Accounting & Audit

Employment: Full Time

1. Responsible for the full finance function in Saudi Arabia, consisting of:a. Financial and statutory accounting (IFRS and US GAAP)b. Financial planning and analysis (budget, forecasts, variance analysis)c. Tax (Zakat, VAT, withholding tax)d. Treasury.2. Responsible for internal controls and compliance with SOX.3. Prepare and file yearly financial statements, handle regulatory reporting.4. Manage the cooperation and communication with internal and external auditors.5. Manage relationship with banks and external advisors (tax, transfer pricing).6. Manage and implement finance related projects.7. Provide support to local CEO and regional finance functions on finance issues and their impact on business decisions.8. Cooperate with central finance functions (technical fiduciary accounting)9. Responsible for the payroll process (payroll administration and calculations, GOSI).
Salary:SAR 16,000 to 20,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

• University degree preferably in accounting.• Preferably certified accountant (ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIMA or similar certification).• Minimum 4 years experience in accounting/reporting function, preferably including big four public accounting experience• Intermediate knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards.• Understanding of local statutory and tax filing requirements.• Ability to identify, manage and resolve internal control issues.• Excellent verbal, organisational and communication skills (English and Arabic)• Confident, accurate, self-motivated and resilient.• Discrete, diplomatic, flexible and reliable.• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.• Possess a good customer and business/commercial perspective.

Aon Hewitt is the global leader in human resources consulting and outsourcing solutions. We partner with organizations to solve their most complex benefits, talent, and related financial challenges.
Aon Hewitt delivers the strongest team of professionals in the industry who have access to the widest breadth and depth of expertise and services, in more locations, and for more industry segments than any other human resources firm.
Our singular focus is on our clients: we deliver distinctive value, top-rated customer service, and measurable business impact.
With data backed insights and pragmatic advice, Aon Hewitt has been providing thought leadership in the region since 2002. Aon Hewitt’s regional operations are headquartered out of Dubai, UAE. We work in 11+ countries across the region, successfully partnering with over 500+ clients across public and private sector.
We understand the unique strengths and challenges of human capital in the region, and bring this experience to every client solution. More

Employment: Full Time

Finance and Administration Manager (Saudi National) for a multinational companyResponsible for the full finance function in Saudi Arabia, consisting of:• Financial and statutory accounting (IFRS and US GAAP)• Financial planning and analysis (budget, forecasts, variance analysis)• Tax (Zakat, VAT, withholding tax)• Treasury.• Responsible for internal controls and compliance with SOX.• Prepare and file yearly financial statements, handle regulatory reporting.• Manage the cooperation and communication with internal and external auditors.• Manage relationship with banks and external advisors (tax, transfer pricing).• Manage and implement finance related projects.• Provide support to local CEO and regional finance functions on finance issues and their impact on business decisions.• Cooperate with central finance functions (technical fiduciary accounting)• Responsible for the payroll process (payroll administration and calculations, GOSI).
Salary:SAR 16,000 to 20,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

• University degree preferably in accounting.• Preferably certified accountant (ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIMA or similar certification).• Minimum 4 years experience in accounting/reporting function, preferably including big four public accounting experience• Intermediate knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards.• Understanding of local statutory and tax filing requirements.• Ability to identify, manage and resolve internal control issues.• Excellent verbal, organisational and communication skills (English and Arabic)• Confident, accurate, self-motivated and resilient.• Discrete, diplomatic, flexible and reliable.• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.• Possess a good customer and business/commercial perspective.

Aon Hewitt is the global leader in human resources consulting and outsourcing solutions. We partner with organizations to solve their most complex benefits, talent, and related financial challenges.
Aon Hewitt delivers the strongest team of professionals in the industry who have access to the widest breadth and depth of expertise and services, in more locations, and for more industry segments than any other human resources firm.
Our singular focus is on our clients: we deliver distinctive value, top-rated customer service, and measurable business impact.
With data backed insights and pragmatic advice, Aon Hewitt has been providing thought leadership in the region since 2002. Aon Hewitt’s regional operations are headquartered out of Dubai, UAE. We work in 11+ countries across the region, successfully partnering with over 500+ clients across public and private sector.
We understand the unique strengths and challenges of human capital in the region, and bring this experience to every client solution. More

