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    Director – Solution Architect – KSA | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Director – Solution Architect – KSAWhole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by digital technology. As a technology consulting professional, you’ll help businesses realize the value they can gain from their IT investments – supporting strategy and being a key growth driver. As part of a high-performing team, you’ll deliver exceptional client service – providing advice on how technology enablement, digital transformation and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement, as well as how technology can act as multiplying effect during major program transformations. As organizations look to leverage the advantage technology offers, we’ll work with you to develop the consultancy and analytical skills that you’ll need in today’s environment. Working on projects that cross borders and sectors, the experiences you gain here will be more valuable than anywhere else. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity We’re looking for a Solutions Architect, SAP (Senior Manager level) to join our rapidly expanding Technology Consulting team. Key Responsibilities: – Demonstrate deep knowledge of SAP solutions and appropriate industries to maintain credibility with prospective customers. Provide proof points with relevant customer stories. – Support RFx completion in support of customer proposals. – Engaging with Clients in understanding their requirements, scoping, discovering and defining solutions, explaining business benefits and use cases and a roadmap to meet their goals. – Creating innovative solution designs that utilize our extensive service offerings. – Understand client requirements (RFP/ RFI), build synopsis and have an ability to articulate the customer ask. – Support the SAP implementation project and play solution architect role binding the entire solution to meet client requirements – Participation in meetings with internal/external stakeholders (Delivery managers, Account managers and client partners) and Vertical & Horizontal teams.

    Key Profile Requirements: – Prior Experience of bid and delivery solutioning as well as core delivery must in the SAP – Expertise in SAP S/4 HANA and with relevant implementation experience – Understanding SAP S/4HANA cloud service offerings with relevant implementation experience – Experience in more than one of the functional workstream (FICO, SD, SF, EWM, TM, Ariba, Hybris, IBP) or over-all solution architect – Worked on implementation RFP’s as a solution architect responsible for designing solutions end to end – Prior business development experience (at least 3-4 years, overall 10-14 years) with exposure to SAP Delivery. A strong understanding of SAP and integration with other applications/systems in an IT landscape – Strong verbal and written communication with out of box thinking abilities. – Ability to understand Methodologies (Activate, Agile, SDLC, SCRUM) and other industry business fundamentals and ability to showcase a quick learning curve. – Proficient in MS Office products (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)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

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    Finance Manager | MCK Associates

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Finalisation of accounts• Daily accounts and finance functions• Banking/ reconciliation • MIS report • Budgeting • Analysis

    • Qualified CPA/CA candidates with working experience as Finance Manager.• Well versed knowledge in accounting• Tally / Excel knowledge

    Established in the year 1983 as an audit firm, MCK has rapidly emerged as a multi-disciplinary firm providing a wide range of services like management consulting, corporate finance, IT and E-commerce consulting apart from the regular audit and accounting related services.

    The firm’s existence for almost two decades in the U.A.E has resulted in building a strong clientele base of successful entrepreneurs / companies spread across industries like manufacturing, trading, money exchanges, travel, hospitality, construction, contracting, shipping, printing & publishing, insurance and gold / diamond jewelers.

    We believe in building enduring relationships with our clients through pro-active services, which has always made the clients satisfied.

    We are proud to mention that our specialized skills and rich experience in this country have often helped to convert our client’s visions and dreams into reality. More

