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    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – ITS / M&A – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismInternational Tax ServicesManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within International Tax Services will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC address their cross border tax needs both locally and globally by managing their global tax rates, finding areas of cost reduction, and responding to inquiries from regulatory authorities. You’ll gain a global perspective and an awareness of tax issues stemming from changes to evolving business structures and geographic expansions.Our International Tax Services Generalist – Practice Support team advises PwC on tax laws and reporting, legislation and planning strategies based on the geography and jurisdiction. You’ll be assisting our team with local tax laws, reporting requirements, statutory filings, corporate strategy, transfer pricing and indirect tax and other international taxation needs.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 Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

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

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

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

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

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

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    Associate Asset & Liability Manager / Asset & Liability Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Gather and analyze data used in the development of programs and/or models that evaluate the organisation’s asset/liability strategy.• Monitor liquidity ratios of the bank and use market tools to keep proper liquidity and make effective control of liquidity risks.• To help with the financial market activities of the bank such as CDs, bonds, and money lending/borrowing.• Keep watch of the financial market and make regular market analyses.• To take up routine work such as writing reports, filling data forms etc.• Any other responsibility assigned by the bank or person in charge of the department from time to time on the basis of requirement.

    • Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.• Strong communication abilities in both Mandarin and English.• Strong execution, communication, and interpersonal skills.• Proficiency in Microsoft, or other office applications.• Strong data collection and analysis skills.• Related working experience preferred.• Related certificates, such as ACCA, FRM, CFA, CPA, CIIA, etc. preferred.

    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) is China’s largest bank and the largest bank in the world. It is one of China’s “Big Four” state-owned commercial banks (the other three being the Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank). It is the largest bank in the world in terms of market value, the world’s largest bank by deposits, and the world’s most profitable bank.

    In October 2008, the opening of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited ( regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority) allows ICBC to become the pioneer among the Chinese financial institutions for the Middle East market. With strong support from its Head Office located in Beijing, ICBC Middle East support the financial needs of the UAE and the Middle East area, provide a comprehensive international trade,overseas financing against domestic support, project finance, clearing and settlement, and a series of financial services, become a link of economic and trade exchanges between China and Middle region. More

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    Government Accounting and Reporting Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting – Finance – Government Accounting and Reporting – Director (Riyadh/Abu Dhabi)Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismFinanceManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryPwC 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.Business Unit OverviewDue to the growth of our government reporting consulting team, we currently have an opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Director with a proven track record of high-quality delivery of client projects,  strong technical knowledge and a commercially rounded mindset, and an ability to work in a demanding project and transformation environment. We would like to hear from Managers with experience of working on transformation projects around accrual accounting conversion under the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (“IPSAS”) framework and ability to support optimising the balance sheets of government entities converting from cash basis of accounting to accrual under privatization mandates.Responsibilities:As a Director,  – You will be expected to contribute to building and continuous refreshing of the long-term vision and strategy to continue growing the business. You will also take ownership in business development activities and shall start pursuing opportunities and leading their delivery;  – As a director, you will be expected to lead team members driving excellence, meet with the team strategy and required KPIs, and be active on business development and thought leaderships about specific accounting matters. – You will be required to possess strong project management skills (PMP) as the delivery role requires senior client and stakeholder management, project budgeting and finance management, coaching and resource management on high profile clients. A key part of delivery will be the creation, review and delivery of complex client deliverables which will include executive level reporting through to detailed design documentation.  – You will be expected to keep on developing your personal skills  taking a keen interest in trends in digital delivery and technology and the impact on the cash to accrual conversion exercises with the government clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market – You will be expected to manage a global mindset and ability to connect with other colleagues across the consulting line of services and other Line of services within PwC, so we can bring to our clients high value multidisciplinary solutions  – You will be expected to design, structure and tailor potential solutions to our government taking into account the public finance framework requirements, IMF requirements and the existing finance laws within the government to ensure our recommendations add value to our clients.  – You will be expected to stay on top of the existing IPSAS and IFRS standards, and the relevant exposure drafts that could result in shaping the structure of the government to optimise the value of those standards managing the government. – You will be expected to lead, coach, train and mentor junior staff, and support their growth and drawing their career path 

    Requirements: – The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high-quality output.  – Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Public Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, etc. MBA is a plus. – Mandatory qualifications: The following qualification(s) are mandatory for the candidate to perform the role -CPA, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent). – Preferable qualifications: The following qualification(s) are preferable and beneficial for the candidate to perform the role: PMP, PFM related certificates – Years of Experience : 10 + years of relevant experience in IPSAS, IFRS, cash to accrual conversion, preferably within a professional services environment. – In-depth understanding of public finance management and government accounting and reporting – Strong interest and passion for developing people and working collaboratively. – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. – Proven soft skills in the following-Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).  Arabic speaking is mandatory, fluency in English is preferred. – The ability and willingness to work in KSA.