Employment: Full Time

Our BTA business operates as a team of highly experienced tax professionals who focus on delivering efficient and effective advice to companies in the region. Our goal is to improve quality, manage risk, create efficiency and drive value. Our market leading approach combines standard and efficient processes, highly effective tools and an extensive network of local tax and accounting professionals. Our clients benefit from an integrated, consistent, and flexible quality service to address direct and indirect tax compliance and advisory, statutory accounting and financial reporting, and tax accounting.The opportunityAs part of our regional services team you will assist in looking after service delivery, co-ordination, issue resolution, and contract management of projects where you will be expected to draft tax advisory memos and reports to address client concerns.Your key responsibilities• The focus will be on assisting the team in business advisory related service delivery.• You will prepare tax research memos and tax advisory reports.• Assist with local State tax return preparation and therefore understand tax adjustments and tax provisioning work.• Attend meetings with the local Tax Authority on client related tax matters.• Build strong internal relationships and across other services.• Establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships with clients to help ensure that the services delivered to clients by our offices are of the highest standards and are done on a timely basis.• You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate and drive performance-improvement solutions.• You will support the team in marketing and business development initiatives to grow our BTA client base in the region and help to create positive culture, coach and counsel junior team members to help them develop professionally and personally.Skills and attributes for success• If you are an energetic and motivated professional with strong analytical and problem- solving skills, you will get the experience to develop within the Tax practice and be exposed to major clients and projects throughout the Middle East. Understand concepts of taxation (primarily for inbound activity) and be able to interpret tax law.• You will have some exposure to international tax concepts (and understanding thereof) – Double Tax Treaties, BEP’s/ Transfer Pricing, PE’

To qualify for the role you must have• A degree in a relevant field (Accountancy/ Commerce/ Law)• 2-3 years of relevant big-4 experience with focus and knowledge of tax advisory servicesIdeally, you’ll also have• Excellent analytical, supervisory skills• Tax professional qualification (CTA, ADIT)What we look forWe’re interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We’re not just looking for technical knowledge experience — we’re after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and think in unique and creative new ways. We need individuals that could move into managerial roles in the short term. If you’re a confident individual with an ability to operate individually and/or within a team environment and have the ability to solve complex issues, this role may be for you.What working at EY offersEY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:• Support and coaching• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Build your legacy with us.Apply Now.

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

Employment: Full Time

Charterhouse are presently managing a search, for one of our Abu Dhabi based financial services clients, whom are in the process of looking to identify a Head of Internal Audit.With a functional reporting line to the Audit Committee and a supporting line to the Chief Executive Officer, this role shall take ownership of the department, with a remit to plan, develop and oversee the full spectrum of functions linking to Internal Audit and all related governance and controllership. This role shall also be heavily geared towards the review of policy, to assess the effectiveness, standard of risk mitigation and resource allocation across the group’s Internal Audit platform. This shall entail the review of risk management frameworks and operational processes, to allow for the enhancement of functional methodologies, combined with a development of all planning and reporting policies and procedures. This role shall also partner with External Auditors and regulatory/compliance bodies, to implement industry best practice and compliance monitoring tools whilst also ensuring that all business/commercial nuances are factored-in to the operating plan, team deployment and audit delivery.

The client will look to hire a seasoned finance and audit professional, with up to 10 years of experience, of which the latter exposure should be geared towards the financial services industry sector. The successful candidate will come from a professional Chartered Accountancy background (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) and shall also possess an Internal Audit related qualification (ACII, CIA or CISA). Candidates shall be required to have a demonstrable track record with the UAE and/or regional GCC markets; whereby deliverables of operational excellence and change management can be displayed. This senior role shall require a strong communication and presentation skill set; allowing the candidate to be well-placed to liaise and influence at all levels of staff and management grades. In conjunction, the client has placed a preference and desire to also identify a native Arabic speaking candidate.

