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    SAP Solution Architect | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction As a Package Consultant at IBM, get ready to tackle numerous mission-critical company directives. Our team takes on the challenge of designing, developing and re-engineering highly complex application components and integrating software packages using various tools. You will use a mix of consultative skills, business knowledge, and technical expertise to effectively integrate packaged technology into our clients’ business environment and achieve business results.Your Role and Responsibilities:• Act as the overall solution design authority• Review Project materials and provide feedback to align it with customer expectations• Ensure the IBM expertise & gold standards in the design space is adhered to• Provide support to the program management on a need basis• Works closely with business analyst and process champions, in defining technical specification requirements, checking feasibility and designing and developing an optimal solution – secure, robust, efficient• Lead transformations of enterprise complex project, from system requirements through delivery and production/deployment, providing technical, architectural, and project management leadership to ensure overall solution integrity• Provide guidance and best practices to the team• Present solutions and options to leadership, project teams, and other stakeholders adapting style to both technical and non-technical audiences

    Required Experience:• At least 20 years of experience, preferably with a manufacturing background in automotive, aerospace, MRO, services• At least 5 E2E implementations, with 2 implementations in S/4HANA and solid exposure to integration between SAP and boundary systems• At least one E2E implementation tied with a business transformation (restructuring, mergers, process harmonization, data harmonization) -or• At least one E2E implementation following a global template approach with subsequent deployments and incremental improvements for templates – or• At least one E2E implementation for a large group with more than 10 entities• Good to have: Solution Architecture experience where a business consulting firm (such as EY, KPMG, Booz Allen, PWC, etc..) was working along with IBM to deliver the project.• Experience with working with a multi-cultural offshore team in large projects (60+ team members) and with a culture where team members are working remotely• Strong experience in managing stakeholders expectations and difficult situations to ensure the project objectives are metAdditional Skills:• Must have 15+ years’ of SAP experience, with at least the last 7+ years as a Solution Architect for large SAP implementations• Good to have some consulting experience in the of S/4 HANA module preferably Finance• Must possess an excellence understanding of S/4 HANA technology alongside SAP cloud offerings and integration options• Must be approachable and work cohesively with other team members for the required deliverables• Solid understanding of automation capabilities offered though SAP S/4 HANA• Knowledge/experience to SAP Activate methodology and agile best practices a must• SAP S/4 HANA Certification (preferred)• Preferred to be English, Arabic speaker

    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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    Principal Technical Architect | Oracle

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    Full Time

    Preferred Qualifications Oracle Solutions Engineers in the Technology Software Engineer (TSE) team bridge the gap between business and technology – speaking the value language of business and technology C-level individuals. They combine a deep understanding of technology, applications, industry best practices, business processes and architectural patterns to drive IT transformation initiatives that meet the business objectives of our customers. – Ideal candidates not only possess deep experience with technology transformation but also significant experience in project delivery and cloud business. – In this position the candidate will be able to work with cutting edge technologies and projects related to Modern Data and Application solutions. – The role is predominately a Pre-Sales role, an intrinsic part of the Sales team and have a single focus on positioning Oracle’s Technology Solutions at the heart of the customer projects and priorities. – Good commercial sense is a key requirement, as we aim to grow our presence, presenting our solutions should always reflect the immediate and long-term benefit for our customers. A pro-active attitude is a key characteristic that we are looking for. – As a solution engineer you have the chance to develop in a very broad spectrum, ranging from product expertise, customer interaction, communication and general IT market knowledge. Responsibilities – Provide support, as Solution Engineer, to multiple sales teams and lines of business (both proactive and reactive) to identify the best Oracle solution for their customer’s business needs and to position Oracle’s Technology & Cloud Strategy and Solutions as key differentiator in sales cycles; – Engage with customers by translating their business needs into appropriate Oracle solutions; – Present and articulate features and benefits of Oracle technology solution to business and technical customers; – Create and deliver presentations, customized demonstrations, seminars and workshops to customers and partners, as well as public events; – Setting up and leading diverse teams (local / remote, technical / non-technical profiles), in order to address high-profile sales engagements from a pre-sales point of view – Design, plan and deliver Solution Demonstrations, Proofs of Concept and Benchmarks. – Become the technical solution expert for a designated solution area; – Contribute technical responses for Invitations To Tender (ITT), Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposal (RFP); – Define infrastructure architectures and solution proposals, using Value Selling techniques; – Recognize and communicate opportunities to up sell based on solutions insight; – Keep abreast of all new products, market trends, future directions and the competition for areas of focus; – Maintain up to date, relevant knowledge of competitive solutions and winning strategies; – Actively developing product expertise; – Ongoing education and training of the sales force on Oracle technologies and solutions; – Document and share lessons learned and best practices; – Collaborate with other pre-sales teams to drive business results, enhance win rates and better customer propositions; – Operate in line with all Oracle processes and procedures.

