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    Lawyer with Office of the General Counsel – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Operations, will provide the opportunity to support our engagement teams and clients operationally by providing advice on accounting, financial reporting, and strategic business issues. In joining, you’ll help ensure a complete and relevant exchange of information among our consultants and in turn with engagement teams and clients, provide experts advice on a variety of specific topics, support engagement teams in resolving complex issues, and supporting clients and their subsidiaries in evaluating the potential impact of accounting and reporting standard setting initiatives. You’ll develop strong relationships with our engagement teams and enhance our ability to meet greater investor expectations with the challenges of an increasingly complex business environment.As a part of our team, you’ll help assist engagement teams in the areas of resource management, learning and development, human capital, reporting, technology and innovation, and quality and compliance.Job Responsibilities: Financial – Adheres to the OGC Budget Customers Support Senior OGC members, ME Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and ME General Counsel (GC) on corporate, commercial and other Middle East matters. – Provide advice and support in relation to Middle East regulatory matters, including providing interpretations of law and regulation to engagement teams to help them understand how regulations apply to the firm and to client engagements. – Provide support on commercial and transactional matters. Provide updates to and work closely with Global firm R&Q and Global OGC teams as well as PwC UK OGC, on significant adverse matters. – Provide advice to engagement teams and LoS R&Q teams on all legal related areas of risk during an engagement lifecycle. – Liaise with other R&Q functions such as Independence, Compliance, AML etc for specialist advice. – Build relationships with the relevant LoS R&Q Leader, other R&Q Leaders, and LoS / IFS Partners and engagement teams. – Meet with the allocated LoS R&Q / IFS Leader to discuss key findings, areas of concerns and / or gather feedback. – Consult and escalate to the LoS R&Q Leader / OGC ME General Counsel as necessary. Internal Process – Assist with producing guidance and templates, and assist with updating policies and procedures as necessary. – Provide support and lead on commercial, contractual and other transactional matters. – Assist with reviewing and redesigning processes if needed. – Provide support to OGC projects as needed. – Ensure compliance with the relevant PwC Network standards, policies, and procedures. Learning & Growth – Meet with relevant business stakeholders and LoS R&Q Partners regularly to ensure optimal relationships. – Responsible for the continuing professional development of self and team members. – Contribute to an environment of teamwork within the R&Q team. – Act as a key resource and liaise with other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships.

    Education – A professional or academic qualification (degree level or equivalent), or extensive relevant and practical experience – Qualified lawyer Language – Strong English (Arabic preferred but not necessary) Overall Experience – 5+ years of relevant experience Specific Experience – Relevant legal experience in the Professional Services industry in a top tier firm, relevant experience at a top law firm, or relevant experience at a regulator required. – Prior people management and teamwork experience Knowledge and Skills – Deep understanding of the legal environment across the region Deep legal, regulatory and litigation knowledge – Strong problem solving skills – Strong project management skills – Strong networking and capacity to build strong connections with Global, EMEA, external legal counsels, UK and other R&Q LoS communities – Strong decision making skills – Strong people management skills – Risk averse/risk management skills – Process oriented and strong internal control skills – Ability to develop and implement procedures, controls and policies for functional areas of responsibility – Organization skills and eye for detail – Time management skills and proactivity – Strong verbal and written communication skills – Ethical 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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    Compliance Officer | SFM Corporate Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Conduct customer due diligence requests received from the Client Relationship Department and ensure that it is attended within the timeline• Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation, • Conduct background checks for every new client and review the personal documentation submitted by clients (KYC Documents).• Conduct regular and yearly background checks for existing clients when necessary and as required by any jurisdictions.• Review and validation of client company corporate documents such as nominee agreements, Power of Attorney, etc.• Issuing and/or verifying standard contractual agreements between new clients and company.• Researches, implements, and manages with the department head each jurisdiction regulations and laws, policies and procedures, and public interest laws and advise, oversee, and train compliance staffs on these compliance procedures.• Work closely with the department head in overseeing compliance procedures and advice on risk management. • Conduct risk assessment, client company audit and ensuring that proper due diligence is performed.• Implement control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies.• Implement company policies in relation to UAE AML and other jurisdictions where the company operates.• Review physical files before dispatching the corporate documents to the client. • Carry out the final file validation before dispatch of client orders or for the transfer to the archives.• Prepare reports to authorities and senior management as appropriate.• Revising procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues.• Report directly to the department head• Other duties as assigned and required from time to time.

