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    Associate & Senior Auditor / Accountant / Consultant | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Associates & Senior Auditors / Accountants / Consultants, UAE NationalsAt EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.The opportunityEY is looking for Associates and Senior Consultants to join our Assurance practice in the UAE. We have opportunities within our Audit, Financial Accounting Advisory Services and Forensic & Integrity Services teams. Within your role, you will actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships, execute complex assurance procedures, supervise junior engagement team members and help define the strategy. In return, you can expect leading class learning and development, tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You will be given all the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us.Skills and attributes for success- Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment.- Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills.- This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic

    To qualify for the role you must have- Strong academic record, including a degree or professional accounting / finance qualification- At least one year of professional experience in one of the following specialisms – external audit, internal audit, financial accounting, forensic accounting, finance transformation, digital transformation, risk management or financial crime complianceIdeally you’ll also have- Track record with a leading audit or consultancy firmWhat we look forWe are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.What 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 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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    Senior Tax Consultant – Business Tax Advisory (BTA) | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Senior Tax Consultant – Business Tax Advisory (BTA) – Emirati nationalsOur BTA business operates as a team of highly experienced tax professionals who focus on delivering efficient and effective advice to companies in the region. Our goal is to improve quality, manage risk, create efficiency and drive value. Our market leading approach combines standard and efficient processes, highly effective tools and an extensive network of local tax and accounting professionals. Our clients benefit from an integrated, consistent, and flexible quality service to address direct and indirect tax compliance and advisory, statutory accounting and financial reporting, and tax accounting.The opportunityAs part of our regional services team you will assist in looking after service delivery, coordination, issue resolution, and contract management of projects where you will be expected to draft tax advisory memos and reports to address client concerns.Your key responsibilities- The focus will be on assisting the team in business advisory related service delivery.- You will prepare tax research memos and tax advisory reports.- Assist with local State tax return preparation and therefore understand tax adjustments and tax provisioning work.- Attend meetings with the local Tax Authority on client related tax matters.- Build strong internal relationships and across other services.- Establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships with clients to help ensure that the services delivered to clients by our offices are of the highest standards and are done on a timely basis.- You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate and drive performance-improvement solutions.- You will support the team in marketing and business development initiatives to grow our BTA client base in the region and help to create positive culture, coach and counsel junior team members to help them develop professionally and personally.

    Skills and attributes for success- If you are an energetic and motivated professional with strong analytical and problem- solving skills, you will get the experience to develop within the Tax practice and be exposed to major clients and projects throughout the Middle East.- Understand concepts of taxation (primarily for inbound activity) and be able to interpret tax law.- You will have some exposure to international tax concepts (and understanding thereof) – Double Tax Treaties, BEP’s/ Transfer Pricing, PE’sTo qualify for the role you must have- A degree in a relevant field (Accountancy/ Commerce/ Law)- 2-3 years of relevant big-4 experience with focus and knowledge of tax advisory servicesIdeally, you’ll also have- Excellent analytical, supervisory skills- Tax professional qualification (CTA, ADIT)What we look forWe’re interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We’re not just looking for technical knowledge experience – we’re after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and think in unique and creative new ways. We need individuals that could move into managerial roles in the short term. If you’re a confident individual with an ability to operate individually and/or within a team environment and have the ability to solve complex issues, this role may be for you.What working at EY offersEY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:- Support and coaching- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy & transactions and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve 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, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Build your legacy with us.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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    GM LTA – Director – Assurance | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryA career in our Non Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.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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    IFS – Finance – Country Finance Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    IFS – Finance – Country Finance Associate 3 Months Fixed Term – EgyptLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.Financial- The Job Holder will be responsible for executing the E-Filing project, where he shall scan and file the supporting documents of the accounting transactions to be reviewed by the regional tax team in Lebanon.- Prepare standardised reports or summaries, and other documentation required for the function.- Assist the Finance team members as needed.Learning & Growth- Adhere to policies and procedures- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesEducation- College level education.Language- Good command of English.Overall Experience- Fresh graduate.Technical Skills- Good level of accuracy to a high level of detailSoft Skills- Good organisation and office management skills.- Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity needed- Capability to work well in a team- Strong work ethic- Ethical 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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    IFS – Payroll Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll focus on helping the local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.Our Human Resources teams support initiatives and programmes including, customer support, business operations, data and analytics, technology systems, recruitment services and on-boarding, workforce mobility, contingent workforce, and people and programmes support.A Payroll Associate is responsible for processing payroll, remitting payroll taxes and government reporting as well as preparing monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll transactions. You will ensure compliance with government regulations in each country, validate and process all implemented policies and manage the payroll impact.Job Description:The role will include the following duties and responsibilities:- Ensuring all payroll transactions are processed efficiently and accurately- Collecting, calculating, and entering data in order to maintain and update payroll information- Compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, and non-taxable wages and reporting on this- Determining payroll liabilities by calculating employee monthly income, social security taxes, employer’s social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments or invoices through the payroll system- Resolving payroll discrepancies and issues- Maintaining payroll operations by following policies and procedures- Regular filing and archiving of payroll information and legal documentation on a monthly basis – Generate ad-hoc reporting for all the financial and operational reporting as needed- Processing new employee’s contracts and terminations (from a payroll perspective)- Answering general payroll enquiries- Work closely with the Finance Team and Local HC Team- Any additional tasks or responsibilities within day to day payroll operationsTo 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.

