Aurelia Butler

Employment:

Full Time

The CompanyOur client, an established and well-respected business based in DIFC, are looking to hire a receptionist on a 6-month basis. You will be based front of house where you will act at the first point of contact for any visitors into the office. This role would suit someone coming from a customer service role. You must be able to start within 1 week.The RoleResponsibilities:* Meeting and greeting clients* Fielding all call and enquiries coming in to the business* Maintaining reception area and ensuring security* Supporting the EA with general admin tasks

The CandidateRequirements:* Must be able to start immediately* Experience in Customer Service – Cabin Crew would be ideal* A positive can-do attitude* Ability to work well under pressure and juggle heavy workload* Excellent written and spoken EnglishRobert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training.

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

Employment:

Full Time

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Transactions Diligence Executive, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Transaction Diligence network of specialists who deliver high quality advice through each phase of the transaction process. Our core work is due diligence, assessing a target company’s finances and business projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities and potential mitigations, and reporting on these to our clients, their banks, investors and other parties. The opportunity You will be working in teams with experienced due diligence professionals, where you will learn and develop the skills you need to perform due diligence in a range of situations and sectors. There is the opportunity for and likelihood of travel within MENA. When working on projects you will almost always be working as part of a wider cross service line team. As you progress your career with EY, you will have the opportunity to work on more complex transactions, increasingly lead teams, begin to build relationships with our clients and other members of the corporate finance community and take on broader roles within our business. Your key responsibilities – As an executive within the Transaction Diligence team, you’ll participate in due diligence engagements related to transactions involving private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers. – You’ll analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale by reviewing accounting records and participating in interviews with management. – You’ll work effectively as a team member by demonstrating your commitment to quality, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress.

Skills and attributes for success – Individuals with strong analytical skills will flourish in this environment as you will regularly assist in researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring and prepare analyses of financial information to assess trends and fluctuations. – Good communication skills will also be a key attribute for success within this role as you will be required to assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and develop and maintain productive working relationships with clients. To qualify for the role you must have – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting and/or related major. – Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably with previous due diligence exposure. – Knowledge of IFRS. – Able to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions. – Strong analytical, presentation and report writing skills – Excellent command of spoken and written English Ideally, you’ll also have – Transactions/auditing experience – Client facing experience from a professional services background – Proficiency in Arabic What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

Employment:

Full Time

ETIC, SAP Infrastructure / Basis / Security – Associate (Egypt)Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryAbout the rolePwC is opening a new Technology & Innovation Center in Cairo that will deliver high quality technology solutions to consulting Clients across the globe. The Centre will provide a broad suite of skills and services to our clients, ranging from Packaged Applications such as SAP & Oracle, to Cloud services utilising AWS, Azure and Google, as well as expanding our existing Managed Services capabilities. The center is looking to expand rapidly and we are looking for enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for technology and client delivery to help shape and form this new venture. We are seeking to recruit a SAP Infrastructure / Basis / Security specialist to join our team in Cairo. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in delivering SAP (ECC and S/4HANA) integrated solutions You will report to the SAP Leader and work alongside PwC Team Members in Cairo as well as those working on client projects across the PwC Global Network, including the UK, Germany and Middle East. As an SAP Infrastructure / Basis / Security Specialist, you will play a key role in the following areas:- Support the leadership and management of the new SAP Practice by taking an active role in the SAP Team – Delivering exceptional client service and solutions across a number of SAP technical areas – Work with a global mindset with teams based in the UK, Germany and other Middle Eastern Countries – Supporting delivery teams to deliver solutions that are on scope, time, quality and budget Role Requirements:- Ability to participate in SAP Infrastructure discussions – Supporting HANA database sizing and performance metrics (On Premise and Cloud) – Experience of design, configuring, monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting the SAP technical environment on an ongoing basis as well as scheduling and executing the SAP transport system – Experienced with troubleshooting issues with S/4HANA and other SAP product set up – Able to act as an interface to SAP Technical team for issues and hot fixes – Ability to participate in role design discussions, designs technical roles, build and tests roles

