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    Mergers and Acquisitions Director – Consumer Products & Retail | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Our clients are increasingly looking to us to help them plan for growth and analyse all aspects of their overall strategy, which can include inorganic growth. When you join our experienced M&A team, you’ll be at the heart of that challenge, guiding clients through every stage of their transaction lifecycle, be it acquisitions, disposals, management buy-outs, buy-ins, fundraising, initial public offerings, takeovers, mergers and strategic reviews.The OpportunityWe are looking for an experienced M&A Strategy & Transactions professional to join our high performing team. As a M&A Senior Manager, you will assist clients in assessing the strategic fit of a business by analyzing all aspects of a transaction, assessing the projected synergies, project managing the deal cycle, assisting in negotiations, and conducting financial modelling.You will leverage off an extensive global network, empowering you to provide sector-focused advice on the sale process from strategic positioning to close, and help execute acquisitions, alliances and mergers. You may advise C-suite executives and boards on evaluating strategic alternatives in the context of transactions.Key responsibilitiesYou will lead the execution of transactions across the client portfolio, preparing/reviewing client reports and key documentation for fund-raising, acquisitions and disposals. You will take an active role in business development activities including involvement in the preparation of pitch books and other marketing materials, and meeting with existing / target clients. You will also be responsible for the following:- Originate and deliver transaction ideas, identifying opportunities, opening and leveraging relationships- Project manage the transactions, driving the transaction timetable, ensuring quality on client deliverables, as well as managing counterparties and other advisers to ensure transaction milestones are met- Understanding the key business drivers as well as predicting, identifying, and managing key issues and risks through insights, factual conclusions and advice- Lead, develop and counsel junior colleagues, share knowledge, and take an active role in the growth and development of the whole team

    Skills and attributes for success- Experience of corporate finance in an investment bank, professional services firm or boutique with a track record of working on both the buy-side and sell-side, as well as finance raising.- The role would require strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements.- You will have sound commercial judgment and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems.To qualify you must have- As a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree ideally in a finance related topic or similar from a reputable University- At least 7 to 8 years’ experience in a M&A environment, including experience playing a key role in executing transactions- Strong communication, presentation & project management skills- Proven ability to produce high quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use- Flexibility to travel (approx. 25 to 75%).Ideally, you will also have- MBA or Master’s degree in finance (or related field) from a reputable University- CFA qualification- Transactions experience in a client facing role within a professional services, investment bank or similar organisation(s)- GCC experience or working in one of the mature markets- Arabic language skills would be an assetWhat we look forWe are interested in 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 leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.What we offerWe 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 worldEY 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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    Deals, Infrastructure & Government – Infrastructure Finance – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismCapital ProjectsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryBackground:The PwC Middle East Infrastructure Finance team is a part of our global Infrastructure and Project Finance network of over 600 professionals. Our team is integrated across the Middle East and comprises of bankers, accountants, engineers, economists, ex-developers all with a strong track record in the infrastructure and PPP space.A career with our team means adding value to our clients through advice and support across all facets of the deal lifecycle from conception to deal closure. You can expect to work on projects across a number of sectors such as power and utilities, renewables, social infrastructure and transportation. The work could include advising clients with strategy and concept development, feasibility studies, business plans, due diligence of potential investments/partnerships/acquisitions, bid development advisory, procurement strategies, commercial structuring and financing arrangement.As a Manager within our team, you will gain experience working across a range of sectors and different products, be responsible for coaching and developing more junior team members and have the opportunity to support the team business development activities.You will have responsibility for managing client relationships on a day-to-day basis and access to a network of support to further your development. The position will be based in Riyadh, KSA covering the region’s largest infrastructure and PPP market.Responsibilities:- Working closely with a team of junior resources on content creation across various types of deliverables with senior oversight by Director such as Information.- Memorandums, Financial Models, project risk matrixes, term sheets, feasibility and concept reports, options analysis, payment structures and senior management presentations.- Undertaking negotiations with clients on engagement related matters and on behalf of clients on engagements.- Involvement in business development initiatives, including support to the Director and Partner in identification of new opportunities, producing content for proposals and undertaking research into clients, projects, products and industries.- Developing and maintaining internal and external networks with various stakeholders such as procurers, regulators and client senior management.- Coaching junior members of the team on day to day execution activities and more broadly in career progression within the firm.- Managing internal deal management requirements such as responsibility for all risk and compliance checks on clients and securing all internal approvals.- Support to the Partners / Directors in franchise development and marketing efforts in social media, thought leadership and sponsored conferences.

