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Edelman

<p></p><div><div><p><div><div><div><b>Riyadh</b></div><div><b>Edelman &ndash; Corporate /</b></div><div><b>On-Site</b></div></div></div><p>
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Edelman Saudi Arabia is seeking a Finance Lead for the Riyadh office, at Senior Finance Manager Level &ndash; reporting to the Regional CFO Middle East with a dotted line to the Commercial Lead Middle East, the Finance Lead plays a pivotal role in supporting the financial health and operational efficiency of the business. This role involves managing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance, preparing reports and forecasts, supporting budgeting processes, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive strategic decision-making. The Finance Lead serves as a key link between senior management and the wider finance team. Also critical is to ensure we are well connected with our clients and that working capital and cashflow is actively managed.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Overall responsibility</b></div><div><b>
KSA Market
</b></div><div>Manage the day-to-day finance and accounting operations, as part of the Middle East and EMEA finance teams.</div><div>
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Financial Planning &amp; Analysis</b></div><div>
Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
</div><div>Perform variance analysis and provide insights to senior stakeholders.</div><div>
Prepare management reporting packs and dashboards for internal review.</div><div>
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Financial Operations &amp; Controls</b></div><div>
Oversee general accounting functions, including accounts payable, receivable, and reconciliations.</div><div>
Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, controls, and procedures.</div><div>
Liaise with external auditors and ensure smooth execution of audits.</div><div>
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Cashflow and working capital management</b></div><div>
Monitor cashflow and working capital requirements.</div><div>
Positively influence cashflow by attending client offices, building relationships and regularly discussing status of approvals and payments as necessary.</div><div>
Coordinate banking relationships and payment cycles.</div><div>
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Business Partnering</b></div><div>
Work in partnership with Commercial team and with client leads to accurately price out projects per resource plan, to reach minimum contribution margin levels.</div><div>
Review client contracts and identify potential issues for discussion with client team and legal team.</div><div>
Be part of the team that recommends pricing strategies appropriate to the client deliverables and in line with agency financial objectives.</div><div>
Prepare for and take part in client and procurement negotiations to build relationships and agree mutually acceptable terms. Where negotiations require more senior finance support, call out and secure support.</div><div>
Translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.</div><div>
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Client and project management</b></div><div>
Know the client base and the client&rsquo;s procurement policy. Build healthy relationships with client procurement teams.</div><div>
Identify issues on contribution margin and propose solutions, calling for additional senior support where necessary.
</div><div>Collaborate with COO and Director of Operations who lead Resource Management to drive appropriate deployment of our teams to both meet client needs, retain and develop our client-facing team members, and operate at healthy profit margins.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
RHQ Compliance &amp; Incentive Realization</b></div><div>
Manage financial reporting requirements linked to the RHQ license, ensuring full compliance with GAZT/ZATCA and MISA obligations.</div><div>
Maintain accurate documentation to support RHQ benefits, including headcount, spend thresholds, and activity-based reporting.</div><div>
Liaise with external advisors and government entities to ensure timely submissions and renewals related to RHQ compliance.</div><div>
Support leadership in maximizing RHQ-related financial incentives, including tax benefits, fee reductions, and operational privileges.</div><div>
Play a key part in the internal team to monitor and report back on RHQ including providing status updates to key stakeholders, highlighting risks on a timely basis and recommending solutions.</div><div>
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Taxation</b></div><div>
Manage all tax-related matters including provision and compliance process and ensure all tax reporting is made in accordance with statutory requirements e.g GST, withholding taxes and corporate income tax, etc.</div><div>
Liaise with ZATCA and tax office where necessary, with the support of EMEA regional tax team.</div><div>
Communicate to global/regional on changes in local tax laws and implications thereof.</div><div>
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Leadership and team management</b></div><div>
Help build a strong and motivated finance team in KSA who closely collaborate with the broader Middle East and EMEA finance teams.</div><div>
Proactively identify/address, understand and handle tough/challenging conversations.</div><div>
Comfortable engaging with all levels of the agency and client organizations, building strong partnership.</div><div>
Works at pace, stays under control and knows how to prioritise.</div><div>
Excited by new ideas, bringing thoughtful suggestions to the table, daring to speak up.</div><div>
Eager to learn and grow, and to help champion others do the same.</div><div>
Motivated by bringing calm to chaos.</div><div>
Helping to navigate complex and fluid engagements in a measured and positive manner.</div><div>
Curious about what we do for our clients and how that changes over time.</div><div>
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PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS</b></div><div>
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1. Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred</div><div>
2. 8-10 years of experience in finance, with ideally at least 2&ndash;3 years in the PR, media, or marketing services sector</div><div>
3. Strong understanding of Saudi financial regulations, zakat/VAT, and agency billing models</div><div>
4. Experience with the KSA RHQ program and familiarity with its operational, financial, and compliance aspects is highly preferred</div><div>
5. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, Workday) and advanced Excel skills</div><div>
6. Fluent in English and Arabic
</div><div>7. Strong commercial mindset and financial planning capabilities</div><div>
8. Deep understanding of RHQ frameworks and government relations in KSA</div><div>
9. High attention to detail and accountability</div><div>
10. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills</div><div>
11. Ability to operate independently while aligning with regional strategies</div><div>
12. Agility to navigate a fast-paced, client-driven environment</div></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Manager - Finance ON-SITE — RIYADH

