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    Tech Majlis Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryOur Firm Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has more than 6,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. We have an unparalleled range of expert capabilities from Strategy, through Advisory and Consulting to Legal, Tax and Assurance Services, underpinned by the standout digital platform in the region. Our Mission One Firm : Transforming our region. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. In an increasingly complex world, we help intricate systems function, adapt and evolve so they can benefit communities and society – whether they are capital markets, tax systems or the economic systems within which business and society exist. We help our clients to make informed decisions and operate effectively within them. Our Values Creating value through diversity. Be yourself. Be different. At PwC, we respect and value differences. We know that when people from different backgrounds and with different points of view work together, we create the most value – for our clients, our people and society.As part of our commitment to individuality we are pleased to hear from candidates from diverse backgrounds, with a mixture of skills, capabilities and experience from the below Job Description.- Customer centric attitude is a must with a constant focus on how to improve the user experience.- Strong and effective written and verbal communication with exemplary documentation skills.- Strong problem-solving aptitude with an ability to manage and resolve conflict with ease.- Experience working in a highly collaborative and cross-functional team environment; knows when to delegate.- Enjoys autonomous work: always ready to tackle the next thing on the to-do list, and will follow up when things don’t get resolved.- Highly organized, with strong attention to detail; can own and manage a project end-to-end with an ability to constantly prioritize.- Proactive about offering feedback and advocating for improvements.- High aptitude for using data to gather insights and make informed decisions.- You’re a leader – someone who inspires, motivates and coaches the team and energizes the company

    The Role – Lead a team of Tech Majlis Experts providing a customer-centric service to all PwC employees.- Drive a culture of change and innovation.- Manage staffing and scheduling for the department, including call rotations, hiring and ensuring ticket coverage.- Develop and implement onboarding, training and ongoing skills growth programs for team members.- Foster a positive, balanced working environment that gets team members excited about their work and mitigates risk of burnout.- Manage ticket QA and escalation processes to ensure effective handling of complex customer problems.- Prioritize and delegate team tasks based on current business objectives.- Create an innovative Technology focused environment where customer satisfaction is primary.- Assist the team in maintaining/resolving all open incidents/tasks within the ticket queue in a timely manner.- Partner with other IT teams on new technology introduction projects to ensure the site is prepared to deploy, educate and support the new solutions.- Ensure all business policies and standards around security and compliance are being met by the Tech Majlis service.- Analyse Tech Majlis performance data and adapt service to better meet business requirements. KPIs to include CSAT, Reviews of teammates conversations based on values (owner, service, empathy), Unassigned tickets.- Establish strong, open working relationships with customers at all levels.- Effectively communicate and share technical information to audiences at all levels of the organization.- Help foster positive customer and team relationships using a friendly and upbeat manner (Zen vibes only).- Helping to improve existing customer experience workflows and processes.Given the business growth and Tech Majlis locations expansion that are planned to be in KSA ( KT, Strategy&, Khobar, and Jeddah ) the team members are getting bigger with more responsibility towards our customers hence this replacement role has been changed from SA to a Manager that requires someone to lead the team along with the business demand and managing the stakeholders.

    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 (Banking) | 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.

    Additional Job DescriptionThe Ideal Candidate should fit the following criteria:- Excellent Interpersonal skills.- Excellent English Language.- Pursuing or attained a license in one of the professional qualifications like: CPA, ACCA, .. etc- Have experience in auditing Banking companies.

    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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    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

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    Snowflake Lead /Architect | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    About the Client: A highly recognized international group handling Information Technology & Services located in UAE & KSA.Job Description: ? Responsible for leading and implementing very large-scale data intelligence solutions around Snowflake Data Warehouse? Expertise in Snowflake advanced concepts like setting up resource monitors, RBAC controls, data sharing, cross platform database replication, failover, virtual warehouse sizing, query performance tuning, zero copy clone, time travel, and understand how to use these features? Experience in Teradata- Snowflake migration or other database migrations and ETL experience.? Experience with AWS or Azure, data storage and management technologies such as blob, S3, google cloud storage, etc.? Translate requirements for BI and Reporting to Database design and reporting design? Expertise in Snowflake – Data modelling techniques like dimensional modelling/3NF/ DataValult? Must be able to build an ELT solution using Snowflake/SnowSQL and implementing stored procedures and standard DWH+ETL concepts

