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    Consulting, Finance & Accounting – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryYou will be working within the Finance & Accounting Consulting team, which provides advisory services focused on the CFO agenda. The team works across a broad range of industries and delivers projects throughout the Middle East region. The work we typically undertake includes: – Accounting Advisory – IPSAS  – Budgeting  – Systems Design  (GFMIS, ERP, Solutions) – Costing and Revenue Diversification – Data analytics and visualization  As a competency, you will support multiple Industry Verticals. However, we expect you to bring expertise in Government and Public Sector, Financial Sector, or Oil and Gas. – Proactively lead the practice by setting strategy, drive the development of new business in the market, and provide technical advice across disciplines – Responsible for providing Accounting Advices; IPSAS cash to accrual conversion, IFRS Accounting Advices.  – Responsible for Budgeting activities including budget reform, ceiling, preparation, execution and monitoring. – Responsible for Costing, spending review, cost optimisation and Revenue Enhancement & Diversification – Building strong networks within the firm to spot and capitalize on opportunities to get involved in projects that others are leading across a number of different business units and sectors – Identifying and discussing key issues with our clients to identify potential opportunities – Responsible for a majority of day to day client communications – Responsibility to shape and deliver various projects that exceed the expectations of our clients and our own assignment quality criteria – Manage and deliver large projects by developing the project team, assessing engagement risks throughout, driving conclusions, and reviewing / challenging the output produced by the team – Responsibility for management of engagement financials – Helping to grow and develop our team through hands on training and coaching

    Qualifications/Educational background – Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting  or Technology – Masters or MBA  – Finance and/or Technology (preferable) – CPA, CMA, ACCA, or any other related professional certificate   Years of Experience – 5-8 years of experience in a similar industry / role within professional services/external consulting Based in and willing to live/relocate into Doha is a MUST- Fluent communication in Arabic and English is mandatory – Experience in conducting Finance & Accounting assessments and opportunity funneling for pilots – Experience in designing operating models, governance and communication frameworks within Finance Function – Good understanding of change management and coaching needs to adopt in client environments million – Passionate, team player and fast learn

    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 Acceleration Centre – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Tax Acceleration Centre is the natural extension of PwC’s leading class global delivery capabilities. We provide premium, cost effective, high quality services that support process quality and delivery capability in support for client engagements.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

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    Asset Liability Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Gather and analyze data used in the development of programs and/or models that evaluate the organization’s asset/liability strategy.Assist with the continuous enhancement of the liquidity risk and interest rate risk management frameworks.Monitor and report on interest rate risk and liquidity risk, assist in the development of strategies designed to mitigate these risks.Support FTP, liquidity stress test, and analysis for the ALM team.Daily intraday liquidity management, LCR and cash-flow projections.Any other responsibilities are assigned by the bank or person in charge of the department from time to time on the basis of requirement.

    Minimum Bachelor’s degree, further education and/or Master’s degree preferred.Strong analytical, execution, communication and interpersonal skills.Professional proficiency in spoken and written English as well as Mandarin.Good at Python and Excel.Prior experience in a similar role in the ALM department in head office, or experience in the interest rate and liquidity management in local banks.

    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) is China’s largest bank and the largest bank in the world. It is one of China’s “Big Four” state-owned commercial banks (the other three being the Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank). It is the largest bank in the world in terms of market value, the world’s largest bank by deposits, and the world’s most profitable bank.

    In October 2008, the opening of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited ( regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority) allows ICBC to become the pioneer among the Chinese financial institutions for the Middle East market. With strong support from its Head Office located in Beijing, ICBC Middle East support the financial needs of the UAE and the Middle East area, provide a comprehensive international trade,overseas financing against domestic support, project finance, clearing and settlement, and a series of financial services, become a link of economic and trade exchanges between China and Middle region. More

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    Assistant Asset Liability Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Gather and analyze data used in the development of programs and/or models that evaluate the organization’s asset/liability strategy.Assist with the continuous enhancement of the liquidity risk and interest rate risk management frameworks.Monitor and report on interest rate risk and liquidity risk, assist in the development of strategies designed to mitigate these risks.Support FTP, liquidity stress test, and analysis for the ALM team.Daily intraday liquidity management, LCR and cash-flow projections.Any other responsibilities are assigned by the bank or person in charge of the department from time to time on the basis of requirement.

