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  • Assurance – OAS – Digital Trust – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Digital Project Management practice, within Project Portfolio Management services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations balance long term strategies and short term imperatives to optimise their investments and strategic activity required to achieve the organisation’s business objectives. We help enhance organisations project and programme performance by identifying alternative project approaches, consistently aligning projects with corporate strategy, setting the tone and pace of programmes from the outset, responding quickly and effectively to crisis situations, and extracting value from agile programme delivery.As part of our team, you’ll help our clients leverage digital technology to enable real time decision making, proactive project, programme and portfolio management, and seamless collaboration across the business. You’ll help provide a transparent management environment that creates change in programme effectiveness and programme information to ensure focus remains on delivery.- 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 Manager, 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:- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.- Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

  • Regional Project Manager – Fixed Term Worker | Standard Chartered Bank – UAE

    Employment: Full Time

    The role-holder is responsible to lead/support initiatives within the IBOR Transition Programme impacting CCIB clients and GAMs/FAMs/Sales reps, at the same time be the champion on project management activities, driving a value-driven change management approach. A multi-faceted candidate is sought who:* Demonstrates a dynamic role which can shift between change manager / product owner / project manager / business analyst depending on the regional requirement for CCIB client engagement* Ensures business needs are well understood and delivered* Supports/leads project management and change management activities ensuring business readiness* Leads by example change management best practice on initiatives driven by the CCIB Client Engagement workstream* Maintains a balanced approach in project management and change delivery that aims to maximise ROI, minimize rework, and ensure solutions are built for the long term* Raises awareness and understanding of change management best practice (within/beyond the bank)* Ensures roles and responsibilities defined are observed and hence drive the right level of accountabilityKey responsibilities are:* Conduit between the IBOR Central Team, GAMs and FAMs* Review Client Data Quality and updates when client information may change* Liaison with the CCIB Outreach Team* Liaison with GAM / FAM and relevant product sales teams* Sourcing SME Knowledge (with the IBOR Central Team)Regulatory & Business conduct* Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct* Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank.* This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.Other Responsibilities* Leverage the opportunity provided by Corporate Social Responsibility to enhance the Group’s internal and external reputation and indirectly influence the bottom line.* Promote the Group’s brand and Here for good with clients and regulators.* Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures.* Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders and staff.Key Stakeholders* Regional GAM/FAM/Product reps managing CCIB client relationships* Regional GB / CB Product MT members* Country Business Heads, regional / Country COOs and their representatives* IBOR Central team* Workstream / PSC leads and Project Managers for the CCIB Client Engagement workstream* CCIB Client Outreach Team* The broader IBOR Programme team

    * Looking for a candidate for Fixed Term Worker contract (12-18 months)* Relevant years of experience/knowledge preferred in project and change management principles, approaches, methodologies, tools and phases of the project lifecycle (both Waterfall and Agile)* Preferably PMP / Agile Project Management;* Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.) PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Visio, and Microsoft Project desirable* Previous experience working on a regulatory transformation initiative* Excellent multitasking and prioritizing skills* Resilient and tenacious, able to deliver amidst ambiguity and tight timelines.* Ability to clearly articulate complex issues concisely and problem-solving skills* Able to look at issues holistically and to propose effective solutions that exhibit sound judgment, risk management, and business understanding* Strong ability to influence people without direct authority

    Standard Chartered Bank started in 1958 in UAE with its first branch in Sharjah. The Group’s business gradually increased in Dubai with the opening of several branches and today, Dubai is the administrative hub of the Middle East and South Asia Region. In its 43rd year, the Bank enjoys the position of having the most extensive branch network among foreign international banks in UAE with 10 branches emirate-wide.
    Standard Chartered is an international bank, focused on the established and emerging markets of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America with an extensive global network of more than 600 offices in over 50 countries. The three principal business groups are Global Markets, Personal Banking and Corporate and Institutional Banking.
    In UAE, we are one of the leading banks, offering an extensive range of products and services for personal customers, local companies, multinational corporate and financial institutions. More

