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  • Data Migration Lead – SAP S/4HANA | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment: Contract

    The Sap technical Consultant should be able to understand business requirements and transform into new S/4HANA platform, analysis and design business and functional requirements in SAP S/4HANA with a significant contribution in architecting solutions.• S/4HANA Asset Management• S/4HANA EWM• Integration

    • Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in HANA Embedded Analytics• Certified in SAP BW 4 HANA• Experience in unit testing and well versed with new ABAP Syntax• Strong Knowledge/Experience of CDS Implementation with security (CDL)• Strong Knowledge/Experience on building Analytics CDS objects.• Strong Knowledge/Experience on VDM architecture frameworks, concepts, and best practice design principles.• Strong knowledge of oDATA service implementation, using standard project approach or with SADL layer• Strong knowledge of BOPF Framework and Restfull Programming• Experience on Performance optimization in all the above technical layers.• Experience and demonstrated expertise in building interface solutions using ALE/EDI, SOA, RFC, BADIs• Experience and demonstrated expertise in building extension of ABAP program, CDS, BOPF

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.
    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.
    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

  • Industrial Development Expert | Parsons International

    Employment: Full Time

    Principal ObjectiveFacilitates all activities required to ensure the successful addition and expansion of mega-industry investors in the Industrial City of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. The investor relationship begins during the business development phase and continues throughout project execution, completion and close out. Will ensure that all stakeholders are appropriately aligned with particular emphasis on early project activities and scope development. Function as liaison between Owner-investor, the Royal Commission and key stakeholders. Facilitate effective communications during the entire project life-cycle.Organizational RelationshipInterfaces with the Industrial Investment Department Director and other Royal Commission Departments. Involved early in the project life-cycle and may be involved during the entire execution phase.Major Activities Performed• Develops professional in-depth understanding of project requirements based on specific investor requirements. These may include space, site conditions, infrastructure, utilities, logistics, accessibility, labor resource availability, environmental requirements and many other variables of interest to potential investors.• Must be able to prepare and present material on matters pertaining to industrial expansion and on matters that are of particular interest to the potential investor. In this regard, will function as an advocate for the industrial City of Yanbu and is an active participant in the business development process. Power Point skills are required.• Provides industry required information and regular support to stakeholders.• Assist Project Managers during project charter development., scope definition and during the execution phase. May also be required to support and participate in start-up and operational project activities.• Participates in project design and kickoff meeting and proposes improvement if necessary.• Facilitates the removal of roadblocks and ensures that the project completion schedule meets investor requirements.• Maintains an interface with the project execution team and ensures that RC and SAPL leadership are appropriately advised with regard to the progress or potential issues of concern.• Conduct a wide variety of feasibility studies that may be dependent on individual investor needs. Will be required to lead an evaluation of studies results and facilitate a solution to problems (technical & other).• Prepare and issue periodic progress reports.

    Experience and Qualifications1. Candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Business Administration (Master’ Degree or equivalent) from a western recognized university.2. Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in project coordination on mega projects with different stakeholders.3. Candidate should fully understand project coordination concept, professional expertise, financial orientation, self-starting initiative.4. Candidate must have strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.5. Must have excellent communicate skills in English language.6. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships.7. Knowledge of computers and basic software applications: MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).8. Strong Administration, Management leadership skills.9. Details oriented and organized.

    Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.
    Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide. More

  • Head of Finance & Accounting – Saudi National | Command MENA

    Employment: Full Time

    Saudi Nationals are preferredJob Summary:• To provide leadership, direction, and management of the Finance and Accounting Team for a START UP aligned to the 2030 Vision.• Primary responsibility for the planning, implementation, management, and running of all the finance activities of project, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and negotiations.• Duties and Responsibilities:• The Financial Controller will have oversight and responsibility for the following:• As a member of the senior management team, participate in the development and refinement of project’s overall vision and strategy and contribute to the overall process of corporate management and decision-making to ensure project maximizes its short, medium, and long term financial targets while achieving overall objectives.• In coordination with the CEO and the senior management team, formulate and lead the implementation of the functional strategy in line with project’s vision, mission, and corporate objectives.• Ensure that the strategy is translated into annual operational business plans for the Finance Department and that performance is monitored to ensure business plans are in line with the strategy.• Continually monitor and evaluate the strategy of the company to ensure the long-term financial viability of the organization.• Direct the preparation and consolidation of the Finance Department budgets and monitor financial performance against the budget so that potential financial challenges and areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.• Define and recommend an optimal organization structure for the department and direct the development of departmental structures in coordination with Organization Excellence and Strategic Planning functions so that resources are optimally utilized and communication can take place in an efficient manner.• Lead the Finance Department by setting individual objectives to employees, managing their performance, recruiting qualified staff, developing and motivating staff, providing formal and informal feedback and appraisal, and acting as a role model for subordinates – in order to maximize subordinate and departmental performance to achieve functional objectives.• Ministry of Finance and other relevant ministries and governing Private sector partners• Consultants and• Auditors• Financial institutions, banks and investors• Board members and other stakeholders

    Requirements• Saudi National preferred• CA, CPA and/or Advanced degree in Finance• 10 to 15 years of experience out of which the last 5 years should be in a similar capacity• Exposure to dealing with the government is essential• Excellent financial analysis skills• Strong knowledge of local and international accounting principles• Understanding of financing requirements of the real estate industry

    Command MENA has been successfully partnering with clients and candidates since 2005. We have worked on human resources & talent acquisition assignments for clients throughout the Asia Pacific region, Middle East, Europe and the Americas.
    During this period of time we have successfully sourced highly skilled and multilingual talents both locally and from around the globe.
    As a company we take a consultative approach to meeting your human resources & talent management requirements. Taking the time to understand your needs, we think laterally to isolate candidates’ critical skills. We have proven understanding of the dynamics of various markets and we bring a fresh perspective to your challenges in sourcing creative staff.
    Our team of consultants specialise in a variety of sectors and take real pride in their work. We work in a number of specialist sectors; succesfully delivering human resources campaigns to Fortune 1000 & major international companies through to smaller boutique & specialist companies. More

  • Front Office Executive (Arabic Speaking) | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Our client is a corporate law firm based in the heart of West Bay, Doha who is looking for a professional and well-presented Front Office Administrator to join their team.As the voice of the company you will be responsible for answering all incoming calls and directing calls and incoming queries, meeting and greeting guests as well as coordinate with venders and courier companies. You will ensure the reception area and board/meeting rooms are maintained at all times and ready for the next meeting, including liaising with the IT team to coordinate any IT requirements and draft non-legal letters/memos in Arabic/English/Arabic as required. Working alongside a team of office administrators who report into the Office Manager you will also assist with managing the diary and travel arrangements of the Lawyers/Fee Earner’s and the Office Manager as required.

    This is an exciting and integral role as the face of the organisation, therefore they are looking to hire an extremely polished and professional individual who is highly organised, enthusiastic and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be a team player, as well as have an outstanding phone manner, good computer skills with a minimum of 3 years administration experience within a corporate environment and will have been in the same company for a minimum of 3 years. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.

    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

  • Compliance & Reporting Analyst (Temporary) | Charterhouse

    Employment: Temporary

    Charterhouse are working with one of our leading financial services client’s within the Wholesale Banking sector. The client are in the process of looking to hire, at an Assistant Vice President (AVP) level, a Compliance and Reporting Analyst.This role shall take ownership of areas of regulatory reporting, under the DFSA, along with the undertaking of internal reporting channels, for management based commentaries and presentations. On top of these reporting based functions, the role shall also extend to the oversight of administration based responsibilities, linking to secretarial undertakings; to support committee meetings, tracking minutes and developing management information systems (MIS) based reports for the Management & Risk Committees. This acts as a support and development mechanism, for both internal Group-linked policy, coupled with regulatory based compliance monitoring.