    Job Requirements:- An entrepreneurial and commercial minded approach towards execution.- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic (preferred but not essential).- Strong MS Office capabilities across PowerPoint, Word and Excel.- Exposure to team-based work in a high-intensity environment; ability to work independently.- Desire to succeed in a demanding, creative, and entrepreneurial environment and to continuously learn and develop business skills.- Knowledge, interest and experience of the infrastructure and government marketplace.- Intellectual curiosity with an appetite to learn new skills and markets.- Ability to grasp complex commercial issues quickly.- Excellent client-facing communication skills and history of significant client exposure.- High ambition coupled with the ability to deliver and to work effectively in teams.- Ability to manage and develop junior resources- Enthusiasm for participating in marketing and business development.- Experience of financial modelling (either developing or reviewing).Educational and Experience Requirements:- MBA (Finance) from a reputable business school (preferred) or a graduate from a reputable university with a majors in Finance, Accounting, Banking, Economics or Engineering.- CFA charterholder (preferred but not essential).- At least 5 years’ relevant experience with a Big 4 financial advisory, boutique advisory or a financial institution such as an investment or commercial bank, private equity fund.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Indirect Tax – Senior Consultant / Assistant 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 opportunityJoining our Indirect Tax team, you’ll be a part of a globally integrated team helping leading organizations to move goods and services around the world more effectively. You’ll combine your technical skills and practical experience across industries and geographies to provide tailored advice to clients. This will include identifying risk areas and sustainable planning opportunities for indirect taxes throughout the tax life cycle. You’ll advise clients on VAT treatment of new and complex transactions and help resolve classification or other disputes and issues with the authorities. Your proactive, pragmatic and integrated strategies will help our clients achieve their potential in today’s global environment.Your key responsibilitiesClient responsibilities- You are expected to work effectively as a member of a worldwide network of professional advisors, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress.- You must also collaborate with a team of VAT professionals to combine diverse cross-border transaction experience with local tax knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries.- Participating and assisting in preparing for meetings with management teams will be part of your role.- You will be assisting in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties.- You will also develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and build strong internal relationships within the VAT practice, Indirect Tax and across other service lines.Technical responsibilities- You must build a deep understanding of the Customs Law and its practical application across the countries.- You are expected to understand and apply the regional Free Trade Agreements and key customs concepts such as valuation, classification and origin.- You will be identifying and discussing VAT considerations for clients to be aware of in their outbound investments.- Engaging with colleagues in overseas offices to deliver VAT advice in respect of global jurisdictions will be part of your responsibilities.- You will also prepare for the potential introduction of VAT in the different countries and to discuss with clients how this may impact them as well as work with internal teams to provide indirect tax expertise for audit and transaction projects.

    Skills and attributes for success- You must be able to build strong client relationships & excellently communicate in a range of situations in both written and oral English.- You should also be able to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards.- You are expected to be a client focused and commercially aware team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.- You must also possess project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget. You should also be able to solve problems creatively and pragmatically.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 4 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 experienceIdeally, you’ll also have- Experience working in multicultural teams- Good verbal/written communication skills- 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- Excellent team playerWhat we look forHighly 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 offerWe 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 worldEY 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.

