Job Specification

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Permanent

Job Summary

• Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: Investment Director
• Reporting line: Chief Investment Officer (CIO)
• Preferred nationality: KSA Nationals only

The Company

Our client is a fully owned subsidiary of one of the largest companies globally.  Operating within VC, the company was established to encourage entrepreneurship within the Kingdom, investing in promising start-ups across various verticals.

Job Overview

Investment Directors are deal leaders, accountable for all aspects of investment circle and portfolio management. Capable of fully independent activity in all aspects of investment and fee earning activities (e.g.origination, structuring, and execution).  Investment Directors represent the firm in various important occasions.

Key Responsibilities

• Investment
  • Lead a team of investment professionals and advisors to identify and evaluate opportunities, conduct commercial/financial/legal due diligence
  • Create investment cases, investment conclusions and present to Managing Director and Investment Committee
  • Lead or assist CIO in negotiation and structuring complex transactions
  • Finalize term sheet, contracts and other transactional documents

• Portfolio Management
  • Represent the VC firm for board observer capacity and shareholder fiduciary duties
  • Provide comprehensive solutions to business challenges related to productivity, operational excellence, transformation, implementation, and change management for portfolio companies
  • Provide support and consultancy to portfolio companies in formulating go-to-market strategy, business development, partnership, value-enhancing initiatives, fundraising, exiting etc.
  • Monitor quarterly updates of portfolio companies and industry dynamics to make sure portfolio companies going on the right track and follow up on possible additional investments
  • Develop exit plans and actively take actions to realize those plans
  • Present exit decision to CIO, MD and Investment Committee

• Fund Operations
  • Develop deep sector expertise and sector-focused networks, disseminate the expertise via internal reports, external reports and presentations
  • Represent the VC firm in roundtables, events, meetings and conferences etc.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external community, senior management and investors
  • Contribute to the firm’s organizational development and scaling internal functions
  • Support Partners on general management of the fund, including but not limited to investor outreach, fundraising, branding, marketing etc.
  • Coach and mentor a team of investment professionals, including but not limited to giving direction, providing feedback and focus resources of the most impactful investments opportunities.

Primary objectives

• Play a crucial role in growing and managing a portfolio of venture investment
• Greatly contribute to the success of portfolio companies, which in turn makes impact on the overall return of the fund
• Contribute to the firm’s organization, develop and maintain relationships with external community, senior management and investors.
• participates in fundraising activities.
• Takes an active role in investments and will often serve on the boards of portfolio companies.
• To manage a small organizational unit or industry focused group.

Key Requirements

• At least 10 years of transactional deal experience in venture capital, private equity, or investment banking
• A proven track record of success in developing long-term client relationships and providing solutions to business challenges
• Relevant and strong academic record from a top tier educational institution
• MBA preferred

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Investment Director’ in the subject line.

Job Specification

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum: 5+ years
• Industry: Construction

Job Summary

• Functional Area: Engineering
• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: Mechanicall Site Engineer
• Reporting to: Unit Head

Job Purpose

Mechanical engineer is responsible for designing, building, installing and maintaining all kinds of mechanical machinery, tool and components. He must be able to collect the field information; completing engineering calculations and analyses; selecting equipment and components; preparing design drawings and specifications. Mechanical site engineer is responsible for making sure all machinery on a given project is constructed and installed correctly as these projects are commercial construction projects and involve HVAC systems.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce specifications for design, develop, manufacture and install new or modified mechanical components or systems.
• He will be preparing calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews, and will additionally conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to project needs.
• Provide technical input for tender plan, technical evaluation and presentation of topside and other contracts related to mechanical static.
• Develop scope of works based on site inputs and inspection reports and prepare budgetary estimates for any materials and service requisition.Agreeing timescales and other
• Project specifications with clients and managers.
• Measuring the performance of mechanical components, devices, machinery and engines.
• Review and study the design of existing assets for further improvement whenever necessary.
• Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems.
• Attend to any troubleshooting, breakdown or failures related to mechanical static and provide support and solution using the safest, reliable and cost efficient approach and compliance with the world industrial standard.
• Testing, evaluating, modifying and re-testing products.
• Provides engineering information by answering queries and requests.
• Develop master plan for any non-shutdown or shutdown related activities and coordinate with HSE, Logistic and other disciplines prior execution
• Complete the projects by providing training and guiding technicians.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Alter and modify design to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions.
• Propose alternative design solutions to render the projects viable and within allocated budget.
• Review the progress of the mechanical works at site.
• Inspect the quality of the works and Materials, and make sure it is as per Quality standards and requirements.
• Develop site specific procedures, work pack and personnel mobilization plan for unit shutdown and total shutdown windows.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Providing technical advice and technical reports and documentation.
• Ensure all P&ID, piping plan, isometric drawings, assembly drawings and equipment layout are up to date and properly documented and have easy access for references.
• Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Daily and weekly work Progress Report Preparation and Keep the Record.
• Ensure proper procedures in place and in line with the standard engineering and statutory requirements prior any fabrication, testing, lifting, transportation, installation and hook up commissioning activities.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures; requesting special services.
• Make sure all the mechanical aspects of the project are completed as efficiently as possible.
• Monitor all activities and responsible to make sure that any maintenance and fabrication is strictly compliance with the company standard working procedures (HAMS), in line with ASME, API, NACE, TEMA, SSPC and etc. and company HSE policy.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Essential

