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    Senior Manager – Deals, MERC Deals – Transaction Services – Valuations | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Deals, MERC Deals – Transaction Services – Valuations (Technology, Media, and Telecom) – Senior ManagerLine of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismDealsManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Valuations practice, within Deals Transaction Services, will provide you the opportunity to help organisations realise the potential of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and capital markets. In short, we help some of the world’s leading companies originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company.Our team helps organisations unlock greater deal value by providing robust value opinions and transaction model business advisory. As part of the team, you’ll research financial risks, provide forecast analysis, and develop financial models that assists our team in providing fair and accurate valuation advice and ultimately helps our clients enhance their deal value.About the role:As part of the leading global valuation practice with over 2,000 dedicated valuation professionals in 50 countries, we have the right people to support clients for various different type of valuation related work. Our Middle East valuations team operates on a regional basis but with team members based in each territory who understand the local market dynamics. Within the practice, the ME valuations team represents a group of more than 20 professionals, working across various industry verticals as required. We also work collaboratively with the regional valuation team members and provide support on large complex regional valuation engagements. You could be working remotely with colleagues anywhere in the region. You will enjoy potential for fast personal development in a dynamic team by playing an important role within the local and regional valuations practice. From the outset you will be exposed to a diverse range of challenging valuation work across industry sectors including company share valuations and/or financial instruments and valuations of intangible assets. Interaction with senior colleagues and senior client individuals will also provide plenty of opportunity for candidates to build business development and marketing skills. You will:- Assist partners/directors in carrying out valuation engagements – Manage teams, projects and clients on a day to day basis – Provide support to junior team members (senior associates/associates) in guiding and reviewing their work outputs – Present valuation findings internally and externally to clients – Build a network around your peer group internally within PwC and externally – Assist partners/directors in external and internal business development – Coaching junior staff in a mix of technical valuations skills, industry knowledge and soft skills. – Assist and take part in various internal initiatives to assist the partners/directors in delivering those initiatives – (such as digitalization, industry specialization, value creation etc)

    Essential Skills and ExperienceWe are looking for a Senior Manager who has an excellent track record and meets the following criteria: – Min 7 years of previous commercial, client-facing valuation work experience ideally in a big four with sound and in-depth technical and commercial knowledge of valuation concepts – Direct involvement in delivering and managing valuation engagements is a key requirement for applying for this position – Experience of carrying out valuations for different purposes mainly in Technology, Media, and Telecom (financial reporting, disputes etc) Academic background and proficiency- ACA, CFA or ACCA qualified and/or Master/ Bachelors’ degree in Finance/Accounting – Hands on financial modelling experience with proficiency in Ms Excel – Experience with PowerBi, Tableau will be a plus Other necessary attributes-  Strong analytical skills but tempered with an ability to think laterally –  Ability to deliver high quality written work –  Strong attention to detail combined with an ability to see the big picture –  Ability to work effectively in teams on occasion to tight deadlines –  Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence when interacting with others –  Ability to quickly grasp key business drivers and specific valuation issues You’ll be joining an experienced and diverse team that will welcome your outlook and knowledge while also helping you to broaden and deepen your understanding of valuation and advisory. You’ll have the opportunity to take increasing amounts of responsibility and ownership of projects as your experience develops whilst being provided with required and flexible support.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Team Assistant | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a leading Global Professional Service company in Dubai. They are currently recruiting a Team Assistant (seated at the reception) to work across their operations in DIFC.Client DetailsThey are seeking out candidates who possess a dynamic personality with the ability to perform multiple tasks independently and efficiently.Description* Greet, welcome, and direct the visitors to the appropriate person/office as soon as they arrive* Maintain a warm and welcoming atmosphere by providing assistance to the visitors and the staff members* Be the key support contact between the Senior Management and various departments, ensuring efficient communication* Provide administrative support to the Senior Management as well as the various departments across the organisation* Ensure strong relationships with key stakeholders are maintained* Manage the diary and calendar on a regular basis with the prepared agendas* Format information for internal and external communication as required via emails in a timely and accurate manner* Schedule all internal and external team meetings, book meeting rooms, ensure proper arrangement with all the required facilities* Arrange all the logistic requirements which include travel bookings, hotel accommodations, visa and mandatory tests required for travel* Ensure proper documentation of guest register and high priority reports.* Maintain discretion and confidentiality, as well as adhere to the policies and procedures of the organisationJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary. This is an exciting opportunity to further progress with a global, professional entity.

