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    External Audit – Manager / Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryPwC Global OverviewWith offices in 155 countries and more than 284,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for, by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. PwC Middle East OverviewEstablished in the region for 40 years, PwC has more than 6,100 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.Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 276,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.Audit Service Overview:Creating value that makes a real difference to a client’s business is intrinsic to the PwC audit. Quality audits that bring unexpected and far-reaching benefits do not come from an unthinking compliance mindset but from a knowledgeable, questioning, imaginative and insightful approach. The foundation of the service we deliver is the natural blend of compliance and value. We are experts in the application of audit methodology and audit techniques and use our expertise to bring precision and economy to our clients’ audits. We use our knowledge of each client, together with our position as trusted advisor, to match our approach and our solutions to their needs.Our view of our clients’ organisations is broad and deep, and we look behind the numbers to consider what they mean for the business as a whole. We use the audit to explore and think more widely about our clients’ businesses and the potential issues they face.This understanding enables us to offer new solutions to our clients’ problems, to help them learn from what has happened and prepare them for, or better still help them avoid, issues in the future. What you’ll create and do:As a Manager / Senior Manager, 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: – Take on a professional role as part of our client-facing teams – Examine financial and accounting records, other documents, and/or observe certain processes and procedures being performed – Ask a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – with a range of individuals at our client organizations – Handle conflict resolution, managing expectations of a range of stakeholders (at varying levels of seniority), both clients and internally. – Perform Design effectiveness walkthroughs, and test the operational effectiveness of client internal controls. – Make judgments on testing approaches for significant accounting estimates. – Verify and test financial statements and supporting disclosures. – Assuming a coaching performance management role that promotes staff development . – Join, and contribute to a high performing team that lives the PwC values. – Instruct milestone training courses to our staff. – Network in the local business community. – Prepare and deliver competitive audit proposals.

    What you’ll bring to this role:  – At least 6 years of demonstrated progressive experience at Manager / Senior Manager level working with a range of external audit clients in big4 firms. – An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work. – A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives. – ACCA/CPA/CA/ ACA  designation or equivalent designation is required. – A strong understanding of IFRS and auditing standards. – Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality. – Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams. – Excellent project management skills and ability to manage relationships at all levels within PwC and within the client’s organization – Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment. – Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is considered an asset. – Business development and client relationship building.

    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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    Legal – Entity Governance & Compliance – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Legal – Entity Governance & Compliance – Senior Manager – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismLegal Services – Employment & PensionsManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Company Secretariat practice, within Legal Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients adopt a more strategic approach to global entity governance across their organisations. We help our clients and their legal entities with the incorporation of new companies, on going compliance with local legislation, and restructuring of their global businesses to manage governance and compliance risks.Our team helps our clients ensure they are compliant with statutory obligations based on best practice and amended rules and regulations. You’ll help clients with board compliance and governance, corporate governance consultancy services, and health checks based on client’s secretarial 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 a Senior Manager, 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:- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business 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

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    Executive Assistant & Receptionist | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAdministrativeJob Description & SummaryA career in our Assurance Learning and Development practice, within Assurance Support services, will provide the opportunity to support our engagement teams and clients by providing advice and counsel on accounting, financial reporting, and strategic business issues. In joining, you’ll help ensure a complete and relevant exchange of information among our consultants and in turn with engagement teams and clients, provide experts advice on a variety of specific topics, support engagement teams in resolving complex issues, and supporting clients and their subsidiaries in evaluating the potential impact of accounting and reporting standard setting initiatives. You’ll develop strong relationships with our engagement teams and established audit clients and enhance our ability to meet greater investor expectations with the challenges of an increasingly complex business environment.Our team is responsible for the content development and delivery for staff learning curriculums that enhance our people. You’ll help design, develop, and implement learning and development initiatives that help develop our people and are aligned with PwC’s strategy.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.

    At the Administrative level, 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:- Conduct self in a professional manner and take responsibility for work and commitments.- Flex approach to meet the changing needs of teams and clients.- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.- Learn about business needs are changing and consider the impact on services provided.- Take action to stay current with new and evolving technology.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Communicate with empathy and adapt communication style to meet the needs of the situation and audience.- Anticipate the needs of others and take appropriate action.- Embrace different points of view and welcome opposing and conflicting ideas.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business 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

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    Best Practices for Onboarding Hybrid Roles (A Complete Checklist)

    About this Checklist Before COVID-19, employees spent most of their time in the office—but when the world changed, so did workplace norms. Today, many companies have adopted a hybrid work model, offering staff the freedom to divide their time between home and the office. As a result, HR teams are now tasked with refreshing their […] More