  • Facility Management Consultant | NES Global

    Employment: Contract

    TAX FREE Contractual job opportunity has just been made available for a locally available and arabic speaking Facility Management Consultant by a leading company to be based in Qatar.A full-time Facility Management Consultant (FMC) dedicated to the client.The FMC shall manage the overall administration, daily maintenance activities and Rapid Response demand support works, and any other work required by the client.The client will provide office and storage space at the client site Facility for FMC.The FMC shall conduct, at minimum, bi-weekly meetings with the client, Site Services Supervisor to discuss any maintenance issues, rapid response demand support, procedural updates, or other issues affecting the services performed.In addition, FMC must perform the work requirements including but not limited to the following tasks:Overseeing all contracts and providers for services including security, parking, cleaning, catering, maintenance, elevators, water supplying and so on.Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including cleaning, maintenance, security.Ensuring that basic facilities are well-maintained.Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards.Working on Improving work efficiency of Facility Section.Oversees and supervises the quality of work for other employees and consultants to ensure that all tasks are performed correctly, efficiently, and effectively.Overseeing building projects, renovations and refurbishments.Checks completed work by vendors and contractors.Ensures security and emergency preparedness procedures are implemented properly.Ensures that the facility is clean and maintained according to Clients policy and procedures.Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality control or quality-assurance programs and procedures.Establish and maintain inventory, records, and documentation systems.Coordinate with supervisors for all facility section parts and assure the quality of performance.Prepare the required Purchase Requests for Facility Section whenever required.Prepare the required Tendering Documents for Facility Section whenever required.

    The FMC shall possess Min. 10 years of proven experience managing large asset management/facility maintenance projects.Bilingual – English and Arabic speaker is a must.Five or more years of experience with Governmental organization.

    We know how important people are to a business. We understand what’s needed to match highly skilled technical and engineering candidates with some of the largest organisations and engineering projects around the globe. We have supplied talent to the energy, infrastructure, life sciences and IT sectors for over 30 years and we’re incredibly proud of our reputation.
    Now an international organisation with offices in Europe, Asia, America, Australia, Russia, Africa and the Middle East, we lead the way in supporting worldwide technical and engineering talent and we work with an enviable network of clients. In 2011, we achieved sales of 383 million British Pound.
    With more than 4,400 contracted personnel on assignments globally, our position is set to grow stronger as the world looks to develop safer and more sustainable energy resources. The promise of our future lies in our unrivalled insight into the industry: and the talent that works in it. More

  • Manager – Cairo Centre of Excellence | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their on-going strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data – and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You will use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.Our tailored external audit services help build trust and confidence through transparency, clarity and consistency. We are 79,000+ professionals based worldwide across 150 countries. Audit services involve reporting on the fairness in all material respects with which a client’s audited financial statements are presented, in conformity with the applicable financial reporting framework.The opportunityEY’s Centre of Excellence practice in Cairo is recruiting Managers, to start from September 2020. This practice supports audit engagements across the MENA region both remotely and through travel to MENA offices.Your key responsibilitiesAs a Manager, you’ll manage the delivery of audit engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the Senior Manager / Partner and executing it in compliance with Ernst & Young’s policies and protocols. When required, you’ll personally execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement. You’ll also assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders as well as participate in business development initiatives.You’ll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and confirm that work delivered to clients is of a high quality. As part of this, you’ll anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues, as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you’ll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring. You will also contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Assurance professionals and contribute to the maintenance of an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff.

