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    Tax & Legal Services – MERC Tax – People Team – Recruitment Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – MERC Tax – People Team – Recruitment Associate – CairoLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismHR FunctionManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll focus on helping the local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.It takes talented people to support the largest professional services organisation in the world. Our Recruiting team works to identify and attract talent for PwC. You’ll focus on engaging the most qualified candidates by building relationships with job seekers and candidates, while understanding the dynamic hiring needs of each business. Our team actively recruits for full time employees at all levels, from experienced to executive, as well as fixed term, contingent, and flexible talent and supports the internal movement process between roles.As a Recruitment Associate, you will be working closely with a manager on the Delas recruitment team to support business units in Deals with their resourcing needs. This involves data management, candidate sourcing and evaluation, and subcontractor management. In addition to daily recruitment activities, you will be working on strategic projects to enhance or create internal processes and build on your technical skill set.Roles and Responsibilities: Data management:This mostly involves looking after requisition and candidate information on team trackers and the internal applicant tracking system. We provide our internal stakeholders with updates on a weekly basis and they also have access to our internal trackers, therefore ensuring our trackers and the system is up to date daily is critical to the role. Our stakeholders are very invested in the hiring process! Recruitment Process:  – Assisting with large volume roles; understanding the needs of the business and managing multiple deadlines and candidate profiles, while utilizing multiple sources to build strong pipelines (referrals, online portals, internal system) – Conducting introductory calls and HR interviews with shortlisted candidates and preparing summaries to be shared with the recruiting manager – Interviewing and testing candidates using the standard competency based recruitment model and employing psychometric testing within selection. – Developing and promoting the PwC people value proposition within recruitment. – Liaising with candidates and EA’s to coordinate technically interviews through different channels (F2F, Phone, Video Conferencing) – Ensuring candidate information is up to date on the internal system throughout the process and managing the interview feedback process for interviewers on the system – Validating data and analysis for accuracy and relevance – Close cooperation with Onboarding team and Visa team – Strategic Projects: working closely with the regional recruiting team to work on initiatives related to new processes, stakeholder management, team upskilling etc. Project assignment is usually decided by the team lead, based on recruiter bandwidth and competency, however ideas are always welcome!

    Requirements:Attention to Detail and Quick Turnaround TimeThe ideal candidate will be thorough and accurate when completing a task, consistently delivering the highest quality of work. In high pressure situations, achieving ‘quick wins’ and meeting short deadlines will be required. If further clarity is ever needed, asking questions is always encouraged! Data AnalyticsUpdating and maintaining large files of candidate information while maintaining the highest form of confidentiality. Analyzing large datasets using Excel algorithms and tools and creating presentations to visualize pipeline. Creative ThinkingAlways using a creative lense and recommending strategic changes in and outside of the team. Learning internal processes and using technical capabilities with global best practices to fill in gaps or bring about change. There is always room for improvement! Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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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    Recruitment Senior Associate – KSA | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Recruitment Senior Associate – KSALine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll focus on helping the local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.It takes talented people to support the largest professional services organisation in the world. Our Recruiting team works to identify and attract talent for PwC. You’ll focus on engaging the most qualified candidates by building relationships with job seekers and candidates, while understanding the dynamic hiring needs of each business. Our team actively recruits for full time employees at all levels, from experienced to executive, as well as fixed term, contingent, and flexible talent and supports the internal movement process between roles.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:Recruitment Process:  – Assisting with large volume roles; understanding the needs of the business and managing multiple deadlines and candidate profiles, while utilizing multiple sources to build strong pipelines (referrals, online portals, internal system) – Conducting introductory calls and HR interviews with shortlisted candidates and preparing summaries to be shared with the recruiting manager – Interviewing and testing candidates using the standard competency based recruitment model and employing psychometric testing within selection. – Developing and promoting the PwC people value proposition within recruitment. – Liasoning with candidates and EA’s to coordinate technically interviews through different channels (F2F, Phone, Video Conferencing) – Ensuring candidate information is up to date on the internal system throughout the process and managing the interview feedback process for interviewers on the system – Validating data and analysis for accuracy and relevance – Close cooperation with Onboarding team and Visa team Strategic Projects: Working closely with the regional recruiting team to work on initiatives related to new processes, stakeholder management, team upskilling etc. Project assignment is usually decided by the team lead, based on recruiter bandwidth and competency, however ideas are always welcome!

