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      Consulting, Transport & Logistics Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

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      Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTransportation and LogisticsSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryRegionally, the Transport & Logistics sector is playing a pivotal role in both shaping and enabling ongoing national transformation programs through enhancing national infrastructure, intra and interconnectivity, service and safety levels and attraction of foreign direct investments. We work with leading public and private sector institutions on agenda setting topics. We have supported many leading institutions in their transformation journeys and are driven by delivering tangible impact. Our approach balances in depth analysis and industry best practices with local imperatives to deliver fit for purpose solutions.We have a proven track record and deep expertise to provide consulting services across all modes including Road & Traffic, Rail & Metro, Aviation & Airports, Maritime & Ports and Postal & Logistics. Our broad range of offerings can help meet your needs across Strategy Development, Operating Model Transformation, Digitisation, Operational Efficiency, Privatisation and many others.As a member of PwC’s Transport & Logistics practice you will not only have the opportunity to work closely with the best and brightest consultants across the industry. Responsibilities: – Lead and deliver consulting assignments – develop content, project plans, distribute work to team members and oversee day-to-day delivery. – Review work produced by the team to ensure highest quality levels output is aligned with the scope of work, delivered on time and within budget to the expectations of the client. – Perform hypothesis driven thinking, guide the team’s analyses and push their thinking to draw meaningful insights – Ensure credibility of analytical approaches, methodologies and conclusions. – Engage client counterpart(s) to align with them on the work plans and interim and final recommendations. – Ensure smooth handover of project deliverables and results and effectively closes on consulting assignments with the client Clients, Business Development, and Industry Leadership. – Build strong, trusted advisor relationships with your clients beyond the immediate consulting assignment and identify and contribute to follow-on work. – Proactively lead the drafting of proposals and marketing efforts and participate in proposal pitches with a focus on converting pipeline into secured mandates- Maintain an emerging network of contacts and relationships inside and outside the firm’s network. – Develop and maintain intellectual capital and publish thought leadership on relevant topics to enhance our brand.  Provide guidance and coaching to team members as needed and ensure a professional and productive team environment. – Mentor – formally or informally – other members in your team/ business unit in order to foster a high performance team environment. – Actively shape own development priorities Internal Management. – Collaborate across Business Units and Lines of Services to support the delivery of differentiated propositions to the market. – Manage internal requirements for quality, compliance, policies, procedures and systems and related.

      Requirements: – 15+ years of professional work experience out of which at least 10 are in consulting with a leading global consulting firm with the remainder in transport or related industry.  Work experience in public authority or governmental entities will also be considered.  – Deep understanding of national and public transport sector with strong understanding of the latest plans and policies across governments and regulatory authorities. – Experience in Ports operations is a plus. – Proven track record in leading and successfully delivering on cross industry consulting assignments to tier-1 clients.  – Key areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, strategy development, strategic transformations, capability led transformations, strategy implementation, corporate governance, operating models, other. – Strong acumen for problem solving and using first principle thinking to frame issues. – Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, validate, structure and analyse all types of data (such as Financial, Operational, Market). – Output focused and resilient with the ability to rally resources and maintain momentum within a fast paced and high energy team. – Able to work independently and effectively within a team. – Strong communication skills with the ability to operate in a multi-stakeholder environment. – Ability and willingness for frequent travel within the GCC and Middle East. – Education: ideally an MBA from a reputable university or equivalent with high academic achievement. – Language Skills: Fluency in written and spoken English a must, Arabic is a plus.

