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    Cloud Adoption Engineer | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Cloud Adoption Engineer – Omani MarketJob Summary Cloud Adoption is a newly-formed organization within EMEA Technology Cloud Engineering (TCE) group, having the mission to increase customer consumption growth by driving fast activation , nurturing an optimal ramp up and removing technical barriersAligned to a territory and working together with Sales and Account Cloud Engineers (ACEs), the Cloud Adoption Manager will primary focus on the post-booking side of our customer’s lifecycle, ensuring a successful and sustainable cloud consumption growth. Does this pique your interest? If so, we hope to meet you! Role and Responsibilities The Cloud Adoption Manager will collaborate closely, as needed, with the relevant TCE teams to agree on specific activities and/or deliverables required in each of the accounts they are managing. The ultimate goal is to improve usage and usage growth of Oracle Cloud while also creating a robust customer experience across the entire cloud adoption lifecycle Typical activities- Drive a fast and smooth Customer activation – Equip the customer with the relevant knowledge for early usage – Manage the customer’s Adoption Plan – Continuously monitor and review Adoption Plan with the customer to guarantee the progress according to their expectations, facilitating the value realization, guarantee success in this Critical Milestone(Go Live as an example) and Provide “Longer Term” customer assistance – Pro-actively monitor customer environment, assess risk and build mitigation plan – Detect and flag potential new workloads or implementation opportunities – Energize Customers interest by sharing information and facilitate connection with relevant Oracle activities Remove barriers – Assure progress and prompt resolution of SRs and escalations by engaging relevant teams and advocating for customers, while proactively Identify structural issues affecting customer use of Oracle Cloud and build up a resolution plan with relevant teams – Act as a customer advocate for product features and requirements

    Skills and Profile – To fulfill the role of a CAM we are looking for individuals matching the following profile: – Proven experience in Tech Cloud engineering roles with a track record of successful customer engagements. – Passionate about Technology with Breadth and Depth knowledge – Solid understanding of cloud technology landscape – hands-on experience(or certification) with Oracle, AWS, GCP or Azure is a plus – IT Market Literacy – able to advise on technology standard methodologies by understanding the Cloud market trends and their impact on various industries – High Energy and social skills Focus on Customer Centricity- Always looking to anticipate customer needs and offer the most relevant advice, education or standard methodology. – Enjoys customer success – Communication – Project Management – Focused on results – Strong listening and coordination skills – Problem-solving abilities, strong task planning and delegation skills. Is Pro-active and demonstrates lateral thinking Customer Lifecycle awareness – Able to understand the customers’ existing IT landscape, business requirements and their definition of success. – Position Oracle as a business partner by delivering value to functional through executive levels Commercial business understanding – Partners with all LOBs inside TCE organization Collaboration skills – Standout colleague with great networking abilities and ability to work in (virtual) teams. – Agent of Change , driving creative and new customer engagements to convert our customers on the best cloud advocates!

    Oracle offers an integrated array of applications, databases, servers, storage, and cloud technologies to empower modern business. For most companies, flexibility is critical. Oracle provides a wide choice of software, systems, and cloud deployment models – including public, on-premises, and hybrid clouds – to ensure that technology flexes to the unique needs of a business.

    Oracle Cloud is a complete, integrated stack of platform, infrastructure, and application services. With advanced scalability and security, Oracle Cloud enables technical agility across the enterprise, connects people to information for clearer insights, and fosters efficiency through simplified workflows.

    More than 420,000 customers across 145 countries have harnessed Oracle technology to accelerate their digital transformation. More

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    Cloud Adoption Engineer | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Summary Cloud Adoption is a newly-formed organization within EMEA Technology Cloud Engineering (TCE) group, having the mission to increase customer consumption growth by driving fast activation, nurturing an optimal ramp up and removing technical barriers . Aligned to a territory and working together with Sales and Account Cloud Engineers (ACEs), the Cloud Adoption Manager will primary focus on the post-booking side of our customer’s lifecycle, ensuring a successful and sustainable cloud consumption growth. Does this pique your interest? If so, we hope to meet you! Role and Responsibilities – The Cloud Adoption Manager will collaborate closely, as needed, with the relevant TCE teams to agree on specific activities and/or deliverables required in each of the accounts they are managing. – The ultimate goal is to improve usage and usage growth of Oracle Cloud while also creating a robust customer experience across the entire cloud adoption lifecycle Typical activities- Drive a fast and smooth Customer activation – Equip the customer with the relevant knowledge for early usage Manage the customer’s Adoption Plan – Continuously monitor and review Adoption Plan with the customer to guarantee the progress according to their expectations, facilitating the value realization, guarantee success in this Critical Milestone(Go Live as an example) and Provide “Longer Term” customer assistance – Pro-actively monitor customer environment, assess risk and build mitigation plan – Detect and flag potential new workloads or implementation opportunities – Energize Customers interest by sharing information and facilitate connection with relevant Oracle activities – Remove barriers- Assure progress and prompt resolution of SRs and escalations by engaging relevant teams and advocating for customers, while proactively Identify structural issues affecting customer use of Oracle Cloud and build up a resolution plan with relevant teams – Act as a customer advocate for product features and requirements

