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    Compliance Officer | Middle East Executive

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Middle East Executive are currently working with a large holding group with multiple business units throughout the Middle East, who are looking for a Compliance Officer to be based at their head office in Dubai.The role is to contribute to the operation of the Information Security Department by ensuring operations within law and meets regulatory standards, create, develop, and maintain policies and procedures against industry best practices and ever-changing threat landscape. Specific areas of responsibility involve ensuring compliance to ISMS for ISO 27001 certification and new certifications, performing due diligence checks, suggesting improvements to internal documentation, risk management and maintaining up to date repositories of all compliance documentation.Job Role/Responsibilities• Develop and implement an effective information security legal compliance program• Define sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them.• Administrate and manage both internal and external audits.• Be an integral part of the procurement process by performing Due diligence checks on solutions before procurement.• Proactively perform internal assessments on processes, practices, and documents to identify weaknesses.• Evaluate IT activities to assess compliance risk.• Collaborate with external and internal auditors and assist the Information security manager in the overall audit process.• Maintain the ISMS documentation and processes required for ISO 27001.• Maintain and update all risk management documentation.• Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.• Keep abreast of internal standards and business goals.

    Job Knowledge & experience required:• Solid understanding of a range of compliance, regulatory, and legal requirements and relevant principles, best practices, and standards across multiple industries (e.g., PCI, SOX, GLBA, CSA, NIST, ISO, IEEE, FedRAMP, HIPAA, and TCG)• Good understanding of Enterprise IT infrastructure and applications.• Previously assessed, developed, and implemented, operationalized, and documented comprehensive security technologies and processes

    The Middle East Executive Group has become the first choice for industry professionals wanting to work in the Gulf region.

    We understand exactly how supply chain performance and sales performance impacts the bottom line and top line of product led businesses and we have the experience, network & expertise to match skilled professionals with exciting new roles that suit their experience, passion and drive in this highly strategic industry.

    Our specialist teams internally are;

    Commercial Management & Sales
    Supply Chain & Logistics
    Strategic HR
    Strategy
    Engineering

    The industries we focus on are;

    3PL / Freight Forwarding
    Food & FMCG
    Medical & Pharmaceutical
    Ecommerce
    Retail
    Engineering More

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    IT Lab Technologist – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryOur Firm: Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has more than 6,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. We have an unparalleled range of expert capabilities from Strategy, through Advisory and Consulting to Legal, Tax and Assurance Services, underpinned by the standout digital platform in the region. Our Mission One Firm: Transforming our region. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. In an increasingly complex world, we help intricate systems function, adapt and evolve so they can benefit communities and society – whether they are capital markets, tax systems or the economic systems within which business and society exist. We help our clients to make informed decisions and operate effectively within them. Our Values Creating value through diversity. Be yourself. Be different. At PwC, we respect and value differences. We know that when people from different backgrounds and with different points of view work together, we create the most value – for our clients, our people and society. As part of our commitment to individuality we are pleased to hear from candidates from diverse backgrounds, with a mixture of skills, capabilities and experience from the belowThe 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 here What 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 required Have 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 & Experience: – 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.

    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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    AVP, Structured Finance Analyst (Interim) | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Temporary

    Charterhouse Middle East are currently working with a leading international financial services client, whom are looking to hire an Assistant Vice President (AVP), for their Structured Finance team with a focus towards the power and infrastructure sectors.This AVP role will be heavily geared towards supporting the front office team, in financial modelling, financial advisory and financial due diligence undertakings, to assist in the development of funding proposals, pricing factors and client mandate sheets. In conjunction, this analysis shall be overseen and tested, to ensure that pitch proposal and financing options, can be completed and compared in alignment with the front office mandate and the client specification.

    The client envisages hiring a candidate profile demonstrating up to 3 years of experience, at an Analyst-level, within a financial services or wholesale banking institution. The candidate shall be required to possess an advanced Excel skills set; to allow for strong and detailed financial modelling with an ability to run scenario analysis. The client will look for a candidate, with a strong educational and degree background, coupled with an ability to display a working knowledge of either corporate finance or investment banking principles. Due to the existing headcount limit, this role to begin with, shall be recruited on an interim/temporary basis. As such, the client is looking to pinpoint a candidate whom is immediately available. The candidate should ideally be based in the local vicinity however, exposure to the GCC financial market isn’t a pre-requisite.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    Junior Accountant | Career Hunters

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Title: Junior AccountantReport To: Assistant Vice President – Finance DepartmentKey Responsibilities • Conduct accounting activities on day-to-day basis, and during monthly/quarterly/yearly closing.• Ensure that proper supporting documents and appropriate approvals are available while processing the transactions for accounting as well as while processing the payments.• Maintaining reliable and accurate accounting records.• Compiles and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.• Reconcile bank accounts posts to general and subsidiary ledgers.• Perform routine activities in accordance with agreed timelines and standards and discharge any other task assigned by superiors in a timely and effective manner.