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    Deals – Healthcare Strategy – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Deals – Healthcare Strategy – Manager – UAEManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Deals Finance Strategy practice, will provide you the opportunity to deliver innovative deal solutions to our clients, providing advice and support, from initiation through to deal completion. In short, we’re a part of helping some of the world’s leading companies across industries originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company.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 Manager, 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:- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.- Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment 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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    Principal Architect | Stanley James

    Employment:

    Contract

    We are currently recruiting a number of Principal Architects specialising in Microservices on a 12 month renewable contract basis in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity to further your career working on cutting edge transformation projects within an industry leader.- Applications are sought from those with at least 8 years of progressive technical experience where you can demonstrate hands on technical expertise that has progressed to working in a business facing architect role. – It is essential that you have expertise in Microservices and can demonstrate this by multiple enterprise scale projects. – You will have a Bachelors Degree in Computer/Information Sciences combined with an excellent command of the English language.

    – Working experience in an agile software development environment with a good understanding of the principles of agile architecture.- A deep understanding of modern architectural styles and practices.- Strong foundation knowledge of software architecture concepts, patterns, principles, and quality attributes.- Proven leadership skills with a proactive, positive, and growth mindset.- Experience and expertise in delivering architectures for large software solutions meeting critical business purposes.

    Stanley James is a privately owned recruitment business with offices in both Dubai and Cape Town allowing us to have global reach and a strong presence across EMEA and APAC. We have an expert team of recruitment specialists that are people centric, knowledgeable and driven to connect talent across all corporate functions. We are the partner of choice for SMEs, niche industry specialists and enterprises across the Technology, Financial Services, Management Consultancy, Legal, Construction & Engineering and Energy & Oil Gas sectors.

    We typically recruit a wide range of skillsets across all corporate services, front/back office functions and commercial leadership teams. This includes Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, C-Level/Leadership, Business Change, Operations, Special Projects and Business Support Services. More

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    Data Engineering Manager | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Key member of the data engineering team, responsible for implementing the Data Engineering strategy across Data Integration plans, KPIs and objectives.Accountable for the design and development of the data pipelines and access methodology across ETL, data flow, stream data integration, etc.Client DetailsA government organisation in the UAE that has heavily invested in their data capability, now looking to expand their data governance & management team.Description* Act as a Project Manager to ensure all engagements are on track, representing the Data Engineering team.* Design and development of data pipelines, storage, integration and flow ensuring that various internal business units are able to extract, transform and load data.* Establish the most accurate metrics & KPI’s for the data engineering capabilities including ETL, turnaround time, etc.* Demonstrate strong SQL & big data technology programming to continue to optimise and customise ETL related capability.* Have experience in data manipulation and data wrangling to generate required datasets.Job OfferOpportunity to work with a top-calibre organisation with exposure to exciting and advanced data-driven projects.

    * A minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Data engineer, with at least 2 in a management position.* Must have strong experience in defining and development of key metrics, objectives and plans across various data engineering related activities.* UAE National are encouraged to apply. * You need to be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Software Engineer | Weatherford

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As Software Engineer you will be responsible for deployment of software solutions to our Oil & Gas Customers.Duties & Responsibilities:- Install, Upgrade and configure SCADA and Production Optimization Systems- Build Screens, Workflows, Reports to support customer operations and SCADA hardware- Interact with Customers to understand and troubleshoot Product Issues- Support for 3rd party application roll out based on business need- Provide custom solutions, utilities and system integration using scripts along with the procedural documentation and relevant reports- Participate in software testing during the release cycle as end customer- Identify cause of problem reported by debugging Program/Scripts and if necessary correct them or report them to the developers- Provide support to internal and external clients working on consulting projects which use the company’s optimization software.- Gain a firm understanding of Production Optimization Products and how it works from the users Perspective.- Able to troubleshoot issues related to SCADA Hardware and Radio communications- Train users in system usage and administration- Extensive Domestic and foreign travel required 50-75%

    – Experience in deploying and debugging Enterprise software in Microsoft Environment- Excellent debugging /knowledge of .Net, C#, SQL, Oracle, HTML5, PowerShell, TypeScript, IIS, and Angular- Microsoft Server OS knowledge- SQL Server Management Experience- Experience ETL Techniques and tools- Experience in integrating applications- Exposure to Open Source Analytics – Enhance or make custom changes in existing utilities, batch scheduling – Exposure to Software support – Knowledge of Windows programming environment – Knowledge of Web Security, Authentication and Authorization- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Ability to calmly manage crisis situations- Ability to plan ahead and organize daily and weekly tasks- Ability to work with minimum supervision- Experience in similar role troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with hardware and software- Work experience with SCADA software and hardware

    Weatherford is one of the largest multinational oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in over 80 countries and has a network of approximately 700 locations, including manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities. More