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    Manager – Business Consulting – Technology Risk | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    EY is the leading professional services firm committed to creating a Better Working World. Fast pace of today’s business cycle as well as the rapid developments in business, operational and technological space present rapid growth opportunities as well as create uncertainties for today’s business leaders and workforce. EY Risk consulting is fully engaged with these developments that are rapidly reshaping the entire industries and economies leading to a redefining of their risk profiles.Within MENA region, EY is actively engaged with all sectors of the economy and actively supporting the vision of national leaderships especially in the GCC countries. EY is dedicated to help our clients in all sectors anticipate the uncertainty they face in doing their business and work closely with them to help effectively manage the Risk. Technology is a major component underpinning the transformation programs. EY Risk consulting especially Technology Risk team is currently looking for scaling up the capabilities and the skills on hand to serve increasing demands of our clients in their sophisticated technology environments.The opportunityYou will be part of our account centric growth strategy focusing on issue-based and competency-driven client needs. That’s what differentiates EY in the Consulting marketplace.You will help our clients evaluate and enhance their business; with a focus on managing the risk arising from ongoing technology developments and the resultant fast-paced changes in their business and operational processes.You will be part of EY MENA team working with different MENA offices with other EY teams drawn from our local, regional and global offices to serve MENA clients.Your key responsibilities- Provide high quality professional day-to-day management of IT audit engagements/projects and understand EY’s practices and service offerings and identify potential opportunities to improve such service offerings- Lead and support the on-site coordination role for audit clients including planning, briefing team on the client’s IT environment and industry IT trends, coaching and mentoring staff, communicating with the clients and completing audit engagements- Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and the value to be delivered.- Prepare IT external audit reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of control structure, along with practical recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency of a control or process.- Discuss and resolve IT audit issues and recommendations with client management.- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems and apply it to client situations.- Lead and support Technology Risk consulting engagements relating to assessing/implementing leading practices and standards, third party controls attestation, technology assessments, IT regulatory compliance, etc.

    Skills and attributes for success- Providing guidance and knowledge, participating in performing procedures focusing on complex, judgmental, and/or specialized issues- Maintaining relationships with client management, managing expectations around work products, timing, and deliverables billing- Demonstrating a thorough understanding of complex information systems and the client’s business/industry.- Demonstrating excellent project management skills, inspiring teamwork and responsibility with team members.- Using current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.To qualify for the role, you must have- 6+ years of experience in IT external and/or IT Risk Management and/or IT consulting- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or a related discipline.- Alternatively, a degree in business, accounting, finance, with additional IT qualifications.- Master’s degree will be preferable.- Experience of working as IT risk consultant or an IT auditor for a public accounting firm, professional services firm, technology company, telecom company or a financial services company, or comparable experience as an IT/IS consultant- Relevant experience areas include, but not limited to, IT Risk assessment and management, Digital Trust, Mobile Technology assessments, Emerging Technologies (Robotics, IoT, Cloud and Blockchain), ERP control validations (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics), systems and networking technologies, IT/Business process and internal control assessments, internal audit engagements, external audit integration, application of data analytics, and/or third party reporting, etc.- Assisting with business development activities across various sector/geography/solution focus- For Manager position, strong project management skills are expected- Advanced written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills- Excellent leadership, teamwork and client service skillsIdeally, you’ll also have- CISA, CISSP, CISM, and/or a related certification is essential for long-term growth in the role- Based on an individual’s professional background, area of specialization or industry focus, we recognize that other certifications, credentials or experience may be more relevant than the listed certifications and therefore may be acceptable.What 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.Ability and willingness for full-time travel and work at different MENA offices is a pre-requisite. EY has well-defined travel policies and administrative setup in place to facilitate the travel across EY offices.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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    IFS – Human Capital – Talent Acquisition Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryTo really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.Partnering with 3 lines of service (LoS) within PwC Middle East, the role will be overseeing: Assurance, Tax, Internal Firm Service and Graduates Recruitment. The Talent Acquisition Director will drive the end to end recruitment process. which will include manpower planning, sourcing strategies and routes to market. The successful candidate will also be tasked with driving KPI’s and ROIs within the recruitment teams and ensuring a high caliber of in house recruitment standards to key stakeholders.Working with the onboarding, compensation and benefits centers of excellence, the Talent Acquisition Director will ensure that PwCs branding is promoted with integrity and a quality candidate experience inline with best practice.As a Director, you will build and lead a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Working with Directors and Partners in the relevant lines of service to understand annual recruitment requirements inline with manpower plans and approved budgets that are set within each line.- Lead as an active member of the regional recruiting team, by providing input on initiatives and strategies and support improvements on the current Recruitment/HC operating model. – Look for areas of continuous improvement across the Recruitment and Global Mobility function.- Drive and encourage Lines of Service (LoS) recruitment leads across the region to ensure that best practice is being delivered and teams are consistently upskilled and motivated to drive their functions with positivity, concise and efficient delivery. – Attend leadership meetings and prepare relevant data on headcount and pipelines with recommendations and strategic input on candidate attraction and simplification and efficiency of current operating models across all areas of responsibility. – Provide support on initiatives and suggest improvement on recruitment practices across the region as well as increasing diversity and national hires.- Drive a reduction in time and cost per hire and and improve candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.- Lead graduate recruitment programs and drive employer branding, promoting PwC for graduate recruitment campaigns.- Work on specific projects related to HR initiatives, salary benchmarking and analysis of joiners by profile and source for future recruitment drives for which the Talent Acquisition Director will be responsible. – Drive and Lead on transformation and technology adoption in Talent Acquisition for the region. – Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships especially with the Talent Acquisition Director for the Advisory line of service.