Essential skills & attributes:- SAP S/4HANA Certified Associate – Solution Manager 7.2 awareness – Has the competence to perform the role effectively – Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills – Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment. Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise – Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills – Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones – Candidates may also be recent University Graduates in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science or Cloud technologies, with an interest and aptitude for architecture and understanding detailed technical / functional concepts Education- University Degree Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

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

Employment:

Full Time

Job Summary: To consult with relevant teams/key stakeholders and advise them on complex immigration issues for employees joining and transferring in / out of the MENA region. Oversee immigration related activities for employees and their dependents as they join, exit or transfer from one office/legal entity to another within a cluster of offices in the MENA region to facilitate a smooth transitions process. The remit of this role includes supervision of issuance, renewals and cancelation of Iqama /work permits for new/existing employees and their dependents ensuring that the firm is compliant with the local immigration laws as well as ensuring all trade licenses and audit licenses are active and renewed on time. Essential functions of the job: Transitions Immigration Process Management: • Manage the Immigration Team in the respective office.• Develop the Immigration practice in the respective office.• Coach, train and motivate the team members to consistently provide excellent service.• Ensure a robust communication with relevant stake holders to updates are being shared on a timely basis.• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholder by providing consistently high levels of customer service.• Supervise the transfers between the 2 legal entities by ensuring all processes are in order and carried out seamlessly.• Build relationships both within the firm and externally with government authorities, identifying opportunities and managing expectations• Be the focal point of contact with the CBTS team providing them with the required guidance to assist all business visa travelers and managing expectations. • Manage the successful delivery of immigration projects in KSA and GCC region• Adherence to Quality and Risk Management processes.• Oversee the entire National pension process (GOSI) by mitigating any risks and ensuring 100% compliance • Oversee the issuance new / renewal of all visa / Iqama types for employees across all service lines in the office• Supervise and coordinate with the PRO for all iqama applications with issues, to have them resolved through the Immigration and labour offices.• Monitor the status of applications and ensure team adherence to updating the Immigration tool (TMT) as well as generate monthly reports (where applicable) • Keep up to date with the latest changes in the world of Immigration and Labour and ensure prompt updates are provided to the management as well as the team. • Monitor and track all incoming & outgoing original documentation i.e. marriage / birth / educational / original passports etc. via the Internal document tracking system “Doc-Track”.• Carry out regular risk assessments for new projects assigned and highlight any risks to the management prior to deployment. • Create and develop process documents for all internal processes within the office• Manage and support any queries received from senior management, employees and guide them in accordance with the best practices.• Manage the inspections of government officials during their visit to the offices across all entities. • Oversee the renewal of Auditors Registration & Partners Auditors Certificate, Trade Licenses, Immigration and labour permits etc. for all entities in your office, ensuring compliance and meeting the deadline whilst coordinating with the Legal team as and when needed.• Escalate any high-risk situations and ensure that the KSA Talent Lead / MENA Immigration Lead have adequate information to make the right decisions.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements • Confidentiality and Integrity, as this role requires dealing with employees’ personal documentation• Upholding EY’s values, brand and reputation as well as understand and follow workplace policies and procedures• Excellent communication skills• Excellent knowledge of Labour and Immigration requirements.• Enthusiastic and energetic; able to embrace new ways of working.• Should be a Team player with an ability to build strong client relationships• Project management skills to plan and prioritise work and meet deadlines • Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output• Attention to detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy • Self-starter; willing to be accountable for your decisions and output • Handling all documents and transaction for immigration and Ministry of Labour (Where applicable)• Ability to work under pressure• Ability to provide document control solutions and handling all documents and transactions for immigration and Labour. Job Requirements: Education: • High School Certificate or bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field. Experience: • 5 – 6 years’ experience as a government relation representative.• Excellent knowledge of Labour and Immigration requirements. • Fluency in written and spoken Arabic as well as excellent English language skills (written and verbal)• Advanced user of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel with strong attention to detail• Nationals of the respective countries with government mandated documents