    The client search is focused towards a junior professional; whom is capable of managing an operational based role along with ongoing ad-hoc projects to ensure the ongoing development of policy. The client will look for a candidate whom can demonstrate an understanding of compliance based principles, ideally within the DIFC regulatory framework, whilst possessing a reporting and communication capacity to support both internal & external based reporting and operational processes. The candidate shall also be required to demonstrate strong administrative capabilities; whereby they have supported either business or support-related functions previously within a financial or professional services organisation. The temporary nature of this role means that the client will look for a candidate whom is immediately available to start a new 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

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    The Skill That’s In High Demand By Wall Street Giants And Tech Titans—And How You Can Get Certified In It

    If you’re interested in a top business role at a prestigious company, then you’ve probably seen the title “Analyst” while doing your research. And while there’s a wide range of roles that fall under that title, they all involve the parsing, arrangement, and presentation of data. Top businesses need data analysis to function and thrive.
    As former Morgan Stanley CTO Tsvi Gal told the UPenn Wharton Business Journal, “We [may be] in banking, but we live and die on information…Data analytics is the oxygen of Wall Street.”
    If you want to have a real advantage when applying to roles at banks, tech companies, and everything in between, then you should be learning data science. Here’s a quick look at how—through the help of Emeritus, an education technology company—you can get certified in data science or one of its applications (like machine learning) and finally get the internship or entry-level job you really want.
    Get Certified—And Actually Trained—With Courses Run By Columbia, Dartmouth, And Other Top Schools
    Emeritus’ mission is to help people learn—safely and remotely—the skills they need to succeed in STEM and business careers. But they’re not in this alone. Emeritus works with a network of experienced professors, business leaders, and elite institutions to ensure that the certificate programs they offer aren’t just theoretical.
    In their data science programs, you’ll learn the skills necessary to extract, analyze, and synthesize the data that powers major business decisions. Depending on the specific course or track you select, you’ll learn the concepts and applications of business analytics, data visualization, gamification, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. 
    These are the skills that recruiters at Big Four firms, Silicon Valley giants, and major banks are scanning your resume for. And with a certification from a name-brand institution on there, recruiters will be able to tell you really do possess them.
    The best part is that most of these courses can be completed in two to three months—essentially, the length of a summer. Whether you’re tackling an internship this summer—or if you had one unfortunately cancel on you—this is the perfect time to get started on the skill set you really need.
    How Data Science Skills Can Change Your Career
    But like any good data scientist, you’ll probably need to see the numbers on this. Career site Glassdoor regularly marks Data Scientist as one of their Top 5 Jobs in America, noting a median annual base salary of over six figures ($113,309, to be specific). 
    But whether you start in data science, data analysis, or even a more tech-heavy lane like machine learning, you’ll be building a career that can often lead to a C-level executive position or acceptance to a top MBA or master’s program.
    Want to learn more about how to supercharge your resume—and your career—with a certificate in data science? Check out the courses from Emeritus below:
    Applied Data Science with Columbia Engineering 
    Professional Certificate in Applied Data Science with Dartmouth 
    Applied Machine Learning with Columbia Engineering
    Learn Python For Data Analytics More