    Candidate Profile• Requirement open for Kuwaiti nationals only.• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.• Minimum 0-2 years of relevant experience.• Fresh Graduate with minimum 3.0 GPA; Accounting experience would be preferred.• Excellent Arabic & English communicating skills.• Software Skills: Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).

    Career Hunters, is an executive placement and recruiting firm working closely with our client corporations to provide the best talent in today’s competitive marketplace. We work to place executives who wish to improve their career direction or seek more lucrative opportunities in today’s competitive world.

    Since our staff is comprised of business executives who have worked or consulted with major corporations, we are able to relate to the decisions, issues and problems faced daily by both corporations and job seekers. We are happy to apply our considerable experience and expertise to your recruiting and job search needs.

    We specialize in analyzing the job description given to us by the company, detailed study on the physical and mental characteristics of an employee and the qualities and attitude which the employee must possess. More

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    Data Warehouse Engineer – Designer / Developer – AZURE | SQL | PYTHON | eMagine Solutions

    Employment:

    Full Time

    New and exclusive to eMagine Solutions we are working with a global company who are embarking on a Digital and Data Transformation program. As such they have recently created a MS Azure Date Warehouses and Data Lake, implementing Big Data. Due to the growth of the project we are now hiring for a DW Engineer to lead the Design, Development and Implementation of new a Data Warehouse environment and the creation of a Data Lake in order to administer a Big Data environment. This will be a senior role and you will be expected to act as an authority and present to senior management (CTO, CIO, Head of Data, Head of Digital) your ideas and proposals. You will also be expected to guide and mentor junior team members.

    As such we are looking for you to have completed end-to-end Data Warehouse Design and Implementations, ideally using Dimension Modelling / Kimball methodology (bottom-up approach whereby data marts are first created to provide reporting and analytical capabilities for specific businessfunctional processes and later on these data marts can eventually be unioned together to create a comprehensive enterprise data warehouse) emphasizing the value of the data warehouse to the users as quickly as possible. Although Top Down Design can also be considered. The ideal candidate will have experience with OLTP tables and then modelled a DWH implementation from those tables and thereafter managed the different data marts feeding from that DWH with multiple fact tables.You should also have good Microsoft Tech stack experience with SQL, Azure, Power BI and DAX.Some scripting knowledge is a must and our preference here is Python.

    eMagine Solutions is one of the leading authorities on leadership and talent globally. Our combined resources of over 100 years professional experience mean that our clients trust us with finding them the top talent globally and candidates trust us to find them the right opportunity in a timely and confidential manner.

    Throughout our offices we provide complete solutions for our clients, including traditional temporary and permanent recruitment, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), salary survey’s, market mapping and training and development courses.

    Our global client list work with us not only because of our expertise but also because of our honesty, integrity and passion. More

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    Customer Engagement Agent | Property Shop Investment (PSI) – Pharma Tech

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job DescriptionContact potential or existing customers to inform them about our serviceAnswer questions about our service or the companyAsk questions to understand customer requirements and close salesDirect prospects to the field sales team when neededEnter and update customer information in the databaseHandle grievances to preserve the company’s reputationGo the “extra mile” to meet sales target and facilitate future sales.Building good Relation with clients to present the company to meet company’s objectivesReporting on daily basis all the activities.Flexible to work in Shifts

    Salary:
    AED
    3,500 to 4,500
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Requirements:Proven experience as tele sales representative or other sales/customer service role• Proven track record of successfully meeting sales target preferably over the phoneGood knowledge of relevant computer programs (e.g. CRM software) and telephone systemsAbility to learn about products and services and describe/explain them to prospects• Excellent knowledge of EnglishExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsCool-tempered and able to handle rejectionOutstanding negotiation skills with the ability to resolve issues and address complaintsHigh school diploma equivalent to Bachelor Degree .Preferred Bilingual in Arabic and English.

    Property Shop Investment LLC (PSI ) is one of the Fastest Growing Real Estate company in Abu Dhabi.

    Property Shop Investment provides a full range of real estate solutions such as selling, leasing, property management and property evaluations for both residential and commercial properties
    At PSI we understand customer needs and give the best solution. Our Moto is to attain 100% customer satisfaction. Our major dealings are spread across Abu Dhabi region.

    We have our successful presence in the real estate market in Abu Dhabi since 7 year and are growing up by leaps and bounds.