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

Employment:

Full Time

Tax & Legal Services – Legal Corporate (Company Services) – Company Formations Specialist – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryPwC Legal Middle East is a multiple award-winning regional team of over 60 lawyers and legal professionals working across M&A, Restructuring, Family Business Company Services, Corporate Governance, Corporate & Commercial, Financial Services & FinTech, Projects, Employment and NewLaw. Globally, we are part of one of the largest legal networks in the world and we have over 3,500 lawyers in over 100 countries.Our lawyers and legal professionals work alongside the PwC’s service lines, providing a truly integrated “one stop shop” service offering alongside PwC’s Tax, Deals, Consulting and Assurance Services. We look to embrace technology in everything we do.Our Company Services practice focuses on market entry and exits, legal compliance, company change services (e.g. director changes), corporate implementation support and company secretarial technology advisory.PwC Legal Middle East’s Lawyers and Legal ProfessionalsOur lawyers and legal professionals must be entrepreneurial and have a collaborative mindset to succeed in a legal environment that is truly different to a traditional law firm.Technical excellence is a given and local knowledge is required. We look for people with business acumen, a global mindset and those who enjoy building relationships internally within PwC and externally with our clients, across the Middle East region and globally.Our lawyers and legal professionals work closely with other PwC professionals at all levels and across various jurisdictions. Our senior team members play an important role in the development of junior members.This role is working as part of the Company Services team located in Dubai.  The team is busy and fast-growing, with vacancies for Company Services Associates to assist in the delivery of company services and legal entity management services to a wide range of clients (both local and international). The role requires proactive, well-organised and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy being part of a dynamic team. Core Responsibilities:  – Delivery of core company services – particularly the incorporation / establishment of new entities in the UAE, as well as other company changes where required and actively working with client engagement teams in the execution of project deliverables – Assisting with the coordination of the provision of legal entity management to a wide range of both local and international clients – Ensuring compliance deadlines (e.g. licence renewals, accounts filings, etc.) are met and completed on time – Direct contact with client representatives, including convening conference calls and meetings as and when required – Providing regular updates of relevant client information to all members of the engagement team using various databases and research tools

Requirements:We are interested in individuals who have the following experience and attributes: – They will be able to work independently and as part of a team, with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high quality output. – Ideally the candidate will have experience of company formations (free zones and mainland) in the UAE. – Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). – Fluent in English but multilingual Arabic speaker an advantage. – Proactive, self-motivated individual, who can work under own initiative as well as being creative in sharing ideas for team development. – Strong team working skills. – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise a workload of company services projects. – Passionate about client service – strong willingness to deliver excellent client service and flexibility to meet client requirements.

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

Employment:

Full Time

Executive – Strategy & Transactions – VME – AmmanAre you building your tomorrow, today? If that sounds like you, we invite you to pursue a career with our industry leading Valuation and Modeling and Economics practice ( Learn more about our VME Services ). At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. We’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The opportunity Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a VME Executive at EY, you’ll help make that happen. You’ll help clients address their strategic planning, transaction and non-transaction related decision-making process including strategic planning, identification and assessment of value creation financial reporting, market valuation for transactional purposes. EY has dedicated teams providing full suite of Valuation, Modeling and Economic Advisory solutions across a range of industries and clients, including: – Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction (RHC) – Corporate Business Modeling & Valuations – Government Public Sector (GPS) – Economic Advisory (EA) – Decision Analytics (DA) – Capital Equipment Your key responsibilities As an Executive within our VME team, part of your role will involve developing experience across a range of different type of engagements understanding the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value measurements, and providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions, and advice. You will make technical contributions to valuation client engagements and internal projects by gaining a thorough understanding of the target business and its market, and of clients’ issues, performing research and analysis of the target’s industry and of quoted companies operating in that sector. Skills and attributes for success – Strategic mindset – you will help clients identifying source of value creation and quantifying it. You will need to have a solution-oriented mind-set to act as a truly Corporate Finance advisor to leverage on EY capabilities and assist clients in solving their issues and unlocking potential for value growth – Commercial Acumen – as part of the team you will regularly advise businesses on valuations issues with regards to acquisition, divestitures or restructuring and provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings – Regulatory and Accounting knowledge -you will work with management as part of an acquisition process to understand how the value of acquired intangible and financial assets will impact accounting requirements, provide fair value opinion for financial reporting purpose

