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    Senior Systems Engineer, Systems Integration | Ooredoo Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Systems Engineer, Systems Integration / Fast Telco Subsidiary of Ooredoo KuwaitThe Company: Fast Telco Subsidiary of Ooredoo Kuwait Role Purpose: – Translate technical requirements into feasible business solution. – Ensure all sales leads are attended and accommodated. – Provide guidance and mentorship to SEs on technology/project specific cases. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: – Translate business requirements into technical solutions – Conduct site visits to collect requirements, present solution, analyse site and network conditions. – Design efficient solutions that meets clients’ needs and budget. – Validate solution design with concerned technical (functional) and commercial teams (pricing). – Ensure output include a detailed scope of work and a valid BoQ. – Verify system entry is connect and in line with proposed scope and BoQ – Approve order within agreed KPI Verify hardware availability with store team. – Communicate with procurement to obtain supplier quotes within agreed timeline. – Align with technology teams and other concerned to guarantee the feasibility of the proposed solution. – Update with latest technologies trends and solutions. – Attend approved webinars and seminars – Attend other vendor specific trainings and achieve certifications – Review technical journals and share knowledge with the team

    Qualifications/Requirements: – Minimum of Bachelor degree in Engineering, Computer Science or ICT related discipline. Other Information: – Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Excellent understanding of Telecom / ICT industry trends, including new products and solutions – Expert knowledge of vendors and their product portfolio. – Ability to lead techno-commercial meetings and provide guidance and consultancy to client. – Demonstrate the ability to mentor system engineers and support them with complex projects. – Work in a team-oriented environment, and perform well under pressure. – Ability to manage time and work on multiple complex projects, and deliver on commitment.- Deep analytical skills and attention to details. – Excellent knowledge in building solutions based on company product portfolio. – Excellent knowledge with networking technologies: LAN, WLAN, WAN. – Excellent understanding of Collaboration and unified communications: Voip, SIP, ..etc – Excellent understanding of network security. Note: you will be required to attach the following: – Resume / cv

    We are a leading international communications company delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet, and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses across markets in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. As a community-focused company, we are guided by our vision of enriching peoples lives and our belief that we can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential.

    Formerly known as Qtel Group, we have a customer base of 92.9 million and reported revenues of USD 9.3 billion in 2012. More

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    Assurance – Risk Assurance – IT Audit Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceIndustry/SectorSpecialismManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Information Technology Audit Services practice, within Risk and Compliance services, will provide you the opportunity to work with a team that provides clients with extensive risk and controls technical knowledge and sector specific experience. You’ll have the opportunity to develop a holistic approach to risk that protects businesses, facilitates strategic decision making and enhances efficiency by assisting management in the assessment of project risks and controls.Our team uses current and emerging technologies to assist clients with financial reporting, compliance, and operational processes controls. You’ll provide services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes, including business process and Information Technology management controls.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 part of the team you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, industries and technologies. We’re constantly investing in audit technology and the skills of our people to keep up with the rapid pace of change. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.- Share and collaborate effectively with others.- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.- Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in the materials I produce.- Build and maintain an internal and external network.- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.Required experience and responsibilities:- Configurations (SAP, Oracle) and IT automated controls. – Business cycle/process controls review and Segregation of Duties testing. – Solid technical skills and understanding of information systems security and controls across a wide range of systems including operating systems (For ex. Unix, Windows, OS/400, etc.), databases (For Ex. Oracle, SQL, etc.), applications and technology tools – Experience with data, automation and analytics tools such as ACL, Alteryx, Power BI, UiPath. – Ability to discuss audit issues and recommendations with the client management. – Demonstrated track record in driving engagements at the field level, combined with ability to work in teams effectively – Good project management skills and ability to follow through and complete tasks within tight deadlines – Experience in programming languages and Database management. 