    Required qualifications – Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent; – Background from pre-sales, inside sales, or as a consultant; – Proven experience working in the IT industry as Technical Architect, Solution Architect or Engineer; – Experience with Data Platform Technologies: Relational Databases, Data warehousing, ETL, Data Lakes, NoSQL, Analytics among others is desirable. – Experience with Service Oriented Architectures, Integration, Application Server technologies and DevOps is a plus. – Experience with Oracle technology is a distinct advantage; – Excellent verbal and written communication skills and persuasive skills essential; – Fluency in English ; Arabic is a plus. – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

    Oracle offers an integrated array of applications, databases, servers, storage, and cloud technologies to empower modern business. For most companies, flexibility is critical. Oracle provides a wide choice of software, systems, and cloud deployment models – including public, on-premises, and hybrid clouds – to ensure that technology flexes to the unique needs of a business.

    Oracle Cloud is a complete, integrated stack of platform, infrastructure, and application services. With advanced scalability and security, Oracle Cloud enables technical agility across the enterprise, connects people to information for clearer insights, and fosters efficiency through simplified workflows.

    More than 420,000 customers across 145 countries have harnessed Oracle technology to accelerate their digital transformation. More

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    Fund Accountant | Inspire Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a Fund in Abu Dhabi. Working in a small, friendly team, this is a broad role which will involve assisting in all areas of financial management of the fund. We are searching for a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA) with 2-5 yrs PQE working as a Fund Accountant.You will assist in processing and controlling fund operations, the annual budgeting and planning exercise, quarterly cash -forecasting, treasury activities, compliance and regulatory filings. You will support management/shareholder reporting and Investment performance reporting. You will have a key role in developing and documenting key controls and processes and assist in the implementation of an investment management system.ResponsibilitiesFund operations• Assisting, preparing and reviewing fund transactions• Bank reconciliations• Management of fund expenses• Liaise with Investment/legal and corporate teamTreasury• Liaise with banks, brokers• Assisting in effecting treasury transactions e.g. fixed deposits, fx, forwards, treasury investments)Annual budgeting• Assist in the annual budget process• Assist in quarterly forecasting processCompliance/Regulation• Assist with annual audit process• Assist with fund filings• Assist with VAT reporting• Assist with financial statement preparation• Liaise with auditors/regulatorsReporting• Assist in preparing shareholder, management & board reports for fund and subsidiary companies• Assist in preparing materials for Investment & KPI reviews Systems, Operations & Controls• Develop & maintain sound financial controls and processes• Assist in the implementation of Investment management system• Maintain documentation and accounting system to support key financial reporting & compliance needs

    • Big 4 experience• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CMA/CPA) with 2–5 years post qualified experience• Dynamic, personable individual who is a team player• Excellent time management skills and used to working to tight deadlines• Broad hands on experience of working in a finance function• Advanced Excel • In -depth knowledge of IFRS and Investment accounting and reporting• Excellent written and spoken English• Management reporting experience• Knowledge of python, SQL or other BI programming languages• Knowledge/application of investment performance metrics• Treasury experience• ERP systems implementationThank you for your interest. All applications are viewed and evaluated according to the role requirements. We aim to contact shortlisted candidates within 2 weeks. As we often receive a high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to everyone. If you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. (LV)

    Inspire Selection is an award winning recruitment agency, headquartered in Dubai which recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations – from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing including Digital Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Higher Education. More

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    Admin Assistant | Charterhouse

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    Full Time

    Charterhouse are working with a global professional services company who are looking to immediately hire an Admin Assistant for their Dubai office.The role will see you directly report to the Office Manager and assist them with any administrative duties. You will also support the department with any admin functions including office management, asset maintenance, HR support and being responsible for the order and replenishment of key office supplies as well as managing inventory. You will be a key part of the team ensuring that paperwork is up-to-date and being a support to the daily function and running of the office.This is a full time role and would be an immediate start in their Dubai office.

