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    Assistant Manager – International Tax and Transaction Services(ITTS) | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    International Tax Services Senior at EYAre you committed, thorough and outgoing – and do you have a good understanding of business and experience of international tax? If so, please read on.The opportunityThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tax professional to join a growing team in an emerging market. As an International Tax Senior, your primary focus will be advising global companies on the various regional and international tax implications of their operations. With so many offerings, you have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. Our Tax service line in MENA is experiencing a period of significant growth so now is an excellent time to join. Sound interesting?Your key responsibilities- You will be participating in the successful delivery of international tax engagements and assisting managers or above with identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.- You will contribute to building and maintaining client relationships by delivering exceptional client service and collaborate with a team of International Tax professionals across the MENA region and globally to combine diverse cross-border experience with local tax knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries.- You will work as part of a multi-jurisdictional / disciplinary team within tax and across other service lines (including working with colleagues from Transfer Pricing, Transaction Tax, Indirect Tax, People Advisory Services etc.) in terms of pursuing, and delivering engagements and assist in managing engagement economics by suggesting engagement budget, tracking fees and communicating issues to project managers.- You will be building internal relationships within international tax team and across other service lines and coaching more junior staff through delegation and on the job training whilst taking ownership of continuous technical knowledge development through on the job learning and self-development.

    Skills and attributes for success- If you are a client driven, strategically and commercially aware, excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral, enthusiastic with flexible attitude to work strong motivator and interested in developing career in international tax, you will be perfect for the role.To qualify for the role you must have- Bachelor’s Degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting, Finance or a related field- 3 – 5 years of relevant Tax experience, in either business or industry- Prior exposure to international taxation with focus on inbound and outbound investments- Strong organisational, project delivery, analytical and verbal/written communication skills- Proven track record with a leading professional services firm- Experience of delivering on international tax projects and on the job coaching of more junior team membersIdeally, you’ll also have- An approved professional qualification or equivalent (e.g. ADIT / ATT / ACCA / CPA / ACA / CA / LLB or MBA, or MA, MSc or PhD in Tax, Economics, Accounting or Finance)- Proficiency in Arabic languageWhat we look forYou’ll proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of global developments in international tax landscape so that you can better advise our clients. In return we’ll provide investment in the right sort of training and offer you the opportunities on projects and assignments that will develop and challenge you so that you’re in the best place to develop your tax career.The types of project you’ll contribute towards may include:- Expansion into new markets- Group structure reorganization and / or rationalisation- Review of operating model including permanent establishment risk, withholding taxes, transfer pricing etc.- Review of holding structure, capital structure and financing arrangements- Review of IP structure- BEPS risk assessmentsWhatever the projects and assignments you work on you can be confident that you’re contributing towards helping our clients to develop and execute their international tax strategy ensuring technical excellence and providing the highest levels of client service.What working at EY offersWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. We also offer:- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career (including providing financial support and study leave for acquiring one of the above professional tax qualifications or equivalent)- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYEY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services with more than 230,000 employees worldwide. We are using the finance products, expertise and systems we have developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, our ambition is to continuously be among the best employers in the world.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Make your mark.Apply now.

    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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    Senior Audit Manager Information Technology – KSA National | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Senior Audit Manager Information Technology – KSA NationalManage the QART activities and supervise the quality, reporting and transformation measures across the bank.Client DetailsSenior Audit Manager Information Technology – KSA National / Financial Services / RiyadhMy client is one of the largest banks in the world with total assets of SR 384 billion (US$ 102 billion), a paid up capital of SR 25 billion (US$ 6.67 billion) and an employee base of over 9,600+ associates. With over 60 years of experience in banking and trading activities they have established a well known name for themselves and strive to the deliver the best services for their customers.With an established base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, my client has a vast network of over 546 branches, over 142 dedicated ladies branches, more than 5,190 ATM’s, 106,080 POS terminals installed with merchants and the largest customer base of any bank in the Kingdom, in addition to 232 remittance centers across the KingdomDescriptionSenior Audit Manager Information Technology – KSA National / Financial Services* As a senior member of the Internal Audit department team, contributes to the formulation and implementation of the Internal Audit strategy and plans as befitting the department and business line needs and objectives* Manage the day-to-day operations of the Audit Quality Assurance , providing expertise, encouraging and ensuring teamwork, aligning work processes in order to achieve high performance standards, meet established targets, objectives and employee engagement in a motivated work environment, and liaising with internal and external parties, as necessary, to facilitate the flow of business.* Exercises financial authority within established limits and controls departmental budget expenditure* Manage performing Risk Assessment across the Bank* Monitor risk assessment activities* Ensure of applying risk based auditing principles* Identifying quality assurance concerns and providing recommendations for addressing those concerns* Provides objective assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of supported audit functions* Ensures compliance with acceptable standards, plans, budgets, and schedules* Directs and ensures the effective achievement of functional objectives through leadership of the Ops Audit , setting departmental and individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback, and appraisal in order to maximize subordinate and departmental performance* Adherence to all regulations and control functions within the bank in order to ensure that governance, Audit, risk and compliance, fraud detecting and combating matters are carried outJob OfferSenior Audit Manager Information Technology – KSA National / RiyadhAn exciting opportunity offering a competitive package for the right candidate to make their next career move.

