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    Audit Manager Internal Audit Center of Excellence | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Client DetailsAudit Manager Internal Audit Center of Excellence – 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 Internal Audit Center of Excellence – KSA National• Assist in implementing approved departmental policies, processes, procedures in a controlled and effective manner.• Assist in conduct Internal Quality Assessment to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of IA through regular on-going review of audit files (selective basis) within Internal Audit• Assist in evaluating conformity with regulatory requirements, ARB policies and procedures, the Definition of Internal Audit, IIA Standards and the Code Of Ethics.• Assist in preparing and periodically reviewing the mission, goals and KPIs of the Internal Audit Group to ensure alignment with the overall strategy of the Bank.• Assist in liaising with subsidiaries and overseas branches IA function to ensure adequate risk assessment and QA implementation and monitoring.• Ensures that initiatives are embedded into IA processes, procedures and practices by monitoring of such measures on an on-going basis• Ensure appropriate progress on approved annual audit plan• Ensure robust and timely follow-up of audit issues by respective Internal Audit Heads.• Contribute in developing the quality assurance and improvement program (QA & IP) for the Group and ensure the quality reviews implementations based on the developed guidelines.• Conducts internal quality assessment including on-going and periodic reviews of internal audit activities to ensure alignment with the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program guidelines and checklists• Preparing audit issues status report to CEO and BACC once every 2 month and quarterly respectively.• Prepare any other reports/presentations as and when requested by SAMA, CEO, BACC, BOD, etc.• Prepare monthly departmental reports to capture the progress, performance and quality in order to verify all the processes that has been implemented through the month.• Implements approved departmental policies, processes, procedures and provides instructions to subordinates and monitors their adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled manner.• Manage the QART activities and supervise the quality, reporting and transformation measures across the bank.• Operates under the general direction of the Director of Center of Excellence.Job Offer• Audit Manager Internal Audit Center of Excellence – KSA NationalAn exciting opportunity offering a competitive package for the right candidate to make their next career move.

    Audit Manager Internal Audit Center of Excellence – KSA National• University degree in Business• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or equivalentProfessional accreditation are preferred such as:• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)• CCSA (Certified Control Self-Assessment)Knowledge:• Internal Audit• External AuditMinimum Experience:• 6-12 years of experience in financial services/ Banks focused on internal audit, control frameworks and reportingJob-Specific Skills:• Analytical Ability• Business Acumen• Critical Thinking• Action Orientation

    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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    Business Controller | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Our client is a Multinational FMCG Group that has operations globally. They are looking to hire a Business/Finance Controller for one of their entities based in Dubai, UAE.Client DetailsOur client is a Multinational FMCG Group with international operations. They are recruiting for one of their entities in Dubai.DescriptionThe Business Controller will be responsible for the following:* Prepare and lead the budgeting and forecasting processes* Establish and operate end to end P&L procedure at SKU, sales channel and SKU level* Provide leverage and accountability on overhead costs* Forecast cost and marginal variations to ensure communication and take charge in determining improvement opportunities* Carry out internal and external reporting to coordinate and lead monthly/annual financial procedures* Carry out monthly analysis to discern and provide direction for the management team to focus on areas that require immediate action* Ensure key metrics and KPIs are made visible through dashboards* Strategize and offer solutions to achieve financial objectives* Establish and implement processes and procedures to ensure and maintain precise reporting and analysis* Offer solutions in SAP and the Business Intelligence software (BI system)Job OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary, all-inclusive of basic, housing and transport allowances. Additionally, he/she will receive a bonus, medical insurance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Controller to further progress their career with a leading FMCG group.

    The successful candidate for the role of a Business Controller:* Must have experience in the FMCG* Must have 15+ years of experience in MIS reporting* Ideally has extensive experience with SAP* Well versed with Microsoft PowerPoint in presenting analysis* Experience using Business Intelligence Software* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills* Must be able to multi-task and work under pressure* Strong communication 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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    Fixed Income/Credit Analyst | Venture Search