      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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      Consulting Transport & Logistics – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

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      Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTransportation and LogisticsSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryAs a member of PwC’s Transport & Logistics practice you will not only have the opportunity to work closely with the best and brightest consultants across the industry, but also collaborate with deep functional experts from our People & Organisation, Technology, and Digital Services practices. In addition, you will seamlessly work with our M&A advisers, Assurance, and Tax lines of services to offer optimal, holistic solutions to your clients. Only PwC is able to bring true, end to end solutions from Strategy through to execution to our clients, and as part of the largest global consulting firms, you will have access to our capabilities in the US, Europe and Asia.Responsibilities: – Lead and deliver consulting assignments – develop content, project plans, distribute work to team members and oversee day-to-day delivery. – Review work produced by the team to ensure highest quality levels output is aligned with the scope of work, delivered on time and within budget to the expectations of the client. – Perform hypothesis driven thinking, guide the team’s analyses and push their thinking to draw meaningful insights – Ensure credibility of analytical approaches, methodologies and conclusions. – Engage client counterpart(s) to align with them on the work plans and interim and final recommendations. – Ensure smooth handover of project deliverables and results and effectively closes on consulting assignments with the client Clients, Business Development, and Industry Leadership. – Build strong, trusted advisor relationships with your clients beyond the immediate consulting assignment and identify and contribute to follow-on work. –  Proactively lead the drafting of proposals and marketing efforts and participate in proposal pitches with a focus on converting pipeline into secured mandates . – Maintain an emerging network of contacts and relationships inside and outside the firm’s network. – Stay up to date on market and industry latest trends and developments. – Develop and maintain intellectual capital and publish thought leadership on relevant topics to enhance our brand.  Provide guidance and coaching to team members as needed and ensure a professional and productive team environment. – Mentor – formally or informally – other members in your team/ business unit in order to foster a high performance team environment. – Actively shape own development priorities Internal Management. – Collaborate across Business Units and Lines of Services to support the delivery of differentiated propositions to the market. – Manage internal requirements for quality, compliance, policies, procedures and systems and related.  

      Requirements: – 8-15 years of professional work experience out of which at least 4-6 are in consulting with a leading global consulting firm with the remainder in transport or related industry.  – Work experience in public authority or governmental entities will also be considered.  – Deep understanding of national and public transport sector priorities across the GCC  with strong understanding of the latest plans and policies across governments and regulatory authorities – Experience in Ports operations is a plus. – Proven track record in leading and successfully delivering on cross industry consulting assignments to tier-1 clients..  – Key areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, strategy development, strategic transformations, capability led transformations, strategy implementation, corporate governance, operating models, other. – Strong acumen for problem solving and using first principle thinking to frame issues. – Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, validate, structure and analyse all types of data (such as Financial, Operational, Market). – Output focused and resilient with the ability to rally resources and maintain momentum within a fast paced and high energy team. – Able to work independently and effectively within a team. – Strong communication skills with the ability to operate in a multi-stakeholder environment. – Ability and willingness for frequent travel within the GCC and Middle East. – Education: ideally an MBA from a reputable university or equivalent with high academic achievement. – Language Skills: Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is a must

      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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      Finance Manager – Deals – MERC Deals | PricewaterhouseCoopers