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    Head of Trade Services | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:The job holder will responsible for overseeing the operational performance, Service quality and Control environment of the unit managing the Trade Operational activities handled by both onshore and offshore teams, ensuring seamless processing of Trade Transactions comprising of Conventional, Islamic and Commodity Trade enabling the Bank to provide excellent customer service in line with published KPIs.Principal Accountabilities:Shareholder & Financial: • Define and execute operational strategy to support Centralized Operations overall business strategies.• Develop/create the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), for performance monitoring and quality measurement purposes, pertaining to the Business Operations and monitor the achievements of its individual units on a periodic basis.Customer: • Ensure the provision of adequate and efficient processing services pertaining to Clients, resolving their queries/ problems and thereby help them serve their respective external customers in a more efficient manner.• Develop/ finalize Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/ units to achieve improvements in turnaround time (TAT) with respect to processing of transactions for the respective departments/ divisions/ units.Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory): • Ensure the existence of adequate and robust processes and controls (automated/ manual) to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.• Monitor and assess the Business Operations by reviewing daily exception reports and discussing significant matters with the heads of departments.• Evaluate existing as well as new products/ services and provide recommendations on ways to improve the effectiveness/ efficiency of the transactions related to the same.• Provide professional direction/advice on all trade finance related matters within the unit/Bank.• Compile relevant MIS on periodic basis for the management.• Ensure system and quality enhancements by monitoring the respective activities and processes implemented, and by keeping abreast with new methodologies and practices. • Monitor day to day Trade Finance Operations by Onshore and Offshore Teams, ensuring seamless functioning of systems and timely completion of all trade transactions maintaining efficiency.• Monitor and ensure that all Customer requests are processed within SLA and thereby Customers receive efficient and quality service.• Manage and monitor functions of Trade Ops to ensure end to end processing of all transactions and other trade activities maintaining end to end ownership including Imports, Exports, Guarantees (English/Arabic), Structured Commodity Trade & Islamic Trade Finance. Trade Approval, Scanning/Filing/Custody and Signing.• Ensure that all transaction processing is in compliance with regulatory and Bank’s policies, procedures and standards with prompt intervention to resolve problems/ concern areas.• Ensure proper check and balance approach for trade finance processes.• Manage maintenance of transaction records, documents and create archival system for easy retrieval• Coordinate with various departments of CBD – IT department, FI, FC, Treasury and branches / RMs in achieving immediate remedy for issues related to products, systems and approvals.• To manage the vendors for Trade System and BPO & provide feedback to Management.• Provide support and operational assistance to BCP team to maintain Business Continuity and Disaster Management.• Keep self-apprised of developments in the industry and maintain robust controls to disseminate operational risks attached to Trade Finance Operations.• To ensure that the Bank’s laid down policies and procedures and local/international regulations are always being adhered to.• Ensure that all GLs including WIP, Payable & Receivable accounts are balanced on daily basis and take immediate actions for differences if any.• Ensure proper check and balance approach for trade finance processes.• Ensure system readiness at all times, take initiative and play active role in enhancement as and when necessary.• Periodic review and update of JD’s and SOPs in line with Bank’s guidelines.• To manage / implement all Trade related projects including UAT in coordination with Onshore Team members.• Monitor, maintain and measure the efficiency and error details of Outsourced team, take remedial action.• Audit Management – Provide Support and operational assistance to conduct audit – Internal & External. Take remedial action promptly against all audit observations.• Operational support to FI team for Trade Refinancing – Manage Assets and handle correspondence.• Mentor direct reports and create an efficient back up & succession planning.• Manage efficiency and effectiveness in automating and transforming the manual processes, Identify and eliminate waste & repeated steps in the process.• Execute projects related to trade finance operations, ensure their timely completion, achievement of objectives and cost efficiencies.• Ensure the change-over to new systems and processes is smooth and error-free.• Review requirements of business units in terms of operational support and discuss in detail with concerned business units.• Review department delivery processes with a view to ensure smooth workflow within the department, reduce turnaround times and achieve efficiency and cost benefits.• Direct, train and motivate subordinates to perform to consistently high standards in a team environment• Prepare regular reports/ MIS and analysis for senior management for effective monitoring and control.• Develop and maintain relations with partner banks and Central Bank in order to facilitate and ensure smooth working support and quick resolution of issues/ concern areas. Liaison with CBUAE with respect to projects.

    RequirementsEducation and Experience:• 10 to 15 years of experience in Corporate Banking with at least 5 years in Management/Leadership roles; strong exposure to Project Management, Process re-engineering, Transformation and Automation.• Degree in Business Management, Commerce/Mathematics or equivalent professional qualification. • Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS). • Knowledge of Project Management, Lean or 6-Sigma Methodology desirable.

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Chief People Office Generalist – Associate (3 Months Fixed Term) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility, within internal firm services, will provide you with the opportunity to support the firm in delivering positive social and environmental impact with measurable, long lasting results. You’ll focus on coordinating and overseeing the organisation’s, social impact and environmental stewardship activities as well as designing and implementing programmes to ensure the maintenance of a social licence to operate.