    Employment: Full Time

    Venture Search is recruiting on behalf of a Dubai headquartered investment manager, which is recruiting for it’s Fixed Income & Credit function.The Fixed Income & Credit Analyst will be responsible for supporting and leading critical elements of the investment evaluation process for the firm’s credit funds, including assessment of new investment opportunities, portfolio management, an exit opportunities. This role will operate as a core member of the fund’s investment team, and actively involved in all areas of Fixed Income investment, together with some exposure to equity investments.Responsibilities & requirements for the role:- Fundamental analysis on individual products and macroeconomic analysis- Excellent financial modelling skills, and ability to apply models to credit analysis- Prepare client and investor committee memorandums and pitch decks for the funds- Undertake macro economic analysis of sovereign credit exposure- Ensuring that all investment compliance regulations are met- Identify and evaluate potential new investments in a wide variety of sectors- Track and manage pipeline of new potential investments- Due diligence and investment documentation for both new and follow-on investments- Manage process of deal documentation, legal review, financial administration, where applicable- Support fundraising efforts or strategic partnership development by producing investor presentations, drafting business plans and strategic plans

    The successful candidate is likely to:- Be an analytical, creative problem solver with strong quantitative background- Have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, strategic corporate development (M&A), venture capital or private equity investing- Be a collaborative thinker who works well in teams and is also an independent, self-starter- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (and preferably a Masters) in Business or Quants- CFA level 2, 3, or charter holder will be beneficial- Proficient Bloomberg user- VBA, Python, or other programming skills would be beneficial

    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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    Assistant Manager – Continuous Audit | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment: Full Time

    • Gather business requirements and determine the most effective and efficient reporting platform• Gathers information from various data sources to analyse information. Data reporting analysts need to assemble the data from primary or secondary sources, which they maintain using organized data systems.• Interprets data use statistical techniques to interpret the results from the data they acquired to use the information to create regular reports.• Identify trends and reviews information to identify and interpret any patterns or useful trends in complex data sets• Design and develop metrics and reports, dashboards and analyses to drive key business decisions• Conduct large-scale data analysis and modelling to derive actionable insights• Work with other various team members on a variety of analyses and opportunities as needed• Perform all other duties as assigned.

    • Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in statistics, information systems, accounting or business,• ACL certified and Tableau certifies is highly preferred.• Professional certification is preferable (i.e. CIA, CRMA, CISA, CFE).• Over than 3 years of experience in data analytics• Audit Command Language• Tableau (Desktop & Server)• Familiar with SAP data and reports.• Strong background in KPI Dashboards development and automation and information systems management• Excellent Oral/Written Communication and Stakeholder management Skills• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills• Self-driven, ability to work in an unstructured environment with minimal supervision• Time Management• Teamwork and co-operation

    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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    Consulting – FS – Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismFinanceManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryA career within Finance Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers and treasurers to optimise the structure of their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. We support our clients by addressing the challenges of achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back office opportunities and support to the business through insight and challenge.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 Director, 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:- Support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary.- Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations.- Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions.- Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.- Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- I promote and encourage others to value difference when working in diverse teams.- Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders.- Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    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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    Business Audit | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment: Full Time

    • Ensures successful completion of assigned audit engagements.• Prepare process mapping, conduct risk assessment and develop audit program.• Perform audit fieldwork, prepare audit reports and conduct discussion with the process owners as per the recommended IIA standards.• Document Audit working paper and other records both electronic or hardcopies gathered during the course of audit against laid down criteria and standard audit procedures.• Conduct audit follow up as per audit calendar.• Communicates assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results.• Performs any other special assignments.

    • Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, IT.• Professional certification is preferable (i.e. CIA, CRMA, CISA, CFE).• Microsoft Excel• Familiar with SAP data and reports.• Strong background in KPI Dashboards development and automation and information systems management• Excellent Oral/Written Communication and Stakeholder management Skills• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills• Self-driven, ability to work in an unstructured environment with minimal supervision• Time Management• Teamwork and co-operation

    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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    Consulting – FS – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismFinanceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Finance Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers and treasurers to optimise the structure of their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. We support our clients by addressing the challenges of achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back office opportunities and support to the business through insight and challenge.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.

    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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    CFO | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Reporting into the CEO, the CFO will be responsible for heading up the full finance department across FP&A, reporting, accounting, treasury and internal audit. The successful applicant will be responsible for making key strategic business decisions, lead negotiations with clients and suppliers and directly manage the Finance Directors and Controllers.Client DetailsA successful automotive business holding 5 business units.DescriptionThe CFO will be responsible for:* Develop finance organisational strategies* Monitor financial position of the organisation* Re-structure and develop the finance department where required* Hold key relationships with banks, suppliers and customers* Line management of the FDs and FCs* ERP system implementations and upgrades* Design and implement policies and procedures within finance where required* Identify new investment opportunities and ventures* Reports company financial performanceJob OfferA highly attractive salary and benefits package

    * Must come from a dealership automotive background as a CFO and Senior Finance Director* Must hold a professional accounting qualification

    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