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    Custody and Fund Services Head | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    To contribute and lead the department’s existing services, and develop new business opportunities in line with the organisation’s standards and approved policies.Client DetailsOur client is a leading name within the financial services industry looking to expand their offerings in the market.Description* To lead and analyse business opportunities.* To lead the preparation of business cases for business initiatives.* To lead and support implementation of the strategic and operational initiatives.* To lead the team.* To support client relations and operations teams by leveraging expertise in business model.* Follow daily operations relating to their own job to ensure work continuity* Ensure the satisfaction of both internal and external customers* Ensure that risk assessment procedures are carried out with all products/services to identify and mitigate any potential risk* Direct the development and implementation of the department’s policies and procedures.Job OfferAn attractive package with benefits

    * The successful candidate would have minimum six years of work experience coming from a financial services background.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Senior Consultant | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Consultant – Global Consultancy – Riyadh, KSADescription- A Senior Consultant in the Transformation practice, overlooking Target Operating Model Design and Process Improvement.Job Offer- Competitive salary and benefits.

    – Must have experience in Strategy.- Must have experience in Target Operating Model Design & Process Improvement.- Preference will go to people coming from other Consultancies.- Must be based in KSA.- Must be an Arabic speaker.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Director – Internal Audit | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Directors identify business opportunities within their immediate client’s business or across an industry. They are responsible for growing existing accounts and attracting new business. Associate Directors develop a deep understanding of client’s business and build lasting relationships with client personnel. They demonstrate technical competence in their product group and industry, understand client’s perspective and become the de-facto “go-to person”.Client DetailsLeading Company in the Kingdom.Description* Develop a strong market connect in public and private sector in KSA and across industries like banking, financial services, insurance, and capital markets.* Lead and contribute in developing and executing sector specific go-to-market strategies.* Engage clients at the C levels to lead innovation pursuits for key solutions and services under financial services industry.* Lead large engagements and drive teams in program execution.* Represent at key financial services industry forums in KSA.* Supervise a team of internal audit personnel across different client engagements. * Plan, organize, direct and monitor internal audit operations, including overall quality of deliverables, processes and completion of projects within budgeted timeline. * Oversee billing and collections for the portfolio.* Lead client presentations, and proposals (for different target audiences -CXOs, Board of Directors, Audit Committees). * Oversee and supervise performance of audit portfolio. Demonstrate technical competence in related domain.* Business development and growth of the practice in terms of revenue, team and profitability.Job OfferCompetitive package and benefits and very exciting opportunity.

    * Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, technology or the equivalent combination of Education, training, and work experience.* CA/ MBA and prior Audit/Consulting experience with Big 4 or Strategy firms focused on financial services industry.* One or more relevant professional certifications (i.e. CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CA, ACCA).* Extensive Work experience in financial services industry with focus on financial advisory is a must.* Minimum 12 years of relevant full time work experience in risk consulting services in ME Region or outside.* Experience in leading consulting firms or a “Big 4” will be an added advantage

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Legal Associate | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The RoleSupport the Group Head of Legal in provide Legal advisory. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements. Managing and mitigating legal risks by help designing and implementing company policies and procedures. Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the business.Key Responsibilities * Conduct analysis and research on various legal matters.* Provide advice on legal issues and assist in reviewing and drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and agreements.* Specify internal governance policies and monitor compliance.* Assist in reviewing legal materials and other relevant documents to identify critical issues that need to be addressed.* Draft formalities regarding the settlement of disputes and monitor the implementation of legal clauses.* Support the Group Head of Legal in provide general legal counsel, with the objective to minimise legal risk to current, ongoing, and future contracts with external parties (Partners, tenants, Consultants, suppliers and other external parties).* Exercises legal representation in respect to external parties, either private or governmental, locally, or internationally, in all matters of legal nature. Carries executive responsibilities critical to the legal welfare and the overall performance of the Company.* Provide a high-level strategic and operational support in legal areas of the Company’s overall business.* Support the oversee of handling of claims, disputes and legal proceedings, and the negotiation and execution of settlement agreements, either in-court, out-of-court or via arbitration proceedings.* Provides legal guidance and advice relating to corporate governance issues of the Company and its current and future affiliates and/or subsidiaries.* Provide legal representation in lead hearings for dispute resolution. Coordinates and liaises with various governmental bodies and private entities.

