Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting

Employment:

Full Time

The Digital Strategy & Performance unit is responsible for strategy formulation, analysis, and evaluation of business opportunities, planning and evaluating execution, ensuring value creation in line with the companies vision and the group’s agenda.Client DetailsLeading bank in the region.Description* The role comprises working on specific projects or assignments to address gaps and opportunities, perform rigorous financial, business case, statistical and other quantitative analyses.* The responsibilities also include analyzing research results and manage portions of projects.* Participate in team management meetings and activities, including whitepapers, proposals, and capability briefings.* Conduct in-depth research on digital banking trends and studies.* Collect relevant data and across the various units, identify and analyze growth opportunities, align with overall bank strategy and plans.* Design staff engagement contests, team building and self-learning activities to keep the teams engaged.* Manage internal reward and recognition mechanism to keep the teams motivated.* Carry out economic research and competitor analyses.* Identify regional and international business practices.* Support sourcing of market research to derive customer and market insights.* Industry awards management.Job OfferPermanent role.

* Minimum of 3-5 years in strategy external or in-house consulting in the financial services industry.* Exposure to retail banking and wealth management.* Strong numerate, data analysis and data interpretation skills. Excellent verbal and oral communication skills.* Strong business judgement and superior problem solving abilities, particularly in strategic business and financial analysis.* Ability to think strategically for the organisation.* Ability to manage and lead projects independently.

Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting
Banking & Financial Services
Procurement
Property & Construction
Engineering & Supply Chain
Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
Human Resources
Sales
Marketing
Technology
Secretarial
Executive Search
Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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Charterhouse are currently managing a search for one of our Banking client’s whom are in the process of looking to recruit a Vice President (VP) of Financial Analysis. Based out of their DIFC hub, this role shall be heavily geared towards the support and financial controllership across their business and coverage within Saudi Arabia (KSA). The VP will take responsibility across a broad role which take ownership of the full accounting, reporting and analysis piece across this operation which spans Brokerage, Equities and Investment Banking units. This VP will also have ownership of all regulatory and tax-based accounting and reporting, for the KSA group, whilst managing all relationship points linked to these filings and working with all Audit Partners to manage both accounts finalisation, any required reconciliation and subsequent transfer pricing. In conjunction, the VP will also be involved with any middle office and/or product control functions; whereby all P&L activities are completed for business review purposes along with the completion of accurate and commentary-based variance analysis. Due to the nature of the regional team set-up; the client will also look for a candidate whom can be heavily involved in any ad-hoc project work, across the legal entities, linking to reporting policies and financial controllership.

The client will look to recruit a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) with a minimum of 8 years’ experience within a mainstream financial control and/or product control environment of a banking and/or financial services institution. The successful candidate shall be required to demonstrate a strong Excel skill-set (macros and VBA tools) coupled with an appreciation of strong technical accounting processes linking to both GAAP & IFRS principles. The candidate shall be well-versed within the areas of liquidity risk, capital reporting and regulatory frameworks; to ensure strong reporting capabilities both internally and externally. The nature of the KSA market also means that the client will look to recruit a Saudi National in to this role and this links heavily towards the tax and CMA-based interaction and any required translation within the financial statements and commentary. Finally, this position will require strong, clear and decisive applicants; to ensure that this complex role can be met whilst also managing remote and international reporting lines and any team oversight.

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

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

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Senior Consultant – Business Tax Advisory – JordanOur globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services and People Advisory Services. Expected to draft tax advisory memos and reports to address client concerns. Your key responsibilities – Carry out high-level and collaborative research in MENA on the latest tax and regulatory developments – Search for and retrieve information on MENA tax and regulatory developments from public sources and databases – Use initiative and creativity to analyze and interpret research data and draw conclusions on the outcome – Fact-check and present relevant information, facts and figures – Provide accurate and reliable translations of technical material in both Arabic and English, ensuring all translated text conveys original meaning and tone – Write and edit briefing notes – Manage, maintain and protect electronic databases – Such other tasks as directed

