key responsibilitiesA large part of your role will be engagement delivery and provide support to executives for business development. We’ll expect you to lead and deliver resilience and cybersecurity engagements with very minimal supervision. We also expect you to support executives in development of proposals, presentations and other business development activities. You will be responsible for the delivery and quality of the final reports to our clients.You will have responsibility for;•Delivering business continuity / disaster recovery engagements covering the following activities:•Current state and gapassessment•Define the BCMGovernance•Define BIA methodologyand perform BIA•Define TRA methodologyand perform TRA•Development of BC / DRstrategy•Development of BC plans•Conduct BC/DR exercises•Delivering cybersecurity engagements including development of cybersecurity strategy, cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance frameworks, development of cybersecurity policies and procedures in line with ISO 27001 and NCA ECC standards•You will be required to develop work products and presentations in Arabic•Support the cyber executives with the development of proposals, presentations, etc.•Championing EY and the cyber security team, helping to attract and retain world-class talent•Contributing to the latest thought-leadership and industry research relating to cyber securityYour role will broadly constitute circa 80% engagement delivery and 20% business development.

    Skills and attributes for successAn existing track record of successful engagement delivery in resilience and cyber security is expected of all candidates for this role. A Big 4 background or comparable consulting experience is highly advantageous. A broad background across resilience and security is expected with specific experience in two or more of the following areas, essential;•Resilience, design and implementation of programmes to establish Business Continuity / IT Disaster Recovery / Crisis management frameworks•Security strategy, assessment, designing and implementing security strategy, governance frameworks over processes, controls, organisation and infrastructure to management cyber security•Security transformation programmes – design and management of security solution implementations and / or remediation programmes to address risks across AV, patching, secure build, vulnerability scanning & remediation, logging and monitoring, segregation, threat management, user awareness•Security policies and procedures, design and implementation of security policies, procedures, standards and controls in line with regulation and/or current standards, ISO27001, NIST, SANS etc.•Data privacy, implementation of data protection / GDPR programmes to address confidentiality and security over customer, employee or patient data.•Cyber awareness programmes, design and delivery of cyber security awareness programmes to executive level or wider organisationQualifications•Security relation qualifications such as ISO 22301 LI, CBCI / CBCP, CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 lead implementer or auditor, etc.•Project and programme related qualifications; Prince II, Scrum, AgileWhat we look forYou’ll need to be highly motivated, a self-starter and a strong communicator with the ability and experience to discuss technical content in business language to board level. You’ll also need to be a team player who is not only looking to enhance their own career but recognises the value in developing others and strengthening the team.What working at EY offersWe offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to the business. We also offer:•Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around•Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career•The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy & transactions and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Build your legacy with usApply 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

  • Senior Manager – Information Security Risk | Black Pearl

    Employment: Full Time

    Our client who is a large banking institution based in Abu Dhabi, is currently looking for a Senior Manager Information Security Risk. In this role, the job holder will focus on information security and information technology risk management. Other responsibilities will include:• Develop and implement IT Risk and Security strategies, plans and management of the software applications and hardware infrastructure that support operations.• Examines the overall technology infrastructure at the licensed financial institutions including planning, implementation, and management of the software applications and hardware infrastructure that support operations, liaising as relevant with technology department/functions.• Support and contribute to the company’s information security team on IT-related tasks or examinations through the knowledge on technologies and solutions in the industry.• Assesses the integrated security controls, physical control solutions for all confidential data and systems of license financial institutions.• Assesses the license financial institutions IT infrastructure operational reports to identify discrepancies, risks and improvement areas.• Documents the observations to bring out IT infrastructure, network, security and technology risks.• Advises on the mitigating strategies and controls.• Effectively communicates timelines, scope of examination, and resource requirements with the licensed financial institutions technology departments / focal point of contact.• Performs examinations to gauge compliance of licensed financial institutions’ IT infrastructure with the company’s Standard’s technical controls in line with UAE Information Assurance and International standards.• Develops annual examination plans in line with other department teams, and keeps the examination plan up to date.• Understand hierarchy of risk, information security and IT department and must be able to identify gaps related to segregation of duties.• Validates data provided by the licensed financial institutions for accuracy.
    Salary:AED 38,000 to 42,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following requirements:• Ideal candidate will come from a leading bank or a financial service regulator• Must have 5 to 8 years of experience in a similar role in UAE• Must have Information/data security certifications, such as CISSP and CISM, or CISA• Experience in ISO 27001 and NESA standard implementation and certification Projects• Preference is either UAE nationals or native Arabic speaker• Must have a Bachelors Degree in IT, or an Engineering degree with certification in Banking/Finance/Risk/Information security• Soft skills like time management, multi-tasking and flexibility are essential to succeed in this role

    Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.
    Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.
    Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market. More