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    Systems Controller – ERP Finance | Air Arabia

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Key Result Responsibilities * Responsible for defining the scope, objectives, Studying Existing business process, Requirement gathering and Solutioning on Oracle Cloud capability * Involved in full life cycle of implementations, including requirements gathering, business process flows, system configuration, training and stabilization of implemented systems. * Support in an integrated environment using various implementation methodologies like AIM (Application Implementation Methodology). * Participate in requirements discussion with business to provide inputs on feasibility of proposed solution based on application architecture * Will participate in discussion with the higher management at solution design, implementation and post GO LIVE stages. * Responsible for gathering Functional & Technical business requirements * Carrying out Requirement Mapping, Solution Design and Gap Analysis for Fusion and Project Application functionalities. * Implementing Fusion Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset, Cash Management, General Leger. * Providing the overall solution and implementing the industry best practices. * Will manage Key User Training and UAT sessions with the team. * Finding the process GAP and reengineering the process and providing workaround solution for system GAP or Custom Bolt on * Contribute individually on configuring all the functions across EPM cloud including Requirement gathering, Application Design, Dimensions Structures, Forms Designing, Rules, performance evaluation, Multiple Reporting Hierarchies, Reports Designing. * Analyze quickly and come-up with an efficient industry standard solution for a given problem. * Lead and Manage End to End On-Premise and Cloud Applications areas covering critical areas like Planning, Budgeting, Consolidation and reporting.

    Qualifications (Academic, training, languages) * Bachelor degree in Computer Engineering/ Computer Science/ Information Technology or equivalent. * Project Management certification. * Certification in Oracle Finance/ Oracle Fusion Finance is preferred. * Very good understanding of database architecture and business processes as well as reporting. Work Experience * 5+ years of working experience in Oracle Fusion- Finance with proven knowledge of Oracle Fusion Projects modules / Oracle Finance. * Minimum experience of 2 end-to-end implementations of Oracle Fusion- Finance.  * Proven experience in Business Process Analysis, Solution Design, Project Management, Transition Management, Team Management, Client Management and Application Administration in Oracle Enterprise Performance Management Cloud Applications * Excellent knowledge and work experience in core Financial Modules like General Ledger, Oracle Receivable, Oracle Payable, Oracle Asset, Oracle Cash Management, I Expenses, E- Biz Tax ,SLA and RMCS (Revenue management cloud services) * Working experience in Oracle Purchasing, Oracle Inventory, Order Management, Oracle Project and Oracle Financial Analyzer will be preferred. * Domain Knowledge of Airline Finance processes is considered an advantage.    Candidate Profile * Excellent communication and presentation skills coupled with ability to build long-lasting relationships * Interacts with all levels of staff either from the technical and/or user community, or from Vendors’ support and development side in a friendly and persuasive manner. * Ability to understand different user group’s needs and translate those into workable solutions suitable for all users. * Proven business analysis skills and experience in project management with the ability to achieve successful results. * Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with all levels of staff, in a multi-cultural environment.  * Cost-oriented, possesses effective persuasive, negotiation, problem solving and decision making skills. * Very Good written and verbal communication skills, Technical reports, presentations, etc. * Very good English Language.

    Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africa’s first and leading low-cost carrier flying to over 100 destinations across the world. Air Arabia was the first airline to introduce the low-cost carrier concept in the region and is on a mission to serve all Arab countries and beyond, constantly undergoing aggressive route expansion, taking advantage of its ideally located hubs in the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Egypt and Jordan. Over the past thirteen years, Air Arabia, through continuous market research and customer feedback, provides a range of value added services to millions of passengers who chose to fly with Air Arabia’s fleet of A320 aircraft. The airline commenced operations in October 2003 and achieved financial break-even from its very first year of services and has been profitable ever since. More