    * ­­­­­­3+ years of relevant support experience with a leading professional service company (financial service, management consultancy or Law firm) in DIFC * Western Qualified candidates preferred* Must be currently located in UAE* Must have strong knowledge in Microsoft Office* Ability to deliver to Key Performance Indicators in a regulated environment through one’s own initiative

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    eFX Support Analyst (Refinitiv) | Luxoft

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As part of the digital initiative, the bank is implementing the Refinitiv ET (Electronic Trading) platform. We are looking for support and dev profilesResponsibilities• Provide L1 support of ET & Adapters (Pre-deal and TrAPI)• Raise and follow up ET related cases with Refinitiv central teams, Engineers & ET SMEs• Train and guide business/IT users whenever required on ET functions/Processes• Support client technology on executing planned or adhoc DR activities• Participate and support in testing new ET releases on UAT• Support client production team in drafting rollout plans• Monitor global changes that may impact SABB PROD & UAT env• Coordinate frequent PROD-UAT data refresh

    Salary:
    USD
    5,000 to 7,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Requirements• 5+ years experience on ET Refinitiv or similar tools (ION MarketView.)• Experience in eFX or Broadway OTC• SME Refinitiv ET• Strong knowledge of ET Configurations.• Strong knowledge of ET TrAPI.

    Luxoft, a DXC Technology Company (NYSE: DXC), is a digital strategy and software engineering firm providing bespoke technology solutions that drive business change for customers the world over. Luxoft uses technology to enable business transformation, enhance customer experiences, and boost operational efficiency through its strategy, consulting, and engineering services. Luxoft combines a unique blend of engineering excellence and deep industry expertise, specializing in automotive, financial services, travel and hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, media and telecommunications.

    DXC is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company that drives digital transformations for clients by modernizing and integrating their mainstream IT. Together, DXC and Luxoft offer a differentiated customer-value proposition for digital transformation by combining Luxoft’s front-end digital capabilities with DXC’s expertise in IT modernization and integration. More

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    Senior Associate – Talent and Impact | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryOur Talent and Impact team supports business in recognizing the contribution of our People in a fair, consistent and transparent way as well as identification, retention and development of the People our businesses need to maximise client value.The Regional xLoS Talent & Impact Senior Associate supports Talent and Impact agenda for the Middle East as a part of Centre of Expertise. The key processes in scope include support of goal setting, feedback, annual performance reviews and promotions as well as talent reviews.On top of it there is a project-based part of the role related to business requirements that may include development of career paths, variety of digital tools, training and analysis.Responsibilities• Acts as a trusted advisor in the performance / talent space for key stakeholder groups (HC Business Leads and People Team), ensuring that they are best equipped to execute respective Talent & Impact agendas and processes in their Lines of Service;• Supports xLoS, customer defined Talent & Impact projects, closely cooperating with key stakeholder groups (incl. digital tools development / enhancement projects);• Main point of contact for any Talent & Impact related activities – liaising with HC Business Leads to ensure consistency and alignment;• Owns training related to Talent & Impact space for key stakeholder groups;• Supports firm-wide communication on all activities related to Talent & Impact.• Internal Processes, Tools & Teams • Goal setting and development planning;• Real-time feedback;• Performance review (incl. Promotions and Assessment Centres);• Talent review;• Succession planning;• Career coaching;• Management of performance-related systems, databases and tools (Workday, Snapshot, PowerBI dashboards, Promotion Tools);• Close cooperation with other teams – especially Reward, Learning & Development, Strategic Workforce Planning, Strategic People Programs, Recruiting.