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

Employment: Full Time

Market leading growth in our Business Tax Services (BTS) team has created an opportunity for a strong business tax professional, at Manager Level, to join the team. You will be able to own and lead projects, work on business tax field and influence the leadership team to further develop business opportunities. You will have the support of a strong team with proven expertise in this area and the opportunity to progress, learn and accelerate your career. You will work with organizations and individuals to structure transactions and operations in a tax-effective manner. This includes helping clients to mitigate tax risk, comply effectively with tax laws and take into account the prospect of change.The opportunityAs one of our business tax professionals, you will help businesses meet complex demands for tax reporting, compliance, planning, strategy and controversy. By integrating deep technical and industry knowledge with established methodologies, you work with a wide range of businesses and corporates to help them develop and implement effective, practical and sustainable tax strategies.Your key responsibilitiesYou will build and maintain relationships with clients, winning work proactively and contributing to winning new clients. You will be responsible for high level management of the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical / business driven approach taken, over responsibility of quality of client service. You will build networks and relationships internally and externally, manage possible leads from other areas of the practice, help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff, contribute to people initiatives, including retaining and training international tax professionals, manage the team both in terms of strategy and operations and also through managing junior staff development and assignments.Skills and attributes for successIf you have significant experience in Corporate Tax, ability to build strong client relationships, negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and handle challenges, business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work, ability to identify areas of risk, carry out effective reviews and know when to refer upwards, effective time management – ability to remain calm when meeting deadlines and experience of coaching and developing more junior staff, this is the ideal role for you!

To qualify for the role you will haveSignificant experience in Corporate Tax and commercial skills with the interest to develop further. Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to understand client needs and deliver quality outputs. Law degree, specialization TaxIdeally, you’ll also haveProject management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budgetWhat we look forYou’ll proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of developments in Business Tax trends and issues so that you can better advise our clients. In return we’ll provide investment in the right sort of training and offer you the opportunities that will develop and challenge you so that you’re in the best place to develop your career.The types of project you’ll contribute towards may include:Expansion into new marketsOrganisational structure rationalisationBusiness model redesignManaging the risk arising from global law changesWhat working at EY offersWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues aroundOpportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerDeveloped system of performance management and career development that enables you to have the freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youOpportunity to work in international and collaborative environmentAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Join us in building a better working world.Apply now.

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

Employment: Full Time

Market leading growth in our Business Tax Services (BTS) team has created an opportunity for a strong business tax professional, at Senior Manager Level, to join the team. You will be able to own and lead projects, work on business tax field and influence the leadership team to further develop business opportunities. You will have the support of a strong team with proven expertise in this area and the opportunity to progress, learn and accelerate your career. You will work with organizations and individuals to structure transactions and operations in a tax-effective manner. This includes helping clients to mitigate tax risk, comply effectively with tax laws and take into account the prospect of change.The opportunityAs one of our business tax professionals, you will help businesses meet complex demands for tax reporting, compliance, planning, strategy and controversy. By integrating deep technical and industry knowledge with established methodologies, you work with a wide range of businesses and corporates to help them develop and implement effective, practical and sustainable tax strategies.Your key responsibilities• You will build and maintain relationships with clients, winning work proactively and contributing to winning new clients.• You will be responsible for high level management of the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical / business driven approach taken, over responsibility of quality of client service.• You will build networks and relationships internally and externally, manage possible leads from other areas of the practice, help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff, contribute to people initiatives, including retaining and training international tax professionals, manage the team both in terms of strategy and operations and also through managing junior staff development and assignments.Skills and attributes for successIf you have significant experience in Corporate Tax, ability to build strong client relationships, negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and handle challenges, business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work, ability to identify areas of risk, carry out effective reviews and know when to refer upwards, effective time management – ability to remain calm when meeting deadlines and experience of coaching and developing more junior staff, this is the ideal role for you!

To qualify for the role you will have• Significant experience in Corporate Tax and commercial skills with the interest to develop further• Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to understand client needs and deliver quality outputs• Law degree, specialization TaxIdeally, you’ll also have• Project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budgetWhat we look forYou’ll proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of developments in Business Tax trends and issues so that you can better advise our clients. In return we’ll provide investment in the right sort of training and offer you the opportunities that will develop and challenge you so that you’re in the best place to develop your career.The types of project you’ll contribute towards may include:• Expansion into new markets• Organisational structure rationalisation• Business model redesign• Managing the risk arising from global law changesWhat working at EY offers• We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based onyour performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career• Developed system of performance management and career development that enables youto have the freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you• Opportunity to work in international and collaborative environmentAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Join us in building a better working world.Apply now.