    • Bachelor of Business, Law or Administration• 2-5 years in compliance (preferably based in Dubai)• Eastern European, Arab with European Education, European • Proactive & analytical thinker• Ethical & principled• Thorough researcher capable to follow leads • Brilliant oral and written communication skills• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.• Bilingual (advantage)• Organized and calm

    SFM Corporate Services is specialized in Company Formation and Administration. With offices in Geneva, the Seychelles, Hong Kong and Dubai, SFM is a world’s market leader in the Corporate Services Industry. More

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    Employee Relations Lead | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We believe our Talent Team is an exciting and challenging environment in which to develop your career. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people – their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. The Opportunity Reporting to the MENA Talent Leader, the role actively aims to manage relationships between EY and its’ employees. To provide fair and consistent treatment to all employees through policies and procedures and dependable practices which abide by local laws and EY’s Global approach. The primary function of Employee Relations is to strategically prevent problems arising from situations in the workplace. The secondary function of Employee Relations is to manage occurrences as an when they do inevitably arise Your Key Responsibilities: – Conduct and lead independent investigations of highly complex employee matters, and other escalations and complaints to thoroughly fact find, resolve the issue(s), and to mitigate risk to the firm within prescribed timeframes. – Provide consultation, guidance, and coaching to Talent team members and business partners on the appropriate handling and resolution of employee relations matters where ER is not investigating the particular matter(s) or where the responsibility has been delegated to another appropriate partner (e.g. local HR or external) – Develop the Talent team capability in the understanding and application of MENA employment laws, policies, and practices to ensure consistency and manage risk. – Track and analyze ER issue trends, diagnose root causes, and develop recommendations for corrective strategies. – Develop a reporting mechanism for employee relations analytics and data, as required – Work with internal legal counsel and external lawyers in formulating the guidelines that can foster a productive and healthy employee-employee relationship. – Work with internal legal counsel, Internal Risk and external lawyers on all legal and risk associated areas of HR. – Formulate (where required), review and update all the HR polices and guidelines in conjunction with the respective HR functions and legal and risk counsel. – Approve and implement ER programs for fostering inter-employee relationships. – Point of contract for all internal and external Employee and HR legal advice – Create and maintain all legal documentation throughout the Employee life cycle – Ensure all contracts and legal Employee documentation are up to date – Govern and manage all disciplinary and grievance investigation and related policies, procedures, scripts and documentation – Advise on and manage all involuntary terminations – Provide advice and act as the center of excellence to the business and Talent team members on Employee Relations activities and cases – Advise and coach the business to ensure the most appropriate course of action for an ER issues – Provide legal updates to the business and Talent team. – Proactively manage and reduce ER risk

    Skills and attributes for success: – Proven ability to influence at senior levels in the organization – Display expertise and knowledge of contemporary HR and organizational development practices and a sound understanding of the SL businesses – An HR generalist profile as well as legal or ER expertise would be beneficial – Demonstrate strong relationship building and networking skills – Demonstrate competency to work in virtual teams – Demonstrate strong commercial acumen – Demonstrate excellence in coaching and developing executives – Strong project management skills ideally gained within an international/cross-border context – Ability to understand and integrate cultural differences, and motivate/lead cross cultural teams – Strong oral and written English language skills are required – Arabic language would be an advantage To qualify for the role: – 10+ years of experience working in a regional ER role ideally with a legal and employment law background. – Build and maintain influential relationships with business leaders and managers, working closely with them to co-develop solutions to meet their business needs – Establish effective relationship across HR to ensure that centrally developed products and initiatives meet legal, risk and Employee well-being criteria – Work with specialist HR team members such as Total Reward and Talent Development to deliver processes and initiatives that are risk free and legally sound – Advise on and manage any sensitive cases regarding performance management and probation reviews – Maintain up to date Government information on Nationalization quotes and targets and provide reporting and oversight to the SLs and broader Talent Team – Work on developing new designs/mediums/strategies to develop and nurture positive Employee Relations Ideally, you’ll also have – A passion to pursue your CIPD in the future or already have this qualification – Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate process and procedures clearly – An enthusiastic, can do approach and be a strong team player What we look for We are interested in professionals who wishes to pursue a career in HR to gain valuable skills providing support to the wider team. We’re looking for someone like you who has the autonomy to manage their stakeholders, offering advice on best practice delivering high quality administrative support to your team. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning : You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Private Banking Manager | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Planning:• Responsible for devising and implementing realistic business plan to ensure achieving annual financial targetsTarget achievement:• Drive the achievement of monthly portfolio targets on sales, service and fee income.Client Service:• Expected to provide the highest quality service by building, maintaining and growing relationships with clients.• Meet and work with clients to evaluate their financial data and investment objectives in order to recommend & implement the most appropriate investment strategy and understand each client’s financial objectives and provide tailor made services.• Responsible for immediate closure of all queries and issues of the wealth customers related to banking products and services.Reports:• Is responsible to provide monthly client portfolio reports and analysis on how to address issues raised. Interdepartmental Coordination:• Actively liaise with various departments to provide and gain leads for prospective business and new clientele. Coordinate with the Legal to verify all customer contracts.• Ensure all departments coordinate in a timely manner providing excellent customer service to clients.

