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    VP – Enterprise Architecture | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the VP of Enterprise Architecture, you will be a deep subject matter expert from a business, tech and business architecture perspective. You will be responsible for the IT Architecture models and use them to inform a wide range of business improvement activities. You will also provide executive level recommendation on architecture and impact assessment of change to the existing committees.Client DetailsA very successful, leading organisation in the UAE going through exciting developments and investing heavily in technology and talent to redesign their existing enterprise architecture.Description* Provide technology guidelines, advice on infrastructure products and guidance on the selection of technology.* Define the design principles for development of the enterprise architecture and establish overall architectural governance.* Identify opportunities for consolidation of technology platforms and operations across the business to realize additional synergies and generate additional costs savings.* Ensure alignment of the various architectures to leading standards and practices such as TOGAF.* Define, develop and manage the platform architecture principles, blueprints and roadmaps, including architecture to ensure security of platforms.* Manage the repository of architecture components which architects will then leverage on designs, including policies, patterns, and standards.* Develop and maintain the design patterns for building reliable, scalable, secure solutions in the cloud.* Oversee the governance framework, ensuring alignment with global and local governance standards and practices.* Oversee the business process hierarchy and repository, processes, policies, and procedures whilst ensuring compliance to the followed standards and frameworks.* Ensure that the adequate committees are formed and are being conducted as per the defined frequencyJob Offer* Opportunity to lead an existing function with access to a large pool of resources to create something in your own vision.* Very exciting leadership role for someone to lead a large-scale redesign of an EA.* Opportunity to work for a leading, high-profile organisation.

    * Overall a minimum of 10-12 years of overall architectural/advisory experience, with at least 2-3 years of Enterprise Architecture leadership experience within the Investment industry (Private equity, Investment bank/fund, etc.).* Strong understanding of strategy development and management and the ability to develop IT policies and standard and set overall Governance.* TOGAF or COBIT awareness/certification is expected along with experience with standards and frameworks related to the investment industry.* Deep understanding of the investment business is essential as the journey of establishing the EA leans into the business aspect.* Arabic speaking ability would be desirable

    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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    Software Development Engineer I | Amazon.ae

    Employment:

    Full Time

    DESCRIPTIONJob summaryThe Amazon Middle East and North Africa team is looking for a Software Development Engineer who is passionate about building great products for our customers. The SDE-I will be based in Amman, Jordan and must have Software engineering experience involving solving tech problems. They will:· Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain innovative software solutions to transform service performance, durability, cost, and security.· Use software engineering best practices to ensure a high standard of quality for all of the team deliverables· Write high quality distributed system software· Work in an agile, startup-like development environment, where you are always working on the most important stuff.· Experience with multiple programming languages such as Java, J2EE, Python , TS, JS, and .NET

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS· 1+ years industry experience in designing software architecture and operating scalable software systems· Oral and written communication skills (ability to produce runbooks, technical, and non-technical documentation)· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related technical discipline· Experience with webservices and micro service architecturePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS· Ability to effectively articulate and drive solutions to technical and business challenges· Experience working with driving product vision to deliver long term customer and advertiser value· Willingness to own all stages of development process: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and operational support· Excellent interpersonal communication with strong verbal / written English skills

    Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae. More

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    Valuations and Business Modelling | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Valuations and Business Modelling Opportunities – All Levels – EPC SectorCompetitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Valuations and business Modelling professional, 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 Valuation, Modelling and Economics (VME) network of specialists who deliver high quality solutions on values creation through each phase of a decision-making support process. The opportunity EY has an established industry leading Valuations, Business Modelling and Economic Advisory practice. We advise our clients in addressing their transaction and non-transaction related decision-making process including strategic planning, identification and assessment of value creation financial reporting, market valuation for transactional purpose etc. We are looking for an experienced Valuations and Business Modelling professionals with significant understanding and experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) sector, to join our high performing team at various career levels – Senior (mid-career) upto Senior Manager. You will have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Your key responsibilities You are likely to spend your day-to-day working on commercial issues, working with management on parts of the acquisition process or transformation plans and regularly undertake valuations for strategic priorities. You will understand 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. You will plan, prepare, and review deliverables in various forms including excel data books, written reports, presentations, and discussions with the client. In addition, you will also help to create a positive learning culture for junior team members and support their development. You will take the responsibility for own learning and development, provide coaching to others, and participate in upward feedback. 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 significant business valuation work experience – Significant modelling and appraisal experience in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) sector. As a minimum, it is expected you should have performed multiple business valuations (DCF/Guideline Public Companies Method and Precedent Transactions methods) and purchase price allocations, developed complex financial models (including debt financing), prepared feasibility studies and supported on the review of multiple 3rd party appraisal reports. – In-depth understanding of complex valuation issues [DLoC, DLoM (Finnerty and Chaffee Models), option pricing models, PWERM, intangible asset valuation], and experience in market assessment, market sizing and supply-demand gaps analysis – Broad understanding of IFRS standards related to fair value measurements, business combination, impairment testing etc. Ideally, you’ll also have – Previous valuation and modelling experience in professional services/Big 4 or similar environment – Achievement of or significant progress towards a CFA – Understanding of the broader GCC/MENA market – Arabic language skills (preferred although not mandatory) 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