    Minimum Qualifications:* University degree in Business Administration or related discipline, at graduate level preferred. Professional accreditation such as CPA, CIA or ACCA is strongly desiredMinimum Experience:* 10-13 years of progressive professional experience in a banking or financial institution environment, from which at least 5-7 years in internal audit field or related activities, with 3-5 years at a supervisory roleJob-Specific Skills:* Fully literate in new technologies* Very good knowledge of the English language* Analytical and conceptual skills required

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
    Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Audit Manager Corporate and SME Banking – KSA National | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Audit Manager Corporate and SME Banking – KSA National / Financial Services / RiyadhEvaluate banks Corporate & SME Banking Audit operations and provide objective assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, controls, governance, risk management. Report accordingly to the Financial & Treasury Director and ensure that the team members are applying the standards of best professional practice of Internal AuditingClient DetailsAudit Manager Corporate and SME Banking – KSA National / Financial Services / RiyadhMy client is one of the largest banks in the world with total assets of SR 384 billion (US$ 102 billion), a paid up capital of SR 25 billion (US$ 6.67 billion) and an employee base of over 9,600+ associates. With over 60 years of experience in banking and trading activities they have established a well known name for themselves and strive to the deliver the best services for their customers.With an established base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, my client has a vast network of over 546 branches, over 142 dedicated ladies branches, more than 5,190 ATM’s, 106,080 POS terminals installed with merchants and the largest customer base of any bank in the Kingdom, in addition to 232 remittance centers across the KingdomDescriptionAudit Manager Corporate and SME Banking – KSA National / Financial Services / Riyadh* Support and assist Corporate & SME Banking Audit Director in providing objective assurance to key stakeholders i.e. BOD, BAC, SAMA, CEO, CIA, etc* Support and assist Corporate & SME Banking Audit Director to coordinate and liaise with external auditors, SAMA examiners etc. to ensure smooth progress of audits, implementation of professional audit standards and resolving outstanding audit queries* Support and assist the audit Director in the development of an effective and comprehensive risk-based annual and strategic audit plan* Contributes to the implementation of the annual Audit plan by conducting audit engagements successfully from beginning to end (planning, executing, directing and completing audit engagements through report writing)* Acquire working knowledge of departments, products and services in order to organize the audit assignment appropriately and add value to the business by raising factually right audit observations.* Ensures audit conclusions are based on appropriate testing of the controls and complete understanding of the processes, circumstances, and risks.* Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented. Issue an audit report which has been agreed with auditees and CIA.* Conducting special assignments as per CIA requests maintaining confidentiality and professionalism* Focus on Risk based auditing, and implement Quality team’s proposals.Job OfferAudit Manager Corporate and SME Banking – KSA National / Financial Services / RiyadhAn exciting opportunity offering a competitive package for the right candidate to make their next career move.