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

Employment: Full Time

As the world continues to be impacted by globalization, demographics, technology, innovation and regulation, organizations are under pressure to adapt quickly and build agile people cultures that respond to these disruptive forces. EY People Advisory Services believes a better working world is helping our clients harness their People Agenda – the right people, with the right capabilities, in the right place, for the right cost, doing the right things.We work globally and collaborate to bring you professional teams to address complex issues relating to organization transformation, end-to-end employee lifecycles, effective talent deployment and mobility, gaining value from evolving and virtual workforces, and the changing role of HR in support of business strategy. Our EY professionals ask better questions and work with clients to create holistic, innovative answers that deliver quality results.The better the question. The better the answer. The better the world works.The opportunityTo manage change effectively, businesses must establish people and organizational strategies that allow them to respond flexibly to market forces. As a people and organizational change advisor, you will work with clients in delivering their HR and workforce transformation and organisational agendas and providing change management support with large scale Business Transformation. We require people who can build our service offerings, understand client needs, grow our internal capability and connect effectively across our global PAS and wider EY service lines to maximize our global knowledge and experience in supporting our client’s people-related business challenges.Your key responsibilitiesYou will be responsible for directing, designing and implementing major change and people transformation programs across MENA related to large-scale business/ IT transformations. You will also develop people and change management strategies and business cases with measurable objectives.In this role, you will work in diverse project teams, together with colleagues from different service lines to address client’s most complex issues and deliver full cycle large business transformation projects.In addition to the above, you are going to proactively manage senior client stakeholders, including delivering difficult messages and managing performance issues, up to Senior Management & create value for the client by demonstrating thought leadership, bringing new insights and delivering service excellence. You will also manage and develop teams of consultants to deliver projects and pursuits inline with project plan and budget.In this key role, you will also demonstrate the ability to identify new business and develop existing engagements and contribute to client pursuit efforts by preparing proposals and delivering presentations to potential clients.

Skills and attributes for successYou can succeed in this role if you are professional, quickly establishing personal credibility and demonstrating expertise as well as having a strong personal impact and resilience & the ability to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders to gain support for major changes and key decisions.Taking a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement as well as being able to analyse complex problems and deliver insightful, practical and sustainable solutions is a skill you are expected to have for this role.Furthermore, being skilled in facilitating and encouraging collaboration amongst team members, motivating teams to maximise performance while demonstrating confidence and effectiveness in recognising and managing potential issues during client assignments will contribute to your success for this opportunity.To qualify for the role you must haveA Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business Administration and Background); Masters preferredAbout 10-15 years’ work experience with proven track record of delivering large complex business transformation/ change management/ culture change projectsSpecifically, as a Senior Manager/ Director, you should be a subject matter expert in one or more of the following- HR Transformation, organization design, talent management, performance management, rewards, people aspects of change management whether this be operational transformation, cultural change or technology driven changeStrong interpersonal and communication skills (Both Arabic and English written and verbal communication preferred)A proven track record of proactively managing client stakeholders, including providing constructive challenge, influencing decisions, providing robust advice, delivering difficult messages and managing performance issues, at your commensurate levelIdeally, you’ll also haveWork experience within a professional services firm, global consultancy firm and/or large private and/or public sector organisationsSector specialisation: strong insight into Government and Public Sector, Energy, Technology & Communications, Financial Services is desirable.Direct experience working within a large, complex, multinational organisation is desirableWhat we look forWe’re interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We’re not just looking for technical knowledge experience — we’re after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, and think in unique and creative news ways.We are working with some of the biggest names across MENA and therefore we are looking for individuals who can demonstrate real impact within various areas of PAS for our clients; people who can build our service offerings, understand client needs, grow our internal capability and connect effectively across our MENA and Global PAS to maximise our global knowledge and experience in supporting clients to achieve their transformation objectives.If you’re a confident leader/ aspiring leader with a curious mind and the ability to solve complex issues, this role will interest you.What working at EY offersEY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues aroundOpportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerThe freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Build your legacy with us.Apply now