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

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

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

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

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

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    Government Accounting and Reporting Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting – Finance – Government Accounting and Reporting – Senior Associate (Riyadh/Abu Dhabi)Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismFinanceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob 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, consulting, advisory, tax and strategy 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.Business Unit OverviewDue to the growth of our government reporting consulting team, we currently have an opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Manager with a proven track record of high-quality delivery of client projects,  strong technical knowledge and a commercially rounded mindset, and an ability to work in a demanding project and transformation environment. We would like to hear from Managers with experience of working on transformation projects around accrual accounting conversion under the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (“IPSAS”) framework and ability to support optimising the balance sheets of government entities converting from cash basis of accounting to accrual under privatization mandates.Responsibilities:- As a Senior Associate, you are required to possess strong project management skills as the delivery role requires client management, project budgeting and finance management. A key part of delivery will be the creation, review and delivery of complex client deliverables which will include executive level reporting through to detailed documentation; – With the appropriate guidance and training from the more experienced members in the team, you will be required to develop yourself personally, taking a keen interest in the Accounting Advisory offering and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market. Similarly, you will be required to coach and develop the more junior members in the team; –  The role also requires the candidate to have a solid knowledge of IPSAS and IFRS and being able to conduct in depth researches on complex matters, prepare technical papers for discussion with clients – You will be expected to manage a global mindset and ability to connect with other colleagues across the consulting line of services and other Line of services within PwC, (such as Assurance, Strategy&, Tax and Deals.) which requires a high-level understanding of the wider PwC offering and trends outside your core area of expertise, so we can bring to our clients high value multidisciplinary solutions – You will be expected to build and maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with clients and colleagues. You will be expected to have significant interactions with senior government officials or company management teams, bankers, lawyers and other advisors typically involved in a high-profile regional transaction. – The role sits within a rapidly growing part of the PwC business. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network. – You will be reporting directly to the leadership team and will be provided with the opportunity to contribute in our medium to long term strategy. – You will be expected to keep on developing your personal skills  taking a keen interest in trends in digital delivery and technology and the impact on the cash to accrual conversion exercises with the government clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market

    Requirements: – Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Public Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, etc. MBA is a plus. – Mandatory qualifications: The following qualification(s) are mandatory for the candidate to perform the role CPA, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent).  – Preferable qualifications: The following qualification(s) are preferable and beneficial for the candidate to perform the role: PMP, PFM and IPSAS related certificates, and any digital certificate will be a plus. – Years of Experience : 2+ years of relevant experience in IPSAS, IFRS, cash to accrual conversion, preferably within a professional services environment. – A good understanding of public finance management and government accounting and reporting – Ability to work under pressure  – Proven soft skills in the following-Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).  Arabic speaking is mandatory, fluency in English is preferred. – The ability and willingness to work in KSA.

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

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

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

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

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

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    Government Accounting and Reporting Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting – Finance – Government Accounting and Reporting – Senior Manager (Riyadh/Abu Dhabi)Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismFinanceManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob 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, consulting, advisory, tax and strategy 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.Business Unit OverviewDue to the growth of our government reporting consulting team, we currently have an opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Senior Manager with a proven track record of high-quality delivery of client projects, strong technical knowledge and a commercially rounded mindset, and an ability to work in a demanding project and transformation environment. We would like to hear from Senior Managers with experience of working on transformation projects around accrual accounting conversion under the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (“IPSAS”) framework and ability to support optimising the balance sheets of government entities converting from cash basis of accounting to accrual under privatization mandates.Responsibilities:As a Senior Manager, – You will be expected to contribute to building and continuous refreshing of the long-term vision and strategy to continue growing the business. You will also take ownership in business development activities and shall start pursuing opportunities and leading their delivery;  – You will be expected to lead team members driving excellence, meet with the team strategy and required KPIs, and be active on business development and thought leaderships about specific accounting matters. – You will be required to possess strong project management skills (PMP) as the delivery role requires senior client and stakeholder management, project budgeting and finance management, coaching and resource management on high profile clients. A key part of delivery will be the creation, review and delivery of complex client deliverables which will include executive level reporting through to detailed design documentation.  – You will be expected to keep on developing your personal skills  taking a keen interest in trends in digital delivery and technology and the impact on the cash to accrual conversion exercises with the government clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market – You will be expected to manage a global mindset and ability to connect with other colleagues across the consulting line of services and other Line of services within PwC, so we can bring to our clients high value multidisciplinary solutions  – You will be expected to design, structure and tailor potential solutions to our government taking into account the public finance framework requirements, IMF requirements and the existing finance laws within the government to ensure our recommendations add value to our clients.  – You will be expected to stay on top of the existing IPSAS and IFRS standards, and the relevant exposure drafts that could result in shaping the structure of the government to optimise the value of those standards managing the government. – You will be expected to lead, coach, train and mentor junior staff, and support their growth and drawing their career path 