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    Consulting – Government – Legal – Senior Consultant | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorG and PS – OtherSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Government and Public Sector Business Unit and its Strategy and Transformation Management Consulting team, where you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategy based projects, to clients in the Government and Public Sector in the Middle East. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organisations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. You will be exposed to the PwC proprietary methodologies and tools built from experiences of numerous prior engagements and leading practices, to enable you to efficiently and effectively deliver to our clients in a timely and reliable manner.As a Senior Consultant, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: – Support the legal Strategy and Transformation Management Consulting team within the Government and Public sector with a special focus on Legal Services.  – Continuously expand on knowledge of the Middle East legal and business environment and work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate. – Support legal strategy development and execution, as well as managing national legal transformation agenda.  – Support with the delivery of large, complex client engagements that identify, design, and implement creative legal solutions for Public Sector entities, helping them update their legal frameworks in response to new organizational structures, and service delivery models. – Implement and oversee the quality of legal deliverables, effectively manage the functional and technical team, support functional tracks of the transformation and relationships to ensure exceptional performance.   – Support and participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities. – Delivery legal consulting services, including legal strategy development, contract review, development and implementation, legal instruments design and drafting, legal functions design and build out. 

    Requirements: – Proven experience in a legal consulting environment working closely with public sector clients.  – Experience in the Middle East region is an asset. Knowledge of the KSA laws and regulations is preferable.  – Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) in English AND Arabic – Education: Bachelor’s degree in a law, public policy or relevant major with a preference for a Masters – Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience, out of which at least 1 year is in a legal consulting firm.  – Identify project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards.. – Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates and provider performance. – Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, documents, reports etc.) takes place.

    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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    Oracle Cloud ERP Administrator | Vistas Global

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Oracle Cloud ERP AdministratorTo provide Oracle fusion ERP administration support & Management.Role:• Provide system design, system updates, system monitoring, maintenance, development, administration, security and troubleshooting of Oracle Fusion• Configure, maintain administrate Oracle Fusion environments• Support end users with enterprise applications issues• Perform top-level troubleshooting of technical issues related to Fusion functionality. • Track and follow issues through to resolution, including communications to all stakeholders.• Identify and consider both the business and the technical needs of customers with the goal of providing quality solutions that meet user needs. • Configure, execute, test, and implement the solution. • Ensure that solutions implemented to align with mission Develop documentation related to design, configuration, processes/workflow, integration/interface requirements, and training for the Fusion instances.• Develop and maintain troubleshooting and solution process and procedure documentation to build and enhance the knowledge base• Manage Fusion updates and configurations projects of simple to moderate complexity, which may include sub-components of larger scale projects as directed by Management. • Support enterprise applications not limited to databases, middleware, and servers. • This includes installing new software releases and system upgrades, evaluating, and installing application patches, and conducting application migrations, refreshes, and restores. • Function as Fusion enterprise system administrator and provide functional support Provide architecture recommendations and system landscape design strategy during Fusion implementation or upgrade projects. • Plan and deploy application servers, database servers and web servers in a multi-tier landscape environment. • Implement and maintain the architecture as necessary for integration with other application systems using OIA.• Function as the technical support on Fusion implementation or upgrade projects to architect, implement, or enhance the applications to meet dynamic academic requirements. • Performs complex technical configuration, change management, and testing activities to support a service-oriented architecture and integration between all applications.• Perform troubleshooting and resolve Fusion complex technical problems which include applications, databases, and server problems. • Collaborate and work with IT support analysts and technical staff to identify and resolve critical system issues.• Evaluate and ensure the performance and reliability of the applications by monitoring these systems for high availability, load balancing, and satisfactory response time using third-party tools.• Plan, create, and maintain the appropriate documentation, inventory assessments, and procedures related to administration of the Fusion,• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing, including assisting with delivering fault tolerance application environments as well as producing/maintaining disaster recovery plaqs and procedures.

    Experience:• 7+ years of experience in a similar role

    Vistas Global is a diversified group of businesses with interests in technology (Vistas Global WLL, Momenta WLL), human capital, media (Vistas Media ME-FZ LLC), digital, food & beverage (Nushi, Haagen Dazs, Caliburger, Kamats), engineering (Vistas Security, Vistas Engineering) and real estate.