To qualify for the role, you must have – As a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or business and at least 3-5 years of related business valuation work experience business valuation work experience – Solution driven individual and “out-of-comfort” zone thinker with demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects – Previous business valuation, capital allocation, portfolio optimization, corporate finance or strategy background experience – Financial modeling skills including experience building models from scratch. – Broad understanding of IFRS standards related to fair value measurements, business combination, impairment testing etc. Ideally, you’ll also have – Regional experience preferred (although not mandatory) – Previous valuation experience in consulting firm or Big 4 Firm – Previous experience in coaching teams of junior and senior staff – High business acumen and strategic mind set What we look for Solution driven individual and “out-of-comfort” zone thinker with demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects. We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients, goals. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

Employment:

Full Time

Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Application and Emerging Technology services, will provide you with a unique opportunity to help our clients identify and prioritise emerging technologies that can help solve their business problems. We help clients design approaches to integrate new technologies, skills, and processes so they can get the most out of their technology investment and drive business results and innovation.Title Tech Lab Technologist, Our Firm Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has more than 6,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. We have an unparalleled range of expert capabilities from Strategy, through Advisory and Consulting to Legal, Tax and Assurance Services, underpinned by the standout digital platform in the region. Our Mission One Firm: Transforming our region. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. In an increasingly complex world, we help intricate systems function, adapt and evolve so they can benefit communities and society – whether they are capital markets, tax systems or the economic systems within which business and society exist. We help our clients to make informed decisions and operate effectively within them. Our Values Creating value through diversity. Be yourself. Be different. At PwC, we respect and value differences. We know that when people from different backgrounds and with different points of view work together, we create the most value – for our clients, our people and society. As part of our commitment to individuality we are pleased to hear from candidates from diverse backgrounds, with a mixture of skills, capabilities and experience from the below Job Description. Job Title – Tech Lab Technologist Level Senior Associate Reports to Labs Lead. Location – Dubai Position summary Role: Emerging Tech Lab Technologist Senior Associate Description: The Emerging Technology Lab is a group of technologists with expertise in product development, rapid prototyping, and user experience design. We work with new and emerging technologies and help internal PwC stakeholders understand how these technologies can affect their work. At our core we are an innovative R&D group that builds functional prototypes that demonstrate the potential of future technologies. Learn more here What you’ll do: You will be engaged with our Emerging Technology team to build prototypes and solutions for internal teams and clients with a strong focus in developing emerging tech prototypes. As a technologist, you’re expected to: Blend technical experience in product development, rapid prototyping, and user experience design with business perspectives from organizations, sectors, and industries. Help internal teams achieve their goals through rapid iteration, experimentation, and prototyping while maintaining organizational focus to apply past lessons to future endeavors. Who you’ll work with: You will collaborate with a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping PwC solve its complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities: • Build Proof of Concepts (PoC’s) focusing on solving emerging PwC challenges, using the PwC essential 8 technologies and new emerging tech as follows: • Based on the pwc industries of focus, recent global and regional trends and/or the business requirements. • Once the use case & plan is evaluated and approved by team, build and iterate working prototype using the essential 8 technologies – update EmTech leadership on progress and kanban boards. • Once the built use case meets requirements of internal PwC clients, close out with documentation on the demo catalogue/ marketing snippets, conduct a handoff session with XLab manager/ creative technologist & review session with the EmTech team. • Stay abreast with the latest global and regional trends in the respective technology field, to increase technical and business acumen such as: • Take part in PwC cross-territory EmTech community of interest for the respective technology, representing the Middle East perspective and interests. • Attending conferences/ tech events per year related to this technology. • Reading the latest news, and then sharing insights with the rest of the team on a regular basis. • Know the local/ regional ecosystem of startups and companies related to the technologists technology. • Ideate and share ideas with respective teams: • Be proactive and share ideas to fill use case backlog in monthly brainstorms. • Share and support teams and initiatives when necessary. • Follow, understand and engage with pwc’s strategy and digital agendas. • Understand different pwc lines of service function and develop xLoS internal relationships. • Prepare and host informational sessions and trainings with internal PwC teams and/or external clients. • Undertake at least 1 training focused on technical capabilities and related to a respective technology (online or in person). • Undertake at least 1 training focused on soft skills related to career development (online or in person). • Work with the wider EmTech team as needed: • Work with the Innovation and Research team to properly discover and research before prototypes building. • Support XLab’s team in personalizing prototypes for new experiences and prepare to run prototype demos for the respective technology event (e.g. conferences, workshops, client tour etc.). • Prepare technical content for creative experiences as well as creating technical handover documents. • Work with our Centre of Excellence team when a prototype is needed to be scaled. • Manage time for EmTech responsibilities, as follows: • Prioritize time spent on building use cases and time managed other tasks e.g. training, conducting training, and showcasing technology in events. • Be flexible with time depending on internal client deadlines. • Comply with pwc compliance, timesheets, booking leave, managing expenses, annual compliance training, snapshots/workday feedbacks. • Challenge EmTech leadership’s expectations on tasks, time allocation and output expectations, as and when required. • Have a good work ethic and culture: • Being proactive, seeking to self learn, self manage, being inquisitive and inclusive. • Participate and bring new ideas to the table in standups, monthly meets, away days and ideation sessions.