    Main Responsibilities:• Connect with speakers and make sure all is ready for the sessions • Design and publish the daily gazette (within the EMEA HC Academy dates) • Design the mural encompassing the whole EMEA HC Academy • Working on videos and marketing materials (teasing videos, how to videos, etc.) • Provide technical support for speakers within sessions • Take an active role in testing the platform and all needed tools • Being actively involved in brainstorming sessions tackling the design of innovative sessions (Academy’s intro and outro, Hackathon, Territory sharing, etc.) • Support in the roll-out and execution of the sessions throughout the event• Bring support as relevant to the EMEA CPO team for other events.

    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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    Receptionist | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a subsidiary of a global professional service firm based in DIFC. They are expanding their team and looking to hire a receptionist for their office in DIFC, Dubai.Client DetailsOur client is a subsidiary of a leading global professional service firm, they are expanding their team and are thus looking to recruit an experienced Receptionist for their office in DIFC.DescriptionThe responsibilities for the receptionist role include, but are not limited to:* Provides a warm, friendly, and professional greeting to all those who enter the office. Be the first and last point of contact for our guests* Responsible for all meeting room allocations and smooth running, ensuring the rooms are impeccably presented for all meetings and that the required room set up is prepared in a timely manner. Coordinate with IT to ensure the necessary resource (laptop, WebEx MS teams etc) is available and set up for the meeting* Direct visitors to the allocated meeting room and ensure visitors are offered tea, coffee, or water at the start of the meeting* Maintain guest register as required in accordance with company policies* Notifies the team (in person) prior to visitor arrival what room has been allocated for the meeting and again notify the team once the visitor has arrived* Assist with calendar management in Outlook, requiring interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants globally, to coordinate a variety of complex meetings* Coordinate and assist with travel and accommodation for incoming staff and where required with staff travelling abroad* Assist with planning and organization of office team events* Assist with office operations and maintenance to ensure high level of client experience* Oversee management of office supplies for pantry, printer and stationery* Update staff lists and contact details regularly* Coordinate with IT and HR to ensure new joiners have the necessary resources (laptop, screen, access cards, parking space etc)Job OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary all-inclusive of basic, housing and transportation allowance, additionally benefits such as medical insurance and annual flight tickets. This is an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist/ Front Desk Executive to progress in their career.

    The ideal candidate for the Reception role would:* Have at least 2-3 years of front desk experience in the DIFC with a leading professional service company* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to quickly form professional relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels of seniority* Ability to prioritise and coordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met* Accurate and exceptional attention to detail* Western qualified candidates preferred

    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 Trade Compliance Associate | TGC Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This opportunity is with a large group of companies in Dubai, UAE. As a Trade Finance Officer you will be responsible for:• Development of the trade finance banking strategy, ensuring best pricing and coverage of trade finance services to support the expanding business of the company.• Onboard new trade finance banks/institutions in accordance with the Group policy.• Review tenders and business projects to identify finance related requirements and meet the requirements in optimal manner• Review facility and security documentation for existing and new financing facilities• Be the main point of contact for all banking related matters for Headquarters and the rest of the group.• Assist and interact with other departments within the Company (Trading, Legal, Contract Desk, Finance, Accounting, Letter of Credit Desk, Cash Control, and others) and support them with trade finance related matters

    • To be successful you would possess minimum 3-5 of experience in Trade Finance along with a Master’s degree in Finance & Economics.• Should have knowledge of main trade finance products, market players, specifics of commodity trading deals including operational, documentation and credit risks in general.• Good communication and interpersonal skillsKey Demographic Requirements – applicants must be:• Based in UAE

    TGC is an Executive search and human capital firm with our office based in Dubai, UAE. We focus on providing exceptional talent across a number of skilled experts to meet your professional and technical talent requirements throughout Middle East.

    The competition for qualified senior management is severe and the best candidates are passive job seekers or are based outside the Middle East region. Our researchers have access worldwide, across industries and geographies. Our success is driven by our access, experience and judgment. We differentiate ourselves by our completion rates and the positive experiences clients and candidates have working with TGC.

