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    Manager / Senior Manager, Cost Optimization & Budgeting | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Manager / Senior Manager, Cost Optimization & Budgeting , FAAS In Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the wider CFO agenda including accounting and financial reporting challenges and others facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity We are looking for a Manager / Senior Manager to support and manage the delivery of cost optimization and rationalization, budgeting and procurement reviews for large clients based across MENA. This role will be based out of our Jordan center of excellence and will require you to support MENA-wide engagements. Your key responsibilities As a Manager or Senior Manager, you will focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep Finance and Accounting industry expertise. You will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive Government Sector consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. Our FAAS practice currently focuses on several core sectors including Government, Health Industries, Consumer and Industrial Products & Services.

    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 – A bachelors degree in a related field – Experience in Cycle process and forecasting the budgeting models and related reporting – Experience with at least two comprehensive cost accounting / optimization / reduction / rationalization projects at large companies. This must include review of all type of expenses – Experience with reviewing companies’ budgets and the budgeting process, including experience – Experience with developing and reviewing cost allocation frameworks – Experience in public sector planning applications (Hyperion performance management application, SAP Business planning and consolidation application) – Flexibility to travel within KSA for supporting client engagements Ideally, you’ll also have – Proficiency in Arabic & English language – Relevant sector experience and exposure to working with one of the Big 4 – Professional qualification, such as ACCA, CMA, CPA What we look for We 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 We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world 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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    Insights Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Clients & MarketsManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Insights and Visualisation practice, within Analytics, will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations uncover enterprise insights and drive business results using smarter data analytics. We focus on a collection of organisational technology capabilities, including business intelligence, data management, and data assurance that help our clients drive innovation, growth, and change within their organisations in order to keep up with the changing nature of customers and technology. You’ll make impactful decisions by mixing mind and machine to leverage data, understand and navigate risk, and help our clients gain a competitive edge.Our team helps organisations develop strategic business insights through advanced visualisation tools to conduct complex analysis of data to derive patterns, trends, and outliers in an insightful way.This position will require the candidate to perform the following: – Performing Query language based data analysis and visualization, including the review, modification, and creation of business analytical dashboards for PwC Middle East.- Reporting and working closely with the PwC Middle East Clients & Marketing team in performing daily tasks and participating with them in new/existing internal business intelligence related projects.- Support Middle East PwC teams for business insights interpretation, and guide users to follow the correct adoption of using these data insights tools.- Liaising with different teams such as IT, Data Stewards, integration, HR teams etc who are managing other tools used across PwC Middle East in order to assist in smooth business analysis consolidating different data sources.- Support the internal digital transformation projects with knowledge of Google G-Suite and Javascript.

    Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree or above- Strong knowledge of SQL.- Familiar with data digitalisation tools, such as Tableau / Power BI.- Familiar with Javascript / Python. – Be comfortable with updating the standard codes of the actual work environment.- Comprehensive understanding of data analysis and data visualisation basics. Be able to interpret the business insights from data with data visualisation tools and easy-understanding words. Familiarity with ML & NLP is a plus.- Experience with digital marketing, accounting, and financial analysis is highly preferred.- Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously- Demonstrable professional and proactive approach. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.- Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. – Fluent in both written and spoken English.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    FS External Audit – Manager – Doha | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career 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.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 Manager, 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:- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.- Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    – Professional qualification- Audit experience in banking and insurance.- proficiency in arabic is a plus.- Experience in big four is a mustTravel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    ETIC, Talent Acquisition – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryAbout the rolePwC is opening a new Technology & Innovation Center in Cairo that will deliver high quality technology solutions to consulting Clients across the globe. The Centre will provide a broad suite of skills and services to our clients, ranging from Packaged Applications such as SAP & Oracle, to Cloud services utilising AWS, Azure and Google, as well as expanding our existing Managed Services capabilities.  The center is looking to expand rapidly and we are looking for enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for technology and client delivery to help shape and form this new venture.  We are looking for an ambitious and self-driven Recruitment Senior Manager to join our team! As a Recruitment Senior Manager, you will be responsible for finding, recruiting, hiring and retaining talented candidates. You’ll be in charge of planning, developing and implementing a new and productive Recruitment strategy for our company.Responsibilities:- Develop a sustainable talent acquisition and hiring plans and strategies- Design, plan and execute employer branding activities- Encourage employees to be brand ambassadors- Plan employee referral programs- Use HRIS, Recruitment Marketing tools- Source and find candidates qualified for open positions- perform analysis of hiring needs and provide employee hiring forecast- Design, plan and execute selection processes (conduct interviews and screening calls, administer psychological tests etc.)- Reviews employment applications and background check reports- Find bottlenecks in the recruiting process- Perform candidate and employee satisfaction evaluations and workshops- Plan procedures for improving the candidate experience- Suggest measures for improving employee retention- Lead, oversee and supervise members of the recruiting team- Use sourcing methods for hard-to-fill roles- Attend career and college fairs, and similar events- Determine HR and recruiting KPIs- Create and present KPI reports