    Preferable qualifications and certifications:- Bachelor’s degree in IT or any related field.  – Preferred: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification, or equivalent – 0-2 years of experience covering IT General Controls (ITGC), ERP.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Database Intern | Rethink

    Employment:

    Internship

    • Assisting the System teams with day-to-day tasks to maintain the company’s database. • Developing system report writing skills, extraction of reports and provide value added assistance for the Operations team • Upskill on the finance component of Viewpoint to enable month end assistance. • Posting journals, running P&L/BS reports • Researching data requirements as instructed • Maintaining and updating the data on a day-to-day basis. • Maintaining the Physical files for Database Team • Any other adhoc duties as assigned from time to time by the Supervisors

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills• Highly organized• Self-motivated to do day-in and day-out• Flexibility to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment• The ability to juggle and track multiple tasks and responsibilities

    Re/think is a boutique accounting, regulatory and compliance, VAT advisory, audit, HR consultancy, recruitment and business advisory firm. We specialize in assisting SME clients with cost-effective, high quality services and solutions. We create value by investing in highly qualified and motivated people and working closely with leading industry partners to provide our clients a one stop shop for all of their business support.

    This support ranges from our core services to CFO and board level advisory for the sectors and markets we serve. Our ability to add value reaches across business size, as our offering can be adopted to start ups through to large complex firms. More

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    Finance & Digital Accelerator | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & Summary• Provide Digital Support to Finance & wider Academy team with process automation, perform data manipulation, and create data visualisation• Preparation of Management Information & dashboards, including Engagement Profitability Analysis• Preparation of Accounts Receivable reports & Dashboards• WIP management, and ensuring timely billing of corporate engagements• Billing & cash allocation of Academy open course’s inline with Sales Force CRM• Ensuring open course sales compliance with credit control policies• Reconciliation of Academy open course CRM to iPower billing• Ensuring open course sales compliance with credit control policies• General engagement management, job code creation, final billing and closure• Liaising with Central Finance teams to ensure processing deadlines are met• Maintenance of finance records and other adhoc tasks – (preparation of reports/schedules)

    Skills & Requirements• Desirable: Professional Accounting Qualification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent)• Desirable: demonstrable experience of using digital tools to automate processes, manipulation and visualise data• High level of technical proficiency and computer literacy particularly with Excel, Word, and Power point (equivalent Google applications)• Minimum 2 years previous experience in a finance role• Excellent spoken and written English skills• Excellent business writing skills• Well-developed administrative skills in order to set up and maintain systems so as to provide efficient service• Professional yet approachable manner• Meticulous and accurate approach with high attention to detail• Ability to work effectively under pressure• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently• Flexibility in working hours (evenings, weekends as and when required)

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    .NET Core / Angular Developer | Najma Consultancy

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for .NET Core/Angular Developer in Dubai.Requirements:- Graduate in Science or Engineering with 3-6 years experience – Having Developer Expertise in Latest .NET Core, Frame work and its related components like Angular.

    – Good experience in SQL Server database – Full stack developer experience – Healthcare business domain will provide add on advantage

    Najma Human Resources and Training Consultancy, is committed to professional service in Human Resource and Training.

    Najma, has been operating successfully since 1997 and has been offering consultancy service to a number of reputed organizations in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Africa. More

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    Consulting – Business Unit Finance Operations Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceIndustry/SectorSpecialismManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryThe Business Unit Finance Associate works as an integral part of both the Finance and BU teams. The role involves daily operations & processes related to the financial aspects of our engagements and business. You will carry out financial administrative processes such as invoicing, job code creation, report creation and analysis. You will offer support for practice financials and account management in liaison with the BU’s Partners, Directors and Business Unit Coordinator. 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.The Business Unit Finance Associate works as an integral part of both the Finance and BU teams. The role involves: – Daily operations and processes related to the financial aspects of our engagements and business. – Carry out financial administrative processes such as invoicing, job code creation, report creation and analysis. – The right candidate will offer support for practice financials and account management in liaison with the BU’s Partners, Directors and Business Unit Coordinator. – Candidate must be comfortable working with numerous internal support departments on projects relating to our people, marketing & knowledge management. – The successful candidate will report predominantly to the Business Unit Coordinator. – Communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing, with a range of key stakeholders. – Your local Finance Manager will provide guidance regarding compliance with relevant territory policies and procedures. Whole leadership- Actively share knowledge within own team and across BUs, and promote best practises in respect of the firm’s business systems and processes. – Provide training, coaching and support to other team members as needed. Global acumen- Work closely with teams across the business to ensure best practice. Business acumen- Provide a service directly to the BU, particularly in relation to adhering to internal and external compliance tasks and reporting any exceptions as necessary Relationships- Work closely with peers and team members at all levels, sharing knowledge and providing support where needed. Technical capabilities- Understand the importance of, and processes behind, all compliance related tasks and execute accordingly, with high levels of attention to detail. – Enter own time and expenses in accordance with firm’s policy

