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    Technical Support Engineer | Experts Vision Consulting (EVC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for a Technical Support Engineer to provide enterprise-level assistance to our customers. You will diagnose and troubleshoot software and hardware problems and help our customers install applications and programs.Technical Support Engineer responsibilities include resolving network issues, configuring operating systems and using remote desktop connections to provide immediate support. You will use email and chat applications to give clients quick answers to simple IT issues. For more complex problems that require nuanced instruction, you will contact clients via phone and/or provide clear, written instructions and technical manuals.Duties:• Research and identify solutions to software and hardware issues• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including account setup and network configuration• Track computer system issues through to resolution, within agreed time limits• Talk clients through a series of actions, either via phone, email, or chat, until they’ve solved a technical issue• Properly escalate unresolved issues to appropriate internal teams (e.g., software developers)• Provide prompt and accurate feedback to customers• Refer to internal database or external resources to provide accurate tech solutions• Ensure all issues are properly logged• Follow up with clients to ensure their IT systems are fully functional after troubleshooting• Prepare accurate and timely reports• Document technical knowledge in the form of notes and manuals• Maintain jovial relationships with clients

    Requirements:• 1+ years IT experience with client, server, and network service delivery• 2+ years or experience with networking concepts such as DNS, DHCP, SSL, OSI Model, and TCP/IP• High School or equivalent diploma• 2+ years of experience of troubleshooting in a multi-user high availability environment• 2+ Years of experience in a professional environment

    A leading national company in providing consulting services specialized in digital transformation, smart cities, artificial intelligence and crowd management, to transform the technical visions of decision makers into a reality. More

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    Business Analyst | Experts Vision Consulting (EVC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are hiring a Business Analyst to join our project team. Your main tasks will include performing detailed requirements analysis, documenting processes. To succeed in this role you should have a natural analytical way of thinking and be able to explain difficult concepts to non-technical users.Business Analyst Responsibilities:• Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.• Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies.• Staying up-to-date on the latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize systems.• Conducting meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings.• Performing requirements analysis.• Documenting and communicating the results of your efforts.• Effectively communicating your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.• Gathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reports.• Working closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staff.• Providing leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to junior staff.• Allocating resources and maintaining cost efficiency.• Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirement.• Managing projects, developing project plans, and monitoring performance.• Updating, implementing, and maintaining procedures.• Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirements.• Serving as a liaison between stakeholders and users.• Managing competing resources and priorities.• Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects.

    Business Analyst Requirements:• A bachelor’s degree in business or related field• A minimum of 3 years of experience in business analysis or a related field.• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.• Advanced technical skills.• Excellent documentation skills.• Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills.• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.• A track record of following through on commitments.• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.• Experience leading and developing top-performing teams.• A history of leading and supporting successful projects• Proficient in the English language.

    A leading national company in providing consulting services specialized in digital transformation, smart cities, artificial intelligence and crowd management, to transform the technical visions of decision makers into a reality. More

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    Indirect Tax – Associate Director | KPMG Saudi Arabia