    The group was founded by Suraj Thampi, an entrepreneur who pioneered the business process outsourcing concept in the Middle East in 1998. Having successfully built and sold three companies previously, Vistas is now his fourth venture in the region. In a short period of time, Vistas has emerged as one of the largest professional service companies in the region, employing over 1,300 people across 5 continents, 8 Offices and 5 Time Zones. More

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    Business Continuity Specialist | Halian

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Your Responsibilities• Assist in developing, documenting, implementing, validating, and maintaining Resilience and Business Continuity Plans and provide clerical duties and logistical support to the Resilience and Business Continuity team.• Gather and links BC data. Conduct reviews for non-conformity and gather further information in response to routine problems. Identify direct cause and effect connections. Break down tasks and problems into manageable components. Solicit guidance as needed to assess importance and urgency. Escalates issues of a non-routine nature as required.• Provide expertise on all Resilience departments policies and processes• Expand working knowledge and its BU’s and products to include key processes and operational aspects that impact the successful execution of business functions• Share information in relation to procedures and routine activities.• Be commercially astute- have confidence to raise questions that heighten relevant BC awareness and demonstrate insight.• Appling company values, Resilience Standard and BC Management Framework, make timely decisions and provide real time guidance. Seeks instructions or escalate matters that require senior input or involve questions of judgment.• Seek information on both formal and informal processes. Uses appropriate tools, techniques, and sources to gather, update, and monitor information. Checks for accuracy of interpretation. Seeks out the appropriate people for guidance when needed depending on the type of issue.• Perform all tasks according to quality and output standards. Takes initiative to ensure that outcomes meet internal and external customer requirements. Solicits feedback on performance in new tasks. Measures accuracy using performance metrics. Sets improvement standards to reduce errors, omissions, and oversights.• Coordinates routine updates to the information supporting the Business Continuity Procedures (e.g., contact lists, personnel assignments, vital records management, inventory lists, off-site backup schedules, etc. ). Coordinates electronic access to, and hard copy distribution of, the Business Continuity Plans and Procedures. Administers contracts and service agreements with Business Continuity service providers.• Assists in developing the training and awareness plan and material and all the administrative aspects of executing the plans• Assists in developing the testing and exercising procedures and plan as well as all logistical and administrative activities to facilitate execution of the plan

    Your Qualifications• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Corporate Business continuity planning;• Knowledge of ISO22301• Ability to understand and document workflows and business processes;• Must have the ability to plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines accurately;• Should demonstrate the ability to identify and respond to risk areas;• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice;• Autonomous and proactive;• Having a background in IT and business continuity/risk management is an advantage• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Founded in 1996, Halian is an IT services company with a strong track record of delivering value for our customers across the UK, Europe, The Middle East and Africa.

    The experience we have gained means that we can help our clients reduce information technology costs, increase IT systems performance, and free up valuable internal resource to focus on core business activities. Our knowledge base covers a variety of industry sectors including Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals, as well as a specialist Financial markets capability in our Luxembourg office.

    We operate with a culture of openness and trust that helps us to develop strong working relationships with our clients and with our core technology partners Dell, Oracle, Red Hat and Symantec.

    Our three key service offerings of Managed Services, Resourcing Services and Professional Services can be used independently or integrated to provide a truly comprehensive service. More

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    Operations Coordinator / Assistant | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a leading global professional service company with a base in Saudi Arabia. They are seeking to expand their workforce and are looking to hire an experienced Operations Coordinator to support their client’s facility located in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.Client DetailsThe organisation is a multinational operations consultancy that has locations spanning worldwide. They have 20+ years of experience in more than 10 markets. They are seeking an Operations Coordinator to join their teamDescriptionThe Operations Coordinator will be responsible for:* Liaising and providing administrative support to the project team* Working closely and collaborating with the client and its representatives* Assisting with securing site passes and COVID testing procedures for visiting representatives and staff* Sourcing accommodation and facilities requirements for all members of the project team* Coordinating with the HR team to onboard new employees* Renewing and visas and work permits for new and existing project team members* Liaising with the London office to provide updates on expenses and the project team’s timecards recorded on the ERP system* Managing all inventory and serving as the main point of contact for providing assistance with device set-upJob OfferThe successful candidate will be offered a competitive monthly salary. This is an exciting opportunity for an Operations Coordinator to further progress their career with a leading consultancy.