    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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    Web Developer / Graphic Designer | Retail Catch

    Employment: Full Time

    Website Development Skills- Dynamic Platforms (WordPress, Prestashop, SilverStripe)- Hosting, MySQL database, SSL Certificate installation- Payment gateway + courier service integrations- Social media integration- Email Campaign development (HTML, CSS, Dynamic, MailChimp)- Subscription form integration- Google Analytics, Google Shopping AdsDesign Skills:Catalogues, Pre-Qualifications, Letterheads, Business Cards, New logos, Shirt designs, Calendars, Notepad, Envelops, Banners, Newsletters, Designing Email campaigns, Vehicle Moke-up, Trifold flyers all sizes, Quick user document editing, Greeting emails Newsletters (for Festivals) also packaging and various supporting documents for company productsSoftware expertise:Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Corel Draw

    Website Development Skills- Dynamic Platforms (WordPress, Prestashop, SilverStripe)- Hosting, MySQL database, SSL Certificate installation- Payment gateway + courier service integrations- Social media integration- Email Campaign development (HTML, CSS, Dynamic, MailChimp)- Subscription form integration- Google Analytics, Google Shopping AdsDesign Skills:Catalogues, Pre-Qualifications, Letterheads, Business Cards, New logos, Shirt designs, Calendars, Notepad, Envelops, Banners, Newsletters, Designing Email campaigns, Vehicle Moke-up, Trifold flyers all sizes, Quick user document editing, Greeting emails Newsletters (for Festivals) also packaging and various supporting documents for company productsSoftware expertise:Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Corel Draw

    Free Zone Company based in Dubai owned and managed by Isabelle TREPAT-KELLY.
    French Entrepreneur in the region for 23 years.
    Strong Expertise of the Middle-East Retail scene for Luxury and Middle Range Brands.
    Main sectors of activity: Fashion, Lingerie, Bags, Shoes, Cosmetics, Food Supplements, and Sport. More

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    Senior IT Engineer | Telford Offshore

    Employment: Full Time

    Purpose of RoleThe Senior IT Engineer assists in coordinating the company’s IT function across the group offices and company vessels including; applications, infrastructure, user support, and data management to meet group company’s business requirements.Operational Roles and Responsibilities• Designs, proposes and implements IT strategies, guidelines and procedures within broad principles and policies set by the company to meet IT requirements supporting short and long-term business needs.• Ensures the design, selection, development and maintenance of business application systems are successfully integrated and operated within the company’s business environment.• Oversees the design and implementation of assigned technology as well as the integration and performance of all local area networks for the company.• Leads the operations, monitoring, and improvement of both existing and new IT processes.• Other duties as directed by Company line management from time to time.

    Qualifications/Experience/Skills required• A degree in Information Technology.• 8 years + experience in similar role within similar sized company working within the Oil and gas sector.• Certificates relevant to IT infrastructure.• Experienced with Azure, Intune, Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Sharepoint, Windows Server 2016/2019, Virtualisation, Meraki/Cisco Networks, Marine VSAT, Fortigate Firewalls, SQL Server and Epicor ERP – preferred.Character• Pleasant disposition• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.• Proactive and hands-on mentality.• Organised and structured work approach.• Ability to manage a team of people to achieve the IT objectives for the company.• Eager to expand own knowledge base within own discipline

    Telford Offshore is a new company built on years of experience – both in terms of personnel and offshore assets – with the insight and expertise gained from serving the Oil and Gas industry around the world.
    We offer flexible accommodation and construction services for both greenfield and brownfield projects. Working in partnership with the full range of operators and contractors we add value through our unique combination of flexible assets, know-how and efficiency. More

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    Developer (Full Stack) | HR Plus Consultancy