Hilton

<div><p>Assistant Finance Manager</p><p>
The role aims to be recognized as trusted advisors in the hotel / hotels. This role supports the finance lead to attract and retains best-in-class finance professionals. This role assists in developing their finance team and enables them to Thrive. The role communicates with impact, ensures a robust control and compliance environment and supports to enable the EMEA finance management company value proposition, which is attractive to existing and new owners. The role partners within the hotel / hotels to maximize profit for our shareholders and owners and executes EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects to deliver an industry leading efficient finance organization.<br>
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<b>What will I be doing?</b></p>
<p>The Assistant Finance Manager will support all activities performed by the Finance Manasger, to include but not limited to, understanding and driving financial performance, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and month-end closing activities, co-ordinating and reviewing monthly financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Uniform System of Accounts and Hilton policies and procedures. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:</p>
<ul><li>Ensure a smooth operation of all hotel finance activities in full compliance with the policy, regulatory and contractual framework.</li>
<li>Business partner with all hotel finance team members and the Hotel Management team, and supports the Finance Manager in developing excellent working relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including Commercial, IT, Procurement, Operations, Shared Service Centers (where applicable), Owners and Assett Managers as well as Regional Operations Finance.</li>
<li>In absence of the Finance Manager, the Assistant Finance Manager will assume responsibilities of the department lead.</li>
<li>Support the Finance Manager to develop best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including participation in all relevant Finance development programs.</li>
</ul><p><b>What are we looking for?</b></p>
<ul><li>Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections</li>
<li>Strong problem solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate</li>
<li>Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems</li>
<li>Ability to help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate</li>
<li>Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilities</li>
<li>Ability to manage and develop staff</li>
<li>Detail oriented and organized</li>
<li>Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels &amp; owners</li>
<li>Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)</li>
<li>Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required</li>
</ul><p>Additional Preferences:</p>
<ul><li>University degree in Accounting or Finance</li>
</ul><p><b>What will it be like to work for Hilton?</b></p>
<p>Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its . Our vision &ldquo;to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality&rdquo; unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!</p></div>