    Skills and Profile – To fulfill the role of a CAM we are looking for individuals matching the following profile: – Proven experience in Tech Cloud engineering roles with a track record of successful customer engagements. – Passionate about Technology with Breadth and Depth knowledge- Solid understanding of cloud technology landscape – hands-on experience(or certification) with Oracle, AWS, GCP or Azure is a plus – IT Market Literacy – able to advise on technology standard methodologies by understanding the Cloud market trends and their impact on various industries – High Energy and social skills Focus on Customer Centricity: – Always looking to anticipate customer needs and offer the most relevant advice, education or standard methodology. – Enjoys customer success – Communication – Project Management – Focused on results – Strong listening and coordination skills – Problem-solving abilities, strong task planning and delegation skills. Is Pro-active and demonstrates lateral thinking Customer Lifecycle awareness – Able to understand the customers’ existing IT landscape, business requirements and their definition of success. – Position Oracle as a business partner by delivering value to functional through executive levels Commercial business understanding – Partners with all LOBs inside TCE organization Collaboration skills – Standout colleague with great networking abilities and ability to work in (virtual) teams. – Agent of Change , driving creative and new customer engagements to convert our customers on the best cloud advocates!

    Oracle offers an integrated array of applications, databases, servers, storage, and cloud technologies to empower modern business. For most companies, flexibility is critical. Oracle provides a wide choice of software, systems, and cloud deployment models – including public, on-premises, and hybrid clouds – to ensure that technology flexes to the unique needs of a business.

    Oracle Cloud is a complete, integrated stack of platform, infrastructure, and application services. With advanced scalability and security, Oracle Cloud enables technical agility across the enterprise, connects people to information for clearer insights, and fosters efficiency through simplified workflows.

    More than 420,000 customers across 145 countries have harnessed Oracle technology to accelerate their digital transformation. More

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    Information Technology Manager | National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Developing, implementing and maintaining: 1. IT strategy; 2. IT policy; and 3. IT budget. • Ensuring that detailed IT standards and procedures are established approved and implemented; • Delivering risk-based IT solutions that address people, process and technology; • Defining and maintaining specific key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) for IT processes; • Periodically inform the Senior Management on the latest developments on IT strategic initiatives and its implementation status; • Implementing adequate technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits; • Perform IT activities including: 1. monitoring of the IT operation in order to protect member organizations network from unauthorized access.; 2. monitoring of compliance with IT regulations, policies, standards and procedures; and 3. overseeing the investigation of IT related incidents. • Managing IT Service Level Agreements according to Contractual terms and conditions governing the roles, relationships, obligations and responsibilities of internal stakeholder and third parties.• Continues management and maintenance of IT applications and infrastructure to ensure delivery of the agreed level of IT services to the business.• Manage Data Center, DR/BC Sites• Manage the batch processing of automated tasks in an efficient and controlled manner.• Timely identify, respond and handle IT incidents• Limit recurring incidents to minimize their impact on the organization• Define, approve, and implement Data backup management strategy• Analyzing IT costs, value and IT risks to advise General Manager/ Senior Management at NBP Head Office. • Defining, designing, testing and implementing changes related to information assets including but not limited to application, software, device and data.• Defining IT training plan in coordination with HR.

    • At least five years of management experience in the Banking Technology region• Know how of core Banking systems, Software Development, Networking, Databases, Information Security, Credit Bureau, Real time Gross Settlement System, ATM Network and Telecom

    National Bank of Pakistan is largest state owned bank operating in Pakistan. It has redefined its role and has moved from a public sector organization into a modern commercial bank. The Bank’s services are available to individuals, corporate entities and government. While it continues to act as trustee of public funds and as the agent to the State Bank of Pakistan (in places where SBP does not have presence).