    Role Requirements- 10 + years of recruitment experience- Professional Services and / or Big 4 expertise and knowledge- Experience sourcing candidates within professional services experience, Middle East is essential, internationally would be desirable- Proven experience in delivering new technology solutions and improving candidate experience- Experience and proficiency in recruitment technology- Experience in using Workday would be desirable. – Experience in employee branding and attraction- Experience in leading regional graduate programmes – Experience in Executive hiring – Strong foundation in delivering to KPIs and ROI for inhouse recruitment and is  data focused – Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsEducation- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology or Business Management is an advantage- Professional Human Resources certification or Recruitment qualifications is an advantage (i.e CIPD, Level A/B Psychometric Testing)Language- Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage

    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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    Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer | Quest Search & Selection

    Employment: Full Time

    Quest is working in partnership with an exciting advertising business who are looking for a Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer. You will be working alongside an agile and dynamic team.As a Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer, you will:- Design, develop and deliver automation solutions using the SFMC platform including email, journey builder, cloud pages, SMS, and push notification campaigns.- Engage with business stakeholders to understand required needs.- Integrate business knowledge with technical solutions.- Design mobile responsive creative websites and HTML emails

    Desirable skills and background:- Must be Salesforce Marketing Cloud certified- Must have experience with UI and frontend web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript.- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a similar role.This is a great opportunity for you to work in an energetic and progressive organization. If you are interested apply with your updated CV today.

    Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years’ experience in sourcing the world’s best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.
    With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:
    Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.
    We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants’ skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors. More

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    HR Specialist – Saudi National | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse have partnered with a global financial services organisation to assist in the recruitment of an HR Specialist for their office in Riyadh.This is a unique role for someone that is looking to build a career with an incredible global brand and to be considered for this opportunity you will need to have 3-4 years postgrad experience within HR. Ideally you will have been in a 360 HR role however if you have specialised in an HR vertical and are happy to be in a 360 role this could be the role for you. In the role you will be part of the Middle East team working closely with the Regional HR Director, working on HR projects, day to day HR activities, talent acquisition, policies and procedures as well support for the wider HR function.