    Skills and attributes for successPro- 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, including a degree and accounting qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, CA- At least six years of professional experience in an audit, accounting or finance role- Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques and experience managing teams- Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm- Proficiency in the Arabic language- Experience of risk-based audit process- Project Management experience- Understanding of currently applicable and upcoming IFRS- Knowledge of use of audit tools and data analytic tools- Coaching, mentoring and counselling experience- Fluent English communication skills- Effective presentation skillsIdeally, you’ll also have- Experience working with clients in the GCC countriesWhat we look forWe 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.What working at EY offers- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us.Build your legacy with us.Apply now.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.
    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

  • Seniors & Assistant Manager – Audit | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Seniors & Assistant Managers – Audit, Cairo Centre Of ExcellenceFrom small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their on-going strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data – and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You will use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.Our tailored external audit services help build trust and confidence through transparency, clarity and consistency. We are 79,000+ professionals based worldwide across 150 countries. Audit services involve reporting on the fairness in all material respects with which a client’s audited financial statements are presented, in conformity with the applicable financial reporting framework.The opportunityEY’s Centre of Excellence practice in Cairo is recruiting across Senior ranks, to start from September 2020. This practice supports audit engagements across the MENA region both remotely and through travel to MENA offices.Your key responsibilitiesAs a member of the Audit team you will participate in audit engagements, working effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress. You will also help prepare for meetings with target management teams, and participate in these meetings, and assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties.Actively establishing internal relationships and identifying and escalating potential business opportunities for EY will be essential, as well contributing to people initiatives, including recruiting and retaining assurance professionals. With a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, you’ll escalate issues as appropriate. You’ll confirm that the work delivered to clients is of high quality and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer.

    Skills and attributes for successPro- 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• A bachelors degree in a related subject• At least 3 years of professional experience in external auditIdeally, you’ll also have• A professional qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, CA• Track record with a leading audit firmWhat we look forWe 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.What we can offer you• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact usBuild your legacy with us.Apply now.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.
    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

  • Assistant Vice President, Corporate Finance | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse are currently engaged with one of our leading Banking client’s whom are in the process of looking to identify an Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Corporate Finance within their regional Structured Finance division.This post shall offer support to the senior management team across the origination, due diligence and execution of corporate finance transactions within their regional MEA coverage. This desk will have a focus towards the support of both marketing activities along with the monitoring and analysis of existing transactions. This AVP will be responsible for the oversight of strong credit analysis, financial modelling and compliance documentation activities to ensure strong business traction, client engagement and transaction monitoring. In conjunction, the AVP will play a pivotal role in working, on behalf of this business entity, in interaction with internal departments spanning syndications, compliance monitoring and operations; whereby internal governance can be aligned to ensure efficient client engagement and revenue optimization.

    The client will look for a banking/investment professional with a minimum of 3 years of experience within a corporate finance or investment banking related discipline. Candidates will also be expected to deliver a strong understanding of credit analysis and related topics linking to corporate lending and the arena of wholesale banking. Successful candidates shall need to possess an educational background, with either an MBA or CFA qualification, whereby they are able to demonstrate excellent analytical skills and product knowledge whilst also possessing the skills to manage certain client interactions to develop marketing and achieve revenue-based targets. The client will ideally look for candidates already in the regional (UAE or GCC) market with an appreciation for the market trends, industry parameters and an insight to regional macro-economics.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

  • GM – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob 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 Manager, 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:- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.- Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

  • Business Set-Up Advisor for a Management Consultancy | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Full Time

    Business Set-Up Advisor up to 10k Aed for a Management Consultancy in UAE• Display strong sales, negotiation, listening, empathy and organizational skills in the pursuit of converting leads into sales• Deliver consistently high sales performance as defined by Dept. Head in line with colleagues• Manage client portfolio and advise them on the most appropriate setup for their desired business activity

    • POSITION: BUSINESS SET UP ADVISOR• SALARY: up to 10,000 AED all-inclusive, depending on experience and qualifications• HIRING COMPANY: Business Management Consultancy• WORK LOCATION: Dubai/Sharjah, UAE• AVAILABILITY: Can join immediately• EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PermanentCANDIDATE PROFILE:• Open to ANY nationality• Male or Female, below 40 years oldQUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or any relevant course• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience of which 2-3 year’s experience in company formation and business set-up• Proficient in English and Arabic• Achieving targets (set realistically but to stretch abilities)• Involves in developing lead channels, scoping new areas of business, cold calling, developing strategic partners, networking, document creation, client interfacing and maintaining the client data base Sales Professionals need to be multi-talented• UAE driving license is a plus

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More