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    E-Compounds Senior Manager | Hassan Allam Properties (HAP)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Manage and administrate a number of E-Compound projects activities “Triple Play- surveillance- Access Control systems.- Supervise & Monitor consultants and Contractors.

    – Years of experience (12-16 Years)- Leadership Skills- Good communication skills

    Since its inception in 1999, Hassan Allam Properties (HAP) has carved an enviable niche for itself as an exclusive boutique developer, building intimate communities where family always comes first. Originating as a trusted family-run business in 1936, HAP began its journey as a general contractor and achieved a series of evolution throughout the years. From being nationalized in 1961, to establishing Hassan Allam Sons in 1972 under the label, Hassan Allam Sons for Construction; HAP passes down its distinct legacy to three generations.

    With over eighty years of development expertise, HAP’s acclaimed management team joined forces to build what is celebrated today as Egypt’s real estate empire. Headed by founder and CEO, Mohamed Medhat Hassan Allam, the management team is led by Financial, Operations, Engineering, Sales and Marketing roles that pledge to the company’s prominent and prestigious positioning. With decades of diligent work and passionate dedication, HAP has achieved more than 8 million sqm worth of land bank and 15,000 residential units – both developed and underdeveloped. As well, 1,000 direct and indirect employees have been working hard to build a notable number of 10 developments spread nation-wide and one boutique hotel, with 60 rooms in Ain ElSokhna. More

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    Senior Manager – Consulting | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Manager that will be working on Target Operating Model Design & Process Improvement.Client DetailsOne of the Big 4 ConsultanciesDescription* Senior Manager that will be working on Target Operating Model Design & Process Improvement.Job Offer* Competitive package and benefits.

    * Based in KSA* Bi-lingual* Significant Target operating model / process improvement experience* Preferably with Big 4 experience

    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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    Head of Operational Risk / Head of Risk | McGregor Boyall

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Client – A leading regional Fintech and payments companyLocation – Manama, BahrainReports to – The CEOLeading Bahraini based Fintech and payments company is looking to appoint a Head of Risk who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of their operations and promoting the growth of the FinTech Business. This includes undertake all risk assessment and risk mitigation for their Digital business operations and support units to ensure that all major risks are identified and mitigated. The role will require a strong focus on Operational Risk management and in particular to ensure that Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) reviews are conducted effectively and comprehensively, on schedule with appropriate risk mitigation advice. Also that the Company has proper, systematic management and compliance with established policies, practices and procedures related to risk management. Our client is looking for a Hands on Risk professional who can help refine the function and identify improvements in current systems, policies and strategies and take actions to mitigate emerging enterprise and related risks. Ideally candidates should have approx. 12-15 years of Banking/Financial Services experience of which at least 6-8 years in Operational Risk Management ideally in a Fintech/Payments company – covering digital (electronic payments) outsourcing and fintech services in the MENA region. Experience in Card Processing, Fintech Services and Merchant Acquiring Services preferred. Well-rounded experience covering all areas around Payment Risk, Fraud and Chargeback Management, Leadership Excellence, Client/Customer Management. Track record of successfully building businesses to profitable scale at leading financial institutions across several global markets.McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

    Ideally candidates should have approx. 12-15 years of Banking/Financial Services experience of which at least 6-8 years in Operational Risk Management ideally in a Fintech/Payments company – covering digital (electronic payments) outsourcing and fintech services in the MENA region. Experience in Card Processing, Fintech Services and Merchant Acquiring Services preferred.

    Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

    Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. More

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    Learning and Organizational Development Manager | Hays

    Employment:

    Full Time

    My client is a large professional services company based in Abu Dhabi. They are looking for a Learning and Organisational Development Manager to join their organisation. The team has experts in Learning and Organisation Development from around the Globe.

    Salary:
    AED
    26,000 to 28,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: plus benefits

    – The ideal candidate will have 8+ years experience in Learning and Organisational Development- Degree/Masters in HR or Organisational Development – Majority of your experience should be within professional services companies – A mix of consulting and inhouse would be ideal – Someone who has designed Organisational Development processes – Someone who can execute an Organisational Development strategy and process into a working plan- Strong experience in Talent Management and Development is also required – Strong leadership and people management skills

    Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide.

    Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions.

    We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing.

    As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened a dedicated Abu Dhabi desk to further assist with our client needs across the region. More

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    Assurance – IT Audit Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryControls Assurance is a specialist team within our Audit practice that combines a mix of technology, data, business and accounting expertise to how we audit clients across all industries.As part of the team you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, industries and technologies. We’re constantly investing in audit technology and the skills of our people to keep up with the rapid pace of change.PwC Controls Assurance Services team is looking for a new team member to be a part of our expanding Controls Assurance practice.

    Required experience and responsibilities:- Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience covering IT General Controls (ITGC), ERPConfigurations (SAP, Oracle) and IT automated controls, SOX Compliance, Business cycle/process controls review and Segregation of Duties testing.- Experience in auditing Telecom, Financial Service and/or Oil & Gas clients- Experience in third party assurance and Service Organisation reporting- Good understanding of accounting knowledge and/or audit knowledge in relation to controls over financial reporting- Solid technical skills and understanding of information systems security and controls across a wide range of systems including operating systems (For ex. Unix, Windows, OS/400, etc.), databases (For Ex. Oracle, SQL, etc.), applications and technology tools- Experience with data, automation and analytics tools such as ACL, Alteryx, Power BI, UiPath.- Experience in preparation of audit reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, along with providing practical recommendations. Discuss audit issues and recommendations with the client management.- Demonstrated track record in driving engagements at the field level, combined with ability to work in teams effectively- Excellent coaching, project management skills and ability to follow through and complete tasks within tight deadlines