    Minimum Bachelor’s degree, further education and/or Master’s degree preferred.Strong analytical, execution, communication and interpersonal skills.Professional proficiency in spoken and written English as well as Mandarin.Good at Python and Excel.Prior experience in a similar role in the ALM department in head office, or experience in the interest rate and liquidity management in local banks.

    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) is China’s largest bank and the largest bank in the world. It is one of China’s “Big Four” state-owned commercial banks (the other three being the Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank). It is the largest bank in the world in terms of market value, the world’s largest bank by deposits, and the world’s most profitable bank.

    In October 2008, the opening of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited ( regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority) allows ICBC to become the pioneer among the Chinese financial institutions for the Middle East market. With strong support from its Head Office located in Beijing, ICBC Middle East support the financial needs of the UAE and the Middle East area, provide a comprehensive international trade,overseas financing against domestic support, project finance, clearing and settlement, and a series of financial services, become a link of economic and trade exchanges between China and Middle region. More

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    Strategy & Transformation Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting – Government – Strategy & Transformation – Senior Manager (Doha)Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Government and Public Sector Transformation Management practice, within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.In joining, you’ll help federal, state and local government clients solve complex business issues and manage jurisdiction related risk. You’ll help our clients assess their operational and security and data management strategies so they can continue to operate more efficiently and effectively, both today and tomorrow.Business Unit OverviewThis is an exciting opportunity to work within the Government and Public Sector Business Unit and its Strategy and Transformation Management Consulting team, where you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategy based projects, to clients in the Government and Public Sector in the Middle East. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. You will be exposed to the PwC proprietary methodologies and tools built from experiences of numerous prior engagements and leading practices, to enable you to efficiently and effectively deliver to our clients in a timely and reliable manner.Responsibilities:As a Senior Manager, you will 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:• Support the Strategy and Transformation Management Consulting team within the Government and Public sector.• Continuously expand on knowledge of the Middle East business environment and work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.• Manage strategy development and execution, as well as managing national transformation agenda. • Lead and deliver large, complex client engagements that identify, design, and implement creative solutions for Public Sector entities, helping them restructure their organizational structures, and service delivery models.• Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables, effectively manage the functional and technical team, support functional tracks of the transformation and relationships to ensure exceptional performance. • Manage and participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities.• Delivery consulting services, including strategy development, contract evaluation, and process management

    Requirements• Proven experience in a Consulting environment working closely with public sector clients.• Experience in the Middle East region is an asset. Knowledge of the Qatar market is preferable.• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) in English AND Arabic• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant major with a preference for a Masters• Years of Experience: Minimum 9 years of experience, 5 of which are in a Consulting firm.• Identify project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards..• Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates and provider performance.• Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, documents, reports etc.) takes place.

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

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

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

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

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

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    Finance Manager – Management Accounts | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Role PurposeResponsible for assisting in the preparation of financial information for management and shareholders.Key responsabilities* Principally responsible for the monthly recording and reconciliation of intercompany transactions across the The Group company currently maintains c.800 intercompany relationships involving hundreds of legal entities.* Assist in the preparation of the monthly consolidated management accounts. The management accounts are prepared in USD and in accordance with IFRS.* Assist in maintaining the books of each legal entity within Oracle Financials. This involves monthly account reconciliations, analysis and reviews to ensure the accuracy of each entity’s books and the integrity of the consolidated accounts.* Assist in the preparation of reports and analysis for Board of Directors.* Maintain support schedules for each of the major balance sheet and income statement accounts.* Provide support to the other functions within the Finance Department and throughout the Company, including project related work and/or providing information for Treasury, Tax, Financial Planning, Legal, Technical Asset Management, Investment Strategy and Commercial.* Additional operational areas, including Acquisitions, Data conversion, accounting issues and tasks that arise from the monthly reporting and on an ad hoc basis.* Assist with internal and external audit queries.Key Performance Indicators * Timely and accurate preparation of accounts and reports* Effective relationships with other departments to ensure smooth transactions* Fully maintained support schedulesSkills & Experience * Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIMA)* Forward thinking attitude towards improvements is essential.* Prior experience of managing complex Excel models is essential.* Experience with Oracle Financials is essential (or an equivalent accounting system such as SAP / Peoplesoft)* Previous experience of working with accounting for the Capital Structure (Debt plus Equity) of the organisation an advantage.* Experience in preparing financial statements and underlying analysis. Leasing Industry experience preferred but not essential* A good understanding of accounting standards and ability to apply them in practice.* Experience of reviewing legal documentation to capture details necessary to record accounting transactions an advantage.Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: www.roberthalf.ae/privacy-statement

    Skills & Experience * Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIMA)* Forward thinking attitude towards improvements is essential.* Prior experience of managing complex Excel models is essential.* Experience with Oracle Financials is essential (or an equivalent accounting system such as SAP / Peoplesoft)* Previous experience of working with accounting for the Capital Structure (Debt plus Equity) of the organisation an advantage.* Experience in preparing financial statements and underlying analysis. Leasing Industry experience preferred but not essential* A good understanding of accounting standards and ability to apply them in practice.* Experience of reviewing legal documentation to capture details necessary to record accounting transactions an advantage.

