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    Finance Manager | Qatar Building Company (QBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    URGENT HIRING!!!Immediate Requirement for “Finance Manager” in Qatar.- Arab National preferred.If interested send your CV online.

    – Proven experience as Finance Manager with Contracting/Construction companies.- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Finance /CPA/CMA/ACCA or Related.- Excellent communications skills- Must have 10-12 Years of GCC Experience- Must be spoken knowledge in both Arabic and English- Must have a valid Qatari ID with NOC- Ready to join ASAP.

    Headquartered in Doha since 1971, Qatar Building Company (QBC) is comprised of three divisions:

    Civil Engineering
    Materials production
    Construction equipment

    We maintain “Grade A” classification in each contracting category of the Qatar Central Tenders Committee (CTC).

    We are the contractor of choice for infrastructure projects of any size and complexity. QBC Production delivers the best asphalt, steel, ready-mix and precast concrete, adhering to the toughest international standards. QBC Trading provides heavy equipment, spare parts and after-sales service from the most trusted brands around the world.

    With over 45 offices, workshops, plants, factories and showrooms strategically located across Qatar, QBC provides the most reliable support and on-time delivery. We are committed to delivering each project, product, and service with excellence and care for the community. More

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    Junior Accountant / Collection Executive | Aon Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • The job holder is responsible for performing functions related to various collection initiatives. Responsible for regular follow ups and collection of payments against Insurance Premiums. The responsibility also includes extraction of the data from the system and data entry of the collections in the designated collection trackers. • Execute timely payment reminders to the customers and ensuring follow ups and necessary actions for all the revenue streams. • Meeting customers when required to inform them about collection initiatives and advise them on various offers, if applicable, on timely or advance payments. • Respond to customer financial queries (outstanding payments, statement of accounts, technical queries and others). • Coordinating with other company departments including Invoicing, Account Management and executives and providing required necessary details. • Resolve customer queries through emails, phone calls and meetings with the customers. • Reviewing application of receipts against respective statement of accounts to ensure accuracy and timeliness of data. • Monitor and perform the collections from the bank and maintain proper updated tracker sheet. • Track collections daily, entering collections in tracker to provide support for the management reports and analysis.

    • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree (B. Com) or equivalent B. Sc degree in Finance, Accounting.• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English – written and spoken. • Very effective interpersonal & communication skills • Good Excel skills • Fair knowledge of accounts receivable, sales and collection functions. • Good organizational skills • Time-management and organization skills.

    We exist to shape decisions for the better—to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Our colleagues provide our clients in over 120 countries with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business. More

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    Business Analyst | CG Resourcing

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Required to join an engineering consultancy in Kuwait. The successful candidate will join the CEO’s office, specifically tracking operational performance, report-writing, strategic project management and logistical support. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding organisation and form part of the strategic team involved in growth and operation.Applicants should meet the following criteriaA degree in Business, Management, Economics, Accounting, FinanceExperience of business planning and tracking key business performance metrics.Experience in forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis combined with understanding of key performance indicators.Will have spent time working for one of the top 5 accounting firms.Fluent in Arabic

    Applicants should meet the following criteriaA degree in Business, Management, Economics, Accounting, FinanceExperience of business planning and tracking key business performance metrics.Experience in forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis combined with understanding of key performance indicators.Will have spent time working for one of the top 5 accounting firms.Fluent in Arabic

    CG Resourcing are a boutique recruitment company specialising in supplying mainly white collar professionals to the construction and engineering industry throughout the world. Our main center of operations are the Middle East and Africa regions although we also have experience of recruiting for Australasia, Russia, Western and Eastern Europe and throughout Asia. All CG Resourcing staff have over 15 years of experience of recruiting for the construction and engineering markets both in the UK and throughout the World so are true experts in their field!

    We aim to work with our clients on a one to one basis so we can develop a unique understanding of their exact requirements, offering them a truly bespoke recruitment service that address’s all of their requirements. Our service can be tailor made to cater for mass recruitment, campaigns, one off executive placements or multiple placements on large construction projects.

    We are able to source candidates of any level and from any part of the world and are now the trusted recruitment partners of many industry leading construction organisations!