1. Transferable Iqama for non-Saudis.
2. A University degree in related Engineering fields (Electrical) (Bachelor or Masters) with a valid engineering practice license.
3. Minimum of (5 to 8) years’ experience as a Site Electrical Engineer.
4. Ability to utilize an electrical CAD package such as Altium, or Auto Cad, or similar commercially available software 5. Well developed, detail oriented organizational skills.
5. Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.(English)
6. Ability to work with management to set and achieve goals based on priorities of development projects and support of internal and external customers.

Preferred qualifications

1. Preferred work experience with subcontractors, in the construction field.
2. Preferred relative experience in the Saudi Market.
3. Preference projects, Railway projects, pipeline projects, and governmental sector projects.
4. ARAMCO certified candidates are a plus.
5. PMP certificates are a plus.

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Mechanical Engineer’ in the subject

Job Specification

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum: 5+ years
• Industry: Construction

Job Summary

• Functional Area: Engineering
• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: Electrical Site Engineer
• Reporting to: Unit Head

Job Purpose

The electrical site engineer directs and oversees electrical engineering projects at construction sites, resolving issues and ensuring that work is completed according to specifications. They balance project management and engineering tasks ranging from designing electrical plans to monitoring contractors/Sub contractors. Electrical site engineers also ensure that plans and works are completed on time and according to local and national electrical codes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Estimates, prepares and assigns the resources such as manpower, materials, consumables, equipment, tools, etc., required for all electrical and related works prior to execution.
• Generally responsible for implementations and monitoring of all electrical related works at site.
  Estimating material, construction, and labor costs, and project timescales.
• Plans and analyses all possible construction methodologies and recommends the best options to the Project Manager for approval, prior to execution at site.
• Conferring with customers, engineers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering products or projects.
• Researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Interprets construction drawings and studies the contract documents and applicable standards or specifications prior to execution of any jobs
• Coordinating with technicians and other project related people.
• Testing installations and systems, and analyzing data.
• Making sure projects meet all electrical and construction safety regulations.
• Attending meetings, writing reports and giving presentations to managers and clients.
• Manages directly and provide engineering and technical supports to all the electrical work groups at site.
• Ensures that all the works done are in accordance with the approved construction drawings, contract documents, project specifications, and all applicable standards whether local, national or international standards
• Proper protection system for all electrical installation and Ensures that all site works are done according to all applicable quality standards.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans in order to perform all required inspections, and witnessing all required tests and add witness and hold points for the Client’s Inspection.
• Review inspection reports and records of Quality Control carried out on completed and running Project activities, and resolve issues and problems emerging during the Quality Control activities.
• Basic & detail engineering for provision of earthling pits of electrical installation.
• Plans the execution of all electrical related works and coordinates the works to mechanical and civil groups
• Preparing and submitting Technical Reports and produce detailed calculations.
• Daily and weekly work Progress Report Preparation and Keep the Record.
• Preparation and sending the quotation for approval, for Site Additional work.
• Ensuring that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings.
• Ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support or testing activities.
• Preparing specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials.
• Supervising and Completes projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Periodic checkup and proper Maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Submits site daily reports, inspection requests, estimates and all applicable monitoring reports on regular basis or as required.
• Provides engineering information by answering queries and requests
• Resolve issues related to electric systems or devices that arise during the course of construction.
• Should be able to manage construction schedules related to electrical elements of job sites. They work closely with both planners and utility providers to determine when project milestones need to be completed to avoid delays and maintain profitability.
• Testing the electrical system once it is installed and all systems must be tested to ensure that the system is stable and safe.
• Assign targets for accomplishments and ensure that targets are met on daily basis for all electrical groups at site.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Essential

