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KPMG Bahrain

<div>
 
 Who are we?
 
 
 
 KPMG in Bahrain employs over 350 professionals and partners. We provide our clients with a suite of locally supported Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. We recruit the best and brightest from around the world and currently have a workforce that represents over 20 countries working across our teams. We also pride ourselves in our capabilities to attract, nurture, and empower talent from our local communities locally.
 
 
 
 We do what matters!
 
 
 
 
 About Risk Advisory
 
 
 
 KPMG's Advisory practice is one of the largest Advisory businesses worldwide and the major growth area for our organization. Our services are focused on the finance function and we work with clients in identifying and tackling their challenges in growth, governance, and performance. Our Advisory teams support businesses as they restructure and expand, whether organically or by acquisition. We help them to become more efficient and provide support as they adapt to the challenges posed by a rapidly changing business environment.
 
 
 
 This Is The Job For You, If You Have
 
 
 
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 A recognized degree in Legal/ Accounting/ Finance/ Business or related disciplines plus
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 A professional qualification, e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CPA, and/or Master's
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 CAMS, CIA, and/or CISA qualifications are an advantage
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 5-6 years of work experience gained in legal, compliance, governance, and AML world
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 Immediately available
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 </ul>
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Senior Associate- Compliance/ Governance

VAM Systems

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 We are
 
 currently looking for
 
 Data Quality / Data Governance specialist
 
 for our
 
 Bahrain
 
 operations with the following skillsets &amp; terms and conditions:
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
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 Minimum bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering, MSC in Data &amp; Analytics, or relevant discipline.
 
 
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 Experience
 
 
 
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 Minimum of 5-year experience in banking or financial services.
 
 
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 Skills
 
 
 
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 Data Governance &amp; Management: Expertise in data governance processes, including Master Data Management (MDM), Reference Data Management, Data Profiling, and Data Quality (DQ) rules, with over 4 years of experience.
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 Data Quality &amp; Risk Mitigation: Proficient in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating Data Quality issues and risks.
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 Data Quality Frameworks: Extensive experience in defining and implementing Data Quality Management Frameworks, processes, policies, and standards within business organizations.
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 Quantitative Data Analysis: Advanced skills in quantitative data analysis, drawing insights from data quality reports, dashboards in Power BI and Tableau, and raw data sets using SQL , SAS, Oracle SQL.
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 Banking &amp; Financial Data: In-depth understanding of Banking and Financial products, associated data, and regulatory reporting requirements.
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 Project Management: very good understanding of project management imperatives and adherence to the processes.
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 Organizational &amp; Communication Skills: Simplifying complex information and effectively communicating it to both IT and business users.
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 Cloud services: AWS services including Amazon Glue, Glue catalogue, Aws Step function, AWS Athena, and S3.
 
 
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 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Performed data profiling and quality assessments across different departments and systems to uncover data inconsistencies, duplication, and integrity issues.
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 Defined and documented Critical Data Elements (CDEs) in collaboration with business, compliance, risk, IT teams, etc. ensuring alignment with business needs and regulatory requirements.
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 Partnered with stakeholders from IT, Operations, and Compliance to conduct root cause analysis of identified data quality (DQ) issues, define DQ rules, and support scalable remediation strategies.
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 Contributed to the implementation of MDM and RDM solutions to ensure consistent and unified customer and financial reference data across business lines.
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 Built dynamic Power BI dashboards for senior management, presenting data quality scores, issue trends, and remediation progress by business unit, with drilldowns for recurring root causes.
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 Contributed to bulk data cleansing initiatives using authoritative external government datasets to validate and enrich customer and account data, enhancing quality for both regulatory and business reporting.
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 Authored comprehensive Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) for data quality remediation projects.
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 Initiated data cataloguing practices in Microsoft Purview, enabling improved metadata management
 
 
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 Terms and conditions
 
 
 
 
 Joining time frame: (15 - 30 days)
 
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Data Quality / Data Governance specialist - Banking