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We value the fresh perspective that experienced professionals can bring. Whether you are currently working in industry, the public sector, a smaller firm or another ‘Big Four’ organization, you can expect to make a difference from day one. Whatever your background, you will be able to use the knowledge you already have and see it develop quickly. You can look forward to working with a wide range of businesses from multinationals to smaller, local companies and the opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills. With at least 1500 KPMG firms’ professionals on an international assignment at any one time, there are also likely to be opportunities to work at an international level. If you have more than five years’ experience, you will almost certainly be looking for a senior position. We recruit at all levels — right up to Director — and value skills and experience gained in industry, the public sector, Non-Governmental Organizations and other professional services organizations. There are great opportunities for senior professionals in client-facing and business service areas, including the opportunity to work at a regional or global level. Browse our profiles to read about several people who have joined KPMG firms from elsewhere.Whatever your reason is for wanting to look for a new job, joining Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s largest Tax practice will be the best next step for your career. KPMG Al Fozan & Partners is currently seeking to hire an experienced Associate Director for a permanent opportunity to work with our Tax function.Job Role & Responsibilities: – •Responsibility for a portfolio of both Irish and international clients;•Liaising with clients and advising on all relevant indirect tax issues including interacting with Revenue on clients behalf;•Responsibility for developing our people, including training and mentoring trainees;•Providing support to Directors and Partners on tax advisory and tax compliance projects;•Preparing detailed research on VAT and other indirect tax technical issues;•Provide technical support to our tax technology team in respect of tax process and technology projects.•Play key role in people development activities (coaching / mentoring) for less experienced team members•Act as commercial leaders within the business in relation to finances and budgets•Display technical strength in Indirect tax generally or within a specialism•Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude that translates across the team•Displays an inclusive, collaborative approach and operates in an inspirational & respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider communities•Brings insight and effectively applies knowledge to business and client problemsOur Benefits: -KPMG Al Fozan & Partners provides several benefits which are as follows:•Health: KPMG offers medical insurance option to meet your needs through Premium Medical Care Coverage for employee & dependent family members.•Career Development & Trainings: KPMG always focus on the career pathing & training of its employees. It gives you a platform for unparalleled learning & development.•Personal Time Off: In KPMG, employees are entitled to take 25 days Annual leave & 11 days paid Holidays.•Money-Saving Benefit: KPMG offers several benefits, including Mobile Allowance, Schooling Allowance, Annual Air Tickets Allowance & Relocation Allowance.•Financial Matters: KPMG Al Fozan & Partners also provides Housing Allowance in Advance for regular employees to support their home financial matters.•Competitive Salaries & Free Tax Salary: KPMG offers competitive & tax-free salary.

    Skills & Experience: – •A relevant tax, legal or accountancy qualification;•Superb technical skills and detailed knowledge of Irish and European VAT legislation and case law. We are also interested to hear from generalist tax professionals interested to specialize in VAT;•Strong client and business development skills;•Drive in relation to service delivery with strong commercial awareness;•Minimum of 7-9 years in a professional Tax/VAT environment;•Drive and initiative with strong interpersonal skills;•Knowledge and experience of other indirect taxes such as customs and excise would be an advantage but is not a requirement.

    KPMG is the global network of professional services firms of KPMG International. Our member firms provide audit, tax, and advisory services through industry-focused, talented professionals who deliver value for the benefit of their clients and communities. We operate in 144 countries and have over 6, 600 partners, 76, 000 client service professionals, and 21, 000 administration and support staff working in member firms around the world.

    KPMG Al Fozan & Bannaga in Saudi Arabia is enjoying rapid growth in its business which resulted in new exciting opportunities for young professionals in Audit/Tax/Advisory services.

    KPMG’s strategic direction is to provide solid career opportunities to outstanding young professionals who will meet the challenges of a dynamic growing business. Opportunities exist in all our offices: Riyadh, Jeddah, and AlKhobar. More

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    Indirect Tax – Director | KPMG Saudi Arabia