    Employment: Full Time

    Salary Range: KD 800-1200

    Experience: Cx23, ASP, NET, MVC, WEB API, JavaSCRIPT, HTML5, CSS 3, AJAX, JSON, Bootstrap 4, jQuery, AngularJS, Web services (SOAP/Restful) integration, failure analysis, SQL Server 2008 to design, create and maintain databases.DevOps, and Knowledge in GIT distributed version-control systemKuwait Local Hiring

    We are a Kuwaiti based HR consultancy firm that provides Human Resources consultancy services along with local & overseas recruiting services within food & beverage, hospitality, construction, automotive, and other industries. More

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    SAP FICO Delivery Lead (Senior Manager/Director) | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    SAP FICO Delivery Lead (Senior Manager/Director), Technology Consulting, Rapid Innovation, KarachiFrom small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our tailored services help build trust and confidence through transparency, clarity and consistency for our clients across the MENA region. Our MENA clients look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You will use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, by supporting our MENA based EY Member Firms to serve clients in the MENA region across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by technology. As a technology consulting professional, you’ll help businesses realize the value they can gain from their technology investments — supporting strategy and being a key growth driver. As part of a high-performing team, you’ll deliver exceptional client service — providing advice on how technology enablement, digital transformation and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement, as well as how technology can act as multiplying effect during major program transformations.As organizations look to leverage the advantage technology offers, we’ll work with you to develop the consultancy and analytical skills that you’ll need in today’s environment. Working on projects that cross borders and sectors, the experiences you gain here will be more valuable than anywhere else. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.EY Rapid InnovationAs a Multinational Member Firm in the EY network, Rapid Innovation, based in Karachi, exclusively provides its services to MENA based EY Member Firms to support technology consulting and other engagements across the MENA region, excluding Pakistan. The work is executed remotely by working virtually with our MENA onshore teams and sometime may require travel to MENA EY offices.The opportunity:EY Rapid Innovation is looking for a SAP FICO Delivery Lead (Senior Manager/Director level) to join our rapidly expanding Technology Consulting team in Karachi, Pakistan.Key Responsibilities:• Facilitate the implementation of SAP Solutions to enhance the client’s business functionality and overall performance, maintain a high degree of customer satisfaction.• Lead the business analysis process and provide product and implementation expertise to clients in how best to implement and use the system, identify scope gaps, advise on workaround solutions when applicable.• Lead Functional Stream for finance including cash management & treasury. Implement end to end solutions• Ensures the customer’s application and system requirements are identified, analyzed and documented.• Optimize Finance Business Processes and help customers to adopt Best Practices.• Support in detailed project planning activities.• Communicate on project progress to customer and engagement manager.• Manage customer challenges and escalations in a proactive and structured manner.