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      Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismDealsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummarySummary of role and reporting line- The right kind of candidate will offer strategic support and handle operations for practice financials and account management in liaison with the Business Unit’s Partners, Directors and the Business Unit Finance Analyst(s). The candidate must be comfortable working with numerous internal support departments on projects relating to our people, marketing & knowledge management. – The successful candidate will report predominantly to the Finance Lead and Business Unit Chief Operating Officer who form the Business Unit’s leadership team, and the Partners & Directors within their business unit.- You will also report to the Advisory Finance team leader, providing updates which will go directly to the Middle East Deals Leadership Team.- Your Local Finance Lead will provide guidance regarding compliance with relevant territory policies and procedures.- Activities and responsibilities within the role in accordance with the PwC Professional Framework categories Whole leadership- Actively share knowledge within one’s own team and across Business Units and promote best practices in respect of the firm’s business systems and processes. – Provide training, coaching and support to other team members as needed.Global acumen- Liaising with the regional and global teams where relevant to improve individual working relations and understand the processes that are undertaken as part of an international team’s involvement from start to finish.Business acumenWorking alongside the Business Unit Leader as the Operations Coordinator and provide data, information, reports and particularly KPIs relating to the Business Unit. Support the Business Unit Leadership as required in addressing business opportunities and development. Through observation and understanding of the operation of the Business Unit, contribute improvement and development ideas and proposals as appropriate. Support BU growth by the organisation of various internal and external business unit activities as agreed with the Business Unit Leadership. Specifically plan and prepare quarterly business review meetings, practice meetings, and monthly team meetings to include logistics, agenda creation, meeting support, and report creation.Ensure that all compliance requirements for new engagements and contracts are met fully and exceptions reported.Relationships- Work closely with peers and team members at all levels, sharing knowledge and providing support where needed.Technical capabilities- On a monthly basis, analyse and report (vs budget) project revenue across territories for each partner and for the Business Unit. – Maintain billing, provisions and adjustments as necessary and to contract/policy. – Maintain a dialogue with the Finance team in order to reconcile and verify reported data. – Maintain accurate records of backlog, reconcile and report to Finance monthly. Reconcile the backlog against actual data after each rollover. – Enter own time and expenses in accordance with firm’s policy and monitor Business Unit staff/partner performance reporting any issues to the relevant partners particularly drawing attention to backlogs and potential consequences. Decisions made by job holder on own account Whole leadership- Deal proactively with incoming calls and correspondence providing correct responses and solutions. – Prepare and format documents according to the firm’s standards using the correct branding. – Manage documentation in an orderly and systematic way so that related documents and communications can be easily retrieved in future. Business acumen- Set up new opportunities, engagements and contracts and maintain existing ones using the firms iPower CRM (no longer Client Stream) and finance systems. – Obtain new job codes and ensure correct use throughout the life of engagements. – New jobs are to be scheduled in Retain and resourcing issues reported/resolved. Update status as needed.Relationships Technical capabilities – Monitor and review net investment with the partner(s) across the portfolio monthly, taking action as directed. – Ensure that all compliance requirements for new engagements and contracts are met fully and exceptions reported.

      Skills, attributes, experience and education Essential skills & attributes: – Has the competencies to perform the Finance role effectively – Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills – Affinity to work with quantitative data, good analytics – Organisational talent: Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment. – Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise – Service-orientated attitude, proactive thinker, networker, information seeker, team player – Excellent time management, communication and organisational skills – Extensive knowledge of relevant computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office), Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes – Willingness and interest to frequently interact with and reach out to Partners, Principals and the team and to engage in limited travel for team meetings, training, etc. – Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones Desirable skills / experience: – 4-5 years relevant experience – Background in finance or accounting preferred – Experience in Finance preferred – Understanding of the Firm’s marketing and business development and the Firm’s Service Offerings Education – Masters / Bachelors (Finance)

      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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      Senior Manager, Financial Accounting Advisory Services | Ernst & Young

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      In Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges 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 Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) support organizations through a diverse range of services that include accounting and reporting, finance function transformation, transaction accounting, treasury, corporate governance, fixed assets, performance improvement and other services that help organizations navigate evolving business needs, demands for greater transparency and changing regulatory requirements. We’re looking for ambitious people to help drive and support this change while learning about the intricacies of dealing with diverse clients in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Your key responsibilities – As a Senior Manager you’ll be responsible for participating and /or managing FAAS engagements, while collaborating with the partner, senior manager and client to determine a FAAS strategy that appropriately addresses risk and manages client expectations relating to deliverables. – To this end you’ll ensure that the FAAS engagement team understands the client’s needs and expectations and that the work product is client-focused, clear, accurate and well-presented; ensure work is delivered timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements and monitor the FAAS engagement team’s performance against the budget, and alter if necessary. – In addition, identifying and communicating relevant trends, developments and key performance drivers relevant to the client will be essential as well consulting with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues and participating in sales of new FAAS work. Skills and attributes for success – Proactivity, 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 – At least 7 years of experience working with a consulting firm, in an accounting advisory domain – Demonstrated work experience on IFRS conversions, Risk advisory, Internal Audit and technical accounting portfolios – CPA/CA/ACCA certification – Strong technical skills and recognized cautious risk management ability – Deep understanding of the client’s industry and marketplace – Strong management skills to lead teams, delegate appropriately, mentor, review performance and counsel employees – Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies – Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary Ideally, you’ll also have – Proficiency in the Arabic language – Experience in the Middle East & North Africa region 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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      Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction Manager | Ernst & Young