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We value the fresh perspective that experienced professionals can bring. Whether you are currently working in industry, the public sector, a smaller firm or another ‘Big Four’ organization, you can expect to make a difference from day one. Whatever your background, you will be able to use the knowledge you already have and see it develop quickly. You can look forward to working with a wide range of businesses from multinationals to smaller, local companies and the opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills. With at least 1500 KPMG firms’ professionals on an international assignment at any one time, there are also likely to be opportunities to work at an international level. If you have more than five years’ experience, you will almost certainly be looking for a senior position. We recruit at all levels — right up to Director — and value skills and experience gained in industry, the public sector, Non-Governmental Organizations and other professional services organizations. There are great opportunities for senior professionals in client-facing and business service areas, including the opportunity to work at a regional or global level. Browse our profiles to read about several people who have joined KPMG firms from elsewhere.Whatever your reason is for wanting to look for a new job, joining Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s largest Tax practice will be the best next step for your career. KPMG Al Fozan & Partners is currently seeking to hire an experienced Director for a permanent opportunity to work with our Tax function. Job Role & Responsibilities: – •Arrange appropriate assignments and experiences to support others’ learning and development.•Seek out different ways to use current and relevant technological advances.•Analyze marketplace trends – economical, social, cultural, technological – to identify opportunities and create value propositions.•Deploy methods to keep up with, and stay ahead of, new developments and ideas.•Offer a global perspective in stakeholder discussions and when shaping solutions/recommendations.•Drive and take ownership for developing networks that help deliver what is best for stakeholders.•Proactively manage stakeholders to create positive outcomes for all parties.•Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.•Lead relationships with key clients / take responsibility for key sectors•Take lead on origination and manage delivery of proposals for new opportunities•Play key role in people development activities (coaching / mentoring) for less experienced team members•Act as commercial leaders within the business in relation to finances and budgets•Display technical strength in Indirect tax generally or within a specialism•Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude that translates across the team•Displays an inclusive, collaborative approach and operates in an inspirational & respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider communities•Brings insight and effectively applies knowledge to business and client problems•Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear•Builds the reputation of KMPG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience•Successful track record of new business originationOur Benefits: -KPMG Al Fozan & Partners provides several benefits which are as follows:•Health: KPMG offers medical insurance option to meet your needs through Premium Medical Care Coverage for employee & dependent family members.•Career Development & Trainings: KPMG always focus on the career pathing & training of its employees. It gives you a platform for unparalleled learning & development.•Personal Time Off: In KPMG, employees are entitled to take 25 days Annual leave & 11 days paid Holidays.•Money-Saving Benefit: KPMG offers several benefits, including Mobile Allowance, Schooling Allowance, Annual Air Tickets Allowance & Relocation Allowance.•Financial Matters: KPMG Al Fozan & Partners also provides Housing Allowance in Advance for regular employees to support their home financial matters.•Competitive Salaries & Free Tax Salary: KPMG offers competitive & tax-free salary.

    Skills & Experience: – •LCPA/SOCPA/CPA/CA with 10+ years of experience in Indirect Taxation•Helping to advise clients on all indirect tax issues Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work Monitors and upholds the high quality of service and products to clients (internal and external)•Ability to refer to and interpret case law and other reference material Ability to communicate effectively at all levels (internally and externally)•Excellent client facing, relationship building, and business development skills coupled with commercial awareness•The ability to be proactive, identify opportunity and take early responsibility

    KPMG is the global network of professional services firms of KPMG International. Our member firms provide audit, tax, and advisory services through industry-focused, talented professionals who deliver value for the benefit of their clients and communities. We operate in 144 countries and have over 6, 600 partners, 76, 000 client service professionals, and 21, 000 administration and support staff working in member firms around the world.

    KPMG Al Fozan & Bannaga in Saudi Arabia is enjoying rapid growth in its business which resulted in new exciting opportunities for young professionals in Audit/Tax/Advisory services.

    KPMG’s strategic direction is to provide solid career opportunities to outstanding young professionals who will meet the challenges of a dynamic growing business. Opportunities exist in all our offices: Riyadh, Jeddah, and AlKhobar. More

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    Indirect Tax – Supervisor | KPMG Saudi Arabia

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We value the fresh perspective that experienced professionals can bring. Whether you are currently working in industry, the public sector, a smaller firm or another ‘Big Four’ organization, you can expect to make a difference from day one. Whatever your background, you will be able to use the knowledge you already have and see it develop quickly. You can look forward to working with a wide range of businesses from multinationals to smaller, local companies and the opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills. With at least 1500 KPMG firms’ professionals on an international assignment at any one time, there are also likely to be opportunities to work at an international level. If you have more than five years’ experience, you will almost certainly be looking for a senior position. We recruit at all levels — right up to Director — and value skills and experience gained in industry, the public sector, Non-Governmental Organizations and other professional services organizations. There are great opportunities for senior professionals in client-facing and business service areas, including the opportunity to work at a regional or global level. Browse our profiles to read about several people who have joined KPMG firms from elsewhere.Whatever your reason is for wanting to look for a new job, joining Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s largest Tax practice will be the best next step for your career. KPMG Al Fozan & Partners is currently seeking to hire an experienced Senior Specialist for a permanent opportunity to work with our Tax function. Job Role & Responsibilities: – •Participate in tax planning for businesses, including identifying and developing tax savings opportunities (income/franchise, payroll/unemployment, sales/use) that arise from legal entity changes and in designing specific services to help a business address its state and local tax matters•Support multi-state companies with state and local tax issues including compliance, advising, planning, and controversies•Research and draft technical memoranda related to taxability and compliance issues•Provide taxability analysis of new products and services•Analyze the state and local tax ramifications of various transactions, including mergers and acquisitions; assist clients with identifying and negotiating business incentives and credits available to an organizationOur Benefits: -KPMG Al Fozan & Partners provides several benefits which are as follows:•Health: KPMG offers medical insurance option to meet your needs through Premium Medical Care Coverage for employee & dependent family members.•Career Development & Trainings: KPMG always focus on the career pathing & training of its employees. It gives you a platform for unparalleled learning & development.•Personal Time Off: In KPMG, employees are entitled to take 25 days Annual leave & 11 days paid Holidays.•Money-Saving Benefit: KPMG offers several benefits, including Mobile Allowance, Schooling Allowance, Annual Air Tickets Allowance & Relocation Allowance.•Financial Matters: KPMG Al Fozan & Partners also provides Housing Allowance in Advance for regular employees to support their home financial matters.•Competitive Salaries & Free Tax Salary: KPMG offers competitive & tax-free salary.