    Minimum Qualifications:* Bachelor Degree in Business Admin / Accounting / Finance /Economics / IT or related field.Minimum Experience:* 6 – 12 years of experience in Retail, Corporate, Treasury, Credit & Risk Management* At least 50% of his experience in banking, internal audit or external audit experience from a recognized organization or audit firm (Big4)Job-Specific Skills:* Excellent Audit Skills* Advanced Understanding of Audit Related standards and best practices (e.g. IIA, ISACA, SOCPA, etc.)* Excellent Level of knowledge, expertise in banking sector* Advanced level of Understanding of concept of risk management and internal control* Have a Professional certification (CIA, CISA, CFE, CPA, etc.)* Fluent in English* Adequate report writing skills

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
    Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Senior Consultant – Capital Markets – Big4 | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Senior Consultant (Capital Markets) – Big4 – Riyadh, KSAHelp with target operating model design and improvements, as well as new system implementation.Client DetailsOne of the Big4 ConsultanciesDescriptionSenior Consultant (Capital Markets) – Big4 – Riyadh, KSAThey look after all front and middle office advisory and transformation engagements with FS clients. Focused on FX, derivatives, fixed income (front office) portfolio, middle office, credit and market risk, back office ops and Accounting related to capital markets. They help with target operating model design and improvements, as well as new system implementationCapital Markets Strategy/operational ConsultingTOM Design.Job Offer- Senior Consultant (Capital Markets) – Big4 – Riyadh, KSA- Competitive package and benefits

    – 5 – 8 years of relevant experience- Must have minimum 5 years of experience in Strategy/Transformation Consulting.- Must have some exposure to Financial Services through Consulting.- Must come from Big4 Consultancies or Large banks in KSA.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
    Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Software Developer (Electronic Trading) | Venture Search

    Employment: Full Time

    Our client, a top-tier trading house situated in Dubai, is looking for a talented software developer to join their expanding business. After a very successful 2020, the business are looking to further their strong-hold on the European market by adding a software developer to support their front-office trading team. The business has invested heavily on technology in the last 18 months, and you will join and be supported by some very well-known trading technicians who too have recently moved to further the growth of the business from tier 1 trading houses across the UK and Europe.- Your role will see you develop and maintain their trading systems, working closely with the traders to identify issues whilst always looking to continuously improve the current platform.- You will provide direct and responsive support to not only the trading team but the wider business areas linked with the trading unit.- You will also get the opportunity to build and set up new development tools and infrastructure in the latest of cloud technologies.- Other responsibilities include the automation and improvement of development and data processes as well as testing and examining code written by other team members.

    Requirements for Python Developer role:- Strong knowledge of Python fundamentals- Knowledge of NoSQL- Linux based systems experience- Competent with cloud based technologies- Knowledge of data frameworks advantageous- Degree in computer science or related field

    Venture Search is an international banking & financial services search firm, combining technology and human skill to enhance all aspects of the hiring process. By combining advanced search technology and a market-leading team, we are able to attract the most talented candidates in the banking and financial services sector. Here at Venture Search, we are passionate about building world-class teams and delivering long-term recruitment solutions. Venture’s focus spans multiple facets of the global Financial Services industry, including Banking, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, Buyside, Fintechs, and Advisory firms. More

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    Technical Product Manager | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Full Time

    Conduct market research to identify customer needs for new Smart Home products & solutionsConduct market research for feasible new Home Automation Products to update current Smart Home products portfolio & solutionsEstablish requirements and specifications for existing and new Smart Home productsProcure & Engage with Smart Home Product Suppliers to be on company’s Unique Supplier List with approved pricing list and be the sole Distributor within the GCC RegionSearch, Qualify & Manage Outsourcing Installation partners to Install Home Automation Products following ISO 9001:2015 and build acceptance criteria to commission the work following all civil norms and construction approved guidelines

    Open to Filipino and Arabic NationalsMale, 50 years old and belowBachelor’s degree or in any related fieldAt least 2-5 years of experience in raspberry pi & Arduino related products, IoT products, Network protocols, and Smart Home systemsExcellent communication skillsCandidates who can join immediately will be prioritized