<div></div><div><div><div>Business Unit
</div><div>stc Bahrain
</div></div><div><div>Sector
</div><div><div>INTERNAL AUDIT
</div></div></div><div><div>Location
</div><div>Bahrain - Manama
</div></div><div><div>Contract Type
</div><div>Full Time
</div></div><div><div>Closing Date
</div><div>17-Sep-2025
</div></div><div><div>Job Specifications:
</div><div><ul><li>Engage actively in end-to-end IT audit engagements, including planning, scoping, and execution of risk-based technology audits across IT infrastructure, core networks, applications, cybersecurity, data governance, and emerging technologies.</li><li>
Drive end-to-end technology audit cycle , ensuring effective risk assessment, control evaluation, and delivering clear, actionable insights to senior management.</li><li>
Develop compliance models and business improvement plans and programs with process owners around Technology domains i.e., IT &amp; Core Network Infrastructure , Cybersecurity , Applications &amp; Business Systems, Data &amp; Governance, Continuity &amp; Resilience and oversee the implementation.</li><li>
Provide direction and oversight in applying Risk &amp; Audit Frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT 2019, ITIL v4, PCI DSS, CSA Cloud Controls Matrix, Bahrain PDPL, and other internal audit standards.</li><li>
Prepare documents and presents audit findings in a clear and structured format, ensuring reports are concise, actionable, and tailored for senior management and board-level audiences.</li><li>
Translate complex technical findings (e.g., red/blue team results, misconfigurations, VAPTs) and high-risk audit outcomes into executive-ready assurance insights and practical remediation roadmaps.</li><li>
Collaborate with Technology and Business leaders to discuss and align audit recommendations.</li><li>
Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, presenting clear risk analysis, remediation strategies, and recommendations for strengthening the overall technology control environment.</li></ul>
</div></div><div><div>Qualification &amp; Experience:
</div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems from a recognized university</li><li>
8&ndash;10 years of overall audit experience around Technology Audit with 3 -5 yrs of supervisory experience</li><li>
Mandatory Professional Certification: CISA</li><li>
Preferred/Value-Add Professional Certifications: CISM, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CDPSE/CIPM (IAPP), Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP)</li><li>
Additional exposure to penetration testing, threat-hunting, and digital forensics is an advantage.</li></ul>
</div></div><div><div>Role Impact:
</div><div><ul><li>The Technology Internal Audit Lead role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity, security, and efficiency of our organization's technological infrastructure.
</li><li>By assessing risks and evaluating the effectiveness of technology controls, this position helps safeguard company assets and enhances operational efficiency.
</li><li>The insights provided by the Technology Internal Audit Lead contribute to strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.</li><li>
Furthermore, this role supports the continuous improvement of technology processes and systems, promoting a culture of risk awareness and proactive problem-solving within the organization.</li></ul>
</div></div><div><div>Key Job Competencies:
</div><div><ul><li>Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of IT systems, networks, and infrastructure, including cybersecurity principles and practices.</li><li>
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions to identify potential risks and areas for improvement.</li><li>
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively convey audit findings to stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>
Problem-Solving: Capability to develop innovative solutions to address identified issues and enhance technology controls.</li><li>
Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to evaluating systems and processes to ensure thoroughness and accuracy in audit assessments.</li><li>
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to technology and cybersecurity audits.</li></ul>
</div></div><div><div>About Application Process
</div><div>If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application.</div></div></div>