    Skills & Experience: – •JD and/or LLM degree from an accredited college/university or JD/MBA combination or JD/MST combination•A minimum of 5-6 years relative work experience in related field•Experience in providing services to the technology or communications industries•Effective communication, leadership and time management skills•Strong technical ability to help meet business objectives•Demonstrated ability to perform in a high-energy team environment

    KPMG is the global network of professional services firms of KPMG International. Our member firms provide audit, tax, and advisory services through industry-focused, talented professionals who deliver value for the benefit of their clients and communities. We operate in 144 countries and have over 6, 600 partners, 76, 000 client service professionals, and 21, 000 administration and support staff working in member firms around the world.

    KPMG Al Fozan & Bannaga in Saudi Arabia is enjoying rapid growth in its business which resulted in new exciting opportunities for young professionals in Audit/Tax/Advisory services.

    KPMG’s strategic direction is to provide solid career opportunities to outstanding young professionals who will meet the challenges of a dynamic growing business. Opportunities exist in all our offices: Riyadh, Jeddah, and AlKhobar. More

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    Senior Operations Executive | Newbridge Associates

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are working on an exciting newly-created role for one of the leading Insurance Brokers in the UAE. This is a high-profile position that will work closely with a number of the Executive Directors team. The duties are currently being carried out by the Operations Director. As the company has continued to grow they are now looking for someone to be dedicated to these responsibilities on a full-time basis. The position provides operational management and support reporting directly to the Executive Directors team. The role requires the candidate to coordinate across all verticals and offices of the company to ensure smooth adherence to policies and procedures.The role sits within the Operations Team and focuses on multiple areas including: Compliance & Regulatory• IA, CB, DHA, DOH – Licensing and Compliance• Management of completion and audit of regulatory requirements. • Management of Regulatory reports• Management of Insurance Broker Agreements:• Management of Reinsurance Broker Agreements• NDAs IT & Systems• Implementing Strategic objectives of companywide IT policies. • Day to day IT vendor and supplier management• ERP providers• IT consultants – Hardware/Software• IT Hardware • Staff Training, onboarding/offboarding.• Ensuring compliance of systems and processes with regulatory requirements. HR • Implementing Strategic objectives of HR policies. • Management and recording of staff Training and Competence, onboarding/offboarding.• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

    • This is a both a hands on and a strategic role and broad in its coverage of the business. • The successful candidate will need to work closely with all facets of the business and the resources already engaged in meeting the current requirements. • The candidate need not have in-depth expertise on all the areas of responsibility listed but must have the willingness to acquire knowledge and skills quickly as well as the confidence to take on significant responsibilities with the understanding that these must be discharged with expertise, professionalism, and authority.• Applicants need not have worked in the Insurance Industry. • However, the experience of working in a regulated industry such as Financial Services is very important. • The individual will be able to demonstrate a strong awareness of the importance of adhering to regulations whilst working with a Commercial Mindset.• The successful candidate will engage with vendors, suppliers, and regulators therefore first-class communication and presentation skills are essential. • Fluency in English is essential with additional fluency in Arabic preferred.

    Newbridge Associates is a Dubai based boutique consulting firm with a primary focus on supporting clients in the acquisition, management and retention of talent.

