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    Consulting Director – People & Organisation | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorRegional, State, Local and City GovernmentSpecialismAdvisory – People and OrganisationManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryA career within People and Organisation services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients reset their talent strategies and deliver extraordinary business results through their people. We focus on evaluating and managing their unique challenges so our clients can maximise their return on the overall investment in human capital. You’ll gain a tremendous depth of expertise in all aspects of human capital, including creating sustainable value through people culture and change, designing compensation and retirement strategies, and improving human capital operations.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:- 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.

    Preferred skills- Bilingual in English and Arabic essential. – Previous experience in advising clients within Government Sectors – In-depth knowledge of Organisation Design and Change Management, Rewards, or Corporate Performance and Effectiveness. – Achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. – Able to lead a high-performing team and add exceptional value to our clients within a fast-paced environment. – Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and engagement, and possibly different project teams. – Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Engineering, Business Administration, Human Resources or Psychology. An MBA or an MA in Human Capital Management from a reputable university is preferred. Preferable qualifications- The following qualification(s) are preferable and beneficial for the candidate to perform the role CIPD, GPHR, SHRM or equivalent is preferred. – Substantial experience of establishing and building strong client relationships across multiple industries and geographies. – Strong interest and passion for developing, growing and leading a team through advanced coaching and mentoring, as well as proactive knowledge sharing. – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise work load whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. – Proven IT skills in the following programmes excel, word, and PowerPoint. – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project requirement dictate. Minimum years experience required – 13+ years of relevant experience in human capital leadership, of which a least 5 years will have been in a consulting environment.

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

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

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

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

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

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    Senior Consultant – Manager, Financial Accounting Advisory Services | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    In Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity Having the largest geographical footprint in the MENA region, EY is perfectly placed to help the multitude of government entities and businesses change their accounting standards to the latest IPSAS standards. We’re looking for ambitious people to help drive and support this change while learning about the intricacies of dealing with diverse clients in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Your key responsibilities • You’ll make a technical contribution to clients in a lead role in both financial and non- financial service sectors. • You’ll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships, execute complex assurance procedures, supervise junior team members and help define strategy. Working under the supervision of an assurance manager and senior manager, you’ll also help execute our work and present findings to the client. • With a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, you’ll escalate issues as appropriate. • Working closely with colleagues, you’ll determine whether the work plan is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with our Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) guidelines. • As an influential member of the team, you’ll help to create a positive learning culture, will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.

    Skills and attributes for success • Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. • Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. • This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic. To qualify for the role you must have • Professional qualification in a related field, such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA, CFE • Experience working with government entities and IPSAS • Management experience including leading teams, delegation, mentoring, performance reviews and counselling employees • Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills, in both English and Arabic • Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies • Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary Ideally you’ll also have • Track record with a leading consulting firm What we look for • We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. • You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. • If you have significant experience gaming technology and are passionate about improving the performance of businesses, this is the role for you. 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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    Senior Consultant – Manager, Financial Accounting Advisory Services | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    In Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) support organizations through a diverse range of services that include accounting and reporting, finance function transformation, transaction accounting, treasury, corporate governance, and other services that help organizations navigate evolving business needs, demands for greater transparency and changing regulatory requirements. Your Key responsibilities • In this role, you will participate in Accounting Advisory engagements, work as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress, help prepare for meetings with target management teams, and participate in these meetings and assist in preparing reports and schedules for clients and other parties. • You will also develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and build strong internal relationships within the EY Assurance business and across other services. • Contributing to people initiatives, including recruiting and retaining assurance professionals will also form part of your role as will maintaining an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff.

    Skills and attributes for success • Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. • Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills.• This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic. To qualify for the role, you must have • Strong academic record, with a degree in accounting or commerce • Minimum of four years of professional experience in an accounting or advisory role • Familiarity with transaction services • Understanding of risk- based auditing and risk and control strategies • Experienced in writing policies and procedures and compliance or internal audit, internal controls and risk management Ideally, you’ll also have • Track record with a leading consulting firm • Flexibility to travel across the MENA region What we look for We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. If you have significant experience gaming technology and are passionate about improving the performance of businesses, this is the role for you. 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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    Consulting – Accounting Advisory – Senior Associate (KSA National) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismFinanceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryPwC Global OverviewAt PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC Middle East OverviewEstablished in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.Operating Unit Overview Our Accounting Advisory team currently has exciting opportunities within its KSA based team. Our team provides complex accounting and reporting advice on a variety of projects and transactions to a variety of clients across government related entities, corporates and family businesses. We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated accountant with a proven track record of high quality delivery of client projects, a strong technical knowledge and a commercially rounded mindset, and an ability to work in a demanding project and transaction environment.Responsibilities:- As a Senior Associate, you will be required to assist the team managers to deliver on iconic and complex accounting advisory engagements with a variety of clients. This will involve interacting and developing relationships with key client staff and engaging in a professional and confident manner.  – You will also be required to possess good task management skills as the delivery role requires you to work on potentially multiple projects at the same time and therefore balance and manage your tasks and commitments. – You should strong technical accounting skills but also apply them in a commercial context and be able to provide practical and commercial accounting advice to clients that address their objectives; – The role also requires the candidate to have a solid knowledge of IFRS and be able to conduct in depth research on complex matters, prepare technical papers for discussion with senior team members and apply critical thinking.   – You will be primarily based in our Riyadh office, serving our local clients, but also working with colleagues in all Saudi Arabia (such as Jeddah and Dammam) as well as within the Middle Region. – You are also anticipated to have a large amount of interaction with the other PwC lines of services (such as tax, legal, deals, etc.) which requires a high-level understanding of the wider PwC offering and trends outside your core area of expertise.  –  You will be expected to develop and build positive relationships with both internal PwC team members and also client staff.  – The role sits within a commercially focused technical accounting team in PwC, which will provide a fantastic development opportunity for the candidate to develop commercial focused accounting and reporting skills alongside the opportunity to work on a number of iconic accounting and reporting transformation projects. 