    Position Title: Snowflake Lead /ArchitectEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 25K AED, all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAEQualifications:? Male, 50 years old and below? At least 8 years’ experience in the same role; must have at least 2 years in Snowflake? Minimum 4 years’ experience in RDBMS like Teradata/Oracle /SQL Server/PostgreSQL? Minimum 4 years’ experience in ETL Tools like Informatica/Teland/ADF/Matillion/Any other ETL tools? Should have any other ETL tools; 1 year of experience in other cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/AZURE)? Immediately available candidates will be prioritize

    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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    Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV Technical Consultant | Adecco

    Employment:

    Contract

    Technical design, development and testing of core Dynamics 365 Business Central AppsWork with internal stakeholders to understand the technical requirements and scope out modifications and custom developmentConvert functional requirements to technical specifications and design documentsEnsure development best practices are adhered to by other team membersConduct Code Reviews and mentor other team membersGood to have: Functional Knowledge.

    Experience in Dynamics 365 Business Central.Should be having experience in 2 full life cycle Implementation of Projects using Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV.Experience in Technical Design, Development and testing.Good communication skills.

    The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We proudly make a difference in the working lives of 3.5 million people every year. Our culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, and we are united by our passion for making a difference in the world of work. We work with over 100,000 organizations in 60 countries, enabling their success. We have 35,000 people working with us across more than 60 countries and territories.

    Adecco has been rapidly growing in the Middle East since 2008, developing a substantial footprint throughout the region. We work across 250 different clients, Adecco has more than 62 full time employees, working in 4 offices, servicing all countries across the GCC region. We offer Temporary Staffing, Permanent Placement, Executive Search, Assessments, Visa And Payroll, Outsourcing, PRO Solutions customised as per client requirements. Adecco Middle East Head Office is based in Dubai with a branch at Abu Dhabi. More

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    Director Business Consulting – Public Finance Management | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Director -Business Consulting – Public Finance Management | Government and Public ServicesAs market and technology rapidly change and develop, finance functions in the government and public services sector must demonstrate real added value to the government and citizens. As a finance consultant, you’ll use your experience and knowledge in Finance, industry and technology to help deliver greater insight – delivering functional efficiencies as well as transforming the role of finance in our clients’ businesses. You’ll be developing innovative, sustainable ways to improve the management of people, processes and systems, working alongside other finance professionals in high-performing teams. And as you deliver exceptional client service, you’ll have the opportunity to address some of the biggest issues facing client organizations today – supported by structured learning and development. With a network stretching across the world, the projects you work on will cross borders and sectors, providing unrivaled experience. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity We are looking for sharp and intelligent Senior Manager / Director to join our team at the start of an exciting growth curve in the MENA region, and need people with ambition and potential to grow with us. Your key responsibilities As one of our performance improvement consultants, you’ll help the world’s leading organizations to improve their performance in a rapidly changing environment with adequate enablement of finance technologies. You’ll be part of multidisciplinary teams, bringing diverse perspectives to every challenge. You will also take the lead in developing and growing our business and client network, building relationships with our clients’ key stakeholders and contributing to the overall revenue generation efforts of the consulting wide organization. Skills and Attributes for success You should have experience at one or more of the following technical competencies within the Government and Public Services Domain: – Public Finance Management – Budget Transformation (PBB, ZBB, Medium Term Budget Planning, MTFP) – Cost Optimization and Rationalization – Finance Transformation – Utilizing technology to transform finance – Business insights into leading practice in accounting, management reporting and planning process – Good understanding and experience in digital enablers in finance – Communication and presentation skills – Experience in implementing leading finance practices and benchmarking – Finance Performance Management – Project and Program Management – People Management and Leadership skills – Commercial oriented

    To qualify for the role, you must have – 10-12 years of working experience, of which about 5 to 7 years of Consulting Experience in Government and Public Services Finance/Public Finance Management – MENA based experience – Ability to generate business deals and make business proposals – Develop and maintain relationship at c-suite level – Mandatory Arabic language skills – speaking, reading and writing – Any sector knowledge is an advantage Ideally, you’ll also have – A bachelor’s degree qualification – A Master’s Degree and above is preferred – Relevant professional qualification certificates are preferred – Willingness to travel extensively across the region What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. 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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    Senior Associate – FS External Audit | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Associate – FS External Audit – DohaLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob 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 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.

    Requirements:- Professional qualification.- Experience in big four is a must.- Proficiency in arabic is a plus.Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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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    Head of Governance – Saudi National | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior post within Governance Division looking at Governance & Compliance- working for Saudi Vision 2030 & being part of the Kingdoms economic transformation.Client DetailsConfidentialDescriptionConfidentialJob OfferExcellent package/benefits is on offer

    Minimum 10 – 20 years of experience working within Banking or Public Sector.

    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