    Requirements:Education and Experience:• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Finance or Business Management• CISI qualification or equivalent• 9 – 10 years of experience in Retail banking with 5 years of exposure to Private Banking in UAE.

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    IDT Global Trade Manager | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

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

    Ideally, you’ll also have – Experience working in multicultural teams – Strong organizational, project management and analytical skills. – Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others – Coordination and prioritization skills – Independent in managing own workload, ability to work under pressure and to keep things moving and to juggle multiple tasks – Experience in managing teams – Preferably Arabic language proficiency What we look for We’re interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We’re not just looking for technical knowledge experience – we’re after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and think in unique and creative news ways. If you’re a confident leader with a curious mind and the ability to solve complex issues, this role is for you. We look for highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Clients & Markets – Proposals Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Clients & MarketsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryAt 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 156 countries with more than 295,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC Middle East Overview Established in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs around 7,000 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. Line of Service Overview Internal Firm Services (IFS), is a network of specialist support professionals and includes Clients & Markets (Pursuit & Proposals, Business Development and Marketing), Recruitment, Human Capital, Finance, Technology, Learning and Development and Procurement, to name but a few. Each team plays a vital role in making sure we have all the right resources, services and technology across our business. Business Unit Overview We are a regional team of Pursuit and Proposal specialists and Coaches, providing end-to-end management and coaching through the bid process. We use tried and tested Pursuit methodologies, embedding innovation and technology to drive client centricity and support the firm in winning work. Position summary The successful candidate will be part of the Clients & Markets Middle East Pursuit team, based in Riyadh – supporting the firm’s most important Saudi accounts. You will be required to lead on proposal development, and management on strategic opportunities, which will require collaboration with multiple regional teams – and global teams when necessary – to execute the proposal process and coordinate proposal responses as well as draft key content. This will also require working with cross-functional teams to coordinate content development and facilitate resource needs across opportunities. As one piece of the ecosystem, the Proposal Manager will drive opportunities from pre-RFP to proposal submission and client oral presentations. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and problem solving skills, and written communication skills will be key. You will ensure that the team is driving the correct messaging in proposals, as well as be familiar with how Big4 firms are structured, their offerings, and their operating model. You will work with colleagues from across the Middle East firm and will be encouraged to work with specialists from across the PwC Network to leverage best practice and share knowledge to bring the best of the firm to the proposals to our future opportunities. Key responsibilities – The role requires you to be at the proactive and at the forefront of our most important Saudi opportunities – Effectively supporting the Business Development team, our Partners and Engagement teams to develop proposals and the content, project manage, innovate and drive the overall Proposal process from RFP stage to client orals – Ability to develop a comprehensive proposal response plan from scratch and implement – as well as develop the overall pursuit strategy for specific opportunities – Consistently lead and manage concurrently large, strategic proposal submissions, including leveraging the knowledge of a professional services firm’s operations, internal processes, tools, and support services – Demonstrate thorough understanding of key elements, terms, and processes found within a Consulting or professional services proposal – Build and sustain relationships with key account, vertical, and solution delivery Directors and Partners through high quality support on their opportunities – Support engagement teams on drafting compelling executive summaries and value propositions, manage proposal resources and prepare and/or coordinate complex written and verbal materials – Present options for innovation within our proposals documents (for example, using digital assets) to enhance the client experience – Think strategically about the opportunity and the client to ensure dynamic win themes are developed and presented throughout the proposal document – Ability to organise and collaborate with individuals at all levels of seniority across multiple territories, where required – Coordinate resources (designers, document production, technical subject matter specialists, etc.) to drive the efficient development proposals – Ability to be creative and flexible in thinking and problem solving. – Marrying this with the ability to bring experience and knowledge from prior experience to each new opportunity – Contribute to practice process development and documentation, specific to coordination and collaboration with entities such as Finance, Risk & Quality, Cross Border Facilitation etc.