Skills and attributes for success If you are an excellent communicator and detail-oriented professional, with strong analytical and problem solving skills, who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people, you will be perfect for the role. To qualify for the role you must have – A bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, law, taxation or any related essential fields. – Preferably an MBA, Masters, LLM or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent qualification. – A very strong knowledge and minimum 3 years of relevant experience, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment. – Strong command of spoken & written Arabic Ideally, you also have – Experience of dealing with multinational clients and ability to work in multi-cultural environment. – Excellent analytical and supervisory skills. – Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines. – Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 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 team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career 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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PAS Mobility Immigration – Senior Consultant – JordanOur People Advisory Services business (PAS) is focused on helping our clients gain a competitive people advantage in all its facets – reward management, global mobility, HR transformation, legislative compliance and much more. PAS has five key areas: Mobility, Reward, Talent, Systems and Performance. In Mobility, we help our clients manage the complex compliance and reporting risks inherent in deploying a globally mobile workforce and obtain the best value from this vital talent. We place great importance on providing valuable tax and immigration planning advice in order to facilitate the most cost effective and efficient operations for our clients Your key responsibilities – Manage the successful delivery of immigration projects in UAE and GCC region – Responsible for day-to-day client delivery – Building and maintaining relationships with clients and providing consistently high levels of client service – Build relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities and managing expectations – Adherence to Quality and Risk Management processes. – Coaching and motivating colleagues – Contribute to winning new work by proactively managing existing clients and contribute to winning new clients. – Key member of one of the client service groups providing full services to a client portfolio. Skills and attributes for success – Enthusiastic and energetic; able to embrace new ways of working. – Team player; ability to integrate with new teams quickly – Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output – Ability to build strong client relationships – Project management skills to plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines and monitor own budget – Attention to detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy – Self starter; willing to be accountable for your decisions and output

To qualify for the role you must have: – Strong technical skills and keen to develop further (GCC immigration) – 3 years’ experience with mobility compliance work, and specifically UAE immigration compliance – Experience working within professional services – Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards – A degree of flexibility to meet client /department needs and deadlines – Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task – Computer literate including a good knowledge of excel and word – Client focused and commercially aware – Relationship management skills with ability to manage client expectations – Ability to solve problems creatively and pragmaticall – Excellent communicator in range of situations both written and oral What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: – Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around – Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career – The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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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Full Time

Work closely with the Centre Director, fellows and project teams to produce differentiated intellectual capital through conducting research on policy ideas in the region. Undertaking innovative evidence- based research and analysis, writing and supporting in marketing activities to drive the Center and expand its impact and outreach.Responsibilities:Conduct effective and thorough research and identify relevant data and information Synthesise complex information to identify trends to inform research analysis and decision makingLeverage diverse research and analytical tools such as economic modelling, surveys, benchmarking and interviews to enrich analysisKeep up to date on the latest socio-economic developments and innovations across sectors to inform analysisResearch and forecast future developments that could affect various sectorsIdentify the optimal data visualisation approaches to present findingsDocument and provide audit trail for factual assertions and assumptionsSupport in breaking down and analysing complex problems to devise pragmatic solutionsSupport in tailoring content to different audiences and contextsDevelop reports to assist with producing writingWork collaboratively and efficiently with the team in analysis and deliveryPresent your ideas articulately and persuasively

Qualifications:Degree educated in Economics, Behavioural Economics, Social Sciences, Engineering (Masters is a plus)2 years of research and content writing experience in an international professional services firm, policy or academic institution or think tank.Excellent research and strong analytical skillsExperience with Power BI, Google SitesStrong English communication skills, Arabic would be a plusFlexible, detail orientated and able to work independently

RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

What we do:

Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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We are currently working with a sizeable international investment platform who are seeking to identify a Principal to join their Ventures & Growth Investments platform in the UAE. The team look at Growth stage opportunities Globally from series C through to pre-IPO, across multiple sectors from enterprise and cloud, consumer & marketplaces, frontier tech (Fintech, Crypto & Ag-tech), to mobility and logistics. The team also look at early-stage ventures investments in the MENA region.

For this, my client is seeking to identify an experienced investment professionals with >8 years of relevant experience, that has led deals in the growth/ventures space investing into technology companies. This is a unique opportunity to work across both ventures and growth investments internationally for a sizable platform with a strong track record since inception.