    Specialisms:

    Construction – build and civils
    Rail and metro.
    Architecture
    Bridges and building structures
    Highways and infrastructure
    Project Management.
    Health and Safety
    Planning and Project Controls
    Quantity Surveying, Contract Administration.
    MEP
    Environmental and Geotechnical
    Water
    Facilities Management
    Human resources, finance and support services, Administration More

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    Executive 2 – Transaction Diligence | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Transactions Diligence Senior, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Transaction Diligence network of specialists who deliver high quality advice through each phase of the transaction process. Our core work is due diligence, assessing a target company’s finances and business projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities and potential mitigations, and reporting on these to our clients, their banks, investors and other parties. The opportunity You will be working in teams with experienced due diligence professionals, where you will learn and develop the skills you need to perform due diligence in a range of situations and sectors. When working on projects you will almost always be working as part of a wider cross service line team. As you progress your career with EY, you will have the opportunity to work on more complex transactions, increasingly lead teams, begin to build relationships with our clients and other members of the corporate finance community and take on broader roles within our business. Your key responsibilities – As a Senior within the Transaction Diligence team, you’ll participate in due diligence engagements related to transactions involving private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers. – You’ll analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale by reviewing accounting records and participating in interviews with management. – You’ll work effectively as a team member by demonstrating your commitment to quality, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress.

    Skills and attributes for success – Individuals with strong analytical skills will flourish in this environment as you will regularly assist in researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring and prepare analyses of financial information to assess trends and fluctuations. – Good communication skills will also be a key attribute for success within this role as you will be required to assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and develop and maintain productive working relationships with clients. To qualify for the role you must have – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, finance and/or related major – Minimum of 3 years of Transactions experience, preferably with previous due diligence exposure – Knowledge of IFRS – Able to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions – Strong analytical, presentation and report writing skills – Excellent command of spoken and written English Ideally, you’ll also have – Client facing experience from a professional services or similar background – Proficiency in Arabic 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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    Assurance – External Audit Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement 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.

    Requirements:- Professional qualification- Audit experience in multi Industry.- Proficiency in Arabic is a plus.- Experience in big four 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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    Senior Associate – External Audit | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement 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- Proficiency in arabic is a plus.- Experience in big four 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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    Head of Accounting and General Ledger | Panda Retail Company

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Responsibility of this role is to• Ensure the deadline of monthly reporting with accuracy to top management and to the Savola Group. • Monitor the progress of the external auditor and provide the appropriate justification on the significant transactions to external auditor in accordance of International Accounting Standard and Panda internal accounting policy/SOP. • Monitor and review the general ledger of all the companies within the Panda Group to ensure that accuracy and completeness of the record. • Ensure that all the sub-unit are following the policy and SOP as approved by Board of Director. • Monitor and review to ensure that Panda is compiled by International accounting framework. • Overall accountability for managing Zakat and Tax risk within the organization and ensuring risks are being managed and / or mitigated as per the Panda risk strategy • Mitigates all compliance risks by ensuring all actions are followed up in a timely manner and closed with approval from relevant stakeholders • Monitor the regular reporting mechanisms to communicate the status of compliance with VAT legislation • Monitor and establish the appropriate control on accounting and reporting of Account Receivable of overall company which includes mainly tenant receivables and credit sale. • Monitor E-commerce Sales / Online Sales and Receivable from start to end, starting with Customer Creation till Receivable collection.Functional Accountabilities: General Ledger and Reporting: • Monitor the month end period closing activity and ensures that all the financial numbers are reports to top management and Savola on agreed timeline with accuracy and completeness. • Review the Annual consolidated, standalone, and Quarterly financial statement of the Panda Retail Companies and its subsidiaries and ensures that all the relevant requirements of the International Accounting Standard with respect of accounting treatment and disclosures are fulfilled. • Monitors and reviews the books of Savola Owned Company such as Al Matoun International and submit the financial statement of the Company to Savola Finance Team. • Monitors the progress of external audit and provide the appropriate justification of the accounting treatment to resolve the external audit concern. • In case external audit raise the observation, understand the observation of the external auditor and make the appropriate action plan to resolve the observation and present to the Head of Finance/ CFO. • Monitor and ensures that all the requirements of Savola Finance team are fulfill on time. • Monitor the IFRS implementation project and propose the road map of the implementation with the estimated impact on the company. • Support Internal audit team and provide them all the required detail/ information which they need for the review of the internal control of the finance department. • Make a follow up mechanism of all the external and internal audit observations. • Monitor and review the Chart of Account of the Companies and ensure that SOP is followed in case of and amendment in Chart of Account. • Review detail schedule of each account of the GL with the support of GL and Statutory manager and raise the concern to relevant manager if any deficiency of accounting treatment is noted. • Review the monthly reported result of Panda Egypt and raise the quires to Finance Egypt team on the accounting matters. • Monitor in detail the finance cost center activities and proposes the adjustment in error is noted.• Review the Related parties register and ensures that all the related parties keep balances and transactions detail are reported to Savola Finance Team on monthly basis. • Review the Article 71 report and ensure that all the legal report is been fulfill and take the declaration of their shareholding from each board members and submits to the external auditor for their review. • Support Financial Controller in preparation of special request to be submitted to Board of Director/CEO. • Review capital adequacy requirement of each company on monthly basis and in case of breach of capital requirement inform to management with appropriate action plan. • Review service level agreement among subsidiaries and with the group. • Support Financial Controller in implementation of Oracle and submit all the information related to GL and reporting to Oracle Team.Review every purchase request (PR) which is raise on finance cost center and give the approval as per delegation of authority. Zakat and VAT: • Monitor and ensures that returns are file ahead of time and avoid any delay fines.• Monitor the GAZT audit on either zakat, withholding tax and VAT on timely manner and provide them appropriate responses. • Review the monthly Withholding Tax and VAT return • Reviewing the analysis of all non-resident suppliers for services only to check which service is costing the most WHT expenses • Responsible to answer all the queries from authority in timely manners • Monitor the issue log on any issue regarding with Zakat and Tax and ensures that appropriate action plans are developed by the zakat manger. • Ensures that all the appropriate controls are developed to meet the requirement of the GZAT. Account Receivables: • Monitor and reviews the Sub-Lease Rental Income/ Receivable are being recognized as per the tentent agreement. • Monitor and review Sallati Cards B2B & B2C business and ensure that proper “Controls” are in place and proper procedures are being followed in charging the Cards to rule out any risk of duplicate/fake charging. • Review all the required reconciliation with sub-ledger to GL. • Managing and controlling E-Comm / Online Credit Sales/ Receivable. • Participate in meetings with E-Comm/ Project Team with third party to discuss and agree on the business terms related to AR. • Review the agreements from financial aspect and raise any concerns. • Review and ensures all the periodic reconciliation with the customers are performed. • Monitor the collection against the receivables and raised the matter of delay in recovery to the higher management