    * A university graduate from recognized university* Must possess demonstrable professional working experience of 4+ years* Must have worked in a law firm or a developed organization set up with a successful and proven track record of at least 2 years in a midlevel role.* Proficient in English and Arabic* An individual with verifiable integrity, commitment, and interpersonal skills.* Must possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a high energy level. Must function effectively within a multicultural team of colleagues and staff.* Technical Competencies

    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

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    Finance Director | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    About Our Client:A large, successful Listed multinational investments holding group with operations across the world.The Role* Provide overall financial planning, reporting and analytical support to operations and the regional leadership team to help achieve business and financial results* Coordinate and review financial closing and consolidated results in accordance with IFRS, and other regulatory requirements* Manage financial accounting, month end closing and controlling various Financial and accounting systems* Lead the monthly forecasting, annual budgeting and strategic planning processes* Manage and develop relationships with stakeholders effectively* Provide monthly presentations at board meetings* Ensure treasury management, cash flow reporting and liaison with local banks* Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts including collation of information from Group entities* Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual departmental reports* Financial analysis of month on month movement in financial position and spend analysis

    The Candidate* Ideally be qualified from the Big Four with at least 5 years of experience post-qualification within an investments / financial services business (not a bank)* A total of 8+ years of experience, ideally within investments holding/ private equity/ an inorganic growth driven corporate* Will have extensive knowledge of IFRS & ideally public company reporting* Tax knowledge of the UK & Singapore are preferable, in addition to expected knowledge of the UAE tax regulations* Supervision of team members including their professional and personal development.Salary and BenefitsAED 50,000

    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

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    Legal Counsel/Advisor | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The RoleSupport the Group Head of Legal in provide Legal advisory. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements. Managing and mitigating legal risks by help designing and implementing company policies and procedures. Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the business.Key Responsibilities * Conduct analysis and research on various legal matters.* Provide advice on legal issues and assist in reviewing and drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and agreements.* Specify internal governance policies and monitor compliance.* Assist in reviewing legal materials and other relevant documents to identify critical issues that need to be addressed.* Draft formalities regarding the settlement of disputes and monitor the implementation of legal clauses.* Support the Group Head of Legal in provide general legal counsel, with the objective to minimise legal risk to current, ongoing, and future contracts with external parties (Partners, tenants, Consultants, suppliers and other external parties).* Exercises legal representation in respect to external parties, either private or governmental, locally, or internationally, in all matters of legal nature. Carries executive responsibilities critical to the legal welfare and the overall performance of the Company.* Provide a high-level strategic and operational support in legal areas of the Company’s overall business.* Support the oversee of handling of claims, disputes and legal proceedings, and the negotiation and execution of settlement agreements, either in-court, out-of-court or via arbitration proceedings.* Provides legal guidance and advice relating to corporate governance issues of the Company and its current and future affiliates and/or subsidiaries.* Provide legal representation in lead hearings for dispute resolution. Coordinates and liaises with various governmental bodies and private entities.

    * A university graduate from recognized university* Must possess demonstrable professional working experience of 4+ years* Must have worked in a law firm or a developed organization set up with a successful and proven track record of at least 2 years in a midlevel role.* Proficient in English and Arabic* An individual with verifiable integrity, commitment, and interpersonal skills.* Must possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a high energy level. Must function effectively within a multicultural team of colleagues and staff.* Technical Competencies