Technology Internal Audit Lead

Virtu Thinko

JOB PURPOSEThe role holder is responsible for managing professional relationships with regulators and providing guidance on dealing with IT regulatory developments. The role holder is also responsible for preparing reports for management and various Steering and Board Committees.The purpose of this role will be to support the Head of IT Governance with all governance and control-related functions. The IT Governance Function is responsible for IT Regulatory Compliance, IT Audit Governance, and IT Governance support, including IT financials and IT Service Management.Key ResponsibilitiesMain Responsibilities:IT Governance&#9642;IT Governance Documentation &ndash; Coordinate the development and ongoing maintenance of other IT policies, standards, processes, and procedures&#9642;Maintain a schedule of policy review and submission to the board for approval &#9642; Coordinate the IT Audit and Compliance activities.&#9642;Develop, implement, and monitor reporting mechanisms for governance and risk practices to support compliance and highlight areas of exposure&#9642;To provide support and input to the internal audit process and risk managementIT Financials &ndash; Contracts, Invoices, Budget&#9642;Monitor the departmental budget, ensuring expenditure within set parameters and aligned with the overall strategy of the IT department.&#9642;Develop and prepare periodic and ad-hoc reports for management and various steering committees.IT Service Management&#9642;Assist in implementing IT Service Management&#9642;Gatekeeper to have an updated IT Service management documentation.&#9642;Help in making sure SLA are in place and build reports against them.&#9642;Responsible for improving the effective performance of him/herself and the teams. JOB PROFILE JOB INFORMATION Job TitleIT Governance Reporting ToHead of IT Governance&#9642;Identify good and poor performance services and share best practices as a means to improve organizational performance&#9642;Conduct Service review meetings and identify process weaknesses and ensure continuous improvements.IT Project Management&#9642;Effective participation in IT and the Bank&rsquo;s projects.&#9642;Coordinate with IT PMO and EPMO to control project risk and completion, while remaining aligned with the strategy, commitments, and goals of the organization.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Threshold QualificationsA Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in a related area, such as Computer Science or Information TechnologyIndustry-standard qualifications such as ITIL, COBIT, and CGEIT would be a strong recommendationStandards: ISO27001, PCI-DSS Years &amp; Nature of ExperienceAt least 3-5 years&rsquo; experience in a similar roleExperience in compliance frameworks for Information Security, Compliance &amp; IT GovernanceSKILLS AND COMPETENCIES&#9642;Result and task-oriented.&#9642;Good communications skills&#9642;Persuasive skills&#9642;Articulated.&#9642;Leadership skills.&#9642;Coaching and mentoring skills&#9642;Strong risk assessment skills&#9642;Problem-solving skillsKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS&#9642;Ensure relevant Policies, Procedures, and Legislation are developed, approved, up-to-date, and well communicated&#9642;Fulfillment of all internal and external legislative and audit points on time&#9642;Participate in developing service management plans, inclusive of service review and a continuous improvement framework.KEY INTERACTIONS Internal ExternalBuilds and maintains effective relationships with stakeholders and actively seeks their inputAuditorsConsultant / VendorsJob Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 36 monthsPay: BD800.000 - BD1,200.000 per month

IT Governance Specialist- Coordinator

Mindstream

The Senior Project Manager will lead and deliver a large-scale digital transformation program with a strong focus on taxation systems, compliance, and regulatory frameworks. The role requires a blend of deep project management expertise, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and in-depth knowledge of tax regulations, processes, and technology solutions. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of digital initiatives that optimize taxation workflows, strengthen compliance, and enhance operational efficiency, while aligning with theorganization&rsquo;s overall digital strategy.Roles and Responsibilities:&middot; Lead end-to-end delivery of digital transformation projects focused on taxation, ensuring alignment to scope, budget, timelines, and quality standards.&middot; Translate business objectives and tax compliance requirements into executable project roadmaps, deliverables, and milestones.&middot; Ensure strict adherence to applicable tax laws, statutory reporting, and international regulatory frameworks throughout the project lifecycle.&middot; Develop comprehensive project documentation including project plans, costing, resource allocation, risk management, success criteria, and change control processes.&middot; Drive collaboration across finance, IT, legal, and regulatory teams to ensure requirements, schedules, and deliverables remain on track.&middot; Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to taxation compliance, system integration, or evolving regulatory changes.&middot; Provide regular executive-level reporting on progress, financials, compliance, and risk posture.&middot; Lead, coach, and motivate cross-functional project teams, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and delivery excellence.&middot; Manage third-party vendors and consultants engaged in taxation technology implementation, ensuring contract compliance and service quality.&middot; Support business development and pre-sales efforts by providing project management insights and contributing to bid/proposal activities.&middot; Contribute to PMO functions including project reporting, resource planning, and performance monitoring.&middot; Apply both Agile and Waterfall methodologies effectively depending on project context, with experience managing hybrid and resource-based models (Fixed Cost, T&amp;M).&middot; Facilitate project governance forums, workshops, and steering meetings with senior stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and decision-making.Qualification &amp; Experience:&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Information Systems.&middot; Professional certifications in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).&middot; 10&ndash;12 years of progressive project management experience, with at least 5 years in senior roles leading digital transformation programs.&middot; Strong knowledge of taxation frameworks (corporate tax, VAT, withholding, etc.) and their digital implementation.&middot; Proven experience in taxation technology enablement (ERP tax modules, tax engines, e- invoicing platforms, compliance tools).&middot; Demonstrated success in managing multi-million-dollar transformation programs in regulated environments.&middot; Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with ability to influence at CXO and regulatory authority levels.Core Competencies:&middot; Leadership and ability to inspire cross-functional, multicultural teams.&middot; Deep understanding of taxation laws, compliance, and their integration into digital systems.&middot; Strong business-technology acumen, with familiarity in ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics), tax engines, and emerging technologies (AI/ML, RPA).&middot; Analytical strength to translate tax complexities into digital workflows, compliance dashboards, and automation strategies.&middot; Change leadership with proven success in embedding new taxation processes within organizations.&middot; Results-driven with a strong track record of delivering complex programs within scope, time, and budget.Preferred Skills:&middot; Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written).&middot; Excellent presentation, facilitation, and negotiation skills with senior executives and external stakeholders.&middot; Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.&middot; Proficiency in MS Project, MS Office Suite, and Jira.High adaptability, critical thinking, and decisionJob Type: Full-time

