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    ERP Technical Consultant | Halian

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our ClientHalian are partnered with a leading banking and financial services corporation who are undertaking major digital transformation initiatives and require an experienced ERP Technical Consultant with Oracle HRMS exposure within a Banking Institution.Your Responsibilities• Analyze business requirement and translate it into technical specification.• Preparation of effort estimation and delivery plan.• Design and develop applications in compliance to functional specification and making specific determinations about system performance.• Preparation/Documentations of SDD and Writing unit and integration tests cases.• Must have technical knowledge on the Oracle HRMS applications and the technical tools• Must have knowledge of JSPs, Restful Web Services (both JSON and XML), Microservices, Spring Batch, Spring Scheduler, Spring Security etc.• Must have integration skills for defining integration patterns, building integrations between the Cloud and on-premise applications.Halian GroupWith over 20 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers.Our tech-talent and smart services help you to realise tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.

    Your Qualifications• 6-8 years experience in experience with product designing and implementation.• Strong technical knowledge in required application area.• Must have technical knowledge on the Oracle HRMS applications and the technical tools• Must have knowledge of JSPs, Restful Web Services (both JSON and XML), Microservices, Spring Batch, Spring Scheduler, Spring Security etc.• Ability to review, understand and improve program code and system documentation.• Good verbal and written communication including ability to prepare system documentation.• Ability to interpret solution documentation and identify areas of concern and recommend approach.

    Founded in 1996, Halian is an IT services company with a strong track record of delivering value for our customers across the UK, Europe, The Middle East and Africa.

    The experience we have gained means that we can help our clients reduce information technology costs, increase IT systems performance, and free up valuable internal resource to focus on core business activities. Our knowledge base covers a variety of industry sectors including Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals, as well as a specialist Financial markets capability in our Luxembourg office.

    We operate with a culture of openness and trust that helps us to develop strong working relationships with our clients and with our core technology partners Dell, Oracle, Red Hat and Symantec.

    Our three key service offerings of Managed Services, Resourcing Services and Professional Services can be used independently or integrated to provide a truly comprehensive service. More

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    Assurance Center of Excellence (ACE) – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance Center of Excellence (ACE) – Associate – RiyadhLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob 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.Assurance Center of Excellence (ACE) OverviewDue to the rapid growth of our regional Assurance Centre of Excellence (ACE) in ME Region, we currently have opportunities for ambitious and motivated graduates who are able to communicate comfortably in English and Arabic as part of virtual teams. Specialists support the mainstream core Assurance (Audit) departments and work on a huge range of clients across the region. In this regional business unit that operates in Multiple locations in the ME region, we perform specific audit and administrative activities. Our digital services are developed with a process-driven approach with corresponding training and technology. Financial statements are a core deliverable within this process, they have to be drafted, checked and reviewed against a reporting framework checklist and finally translated. Your knowledge in accounting and reporting standards will grow through this experience. New services are constantly developed in this growing area of the Assurance practice.What you’ll create and do: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: – You will be required to possess strong project and time management skills to execute the process work flow from the beginning to its final review stage, thereby working with people of different levels of experience in the business area. – Develop yourself personally, taking a keen interest in the services and learning the skills needed to execute them to a high level of quality in an efficient way. – The role also requires that the candidate is able to collaborate with colleagues across different countries in the region on the standardised services to ensure they are being conducted in accordance with the user guide. – Based on request requirements the candidates will provide the service against agreed deadlines and monitor the time spent which is recorded on a timesheet system daily. – Working with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives and, – Keeping up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world in PwC’s service delivery centres. – As an associate in the ACE team, the role includes wider practice communication responsibilities which relate to the execution of the individual work request. – The role sits within a rapidly growing part of PwC’s Assurance Centre of Excellence. You will be an integral part of the team responsible for the delivery of our services to the Middle Eastern Assurance practice. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.

