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    Financial Planning & Analyst – 10-Month Contract | Manpower Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Purpose• Working in a matrixed organization, reporting directly to Vice President, GCC and NALP Finance, and working closely with BPO and BD team, Financial Analyst supports the clients facing organization to provide financial business support. • Responsibility areas cover all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting, driving and maintaining high standard of financial discipline, business decision support and accountability within the designated market. The role will constantly enhance existing processes and procedures as well as propose new ones. S/he will work closely with the Vice President Finance; Finance Business Partners and BPO to lead the development and delivery of the Budget, Forecast and Multi-Year Growth Plans driving efficiencies, monitoring resources utilization, supporting resources allocations and proposing the right costing model as well as cross charging mechanismRevenue AnalyticsThe business requires in-depth revenue and volume analysis that includes:• Volume trend and product mix analysis (International vs. Domestic)• Production of key business drivers (e.g. volumes, transactions, etc.) to be used in strategic planning, annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting• Proactive identification of development areas in designated markets; financial support of market development strategy• Support in pricing and interchange related discussion concerning the covered markets, to include the impacts of both pricing and interchanges on client profitability• Management of ad hoc/monthly/quarterly/yearly analysis of Market and Client trends to be used by the all supported departments and the GCM’sIncentive and Contracts• Responsible for deal modelling for clients in the covered markets and ensure it meets business needs and internal governance and compliance requirements (includes preparing the deal approval documents) • Review incentive deal proposals with geo/functional teams and provide feedback where appropriate to optimize risk-adjusted returns. Provide recommendation to senior leadership team on their financial viability and execution risks.• Detailed deal tracking for all executed deals in the covered markets, providing management with real time analysis on deals performance. • Provides financial analysis for forecasting contra-revenues. Review and provide challenge to sales teams to obtain realistic projections for existing deals and new deals. • Deal reforecasting on a monthly/quarterly basis and budget process• Collaborate with other internal stakeholders (Legal, Client Contract Management, Controlling, etc) to ensure that the GCC & RoGCC client incentive contracts are executed in an efficient manner, properly accounted and meets internal governance and compliance requirements.Expense management:• Proactive management of cross-functional & geography expense planning. Financial leadership in forecast and budget process for the markets; Tracking and monthly performance, understanding of variances.• Advisory and guidance to cost center managers so they are informed of their approved budgets & forecasts and their commitment to budget/forecast on a continuous basis. To build and maintain relationships with cost center managers to ensure they are aware of budget forecasts timelines and data requirements• Participation in continuous improvement activities to exceed customer expectations and promote a professional finance organization.Reporting Relationships & Interactions• Based in the Dubai office, reports to Vice President & CFO, GCC and NALP• Key interfaces with senior members of sales, global client incentives and senior leadership teams to review incentive deal proposals – provide feedback and alternatives to deal terms and structure to optimize risk-adjusted returns • The incumbent has to work with various stakeholders from Sales, Product, Marketing and Finance, to establish an efficient process that can meet business needs as well as satisfy governance and compliance requirements• This individual is expected to interact effectively with all levels of internal management and staff• Strong interpersonal skills will be required to address on-going needs of a complex, matrix reporting structure, and multinational organization• Multicultural sensitivity and interpersonal relationship management skills are essential including the ability to work effectively as part of a team

    • Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, accounting, mathematics, economics, or related quantitative field • Excellent business acumen • At least 5 years of relevant financial analysis work experience• Ability to cultivate effective relationships and communicate effectively with executive management• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills; able to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses • Expert skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Hyperion and TM1 experience is an advantage • Proven expertise in modelling techniques and managing large data sets • Must be detail oriented to ensure accuracy and quality of output • Strong bias for action and ability to proactively recognize and resolve issues • Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and produce time sensitive deliverables

    We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

    ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world’s most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise – 3600 offices in over 80 countries – we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

    ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership.
    Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

    Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

    IT & Telecommunications
    Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
    Banking, Finance & Legal
    Sales & Business Development
    Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
    Human Resources & Training
    Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
    Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
    Executive Recruitment
    Emiratization Solutions
    Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
    Managed Service Provider Solutions
    Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
    Outsourced Staffing Solutions More