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    Corporate Tax Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Corporate Tax – Director – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismInternational Tax ServicesManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryA career within Corporate Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing working capital, and profit sharing for partners. You’ll also help organisations understand the pricing implications of goods and services between related parties, as well as providing advice on tax implications of deals.Our team is a leading international tax adviser to the largest Middle East (ME) and foreign headquartered multinational companies operating in the ME. Our clients include many household names and are from all industry sectors . The work is cutting edge tax advice; it is technically demanding and creative, and offers opportunities to assist international and ME clients navigate the most recent global and local tax developments.We are looking for a Director who will relish the technical challenges in this area and enjoy the opportunities to build relationships with a wide range of clients and develop teams to support them.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 Director, 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:

    Requirements:- You will have at least 10 years of relevant work experience. – A professional (tax or accounting) qualification (e.g. ACA, CTA, ADIT, ACCA or equivalent) is preferred. – Support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary.- Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations.- Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions.- Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.- Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Promote and encourage others to value difference when working in diverse teams.- Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders.- Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm.- 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

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    Corporate Tax Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Corporate Tax – Senior Associate – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismInternational Tax ServicesManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Corporate Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing working capital, and profit sharing for partners. You’ll also help organisations understand the pricing implications of goods and services between related parties, as well as providing advice on tax implications of deals.Our team is a leading international tax adviser to the largest Middle East (ME) and foreign headquartered multinational companies operating in the ME. Our clients include many household names and are from all industry sectors . The work is cutting edge tax advice; it is technically demanding and creative, and offers opportunities to assist international and ME clients navigate the most recent global and local tax developments.We are looking for a Senior Associate who will relish the technical challenges in this area and enjoy the opportunities to build relationships with a wide range of clients and develop teams to support them.You will be responsible for building close relationships with a wide range of clients and working as part of a team to deliver the Firm’s corporate tax services, including corporate tax advisory, tax planning and assessment, and providing guidance and recommendations.  The role also entails managing a portfolio of clients, handling and dealing with their corporate tax requirements, updates and other corporate tax related matters, holding discussions with regulators to negotiate disputes/ rulings and interpretation of tax provisions, as well as being involved in tax accounting.  As a Senior Associate you will have a key role in the delivery of your engagements and coaching/guiding team members on projects, assignments and client interactions. The client work is stimulating and rarely routine. It offers opportunities to help solve the tax and business issues of companies and be a leading adviser on the latest tax developments. The work is wide-ranging including modelling the impact of legislative changes, advising on associated corporate and operational restructuring, as well as supporting clients to address the business and tax technical impact of such changes internally. The team 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. You will benefit from a progressive environment where you will be encouraged to develop client relationships and other soft skills in addition to technical expertise. There will also be opportunities to develop deeper knowledge in particular areas of interest such as international structuring, advising on operating models, or certain industry sectors.   The role will be both varied and challenging and will provide significant opportunities to develop your career. As a Senior Associate you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced Senior Managers, Directors and Partners on your client teams, including some of the best known practitioners in their fields. In addition, you will have a ‘Career Coach’ who will help with your career, well-being and development. In terms of wider development opportunities, you will have the opportunity to progress your career in the Firm through gaining wide-ranging experience across industries and locations. Being a global organisation we are able to offer staff the opportunity to go on international secondments and there are further options to develop technically and professionally through varied client secondments.

    Requirements:- You will have gained significant corporate tax advisory experience, ideally pertaining to multi-jurisdictional businesses. Ideally you will also have experience of tax reporting, tax accounting and/or tax audit.  – You will need 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 will have experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.  – You will have experience of project managing and delegating work within a team context. – You will have good business writing and Excel skills. – You will have a focus on self-development and on the development of those working with you. – You will have at least 3 years of relevant work experience. – A professional (tax or accounting) qualification (e.g. ACA, CTA, ADIT, ACCA or equivalent) is preferred.

    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