    Requirements: – Saudi National- The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high quality output; – Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business studies, accounting or finance; – Mandatory qualifications: The following qualification(s) are mandatory for the candidate to perform the role: ACA, ACCA, CPA; – Years of Experience : 3 – 5 years of audit or other relevant experience in a Big 4 firm. Any accounting advisory experience is beneficial. Similarly, any experience in the GCC would be beneficial; – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines; – Language Skills: Fluent in English and Arabic. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); – In-depth understanding of IFRS and general accounting principles; – Strong interest and passion for enhancing technical accounting skills; – Ability and willingness to travel within Saudi Arabia, the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates.

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

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

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

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

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

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    Consulting – Financial Services – Senior Consultant (KSA National) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismBanking & FinanceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryThe Financial Services Consulting team provides a full range of services to our Banking & Financial Services clients, including Strategy and Revenue Growth (Entry strategy, Product portfolio analysis, Business plan development and Optimization of revenue generation), Operational excellence (Organization restructuring, Corporate governance development, Organisation transformation, Performance Management, Outsourcing & Shared Services strategies and Cost optimisation), Risk consulting (Risk appetite definition, Risk framework development, Risk reviews and alignment), Technology enablement (System selections, Implementation program management) and Analytics. We are a growing team and looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive and hardworking experienced consultants who have a passion for shaping financial services positively in the GCC over the coming years. We have a strong pipeline of large, transformational opportunities with our clients which will provide great opportunities for all our people to step up and play significant and rewarding roles. Responsibilities:  – Identify, plan, quantify and implement process optimization to enhance efficiency, automation / robotics  resulting in reduction in TAT, error rates, cost, FTE, scrap and rework. – Design and development of target operating model for key areas with banking back office operation covering process, people, technology and Governance. – Analyze business processes, identify automation opportunities, define RPA value proposition, re-engineer process to improve automation potential and recommend RPA approach/strategy. – Manage and deliver components of business engagements that identify, design, and implement technology and creative RPA solutions for the organization. – Develop, manage and co-ordinate the performance excellence / performance improvement vision and deployment planning. – Develop key performance and managing periodic process performance review. – Strong ability to manage clients and be the point of contact. – Prepare, manage and deliver assignments: typically have day-to-day responsibility for managing small assignments or major modules of assignments depending on assignment size.   – Work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate. – Keep up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world staying abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client’s business. – Whilst working with and being an integral part of the Strategy and Operations team, you will develop your understanding of the key themes in the market and in the region. – You will work collaboratively with other Financial Services experts to shape the future of our clients and to bring about positive change. – You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.

    Requirements: – Years of Experience: 3 to 7 years of management consulting experience in a similar role. – Experience working in a Big 4 or similar company .- Fluent verbal and written Arabic communication skills. – Experience of Large banking operations and compliance transformation projects, with a track record of successful implementation.   – Applied knowledge of system development lifecycle for core banking and banking ancillaries. – Strong knowledge of bank application landscape and infrastructure e.g. data warehousing, middleware. – Strong data analytical skills and knowledge of advanced excel / data tools such as Alteryx or power BI. – Business casing and modelling of managed services or outsourcing models. – Understanding of core retail (and or) corporate banking products and features (including product support required in middle and back office). – Detailed understanding on how middle and back office enablement can support wider business initiatives and top line growth i.e. reduced TAT/ improved CX/ throughput). – Ability to understand and design associated TOM/ user journeys across customer value chain (including its linkage to middle and back office processes). – Understanding of how key principles of innovation (reduces TAT/ improved CX/ go to market ability) can be applied across the front middle and back office and key levers to pull within the wider business.  – Execution experience demonstrated in supporting banks implement and execute on strategy (Ie business casing initiatives, scoping associated BRDs – providing input to change considerations/ technical restrictions).  – Business casing of respective initiatives and ability to articulate complex problems to a solution. – Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, and Economics, Quantitative Analysis or other related major required. – Significant experience in managing staff and the ability to demonstrate leadership skills. – Should have relationship and business development skills acquired from previous working environments. – Develop detailed Business Plans, Feasibility Studies, Market analysis, Business analysis, MIS Reporting, Cash Flow Modelling, Analysis of Balance Sheet and P&L etc. – Should have a consulting mindset and experience. – Strong presentation skills; business writing skills and project management skills.