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar degree preferred. • 2-3 years of professional experience; experience applied to business problems and solution development is required requirements. • Fluent communication in English is mandatory and Arabic preferred. • Experience in one or more of the following 3D Printing, Internet of Things, Drones, Augmented reality, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence or Robotics. • Experience in programming e.g. Python, SQL, Node.JS, R, C++, C# (preferably)Experience in 3D design/modelling (preferably). • Experience working with Cloud Services (preferably). • Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success collaborating with a broad team of strategy, technology, creative, and production resources, especially coordinating project work with third-party partners and vendors. • Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success identifying and addressing client needs, building solid relationships with stakeholders, developing an awareness of our emerging technology services, delivering clear requests for information, demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.

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

Employment:

Full Time

Who we are We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere. To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Customer Solutions Architect to join a leading retail group in the middle east, working as part of the IT Services team. The candidate will work with our solution architects in the team to support the ongoing transformation of the enterprise architecture, including key high-profile projects focused on achieving the Chalhoub Group business priorities.What you’ll be doing The Customer Solution Architect is responsible for the solution design and architecture of project streams. This will include product evaluation(RFP), technology impact assessment, Outline Solution and High-Level Designs, governance of the low-level design and adherence to principles, policies and standards on projects and within product teams. The ideal candidate will work independently with minimal supervision, closely collaborating with other architects, business analysts and project managers in the IT team.This role will interact with delivery teams to validate and construct solutions designs across the enterprise systems and will also participate in delivery projects to perform compliance checks and ensure product quality and alignment with IT processes. The Solution Architect will also proactively incorporate the Peer Review and Enterprise Design Authority boards to ensure solution proposals are compliant with the Group’s overall Enterprise Architecture principles.The candidate must have strong communication skills and be organized in their approach to daily tasks. They should have previous experience in software and hardware implementation projects and a proven track record in documenting architectural designs following industry best practices and tools.What you’ll need to succeed • To undertake high level technical architecture & design activities on projects of work, working alongside our development partners.• Ensure appropriate and timely escalation and resolution of key architecture & design decision conflicts.• Evaluate 3rd party solutions, performing detailed technical assessments (RFP) and advising business on integration and technical fit into existing architecture landscape.• Collaborate with and, where required, instruct 3rd party development partners and resource on low level technical design and delivery of an IT solution.• Partners with business and technology subject-matter experts to elicit and translate business requirements into technology solutions & strategic direction.• Ensure solution design complies with the long-term strategic roadmap for all IT systems architecture.• Partners with other solution architects to provide a consensus based scalable and adaptable architectural solution including peer review of solution architecture deliverables.• Presents and evaluates high level project architecture & artefacts at a technology governance forum to ensure architectural and strategic fit.• Run design authority sessions, in collaboration with other solution architects, evaluating proposed designs against established standards and architecture framework.• Identifies opportunities for innovation & supports the development of the Business Technology Strategy.