Assistant Finance Manager

Steel Force Building Materials Trading

<p><b>Job Title:</b> Assistant Manager - Accounts &amp; Finance</p><p><b>Location:</b> Head Office, KSA</p><p><b>Company Overview:</b></p><p>Join a prestigious group of companies engaged in trading building materials, hardware items, construction tools, and machine tools across the GCC region. We are committed to delivering exceptional quality and service in every market we serve.</p><p><b>Job Summary:</b></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager of Finance and Accounts to lead our financial strategy and operations. The role demands strong leadership to oversee financial reporting, compliance, and analysis, ensuring our continued success throughout the GCC.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Direct and manage the finance and accounts department across all company locations in the GCC.</li><li>Oversee preparation and presentation of comprehensive financial reports for senior management.</li><li>Ensure adherence to financial regulations and standards across accounts.</li><li>Develop and enforce strategic financial policies and procedures.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.</li><li>Manage cash flow, investment activities, and risk management.</li><li>Establish and maintain financial controls and compliance with tax laws.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed.</li><li>Engage in financial modeling and business performance analysis.</li><li>Mentor and develop a high-performing team.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications and Skills:</b></p><ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA, or equivalent) is preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 7 years of management experience in finance and accounts, ideally in trading or related industries.</li><li>Deep understanding of financial regulations and tax laws in the GCC.</li><li>Proficiency in financial management software.</li><li>Strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills.</li><li>Immediate joiners preferred to ensure a smooth transition and operational continuity.</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Pay: From &#65020;3,500.00 per month</p>

Assistant Manager Finance

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div><p>&bull; Take full ownership of the Workplace function budget, including annual planning, monitoring, and reporting. &bull; Manage the P2P (purchase-to-pay) process end-to-end, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and value for money.
</p><ul><li>Lead cost control, forecasting, and accrual processes across workplace operations, real estate, and supplier contracts.
</li><li>Collaborate closely with the Supply Partner lead to optimize spend, service value, and commercial outcomes across supplier agreements.
</li><li>Work with real estate and leasing teams to ensure financially efficient and effective utilization of space and assets.
</li><li>Leverage SAP tools (Ariba, Fiori) and other financial systems to enhance transparency, accuracy, and reporting efficiency.
</li><li>Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership, enabling informed, data-driven decision-making.
</li><li>Analyze budget performance and develop strategies to drive accountability for overspend across business units impacting Workplace costs.
</li><li>Benchmark Qiddiya cost structure against industry peers and identify opportunities to achieve or exceed best-in-class cost efficiency.
</li><li>Support continuous improvement in workplace fiscal management by enhancing governance, transparency, and operational value-for-money outcomes.
</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
</li><li>8+ years&rsquo; experience in financial management, FP&amp;A, or commercial finance within large-scale or complex organizations, preferably in real estate, corporate services, or workplace operations.</li></ul></div>

Lead - Workplace Finance (COR 571)