    Attention to Detail and Quick Turnaround Time The ideal candidate will be thorough and accurate when completing a task, consistently delivering the highest quality of work. In high pressure situations, achieving ‘quick wins’ and meeting short deadlines will be required. If further clarity is ever needed, asking questions is always encouraged! Data Analytics Updating and maintaining large files of candidate information while maintaining the highest form of confidentiality. Analyzing large datasets using Excel algorithms and tools and creating presentations to visualize pipeline. Creative ThinkingAlways using a creative lense and recommending strategic changes in and outside of the team. Learning internal processes and using technical capabilities with global best practices to fill in gaps or bring about change. There is always room for improvement! Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?No

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Executive Assistant | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Administration and Secretarial Services, within Internal Firm Services, will give you with the opportunity to provide administrative support to PwC employees. You’ll focus on using business software applications to prepare reports, receiving and directing incoming calls or emails to the appropriate parties, arranging business travel, tracking expenses, and coordinating meeting arrangements.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 an 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:Financial – Adhere to budget Customer – Diary management – Manage demanding diaries, ensuring efficient scheduling of meetings, coordinating with all relevant parties to ensure the best possible use of time and resolving clashes/conflicts appropriately – Ensure Executive get to meetings on time with appropriate documentation – Act as backup in managing other Executives’ diaries when their Assistants are not available – Call management – Handle and screen calls for Executive – Take and pass messages to Executive in a timely manner  – Monitor Executives’ email inboxes when they are out of the office or at meetings and take action as necessary  – Assist other EAs during busy periods Internal Process – Meetings – Pro-active planning for meetings and follow up actions (documents, papers needed…)   – Organise local internal and external meetings, including organising catering, IT requirements etc – Meet and greet visitors – Partner and Executive general admin  – Develop understanding of PwC standards and formats – Proofread and edit documents when required i.e. presentations, proposals, letters – General filing – Keeping Executive own contacts databases/business card storage up to date  Learning and Growth – Exercise confidentiality, discretion and personal sensitivity in all aspects of the role – Comply with PwC policies and procedures in all aspects of the role – Build network of strong working relationships both internally and externally – Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Education – Bachelor’s degree Language – Proficiency in spoken and written English, Arabic is an advantage Overall Experience – 1-2+ years experience in an administrative role Specific Experience – Experience with a professional services firm is an advantage Knowledge and skills – Demonstrate strong organisational skills, regularly act on own initiative, highlighting issues and suggesting possible solutions – Good oral and written communication skills – Good interpersonal skills and intrapersonal skills – Must possess a professional telephone manner – Demonstrated ability to work under pressure – Demonstrated team player and dedication to provide high level of service – Must possess a warm, friendly and professional demeanor – Knowledge of administrative systems and processes – Ability to use Google including G suite – Must possess good keyboard skills (at least 55wpm) Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?No