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    Financial Planning & Analyst – 10mths contract | Manpower Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    1. PurposeWorking in a matrixed organization, reporting directly to Vice President, GCC and NALP Finance, and working closely with BPO and BD team, Financial Analyst supports the clients facing organization to provide financial business support. Responsibility areas cover all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting, driving and maintaining high standard of financial discipline, business decision support and accountability within the designated market. The role will constantly enhance existing processes and procedures as well as propose new ones. S/he will work closely with the Vice President Finance; Finance Business Partners and BPO to lead the development and delivery of the Budget, Forecast and Multi-Year Growth Plans driving efficiencies, monitoring resources utilization, supporting resources allocations and proposing the right costing model as well as cross charging mechanismRevenue AnalyticsThe business requires in-depth revenue and volume analysis that includes:• Volume trend and product mix analysis (International vs. Domestic)• Production of key business drivers (e.g. volumes, transactions, etc.) to be used in strategic planning, annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting• Proactive identification of development areas in designated markets; financial support of market development strategy• Support in pricing and interchange related discussion concerning the covered markets, to include the impacts of both pricing and interchanges on client profitability• Management of ad hoc/monthly/quarterly/yearly analysis of Market and Client trends to be used by the all supported departments and the GCM’sIncentive and Contracts• Responsible for deal modelling for clients in the covered markets and ensure it meets business needs and internal governance and compliance requirements (includes preparing the deal approval documents) • Review incentive deal proposals with geo/functional teams and provide feedback where appropriate to optimize risk-adjusted returns. Provide recommendation to senior leadership team on their financial viability and execution risks.• Detailed deal tracking for all executed deals in the covered markets, providing management with real time analysis on deals performance. • Provides financial analysis for forecasting contra-revenues. Review and provide challenge to sales teams to obtain realistic projections for existing deals and new deals. • Deal reforecasting on a monthly/quarterly basis and budget process• Collaborate with other internal stakeholders (Legal, Client Contract Management, Controlling, etc) to ensure that the GCC & RoGCC client incentive contracts are executed in an efficient manner, properly accounted and meets internal governance and compliance requirements.Expense management:• Proactive management of cross-functional & geography expense planning. Financial leadership in forecast and budget process for the markets; Tracking and monthly performance, understanding of variances.• Advisory and guidance to cost center managers so they are informed of their approved budgets & forecasts and their commitment to budget/forecast on a continuous basis. To build and maintain relationships with cost center managers to ensure they are aware of budget forecasts timelines and data requirements• Participation in continuous improvement activities to exceed customer expectations and promote a professional finance organization.2d. Reporting Relationships & Interactions• Based in the Dubai office, reports to Vice President & CFO, GCC and NALP• Key interfaces with senior members of sales, global client incentives and senior leadership teams to review incentive deal proposals – provide feedback and alternatives to deal terms and structure to optimize risk-adjusted returns • The incumbent has to work with various stakeholders from Sales, Product, Marketing and Finance, to establish an efficient process that can meet business needs as well as satisfy governance and compliance requirements• This individual is expected to interact effectively with all levels of internal management and staff• Strong interpersonal skills will be required to address on-going needs of a complex, matrix reporting structure, and multinational organization• Multicultural sensitivity and interpersonal relationship management skills are essential including the ability to work effectively as part of a team

    • Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, accounting, mathematics, economics, or related quantitative field • Excellent business acumen • At least 5 years of relevant financial analysis work experience• Ability to cultivate effective relationships and communicate effectively with executive management• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills; able to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses • Expert skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Hyperion and TM1 experience is an advantage • Proven expertise in modelling techniques and managing large data sets • Must be detail oriented to ensure accuracy and quality of output • Strong bias for action and ability to proactively recognize and resolve issues • Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and produce time sensitive deliverables

    We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

    ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world’s most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise – 3600 offices in over 80 countries – we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

    ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership.
    Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

    Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

    IT & Telecommunications
    Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
    Banking, Finance & Legal
    Sales & Business Development
    Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
    Human Resources & Training
    Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
    Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
    Executive Recruitment
    Emiratization Solutions
    Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
    Managed Service Provider Solutions
    Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
    Outsourced Staffing Solutions More