    The successful candidate must have at least 2 years of administrative support experience and preference will be given to candidates who have worked within financial services. You must have excellent communication skills in English and it would be highly advantageous if you are Degree educated. Our client is looking for an extremely organised individual, who shows initiative and drive and is a great team player. Please only apply if you are immediately available to start and living in Dubai.

    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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    Tech Project Manager – 1 Year Contract | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the Tech Project Manager, you will be responsible to plan, establish, manage projects and will serve as a liaison between the business and technical aspects of assigned project.Client DetailsA leading technology product-based organisation with global presence.Description* Coordinate internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of projects.* Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.* Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensure technical feasibility.* Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.* Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.* Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.* Report and escalate to management as needed.* Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.* Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.Job Offer* Dynamic work environment in an international organisation.* Opportunity to work on an exciting projects.

    * 6-8 years of overall IT experience with demonstrated project management experience working with a technology-based company.* Must be bilingual – Arabic and English.* Proven customer facing experience with ability to manage complex tech projects.* Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.* Abu Dhabi based immediately available candidates will be highly preferred.

    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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    Solution Architect – Banking | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Solution Architect , Banking, Riyadh – technical design team Solution Architect within Application Design with technical experience will be required and this would suit a Solution Architect with Experience of Enterprise Architecture / Service Orientated Architecture from a Banking environment.Client DetailsThe Michael Page Exec Team are currently recruiting on a retained basis for one of the largest banks in Saudi Arabia.This is a vital position as a Senior manager, Solution architect position to provide the solution design in the business domain and take high-level business requirements and translate them into cost effective technical, functional, and operational high level solution architecture. This person will Lead from the front and have a team grow around them as well. This hire is part of the digital transformation strategy for the business.Description:The primary role of the solution architect is to provide, Co-Own, maintain, improve IT Application Design Methodology, Guidelines and solution governance. As a solution architect you can take high-level business requirements and translate them into cost effective technical, functional, and operational high level solution architecture. This is a Technical position where you will be responsible for the creation of a comprehensive end-to-end high level solution architecture with overall accountability for the technical design and review for the system design specification. This is a permanent role, Based in RiyadhThis role is for a Saudi nationalJob Offer* Competitive salary * Health care* Tax free salary * Benefits * Bonus

    * Solution Architect within Application Design with Technical experience will be required and this would suit a Senior manager from a Banking environment.* This hire will work with connecting the business teams to enhance the quality of the requirements. Plan and design the structure of a technology solution. This is an ideal role from someone from a technical Solution Architecture background who can research the current and emerging technologies and proposing changes when necessary.* Responsible for applying EA and SOA governance policies and procedures per business requirements.* Co-Own, maintain, improve IT Application Design Methodology, Guidelines and solution governance.* This is a hands on role as an individual contributor to quickly lead from the front technically as a Solutions Architect specialising within the CRM area.* Experience as a Solutions architect within BankingSkills required:* Architecting and designing end-to-end technical solutions* Ability to do design quality assurance* Good understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) including architecture, modeling, data architecture, and Middleware* Understanding of Agile frameworks, JIRA platform and Devops methodologies.* Previous experience in designing and architecting large-scale solutions.* Understanding of Cloud Architecture, Micro-services concepts, API Management.* Experience in designing and architecting large-scale solutions.

