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Employment: Full Time

The CompanyA large holding business based in Bahrain with investment across the GCC region within the industrial sector are looking to expand their internal audit department.The JobHead of Internal Audit (IAH) is responsible for the strategic direction, leadership and overall management of the IA function within the Group. IAH provides the Board Audit and Risk Committee (BARC) with assurance as to the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control system at the company and its subsidiaries, by identifying significant risk exposures and control weaknesses.IAH also has a proactive role in enterprise risk management and business process improvements at the company, through involvement in special projects and other ad-hoc reviews directed by the Board/ its approved representative body or requested by senior management.Key Responsibilities* Draft, develop and update the internal audit charter in line with internal auditing standards.* Prepare a comprehensive risk-assessment of the Group’s business units and other auditable areas, gathering inputs from the IA team and the company stakeholders. Risk assessment results will be the basis for preparing the IA Strategy and prioritizing audit engagements for the year. The audit plan is to be developed within the dept. or by the outsourced IA service provider.* The risk-based internal audit plan detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities to cover all the key activities of the company, identify audit priorities and resource required for the year. Updates to the IA strategy shall be documented in the annual audit plan. IA strategy to be submitted to the Board of Directors/ or it’s approved representative body for approval.* Maintains coordinative and consultative relations with other departments of Operations Affairs and Commercial & Marketing Affairs for smooth operation, quality issues, safety, availability of units and sales matters.* Prepare IA department budget and resource plan, periodically monitoring actual cost vs. budgeted figures.* Plan and manage audit engagements, define the scope, objectives and timelines. Audits to be completed based on agreed timeline.* Ensure that audit programs, reflect key risks and clear understanding of business operations, departmental/ process goals and objectives* Manage and perform audits as per Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and guidelines, review the work of audit staff assigned to the audit engagement, and ensure that deliverables are completed on time and within the budget.* Prepare presentations to report audit results to the Board of Directors.* Ensure that a proper system is in place for the maintenance of internal audit working papers, IA memos, administrative records and other internal communications as per records management and IIA working paper standards.* Prepare a quarterly progress report of internal audit activities to the company Board of Directors for their information and review. Progress report may include the following: planned audits, investigations, risk advisory work and any other ad-hoc reviews requested by the company Management.* Meet with the Board of Directors or BARC or its authorized representative body, on a quarterly basis to present audit results, or schedule special meetings to raise significant issues, which require the Board’s immediate attention* Ensure final reports are issued with all recommendations agreed and accepted by the audited individual/group. Differing viewpoints if any are to be reflected in a balanced manner.* Manage the IA head count, recruiting and deploying resources as required, to ensure the department budget is balanced and the right mix of skills and strengths are being leveraged as effectively as possible.* Provide guidance and motivation to junior staff and share knowledge with team members, through coaching/ counselling.* Prepare the development / training plan for IA Department. The training plan to ensure addressing the performance gaps and professional development needs of each IA team member.

* Professional accounting qualification (CA/ ACCA/ CPA) and / or professional auditing qualification such as (CIA/ CISA).* At least 12 years of work experience in audit in a senior management role, preferably in heavy industrial company.* Preference for GCC nationalSalary & Benefits* 4000 Bahraini Dinar* Annual Flights* Private medical insurance* Annual Bonus

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Employment: Full Time

During your tenure as a Manager in Business Tax, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:• Provides subject matter expertise in current tax legislation, proposed/pending legislation, their implications, and understands interaction across the Global Tax and Legal function, specifically with their area of expertise• Applies recent developments and changes relating to relevant tax practices, rules and regulations to the client’s business• Acts as a trusted independent advisor by providing objective, practical and relevant ideas, insights, and advice• Assesses risks and identifies market opportunities in client projects based on knowledge of global and local quality control processes and risk procedures• Recommends new and innovative approaches to analyze data and solves problems to help draw meaningful conclusions• Makes decisions with confidence based on analysis of available information to drive business success• Stays current on emerging technologies, standards, and applications in order to address current/potential business opportunities and client issues• Assists in developing new and/ or enhancing existing methodologies and approaches• Identifies and leads global client pursuits (domestic and across multiple countries and jurisdictions)• Identifies and applies the tax knowledge of other tax regimes to optimize the tax efficiency for multinational companies• Provides high-level strategic reviews and quickly assesses risks and issues with proposed solutions.• Identifies and resolves risk issues arising from corporate reorganizations through appropriate use of specialists and clear client communications• Identifies tax accounting technical issues under IFRS/US GAAP• Interprets variations of tax accounting positions which may be taken in relation to transactions and local accounting specialists• Provides leadership of process, resource management, review and sign off of provisions from a tax perspective and takes lead role in the sale and delivery of global engagements• Works as primary liaison between the client and tax authorities and works with specialty service lines to resolve complex tax disputes