    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

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    Senior Consultant, SAP and Digital Transformation | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    EY’s FAAS teams support you in determining, monitoring and disclosing financial and nonfinancial insights for your stakeholders. FAAS addresses the CFO’s agenda and provides CFOs, controllers, treasurers and audit committees with insight and services to support compliance with evolving financial requirements and help provide transparency and trust in reporting to support better decision-making. We also help to support finance functions with robust financial data analytics and innovation through our tools. Our services cover a wide range of accounting and reporting, transaction accounting, treasury, and corporate governance services that can make your business meet changing market conditions, demands for greater transparency and changing regulatory requirements. We aim to do this by providing innovative support to inspire confidence while addressing reporting challenges that stem from the changing economic and regulatory environment. The opportunity This opportunity is within our Digital Transformation team and provides advisory services focused on ERP enablement, ERP selection, developing road map for SAPS4Hana migration, Quality assurance of ongoing implementation, Finance Transformation, performance improvement and implementation, business process engineering, robotic process automation, Intelligent automation, AI/Machine Learning enabled automation and effective financial control, reporting and consolidation. Your key responsibilities As a Senior Consultant, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Skills and attributes for success Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.

    To qualify for the role, you must have – A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as finance, accounting, engineering, and a professional certification such as ACCA, CA, CPA, CIMA or CMA, or an MBA or Masters in finance – Minimum of three years of relevant experience, with a focus on technology enabled finance transformation and broader finance and systems – At least three end to end complete project lifecycles in the SAP S4Hana domain with a specific focus on SD (Sales & distribution), MM (material management) and FICO (finance and control)ERP enabled finance transformation projects, that have significant ERP technology (SAP, S4HANA) – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project requirements dictate Ideally, you’ll also have – Track record with a leading consulting firm or IT services provider What we look for We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand-new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. What we 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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    Security Architect | Intaleq

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Responsible for securing the stadiums, venues and associated information assents from any cyber threats or attacks by determining security requirements; planning, implementing, and testing security systems by preparing role based security standards, policies, and procedures to address the diverse user community accessing the stadiums • Provide guidance to diverse security requirements arising at the venue and other critical infrastructure supporting the venue hosting mega events • Hands on experience in implementing cyber security controls in venue and associated critical infrastructure for mega events in the scale of FIFA and Olympics• Develop, implement and maintain Disaster Recovery (DR) procedures and infrastructure in relation to the Business Continuity Plan (BCP)/ IT Service Contingency Plan for all critical venue infrastructure • Lead in the development of security measures to ensure the integrity and confidential of information systems accessed from outside ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, statutes, and state requirements.”

    • 8-10 years of experience in systems, Network & Information security; management skills.• 5-6 years should be in a similar position / responsibility, preferably in a similar Industry. • Expert in addressing handling Cybersecurity for global sporting events similar to FIFA & Olympics• Bachelor’s engineering degree in Computer Science/Electronics & Communication Science. • Certification in Information Security (Minimum CISSP / CCIE –(Security), CISM, SANS) by an international established, approved consortium.

    INTALEQ is a Qatar based Sports & Entertainment Technology Solutions and Services provider aspiring to be a global technology player in the niche fields of Sports and Entertainment Technology. Established as a joint venture between Aspire Zone Foundation in Qatar and Ooredoo, a Qatar based global telecom services provider, INTALEQ is a spin off from the technology team of Aspire Zone Foundation and is currently playing a lead role in the country’s preparation for the World Cup Football Tournament in 2022.

    Over the years, INTALEQ has created several innovative IT products and solutions related to Sports Venue Management and Event Management that have been deployed for a wide range of events & tournaments hosted within Aspire Zone Foundation’s multi-sports complex since the Doha Asian Games in 2006. The highly skilled team of in-house Sports Technology professionals have also been instrumental in the creations of several unique solutions across multiple areas of Sports Science, Sports Performance, Sports Medicine and in addition several unique Fan Engagement Solutions. With the World Cup at its door steps, Qatar is also going through transformation in its Sports technology sector where INTALEQ is playing a lead consulting and service provider role.

    With our deep rooted passion for sports, INTALEQ believes that it can contribute to the success of any sports entity or event organizer by establishing long-lasting partnerships that leverage our wealth in sports technology for the betterment of sports, athletes and the global fan community. More