1. Transferable Iqama for non-Saudis.
2. A University degree in related Engineering fields (Electrical) (Bachelor or Masters) with a valid engineering practice license.
3. Minimum of (5 to 8) years’ experience as a Site Electrical Engineer.
4. Ability to utilize an electrical CAD package such as Altium, or Auto Cad, or similar commercially available software 5. Well developed, detail oriented organizational skills.
5. Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.(English)
6. Ability to work with management to set and achieve goals based on priorities of development projects and support of internal and external customers.

Preferred qualifications

1. Preferred work experience with subcontractors, in the construction field.
2. Preferred relative experience in the Saudi Market.
3. Preference projects, Railway projects, pipeline projects, and governmental sector projects.
4. ARAMCO certified candidates are a plus.
5. PMP certificates are a plus.

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Electrical Engineer’ in the subject

Job Specification

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum: 8-10 years
• Industry: Investment Banking

Job Summary

• Functional Area: Investment Banking
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: Associate Director – Investment Banking
• Reporting to: Head of Investment Banking and Private Equity

JOB PURPOSE  

Responsible for the overall execution of the transaction from initial engagement through final close, including deal structure, financial modeling, internal approval/compliance processes and documentation as well as compliance with CMA and Tadawul regulations. Managing and reviewing the work of the associates and the analysts including pitch presentations, liaise with other advisors and regulators, review legal documents, manage the road shows and marketing process.. Creating and managing strategic, long-term relationships with existing clients and potential clints.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors / Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics or Business from a reputable academic institution
• Professional qualification like CFA, ACA/ACCA/CPA would be an advantage
• Must have CME-1 and CME-5 certificates
• Minimum of 8-10 years’ relevant experience in investment banking or a related field
• Specialist expertise in one or more of the following: DCM, ECM, Advisory, Private Equity, Real Estate Advisory
• Sector specialism or expertise would be advantageous
• Solid understanding of all relevant CMA regulations
• Sound presentation and communication skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Solid organizational /project management skills
• Sound technical abilities
• Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects
• Proven track record of deal origination and execution

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and prepare pitch books, financial models, valuation and pricing analysis, presentations and other documents
• Working with legal advisors and other professionals to prepare documentation and legal agreements relating to deals and advisory mandates
• Manage analysts and associates in all aspects of origination and execution, and review their work, with primary responsibility for quality control of all deliverables
• Take the lead in all aspects of the transaction process, with primary responsibility for execution of deals and advisory mandates
• Manage interactions with clients, investors and regulatory authorities during origination and execution, including arranging roadshows and marketing
• Initiate new client relationships and expand the department’s business franchise across all product areas
• Coverage of corporate and other clients, including pitching and transaction structuring
• Provide regular reports to the Head of Private Equity & Investment Banking on all deal activities
• Good understanding and working/practical of IB products; ECM, DCM, Sukuk, Advisory

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Director- IB’ in the subject

Job Specification

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum: 15+ years
• Industry: Insurance
• Nationalities: KSA nationals only

Job Summary

• Functional Area: Audit
• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: Head of Internal Audit
• Reporting to: CEO

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure development and implementation of Financial and Accounting Policies.
• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the CEO and make recommendations on both strategy and operations.
• Assist in development of financial planning and analysis exercises/reports.
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems.
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate financial procedures.
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations and corporate/overhead cost allocation.
• Ensure submission of statement(s) / returns / report to the regulatory authorities on periodic basis.
• Ensures proper provisioning of employees “End of Service” benefits.
• Ensures timely payment to reinsurers / reinsurance brokers /other insurance companies / agents / co insurers / vendors / employees.
• Oversees account receivables management and provide support to collection activities.
• Serve as a key point contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits.
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed.
• Oversee cash, investment, and asset management.
• Oversee the accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Oversee financing strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships.
• Organize meetings of the Board of Directors, its sub committees and Annual General body Meeting.
• Build and maintain relationships with representative of government authorities / agencies/ tax advisors / external auditors / financial institutions etc.
• Disseminate financial related information as and when required.
• Ensure accuracy of statistics for onward submission to government / regulatory authorities / agencies etc.
• Mentor and develop a direct team, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic.
• Ensure capacity building interventions within the company to develop internal resources.
• Ensures formulation and implantation of Financial and Accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensures preparation of financial statements, returns and timely submission of the same.
• Organise meetings of the BOD and its sub committees and Annual General Meeting .
• Monitor recovery / collection of accounts receivable.
• Ensure smooth functioning of the division.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience/Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years experience in Financial reporting, budgeting and managing others in a large scale commercial or Industrial environment out of which 10 years in a senior Finance position in insurance.
• Cooperative Insurance Companies Control Law-SAMA
• Insurance Market code of Conduct Regulation SAMA
• Anti Fraud Regulation SAMA
• Law and implementing Regulation SAMA
• CMA Regulation
• TADAWUL Regulations
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• GAAP standards