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      The opportunity EY has an established industry leading Transaction Real Estate Advisory Practice. We are looking for an aspirational Real Estate investment professional with corporate finance or strategy background and a focus on Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction (RHC), to join our team at Manager level. Your key responsibilities As a Manager within the TREAS team, you are likely to spend your day working on strategic or operational issues, working with management on parts of the acquisition process and regularly undertake valuations for strategic priorities, with a focus on real estate and hospitality. You will be a key point of contact for the clients, and will also have a vital role in coaching and developing junior members of the team. Your mandate will be to ensure quality deliverables through the supervision of analysts and consultants and managing a portfolio of business.

      Skills and attributes for success We support clients with their evolving business strategy throughout the real estate lifecycle with the following services: – Valuation – including purchase price allocation of real property or portfolios for purposes of financial or tax reporting – Transaction due diligence (buy-side and sell-side/carve-out) – including lender diligence, real estate M&A diligence, real estate asset diligence, transaction closing proration – Operational diligence and performance reviews for hotels, malls and leisure/entertainment assets – Development and Strategic Advisory – feasibility studies, highest-and-best use analysis, concept ideation/development, destination strategy, tourism product development (leisure and entertainment), growth/expansion/entry strategies – Capital markets – including capital strategy for property and real estate entities, raising equity capital or debt To qualify for the role you must have – As a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate (preferred), Economics, Finance, Business or Architecture and at least 6 years of related work experience. – Familiarity with RHC terminology – Experience in commercial real estate, hospitality or tourism with focus on acquisition, due diligence, real estate valuation, loan underwriting, asset management, finance, or market research. – High business acumen and strategic mind set – Flexibility to travel within the region (approximately 25% to 50%) – Advanced Excel and financial modelling expertise. Argus experience strongly desired Ideally, you’ll also have – Previous real estate experience in professional services/Big 4 or similar consulting firm – A Master’s degree in a relevant field or MBA – CFA/CAIA/RICS qualification – Fluency in Arabic language (although not mandatory) What we look for We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for real estate and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our client’s goals. 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 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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      Application Developer – Java Full Stack (BlockChain) | IBM Middle East

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      Introduction As an IBM Full stack Developer, you will have to make sure that the company software components are expertly designed, developed, tested, debugged, verified, and ready for integration.Your Role and Responsibilities – Design & implement complex solutions composed of multiple software packages (Full-stack) based on Solution Architecture. – Support business development teams to conceptualize and develop relevant use cases, proof-of-concepts (POC). – Work cooperatively with teams to accomplish project work in an efficient and quality manner. – Interact with clients to define/develop innovative solutions to key business problems. – Ability to understand complex solution designs and communicate technical architecture. – Collect and analyze performance matrices, and identify performance issues, bottlenecks for full-stack technologies. – Design & implement enterprise/public/private solutions that run on different Blockchain platforms (e.g. HyperLedger, Ethereum, Quorum). – Test and deploy full-stack solutions through all phases of a development life cycle. – Ensure solutions adhere to accepted customer design.