  • Legal Counsel | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    The OpportunityWe are looking for a motivated, business savvy in-house legal counsel to join our General Counsel Office team to be based in Karachi, Pakistan. This role will be within the Core Business Services (CBS) service line and will handle a broad range of responsibilities supporting the MENA region as well as Pakistan. The ideal candidate should demonstrate fair understanding of the all aspects of commercial law with a nuanced view of the EY business environment and practice, as well as demonstrate legal knowledge and expertise in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and will appreciate being a critical part of the MENA operations in a fast-growing, market defining set-up across various industries.Your key responsibilitiesAs a Legal Counsel within EY, you will be a focal point of contact in Pakistan to support the MENA General Counsel. Handling a wide variety of legal demands that arise in a rapidly growing market and provide business-minded legal advice to the business on the various legal issues which may include employment matters, contracts & agreements, policies, procedures, mergers & acquisitions, tenders and ongoing projects within EY.Subsequently, you can expect to quickly become a trusted and reliable advisor to the firm as you work with colleagues across the MENA region’s business. You will be responsible for, independently drafting, revising and negotiating complex commercial contracts integral to the business. You will also gain a deep understanding of privacy and other data protection laws and regulations impacting the business and the ability to translate that understanding into actionable guidance for business teams. In addition to monitoring regulatory changes and providing legal advice and actionable guidance to the business.As part of the in-house legal team, you will be reporting directly to the MENA General Counsel.Skills and attributes for successIdeal candidate should be a licensed generalist lawyer with +7 years of post-qualification experience in corporate transactional work, with a preference for at least 3 years of in-house experience with growing businesses or an international law firm.

    To qualify, you must haveAt least 7 years of post-qualification experience. A proven level of English fluency, both spoken and written. Excellent business judgment, intellectual curiosity and the ability to balance legal and business requirements. Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements with a solution-oriented approach. Commercial awareness of the business issues facing the organisation and the ability to deal with problems in a practical and intuitive way. Proven ability to establish a high degree of credibility, respect and trust at all levels, including working collaboratively as a team player with internal business stakeholders. The capability to lead, take responsibility and act autonomously; including an ability to take difficult decisions and provide substantiated arguments. Strong personal communication skills, capable of dealing with wide range of people. Effective planning and organising skills to prioritise key areas of responsibility, tasks and projects with deadlines and the ability to thrive in a fast paced changing environment. The ability to keep calm in a crisis and to cope well with conflicting deadlinesIdeally, you should alsoHave employment law experience gained in either a reputable firm (or equivalent) and/or in-house function. Have experience navigating data privacy laws and issues in a commercial context. Have Experience in or demonstrated interest in technology and innovation. Be able to operate with limited use of external counselWhat we look forWe are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.What we can offer youSupport and coaching 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 you.About EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we are using the finance products, expertise and systems we have 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. With a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we will 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.Build your legacy with us.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

  • Accountant | Metro Contracting

    Employment: Full Time

    handling accounts,audits,book of accounts,reports,financial tools,account receivables/payables,taxation, finalizing book of accounts,bank reconciliation,accounting reports,day to day expenses,filing,inspecting book of accounts,ensuring compliance with country laws and regulations,conducting statutory audits,internal audits,using appropriate financial management tools,prepare feasibility reports

    5 years,MBA or BCom , Quickbooks ,Tally, ERP, MS office proficiency,account receivables/payables,taxation, finalizing book of accounts,bank reconciliation,accounting reports,day to day expenses,filing,inspecting book of accounts,ensuring compliance with country laws and regulations,conducting statutory audits,internal audits,using appropriate financial management tools,prepare feasibility reports

    Successful execution of major projects has elevated Metro as an award winning preferred contractor with prestigious clientele that include Directorate of Military Works (UAE Armed Forces), Etisalat, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), ADDC, Transco, Emirates Steel Industry (ESI), Musanada among others. Currently, we have over 350 staff and operate out of a 15000 sq.ft office with warehouse facility built and owned by Metro in Abu Dhabi.
    Integrity, Quality & Commitment are the core values that drive our company each day with each project. We believe that adding our diverse experience, careful planning, and a ‘can-do’ attitude to our core values has created a very strong business model over the years, building lasting relationships with repeat clients who trust us.
    Our diverse experience, innovative approach and commitment to the highest standards of quality always ensure outstanding service delivery to our client for every project. Majority of our projects in the region are repeat business, illustrating the continuing trust of our clientele for over two decades. More