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    IT – Lab Technologist – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our core business functions by deploying applications that enable our people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. You’ll focus on managing the design and implementation of technology infrastructure within PwC, developing and enhancing both client and internal facing applications within PwC, and providing technology tools that help create a competitive advantage for the Firm to drive strategic business growth.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:The Emerging Technology Lab is a group of technologists with expertise in product development, rapid prototyping, and user experience design. We work with new and emerging technologies and help internal PwC stakeholders understand how these technologies can affect their work. At our core we are an innovative R&D group that builds functional prototypes that demonstrate the potential of future technologies. Learn more hereWhat you’ll do:You will be engaged with our Emerging Technology team to build prototypes and solutions for internal teams and clients with a strong focus in developing emerging tech prototypes.As a technologist, you’re expected to:- Blend technical experience in product development, rapid prototyping, and user experience design with business perspectives from organizations, sectors, and industries.- Help internal teams achieve their goals through rapid iteration, experimentation, and prototyping while maintaining organizational focus to apply past lessons to future endeavors.Who you’ll work with:You will collaborate with a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping PwC solve its complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities:Build Proof of Concepts (PoC’s) focusing on solving emerging PwC challenges, using the PwC essential 8 technologies and new emerging tech as follows:- Based on the pwc industries of focus, recent global and regional trends and/or the business requirements – Once the use case & plan is evaluated and approved by team, build and iterate working prototype using the essential 8 technologies – update EmTech leadership on progress and kanban boards – Once the built use case meets requirements of internal PwC clients, close out with documentation on the demo catalogue/ marketing snippets, conduct a handoff session with XLab manager/ creative technologist & review session with the EmTech team- Stay abreast with the latest global and regional trends in the respective technology field, to increase technical and business acumen such as:- Take part in PwC cross-territory EmTech community of interest for the respective technology, representing the Middle East perspective and interests- Attending conferences/ tech events per year related to this technology- Reading the latest news, and then sharing insights with the rest of the team on a regular basis- Know the local/ regional ecosystem of startups and companies related to the technologists technology- Ideate and share ideas with respective teams- Be proactive and share ideas to fill use case backlog in monthly brainstorms – Share and support teams and initiatives when necessary- Follow, understand and engage with pwc’s strategy and digital agendas – Understand different pwc lines of service function and develop xLoS internal relationships – Prepare and host informational sessions and trainings with internal PwC teams and/or external clients- Undertake at least 1 training focused on technical capabilities and related to a respective technology (online or in person)- Undertake at least 1 training focused on soft skills related to career development (online or in person) – Work with the wider EmTech team as needed- Work with the Innovation and Research team to properly discover and research before prototypes building- Support XLab’s team in personalizing prototypes for new experiences and prepare to run prototype demos for the respective technology event (e.g. conferences, workshops, client tour etc.)- Prepare technical content for creative experiences as well as creating technical handover documents- Work with our Centre of Excellence team when a prototype is needed to be scaled- Manage time for EmTech responsibilities, as follows:- Prioritize time spent on building use cases and time managed other tasks e.g. training, conducting training, and showcasing technology in events- Be flexible with time depending on internal client deadlines – Comply with pwc compliance, timesheets, booking leave, managing expenses, annual compliance training, snapshots/workday feedbacks – Challenge EmTech leadership’s expectations on tasks, time allocation and output expectations, as and when requiredHave a good work ethic and culture:- Being proactive, seeking to self learn, self manage, being inquisitive and inclusive – Participate and bring new ideas to the table in standups, monthly meets, away days and ideation sessions

    Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar degree preferred.- 2-3 years of professional experience; experience applied to business problems and solution development is required Requirements – Based in and willing to live/relocate into Doha is a MUST- Fluent communication in English is mandatory and Arabic preferred- Experience in one or more of the following 3D Printing, Internet of Things, Drones, Augmented reality, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence or Robotics – Experience in programming e.g. Python, SQL, Node.JS, R, C++, C# (preferably)- Experience in 3D design/modelling (preferably)- Experience working with Cloud Services (preferably)- Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success collaborating with a broad team of strategy, technology, creative, and production resources, especially coordinating project work with third-party partners and vendors.- Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success identifying and addressing client needs, building solid relationships with stakeholders, developing an awareness of our emerging technology services, delivering clear requests for information, demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Cluster Director of IT | AccorHotels

    Employment:

    Full Time

    You perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain the property’s facilities and equipment to ensure a safe and functional environment for the guests. What is in it for you? – Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide – Learning programs through our Academies – Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world! – Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 What you will be doing: – Install and maintain the property’s equipment – Inspect all areas of the property for safety issues and take immediate corrective action – Assist guests regarding property facilities in an informative and helpful way

    Your experience and skills include: – Relevant hotel IT experience is required – Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities – Highly responsible & reliable 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. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor.Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

    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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    Fund Accountant/ Associate – Financial Reporting | Black Pearl Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A new role has come up with well-known financial services in Abu Dhabi. Our client is looking for a Fund Accountant – Financial Reporting. In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:Review the entire investment portfolio every month to identify investments that non-standard pricing sources require to be utilized per Investment Pricing Policy.Draft memos for the Valuation Working Group (part of the IOC) for all investments every quarter for non – standard pricing sources, including external valuations, valuation overrides by AFS – FA, and valuations prepared using financial statements.Responsible for three-way reconciliation between NAV statement, audit confirmations share in the net assets as per audited financial statements.Perform variance analysis quarterly and reach out to fund managers to obtain details where a change in valuation is more than defined tolerance levels.Review of the audited FS for investments on an annual basis.Review to cover audit opinion, accounting policies, and principles used for the preparation of financial statements.Develop sustainable processes concerning new investments and investment strategies in coordination with the fund accounting teams to capture pricing information and report on it.Assistance with the verification of weekly pricing of investment securities and analyzing variances above threshold using independent pricing sources and information provided by the external fund administrator to confirm accurate pricing of the portfolio.Assist in implementing new accounting systems by providing input and direction to the IT teams for assigned areas. Participate as a business user to develop and enhance systems, as required.Liaison with investment departments to identify potential valuation issues, suggest improvements to controls, carry out performance analysis, financial forecasts, and other ad hoc reports.Develop reporting functionalities on business intelligence software to improve analysis and reduce reporting errors.Carry out other similar or related duties as required.

    In this role, you need to meet the following criteria:Must have a bachelor degree in Finance/ Accounting and a fully qualified CA or CFAA minimum of 3 years of experience post CA in similar or complementary roles within financial institutions or departments dedicated to Financial InstitutionsStrong Excel SkillsKnowledge of General Asset ClassesGood understanding of financial productsCandidates who have worked in an institution where they worked in Fund Accounting or BIG 4 shall be considered or Fund Administration Firm.To view other vacancies we have, please check our website (www.blackpearlconsult.com) and follow us on our social media accounts – LinkedIn   /   Facebook   /  Twitter /  InstagramDisclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such a request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office at +9712 622 55 03 or drop us a message on our website – www.blackpearlconsult.com.

    Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider
    that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.

    Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.

    Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market. More

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    Software Developer – Flutter | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Client is a Dubai based Education Tech business with a focus on emerging technology. They are fast-growing and expanding their products to industry and as such are looking for a Senior Flutter Developer to own the technology growth in the region. Currently the company consists of 15+ people and they are rapidly growing. What kind of people are they? Some extroverts, some introverts but they all share an entrepreneurial mindset and a self-motivated spark to drive the business forward. Would you like to be part of a very international and talented team? You will take an impactful role to engineer mobile applications for our partners that will run across Android, iOS, and the web, and apply the highest standards in your field. And let not forget, as well as a big contribution to your personal and professional success.The Role* Design & implement new app modules based on the product requirements using Flutter framework, with minimum supervision;* Take ownership of applications, solve technical challenges and take pride in your solutions and code.* Maintain existing codebases;* Build reusable code and libraries for future use;* Integrate user-interfaces elements developed by other developers;* Build user interfaces designed by UI/UX designers;* Integration of data storage solutions, and various APIs from third parties;* Debug existing apps components, fix issues and avoid regressions;* Participate in software architecture, design discussions and code reviews;* Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability;* Reporting to the senior management with the progress of the project;* Follow the company and our partners guidelines and best practices.