    Requirements: – The candidate will be a highly motivated and a high performing individual with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis Education: – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Years of experience: – 5+ years in a proposals role – preferably within a professional services environment – Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is essential – Previous experience in strategy consulting or management consulting is a plus Knowledge and Skills: – Strong problem solving and analytical skills – Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills – Excellent organisational, time management, quality management, and project management skills with the ability to prioritise workload, work with senior stakeholders and perform under pressure – Knowledge of the Professional Services Industry – Strong PowerPoint and/or Google Slides skills, as well as more generally, being proficient in Microsoft office and G-Suite – Proficiency in Salesforce is an advantage – Proficiency in PowerBi and Alt

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

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

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

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

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

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    Senior Dealer | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:To support the market pricing to the sales desk and the running of proprietary FX positions. Supporting the on-line electronic trading platform and streaming prices will form part of the role.Principal Accountabilities:• To ensure that market rates are provided to the sales desk, by the FX desk, for all currencies to enable the bank to identify the returns on every customer transaction.• To position against the likely daily cash flow from these transactions to add incremental revenue to the bank.• To generate trading revenue from proprietary positions in approved currencies• Maintain counterpart relationships• Monitor flow of ancillary business to relationship banks• Provide derivative pricing to GMS team and close out transactions• Book transactions, across asset classes in respective systems• Liaise with legal and risk to ensure that all documentation is valid and enforceable• Liaise with IT and Operations for UAT test environments and system development for booking of new products.• When necessary, to provide marketing support to sales for on-site client visits.• To give training for dealing room, RM’s, support functions and corporate customers for foreign exchange.• Maintain compliance with appropriateness and product approval guidelines• To be responsible for streaming pricing to system and to support customers in its introduction• Provide multi asset class information to customers and bank staff when required• Attend appropriate market events

    RequirementsEducation and Experience: • Graduate in Commerce, Economics, Finance Management or similar. • 5 Years’ experience in Treasury & Finance field with at least 3 years in an active Dealing Room of a Bank covering FX• Good knowledge of wide range of FX products – Spot, Forward, NDF and Vanilla options

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Account Finance Associate (6 Month Contract) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.Our Accounting team helps internal leaders with fixed assets accounting and asset management, financial reporting, accounting research and analysis, statutory and regulatory reporting, and data security. As part of the team, you’ll assist with monthly closings, financial analysis, oversight and management of controls and compliance, tax and cash projections and data security.Financial- Responsible for supporting the daily finance tasks arising locally in country including country finance processing requirements- Supporting the finance senior officer and manager providing task management as required- Ensure all country finance matters are addressed and promptly responded toCustomer- Support the on-time and accurate payment of vendors- Support the on-time and accurate finance requirements of the country (CSP / COO) Finance Manager- Support the monthly closing of accounts and finalizing monthly accounts- Respond to ad-hoc requests in a timely mannerInternal Process- Prepare standardised reports or summaries, and other documentation required for the Accounts Payable function- Prepare reports for adjustment, booking and charging integrity, billing and payment information Learning & Growth- Adhere to policies and procedures- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Education- College level education with a focus in Accounting, Finance or related field requiredLanguage- Fluency in spoken and written English with excellent communication skills, proficiency in Arabic is an advantageOverall Experience- 2+ years of accounting experienceTechnical Skills- Strong financial, analytical and accounting skills- Good level of accuracy to a high level of detail- Good calculation and analytical skills- Excellent Microsoft Excel skillsSoft Skills- Good organisation and office management skills to ensure coverage of workload- Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity needed- Capability to work well in a team- Good liaison skills- Good customer service skills- Strong work ethic- Ethical 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