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About the Role

Deloitte, a global leader in professional services, is seeking a Senior in Audit & Assurance to join its Financial Sector team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role offers a career opportunity within one of the world's largest professional services firms. You will contribute to delivering high-quality audit services, solving complex challenges, and supporting sustainable growth for clients, while fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture. As a Senior in Audit & Assurance within the Financial Sector, you will play a crucial role in demonstrating and developing your capabilities in various areas of audit delivery. This position is full-time and based in Riyadh.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trust and credibility with stakeholders by understanding their service level expectations and individual priorities.
• Deliver high-quality services by demonstrating a practical awareness of the impact of regulation and risk management on business processes and controls.
• Take responsibility for understanding key statistics and industry matters pertaining to an entity before an engagement begins.
• Adapt template referral instructions to clearly outline the scope of procedures to be performed, including areas of audit focus.
• Understand the structure of group audits and the intended audience for referral instructions.
• Liaise effectively with onshore and offshore Centers of Excellence in the delivery of relevant tasks, understanding delegated work scopes and the importance of providing accurate and complete information.
• Assist in tracking deliverables from component auditors and understanding their relevance and importance.
• Appropriately link risks, controls, procedures, and findings from allocated sections across the EMS file on a timely basis.
• Articulate audit quality milestones, demonstrate how teams achieve completeness of these milestones, and explain their contribution to overall audit quality.
• Understand the rationale behind the timings of the audit plan and be prepared to challenge whether work can be performed earlier in the audit cycle.
• Prepare documentation by anticipating reviewer questions and distinguishing accounting judgments and conclusions from auditing judgments and conclusions.
• Develop relationships beyond the finance function to better understand the entity's business and apply professional skepticism.
• Maintain a practical awareness of the risks associated with the engagement lifecycle, the regulatory environment, and relevant practice protection policies.
• Build your understanding of Deloitte's purpose and values, exploring opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal learning and development, acting as a brand ambassador to attract top talent.
• Understand expectations and demonstrate personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Actively focus on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understand how your daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A degree in Accounting or a related field; a graduate degree is desired.
• 4+ years of experience in public auditing and accounting, preferably with Big Audit Firms.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, inspect client financial records, compile and analyze data, prepare detailed audit reports, and resolve accounting research issues.
• Proven ability to plan and manage engagements and people, ensuring deliverables meet work plan specifications and deadlines.
• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking, and Writing).

Skills and Expertise

• Audit and Audit & Assurance
• Financial Sector expertise
• Regulation and Risk Management
• Engagement Planning and Audit Procedures
• Group Audit principles
• Collaboration with Centers of Excellence
• Deliverables Tracking
• Risk Assessment and Audit Quality
• Audit Plan development
• Documentation preparation
• Accounting and Auditing Judgements
• Professional Skepticism
• Understanding of the Engagement Lifecycle
• Leadership capabilities
• Commitment to Personal Learning and Development
• Effective Communication and Relationship Building skills

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience. International accounting qualifications such as CA, ACCA, or CPA are desired, with a preference for CA. Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English) will be given preference.

About the Role

Women First Jobs is seeking a technically proficient Pre-Sales Consultant specializing in Apple products and solutions for a client in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is designed to support sales growth by leveraging technical expertise and a comprehensive understanding of the Apple ecosystem. The Pre-Sales Consultant will collaborate with the sales team to engage potential customers, present tailored solutions, and demonstrate the value of Apple technology in addressing diverse business needs.

The ideal candidate will act as an advisor, connecting complex technical capabilities with tangible business value for prospective clients. This role requires a proactive approach to understanding client challenges and architecting solutions that maximize the potential of Apple technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Possess expert-level technical knowledge of Apple products, services, and solutions to support the sales team during customer engagements.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations that articulate the value proposition of Apple solutions to prospective customers.
• Collaborate with clients to gather and analyze their business requirements, identifying how Apple solutions can address their specific needs.
• Design and propose customized solutions that leverage Apple technology, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Equip the sales team with essential technical information, tools, and documentation to facilitate the sales process.
• Assist in the preparation of responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and craft detailed proposals that communicate technical capabilities and business benefits.
• Deliver training sessions for the sales team on new product features and market strategies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. An MBA is considered a strong asset.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a pre-sales or technical sales role, with a preference for experience within the technology or IT sector.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of Apple products, services, and the broader Apple ecosystem.
• Proven track record of successful client engagement and solution selling methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Required Skills

• Expertise in Apple products, services, and solutions.
• Proficiency in conducting product demonstrations and delivering presentations.
• Skilled in business requirements analysis and solution design.
• Experience in responding to Request for Proposals (RFPs) and proposal writing.
• Competency in providing training and possessing excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability in client engagement and solution selling.
• Strong teamwork and project management capabilities.

Role Details

This is a full-time position for a Pre-Sales Consultant specializing in Apple solutions. The role requires 2-5 years of experience and is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

About the Role

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC is seeking a Commercial Tourism Partnerships Manager to play a key role in the successful delivery of a major international sporting event in Saudi Arabia. This position will focus on driving tourism-related commercial opportunities, developing destination-led travel initiatives, and fostering collaborations with industry stakeholders to enhance visitor engagement and international appeal.

Role Context and Location

The role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with potential deployment to Al Khobar depending on operational needs. Significant engagement with partners across Riyadh and Jeddah is expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic commercial partnerships with key entities in the travel and tourism ecosystem, including airlines, travel agencies, tour operators, destination management companies (DMCs), and hospitality providers.
• Identify and execute commercial opportunities to enhance tourism demand and increase international visitor inflow for the event.
• Lead negotiation processes and manage relationships with key partners in the travel and tourism sector.
• Design and support the implementation of travel packages, tourism campaigns, and destination marketing initiatives linked to the sporting event.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve commercial and tourism growth objectives.
• Monitor market trends, visitor behavior, and performance metrics to optimize partner strategies and campaign effectiveness.
• Coordinate with hospitality, transport, and destination partners to ensure a seamless visitor experience during the event period.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in sales, business development, partnerships, account management, or related commercial roles within the tourism, travel, aviation, hospitality, or destination management sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in managing relationships with airlines, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), travel agencies, DMCs, hotels, and tourism authorities.
• Proven track record in developing tourism products, travel packages, or destination-led commercial initiatives.
• Solid understanding of tourism distribution channels, B2B sales methodologies, and customer acquisition strategies.
• Previous exposure to major events, particularly sports events, working with tourism boards, or involvement in large-scale destination marketing initiatives is highly desirable.

Essential Skills

• Sales and Business Development
• Partnership and Account Management
• Commercial Acumen within Tourism and Travel Sectors
• Aviation, Hospitality, and Destination Management Expertise
• Relationship Management
• Understanding of Tourism Distribution Channels
• B2B Sales and Customer Acquisition Strategies
• Familiarity with Digital Travel Platforms, Online Booking Ecosystems, and Travel Technologies is an advantage.
• Experience with Major Events, Sports Events, Tourism Boards, and Destination Marketing.
• Negotiation and Stakeholder Management
• Strong Communication Skills
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure event environment.

Contract Details

This is a contract position with Talent Blueprint FZ LLC. The contract duration is from July 2026 to March 2027. The role requires 5-10 years of experience.