    Technical Skills Requirements:• Broad application skills• Extensive knowledge in more than one of the following areas: Financial accounting and closing operations, cost management, profitability analysis, New General Ledger, SAP S/4HANA Finance, Cash management, bank management and Treasury• Strong knowledge in ASAP /Activate / EY Hybrid implementation methodologies• Capability of presenting the value proposition in the module / area,• Very good problem-solving abilities• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication and presentation skillsAdditional Requirements:• Approximately 10+ years of total experience and SAP Implementation experience in minimum 4-6 projects• A minimum 6-8 years’ experience in Successfully implementing SAP ECC Solutions as a lead consultant covering technical assessments, solution design, testing and deployment.• At least 2-3 years’ experience in implementing S/4 HANA and/or migration to S/4HANA• Experience in SAP Central finance will be good to have• Strong knowledge in business processes and practices• Good Industry knowledge• Demonstrated track record managing teams and complex engagements in the consulting arena• Show initiative and creativity in developing innovative work-around solutions or new processes.Ideally, you’ll also have:• Practice building capabilities, must have demonstrated standing up a practice and building a resource pool• Good BD experience in developing and delivering proposals• Area of strength in FICO or Source to Pay with clear understanding of the SAP ecosystemWhat we offerWe 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 worldEY 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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    Data Protection & Privacy Consultant (Sr. Consultant/Asst. Manager) | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Data Protection & Privacy (DPP) Consultant (Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager) – Cyber SecurityDPP and Cyber Security are few of the most important risks facing businesses today. Organizations’ data protection & privacy capabilities were tested during COVID19 pandemic and organizations are looking for trusted consultants to enhance the capability. Also, as organizations move forward on their digital journey the cybersecurity risk exposure is increasing and there is a huge demand for trusted cybersecurity consultants. Our clients are overwhelmingly turning to EY for help and guidance on how to enhance the privacy and protect their assets, minimise business disruption and improve security.The opportunityAt EY we have ambitious plans to expand our already market leading Cybersecurity practice. With investment secured, we continue to build our MENA based cyber practice and anticipate continued growth throughout the next five years. We need excellent people, across all grades, to join us and to be part of our exciting growth strategy.EY is looking for a Data Protection & Privacy (DPP) Consultant (Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager level) to join our Cyber Security team in Riyadh, KSA. Saudi national candidates will be highly preferred.Your key responsibilitiesA large part of your role will be engagement delivery and provide support to executives for business development. We’ll expect you to lead and deliver DPP and cybersecurity engagements with very minimal supervision. We also expect you to support executives in development of proposals, presentations and other business development activities. You will be responsible for the delivery and quality of the final reports to our clients.You will have responsibility for;- Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments, analyze and document assessments, work out questionnaires and standard documentation.- Supporting the standardization of Risk and IT Control catalogues for regulatory compliance.- Deploy processes and tools to help detect and prevent privacy breaches.- Deploying Data leak prevention tools and implementation of endpoint protection.- Supporting and guide our clients in adhering to the complex web of relevant national and international regulations.- Ensuring a harmonized approach towards data protection and privacy by bringing together our client’s stakeholders (e.g. legal, compliance, risk, HR, security, business functions).- Assisting clients in privacy related incident response activities.- Supporting the client’s team by acting as an interim team member (e.g. security officer, security manager, security analyst).- Delivering cybersecurity engagements including development of cybersecurity strategy, cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance frameworks, development of cybersecurity policies and procedures in line with ISO 27001 and NCA ECC standards- You will be required to develop work products and presentations in Arabic- Support the cyber executives with the development of proposals, presentations, etc.- Championing EY and the cyber security team, helping to attract and retain world-class talent- Contributing to the latest thought-leadership and industry research relating to cyber securityYour role will broadly constitute circa 80% engagement delivery and 20% business development.

    Skills and attributes for success- An existing track record of successful engagement delivery in data protection & privacy and cyber security is expected of all candidates for this role.- A Big 4 background or comparable consulting experience is highly advantageous.- A broad background across DPP and security is expected with specific experience in two or more of the following areas, essential;- At least 2-4+ years of sound industry experience in one or more of the following areas: Data Protection and Privacy, privacy governance, assessment, remediation, policies, procedures, and classification, data retention concepts, access control for leading ERP/CRM systems, self-developed tools, data bases and data warehouses- Security policies and procedures, design and implementation of security policies, procedures, standards and controls in line with regulation and/or current standards, ISO27001, NIST, SANS etc.- Data privacy, implementation of data protection / GDPR programmes to address confidentiality and security over customer, employee or patient data.- Cyber awareness programmes, design and delivery of cyber security awareness programmes to executive level or wider organisation- Excellent command in written and spoken English- Experience in managing professional service project teams- Willingness to travelQualifications- Security relation qualifications such as ISO 22301 LI, CBCI / CBCP, CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 lead implementer or auditor, etc.- Project and programme related qualifications; Prince II, Scrum, AgileWhat we look forYou’ll need to be highly motivated, a self-starter and a strong communicator with the ability and experience to discuss technical content in business language to board level. You’ll also need to be a team player who is not only looking to enhance their own career but recognises the value in developing others and strengthening the team.What we offerWe 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 worldEY 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