    The ideal candidate for the Operations Coordinator role: * Fluent in English and Arabic* Saudi Nationals preferred* 5+ years of experience within a similar role* Experience within a professional services firm is advantageous* Must have a valid KSA driving license to commute from Tabuk to the project site regularly* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)* Solid knowledge of ERP systems, specifically Financial Force and Concur* Exemplary communication skills

    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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    HR Officer | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Role* Recruitment and Onboarding* Generalist HR* Performance Management* Employee relations* HR Project support* Learning and Development* Policy and Procedures

    The Candidate * Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience* 5+ years’ experience in Human Resources* Strong recruiting and demonstrated ability to improve talent acquisition strategies* Demonstrated expertise of HR Administration and HRIS* Strong organizational, critical thinking and communications skills* Attention to detail and good judgementSalary and benefits * 15,000 to 18500 and company benefitsRobert 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

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    Transfer Pricing, Financial Services – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal – Tax – Transfer Pricing, Financial Services – ManagerLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismTransfer PricingManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within Transfer Pricing services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients develop compliant, tax efficient structures that help advance their business goals. You’ll focus on all aspects of documentation planning, dispute resolution, and advance pricing agreements.Our team is responsible for all aspects of intercompany pricing arrangements between related business entities, including transfers of intellectual property, transfers of tangible goods, services and loans, and other financing transactions. As a member of the Transfer Pricing Team, you will work on all aspects of intercompany pricing arrangements between related business entities within the wider financial services sector (i.e. banking institutions, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, etc.).Assist and advise clients on their Transfer Pricing in the Middle East region by: – Preparing regional and local country transfer pricing documentation (masterfile, local file and Country by Country reporting);  – Advising on Transfer pricing planning projects for continuous optimization of clients inter-company transactions; – Managing various projects across multiple jurisdictions and leading the day-to-day delivery processes – Advising on special transfer pricing projects related to clients restructuring, acquisitions and divestitures, statistical tools and modeling methodologies; – Building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement; – Actively identifying and managing new opportunities for business development   – Preparation of value propositions on various transfer pricing projects;  – Financial management of resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collections;

    We are looking for candidates who possess the following skills and experience:  – A track record of delivering quality work for clients with particular focus on the financial services sector; demonstrating an understanding of the client’s business and relevant professional standards and maintaining respectful client relationships. – Experience of advising multinational clients on transfer pricing. Wider experience of other corporate tax or related international issues would also be an advantage. – Experience in identifying and assessing clients cross-border inter-company transactions; developing local country transfer pricing documentation, strategizing on local- country revenue authority transfer pricing audits, performing global planning for continuous optimization of intercompany transactions as well as special projects related to clients restructuring and acquisitions.  – Managing a portfolio of clients and projects including all aspects of financial and risk management. – Strong analytical skills and a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice – Excellent communication skills and experience in building internal and external relationships and networks. – Fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not essential. – Background in economics and/or an MBA desirable but not essential.

    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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    Labour & Immigration Assistant | Inspire Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Labour & Immigration Assistant. 7-8k Dubai, Full-time, Office based The purpose of this role is to assist with managing all client relationships and is responsible for delivery of all L&I services. Candidates for this role should have a minimum of 1 years’ experience so this is a Junior position.

    Criteria – Must have a Passion for Customer Service Excellence. Should have Excellent organisation, planning and administration skills and be a problem solver with outstanding communication.Responsibilities include:• Providing a high level of customer service to all clients • Communicating to all the clients all priorities, policies, procedures, costs and timing of L&I applications • Assisting with all the client queries and/or issues related to L&I applications throughout the Middle East • Collaborating and working with internal teams to ensure smooth and efficient processing of all L&I transactions • Maintaining and updating L&I databases to record client documents, status of L&I transactions and key deadlines including visas, Establishment cards, E-dirham cards etc. • Maintaining secure databases to record client documents, work in progress and key deadlines • Liaising with relevant Government departments and agencies to ensure the efficient processing of L&I applications, building relationships, making enquiries and ‘trouble shooting’ issues throughout the Middle East Also various other duties.

    Inspire Selection is an award winning recruitment agency, headquartered in Dubai which recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations – from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing including Digital Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Higher Education. More