    National Bank of Pakistan has built an extensive branch network with over 1313 branches in Pakistan. It has agency arrangements with more than 3000 correspondent banks worldwide. Its subsidiaries are Taurus Securities Ltd, NBP Exchange Company Ltd, NBP Capital Ltd, NBP Modaraba Management Company Ltd, and CJSC Bank, Almaty, Kazakhstan. It has recently opened a subsidiary in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

    The bank has global presence having 23 overseas branches in 11 countries. The bank also has a representative office in China and Canada. More

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    The Great Resignation Now: 5 Ways to Rethink Recruiting in 2022

    WHAT YOU’LL LEARN The story of the “Great Resignation” and where we are now in 2022 3 key trends to navigate, coupled with our exclusive data 5 strategies to invigorate pipelines, increase efficiency, expand talent pools, and retain talent once they’re onboard About this eBook We’ve taken one of our most popular eBooks for employers […] More

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    Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.Our Accounting team helps internal leaders with fixed assets accounting and asset management, financial reporting, accounting research and analysis, statutory and regulatory reporting, and data security. As part of the team, you’ll assist with monthly closings, financial analysis, oversight and management of controls and compliance, tax and cash projections and data security.The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team is split into three areas:• Internal Reporting• Business Analysis• Data modelling & technical support• Supporting the Middle East leadership making strategic decisions through providing analysis and insights along with timely & accurate financial reporting.• Responsible for all timely recurring and adhoc internal financial reporting either globally or locally to different stakeholders, and act as the single source of truth for data validation.• Managing the budgeting and forecasting processes for the ME firm, covering internal functions (IFS) and Lines of Service (LOS. Responsibility for the smooth running of the entire annual budgeting process, from planning, guidance, execution, challenge and review and leadership sign off. • Responsible for enhancing user experience through better reporting solutions through PBI dashboards, that provides real time and periodic reporting & insights. Accountable for alignment of finance function to global data strategy.Financial• Responsible for the structuring, management and integrity of financial data within the core finance reporting tools.• Oversee the chart of accounts and is responsible for executing internal cost structures changes into the finance reporting system structures after being approved by the Financial Controller.• Oversee distribution of internal reporting to key stakeholders at the end of each period, in the form of Operating Statements, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance and / or other tailored system generated reports.• Perform monthly review of business performance and provide commentary summary on results.• Provide innovative reporting solutions to ad hoc management information requests from the business.• Work closely with the Corporate Development Team on data preparation and validation of the 3 years plan, and ensure the alignment between the Business plan and the annual budget.• Drive the annual budgeting process, working with LoS Finance and IFS leaders to develop and consolidate all LoS / IFS budgets appropriately.• Lead the forecasting process during the year and support the leadership with the required analysis.• Business partner with all LoS Finance, IFS functions, country Finance and other key functions within the Core Finance team from a reporting and insights perspective.• Responsible for the regional strategy on In Country Value score improvement and success of the annual certification process.Customer• Ensure transparency and visibility of the annual reporting plan and time table to all stakeholders.• Enhance users’ experience through smart reporting using advanced reporting tools like Power BI.• Maintain proper controls over distribution of the reports according to the security metrics.• Support the business with ad hoc reports, and drive continuous improvements of budgeting and reporting solutions.• Ensure LoS and Function requirements for central reporting and creates suite of both standardised and tailored reports to be populated by a single source of the truth.• Work with Enterprise Data Team (EDT) on reporting requirements from data warehouse perspective, and responsible for validation of reports.• Support all LoS / Function Business Partners and their stakeholders through the annual planning & Budgeting cycle, so that all templates and reports are consistent across deliverables, and continuously work on enhancing the tool and the process through the gathered feedback.

