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  • Deals, Transaction Services – Sales and Purchase Agreement – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismDealsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryPwC Global OverviewAt PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.PwC Middle East OverviewEstablished in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.Responsibilities:- Work with the FDD team to understand the key risk areas and value drivers of the target business in the context of an M&A transaction.- Analyze the impact of risks and value drivers on deal pricing (headline price or other adjustments) and construct and EV to equity bridge accordingly.- Review the legal transaction documents from a financial and accounting perspective including the sale and purchase agreement, shareholder agreement, disclosure letter, bid letter etc.- In particular advise the client on the appropriateness of the pricing mechanic (locked box vs. completion accounts), financial indemnities and warranties and accounting definitions and principles.- Analyze a normal level of working capital of the business.- Other responsibilities include: internal management of the project (risk assessment, budget and cost recoveries, documentation etc.), practice development (such as internal and external training), etc.

    Requirements:- CPA or CFA qualified or equivalent qualification- Relevant transaction services experience/exposure (c. 6 years)- Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks in fast paced environment.- Strong writing and communication skills- Strong interpersonal skills- Previous SPA advisory experience is preferred but not required

    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

  • IT Support | Golden Health

    Employment: Contract

    • Provide technical support for both hardware and software issues our users encounter• Install and configure software and operating systems• Manage servers, firewalls, switches & other network equipment• Manage active directory & domain• Set up accounts & workstations for users• Monitor performance of each system and provide upgrades as required• Ensure network security through access controls, backups & firewalls• Remote access knowledge• Design marketing and branding materials using tools such as Photoshop, InDesign and illustrator• Design develop & manage company websites using latest technologies• Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off• Designing and maintaining webpage layout• Graphic layout for marketing and other advertisement requirements• Maintain and monitor advertisement in social media pages• Monitor company’s online advertisement and other IT and Web developer tasks• Responsible for the correct visual image/graphic use• Interpreting the client’s business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose

    • Good knowledge in SEO and SEM• 2+ years’ experience in system administration• Associate or higher degree in a related field• Age Range: 23-50• Gender Preference: Female / Male• Nationality Preference: Any nationality• Language Fluency: Arabic / English• Current Location: UAE, (Abu Dhabi)

    The, “Golden Health” Health Care Services is a medical pioneer company, specialized in providing global different healthcare and treatment services, enabling you to receive treatment in famous hospitals and healthcare centers all over the world, through elite globally recognized medical teams, and with an elite of famous medical qualified staff, through our approved medical and health programs:
    • Specialized treatment program in the major world hospitals. • International Medical Consultations Program (Second Opinion). • Integrated periodical medical check- up for VIPs and Businessmen. • Recreation, Leisure and Health Comfort program for businessmen and VIPs. • Comprehensive Health Tourism program for families • Medical Air Ambulance program for emergency and critical cases. • Specialized care and beauty for ladies • Romantic Program for newly married couples.
    “Golden Health” Health Care Services is a national-international company, its head office is based in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, a holder of the Golden Membership of the Medical Tourism Association, and and has made it to the top 3 in the Leader in Healthcare at the 2nd Annual Arab Investment Summit 2011. engaged in many strategic national and international partnerships, It is managed through highly qualified Directorial and Medical Boards. The Medical Board represented in its Chairman Dr. Wissam Deeb, brings together the more famous physicians from over the world and the most internationally-recognized hospitals as an honored members for research and development of health and treatment programs which assist the patients through a work strategy supervised by the Directorial Board. More

  • Tax and Zakat – Senior Associate | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment: Full Time