    Education • ACCA/CA/ICAEW/Master’s in Accounting and Finance or equivalent professional qualification.Experience, Skills & Competencies • Minimum 5 years of experience in similar capacity or have 7 years’ experience of working in big four audit firm. • Understanding and in-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS). • Ability to research and interpret the accounting standards and local regulations. • Strong intellectual capabilities and analytical skills to solve complex accounting problems. • Leadership and time management skills especially in achieving stiff deadlines. • Effective interpersonal skills to develop and conserve successful relations with external auditor and Savola Finance team. • Sound communication skills both written and verbal.

    Panda was founded in 1978 as one of the most important organizations in the retail sector in Saudi Arabia. In 1994, Panda merged with Azizia Company then in late 1998 Azizia Panda United was acquired by Savola Group, one of the largest diversified conglomerates in MENA region, Azizia Panda United became the retail sector of Savola and started its journey to become the leading food retailer in the region. In 2008,

    This acquisition has aided Panda in its growth and expansion by having the largest market share in the Saudi retail sector.

    The first new format of Hypermarket was opened in Riyadh city in 2004. In 2006, Panda moved forward with its regional expansion by opening its first store in Dubai. In 2008, more numbers of stores were operating under the name of Panda when Savola Group acquired “Giant” supermarkets in Saudi Arabia and merged them with Panda. One year later in 2009, Panda has landed another great success by acquiring all Geant stores in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

    In 2014 the company name was changed from Azizia Panda United to the Panda Retail Company. And another big step in the expansion plan was achieved when Panda opened it hypermarket in Egypt in the year of 2015. These big steps have raised Panda share in the retail sector from 7% to more than 8%. Today Panda is the largest food retailer in the Middle East owns more than 400 branch of panda Super, Panda Hyper and Pandati in Saudi Arabia & Egypt making it the largest retail company that offering its services to more than 400 million visitors annually. More

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    Risk Internal Audit Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – Risk – Internal Audit -AssociateLine of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation.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 an 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:- Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.- Share and collaborate effectively with others.- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.- Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in the materials produce.- Build and maintain an internal and external network.- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.- 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