    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 – Tax – Transfer Pricing – Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorBanking and Capital MarketsSpecialismTransfer PricingManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryInter-company transactions across borders are growing rapidly and are becoming much more complex. Compliance with the differing requirements of multiple overlapping tax jurisdictions is a complicated and time-consuming task. As a senior member of the Transfer Pricing Team, you will work on all aspects of intercompany pricing arrangements between related business entities within the wider financial services sector (i.e. banking institutions, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, etc.).Thorough knowledge of developing global tax minimization strategies; maintaining close cooperation between subject matter experts in economic analysis, tax law, and accounting; inter-company pricing arrangements between related business entities including all types of intercompany transactions (i.e. management services, intellectual property, intercompany loans, cash-pooling, etc.).Considerable knowledge in identifying and assessing clients cross-border inter-company transactions; developing local country transfer pricing documentation, strategizing on local- country revenue authority transfer pricing audits, performing global planning for continuous optimization of intercompany transactions as well as special projects related to clients restructuring and acquisitions.Job Description: Assist and advise clients on their Transfer Pricing in the Middle East region by:- Preparing regional and local country transfer pricing documentation (masterfile, local file and Country by Country reporting);- Advising on Transfer pricing planning projects for continuous optimization of clients inter-company transactions;- Advising on special transfer pricing projects related to clients restructuring, acquisitions and divestitures, statistical tools and modeling methodologies;- Building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement;- Preparation of value propositions on various transfer pricing projects;- Management of resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collections.- You should also have an awareness of PwC services and experience in working as part of a team, understanding personal and team roles and building solid relationships with team members.- Ability to develop and maintain existing internal and client relationships and help build new relationships

    Requirements: – Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject i.e. Finance, Economics, LLB etc.- A minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in Transfer Pricing within a developed market- Deep knowledge of financial transactions within Transfer Pricing- Fluent in written and spoken English.- Leading and growing  client relationships.- Experience in managing a regional team and working in a leading global professional services practice- Seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation- Coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.Desirable requirements: – Masters degree or relevant professional qualification in finance / taxation- Fluency in Arabic is desired- Exposure to / experience working in the Middle East is desired

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

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

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

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

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

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    Senior Consultant | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting, Technology, Business Process Management & Robotic Process Automation, Senior Consultant Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career 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.PwC Global OverviewAt PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC Middle East OverviewEstablished in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportun ties of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.Line of Service OverviewIn Consulting, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the best across industry and professional functional advisory services. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep industry 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. Our Consulting practice currently focuses on several core industry sectors including (Government, Local Cities and Municipalities, Consumer and Industrial Products & Services, Energy, Utilities & Mining, Financial Services, Health Industries, Finance Function, People and Organisations, and Technology)Business Unit OverviewThe Technology Consulting team is shaping the Digital and IT market in the Middle East. Working with Public and private sector clients to help them improve overall value delivered to their customers and employees by formulating digital strategies and help them in the implementation. We are helping clients unlock the potential of digital by increasing their customer engagement, providing their employees with powerful tools, and helping them optimize and digitize their operations. We are a growing team and looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive and hardworking consultants who have a passion for shaping digital and IT positively in the region over the coming years. We have a strong pipeline of large, transformational opportunities with our clients which will provide great opportunities for all our people to step up and player significant and rewarding roles in an entrepreneurial and innovation driven environment.Responsibilities:- Evaluate, design and document business processes/eservices in alignment with BPM design principles, lean management & six sigma principles as well as intelligent automation.- Develop policies and procedures manuals including process maps, KPIs, forms and systems’ functional requirements.- Develop Enterprise Process Architecture/Value Chain, identify gaps in process architecture by leveraging standard process classification frameworks and develop microservices- Identify functional and non-functional requirements, business rules, use cases and wireframes to prepare and develop Business Requirements Specification Documents (BRS).- Identify use cases for emerging technologies (RPA/AI/Image recognition/Chatbots), in addition to preparing demos and proof of concepts (PoCs).- Support in business development by developing scope of work and technical approach in BPM and intelligent automation service offering.