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘CFO – Insurance’ in the subject

Job Specification

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum: 10+ years
• Industry: Fine arts
• Nationalities: Open to all nationalities residing in KSA

Job Summary

• Functional Area: Finance
• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: HR Officer
• Reporting to: Operations Director

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Operations Director, the Financial Controller is responsible for all financial, accounting and business analysis processes for the company. The Financial Controller also plays a key role in strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Finance
• Maintain the Chart of Accounts in Accounting System;
• Develop budget templates to analyze profitability by division (3) and by project;
• Aggregate departmental budgets into an annual operating budget in the Accounting System and maintain cash flow report weekly;
• Generate a budget-to-actual variance report on a monthly basis; and, identify key growth areas/savings;
• Issue timely and accurate invoices;
• Manage AR/AP and reconcile to the Accounting System weekly;
• Follow up with sales and clients directly to ensure timely collections;
• Reconcile monthly credit card transactions;
• Track the performance of the sales team against revenue goals, profitability, and % of sales volume;
• Prepare sales commission statements;
• Increase profitability by controlling expenses; research cost-saving alternatives;
• Generate a cash settlement on a monthly basis;
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants;
• Manage sales tax reporting;
• Manage currency conversions.

Controllership
• Review template language for bills of sale to ensure that the company isn’t subject to negative exposure;
• Comply with government reporting requirements;
• Review and approve final tax preparation documents;
• Determine whether personnel benefits are cost effective and competitive;
• Provide transaction support on negotiations, loans, and special projects with 3rd parties;
• Manage insurance policies ensuring comprehensive coverage at the best rate;
• Communicate with the bank and accountants as needed and provide accurate and timely documentation.
Human Resources
• Oversee payroll submission;
• Maintain employee benefits contracts;
• Confirm over-time and extra pay with managers. Enter to the payroll report;
• Document and communicate new financial policies to the staff, such as
• terms for storage, crating, shipping, discounts, 3rd party commissions, etc.;
• Orient and train new hires on the Finance team;
• Manage employee benefits and Personal Time Off in coordination with the HR officer;
Information management
• Facilitate major capital expenditures as per CEO-approved budget;
• Negotiate maintenance and security contracts with outside vendors.

Management:
• Support strategic decisions by providing managers with timely dashboard reporting;
• Inform the exhibition and art fair schedule by providing sales analysis;
• Initiate the annual budgeting process;
• Facilitate a weekly finance meeting to continually track performance on the plan;
• Ensure compliance with the law and Tax regulations in all contracts
• Archiving all the contracts of the gallery from the different departments

Supervision:
The Accountant reports to the Financial Controller.

Requirements
BS or MBA in Finance, Accounting or Business Management. 10+ years as a Controller in the art world. Computer skills: Advanced Quickbooks, Oodo, MS Office Suite, project management software and Art Systems, a plus.

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Financial Controller’ in the subject

Job Specification

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum: 4+ years
• Industry: Fine arts
• Nationalities: KSA Nationals only

Job Summary

• Functional Area: HR
• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: HR Officer
• Reporting to: Operations Director

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Operations Director, the HR Officer works closely with the leadership team to ensure proactive, legally compliant and flexible provision of HR policies and benefits for all employees.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Relations
• Give counsel and oversee complex employee relations issues such as grievance and disciplinary cases with professionalism and integrity;
• Liaise with department heads in instances of poor or inappropriate conduct; hold appropriate internal meetings and set improvement plans as needed;
• Liaise with attorneys, mediators and arbitrators when necessary;
• Ensure handbooks and policies are user-friendly and provide a comprehensive explanation of company policies and procedures;
• Review handbooks annually and update policies accordingly;
• Monitor staff performance and morale, ensure the leadership team are aware of issues as they arise;
• Recommend ways to improve staff performance and morale;
• Ensure timely management of deadline-related HR matters such as end of probationary periods, visa deadlines, maternity leave deadlines, etc.;
• Work with department heads to ensure cover for staff absence;
• Advise on applications for flexible working conditions;
• Ensure staff is aware of policies for reporting grievances and protections for complainants.