• 5 to 7 years of general tax experience, preferably with at least five years focused on international, regional and national taxation. Experience with a Big 4 firm, law firm, or large corporate tax department of a multinational company is required.• In-depth, first-hand experience of a wide range of industries• Extensive consulting and compliance experience.• Experience with inbound and outbound international tax is preferred.• Excellent research skills and strong written and verbal communications skills.• In-depth knowledge of tax and business laws and regulations.• Excellent project management and presentation skills required.• Prior supervisory experience required.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other business related field.• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English)

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Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.
Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.
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Employment: Full Time

As an Finance Administrative Associate, you’ll be a key member of our Business Support Services (BSS) team. The ASA program supports a wide range of service lines (Assurance, Consulting, Tax and Strategy and Transaction Services), making this a great place to gain exposure to new skills and progress your career.The opportunityYou will work directly with high-level client-serving professionals (partners/principals, executive directors, senior managers and managers) to drive project management and engagement coordination for EY’s key account client-serving teams. You will drive efficiencies for the account teams and reduce time to provide services to clients, with a focus on maintaining the applicable professional standards.Your key responsibilitiesYou’ll likely balance your time between both project management and analytics. We’ll also look to you to audit and manage budgets and expenses, along with compliance and due diligence.Skills and attributes for success•Managestakeholder expectations, project plans and communications, and providestatus updates as needed to continuously advance service delivery•Gain astrong knowledge of the service line and the engagement, EY’s structure,key personnel and EY’s policies/procedures•Act as theknowledge manager for the engagement team, managing internal databasesand/or portals designed to facilitate global team communications andcoordination of go-to-market strategy•Takecomplete ownership of engagement economics (e.g., hours/budgets/estimatesto complete, fees, billings, Work in Process spreadsheets), proactivelycollaborating with relevant team members to resolve any issues that arise•Collaboratewith the account team, business development and resource management teamsto achieve team goals•Coordinaterisk management processes, such as engagement letters, client continuance,independence, family tree, preapproval and other regulatory requirements

To qualify for the role you must have•Strong data analytics and Excel skills (e.g.pivot tables)•Excellent oral and written communicationskills•Excellent listening, influencing,interpersonal and presentation skills•The ability to address all relevantinformation/data and develop practical approaches to answering problems•A creative and curious approach to tacklingcomplex challenges, leveraging internal tools and resources to achievefavorable results•A results-oriented approach to driveimprovements in engagement economics (financial systems, relationshipmanagement tools, revenue pipeline, sales cycle reports, risk assessments)•A proven ability to work independently withminimum supervision, and collaboratively with virtual teams•An ability to effectively manage concurrentprojects and prioritize multiple tasks, including multi-locationcoordination•The capability to meet tight deadlines,performing fine-quality work and diligent follow-up•The ability to summarize and concludeactivities, applying appropriate documentation standards and lessonslearned•The capacity to protect confidential andproprietary informationIdeally, you’ll also have•A background in a direct client service role•A bachelor’s degreeWhat we look forWe’re most interested in people with big ideas who aren’t afraid to voice them. You’ll need a proactive approach to work and the curiosity to seek out new challenges without being pushed. If you’re ready to make a real contribution to our goal of building a better working world, this role is for you.What working at EY offers•We offer a competitive compensation package•Ownership for your area, in a culture that encourages people to speak up and challenge the status quo•Career support from some of the most engaging colleagues in the business•The ability to take on different responsibilities and learn new skills•The freedom to provide excellence in a way that’s suited to youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy , transaction and consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.

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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