• Provides input in the development of policies, standards and guidelines that direct the selection, development, implementation and use of Information Technology as related to Customer domain technologies.• Responsible for Customer domain technology subject matter leadership, providing guidance to implementing technology projects and technical teams on standards-based best practice• Provides enterprise-wide assurance over the integrity and appropriateness of Customer solution designs, using Chalhoub enterprise architecture principles, policies and standards.• Represents the Customer domain in architecture and design forum(s) as a key decision-making stakeholder.• Work with the Project Managers and Business Analysts to develop a high-level project schedule, business requirements and set of architectural artefacts.• Governs and manages changes to the Customer domain architecture landscape, for both existing systems and new initiatives that impact Customer-related business capabilities, including transition and target architecture changes and management of related architectural artefacts (i.e. knowledge management and appropriate application of tooling standards)• Provides assurance and governance over Customer domain implementations at key time-based milestones, ensuring appropriate application of Chalhoub architecture principles, policies, and standards.• Research new Customer technologies to improve and evolve the existing technology stack, providing recommendations to the business and technology teams as appropriate

What skills and competencies you’ll need to succeed• A minimum of 6 years’ experience is required working in technology related environments as a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, Consultant, Developer or equivalent role.• 6+ years’ experience in Customer-specific architecture and solution design• Experience designing, integrating, and managing complex solutions (multi-platform, multi-technology, 3rd parties).• The candidate should possess a strong background in different technologies focusing on consumer and business applications and should know and understand a variety of different technologies, frameworks and coding languages. Ideally the candidate should have a technology related academic background.• It is also crucial to have experience in the application of technology to business processes and to have a good understanding of Retail as an industry.• Experience of Agile and Waterfall software development lifecycles.• Previous experience in software development/coding during their career.• Demonstrated ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.• Demonstrated experience in at least one area of digital technology, such as digital content management, digital marketing, digital commerce or mobile applications.• Has experience implementing cloud solutions – IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.• Experience working on integration technologies and a good understanding of API design patterns and frameworks, micro services, API gateways, API security etc.• Detailed experience and successful track record in establishing CRM capabilities, defining and driving the adoption of CRM architectures e.g. Salesforce Service, Marketing, Campaign Management, Service Management, Commerce.• Deep domain knowledge of CRM and cloud systems/platforms & implementations, and hands-on experience working on related technologies.• Possess an exceptionally strong technical and functional experience in CRM, Marketing, Voice of Customer, Contact Centre, Loyalty, Self-Service and Omnichannel solutions.• Knowledge and technical experience in AWS or a related cloud-based development platform.• Knowledge in Modern Application development and containerization/CI-CD.• Experience in Salesforce Service and Marketing Cloud or equivalent is essential.• Working knowledge of at least one of the following database technologies: Oracle, MYSQL, SQL Server, RDS, NoSQL.• Knows at least one of the following programming/scripting languages and technologies: C, C#, Java, PLSQL, Perl, Python, PHP, HTML, React Java Script, Node.Js etc.• Relevant Customer technology software certifications, preferably in the Salesforce domain (SFSC, SFMC)• Architecture practice and modelling-related certifications e.g. TOGAF, BCS, Zachmann, UML.• Architecture tooling experience e.g. Orbus, Archimate, Sparx, Mega Hopex, Casewise, ARIS…What we can offer you With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day. We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group’s competitive edge in today’s market.

By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. More