    We believe in working in partnership with our clients with the ultimate aim of becoming an extension of their business. This approach ensures that we are effective in sourcing and presenting candidates who meet our client’s requirements on all levels.

    We are experts in the financial services industry with experience of working in and recruiting for banks, asset managers, asset servicing and insurance companies. The practical experience of working in the industry ensures that we have a solid foundation of industry knowledge which enables us to truly understand our client’s requirement. The knowledge we have of the financial services industry has allowed us to extend our services to companies in the consulting and software industries who have a core focus on financial services.

    With experience working in the global financial centres of Europe, Middle East and Asia we have established networks both regionally and internationally which we utilise to ensure we are accessing the most suitable talent pool for each client. More

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    Commercial/BD/Leasing Manager – International FM Consultancy | NSR Associates

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Develop standard contractual terms and conditions aligned with local procurement policies and law.• Manage client relationships and identify opportunities for new / improved contracts• Analyse data and generate reports to identify potential for business growth• Monitor local and federal regulations• Undertake tendering on new projects and negotiate contract terms• Define strategies to procure operators for essential services and concessions• Establish relationships and negotiate agreements/deals with operators for essential services and concessions• Solving clients’ problems through: structuring analyses, applying analytical frameworks, and conceptualizing strategy development• Researching, aggregating and analysing data, synthesizing large quantities of information, and extracting meaningful insights to provide recommendations to our clients• Conducting complex analysis on excel and developing financial models• Provide support for potential, actual transactions and assists clients in all operational integration aspects of the transaction, pre and post completion• Support the Client in the development of Business Models for Capex investments, considering all relevant Financial metrics (ROI, NPV, IRR, Cash flow, P&L, etc.) including financial impact evaluation to ascertain benefits.• Undertake strategic cost analysis to support the Client business decision process for future activities and investments.• Participate in various cost committees, benchmarking exercises to support the Client in their business activities.• Procure and oversee contractors and vendors. Participate in tenders and RFPs to provide commercial assessment necessary for decision making.• Increase Site Teams Commercial Awareness

    • Associates degree in Business Administration or Business Management• Certifications in Commercial Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management and Procurement advantageous• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office environment including Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook• Requires minimum of 10 years of industry experience

    At NSR we pride ourselves on market knowledge, integrity, loyalty and professionalism. Through personal relationships and knowledge of what our clients look for in specific requirements we like to pride ourselves on matching people to the right role.

    The partners at NSR have always dealt with people in an open and honest manner and as a company we are driven to find the right opportunity for people enhancing their career where ever this may be worldwide.

    We work on the principal that every person we deal with is a potential client, this process has proved beneficial for us as there are many people we have dealt with on the International circuit that have approached NSR Associates to recruit for them as a client after we have worked on their behalf as a candidate. More

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    Commercial Controller | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a Food & Beverages Company in the UAE. They are looking to hire an experienced Commercial Controller to report directly into the CFO.Client DetailsOur client, a leading player in the Food & Beverages sector are looking to hire a Commercial Controller for their offices in Dubai.Description* Developing reports on customer and channel Profitability* SKU Profitability manufacturing* Analysis of SKU Profitability (trading) and spread * TMI & CMI Analysis* Rationalisation of SKUs* Monitoring the productivity of the sales team* Developing pricing of products in retail and B2B* Research; pricing and components affecting performance* Conducting ad-hoc Analysis* Preparing SKU wise manufacturing cost of various SKUs* Analysis of Warehousing and Distribution Cost* Analysing the selling cost* Monitoring and controlling wastage / Inventory Management* Evaluating of Vehicle Efficiency / monitoring distribution cost* Developing business models and carrying out risk assessments* Bench marking of cost and optimisation* Implementing the ERP / Digitisation / Automation of processes* Development of various policies and processes for improving internal control* Development of DashboardsJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary. This is an exciting opportunity for a Commercial controller to further progress their career with a Food & Beverages Company in the UAE.

    * 8-15 years of experience within an FMCG manufacturing organisation* CA / MBA qualified; from a prestigious institute* Verified record in commercial finance; to deliver commercial, financial and business support to significant organisation.

    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