    Internal Process• Review operating statements and management reports for end users from a quality assurance perspective.• Manage period ends processes to ensure completeness and accuracy of reports, and escalate any variances or issues through proper escalation channels.• Support adjustments to the chart of accounts in line with requirements from other core finance teams following Financial controls approval.• Responsible for ensuring teams drive consistency with internal policies to control access to sensitive/confidential data.• Ensure maintenance of data quality across the function.• Set the firm’s regional budgeting process and guidelines, develop tools and templates for completion by function & LoS, ensuring deadlines are met and the overall management of the budgeting process.• Responsible for review and improvement of end to end financial planning, investment and budgeting processes. • Continuous improvement of processes efficiency through automation and alternative reporting solutions.Learning and Growth• Stay up to date on reporting tools to understand emerging best practices.• Build capabilities within the function, develop leadership skills of direct reports, and ensure that training plans are in place to develop the function’s staff technically and managerially.• Capture templates and standards into a repository to build the team’s own knowledge management database.• Responsible for the continuing professional development of self and team members.• Support internal knowledge management best practices, creating communities of practice both within own team and across wider function.• Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed.• Establish a healthy working environment for employees.

    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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    AR Collector | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a multinational management consulting firm that has operations globally. They are seeking to expand their workforce and are looking to hire an experienced AR Collector to join their team in Riyadh, KSA.Client DetailsOur client, a Global Management Consulting firm, is recruiting an AR Collector for their team in Riyadh, KSA.Description* Notify debtors of overdue payments and accounts by telephone, emails and face to face meeting* Contact and meet clients to chase bad debts and negotiate payment terms* Take necessary actions to encourage timely payments* Partake in the administrative activities of the accounts receivable department i.e. billing and maintaining the WIP* Monitor the debtor’s account to ensure that the negotiated repayment plan is being adhered to * Prepare reports on collection activities and updating accounts receivable statuses* Streamline all collection processes and recommend improvements to existing proceduresJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary along with performance based incentives. This is an exciting opportunity for an AR Collector to progress their career in a Multinational Professional Services organisation.

    * 3+ years of experience within a similar role* Big 4/ professionals services background is an advantage* Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills * Strong knowledge of billing and collection processes

    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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    Senior Manager – Operations/Strategy Planning | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Develop strategic and operations plans including defining objectives, governance, organisational structures, as well as detailing operating models and partnership models.Client DetailsGega Project in Saudi ArabiaDescription* Research/benchmark/analyze solutions, frameworks, and methodologies to address specific project needs to build strategic recommendations* Research and expand on knowledge of the KSA business environment and work with colleagues across departments on operations planning-related work and internal initiatives* Conduct economic and feasibility studies pertaining to new sectors within the project and develop business plans and financial models* Develop, pioneer and monitor operations strategies (end-to-end from design to implementation)* Define and lead initiatives and activities for specific operations projects* Develop strategic and operations plans including defining objectives, governance, organizational structures, as well as detailing operating models and partnership models, and developing policies and procedures required to shift from concept stage to execution* Manage implementation of various operational strategies and/or programs* Prepare content for periodic board meetings* Participate in task/project-specific committees* Execute projects with multiple stakeholders and coordinate discussions with internal and external stakeholders* Provide ongoing support to the Operations team and ad hoc requests* Develop and share content for presentations and synthesis reports* Ensure aspirations and core values are reflected in all aspects of its projectsJob Offercompetitive package with attractive benefits.

    * Must have real estate experience.* Must have Consulting experience (Big 4, or top real state consultancies)

    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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    Global Financial Controller – FinTech | McGregor Boyall

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The objective of the role is to keep the companies finances meticulously correct and powerfully informative. You will have both an immediate and lasting impact on all company operations. Based out of the Dubai HQ, the FC will oversee global financial operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.* This will include all areas of finance operations, including statutory financial reporting, management / investor reporting, audits, budgeting and planning, treasury management, as well as taxation and compliance. * You will be building the finance function from scratch, whilst catering to the fast paced requirements of a rapidly growing tech company.McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

    We are looking for an experienced finance professional with a proven track record of building and leading diverse teams to form a strong and effective finance function. To be successful in the role, we need a motivated self-starter with an engaging personality and strategic acumen who thrives in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.The successful candidate will demonstrate;* At least 8 years of relevant and progressive experience in financial reporting and controlling, with at least 2 years in a similar leadership role in a fast paced environment, ideally a fintech company.* Big 4 experience will be a plus.* A professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).* Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting mechanisms and consolidations.* Experience in implementing an ERP system.* Strong managerial and leadership abilities to lead multiple geographically spread teams from the HQ, whilst simultaneously managing other stakeholders.* A passion to build things from scratch and not just handle a pre-existing infrastructure.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge different teams across the organization* Fluency in English is a must. French and/or Arabic would be an added advantage.

    Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

    Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. More