    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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    IT Project Lead – TechSource | Dubai Investments

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    Full Time

    Job Title: IT Project Lead Location: DIP, Jebel Ali, Dubai Investments Head QuarterDuration: Full-timePosition Summary:Project Lead responsibilities include working closely with Functional Heads to Responsibilities:• Maintain and administer perimeter security systems like Firewalls, Intrusion protection systems (IPS), Web Application firewalls (WAF), Email security gateways, Email and network Sandbox etc. • Install, maintain and monitor end point security systems like Network Access controls (NAC), Antivirus (AV), Host Intrusion Prevention (HIPS)/ Vulnerability patching systems, Mobile device management (MDM), Device control, Full disk encryption, Application controls etc. • Install, configure, administer and support Web Security Gateways, Network load balancers, Virtual private networks (VPN), Corporate wireless network, IP telephony network, Routers and switches of the organization • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and manage them in a fast paced business environment • Write and maintain technical documentation including design docs, test plans, project plans, procedures, incident reports and troubleshooting guides • Assist in the development of guidelines and procedures for administration and security best practices • Provide network documentation, network security design and integration • Perform regular network monitoring and security event log monitoring to identify possible intrusions and take necessary remedial actions • Implement the necessary controls and procedures to protect information systems assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction • Monitor network usage, anticipate problems and suggest solutions • Develop standard operation procedures and deliver user training materials • Manage projects and maintenance of change management in ticketing system • Ensure that implemented projects meet the best practice security guidelines • Remain current on emerging technologies via professional groups, trade magazines, training, independent research and study, and other avenues available • Work closely with colleagues to meet team goals and improve processes and practices • Diagnose problems and solve issues, often under time constraints • Act as escalation point to vendor to resolve problems • Evaluate and recommend new and emerging network & security products and technologies • Be available, on call, to rapidly troubleshoot any problems resulting from changes • Remain current on emerging technologies via professional groups, trade magazines, training, independent research and study, and other avenues available

    Requirements: Academic Qualification: • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Information Technology or related field. Professional Experience: • 3 years’ of core expertise in network security domain Other Skills / Requirements: • Hold domain related ‘professional level’ industry recognized certification/s • Absolutely trustworthy with high standards of personal integrity • An enthusiasm to stay up to date with current and emerging technologies and about advanced security threats • Strong time management skills • Must demonstrate strong analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.

    Dubai Investments PJSC is a leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market with over 19,800 shareholders and a paid-up capital of AED 4 billion. Incorporated in 1995, Dubai Investments PJSC is a world-class company that targets investments in viable and profitable entities. The Company has grown exponentially with investments in a number of businesses across sectors – real estate, manufacturing & industrial, healthcare, education and financial investments across the UAE and the Middle East.

    Dubai Investments portfolio includes 40 subsidiaries & joint ventures across a wide array of industries. Since its inception, Dubai Investments has challenged the norms and introduced cutting-edge technologies, pioneering business models, unique investment strategies and innovative concepts across its diversified portfolio spanning different sectors and markets.

    Setting an example of strong, sustainable growth, Dubai Investments aims to continue its journey towards enhancing the commercial and trade interests of the UAE as it continues to seek investment opportunities in new sectors, locally and internationally, as part of its strategic expansion plans.

    Dubai Investments’ core operating principles are to achieve attractive returns from investing in healthy businesses with high growth potential; to achieve shareholder satisfaction through a commitment to total quality, to leverage the opportunities offered by new technology; and to be a good corporate citizen, with clearly defined value proposition, including:

    Ethics
    Integrity
    Accountability & Ownership
    Work Excellence
    Human Capital Asset
    Innovation More

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    React Native Mobile App Developer | Stanley James

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    Full Time

    We are currently recruiting a React Native Mobile App Developer on behalf of a leading European Digital IT services provider that specializes in WCM solutions, Digital Transformation and Customer Experience enterprise scale projects across EMEA. This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    Applications are sought from those with a minimum of 4 years of technology delivery experience which will include the last 2 years in mobile application development. It is essential that you have hands on experience in building React Native mobile applications across both iOS and Android. A good knowledge of Java (JDK 8 ideally), Objective C, JavaScript and Typescript is highly advantageous. It is essential you have an excellent understanding of the English language combined with a Bachelors Degree in Computer/Information Sciences.

    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