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    Senior Consultant | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Consultant, Assistant Manager to Manager, Business Design, Business Transformation, RiyadhIn a world of dramatic and fast-paced change, the ability to retain existing customers and attract new ones is critical. As a Business Transformation professional, you’ll provide clients with a strong analytical framework to transform their sales and drive sustainable growth. Joining one of our high-performing, globally integrated teams, you’ll work closely with our clients’ marketing, sales, and customer service functions, helping to ensure they interact effectively with their customer base. Through our structured learning and development program, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to help grow our clients’ businesses. And with a network that stretches across the world, you’ll gain unparalleled insight and experience from different geographies and sectors. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity We are looking for Business Design Consultants at various levels (Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager /Manager) to join our leading Business Design Consulting team. Our consultants are leaders in, and passionate about helping our clients design and deliver new Customer Experiences. They are smart, switched on and bring a strategic, creative, and analytical mindset. Above all they want to make a real difference to our client’s business and their customers. Our Business Design Consultants lead our project team’s day to day and work closely with our clients to lead, inspire and influence thinking within the project. They are expected to coach and develop their team members and are responsible for the delivery of complex workstreams and solutions. They deliver impactful when presentation, and have experience in leading client workshops, design sessions and/or customer research clinics. They are comfortable working with a level of ambiguity and at a fast pace in a dynamic environment. Our Business Design Consultants enjoy working on varying projects and are open to learning about new industries and new cultures. They work across the project lifecycle from CX strategy through to CX design and execution. They deliver outstanding service to our clients and in do so in a way which helps achieve our purpose of “build a better working world”. Your key responsibilities – Lead complex CX workstreams comprising a mix of EY and client’s resources, with overall accountability delivering the expected outcomes to quality, time, and budget – Ability to build a highly collaborative, high performing team environment – Coach and mentor junior team members – Ability to identify and address client needs, and lead client discussions and meetings and workshops – Lead in the design and implementation of customer-centric solutions that provide measurable impact to clients – Design customer journeys in various client sectors, identify experiential pain points, delights and CX capabilities – Contribute to the development of the Business Design practice i.e. support industry events, thought leadership and development of new tools and methods

    Skills and attributes for success – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others – Advanced written and verbal communication skills – Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical, and able to work under pressure – Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment To qualify for the role, you must have – A bachelor’s or master’s degree with (2-5 years for Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager, 6+ years for Manager, 8-10 years) of working experience in a customer-facing and problem-solving capacity. Preferably with experience in a business consulting role in a leading consultancy firm, designing or delivering customer journeys in the market. – Familiarity with customer-centric trends, best practices, and technology solutions. Some fundamental experience in at least one of the competencies: customer research and insights, design, sales and marketing, customer services operations and channel engagement would be helpful – Some experience in the design or delivery in at least one or more of the following competencies: – Customer research and Insights – Human-centered Experience Design and Measurement – Sales and Marketing – Customer Services and Engagement – Recognized digital platforms and enabling technologies i.e. CMS, CRM Ideally, you will also have – Sector-specific customer experience knowledge – Knowledge in Agile and/or traditional project management – Knowledge in product management and development lifecycle – Knowledge in Design Thinking, UI/UX What 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 will be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you are ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you. What working at EY offers EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer: – Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues – Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career – The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy & transaction, and consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world.

    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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    Legal Manager | MBG Corporate Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A leading Consultancy firm supporting clients across the Middle East, providing Legal, Risk, M&A, Tax, Strategy, Technology and Audit Services; is looking for a Legal Manager/Director(Lawyer) to spearhead the requirement of all legislation requirements for their business in the UAE including for their clients.To render legal advisory services to the Corporates and other clients in UAE, GCC and MENA region under various Commercial Laws, Foreign Exchange Laws and other Corporate and Employment Related Laws and Rules framed thereunder;To handle and render advisory services in cross-border transactions;Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts and agreements such as Joint Venture Agreement, Share Purchase Agreement, Business Transfer Agreement etc.;Handling Real Estate Advisory services and assistance in execution thereof;To deal and liaise with various Regulatory Authorities, Free Zones etc. in UAE, GCC and MENA region under their respective Commercial Laws and Regulations;Advising and assisting on M&A transactions;Conducting legal due diligence and undertaking post due diligence compliances of target companies;Providing domestic corporate advisory/compliance related servicesDesired skills and Experiences: a~ LL.B. from a reputed Institute / University with 5-10 years of experience as a Corporate Lawyer with a reputed Law Firms~ Well versed with the provisions of Commercial Laws, Foreign Exchange Laws and other Corporate and Employment Laws in UAE, GCC and MENA region; Working experience of Laws in UAE is must Bachelor’s in Law (Required)Experience:working in a Law firm in the UAEdealing with corporate clients:commercial contracts and agreementsdeal with Regulatory Authorities, Free ZonesUAE Laws Working in UAE: 4-6(Required)