    PSI is a leader in Abu Dhabi market Real Estate in terms of strategic partnership with the leading developers in Abu Dhabi like Aldar , Sorouh, TDIC, Manazel, Burooj, Green Emirates Etc., as well as major finance providers in the UAE such as TAMWEEL, Abu Dhabi Finance, Mashreq Banks, NBAD, ADCB and other Reliable investors.

    PSI has a multi cultural ,systematic environment which enhances the career path and wealth for the staff. More

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    People Analytics – Operational Reporting Analyst – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A career in People Analytics – you will work closely with key stakeholders across HC, LoS and leadership to develop clear and insightful analysis, reporting and dashboards relating to people data, and be responsible for supporting support the driving of people, commercial, and key business decision-making processes within the firm.PwC is a people-based business, and our people are our greatest asset. To help prepare us to be fit for the future in a constantly changing world, it is crucial that our business makes data-driven decisions. The People Analytics function is responsible for delivering insights and solutions to PwC Leadership across a number of key people areas, including: leadership analytics, success profiling, performance and learning and development, attrition and retention, and satisfaction and culture.As a People Analytics Operational Reporting Analyst, you will support the function’s agenda to deliver operational reporting and analysis to inform business decisions and strategy imperatives. Responsibilities for this role include:• Working closely with stakeholders to assess current and future reporting and analysis requirements• Implement and manage robust dashboards and reporting frameworks – inclusive of proof of concepts and enabling initiatives (e.g. data gathering, quality reviews, and data governance) to communicate a wide range of people related data, metrics and insights to HC and LoS stakeholders and leadership• Educating users on functionality of dashboards and reporting• Assessing and responding to people data requests• Working with the central Enterprise Data Team and other stakeholders to build data models to support automated provision of analytics• Supporting people data-driven projects – inclusive of proof of concepts and enabling initiatives

    Additional Job Description – Preferred Skills• Degree in Data Science / Data Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, or other relevant field• Knowledge of database design and data management systems• High proficiency in Alteryx and/or object oriented and data manipulation programming languages, such as Python, R and SQL• High proficiency in the use of visualisation tools, such as Tableau and Power BI• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Ability to relay complex people and data insights in layman’s terms, such that can be used for business decisions• Capacity to foster a healthy, stimulating work environment that frequently harnesses teamwork• Compliance with prevailing ethical standards• Understanding of professional services firms and business models Additional Job Description – Minimum Experience• 1-2 years of experience in data analytics or similar, preferably in people analytics• Experience in Human Resources a plusTravel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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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    People Analytics – Operational Reporting – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in People Analytics – you will work closely with key stakeholders across HC, LoS and leadership to develop clear and insightful analysis, reporting and dashboards relating to people data, and be responsible for supporting support the driving of people, commercial, and key business decision-making processes within the firm.PwC is a people-based business, and our people are our greatest asset. To help prepare us to be fit for the future in a constantly changing world, it is crucial that our business makes data-driven decisions.The People Analytics function is responsible for delivering insights and solutions to PwC Leadership across a number of key people areas, including: leadership analytics, success profiling, performance and learning and development, attrition and retention, and satisfaction and culture.As a People Analytics Operational Reporting Manager, you will support the function’s agenda to deliver operational reporting and analysis to inform business decisions and strategy imperatives. Responsibilities for this role include:• Working closely with stakeholders to assess current and future reporting and analysis requirements• Design, manage, and develop robust dashboards and reporting frameworks – inclusive of proof of concepts and enabling initiatives (e.g. data gathering, quality reviews, and data governance) to communicate a wide range of people related data, metrics and insights to HC and LoS stakeholders and leadership• Developing clear user guidelines and educating users on functionality of dashboards and reporting• Developing a methodology for assessing and responding to people data requests• Selecting and employing statistical procedures to obtain actionable insights• Managing and coaching team member(s) to realize the successful completion of projects – not only within your team, but also secondees and project based resources• Working with the central Enterprise Data Team and other stakeholders to build data models to support automated provision of analytics• Supporting people data-driven projects – inclusive of proof of concepts and enabling initiatives

    Preferred Skills• Advanced degree in Data Science / Data Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, or other relevant field• Knowledge of database design and data management systems• High proficiency in Alteryx and/or object oriented and data manipulation programming languages, such as Python, R and SQL• High proficiency in the use of visualisation tools, such as Tableau and Power BI• Demonstrable history of devising and overseeing data-centric projects• Outstanding supervision and mentorship abilities• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Ability to relay complex people and data insights in layman’s terms, such that can be used for business decisions• Capacity to foster a healthy, stimulating work environment that frequently harnesses teamwork• Compliance with prevailing ethical standards• Understanding of professional services firms and business models Minimum Experience• 5+ years of experience with at least 2 years in data analytics or similar, preferably in people analytics• Experience in Human Resources a plusTravel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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