    Essential skills & attributes:- Has the competence to perform the role effectively – Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills – Affinity to work with quantitative data, good analytics – Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment. Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise – Service-orientated attitude, proactive thinker, networker, information seeker, team player – Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills – Extensive knowledge of relevant computer software eg Microsoft Office and Google Suite – Willingness and interest to frequently interact with and reach out to Partners, Directors and the team – Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones Desirable skills / experience:- 1-2 years relevant experience – Background in finance, accounting or business studies fields preferred – Experience in consulting preferred – Understanding of the Firm’s marketing and business development and the Firm’s Service Offerings Education- University Degree

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Multi Vendor Support Networking Engineer | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities We are looking for talented people who will join our Global Multi-Vendor Network Support (MVS) Competency center. In this challenging role, you will have the chance to work with the best and brightest team and with cutting edge network technologies like F5, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Fortinet and Riverbed.Your responsibilities would consist of:• Administrating and providing L1/L2 remote network support to both customers and internal field personnel in any country where IBM does business;• Handling requests and incidents;• Performing diagnose, solving complex technical issues and providing root cause analysis;• Performing troubleshooting over remote access sessions, as well as offline investigation of device logs and documentation;• Use lab hardware to assemble customer configurations in order to replicate customer failure mechanisms;• Use specialized debug equipment such as scopes and analyzers to isolate complex client problems; • Communicating and collaborating with various internal departments as well as external vendors/OEMs;• Flexible schedule to support 24×7 shift operations and on-call coverage (as applicable).

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise The skills and experience we would like you to have:• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English;• Willingness to learn new technologies;• Strong troubleshooting skills, creative and able to think outside the box;• Strong technical expertise in all layers of the OSI model with a solid understanding of how each technology works • Ethernet and Switching• IP, NAT, and Routing• TCP, UDP• SSL and IPSec VPNs• Common Application Layer Protocols: • Ability to read, analyze, and isolate behavioral anomalies within packet captures• Background working in vendor or technical support environments with trouble ticketing systems will be considered as an advantage• Independent worker and team player;Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise • Experience with F5, Checkpoint or Palo Alto products will be considered as an advantage;• Valid certification with F5, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco or Fortinet will be considered as an advantage;• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications) will be considered as an advantage.

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Country Finance – Finance Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryThe country finance support forms a key team within the OneFinance community for PwC ME. The team is responsible for all day to day finance operations in country and for the smooth running of financerequirements for countries.The Job Holder is a key member of the team, responsible for the day to day support and administration required. Responsible for performing accounting work according to PwC Approved accounting principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work.Primary duties and responsibilities:Financial• Responsible for daily finance tasks arising locally in country including country finance processing requirements• Custodian of country finances including reconciliation and reporting• Ensure all communication are responded and address any inquiries in time”.• Custodian of the firm’s petty cash and cheques and ensure delivering the cheques for collection on time.• Communicate with banks for proof of payments, bank confirmations, follow up LG issuance and any other matters. Pay the cash and interns’ salaries, execute payments to Vendors and Government Authorities• Issue WHT certificates.• Coordinate with the Shared Service Centre (SSC) in reviewing the payments.• Prepare a bi-monthly cashflow.Customer• Support the on-time and accurate finance requirements of the country (CSP / COO)• Work on monthly closing of accounts and finalizing monthly accounts and reports• Respond to ad-hoc requests in a timely mannerInternal Process• Prepare standardised reports or summaries, and other documentation required for the function.Learning & Growth• Adhere to policies and procedures• Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities:Education• College level education with a focus in Accounting, Finance or related field required.Language• Fluency in spoken and written Arabic & English with excellent communication skills.Overall Experience• 1-2 years of accounting experienceTechnical Skills• Knowledge of SUN, SAGE or any ERP system is an asset.• Good level of accuracy to a high level of detail• Good calculation and analytical skills• Excellent Microsoft Excel skillsSoft Skills• Good organisation and office management skills to ensure coverage of workload• Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity needed• Capability to work well in a team• Skilled in maintaining client relationships• Good liaison skills, with the ability to maintain geographical relationships• Good customer service skills• Good decision making skills• Strong work ethic• Ethical Conduct

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More