    Education • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Resources or Business Management; Master’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Management is preferred; Professional Certification in Human Resources is preferred;• Language fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.Experience• Overall 2+ years of experience in Human Resources with focus on talent / performance management, L&D or strategic HR;• Experience in an international professional services environment is preferred.Skills • Good acumen in Talent & Performance area;• Good knowledge of Talent & Performance systems / tools or high technical acumen;• Excellent process management skills;• Excellent slide writing and business document preparation skills;• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including relationship building capabilities;• Strong customer service orientation with ability to use patience and diplomacy to handle issues.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    IT Technical Support | Abdullah A. AlMoosa Enterprises

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job DescriptionEnter Email ID• Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners• Monitoring and maintaining computer systems, printers and scanners• Research, diagnose, troubleshoot and identify solutions to resolve user issues• Responsible for CCTV Installations ,configurations and Implementations across office sites/villas/warehouses• Monitoring and maintaining CCTVS across all the companies• Structural cabling ,Cable dressing, testing or splicing or restoring or replacing or of any connectivity(fiber/cat6)• Conduct cable arrangement activities• Setting up accounts for new users• Repairing and replacing equipment as necessary• Responsible for the site inspection and investigation in any case related to existing infrastructure• Responding in a timely manner to service issues and requests• Providing technical support across the companies (this may be in person or over the phone)(Driving License should be Must)• Following standard procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to the appropriate internal team• Ensure all issues are properly logged• Excellent communication and reporting skills• Ability to present related cases and attend meetings with other departments

    Salary:
    AED
    6,000 to 6,500
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: Yearly Air Ticket Allowance & Medical Insurance

    Desired Candidate Profile• Excellent customer service skills• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills• Previous working experience in IT support for 3 years and above in IT H/W support, specially CCTV, Access Control System.• IT/Computer Engineering graduate• In depth knowledge of Crestron System is an advantage.• With valid UAE driving License is a must.

    After completing his engineering studies in the U.S. in 1971 Mr. Abdullah Ahmed Almoosa laid the foundation of the Group through an architectural engineering firm. It is now grown into a leading family owned diverse business group as one of the top ten leading family owned groups of Dubai. The Group is more popularly known as ARENCO GROUP from its architectural practice which carries that name.

    The Group’s diverse business interests include:

    An architectural engineering consultancy and interior design practice
    Real estate leasing of owned premium apartments, villas, commercial offices, warehousing, staff accommodation, etc. throughout Dubai
    Hotel apartments operations of owned assets
    Furniture trading
    Car rental and leasing
    Laundry operations
    Manufacture of mattresses, beds
    Manufacture of energy saving lamps
    Joinery operations

    Over four decades of experience and a qualified team of experts enable the A. A. Al Moosa Group to offer services that ensure the highest standards of quality and perfection. More

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    Graduate Recruiter – Senior Associate (UAE National) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll focus on helping the local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.It takes talented people to support the largest professional services organisation in the world. In joining our recruiting team, you’ll identify and attract talent for PwC. You’ll focus on engaging and hiring the most promising college students from campus and university. You’ll build on campus relationships with job seekers and candidates, while understanding the dynamic hiring needs of each business.As a Recruitment Senior Associate, you will be working closely with the manager on the Graduate Recruitment team to support key business units with their resourcing needs for UAE Nationals. This involves data management, candidate sourcing and evaluation and subcontractor management. – The ideal candidate will be thorough and accurate when completing tasks, consistently delivering the highest quality of work. – In high pressure situations, achieving ‘quick wins’ and meeting short deadlines will be required.

    Recruitment Process: – Focused on a recruitment for Emirati graduate talent for the various lines of service in the UAE; understanding the needs of the business and managing multiple deadlines and candidate profiles, while utilizing multiple sources to build strong pipelines (referrals, online portals, internal system) – Conducting introductory calls and HR interviews with shortlisted candidates and preparing summaries to be shared with the recruiting manager. – Developing and promoting the PwC people value proposition within recruitment. – Interviewing and testing candidates using the standard competency based – Ensuring candidate information is up to date on the internal system throughout the process and managing the interview feedback process for interviewers on the system

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Losing Top Candidates to Unicorns and FAANG Companies? How to Stop It.

    Key Learnings: Finding your unique value proposition as an employer brand How to market your company & stand out to top candidates How to message your offers strategically so candidates choose you About this eBook Okay — so you’re not a FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google). You’re also not a Unicorn or “stock market […] More

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    IT Manager – Project | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Requirement:Solution or Infrastructure- Worked previously on complex projects, that involves the coordination with different stake holders and the combining several technologies together, software and hardware wise.

    – 10+ years of total job experience.- Resources Management (Internal and Outsourcing)- Implement directives provided by the line manager involving Strategic decision- Coordinate with the line manager on the vendors involvement in the projects- Monitor the financials of the projects and team and report it to the line manager- Meeting regularly with the manager to report on project progressWe request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More