    Requirements: – The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high-quality output.  – Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Public Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, etc. MBA is a plus. – Mandatory qualifications: The following qualification(s) are mandatory for the candidate to perform the role -CPA, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent). – Preferable qualifications: The following qualification(s) are preferable and beneficial for the candidate to perform the role: PMP, PFM and IPSAS related certificates, digital certificates is a plus. – Years of Experience : 8 + years of relevant experience in IPSAS, IFRS, cash to accrual conversion, preferably within a professional services environment. Background in Audit and dealing with financial statements and accounting standards is key – In-depth understanding of public finance management and government accounting and reporting – Strong interest and passion for developing people and working collaboratively. – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. – Proven soft skills in the following-Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).  Arabic speaking is mandatory, fluency in English is preferred. – The ability and willingness to work in KSA.

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

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

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

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

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

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    Associate Relationship Manager / Relationship Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Develop and maintain relationships with clients to achieve personal business targets and department business targets.• Provide the marketing strategy/plan and works closely with the Head to execute and deliver on such strategies/plan.• Conduct CDD and AML risk assessment when onboard clients, and conduct a periodic review of KYC.• Meet customers and solicit business for the Bank; arrange meetings with potential customers.• Prepare marketing proposal and negotiate with customers after understanding/exploring of demands of clients.• Carry out CDD and credit assessment work before submitting application of transition/credit rating/credit limits to Credit Committee. • Other work assigned by heads of the department or senior management

    • Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.• Strong communication abilities in both Mandarin and English.• Strong execution, communication, and interpersonal skills.• Proficiency in Microsoft, or other office applications.• Strong data collection and analysis skills.• Related working experience preferred.• Related certificates, such as ACCA, FRM, CFA, CPA, CIIA, etc. preferred.

    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) is China’s largest bank and the largest bank in the world. It is one of China’s “Big Four” state-owned commercial banks (the other three being the Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank). It is the largest bank in the world in terms of market value, the world’s largest bank by deposits, and the world’s most profitable bank.

    In October 2008, the opening of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited ( regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority) allows ICBC to become the pioneer among the Chinese financial institutions for the Middle East market. With strong support from its Head Office located in Beijing, ICBC Middle East support the financial needs of the UAE and the Middle East area, provide a comprehensive international trade,overseas financing against domestic support, project finance, clearing and settlement, and a series of financial services, become a link of economic and trade exchanges between China and Middle region. More

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    Investment & Startups Manager | KOTRA

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Please note that KOTRA Dubai DOESN’T ACCEPT TELEPHONE INQUIRIES.Investment & Startups Manager (Korea Government-funded Promotion Agency in Dubai)Our CompanyKotra stands for ‘Korea trade-investment promotion agency’. We promote Korean SMEs and Startups to penetrate UAE & GCC market. We hold business delegations and exhibitions to allure local buyers and investors. We also share job opportunities from here to Koreans.The team Investment & Startups team specifically promotes local investors who are interested in starting a business in Korea and Korean startups who wants to expand their business here. We manage investors and local network to connect Korean startups and help them onboarding UAE startup ecosystem. We hold delegation, pitch day and networking meetings here in Dubai and Korea.The roleThe key purpose of the Investment Manager role is to be responsible for developing and managing investment opportunities and connecting Korean startups and SMEs to meet investors through on/offline meetings. The one will also vibrantly network with investors and report networking, investment promotional meetings to meet the performance index. This role reports to senior manager.Management LevelManagerKey Responsibilities:* Plays key role in investment activities by providing analytic support, project management, presentations, communication and recommendations for deal making. * Provides investors with consultation about the geographic selection, the industry, the type of investment, and their capital that would be invested within 5 years and help them with preparing investment documents behalf of our branch based on high understanding about investment process, geographical benefits, governmental policy and regulations within Korea and UAE. * Manages target investors within relevant segments* Propose investment strategies & implementation plans. * Attend networking sessions and events to broad our branch’s network around 1~2 times per month (overtime may apply) and report meeting result with business cards.* Consults each of Korean startups based on thorough study about their technology and connects them with UAE and GCC based investors via on/offline meetings. * Supports Korean startups with their business meetings case by case when they are on a business trip to UAE and investors when they visit Korea as well (if so, overtime duties may apply and will be rewarded with vacations).