    When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche ME. You’ll understand that Deloitte is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has received numerous awards in the last few years which include Best Employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).Our region encompasses diverse tax laws and is part of what makes a career in tax with Deloitte & Touche Middle East a truly stimulating experience. With many corporations operating across several borders, your knowledge of tax will be key to making sure our clients stay on the right side of tax laws and minimize their tax costs. Your people skills will also be engaged as you form a close working relationship with clients, while your technical knowledge will be stretched as you develop expertise across the board in consulting, business, finance and law to craft commercially sound solutions. As you gain experience, you will do so with the full support of a firm that believes in helping you grow and providing you with the skills to succeed.Our PurposeDeloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:• Integrity• Outstanding value to markets and clients• Commitment to each other• Strength from cultural diversityDuring your tenure as a Senior Associate in Business Tax, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:• Applies knowledge and skills of relevant practices and processes (or relevant tax rules and regulations) in area of specialization to client problems• Presents findings and recommends and implements advice independently relevant to tax and consults others as needed• Reviews written technical advice, reports, memoranda and/or other deliverables relevant to tax laws and rules for adequacy of research conducted and appropriateness and accuracy of conclusions• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the key capabilities required to deliver a high quality service experience to the client• Selects appropriate methods for collecting and analyzing data, and develops informed recommendations• Interprets and synthesizes data, exercises professional skepticism to challenge data, and identifies meaningful insights to develop recommendations that most effectively support a client’s business objectives• Articulates how technology enables the business and communicates this effectively to clients while ensuring appropriate technologies and methodologies are used on projects• Assists client in completing timely and accurate tax and financial filings/compliance activities to meet obligations• Identifies and sets timelines to the main tasks within the framework of the tax compliance work• Drafts reports, identifies key issues/risks, and proposes solutions for clients on tax planning and implementation strategies• Prepares advice to clients on filing requirements and documentation, as well as the effects of tax advice for tax provisions• Identifies and bridges gaps between the information provided by the client and information required by the tax authorities• Drafts clear and succinct formal response letters or dispute application letters

    • 3 – 5 years of general tax experience, preferably with at least a year focused on taxation.• Experience with a Big 4 firm, law firm, or large corporate tax department of a multinational company is required.• Consulting and compliance experience is needed.• Experience with inbound and outbound international tax is preferred.• Excellent research skills and strong written and verbal communications skills required.• Good knowledge of tax and business laws and regulations• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other business related field.• Advanced degree such as MST, JD or LLM preferred. CPA preferred.• Fluency in English is a must. Fluency in Arabic is a plus.

    Deloitte is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.
    With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte’s more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.
    Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.
    Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.
    Our Purpose
    Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.
    Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:
    Integrity
    Outstanding value to markets and clients
    Commitment to each other
    Strength from cultural diversity More

  • Director of Support Services – Arabic Speaking | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse has an exciting opportunity with a professional organisation who has been established in the region over 15 years. Due to a restructure they are now looking to hire a Director of Support Services who will guide, direct, administer and coordinate the administrative functions whilst leading a dedicated and driven team. The role requires someone who is already based in Qatar and is fluent in Arabic.You will be responsible for the complete administrative support services under the direction of the CEO with accountabilities including but not limited to, maintaining the organizations administrative policies and procedures manual, collaborating with management to draft as well as implementing and managing the annual administrative budget. In addition, you will manage and oversee the department business plan as well as handling all governmental and IT support functions. You will also be responsible for drafting, analyzing and the distribution of statistical reports to key company stakeholders and regulatory authorities as and when required. You will also ensure the organisations compliance with applicable health and safety licensing and certification requirements is compliant with governing bodies.

    To be considered for this amazing opportunity, the successful candidate will have a minimum of 12-15 years in the same role managing and leading a team, and will hold a bachelor Degree in Business Administration or related field. You will have a thorough understanding of all administrative functional areas including the Qatar labour law, Governmental Services, IT and Finance, will be highly analytical, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, is a professional individual who has the ability to interact with a variety of personalities, and will have also worked alongside senior internal and external stakeholders. Excellent business acumen, strong leadership and supervisory skills, outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail along and time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines will be needed to be successful in this role.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

  • Process Re-Engineering Officer – Immediately Available | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    As a Process Re-Engineering Officer, you will work with business stakeholders to understand their processes, re-imagine them, and provide innovative solutions to improve the business outcome and performance in areas such as cost, service, quality, and speed through changes in processes and improve the customer experience.Client DetailsA financial services company with a strong footprint in the country.Description* Work closely with stakeholders to understand current business processes and identify opportunities for process re-engineering and technology enabled improvement.* Define business cases, work with stakeholders to understand and prioritise their needs, and working closely with developers, testers, and other stakeholders through implementation.* Work from inception through implementation and beyond to ensure successful delivery of new systems capabilities.* Plan and lead continuous improvement efforts utilising BPR tools and methodologies.* Assisting with user change management, including training and communication plans.* Provide technical advice on processing technology, capability, risks, costs.* Managing issues and risks for innovation projects, ensuring mitigation and contingency plans and escalating as necessary.Job Offer* Exciting project portfolio and the opportunity to work on interesting projects.* Strong growth opportunities within the organisation.