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    ATM Switch Specialist | Halian

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our ClientHalian are partnering with a leading UAE banking and financial services corporation who are undertaking a major digital transformation and require an experienced ATM Switch Specialist to join the team permanently.Your Responsibilities• We require an ATM Switch Specialist to take ownership of the management and technical support operations of the bank’s ATM Switch and related devices and interfaces.• You will be responsible for diligently addressing any issues with the switch system, developing the states & screens, customization, integrating and monitoring the ATMs.• It is also expected that you will be capable of managing the compliance schemes (VISA/MasterCard) and UAE Switch.

    • In depth technical knowledge in ATM switching with specific experience in IST Switch system (IST Version 7.6.1, Version 7.7).• Experience in ATM/CDM machine administration.• Understanding of system requirements for banking operational processes.• Understanding of ATM Channels, Various Schemes (VISA, MasterCard, CUP) & UAE Switch interfaces.• Knowledge in scheme certifications• Knowledge in IST Switch States/Screen development.• Knowledge in IST Switch development using the SDK’s.• Knowledge in C++ & Java.• Understanding of ATM/POS Transaction processing concepts.• Knowledge in ATALLA,THALES & SAFENET HSMs.• Knowledge in POS systems/transaction processing.• Understanding of ATM/CDM/POS settlement process.• Understanding of Fraud Navigator System – for debit card fraud monitoring system.• Managing Scheme compliance

    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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    Relationship Manager | Virtuzone

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Overview:Relationship Managers are responsible for assisting in all processes of the Relationship Management Department, mainly license renewal and working towards revenue target. This involves client interaction, proof reading, cross checking, training and communicating between various departments to ensure seamless document processing and excellent service provision. Targets, individual and/or department, must be met. Responsibilities:• Consult clients on license renewal, amendment, cancellation, visa applications and other transactions (Immigration Cards, NOCs, Salary Certificates etc.) and communicate time frames, fees, processes, regulations and encourage cross sales and up sales to maximise revenue per customer.• Interact with Salesforce, Virtuzone’s CRM system to ensure payments are received and update license & visa progress fields• Communicate with the Group Support Executives and branch offices for all progress, applications and issuance of documentation.• Check all applications for inconsistencies, typing errors, dates and handover to or work with Visa Specialists & GSEs• Respond to internal and external calls and emails within 24 working hours• Communicate with clients once the license/visa/other is issued regarding the collection of documents• Maintain excellent relationships with clients and all other relevant parties • Provide to and fill out templates for clients and give support with the online applications website• Liaise with the relevant teams for PRO / Driver / all other support• Maintain accurate Salesforce and account information, including updating client contact details, transaction progress and posting via chatter any updates / queries to relevant parties• Ensure from start to finish that the client has provided all requirements, payments & documents.• Ensure that your Pod/team members and colleagues have completed their tasks and monitor / follow up on your team’s transactions• Stay up to date on all Government and regulatory updates with regards to licensing, visas and any other relevant information• Strategically direct customers to supporting services & marketing campaigns – upsell, cross sell & propose new revenue streams• Study & learn marketing strategies & execute with a view to enhancing the customer experience• Attain & exceed objectives for current account revenue and up sell more opportunities from new services and products• Work with the relevant departments & teams to formulate solutions to respond to identified requirements/opportunities for the client & the company. • Research other free zones and jurisdictions to learn processes and be able to provide services to each of these clients/leads.