    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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    IT – Testing & Automation Analyst (Associate) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our core business functions by deploying applications that enable our people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. You’ll focus on managing the design and implementation of technology infrastructure within PwC, developing and enhancing both client and internal facing applications within PwC, and providing technology tools that help create a competitive advantage for the Firm to drive strategic business growth.Our Automation Engineer and Innovation team helps clearly articulate technology requirements and the business demand for automation and innovation solutions, influence senior stakeholders, and build a strong foundation to grow and scale. You’ll deliver powerful and differentiated automation and innovation solutions enabling the business strategy of the Firm and evolving to accommodate changes as needed.The role is to devise and design business process requirements for all IT-related business, financial, and operations systems critical to core organizational functions.  This includes researching and analyzing data in support of business functions, process knowledge, and systems requirements. The Analyst is also responsible for proactively generating and compiling reports based on his or her findings, complete with recommended improvements to – or new requirements for – business processes and operational procedures. This individualwill apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of IT system investments and to assist in implementing new computer systems.Responsibilities: – Chart existing business processes in order to define current business activities for the development of procedures and models.- Meet with decision-makers, systems owners, and end-users to define business, financial, and operations requirements and systems goals.- Research, review, and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing processes and develop strategies for enhancing or further leveraging these processes.- Prototype new procedures for the purpose of enhancing business processes, operations, and information process flow.- Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives for improving processes in operating systems across the organization.- Perform cost-benefit and return on investment (ROI) analyses for proposed changes to aid management in making implementation decisions.- Identify and establish the scope and parameters of process analysis in order to define impact, outcome criteria, and measure-taking actionsAcquisition & Deployment- Collaborate in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications, and enhancements to existing applications.- Assist in conducting research on software and hardware products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts.Operational Management- Develop, standardize, and maintain new or improved processes based on findings and analysis.- Communicate process changes, enhancements, and modifications – verbally or through written documentation – to management, peers, staff, and other employees so that issues and solutions are understood.- Create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmers.- Liaise with various business groups in the organization to facilitate the implementation of new or improved business processes.- Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new processes, and other post-implementation support.

    Position RequirementsFormal Education & Certification- College diploma or university degree in the field of business administration, computer science, finance, or management information systems.Knowledge & Experience:- Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modelling/mapping, methodology development, and data modelling.- Experience overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products.- Proven experience in the operation and analysis of database hardware, software, and standards, as well as data retrieval methodologies and mainframe applications.- Extensive practical knowledge in importing data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs, and flowcharts.- Ability to create systematic and manual operations procedures in both technical and user-friendly language.- Ability to apply statistical and other research methods into systems issues and products as required.- Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.Personal Attributes:- Able to exercise independent judgement and take action on it.- Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.- Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.- Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.- Highly self-motivated and directed.- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.- Strong customer service orientation.- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.Work Conditions:- Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.- Sitting for extended periods of time.- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard or mouse, and to handle other computer components.- Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.

    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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    Business Development Executive | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are seeking a Business Development Executive for well-established business across the UAE. The role will promote the tax and advisory services that the business offers to new clients and ensure the maintenance and development of business streams with existing clients. As an ambassador for the company, the successful applicant will represent the firm in a professional and strategic manner to clients directly and in networking situations. You will maintain a strong brand awareness and deliver a consistently high sales performance, contributing to the ongoing growth of the organisation.The role is responsible for customer acquisition, lead generation, and prospect management and will manage client portfolio and advise them on the most appropriate VAT & Financial services & solutions. Actively developing new business, it will also manage key accounts and be the point of contact for those clients. The highest standards of customer service are expected, thereby increasing the satisfaction and quality of experience, and managing the process to deliver high levels of cost-clarity and customer satisfaction at all times. Key skills include strong sales negotiation skills, emphatic listening, and strong organisational ability in the pursuit of converting leads into sales. You will constantly recognize and explore opportunities and areas for future development and present these to management and contribute to the development of marketing materials, promotions, and digital content.

    The successful applicant will be a University graduate in Finance and Accounting and preference would go those who possess a Masters. We are seeking candidates with at least three years’ experience of which at least one must have been in UAE in the VAT & Financial services sector. Candidates must be able to display (and maintain) a high level of UAE VAT and Accounting regulation knowledge with customers in order to be seen as ‘expert’ and a credible source of information, thus demonstrating effectively the services the firm offer which is not only the packages but also the quality of the process overall. Accurate administration and solid knowledge of CRM software and MS Office is essential with strong personal desire to succeed. This is a superb opportunity to join a successful organization, continuing their expansion across the GCC region.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Senior People & Culture Partner | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an enterprise business group as they continue to develop across the region. This will be an exciting role, reporting to the Group Head of People & Culture and will partner with two business entities in the company portfolio with a total headcount of approx. one hundred and twenty people. We are seeking an individual with a full HRBP / HR Manager background, who can partner with senior stakeholders in both entities, contributing to company performance by providing tactical and strategic consulting on people and organisational development strategies in support of the business objectives. There will be significant autonomy in this role and experience in delivering HR initiatives with minimum supervision will be required. Key responsibilities will include, business partnering, talent management, talent acquisition, employee relations consultation, policy interpretation and application and compensation and rewards management. The role will also be significantly involved with projects at Group level which will include leading specific HR initiatives.

    A university degree in Human Resources / CIPD qualification in required with at least seven years of experience in a strategic HR role. Knowledge and experience in performance management, talent management, UAE employment law and organisational development is expected, as is a strength of character to be able to partner with key stakeholders in a confident, yet diplomatic way. Excellent communication skills are required, with English fluency of paramount importance. There is considerable room for growth in this organisation and the successful individual will have a strong HR mentor and be challenged to succeed.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More