    Requirements: – 12-14 years of experience as Recruitment Manager or similar HR role- In-depth knowledge of full-cycle recruiting and employer branding techniques- Familiarity with a variety of different selection methods  (interviews, assignments, psychological test etc.)- Hands on experience with posting jobs on social media and job boards- Experience with HRIS, ATS, Sourcing and Recruitment Marketing tools- Ability to motivate employees- A sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills- Team player- Good time-management skills- Great interpersonal and communication skills- MA in human resources, business administration or similar relevant field- Strong knowledge of Human Resources law.- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines;- Language Skills: Fluent in English and Arabic. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    ETIC, Human Capital Business Leader – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryAbout the rolePwC is opening a new Technology & Innovation Center in Cairo that will deliver high quality technology solutions to consulting Clients across the globe. The Centre will provide a broad suite of skills and services to our clients, ranging from Packaged Applications such as SAP & Oracle, to Cloud services utilising AWS, Azure and Google, as well as expanding our existing Managed Services capabilities.  The center is looking to expand rapidly and we are looking for enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for technology and client delivery to help shape and form this new venture.  A career in 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. In this role, you will work with leadership teams to set and execute the people strategy for the ETIC Line of Service; Interface with internal operations and HC teams to ensure the HC strategy is relevant for the business, and programs/processes are executed with efficiency and effectiveness. Most importantly  own the design through delivery of any LoS-specific HC programs We are seeking an experienced and results-driven HR business partner to align our HR initiatives and functions with business objectives and business needsTo 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. 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 Manager, you will 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:- Meeting key stakeholders to discuss people challenges- Providing guidance on people practices such as talent mapping, career coaching, succession planning and performance coaching to name a few..- Bringing people expertise and developing solutions to help the business area to deliver the IFS strategy- Influencing and building relationships with stakeholders across IFS- Acting as a point of people expertise for specialist teams that are implementing new people approaches- Questioning and challenging others to get to the root of people and business issues- Coaching and providing feedback to key stakeholders to help improve business efficiencies- Conducts regular meetings with respective leaders.- Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.- Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.- Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.- Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).- Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.- Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation..- Provides guidance and input on workforce planning and succession planning.- Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.- Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.The ideal candidate for this role should have a good understanding of business functions, good communication skills, good interpersonal skills,strategic thinking, and good organizational skills. The noteworthy HR business partner should improve HR initiatives, enhance staff morale, enhance relations between staff and employers, contribute to attaining business goals, promote good HR practices, and attract talented recruits.

    Requirements, Skills, Abilities – Contribute technical knowledge in HC areas including recruitment, performance management, talent management, operations, compensation and benefits, and employee relations- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Engagement Manager – SOC | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Engagement Manager – SOCEmployment Type: Full TimeSalary: up to 40K SAR all-inclusive depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Riyadh, KSAAbout the Client: A highly recognized international group handling Information Technology & Services located in UAE & KSA.Job Description: • Foster positive relationships with our customers as their primary point of contact• Help clients implement services and plan projects effectively• Ensure that contract terms and conditions are metTechnical:• Should have at 5-7 years’ experience in handling cybersecurity projects and especially SOC wherein SOC will be added advantage • Should have exposure to PCI DSS and ISO 27001 regulation and standard exposure • Should have experience on security process ,procedure ,framework and work instruction • Should have handle at least 4-5 security transition projectStakeholder Management:• Should have worked under or for CXO level stakeholder for at least 2-3 years • Should have handled severe escalation and ability to communicate and handle the situation • Should have some experience in Banking environment Commercial:• Should have handled commercial aspects of security project

    Qualifications:• Open to Arabic nationals • Male, 50 years old and below• Minimum 13 years’ experience in IT including security and stakeholder management• Certifications in CISSP,CISA ,CEH, SANS is an added advantage

    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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    Accounting Assistant | XFX Force

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Reconcile invoices and identify discrepanciesMaintain expense reportsProcess reimbursement formsPrepare bank depositsEnter financial transactions Maintain digital and physical financial recordsPrepare invoices to customers and external partners, as neededParticipate in quarterly and annual audit

    Work experience as an Accounting Assistant or Accounting ClerkKnowledge of basic bookkeeping proceduresExperience with MS Excel and accounting software (e.g. Tally )Organization skills Degree in Accounting field

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    Regional Tax Accountant | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are currently managing a search for one of our leading financial services client’s whom are in the process of looking to recruit an Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Tax for their MENA business units. At a regional level, this AVP shall take ownership for the compilation and preparation of all Value Added Tax (VAT) accounts whilst managing the submittal and filing processes with the required regulator. In conjunction, this role shall also focus towards any Corporate Income Tax (CIT) that may apply across the jurisdictions, managed-out of the Dubai hub. Away from the monthly reporting aspects of the role, the AVP shall also be required to manage an advisory undertaking; that in turn manages any internal support, documentation and administrative aspects of the tax returns and payments. Finally and as part of an ongoing project, this role will also be involved in the upgrade and development of both tax reporting procedures, policies and the systems-based filing.

    The client will look recruit a professionally trained candidate; which in this case will be a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CPA) and/or a qualified Association of Tax Technicians (ATT). In conjunction, the applicants shall be required to demonstrate 3 to 4 years of experience within an in-house or consultancy-based tax position, with a strong and tailored focus toward primarily VAT accounting and reporting. Furthermore, the successful candidate shall be required to manage any audit and regulatory aspects, whilst also presenting a capability to communicate at all level across the regional operation, to ensure strong controls, compliance and tax efficiencies. As a final criterion, the client will also look towards applicants whom have exposure to the banking and/or financial services sector. This is a critical aspect to ensure that the successful candidate can bring a baseline knowledge of financial products & services and any aligned taxation nuances and intricacies.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More