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    Senior Consultant – International Tax Advisory – ITTS | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Consultant – International Tax Advisory – ITTS – RiyadhOur 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. Are you committed, thorough and outgoing – and do you have a good understanding of business and experience of international tax? If so, please read on. The opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tax professional to join a growing team in an emerging market. As an International Tax Senior, your primary focus will be advising global companies on the various regional and international tax implications of their operations. With so many offerings, you will have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. Our Tax service line in MENA is experiencing a period of significant growth so now is an excellent time to join. Sound interesting? Your key responsibilities You will be participating in the successful delivery of international tax engagements and a ssisting managers or above with identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. You will c ontribute to building and maintaining client relationships by delivering exceptional client service and c ollaborate with a team of International Tax professionals across the MENA region and globally to combine diverse cross-border experience with local tax knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries. You will work as part of a multi-jurisdictional / disciplinary team within tax and across other service lines (including working with colleagues from Transfer Pricing, Transaction Tax, Indirect Tax, People Advisory Services etc.) in terms of pursuing, and delivering engagements and a ssist in managing engagement economics by suggesting engagement budget, tracking fees and communicating issues to project managers. You will be building internal relationships within international tax team and across other service lines and coaching more junior staff through delegation and on the job training whilst taking ownership of continuous technical knowledge development through on the job learning and self-development.

    Skills and attributes for success If you are a client driven, strategically and commercially aware, excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral, enthusiastic with flexible attitude to work strong motivator and interested in developing career in international tax, you will be perfect for the role. To qualify for the role you must have – Bachelor’s Degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting, Finance or a related field – A minimum of 3 years of relevant Tax experience, in either business or industry – Prior exposure to international taxation with focus on inbound and outbound investments – Strong organisational, project delivery, analytical and verbal/written communication skills – Proven track record with a leading professional services firm – Experience of delivering on international tax projects and on the job coaching of more junior team members Ideally, you’ll also have – An approved professional qualification or equivalent (e.g. ADIT / ATT / ACCA / CPA / ACA / CA / LLB or MBA, or MA, MSc or PhD in Tax, Economics, Accounting or Finance) – Proficiency in Arabic language What we look for You’ll proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of global developments in international tax landscape so that you can better advise our clients. In return we’ll provide investment in the right sort of training and offer you the opportunities on projects and assignments that will develop and challenge you so that you’re in the best place to develop your tax career. The types of project you’ll contribute towards may include: – Expansion into new markets – Group structure reorganization and / or rationalisation – Review of operating model including permanent establishment risk, withholding taxes, transfer pricing etc. – Review of holding structure, capital structure and financing arrangements – Review of IP structure – BEPS risk assessments Whatever the projects and assignments you work on you can be confident that you’re contributing towards helping our clients to develop and execute their international tax strategy ensuring technical excellence and providing the highest levels of client service. 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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    Tax Consultant – Business Tax Advisory – Saudi National | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our 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. The opportunity Our BTA tax service line operates as a team of highly experienced tax professionals who focus on delivering efficient and effective resources to companies in the region. You will work with organizations and individuals to structure transactions and operations in a tax-effective manner. This includes helping clients to mitigate tax risk and comply effectively with tax laws. You will help businesses meet complex demands for tax reporting, compliance, planning, strategy and controversy. By integrating technical and industry knowledge with established methodologies, you will work with a wide range of businesses and corporations to help them develop and implement effective, practical and sustainable tax strategies. You will assist in looking after service delivery, coordination, issue resolution, and contract management of projects where you will be expected to draft tax advisory memos and reports to address client concerns. Your key responsibilities You will be responsible for the preparation of tax research memos and tax advisory reports and assist with local state tax return preparation and attend meetings with the local Tax Authority on client related tax matters. You will establish, maintain and strengthen valued internal and external relationships and ensure that the services delivered to clients is of the highest quality. You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate and drive performance-improvement solutions. You will support the team in marketing and business development initiatives to grow our BTA client base in the region and build a positive learning culture by coaching and counseling junior team members. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our Tax Quality guidelines.