    What you’ll bring to this role:- The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high quality output. – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management or IMS. – Growing into this position or the wider Assurance practice requires applying for mandatory qualifications such as CPA and ACCA. – Ability to learn in a culture where one takes responsibility for their personal growth and development. – Able to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines a day while maintaining a positive attitude and exemplary customer service. – Strong interest and passion for attention to detail in a multicultural working environment. – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. – Proven IT skills in the following programmes MS Office: word, excel and powerpoint. – An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work. – Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English. – Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment. – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East where the project dictates might be required. Travel 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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    Leadership – Analyst – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Leadership – Analyst – Senior Associate – UAELine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryWork closely with the Leadership Office team to provide support across different areas, mostly: data analysis, reporting support, project management activitiesPrimary duties and responsibilitiesData analysis:- Prepare analysis of data using basic analytical tools as Pivot tables, etc.- Structure automated analysis (e.g. Google sheets feeding into Google slides)- Work on financial models: be able to update existing complex models or structure new basic models- Understand financial data and provide recommendations- Update data reports as needed (e.g. input data from different sources)Reporting:- Understand and review reporting tool: mostly Power BI- Work and liaise with the data team to improve existing reporting tools- Support in the preparation of internal reports, mostly using Google slidesProject management:- Support the project management activities of the Senior Manager- Maintain project management tracking tools- Liaise with some of the stakeholders across different Support and Line of Service FunctionsTeam collaboration:- Proactively participate in team initiatives aiming to further improve team and Firm operations- Be integral part of team (assume project responsibilities, attend team calls, provide reciprocal vacation coverage)- Closely team with other parts of other Support Function teams (e.g. Finance, HC, etc) and Line of Service teams

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities- University Degree- 1-3 years relevant experience- Background in finance preferred- Strong oral and written communication skills- Affinity to work with quantitative data- Good organization and time management skills – able to work within an unstructured environment- Service-orientated attitude, proactive thinker, networker, information seeker and team player- Strong knowledge of relevant computer software – preferably google based tools (Google Sheets and Google Slides)- Knowledge of Power BI and data analysis tool preferred- Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firmTravel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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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    EY Assurance – FAAS Graduate Program | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    EY Kuwait Assurance – FAAS Graduate ProgramAt EY, you will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. EY Kuwait Assurance – Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Graduate Program Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and on the world? Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. The opportunity: your next adventure awaits You will be working with one of the most trusted, respected and influential teams in the industry. Global Assurance’s purpose is to inspire confidence and trust to help build a better working world. We do so by protecting and serving the public interest, promoting transparency, supporting investor confidence and economic growth and nurturing talent to provide future business leaders for the global marketplace. Click here to learn more about our Assurance service line. The opportunity is specifically in the Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) sub-service line under Assurance. Our FAAS practice supports our clients in determining, monitoring and disclosing the financial and non-financial insights to their stakeholders. With approximately 6,000 professionals in 25 regions, our multidisciplinary teams work with clients on projects such as managing accounting and reporting challenges, transaction accounting, corporate governance, corporate treasury services and audit remediation. If you have graduated from university, or will do soon, the EY Graduate Program could be just the job for you. You will be part of a team working with interesting clients, while earning a salary. We will help you develop the things you are naturally good at and learn new skills for your career too. What we look for – You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world. – You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world. – You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

    Qualifications: – Bachelor’s or master’s degree: All Business Degrees – Bachelor’s degree: completed within the past 18 months of applying to the graduate program – Master’s Programs/Master’s Degree: completed within the past 18 months with no relevant work experience for more than 6 months or students who started their master’s directly after completing their bachelor’s degree. – Available to start full-time job in December – Kuwaiti nationals will only be considered What’s in it for you – Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs. – Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds – both professionally and culturally. – Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development. – Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    SFCC – Front End Developer | Chalhoub Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Who we are We are a leading luxury retailer in the Middle East, with more than 600 stores, 300 brands, and over 65 years of experience in the region, we are the premiere destination for luxury goods. To fuel the next stage of our organisation’s growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey.Ready to join our exciting transformation to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of our customers everywhere? Now’s your chance. By being part of our journey here at Chalhoub Group, you can make a real impact on customers and some of the finest brands in the world. In return, you’ll have everything you need to innovate your career.What you’ll be doing – Work on flagship websites for globally recognised brands, whilst meeting the demanding challenges on usability, resilience, performance, scalability and security. – Build cross-browser, cross-device compatible pages adhering to industry best practices – Develop templates and content slots using ISML, JavaScript/jQuery, HTML, XML, CSS, AJAX and integrate with Pipelines/Controllers on Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware) platform – Responsible for architecting and defining the Front-end framework to solve complex designs and interactions that reflect the user experience and creative proposition – Mentoring and guiding all project activities on multiple small to medium sized projects or one large project – Shift between a creative and a technical focus depending on the project need and/or the type of project – Participate in developing supporting proposal materials for projects – Participate in scoping and planning work – Write technical documentation (admin guides), white papers, presentations, contributes to determining internal processes – Be a thought leader in the Front-end technologies and space – Assist in recruiting of new Front-end employees