      Required Technical and Professional Expertise – 3 to 6 years of Technical and Professional Expertise- Excellent Proficiency in some of the following programming languages (such as Java, Javascript, Golang, Node JS) – Experienced with Docker and Kubernetes. – Experienced with Git and DevOps. – Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum, continuous integration, automated testing, code reviews) – Familiar working on Blockchain technologies, Distributed Ledger, Peer-to-Peer network – Familiar with Hyperledger Frameworks – Familiar with design patterns, OOP , Microservices and MVC. – Familiar with KAFKA – Familiar with Integration Design Patterns. – Familiar with building single page application with any of Angular2+, ReactJS, Vue. – Familiarity/experience with cloud technology. – Familiarity with R3 Corda, Ethereum, Quorum

      For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

      Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

      Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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      Risk & Quality Manager – Deals, MERC Deals | PricewaterhouseCoopers

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      Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismDealsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryAbout Deals Risk & Quality (“R&Q”) Deals R&Q plays a key role as an enabler in supporting Middle East Deals (“Deals”) to achieve its strategy. The Deals business comprises Infrastructure and Government, Business Recovery Services, Corporate Finance, Forensics Services and Transaction Services. The Deals R&Q team’s primary purpose is to provide trusted advisor risk and quality advice to the Deals business in order to help client-facing teams effectively manage and mitigate legal, regulatory and reputational risk.The increasing use of alternative delivery methods and more innovative commercial models have added complexity and increased contractual and delivery risk. Furthermore, our clients’ expectations about what we are responsible for often exceed our contractual responsibilities, which needs careful management. The Deals engagement teams need close guidance and support from trusted advisers in R&Q to manage these risks while protecting our reputation and brand.We support Deals project teams throughout the entire engagement lifecycle from bidding through contracting and on into delivery, taking a partnership approach to work alongside and collaborate with partners and teams. We have been upskilling and growing our team and are now looking for an experienced business professional to help us continue to support the Deals business.About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced professional at the level of Manager who is solutions-focused, skilled at building relationships, enjoys being at the heart of change and wants to be part of a relevant, cohesive, vibrant team.  Role Responsibilities:- Acting as the first point of contact for queries from Deals engagement teams, providing timely and solution-focused pragmatic advice. – Negotiating with clients on contracting challenges, with support from the Office of the General Counsel and senior stakeholders in the business. – Participating in internal governance forums for  high value and higher risk engagements to support teams to manage contracting and delivery risks – Participating in special projects to deliver the continuous change that is needed to improve the quality outcomes and profitability of Deals.  – Participating in delivering training to staff across Deals. – Building trusted relationships across Deals and other support teams, and acting as a dedicated business advisor to the Deals business. The role will provide the successful candidate with: – The opportunity to work closely with the Deals Teams across the business. – An opportunity to get involved with some high profile, complex and innovative engagements in the region. – The opportunity to work in a fast paced, mentally stimulating, dynamic environment where no two days are the same. – An opportunity to develop a deep understanding of technical matters relating to  R&Q. – Join a cohesive, vibrant and high performing team. – A stable working location.

      Key Skills and Characteristics required Overall characteristics:- Interest in understanding the types of risks Deals faces – reputationally, financially, permissibility of services – and how these are mitigated or managed by the firm. – Be a self-starter who is proactive and flexible and has a positive attitude – Ability to provide pragmatic advice, whilst protecting the firm by understanding the importance of the firm’s ‘red lines’. – Be able to work both independently and as a team, with good project management skills, able to prioritise and manage multiple projects at a time while working to agreed deadlines. – Be creative and willing to think of new and innovative approaches to our work. Experience:It would be desirable for you to have: – Experience of working in a Deals/ advisory client facing role – Experience of working in risk management in a Big 4 environment or relevant Big 4 experience in Deals, Advisory or Audit services Communication:- The individual must be proficient in English and preferably an Arabic speaker – Be a clear, effective and self confident communicator who can adapt their style for different audiences and across multiple channels. – Have an ability to influence and communicate clearly and with self-confidence to all levels of partners and staff, including at the most senior levels.

      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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      Senior Manager – Global Compliance and Reporting | Ernst & Young

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      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