    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 2 years of experience in Corporate Tax, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment. 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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    Senior Associate – Core Assurance (External Audit) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Requirements:- Professional qualification.- Experience in big four is a must.- Proficiency in Arabic 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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    Associate Consultant | Acuvon Consulting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    DesignationAssociate (all levels)About UsAcuvon Arabia Management Consulting Limited is a management consulting company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia a branch of mother company Acuvon Consulting Private Limited based in Delhi, India.Our clients belong to diverse set of sectors i.e. Retail, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Fintech, Pharmaceutical and Public Sector (Government) and BFSI (including Private Equity and Family Offices).Our mandates typically range from developing business strategy, growth plans and implementation roadmap, operational and financial restructuring, financial modeling and validation, development of business cycles and process improvement, performance measurement and reporting and commercial and financial due diligence (Buy side).Our employees are graduates of top-tier engineering, business schools, chartered accountants and bring in a diverse set of prior experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer.Role SummaryYou will be a part of a client-facing team. Your role would require you to lead work-streams in addition to supporting the Project Lead/Client directors in accomplishing project delivery mandates. You would be required to actively contribute to internal organizational and business development initiatives. This role is based in Riyadh, and requires you to travel within Saudi Arabia and UAE on need basis.Expectations? Understand independently the business and client context and ensure thinking has adequate relevance and depth to client problem? Build rapport with client team members & help client in defining strategic direction of their organization? Ability to take project ownership and manage difficult client situations? Interact/address CXO-level audience and deliver impactful presentations / workshops? Lead project work streams independently? Deliver client ready documents containing robust and implementable solutions? Critically evaluate, review and enrich the level of recommendations of the team as a whole? Flexible to work in new domain (functions/industries) out of comfort zone? Willing to groom analysts and actively support them as required? Actively contribute to preparation of business proposals and conceptualization of internal initiatives? Comfortable travelling and staying in Saudi Arabia and UAE on need basis

    Education, Experience and Skill-Set? Full time Graduate or Post-Graduate from premier school ? Excellent problem solving and communication skills? Minimum 1-6 years of relevant work experience? Advanced Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint ? Exposure to one or more of: Retail / BFSI / Healthcare and Pharmaceutical? Exposure to financial analysis, data analysis, process development / improvementWe arrange for travel to client location and also ensure comfortable accommodation at the client-site for our employees.Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Mixed working model between office and work from home in view of current COVID pandemic situation)For more info please visit us on www.acuvon.com

    We are a young team with diverse backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about making an impact, working with our clients to help them achieve their vision and goals.

    By working on a plethora of engagements across geographies, industries and with organization sizes ranging from small independent businesses to large corporations, we have been able to translate the richness of past engagements into solution offerings for specific firm life-cycle stages. Through our years of varied experience, we have been able to mesh together solutions that bring sustainable and lasting results for our clients. More

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    Data Analytics Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Information Strategy, Architecture, and Governance practice will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations uncover enterprise insights and drive business results using smarter data analytics. We focus on a collection of organisational technology capabilities, including business intelligence, data management, and data assurance that help our clients drive innovation, growth, and change within their organisations in order to keep up with the changing nature of customers and technology. You’ll make impactful decisions by mixing mind and machine to leverage data, understand and navigate risk, and help our clients gain a competitive edge.Our team focuses on helping clients understand, plan for, and realise the strategic business opportunities presented by information technology. In joining, you’ll help us to bridge the gaps between business units and the Information Technology departments and unite them around a shared vision that powers the business by aligning Information Technology Strategy to business strategy, goals and strategic priorities.Job Description SummaryA career in our Analytics Technology practice, within Data and Analytics Technology services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organizations uncover enterprise insights and drive business results using smarter data analytics. We focus on a collection of organizational technology capabilities, including business intelligence, data management, and data assurance that help our clients drive innovation, growth, and change within their organizations in order to keep up with the changing nature of customers and technology.You’ll make impactful decisions by mixing mind and machine to leverage data, understand and navigate risk, and help our stakeholders gain a competitive edge.Our team helps clients navigate various analytics applications to get the most value out of their technology investment and foster confidence in their business intelligence. As part of our team, you’ll help is implement enterprise data products and data management applications that improve operational effectiveness and provide actionable data analytics and insights.As the Lead Data Scientist your responsibilities will include:•    Lead implementation of data products for the Middle East Firm.•    Provide data architecture and technical delivery guidance to the Data Analytics team.  •    Implement enhancements to a central Data warehouse solution for the firm. •    Lead an agile DevOps software team to create innovative applications.•    Lead a team in data-science and machine-learning efforts in support of PwC clients.•    Oversee exploratory data analysis of sample data sets to advise the Data Lab leads on the incorporation of AI into their labs and applications.•    Analyze requirements, estimate production time, design solutions, code solutions, test solutions, and document work.•    Assist in the definition of application architecture.•    Mentor team of data scientists and provides algorithmic recommendations depending on the data set, acting as SME.•    Ensure adherence to best practices, management processes, and technical constraints.•    Design and conduct training on AI/ML, NPL techniques.•    Assist in the drafting of business cases, project plans, test reports, risk assessments, and other project specific documentation.•    Acts as client liaison in the development of application functional documentation, including technical specs document, technical data sheets, operational manuals, and training materials.•    Must be functional in a coach/player role.