Compensation and Benefits Administration
• Work with the Finance Officer to administer monthly payroll and staff benefits in a timely and accurate manner, including pension, medical and family leave, etc.
• Confirm over-time and extra pay with managers. Enter to the payroll report
• Annual review of staff benefits to ensure employee satisfaction and competitive pricing;
• Liaise with external benefits providers;
• Ensure compliance and timely payment of healthcare premiums, severance, unemployment payments, disability insurance and workers compensation, etc.;
• Clearly communicate terms surrounding employment benefits so that every staff member understands the policies that impact them;
• Develop meaningful and engaging staff events in alignment with the Operations Director
Training, Development and Performance Evaluations
• Work with department managers to asses training and development needs;
• Ensure mandatory trainings are completed (i.e. Art Systems, phone system, first aid, etc.);
• Ensure job descriptions are reviewed annually as part of an evaluation process;
• Ensure evaluation forms are consistent with current job descriptions;
• Detail the hard and soft skills necessary to advance within every department;
• Ensure the career path for every position is understood by managers;
• Maintain company policies (operating hours, personal time off, expenses, etc.);
• Organize and manage the schedule for an annual evaluation process with the leadership team;
• Prioritize training and development requests following performance reviews;
• Submit summary report to the leadership team;
• Provide timely feedback to the leadership team on non-compliance;
• Work with the Operations Director to determine career bands and salary ranges;
• Work with Operations Director to correlate performance evaluations to fixed and variable compensation.

HR Data & Analytics
• Research local market rates to ensure salaries are competitive;
• Maintain accurate and detailed employee records;
• Maintain a secure HR database to protect confidential and private employee information;
• Monitor Personal Time Off and sick days to identify and address any concerning trends;
• Provide guidance to managers in relation to difficult repeated sickness/return to work cases and advise on action as necessary.
Recruitment, Staffing, On-boarding and Departures
• Work with the Operations Director to review staffing needs, department re-structures as required;
• Project costs for current and future staffing and employee initiatives;
• Maintain a database of candidates and industry leads to identify talent for open positions;
• Lead on recruitment of new hires;
• Liaise with external recruitment agencies and manage job ads, careers inbox etc;
• Attend first and second round interviews as required;
• Collect references;
• Ensure contracts, offer letters, agreements, and the Employee Manual are sent to new hires;
• Secure signatures for Employee Manual, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements;
• Ensure new employee paperwork is completed and audited;
• Oversee the on-boarding schedule for new staff members, as the role and department require;
• Provide coaching to managers for gallery HR and management processes;
• Conduct exit interviews to identify persistent issues that may need to be addressed; and, to set up the incoming candidate for success;
• Ensure professional transition of duties and departure for all exiting staff.

Administration
• Manage the governmental platforms and ensure legal documents are up to date
• Manage the office supply and be the point of contact for the office related administrative tasks and maintenance
• Arranges and coordinate the travel needs for company employees and guests
• Schedules hotel, flight, and car rentals and prepare itineraries
• Assists with Visa processing and other travel related documentation
• Develops Corporate agreements and credit facility with hotel, travel agency, and car rental
• companies

Requirements
• BA in Human Resources Management
• Minimum 4+ year’s in HR Management role
• Demonstrates good judgment and excellent negotiating skills
• Discrete and professional manner
• Ability to handle confidential material sensitively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships with senior executives
• Calm under pressure
• Flexible working approach
• Superlative organizational skills
• Experience working closely with leadership team
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience playing a key role in effective change management
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite and HRIS systems such as ADP Workforce

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘HR Officer’ in the subject

Job Specification

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum: 8+ years
• Industry: Investment Banking
• Nationalities: KSA Nationals only

Job Summary

• Functional Area: IT
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: Head of IT
• Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