    Qualification and Requirements:- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or industrial/electrical Engineering is a must.- “Very Good” GPA ranking (3.0 or above out of 4.0) is mandatory to apply to the role.- Years of Experience: minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.- Experience in process documentation using BPMN 2.0 and hands-on experience in business process management- Design and implementation engines (other than Visio).- Understanding of Customer Journey and design thinking principles.- Hands-on experience in developing bots using any of Robotics Process Automation (RPA) platform. Experience in- Object cloning and/or Citrix recording is a plus.- Certificates in Business Analysis, six sigma, RPA is a plus.- Excellent Arabic and English communication skills (verbal and written), particularly ability to articulate concepts and- recommendations in written form (PowerPoint decks, Word reports, etc.)- Hands-on experience in Python coding is a plus.- Strong research and benchmarking capability.- Familiarity in google scripts and g-suite with hands-on experience in developing g-scripts is a plus

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

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

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

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

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

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    Unit Head, GREs | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job PurposeThe role holder is responsible for maintaining and developing the portfolio under the GRE segment (Institutional Banking) in the UAE and GCC (including large corporates). Also responsible for leading the client relationship management function for GRE clients, with accountability to deliver exceptional client service and achieving budgeted targets in line with the Institutional Banking Group strategy and objectives. The role holder is also responsible for ensuring collaboration with Client Service, Product teams, Internal & External stakeholders to maximise the returns. Principal AccountabilitiesStrategic Responsibilities• Develop a GRE Segment Business Strategy (in coordination with HoG) along with the Annual Business Plan to execute the Strategy as per the bank’s mandate.• Manage the GRE Team effectively through various performance barometers such as KPI’s etc. to ensure that it is functioning to its full potential and achieving the bank’s objectives.• Team Management to ensure that the team’s motivation levels are maintained at a high level.• Increase RoE and enhance capital efficiency in the GRE Portfolio.• Evaluate Team Members to ensure they meet challenges of a specialised segment, as it involves complex funding structures.• Drive increased revenue (particularly Fee Income), increase profitability and manage costs effectively. • The Role has full ownership of the annual budget and comes with the expectation that the Role Holder has to exceed this budget.• Develop and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers, government, investment banks and key stakeholders and capitalize on existing and NTB relationships, to originate business to meet financial targets.Industry and Sector Knowledge• Keep abreast of developments in the local and International business environment to understand the positive or negative developments, impact to GRE segment in UAE & Region.• Provide and advice to the team members on Sector/Segment specific understanding.• To assemble and disseminate industry and sector metrics to the GRE Team and other stakeholders and ensure the Team Members have thorough understanding of the same.Business Development • Lead and direct the GRE Segment’s client relationship management by providing guidance to the reporting team on how to maintain good relationships with clients.• Identify and acquire new GRE clients in line with approved segment strategies to increase portfolio to generate revenue in line with Growth aspiration/Budget.• Understand the requirement of GRE Segment clients and provide sophisticated solutions to clients based on their needs in order to build a strong client base in turn contribution to the increase in the wallet share of these clients.• Participate in the meetings with major / high level clients in GRE Segment, in order to provide guidance, resolve any issues, and facilitate smooth operations and services with these clients, thus building loyalty and client satisfaction.• Work closely with the client service team / relationship officer team to guarantee the highest quality of service to GRE Segment clients• Work closely with internal stakeholders to cross sell all CBD products.Delivering Targets • Distribute targets to Senior Relationship Managers, and Relationship Managers in the team based on the overall targets assigned to the GRE Segment, and follow-up with team members on the achievement of these targets in order to contribute to the Institutional Banking Group’s target achievements.Credit Approval and Quality• Ensures the quality in terms of Credit papers submitted to Credit for approval.• Ensures the quality of the credit portfolio by identifying and assessing all risks inherent in credit exposures.• Carrying out the due diligence / Monitoring of the GRE Segment portfolio including performance / analysis / Assets Quality review, Expiries and Covenant etc.• Product Maintenance and Enhancement • Consolidate client feedback and inputs from the subordinates regarding the provided services, analyses it while considering the relevant factors to provide recommendations to the Group Head and Products departments on proposed service improvements in order to maintain CBD’s competitive positioning and meet client needs.MIS and Reports• Ensures that all reports of the GRE Segments are prepared timely and accurately, and meet the Institutional Banking Group’s requirements, policies and standards• Prepares and reviews management reports related to the GRE Segments, and update CBD’s leadership team on all related activities in the assigned region in order to support management decision making.People Management Responsibilities • Defines goals and key performance indicators for each member of the team and ensure effective implementation of the CBD performance management process.• Develops talent within the team by providing guidance and coaching to achieve the defined goals.

    RequirementsEducation and Experience• Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Finance or equivalent • CFA qualification will be an added advantage.• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Corporate/Institutional Banking and preferably lo

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More