    Bachelor’s in Law (Required)Experience:working in a Law firm in the UAEdealing with corporate clients:commercial contracts and agreementsdeal with Regulatory Authorities, Free ZonesUAE Laws Working in UAE: 4-6(Required)

    Mayur Batra Group was founded in the year 2002 in India and over the period the group has developed as a reputed, audit, accounting and advisory firm. Mayur Batra Group’s current clientele include around 60 fortune 500 companies.

    MB Group has a team of highly qualified and skilled professionals having rich experience in audit, accounting and book keeping, management services, HR recruitment, advisory and consultancy services and payroll processing.

    Our client relationships are more than just business partnerships: we aim to understand people as well as business, and building long-standing relationships based on mutual respect and trust. We care about the success of our clients and are committed to delivering value. We adopt a professional approach and it is important that our clients enjoy working with us. More

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    Digital Transformation Change Manager | Quest Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This role is largely client and stakeholder facing. You will also be tasked to train and develop staff with the new system.The Change Manager will be the conduit between the project team and the end users of the new technology within the business.They will be responsible for helping the project team to plan the implementation, the roll out, the go live and then support post-go-live of the project.* The successful candidate will be a conduit between the Business and the Project Manager. * You will be listening to both sides of the business and translating to the Project Manager and Implementation Partners. * For this role, you must be exceptionally strong with problem solving and overcoming objections within the business.

    Essential Requirements:* Must have retail domain experience. * Needs to understand how products are sold in stores and how this new technology would be implemented into the business.* The successful candidate, doesn’t need to be an expert in technology, but more of a generalist to drive projects.* Strong project and man management skills.* Clear communicator and strong stakeholder management and problem solving/resolution with tact and gravitas.* Exceptionally strong with resolving problems and overcoming objections.* Project/and or program management experience and certificates would be essential and advantageous.Desirable Requirements: * Would be desirable if you came from an IT backgroundWe request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

    Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years’ experience in sourcing the world’s best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

    With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

    Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

    We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants’ skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors. More

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    Digital Transformation Project Manager | Quest Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The business is transforming from Microsoft Navision over to MS Dynamics 365 over a 18 month to 24 month project timeline. This role would be around this project which looks to be a 18-24 month project.* The Digital Transformation Project Manager is responsible for delivering successful outcomes for key business transformation projects via effective project management.* Deliver large scale projects from initiation, planning, execution and closure of the Digital transformation projects to the stabilization of the run and support activities of the same.* Make sure that the business requirements of the different business units are fulfilled by the solutions delivered within quality, scope, budget and timeline agreed.* Enterprise resource planning.* Manage and implement a software that manages the company’s; Financials, Supply Chain, Operations, Commerce, Reporting, Manufacturing and HR.

    On behalf of our client we are hoping to connect with an experienced Digital Transformation Project Manager. The successful candidate will come from an IT background within the retail domain.Essential Requirements * You should have 5-6 years experience within Project Management within Digital transformations and IT.* You must have retail domain experience* The successful candidate will have executed full implementation cycles.* Strong project and man management skills* Clear communicator and strong stakeholder management and problem solving/resolution with tact and gravitas.* This role would be based around this project which looks to be an 18-24 month project.We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

    Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years’ experience in sourcing the world’s best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

    With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

    Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

    We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants’ skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors. More

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    Core Assurance – Experienced Associate (FS) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.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 an 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:- Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.- Share and collaborate effectively with others.- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.- Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in the materials produce.- Build and maintain an internal and external network.- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.- 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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    Analyst Dialer | Daniel & Philip's Leaf – DPL Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client a leading Real Estate developer is on look for Analyst Dialer in DubaiJob DescriptionResponsibilities:· Flash prescriptive reports from various platforms such as dialer, CRM and database· Monitor & Highlight business trends· Flashes reports on process and associate sales funnelPls share your resume with current pay, benefits, Expected pay, benefits and Notice on that you wish to provide on your professional experience and employment preferences.