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

Employment: Full Time

As the world continues to be impacted by globalization, demographics, technology, innovation and regulation, organizations are under pressure to adapt quickly and build agile people cultures that respond to these disruptive forces. EY People Advisory Services believes a better working world is helping our clients harness their People Agenda – the right people, with the right capabilities, in the right place, for the right cost, doing the right things.We work globally and collaborate to bring you professional teams to address complex issues relating to organization transformation, end-to-end employee lifecycles, effective talent deployment and mobility, gaining value from evolving and virtual workforces, and the changing role of HR in support of business strategy. Our EY professionals ask better questions and work with clients to create holistic, innovative answers that deliver quality results.The better the question. The better the answer. The better the world works.The opportunityTo manage change effectively, businesses must establish people and organizational strategies that allow them to respond flexibly to market forces. As a people and organizational change advisor, you will work with clients in delivering their HR and workforce transformation and organisational agendas and providing change management support with large scale Business Transformation. We require people who can build our service offerings, understand client needs, grow our internal capability and connect effectively across our global PAS and wider EY service lines to maximize our global knowledge and experience in supporting our client’s people-related business challenges.Your key responsibilitiesYou will be responsible for directing, designing and implementing major change and people transformation programs across MENA related to large-scale business/ IT transformations. You will also develop people and change management strategies and business cases with measurable objectives.In this role, you will work in diverse project teams, together with colleagues from different service lines to address client’s most complex issues and deliver full cycle large business transformation projects.In addition to the above, you are going to proactively manage senior client stakeholders, including delivering difficult messages and managing performance issues, up to Senior Management & create value for the client by demonstrating thought leadership, bringing new insights and delivering service excellenceIn this key role, you will also demonstrate the ability to identify new business and develop existing engagements and contribute to client pursuit efforts by preparing proposals and delivering presentations to potential clients and lead teams of consultants to execute engagements

Skills and attributes for successYou can succeed in this role if you are professional, quickly establishing personal credibility and demonstrating expertise as well as having a strong personal impact and resilience & the ability to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders to gain support for major changes and key decisions.Taking a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement as well as being able to analyse complex problems and deliver insightful, practical and sustainable solutions is a skill you are expected to have for this role.Furthermore, being skilled in facilitating and encouraging collaboration amongst team members, motivating teams to maximise performance while demonstrating confidence and effectiveness in recognising and managing potential issues during client assignments will contribute to your success for this opportunity.To qualify for the role you must haveA Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business Administration or HR); Masters preferredAbout 5-10 years’ work experience with proven track record of delivering large complex business/ HR transformation/ change management/ culture change projectsSpecifically as a Manager, you should be a subject matter expert in one or more of the following- HR Transformation, organization design, talent management, performance management, rewards, people aspects of change whether this be operational transformation, cultural change or technology driven changeStrong interpersonal and communication skills (Both Arabic and English written and verbal communication is a must)A proven track record of proactively managing teams and client stakeholders, including providing constructive challenge, influencing decisions, providing robust advice, delivering difficult messages and managing performance issues, at your commensurate levelIdeally, you’ll also haveWork experience within a professional services firm, global consultancy firm and/or large private and/or public sector organisationsSector specialisation: strong insight into Government and Public Sector, Power & Utility, Technology & Communications, Financial Services is desirable.Direct experience working within a large, complex, multinational organisation is desirableWhat we look forWe’re interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We’re not just looking for technical knowledge experience — we’re after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, and think in unique and creative news ways.We are working with some of the biggest names across MENA and therefore we are looking for individuals who can demonstrate real impact within various areas of PAS for our clients; people who can build our service offerings, understand client needs, grow our internal capability and connect effectively across our MENA and Global PAS to maximise our global knowledge and experience in supporting clients to achieve their transformation objectives.If you’re a confident leader/ aspiring leader with a curious mind and the ability to solve complex issues, this role will interest you.What working at EY offersEY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues aroundOpportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerThe freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Build your legacy with us.Apply now

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