    To be successful in this role, your background must include the following:•    Bachelors degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or similar engineering discipline.•    Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in agile/scrum software development, data science settings with a focus on developing projects using Data warehousing and cloud environments (e.g. Azure, Google Cloud, Digital Ocean)•    Strong Experience in Microsoft Development Toolkit (SSIS, SSAS, Azure Data Factory, Visual Studio)•    Experience with Databricks•    Experience with NoSQL, Relational, Multimodal and Graph databases.•    Experience in designing and implementing User Interfaces at an Enterprise Level. •    Strong system architecture and design experience to include deploying production enterprise applications in cloud environments that use AI/ML.•    Experience with scripting and programming languages in Python, R and Java.•    Experience in Design Thinking workshops and all related activities, designing solutions that balance user needs, commercial interests, and technological constraints, and including design strategy, service design, design research.•    Experience planning and executing customer design projects through holistic understanding of problem areas, iterative solution design, executive stakeholder management, and integration of business and technical experts.•    Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research and synthesizing to provide insights, identify opportunities, and generate conceptual frameworks.Following skills are nice to have:•    Strong experience with Machine Learning algorithms, techniques and tools.•    Experience with Jira, Confluence, Visio, MS DevOps, and MS Project.•    Experience with Amazon Web Services deployments.•    Master’s degree in Data Science•    Experience with opensource development tools (GitHub, GitLab, etc.).

    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.

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    Group Finance Manager | Al Ahmadani Medical Center

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A group of privately owned family businesses operating within Healthcare, Real Estate, Education, Pharma, Medical Services among others; is looking for a Finance Manager to lead the Group. Should have a strong background in Finance, Financial Planning & Budgeting, Business Development (Strategic), and an understanding of local businesses practices and commercial trends. He/She should develop effective financial strategies, guide efforts towards financial stability, monitor all financial activities, promote revenue growth, ensure compliance with accounting regulations, and maintain good relationships with investors.

    Fluent in English & Arabic.Age:35 to 45 years oldNationality: OpenGender: MaleQualification: Master Degree in FinanceLocally available candidates with a NOC to transfer sponsorship is the requirement.The incumbent must have at least 8 years of Managerial experience with strong analytical skills, good strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, exceptional numerical proficiency, excellent leadership and team management skills. Should have a strong background in Finance, Financial Planning & Budgeting, Business Development (Strategic), and an understanding of local businesses practices and commercial trends. He/She should develop effective financial strategies, guide efforts towards financial stability, monitor all financial activities, promote revenue growth, ensure compliance with accounting regulations, and maintain good relationships with investors.Responsibilities include but not limited too:-Directing financial planning and strategy.Analyzing and reporting on financial performance.Overseeing audit and tax functions.Developing and implementing accounting policies.Preparing forecasts and comprehensive budgets.Training accounting staff.Reviewing departmental budgets.Assessing, managing, and minimizing risk.Analyzing complex financial data.Managing internal controls.

    Established in 1995 as Alahmadani Dental Clinic and recently relocated and expanded into Alahmadani Medical Center now including a Dental Laboratory, Pharmacy, Plastic surgery, Paediatrics, Physiotherapy & Chiropractic. We strive to provide the best standard of care to our patients and to the society. Our vision is to provide the best health care that is affordable and readily accessible to our community. We take this further by providing education on nutrition, lifestyle and complimentary health therapies to all people living in our community. More