    Skill Set Required:· Strong understanding of Power BI, should have been working on the it for the last 2 years· Strong understanding of Excel & Power Point· Knowledge of platforms such as Python & R Studio· Exposure to dialers will be an added advantage

    DPL Group is characterized by quality products, innovative strength and affordability. The pursuit of excellence in all areas is our driving force. The close partnership is the foundation of our success.

    DPL Group, is a group of companies with diversified business across the globe. We have served majorly for many years into Pharmaceutical, Consumer Products, Capital Investment, Real Estate, Management Consultancy, etc.

    We are convinced that with these strong values we will achieve our goal: we want to be the world leader for quality products and service. Our products, services and availability prove that our client satisfaction is our high priority. More

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    Change Management Support (ITIL) | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Maintaining the Change Management policy, processes and standards. • Manage, review, amend and close Requests for Change (RFC). • Develop and present Change Management reports as required. • Coordination of the Change Advisory Board (CAB). • Coordinate services, implement & monitor Release Plans, producing detailed timetables of events and documenting action plans. • Communicate and manage expectations during the planning and rollout of new Releases.

    • University Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology OR relevance qualifications.• Other certifications obtained: ITIL• Nature and length of previous experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 Years of Experience in Change Management, IT Service Management / IT Service Delivery Management.Specialist knowledge:• ITIL• Change Management• ITSM• Preferably Knowledge in Release & Problem Management.Soft Skills and Personality traits:• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Problem Solving• Team Management.

    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

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    Group Tax Manager | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Role SummaryThe Group Tax Manager is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate tax compliance, carrying out multi-jurisdictional tax accounting, and providing tax input into key business transactions.Key Result Areas* Managing, in conjunction with other members of the Group Tax Team, the tax provision calculation for audit on both a consolidated and single entity basis, liaising with the Financial Reporting team; key contact with external auditors.* Managing, in conjunction with other members of the Group Tax Team, multi-jurisdictional tax compliance obligations (direct taxes, indirect taxes, other); key contact with external advisers.* Assist the Legal Team in Tax matters relating to the lease, purchase and/or sale of aircraft/assets, including documentation review.* Work closely with the Investment & Strategy, Sales, and Trading departments in providing tax input into Approval Memos for sales or leases.* Key contact responsible for the timely response to all miscellaneous customers (lessee, lenders, etc.) and tax advisers’ queries.* Assist the Director/VP Group Tax with strategic tax planning, adhoc projects, budgeting and forecasting.* Support the Director/VP Group Tax in relation to ongoing process improvement within the Group Tax function.* Assist the Director/VP Group Tax in managing the efficient and effective use of external advisers.Key Performance Indicators* Smooth and timely achievement of all tax compliance obligations* Fully maintained support schedules and files* Show strong commercial awareness when providing tax input into key business transactions* Ensuring implementation of Group Tax policies and procedures, and suggesting improvements* Maintain effective relationships with all other departments, including Finance, Business and Legal and Commercial* Appropriate use of external advisers in the context of agreed budgetsSkills & Experience* Qualified Accountant with 3 + years PQE* Qualified Chartered Tax Advisor or equivalent with minimum 3 years PQE* Prior in-house/industry tax role/experience in a global company with activities in various jurisdictions an advantage* Strong technical tax compliance and advisory skills essential* Strong accounting knowledge essential* A high level of flexibility and the ability to manage competing demands* Forward thinking and creative solution focused attitudeRobert 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. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: www.roberthalf.ae/privacy-statement

    Skills & Experience* Qualified Accountant with 3 + years PQE* Qualified Chartered Tax Advisor or equivalent with minimum 3 years PQE* Prior in-house/industry tax role/experience in a global company with activities in various jurisdictions an advantage* Strong technical tax compliance and advisory skills essential* Strong accounting knowledge essential* A high level of flexibility and the ability to manage competing demands* Forward thinking and creative solution focused attitude

    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