    * A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role with a financial services organisation.* PMI professional certification is required.* Strong communication and negotiation skills.* Experience working with business re-engineering processes, business processing models, process design, requirements management, and project management.* Must be immediately available.

    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

  • Information Security Officer – UAE National (Fresh Graduate) | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    As an Information Security Officer, you will be working closely with the IT department to ensure information security is at the forefront of the organisation, working on the availability, integrity and confidentiality of data and compliance. The role can be based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.Client DetailsA local company with offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, investing heavily in talent.Description* Develop plans to safeguard internal files against accidental or unauthorised modification, destruction, or disclosure.* Under general direction of the IT team, monitor and audit information systems, networks, and databases to identify and isolate occurrences of unauthorised activity; prepare and coordinate corrective actions.* Assist with conducting security assessments, audits and incident management.* Coordinate response to information security incidents and threats.* Review and enforce information security policy, standards and guidelines for business operations and technology implementations.Job Offer* Exciting role for someone junior to kick-start their information security career.* Comprehensive training would be provided by the team.* Flexible working location with a 4-day week.

    * Must be a UAE National with family book due to the nature of this role.* Bachelor Degree holder of Information Technology / Computer Science.* 0-2 years of experience in similar role or prior information security focused internships would be highly preferred.* Professional information security certification will be beneficial.* Basic knowledge of various information security frameworks.

    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

  • Tech Transformation PM – Arabic Speaker | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Tech Transformation PM – Arabic Speaker must be based in Qatar* Lead a portfolio of projects including development of the portfolio delivery strategy ensuring alignment with other portfolios in the program and external stakeholders to achieve Programme objectives.* Work alongside vendors, internal and external stakeholder’s representatives to drive the planning and execution of the portfolio’s initiatives and projects.Client DetailsOur client is a multinational management consulting brand with established operations in the Middle East. They are currently winning many new government clients and have a pipeline of transformation projects that they need to deliver.Description* Steer Portfolio activities in alignment with the program strategic objectives.* Lead the portfolio activities and collaborate with Central Transformation Office Leadership Team to guide portfolio planning with respect to identification of priorities, initiative roll-out and dependencies.* Identify and manage the development of required scopes of work for RFPs to be issued in alignment with initiative roll-out plans.* Support with stakeholder communication of respective portfolio initiatives prior to vendor engagement.* Manage and oversee Portfolio PMO.* Provide guidance to the project team and business participants as required.* Drive the governance of project/initiatives, holding stakeholders to account while enabling successful delivery.Job Offer* Highly competitive salary package on offer for the best candidate

    * Must have bilingual skills with both Arabic and English* Must be currently based in Qatar* Management consulting experience strongly preferred but will also consider candidates from IT services.* 5+ years of experience managing and delivering large transformation projects* Experience in delivering strategy projects

    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

  • Arabic Technical Content Writer | A Leading Financial Organization in Qatar

    Employment: Full Time

    Job DescriptionThe Arabic Content Technical Writer will write, rewrite and/or edit technical documents such as policies, procedures, manuals, legislative documents to communicate clearly and effectively so that both technical and non-technical audiences can understand.Roles and Responsibilities· Work with subject matter experts to obtain an in-depth understanding of the documentation requirements· Analyze information needs for projects and help define content requirements· Create high-quality documentation on policies, manuals, procedures etc.· Review and edit your own work as well as perform peer-reviews for other members of the team· Consistently author accurate content in compliance with the department and company standards· Ability to describe complex processes clearly and concisely· Specializes in technical writing

    Job Requirements and Qualifications:· Bachelor’s degree, preferably in technical writing, linguistics, or a related discipline.· Minimum 5 years’ experience writing technical documentation.Additional InformationShortlisted candidates will be requested to submit samples of their written work and to complete a brief exercise relevant to the work of this position before interviews are conducted directly.

    A leading Financial Organization in Qatar. More