    * Business level fluency in English (articulation and writing)* +5 years previous working experience in Mobile App Development;* Over one year’s experience developing Flutter applications for mobile;* BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering or a similar relevant field;* Experience with automated testing and building;* Experience with third-party libraries and APIs;* Proven experience in writing readable code, creating extensive documentation for existing code, and refactoring previously written code;* Present great leadership skills, previously managing a team of developers is an advantage;* Present good communication skills, both written and verbal;* Agility and proactivity skills.The SalaryCompetitive salary and Relocation package

    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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    IT Applications Analyst | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IT Applications Analyst – Abu DhabiThe CompanyClient is a leading financial institution in the UAE are currently seeking an Applications analyst to join their growing team. The RoleThe Applications Analyst will play a key role in the implementation and continued development of my clients IT applications and systems. Reporting the Systems Development Manager, the Applications Analyst will be responsible for assisting in the development, administration and configuration of the Finance, HR systems, the corporate Intranet, workflow and reporting systems. He or she is responsible for liaising with internal departments, establishing key business requirements, writing documentation and the implementation and testing of customizations or changes to the software and applications solutions using in-house or 3rd party expertise.Key responsibilities and duties * Working with internal team members to gather business requirements and develop requirements specification documents.* Installation, configuration, monitoring and on-going maintenance to ensure web services and programs function securely and efficiently.* Provide technical support and for application related issues.* Administer users, security and the configuration of applications and systems* Work closely with systems development manager to interpret organizational requirements and ensure solutions delivered meet these requirements.* Develop and maintain the organization’s intranet – ensure that is easy to use, visually appealing, relevant and up to date. Implementing Intranet solutions in accordance with the organization’s standards and technical requirements.* Execution of system testing, defining testing scripts and administering of the user acceptance testing process* Hands on development of the Intranet, workflow and reports where necessary* Assist in developing all IT policies and procedures in relation to the applications/systems* Consult with management and staff on procedures and process flows.* Write user guides and explain systems or applications functions* Evaluate software, applications and systems.* Promote digital ways of working and online collaboration* Provide support for key departmental deliveries and initiatives, using the intranet as a key channel to deliver information.* Interact with vendors to understand software limitations.* Help programmers during system development, ex: provide use cases, flowcharts or even Database design.* Identify and document system deficiencies and recommends solutions.

    Education * High School Diploma or equivalent required.* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or relate discipline.* Project Management accreditation beneficialBackground and experience* 5+ years IT experience in a similar position* Demonstrated knowledge and experience of systems or applications administration, business analysis/requirements gathering* Strong technical background with extensive software design and development experience with Microsoft tools and technologies.* Practical working experience in private equity or finance organisations* Technical role in a number of systems implementation and development projects* Proven experience of intranet technologies, in particular best practice web development and publishing* Awareness of industry web practices – writing for the web, usability, accessibility.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* Excellent verbal and written communications skills* The ability to analyze systems and determine how these systems can meet department or individual staff needs* Understands basic Internet and client/server architectures* Knowledge and proficiency in a wide variety of applications/system platforms including: * MS Dynamics GP* MS SharePointK2 Workflow/Workflow systems* Reporting Systems – SQL Reporting services, Crystal Reports* MS Office Suite* Strong problem solving capabilities, great technical passion with the ability to grasp new technologies quickly* Good understanding of the software development lifecycle* Project management experience desirable* Being able to excel in idea generation, evaluation, and building/developing systems* A record of successful installation and configuration of software systems as an individual* A willingness to dive into software environments and technical issues as part of maintaining the skills necessary to assist in the implementation of projects* An entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to seek out new challenges and lead technology innovation* Organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines* Analytical skills needed to troubleshoot a variety of symptoms, diagnose problems, and test, recommend, and implement solutions to systems or applications problems.* Candidates must be based in Abu Dhabi or be happy to travel or relocate.Salary and BenefitsVery Competitive

    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