    Experience Required- 1 – 2 years of payroll experience within a multinational company- University educated

    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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    Senior Software Engineer (Egyptian National) | Unicom Gulf

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Description• Plan, design and develop technical solutions and alternatives that meet business requirements in adherence with standards, processes, and best practices• Successfully lead projects and complex assignments with broad scope and long-term business implications• Lead day to day system development and maintenance activities of the technical team• Manage resolution for complex issues within functional area of expertise• Ability to work independently and self-directed

    Job RequirementsRequired Qualifications• 3-5 years software programming experience in mainstream programming languages• 3+ year of Node.js, Express, and Socket IO• Ability to delegate work and follow up on junior colleagues when required• Experience in developing cloud-based web services and ability to design for performance, reliability and scalability• Experience working in large-scale production deployments, performance tuning and troubleshooting.• Experience in designing software architecture for high volume applications• Experience in designing, developing and maintaining APIs for web services• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or any related field• Solid foundation in software design and algorithms with strong analytical skills• NoSQL and SQL database experience ex. MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Cassandra• Knowledge of event stores and CQRS architecture.• Experience in Gulp, web pack, NPM, and others.Desired Qualifications• Experience in cloud deployments with AWS/Azure/GCP• Experience in data streaming and creating data pipelines with Kafka/Spark or similar• Open Source contributions• Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical audience• Internet of Things (IoT) interest or experience• Possess a sense of ownership and professional pride• Ability to work in fast paced environment• Ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously• Ability to work well in a distributed/remote team environment• Drive to be a self-starter and promote change when necessary

    “UNICOM” is a leading investment enterprise in the field of information technology and integrated telecommunication solutions, established in 2007 offers a wide range of complete end-to end solutions and services in the domain of Enterprise Mobility Solutions, NFC (Near-Filed-Communications) Solutions, Enterprise Software Solutions, System Integration & ICT Products, Unified Communication, Server & Storage Solutions, Information Security, Network Infrastructure, Backup and Disaster Recovery, Data warehousing, GIS & RFID Solutions, IT Products Supply & Service Management, IT Governance, Business Process Outsourcing, Enterprise Managed Services, HR Services, IT Distribution, IT Training and Media Solutions
    Unicom excel in BOT (Build, Operate and Transfer), Revenue-Sharing, and Public Private Partnership (PPP) Modules, we help our clients to plan, build, support and manage their infrastructure and solutions with the increasing pressure to reduce overheads, this allows our clients to focus on their own core business strategy, with peace of mind that their objectives will be met. Our goal is to always add value for our clients
    Unicom’s operations are spread across Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, China, USA and UAE with over 300+ employees following Global best practices and standard in delivering products and services to its customers. Unicom has the vision to be one of the most respected IT services companies’ globally. More

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    Legal Counsel – 1-3 PQE | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    A diversified investment and private equity company is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide general support to the wider Legal & Compliance team on matters and projects that are handled by the team.Client DetailsMajor investment group with products in private equity, infrastructure, credit management and real estateDescription* Review of standard legal documents, such as NDAs, software agreements, memorandum of understanding, proposals, general terms and conditions, lease agreements for the offices.* Review of share purchase agreements, client program documentation, as well as review of MENA acquisition documents* Assisting on the review of Private Placement Memoranda, Executive Summaries, Investor Reports* Assisting on corporate governance matters, including general corporate housekeeping.* Assisting in the review and update of all policies and procedures, and terms of reference for the Board and its committeesJob OfferLive in the culturally diverse city of Manama and form part of a truly global financial hub. Earn a tax free salary and enjoy a low cost of living

    Candidates who apply should meet all of the below criteria:* LLB completed in UK, Aus, NZ, Ireland* 1-3 years post qualifying experience in a corporate commercial role* Trained and qualified with an international law firm* Arabic speaker is essential

    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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    MIS & Data Analyst | Modern Freight Company (MFC)

    Employment: Full Time

    Responsible for:• Gathering feedback from end users about Systems• Provide advice, training, and support to users• Identifying system requirements• Liaising with users to track tasks that can be automated• Create process flow of IT systems• Stay up to date with current technologies and technical developments

    Essential Requirements• Knowledge of Database and system troubleshooting• Strong knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Power BI, MS SQL Server• Expert in Microsoft Excel• Good working knowledge of business process tools like Microsoft Visio• Understanding of business practices• Ability to think logically• Problem solving skills• Attention to detail• Ability to prioritize workloadEducation:• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in computer science/ Information Management.Experience:• Minimum 03 years work experience in the above-mentioned areas.

    Established in 1977, Modern Freight Company L.L.C. (MFC) is, today, a diversified transport company, with offices and agents strategically located around the world.
    With a managerial base in the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone, United Arab Emirates, MFC is organised on a functional basis. As an ISO 9001:2000 accredited company, utilisation of set procedures enables MFC to carry out its business efficiently. More