    What you’ll need to succeed – A first experience working in an SFCC / Demandware Platform as a Frontend developer. – Sound knowledge and experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware) SiteGenesis/SFRA framework, Services framework and other platform capabilities. – Good grasp of data structures and algorithms – Experience with front-end application architecture and development – Experience with coding modular object-oriented JavaScript – Knowledge and understanding about JavaScript design patterns (Factory Pattern, Strategy – Pattern, Module Pattern, Reveal Pattern, Facade Pattern, Asynchronous Module Definition etc.) – Well versed with jQuery framework and patterns used. Should be able to write custom plugins for jQuery – Knowledge about JavaScript MV* frameworks – Hands-on experience with AngularJS framework and its constructs like custom directives, services etc. – Hands-on experience with CSS preprocessors (SASS, LESS, STYLUS) – Understanding and hand-on experience with writing modular CSS using SMACSS and Object Oriented CSS methodologies – Understanding of front-end frameworks like Bootstrap, Semantic-UI and Foundation – Experience with RESTful APIs – Experience and understanding with writing JavaScript unit tests (Jasmine + Karma) – Experienced with front-end tooling able to write custom automation tasks for Grunt – Experienced with architecture and development of front-end tailored for various Content Management Systems in the likes of Sharepoint, Umbraco, Episerver, Sitefinity and Sitecore – Should maintain and extend front-end development Guidelines and boilerplate that is currently being used as a starting point for projects executed by both internal and offshore front-end development teams – Should be able to incorporate and understand HTML5 semantic elements and understand the SEO benefits of Microdata and Google Rich snippets for inpage SEO – University Degree in Information Systems/ Computer Science – A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience What we can offer you We will help shape your journey with us through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility.Our Group offers the opportunity to support careers that may span different teams, different job roles, different categories and even different countries. We offer diverse career paths for those who show drive and passion as well as the desire to learn and grow.Amazing benefitsWe recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, life insurance, child education contribution, remote and flexible working as well as exclusive employee discounts.

    The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

    By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

    With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group’s competitive edge in today’s market.

    By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. More

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    Software Developer / Application Development – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Software Developer / Application Development – Senior Associate – JordanLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismInternational Tax ServicesManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & Summary- A software developer in the transformation team is focusing 100% of it’s time on building or customizing high quality solutions for the ME assurance teams. – A strong will to change the way we work with the aid of technology. – Eager to learn and improve the ways we develop software in the ME region taken PwC standards into consideration at all time.Overall- Develop or customize applications to the need of the Middle east region • Keep up to date on new technologies in general and PwC preferred technologies in particular.- Collaborate with other developers in or outside of the ME region.- Document all work in a structured manner and assist the solution architect with the documentation of the entire solution.- Strong in delivering on time and with high quality. High quality includes adhering to PwC security standards.- Experience of working in agile teams.

    Application development – Experience in C#, python,Google script, .net core or other object oriented languages / fullstack developer.- Experience from using Azure devops.- Experience of REST, MSSQL, Micro Services, Entity Framework and Cloud Services.Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable 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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    Package Specialist | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Package Specialist – SAP HANA FIN JVAIntroduction As an Application Package Specialist, you’ll help clients in the selection, implementation, and production support of application packaged solutions. You’ll gain in-depth consulting skills, business knowledge, and packaged solution expertise to effectively integrate packaged technology into the clients’ business environment. Join us and start your path as a key player to achieve client expected business results and become the expert you want to be.Your Role and Responsibilities Supports implementation, and production support of application packaged solutions in SAP HANA FIN JVA (Join Centure Accounting). Uses business knowledge, and packaged solution expertise to effectively integrate packaged technology into the Clients’ business environment in order to achieve Client expected business results. The employee focuses on individual/team/department/ operational objectives.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – Years of Experience in total 10+ – Years of Experience in a particular field SAPFI 10+ – R2R- SAP FIN.JVA

    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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    IT / Computer Engineer | Ooredoo Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Role Summary: Responsible for IT operations, quality and providing support for the business teamsDuties and Responsibilities: – Fulfilling operational requests from other technical and business teams – Providing support for business teams – Troubleshooting and identifying solutions to resolve system issues – Ensuring that business support systems are up and operational 24/7 – Other tasks might be required.

    Work Experience & Qualifications:: – University degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science – Knowledge in Oracle SQL & PL/SQL – Knowledge in UNIX / Redhat Administration and Shell scripting. – Fresh graduate are welcome to apply Personal Traits & Special Skills: – Strong communication abilities. – Good problem solving skills. – Ability to learn new technologies. – Ability to work under pressure. – Customer and service orientation. – Fluent in English and Arabic.

    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