Leap29 is a Global Recruitment Business established in 2000. In line with our success and vision we have grown organically to our current size, where we source professional applicants for clients around the globe in Oil & Gas, Construction & Engineering, Power, Mining, Legal & Finance and Pharmaceuticals. With new offices recently established in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Switzerland, USA and Malaysia we are now even better placed to service our clients & candidates around the world. Organisations in 89 countries have used Leap29’s quality controlled and audited service to source candidates which they were unable to access through their own network. As an organisation, we strive to deliver a highly professional and effective search solution to all our customers. We achieve our greatest success through our highly evolved referral network of senior professionals and our ability to source expatriate, repatriate or local candidates. Tailored Business solutions are offered to our partners depending on their specific need. These are predominantly retained, contingency & interim services. Leap29 continues to successfully deliver to large multinationals and small SME niche businesses alike. More

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Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Fiscal Policy – Senior Associate – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismInternational Tax ServicesManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryOur team is a leading fiscal and tax policy adviser to governments, tax administrations and regulatory bodies in the Middle East (ME) . The work is cutting edge; it is technically demanding and creative, and offers opportunities to support these government bodies to strike the balance between revenue diversification and revenue performance improvement, while staying on top of the latest trends and developments in international tax and administrative matters. We are looking for someone who relishes the technical challenges and enjoys the opportunities to support government bodies on their transformative journeys to join a dynamic and experienced team.You will be responsible for building close relationships with iconic clients and working as part of a team to deliver fiscal and tax policy services, including tax policy design, legislative review / drafting, and the end-to-end implementation of legislation. You will have a key role in the delivery of your engagements and interactions with clients and other important stakeholders. The client work is stimulating and rarely routine. It offers opportunities to help countries achieve their strategic objectives through tax related measures. The work is wide-ranging, including benchmarking, researching and developing policy principles, supporting stakeholder consultations and presentations, reviewing / drafting legislation, designing and implementing new processes and providing operational support to policymakers and administrations. We will provide you with the opportunity to put into practice your tax technical skills in a stimulating and challenging environment, working alongside a group of talented individuals to support you. In terms of wider development opportunities, you will have the opportunity to progress your career with us through gaining wide-ranging experience across industries and locations. Being a global organisation, we are able to offer you the opportunity to go on international secondments. There are also options to further develop technically and professionally through varied client secondments.

Requirements:- You have tax policy advisory or administration experience, ideally pertaining to governments and tax administrations. – You have strong experience in corporate tax and international tax. – You have strong analytical skills, commercial awareness and a flexible approach, combined with the ability to work as part of a number of client teams simultaneously. – You have experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. – You have experience of managing projects and delegating work within a team context, whilst being able to work independently to drive progress. – You have strong business writing and communication skills. – You have at least 4 years of relevant work experience. – You have a professional tax or accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, CTA, ADIT, ACCA or a law degree / masters in tax law. – Strong Arabic reading / writing ability is preferred, but not required / critical. Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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Tax & Legal Services – Transformation Business Analyst & Project Manager – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismOperations StrategyManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryThe Business Analysis and Project Manager is a key role within the Tax and Legal Line of Service (LoS) Transformation team and will be responsible for leading business and process analysis activities and delivering one or more Transformation Projects. This will be a hybrid role in which the role holder is capable of undertaking detailed business and process analysis assignments as well as managing projects. Dependent on the business needs, the role will flex between analysis and project management.They will work in close collaboration all transformation and digital team members and will lead on specific process and architecture analysis, including assessing As-is status, working with business stakeholders to create future states, developing business requirements, data flows, UMLs as well as supporting with analysis and modelling for business cases and benefit realisation tracking.In addition they will oversee the end to end delivery of projects from idea to post implementation review working with key Tax and Legal LoS business stakeholders across the Middle east region, the Digital, Finance and central Technology, cross LoS and globally as required. Projects will vary, such as: new and enhanced technology solutions, establishing Shared Delivery Centres, managing specific business unit Transformation plans and leading a programme of process improvements.Key Responsibilities- Undertake assigned process and business analysis assignments to understand the as-is and with stakeholders drive and define future states that are aligned to the Transformation agenda. – Define business requirements (people, process and technology), for analysis assignments.  – Develop the overall future state and understand and advise on cross-cutting processes, opportunities for synergies and standardisation. – Manage assigned end to end projects following the transformation framework. – Ensure assigned projects are fully scoped, have a robust Business Case and key stakeholders are identified. – Work closely with the Senior Change Manager to ensure all Business Readiness, Communications and People changes are identified, planned and delivered. – Where necessary undertake PMO responsibilities. 

Experience & personal attributes- Five years business and process analysis experience would be advantageous. – Experience of undertaking analysis in a Transformation environment, across a diverse portfolio of people, process and technology changes and has the ability to ‘see the bigger picture’ and ‘join the dots’. – End to end Project Management experience. – An adaptable individual who can comfortably take on a varied portfolio of change assignments. – Interpersonal skills and strong stakeholder engagement skills are mandatory. Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

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

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

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

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

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