    We have an excellent understanding of the local market, with a combined experience of over 20 years of a highly skilled team,we provide organizations the highest talent to ease the recruitment process and create significant opportunities for individuals. More

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    Senior IT Specialist | AccorHotels

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior IT Specialist Administers, installs, configures, troubleshoots, and services computers, servers, networked workstations, and related equipment and software used in administrative and instructional lab environments. Provides technical support and help functions that relate to computer hardware and software, data communications, and connectivity. Movenpick Hotel Tahlia a central 5-star hotel in Jeddah near Tahlia’s shops and commercial district. The sophisticated style of Mövenpick Hotel Tahlia Jeddah captures the city’s energy in a chic design. Whether on a business trip or for leisure our 161 spacious guestrooms and suites are ideal. Seven meeting rooms and venues are available as well. Enjoy the skyline scenery under umbrellas by the poolside. Unwind at the male-only spa and health club. Taste Michelin Star Chef Vineet Bhatia’s interpretation of contemporary Indian cuisine at Rasoi. Savour skyline views and mocktails at The Roof Garden. Indulge in a delicious buffet at Le Bistro and add zest to your afternoon tea in the lobby. What you will be doing: – Has a good relationship to Hardware and Software Partners. Supports the Hotel in resolving Hardware and Software issues through escalation of issues with Hardware partners. – Initiates and manages IT projects and consults the GM in strategic IT matters concerning the Hotel. – Smooth running of all computer systems. – Budgeting, Planning and managing approval process for IT Expenditures. – Implements protocols and procedural controls for operation of the network systems.

    Your experience and skills include: – In-depth Technical Knowledge of networked computer operation. – Requires a basic understanding of protocols such as TCP/IP, Serial, Ethernet, and Access Lists – Good organization, time management and prioritization . – Requires sufficient communication skills to provide individual instruction and technical assistance. Qualifications: – Associates degree in computer science or related technical field and five years’ experience in the setup of networked microcomputer workstations and computer technical support. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality.

    A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

    We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making “Feel Welcome” resonate as the finest hotel promise.

    From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels’​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services. More

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    Malware Analyst | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyRobert Half are working with software solutions business in Abu Dhabi who are on the lookout for a skilled Malware Analyst to bolster their cybersecurity team. The RoleWorking with the wider cyber defence teams, the Malware Analyst shall provide support for incident response activities, intrusion events and other technical analysis as required. Other main duties will be researching, evaluating, developing, testing and applying new methods to analyse digital items to improve the functionality of the team, develop procedures and standards, provide advice, direction and mentorship to other colleagues.* Understand and demonstrate ability with static and dynamic analysis tools and techniques (commercial solutions and custom code) such as debuggers, disassemblers (e.g IDA, Pro, OllyDB)* Demonstrate hands on experience analysing high volumes of logs, network data (Netflow, full packet capture) and other attack items in support of incident investigations* Experience with numerous programming languages (Java, C, C++, .Net)* Experience with various architectures (x86, ARM, x64)* Control incident management process* Use of Python or other scripting language to automate analysis or reverse engineer tasks* Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI mode, defence in depth and common security elements* Cyber Security experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and sustain) within a computer incident response organisation or a large security operations center* Demonstrate understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs)

    The Candidate * Strong knowledge of IT security best practices, common attack types and detection / prevention methods* Motivated character with demonstrated strong written and verbal English communication skills* Experience working in large scale security operations especially large corporations, private companies or government funded organisations* Familiarity with cyber-crime and cyber-attacks, responsible groups (APTs) motivations and techniques* Strong understanding of Windows Operating System Internals and Windows APIs* Ability to analyse shellcode: packed and obfuscated code and the associated algorithms* Experience with Linux and advanced Linux commands* Experience with multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX), system programming and driver development* Familiar with threat hunting concepts and strategies used to monitor and identify malware on network endpoints* In-depth experience with mobile technology and OS (Android, iOS, Windows)* Proven ability to find, evaluate and succinctly summarize and analyze information* Ability to effectively prepare and present research findings to key stakeholders, management and clientsSalary and Benefits* Salary up to 70,000 AED per month* Relocation allowance if currently abroad* Education allowances for children up to 18 years old* Family residence visa, medical insurance and annual air flight ticketsRobert 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