The Coca-Cola Company

<div><div><p><b>What You&rsquo;ll Do for Us:
</b></p><ul><li>Partner with Franchise operational finance leaders, Operational Finance Lead and Operating Unit CFO to support<b> Franchise and/or local customer activities</b> at the Franchise Unit level, to drive alignment across multiple stakeholders, and to develop the key insights needed to inform strategic priorities, including:<ul><li>
Support franchise (bottlers) and customer relationships at the local level</li><li>
Prepare &amp; support internal stakeholders on on-going negotiations</li><li>
Quantitative and qualitative local Bottler/Customer info</li><li>
Assess Financial implications and models on new ARTM and optimization of current value chain</li></ul></li><li>
Support all <b>Business Models and Margins</b> within the Franchise, including:<ul><li>
Execution of business models optimization and system top line growth</li><li>
Assessment and segmentation by Franchise Unit (Fixed vs hybrid vs incidence)</li><li>
Pricing negotiations at Franchise level</li><li>
Develop, implement Margin optimization strategy across the entire value chain</li><li>
Bring margins discipline to operational business decisions</li><li>
Track margins objectives at Franchise level</li><li>
Leverage the network and execute locally Global margin strategy</li></ul></li><li>
Support <b>Mergers &amp; Acquisitions and Revenue growth Management</b>:<ul><li>
Support ad hoc M&amp;A analysis and assessment at Franchise level</li><li>
Support the financial implementation of new business models</li><li>
Support Financially all RGM initiatives deployment at Franchise level</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><ul><li>
Analyze and Support <b>Working Capital and Cash Management</b>:<ul><li>
Support Working Capital Optimization initiatives at Legal Entity / Franchise level</li><li>
Cash management optimization Analyses</li><li>
Support Optimization actions</li><li>
Interact with local stakeholders (I.e: franchise general Managers)</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><ul><li>
The role will be also part of a dynamic, flexible and agile Franchise Finance talent pool, focused on the highest priority initiatives in other or across (all) Franchises.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Qualifications &amp; Requirements</b>:</p><ul><li><b>
More than 9 years of leadership experience i</b>n senior financial planning or senior commercial finance roles</li><li><b>
Leadership and management experience</b>, as a highly efficient communicator and influencer at all levels</li><li>
Preference for <b>Saudi Nationals</b></li><li>
In depth understanding different business systems and business processes</li><li>
Ability and desire to build strong relationships across the Franchise System</li><li>
Advanced excel skills</li><li>
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a team</li><li>
Capable of articulating complex problems in a simple manner</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>
Excellent English level</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
What We Can Do for You: </b>You will be part of the Eurasia &amp; Middle East finance team where <b>teams are the new heroes </b>and our<b> leaders that are inclusive orchestrators. </b>Together, in pursuit of our<b> Company Vision to craft LOVED BRANDS, done SUSTAINABLY, FOR A BETTER SHARED FUTURE, </b>we will:</p><ul><li>
Leverage our BOUNDERLESS NETWORK</li><li>
Make our CULTURE Code inevitable</li><li>
Build kick ass CAPABILTIES</li><li>
Change the DNA of our organization to becoming ADAPTABLE</li></ul><p><b>
Travel requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
5% of travel required</li></ul></div><br>
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Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15<br>
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.</div>

Senior Manager, Franchise Finance Operations - Middle East Region

NICE ONE

<div><p>Niceone, an industry leader in innovative retail and e-commerce, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented professional to join our finance team as a Chief Accountant for Offline Retail. If you are passionate about driving financial excellence, streamlining accounting operations, and thrive in fast-paced retail environments, this opportunity is for you. Join Niceone and play a vital role in shaping robust financial processes for our offline retail division.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities &ndash; Offline Retail Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Compliance</b></h2><p><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><b>Financial Planning &amp; Control:</b> Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and store</li></ul>
level profitability.
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<ul><li><b>Business Partnering:</b> Evaluate new store investments, pricing strategies, and
</li></ul>expansion plans.
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<ul><li><b>Governance &amp; Compliance:</b> Oversee cash, POS controls, IFRS compliance, and
</li></ul>store reconciliations.
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<ul><li><b>Cost Optimization:</b> Control labor, rent, and overhead; identify savings
</li></ul>opportunities.
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<ul><li><b>Reporting</b>: Deliver performance dashboards, profitability insights, and KPI tracking.
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Skills and Qualifications &ndash; Retail Accounting, Financial Management, and Leadership</b></h3><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s in finance/accounting (CPA, CMA, ACCA preferred).</li><li>+5 years finance experience, including retail/offline operations.
</li><li>Strong Accounting concepts, IFRS knowledge, financial modeling, and ROI analysis
</li></ul>skills.<ul>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Core Competencies &ndash; Financial Leadership for Offline Retail Success</b></h4><ul>
<li>Integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment in all financial matters.</li>
<li>Strategic thinking with the ability to align financial operations to business goals.</li>
<li>Positive attitude towards change and digital transformation in accounting processes.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across departments and with leadership.</li>
<li>Commitment to a respectful, gender-neutral, and diverse workplace culture.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and commercial mindset.
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<ul><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
</li><li>Hands-on and adaptable to fast-paced retail environments.
</li><li>Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus).</li></ul></li></ul></div>