Senior Project Manager – Taxation (Bilingual-English & Arabic

The Senior Project Manager will lead large-scale digital transformation initiatives with a primary focus on business process automation, CRM implementations, customer experience platforms, and digital engagement solutions. The role requires a combination of strong project management expertise, business acumen, and technology fluency to ensure successful delivery of initiatives that streamline operations, enhance customer interactions, and enable data-driven decision-making. The incumbent will drive innovation, efficiency, and measurable business value while aligning with the organization&rsquo;s strategic digital roadmap.Roles and Responsibilities:&middot; Lead the end-to-end delivery of digital transformation projects including Business Process Automation (BPA), CRM platforms, workflow digitization, and digital engagement solutions.&middot; Translate organizational goals into actionable digital strategies, roadmaps, and execution plans.&middot; Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify, analyze, and re-engineer processes for automation, efficiency, and scalability.&middot; Ensure delivery excellence across CRM implementations (e.g., Salesforce, Dynamics, HubSpot), customer portals, and omni-channel engagement platforms.&middot; Drive adoption of automation technologies such as RPA, AI/ML, and low-code/no-code platforms to enhance business efficiency.&middot; Oversee digital engagement initiatives including customer self-service portals, mobile applications, chatbots, and omnichannel communication.&middot; Establish strong governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with data protection, cybersecurity, and industry standards.&middot; Provide executive-level reports on progress, milestones, risks, financials, and business outcomes.&middot; Manage project budgets, resources, and third-party vendors while ensuring contract compliance and service quality.&middot; Lead change management initiatives by preparing the business for digital adoption and embedding new ways of working.&middot; Facilitate workshops, governance forums, and steering committees to ensure effective decision-making and stakeholder alignment.&middot; Support Sales and Pre-Sales teams during bids and proposals by providing subject-matter expertise in digital transformation delivery.&middot; Contribute to PMO functions including portfolio reporting, resource allocation, and project monitoring.&middot; Apply Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies based on project context.Qualification &amp; Experience:&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.&middot; Recognized Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).&middot; 10&ndash;12 years of progressive project management experience, with at least 5 years leading digital transformation initiatives.&middot; Proven experience in delivering large-scale CRM programs, business process automation projects, and digital engagement platforms.&middot; Strong knowledge of RPA tools, CRM systems, and digital engagement solutions.&middot; Experience managing multi-million-dollar transformation programs with diverse stakeholder groups.&middot; Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) and integration with digital solutions.&middot; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to engage at senior management and CXO levels.Core Competencies:&middot; Leadership and ability to inspire diverse cross-functional teams.&middot; Expertise in business process re-engineering, automation, and customer experience transformation.&middot; Strong business-technology acumen, with familiarity in CRM, RPA, AI, low-code platforms, and customer engagement solutions.&middot; Analytical mindset with ability to translate business needs into digital workflows and measurable outcomes.&middot; Proven ability to drive organizational change, adoption, and cultural alignment with digital initiatives.&middot; Results-driven, with a consistent track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and on budget.Preferred Skills:&middot; Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is an added advantage.&middot; Excellent presentation, facilitation, and negotiation skills.&middot; Proficiency in MS Project, MS Office Suite, Jira, and collaboration platforms.&middot; Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, and problem-solving skills.&middot; High adaptability, critical thinking, and decision-making capabilities.&middot; Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with ability to work across organizational levels.Professionalism, accountability, and ability to deliver independentlyJob Type: Full-time

Senior Project Manager – Digital Transformation (English & Arabic

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Data Quality / Data Governance specialist - Banking

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