    The successful candidate should hold a bachelor’s Degree and have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role and be keen to take on an incredible challenge and opportunity. Exceptional verbal and written skills as well as a positive can do attitude are crucial for the success of this role. Experience with an international organisation would be a distinct advantage however experience within Financial Services is not a must. This role is for someone that sees a true career opportunity and wants the chance to potentially move to other locations outside of the Middle East with this incredible organisation. Please note this role is only open to Saudi Nationals and females are encouraged to apply.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    Recruiter | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse is working exclusively with one of the most exciting brands in the Middle East to hire an In-House Recruiter. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a great recruitment team that prides itself on principles and values, ensuring the delivery of experienced professionals to this outstanding organisation.This is a 360 role where you will manage the recruitment process from job brief to offer stage, working in partnership with HR and hiring managers to ensure the full recruitment lifecycle is delivered effectively. You will be involved in the assessment including psychometrics, aptitude tests and other relevant tools whilst ensuring the candidates experience is world class and embraces diversity and inclusion.

    You will be passionate about recruitment and ensuring that the candidate experience is at the forefront of everything you do. You will bring a positive, high energy, creative and professional approach to the role, building effective relationships with hiring managers and HR colleagues to ensure a partnership approach to recruitment. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communications skills, effective partnership working and strong negotiation skills. Experience with applicant tracking systems and vendor selection processes would be beneficial.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    Finance Director (Arabic Speaking) | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Through our legacy in the Qatar market, Charterhouse are partnering with a leading group of companies whom are in the process of looking to identity a Finance Director (Head of Finance). This is an exciting opportunity to work amidst a business and commercially focused role, which is designed to support the business, between the area of financial planning and budgeting in assessing and evaluating business linked performance to support ongoing growth and diversification objectives.This role shall oversee the core areas of financial management and planning whilst introducing financial governance and strategic, investment related, analysis at a holding level. The role shall inherit a team, thus an ability to manage a broad range of accounting and financial management functions, is a key aspect within the job role. The Finance Director shall ensure all statutory compliance within the regulatory framework whilst managing areas of all financial reporting aspects for both internal stakeholders and all external audit interfaces. The Finance Director shall also oversee all treasury related activities; to provide strong financing governance and liquidity management. On the planning side, the role shall oversee and review all areas of budgeting, costing and forecasting aspects across the consolidated financials. Coupled with this, the Finance Director will oversee the financial analysis of any operational or investment related expenditure across new projects or business ventures. Finally, this role will also been heavily involved in the oversight of change management, within the finance stream, linking to systems review or technical policy review and compliance. The development of financial governance is a key operational mandate to ensure analytical and commercial based support of the CEO’s office.

    Our client is looking to hire a qualified and Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) with up to 15 years of experience within a financial management and advisory leadership-based role; whereby operational excellence, best practice and strategic change management can be demonstrated and delivered. This is combined with a proven track record within Financial Planning and Analysis based roles; where reporting lines and commercial support has been communicated and developed for stakeholder and/or shareholder purposes and utilisation. This business shall demand technical proficiency, aligned to IFRS based accounting and reporting policies, to ensure that all technical accounting issues are handled internally and in conjunction with the audit requirements. The nature of the role and the organisational structures demands an Arabic speaking candidate whom has a background of experience to working within listed companies across the GCC and regional MENA markets.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    Oracle HRMS Technical Consultant | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment: Full Time

    Please send your CVs onlineStrong knowledge in SQL and PLSQL.Must have good knowledge in RICE components Reports (XML Publisher), Interfaces and Conversions and Form Personalization.Must have good knowledge in third party integrationsMust have good knowledge in Workflow and AMEShould have knowledge in Web ADI.Should have OAF knowledge.Should have knowledge in User hooks, SIT, EIT.

    Must have Implementation project experience in the past especially in HRMS modules.Commendable functional knowledge in HRMS functionalities Core HR, Self-Services functions and Payroll.Should have knowledge in Core HR, Self-Service HR and Payroll Table structures.Should have working experience on Payroll Fast Formulas.Added advantage on knowledge of Performance Management (PMS), iRecruitment, Learning Management, OTL.

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.
    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.
    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Transfer Pricing – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Transfer Pricing – Senior Associate – CairoLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismTransfer PricingManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Transfer Pricing services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients develop compliant, tax efficient structures that help advance their business goals. You’ll focus on all aspects of documentation planning, dispute resolution, and advance pricing agreements.Our team is responsible for all aspects of intercompany pricing arrangements between related business entities, including transfers of intellectual property, transfers of tangible goods, services and loans, and other financing transactions.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Travel RequirementsUp to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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