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    Audit Director Corporate and SME Banking – KSA National | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Audit Director Corporate and SME Banking – KSA NationalTo evaluate bank Corporate & SME Banking Audits operations and provide objective assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, controls, governance, risk management and report accordingly to the AGM Banking Audits.Client DetailsAudit Director Corporate and SME Banking – KSA National / Financial Services / RiyadhMy client is one of the largest banks in the world with total assets of SR 384 billion (US$ 102 billion), a paid up capital of SR 25 billion (US$ 6.67 billion) and an employee base of over 9,600+ associates. With over 60 years of experience in banking and trading activities they have established a well known name for themselves and strive to the deliver the best services for their customers.With an established base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, my client has a vast network of over 546 branches, over 142 dedicated ladies branches, more than 5,190 ATM’s, 106,080 POS terminals installed with merchants and the largest customer base of any bank in the Kingdom, in addition to 232 remittance centers across the Kingdom.Description:• Support AGM Banking Audits in providing objective assurance to key stakeholders (BOD, BACC, SAMA, CEO).• Support AGM Banking Audits to coordinate and liaise with external auditors, SAMA examiners etc. to ensure smooth progress of audits, implementation of professional audit standards and resolving outstanding audit queries.• Support AGM Banking Audits in the development of comprehensive risk-based annual and strategic audit plan (including risk assessment)• Execution/implementation of approved annual audit plan by the end of December each year• Providing AGM Banking Audits an informative, transparent and adding value audit reports• Submitting audit issues status report to AGM Banking Audits once every 2 months (within 3 weeks subsequent to due date)• Upon AGM direction, carrying out all ad-hoc assignments requested by CIA within the expected quality and tolerance period• Maintains knowledge of key current and emerging risks within the Bank and the industry broadly to support an effective internal audit plan to address key company risk areas (e.g. financial reporting risks, internal control risks, commercial operational risks, etc.).• Follow-up/tracking reported issues and carryout validation of action taken on due dates and ensure timely and proper implementation of controls to mitigate risks identified.• Managing audit team and ensure that audit teams are fully oriented to the risk based audit approach and that professional manner and timelines are met and providing regular oversight and support and prioritizing issues based on relevance, significance and impact to the Bank• Update and maintain strategic audit plan for 3 years along with historical progress and coverage for 3 years annually within JanuaryJob Offer:Audit Director Corporate and SME Banking – KSA NationalAn exciting opportunity offering a competitive package for the right candidate to make their next career move.

    Audit Director Corporate and SME Banking – KSA National / Financial Services / RiyadhMinimum Qualifications:• University degree or Master in Business Administration/AccountingProfessional accreditation are preferred such as:• CISA (Certified Information System Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), SOCPA (Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants), CPA (Certified Public Accountants), CA (Certified Accountant), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner). CA (Certified Accountant), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner).Minimum Experience:• 14+ years (at least 8 years internal or external audit experience at a bank or a recognized organization / audit firmJob-Specific Skills:• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills• Excellent presentation and data analysis skills• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written) in Arabic and English• Strong report writing skills• Accuracy and reliability of work• Excellent multi-task experience• Strong team management skills• Strong project management skills

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
    Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Website Manager | An e-Commerce Startup in Dubai

    Employment: Full Time

    We are recruiting this candidate for a role in a new e-commerce company based in Al Mina, Dubai. This e-commerce company will be dealing in office supplies, school supplies, pantry supplies and cleaning supplies. We are launching in a few days and target customers are households and offices in Dubai. The warehouse is in Al Quoz Industrial Area 1.- Prior experience of Managing a Magento Community E-Commerce website- Manage the website (add/delete items and content) and make sure it is functional- Website performance analysis against set metrics and prepare reports- Make full use of website extensions- Input this data “Similar Products & What other users also buying with this product”.- Any website related work and improvements to the website- Strong technical knowledge of hosting, server, extensions, platforms, etc.- Always looking into new extensions and software that can add more muscle to the company- Admin work 1 hour/day- Compensation is AED 3,250/month- Salary can be increased in the future based on company performance.
    Salary:AED 3250 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.Additional benefits: Visa, Health Insurance, Free Membership from CGT ecommerce website. This membership would lead to savings when purchasing cleaning, stationery and pantry items from the company store. Performance based bonus of 1 month salary is applicable if annual sales

    The website manager will be based at the office in Al Mina area from Saturday- Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm.Basic Requirements:- IT/Website/E-commerce Background- Minimum 1 year of prior work experience in a similar role- Arabic Speaking is a plus- Driving License and Car is a plus- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from an accredited college (Attested degree certificate will be required)- English speaking- Knowledge of Word, Excel and comfortable with using technology- Reference letter from previous employer would be a plus- Currently based in UAE- Relevant industry experience (e commerce/fmcg/trading) is a plus- Willing to work under probation for 1 month

    An e-commerce startup in Dubai. More