Job Purpose

To manage the IT Department, continuously enhancing the standard of services to meet demanding needs of businesses ensuring the products are well supported by the systems.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulating strategy, annual business plans budgets, policies and procedures for the Information Technology Department, to support the organizational business strategy.
• Works as an interface between the investment bank and the bank. Communicating coordinating with the banks IT PMO and ensure timely execution of the projects
• Request initiation – Requirements gathering
  Creating Change request – CR
  Updating and reviewing CR with Business stakeholders
• Planning and scheduling the projects
  Follow-up and track the project plan for completion
• Vendor management:
  • Co-ordinate with vendor to provide requirements
  • Initiating new developments and projects
  • Production support coordination and tracking
• Making sure the regulatory requirements are implemented
• Address Tadawul initiatives on time
• To act as a Secretary for the IT Steering Committee and organise periodical meetings of ITC and prepare necessary minutes of the meetings.
• Prepares periodic reports with respect to Information Technology activities and achievements to be submitted to Management
• To develop local talent to support the business with appropriate succession planning

Minimum Qualifications/Experience/Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Management Information System or related field, Professional certification in related field is an advantage.
• Minimum 8-15 years’ experience in operational, including at least 3 years in a similar role.
• Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; coordinating audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change management; IT Project management; SDLC

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Head of IT’ in the subject

Job Specification

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum: 10+ years
• Industry: Insurance
• Nationalities: Open to all nationalities residing within KSA with a transferrable Iqama

Job Summary

• Functional Area: Audit
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: Head of Internal Audit
• Reporting to: Audit Committee, CEO (Administratively)

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs the identification and evaluation of the Company’s risk areas and oversees the development of the annual audit plan.
• Represents internal audit at management and Audit Committee meetings and with external organizations.
• Directs audit staff in the planning, organizing, directing and monitoring of internal audit operations, including assisting in hiring, training and evaluating staff; and taking corrective actions to address performance problems.
• Directs the overall performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting auditee’s processes and procedures.
• Directs the audit staff in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering surveys, composing summary memos, and preparing working papers.
• Directs the audit staff in the identification, development, and documentation of audit issues and recommendations.
• Performs related work as assigned by the Audit Committee.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.
• Represents internal audit at management and Audit Committee meetings and with external organizations.
• Works as the Head of Internal Audit Department and strictly following of Approved Audit plan and reporting to the Audit Committee through findings of the periodical Audit reports (compliance with audit plan, periodical reports to BOD, follow-upon the exceptions)
• Interactions with external (SAMA, External Auditors) and Internal (audit committee, CEO, division heads, branch heads, compliance, risk) stakeholders

Performance Measures

• Advanced level professional internal auditing work as a key component of the Company’s governance structure.
• Directing a comprehensive audit program including performance, financial, and compliance audit projects.
• Providing consulting services to the Company’s management and staff.
• Providing direction to development of the annual audit plan.
• Maintaining the Company’s professional ethical standards.
• Working independently with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (in accounting, business administration public administration, or a relate field) from an accredited college or university.
• Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Head of Internal Audit – Insurance’ in the subject

Job Specification

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum: 10+ years
• Industry: Arts/Construction/Architectural Design

Job Summary

• Functional Area: Architecture/Design
• Location: Jeddah/Riyadh Saudi Arabia
• Job Role: PM – Architecture
• Reporting to: Managing Director
• Nationalities: Open to all nationalities currently residing in KSA

The Company

Our client is a pioneer within the Contemporary art scene in Saudi Arabia with multiple sites across the Kingdom.

As part of their continued expansion, and with multiple galleries planned and approved to open in the very near future, they are seeking and experienced Architectural Project Manager to oversee this expansion – managing the whole end-to-end construction process from concept design to full on implementation from the ground up al the way to completion.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Professional Registration in Architecture or Engineering related to Building Design;
• Experience in dealing with Saudi Public Authorities at PMO, Procurement and High Management Level Tenders/RFPs experience;
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in Architecture or Engineering Project Management leading multidisciplinary teams on project deliverables;
• Proficient understanding of Revit and AutoCAD (ability to provide guidelines in Specs and BOQ Review );
• Experience in developing scope, fee, contract negotiations and terms for proposals and change orders for interdisciplinary teams related to building design and engineering;

• Primary responsibility to front Client PMO department in leading project through the transition stages of the project – pursuit, contracting, design, construction administration, project turn-over, client de-brief, staff debrief;
• Performing risk management to minimize project risks;

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘PM – Architecture’ in the subject