Chief Accountant – Offline Retail

Accenture

<div><p><b>Accenture Technology:</b></p><p><br>
Through unmatched industry experience, leading technologies from our ecosystem partners and startups, and the largest delivery network in the world, we provide a powerful range of capabilities that can be tailored to our client&rsquo;s most complex business needs. With over 100 innovation hubs deployed around the world, we help clients continuously innovate at speed and at scale so they can outpace their peers. You will bring innovation, intelligence, and industry experience together with the newest technologies to help clients innovate at scale and transform their businesses. Visit us at www.accenture.com</p><p></p><p><b>
Job Summary:</b></p><p></p><p>
As a Finance Process &amp; Operations Processor, you will serve as a subject matter expert in financial analytics, reporting, and process optimization within the finance function. You will be responsible for developing innovative financial reporting solutions, driving process efficiencies, and providing advisory support to business and finance stakeholders. This role requires deep expertise in SAP CO Profit Center Accounting, financial management reporting, and advanced finance systems. You will influence key decisions, guide cross-functional teams, and deliver solutions that enhance organizational performance and decision-making capabilities.</p><p></p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Lead the design, development, and delivery of financial analytics and management reporting across multiple business units.</p></li><li><p>
Act as a subject matter expert in SAP CO Profit Center Accounting, Overhead Cost Controlling, and Product Cost Controlling.</p></li><li><p>
Develop and implement innovative financial reporting solutions using SAP and other analytical tools to enhance executive decision-making.</p></li><li><p>
Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, and Operations) to streamline finance processes and improve operational efficiency.</p></li><li><p>
Analyze complex financial data to identify key performance trends and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.</p></li><li><p>
Facilitate training sessions and knowledge-sharing workshops for finance teams on SAP, Fiori, and reporting best practices.</p></li><li><p>
Provide advisory support and recommendations on process and systems improvements that impact multiple teams and functions.</p></li><li><p>
Ensure alignment of finance processes with corporate governance, compliance, and internal control standards.</p></li><li><p>
Participate in finance transformation initiatives, ensuring systems and processes are optimized for scalability and accuracy.</p></li><li><p>
Lead root-cause analysis and problem-solving for financial reporting issues and propose sustainable solutions.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate with IT and process owners to maintain and enhance SAP CO configurations and reporting structures.</p></li><li><p>
Provide metrics and dashboards to monitor finance performance and enable strategic business decisions.</p></li><li><p>
Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives across finance operations.</p></li><li><p>
Support the implementation and rollout of SAP Fiori applications and related digital finance tools.</p></li></ul></div>
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<div><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Skills:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.</p></li><li><p>
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in financial operations, reporting, and analytics.</p></li><li><p>
SAP Expertise:</p><ul><li><p>
Advanced proficiency in SAP CO Profit Center Accounting (mandatory).</p></li><li><p>
Strong working knowledge of SAP CO Overhead Cost Controlling and Product Cost Controlling.</p></li><li><p>
Familiarity with SAP Fiori, SAP S/4HANA Finance, and related financial modules preferred.</p></li></ul></li><li><p>
Technical &amp; Analytical Skills:</p><ul><li><p>
Expertise in financial management reporting, data analytics, and performance dashboards.</p></li><li><p>
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other financial visualization tools is a plus.</p></li></ul></li><li><p>
Leadership &amp; Communication:</p><ul><li><p>
Strong influencing, stakeholder management, and advisory skills.</p></li><li><p>
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage decision-making processes.</p></li></ul></li><li><p>
Process Excellence:</p><ul><li><p>
Experience in finance process improvement, automation, and best-practice implementation.</p></li><li><p>
Knowledge of internal controls, financial compliance, and audit processes.</p></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Why join us?</b></p><ul><li><p>
We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues</p></li><li><p>
You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools</p></li><li><p>
Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards</p></li><li><p>
You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends</p></li><li><p>
You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Next Steps:</b></p><p><br>
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