    Key requirements* University degree in Economics, Finance, Investment or a related discipline is preferred * Very fluent in both Korean and English, with preference to Arabic speaking candidates* 5 years+ experience within Investment, Startup business or similar.* High knowledge in Venture capital & start-ups.* Excellent project appraisal, investment project managing skills.* Strong understanding of and experienced in promoting Korean technology & startup ecosystem.* Ability to apply sound business judgment and an analytical, pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving.* High level of discipline and integrity with positive attitude and ability to work independently and under pressure.* Ability to plan and prioritize effectively: strong project / process management skills.* Ability to develop and broad strong relationships with people at all levels.* Very strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation and presentation.* Technically proficient (Advanced) in Excel, Word, PowerPoint essential

    Since its establishment in 1962 as part of the Koreas first 5-year Economic Plan, KOTRA has been dedicated to creating new export markets and increasing Koreas trade value, which reached $1 trillion in 2011. In the late 1990s, the agency helped Korea overcome the Financial Crisis by starting its foreign direct investment promotion division. And in the last half century, KOTRA has played a significant role in supporting Korean companies expanding overseas.

    Today, the world economy is more volatile than ever due to the European financial crisis, China’s hindered economic growth, upcoming elections in 15 countries and security issues in the Middle East. In preparation for a rapidly changing market environment, and using Koreas expansive FTA network, KOTRA is focusing on the globalization of small and medium sized enterprises(SMEs), the backbone of the Korean economy, by providing them with customized support related to global business establishment and export. More

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    Group Head of Planning & Analysis | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyRobert Half are exclusively working with a buyside investment company searching for a Senior member to join their Finance Team in Abu Dhabi. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, the candidate will be interacting with management at all levels within the organization to prepare comprehensive financial analyses, reports, and budgets at the corporate group level. The role will also be driving a routine calendar of events including consolidation of results, budgets, 5-year business plans and the analysis and reporting of financial data.The Role* Lead an ongoing group-wide effort to develop and implement an executive dashboard at the Holding and business unit levels.* Develop reports for top management summarizing the business financial positions, returns, yields, capital usage, and cash flows and coordinate the preparation of strategic business plans, budgets, and financial forecast.* Perform analytics to support corporate strategic planning and business development decision-making, including long term forecasting and valuation models.* Perform analysis and create models to support executive management in making operational and/or financial decisions.* Prepare Group’s annual budget including review and Business Units’ budgets. * Ensuring budget process is informative and on time.* Enhance the process and timeline management of coordinating and collating budget related information from departments, businesses unit/group companies.* Monitor performance to business KPIs by departments, business unit/group companies across the group highlighting and reporting variances and corrective actions.* Prepare presentation of BOD/Committees and senior management.* Preparing reports and analysis for management review and conduct specific tasks as required by management from time to time.* Prepare modelling, planning and execution of ad hoc financial analysis as required by senior management.

    The CandidateMinimum Qualifications* A CFA Charter holder or Chartered Accountant.* Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field – Master’s degree preferred.* 10-15 years of progressively responsible FP&A leadership experience.* Prior work experience in a corporate family group entity in the GCC is a must.* Excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication, problem-solving skills, and a remarkable attention to details.* Prior experience in a Big Four firm is desirable.* Exceptional / advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Dynamics or similar dashboard systems, Excel and PowerPoint.* Strong analytical, consolidation and financial modelling skills.* Experienced in producing financial reports and presentations to Board standard.* Knowledge of ERP systems and related technologies.Salary* 45,000 AED a monthRobert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training.

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More