    Desired Skills & Experience:• Strong desire for self-improvement & growth• Excellent organisational skills• Critical thinking with the ability to identify issues & implement changes that will result in company savings in time, man power & finances• Experience with Salesforce is preferable• Microsoft Office skills • Highest standards of accuracy and precision • Excellent analytical skills and solution-driven approach• Proactive with foresight to avoid any potential delays/rejections/issues• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines• Ability to think creatively, highly-driven, and self-motivated• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, taking the lead when required & appropriate• Flexible and capable of working in dynamic, fast-paced work environment• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary for managing a portfolio of clients• Innovative and creative• Hard-working, diligent and willing to work extra-office hours to meet personal and company targets

    Founded in 2009, Virtuzone’s mission is to remove the complexities of company setup in the UAE so that our clients can focus 100% on running their businesses. Whether you are a startup, a small business, or an individual simply requiring your own trade licence, with Virtuzone you won’t have to lose even a night’s sleep worrying about the red tape involved with the UAE free zone and mainland company setup process.

    That’s because we do all the heavy lifting for you. While the technical, administrative, and financial aspects of setting up a business in the UAE can seem challenging, with the right support the process is far more straightforward and affordable than you might think.

    Virtuzone provides just that type of support, and it’s what has led us to become the leading company setup specialists in Dubai and the UAE. More than 15,000 entrepreneurs have trusted us to set up their companies, and almost 90% of our clients renew their trade licence with us every year going forward. More

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    Assurance Core Assurance – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Non Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Senior Associate, 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:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    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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    Internship – Accounts | Quest Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Quest Search and Selection is looking for a graduate or undergraduate candidate for an internship within Accounts to join the Dubai team. You will be working closely with our Accounts Team in a role that combines research work, data analysis and administration.Job DescriptionThe responsibilities of the Accounts Intern will include:· Responsible for recording, documentation and filing;· Assist in maintaining the accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions of clients accounting and bookkeeping;· Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records;· Assist with administration tasks.

    Requirements of an Ideal Candidate· Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook;· Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines;· Highly organized, detail oriented and proactive;· Professional, punctual and has a customer-focused attitude;· Previous accounting experience is a plus;· Knowledge and experience in Accounting Software is a plus;The BenefitsThis internship will allow you to develop and build on your existing talents, learn new skills and gain valuable experience while you work in a positive, fun and fast-paced environment. To apply, please get your CV through to us today with a short covering letter outlining why you are relevant for this position.We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

    Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years’ experience in sourcing the world’s best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

    With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

    Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

    We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants’ skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors. More

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    Sr. Planning Engineer | WFC Holding

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Planning, costing and scheduling metrics and tools (work breakdown structure), collecting performance data (installed quantities, expended labour hours, and other progress measurements for direct hire and subcontract labour), tracking data (daily cost compilation and monitoring), analyzing and reporting (earned value, productivity and risk analysis).• Developing project master schedule, updating, monitoring and reviewing contractor construction schedules, submittals, material delivery, procurement logs and daily follow-up in addition to the necessary productivity measurement studies and associated corrective measures.• Implementing ‘Work Order’ procedures in conjunction with QA/QC staff.• Identifying and tracking changes, actual and potential, to the project scope, ensuring estimates of cost changes and schedule impact are given visibility with the client and project management.• Participating in contract administration.• Reviewing and approving contractor’s work programs submissions.• Review, monitor and provide reports/recommendations on Contractors programme/reports submissions.• Develop and review project schedule.• Plan, coordinate, supervise and direct all planning and scheduling activities.• Organize, implement and maintain scheduling management system supporting identified projects and their plans.• Assist to set up tasks and sub tasks to ensure satisfactory realization of project contract requirements as scheduled.• Ensure that corporate planning and schedule standards are implemented and that all project related activities comply.• Interact with project team and project managers to understand scope of work and update detailed schedules, cost information and identification of variances from original plan.• Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas.• Analyze critical path and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend work-around.• Suggest management of risks affecting project schedules and interfaces.• Assist project team to develop and maintain periodic status reports to keep management informed on project progress.• Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules.

    Requirements:• BS degree in civil engineering from a recognized institution• Minimum least 10 years buildings experience and knowledge of design and build contracts with at least 5 years working in the UAE in a similar position.• Demonstrate deep knowledge of Primavera P6 and efficiency in Microsoft Office products.• Able to manage multiple project schedules with interfaces and preparing regular program reporting to management level.• Knowledge of engineering, construction tools and general processes for infrastructure projects.• Excellent communication skills in English

    WFC Holding was born out of a market need for specialist shared services support functions in the UAE.

    WFC Holding has rapidly expanded its service offering, capability, and client base to become an integrated business process outsourcing company. More