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    PwC Academy – E-learning Project Management – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    PwC Academy – E-learning Project Management – Senior associateLine of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & Summary•    Manages e-learning and digital projects from planning to hand-over phase while working with clients and deliver the final product as per their requirements•    Designs, builds, and implements web-based, multimedia development solutions which use instructional methods that best suit the content and learning needs of participants.•    Develops curriculum, course material, and assessment techniques that meet the defined learning objectives.•    Supports design and implementation of projects.•    Conducts and supports in-person training modules when necessary.•    Provides subject matter support to appropriate areas.•    Collaborates proactively with team members and other internal clients to design and implement the most effective development solutions.•    Provides technology support and project management in support of department initiatives.•    Helps set strategies for e-Learning initiatives.•    Promotes innovation in the use of e-Learning and Instructor Led Training (ILT) throughout the curriculum.•    Reviews teaching and learning programs to assist their potential for on-line delivery and advises on which areas of the curriculum can be redesigned/enhanced using e-Learning.

    •    Bachelor’s degree, or equivalency.•    5+ years of managing e-learning and digital projects.•    Experience using Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Gomo and other e-learning authoring tools•    Experience developing web based applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript•    Learning Management System (LMS) and Edtech experience.•    Experience in programming using PHP, Python or .Net is a plus•    Experience in graphic design and multimedia is a big plus •    Fluency in Arabic & English is mandatory•    Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.•    Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under aggressive time frames.•    Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal clients, both written and verbally.•    Demonstrated ability to be organized and detailed oriented.•    Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment to meet production deadlines.•    Demonstrated presentation skills.•    Familiarity with articulate 360, captivate, Adobe suite etc

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Quality Officer | Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This position is responsible to provide the highest quality of service/ support post implementation for all cash management products. The candidate will require expert understanding of client’s needs and should provide recommendation/ consultation and re-training based on complexed situations. The position is primarily responsible for Post implementation Technical support of all cash management products.

    • 2 years total banking experience• 2 years’ experience within corporate banking • Understanding of corporate banking operations, systems and products.• Expertise in implementation and troubleshooting of IT solutions

    Founded in 1985, ADCB employs more than 4,000 staff from 62 nationalities, serving over 600,000 retail customers, and approximately 50,000 corporate and SME clients. The bank operates in 48 branches, 4 pay offices, 2 branches in India, 1 branch in Jersey and a representative office in London. By the end of March 2015, the total assets of ADCB amounted to AED 207 billion.

    ADCB is a full-service commercial bank that offers a wide range of products and services including retail banking, wealth management, private banking, corporate banking, commercial banking, cash management, investment banking, corporate finance, foreign exchange, interest rate, currency derivatives, Islamic products, project finance and property management services.

    ADCB is 58.08% owned by Abu Dhabi Investment Council, the investment arm of the Government of Abu Dhabi. The banks shares are traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. By the end of March 2015, excluding treasury shares, ADCBs market capitalization was AED 34 bn
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    Audit Manager | MBG Corporate Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Candidates should be currently working in the Audit firm and have relevant auditing experience.The successful candidate will be expected to:• Manage and supervise the execution of external audit engagements of various clients• Research technical accounting issues and aid in the identification of business development• Manage client accounts including billing, fee analysis and new service development• Work with other managers to help ensure the proper deployment of the audit staff and assist with the career development of team membersCompetencies:• Knowledge and ability to use proficiently standard office softwares, including word-processing, databases and spreadsheets• Well-developed organization and time management skills, and the ability to work on own initiative, accurately to tight deadlines, and to prioritize between conflicting demands• Ability to coach and develop junior members of the team• Strong communication, leadership and project management skillsRequired Experience and Qualifications:• At least two years’ experience in a Senior Auditor/Managerial role within an Audit firm in GCC• Four years of current and/or recent financial statement audit experience within an Audit firm• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university• CA/CPA• Demonstrated supervisory experience and ability to meet challenging client requirements and provide exceptional client service• Exposure to providing audit services to clients across a variety of industries• Strong working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Auditing Standards (IAS)• Willingness and ability to travel

    • At least two years’ experience in a Senior Auditor/Managerial role within an Audit firm in GCC• Four years of current and/or recent financial statement audit experience within an Audit firm• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university• CA/CPA• Demonstrated supervisory experience and ability to meet challenging client requirements and provide exceptional client service• Exposure to providing audit services to clients across a variety of industries• Strong working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Auditing Standards (IAS)• Willingness and ability to travel

    Mayur Batra Group was founded in the year 2002 in India and over the period the group has developed as a reputed, audit, accounting and advisory firm. Mayur Batra Group’s current clientele include around 60 fortune 500 companies.

    MB Group has a team of highly qualified and skilled professionals having rich experience in audit, accounting and book keeping, management services, HR recruitment, advisory and consultancy services and payroll processing.

    Our client relationships are more than just business partnerships: we aim to understand people as well as business, and building long-standing relationships based on mutual respect and trust. We care about the success of our clients and are committed to delivering value. We adopt a professional approach and it is important that our clients enjoy working with us. More

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    Financial Controller | McGregor Boyall

    Employment:

    Full Time

    * Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Consolidations and Revenue Recognition* Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances* Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements* Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting* Monitor technical accounting issues for compliance* Support month-end and year-end close process* Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting* Manage and comply with local and regional government reporting requirements and tax filings* Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls* Additional ad-hoc duties as necessaryMcGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

    * The ideal candidate will have come from a major MNC company, potentially either Oil & Gas or FMCG, within Iraq. * As a result you will both understand the local market, and also have a solid foundation of knowledge and know how to build a strong, secure and capable finance department, which both protects and adds value to the organisation. As with all startups, you do need to be prepared for the potential for it to be high pressure at times, requiring flexibility and commitment to ensure deadlines are met, but this does also offer huge opportunities to advance your career and work with some really interesting and intelligent people, both internally and as external stakeholders and partners.

    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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    Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting | Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    To develop, manage and implement all financial reporting and accounting related matters within the bank in order to ensure alignment and compliance with external standards and internal policies and procedures

    IFRS 9Strong understanding of International Financial Reporting StandardsExperience with banking accounting principles and proceduresAbility to develop and establish financial policies and proceduresKnowledge of operating and capital budget concepts.Ability to analyse financial data and to prepare accurate

    Founded in 1985, ADCB employs more than 4,000 staff from 62 nationalities, serving over 600,000 retail customers, and approximately 50,000 corporate and SME clients. The bank operates in 48 branches, 4 pay offices, 2 branches in India, 1 branch in Jersey and a representative office in London. By the end of March 2015, the total assets of ADCB amounted to AED 207 billion.

    ADCB is a full-service commercial bank that offers a wide range of products and services including retail banking, wealth management, private banking, corporate banking, commercial banking, cash management, investment banking, corporate finance, foreign exchange, interest rate, currency derivatives, Islamic products, project finance and property management services.

    ADCB is 58.08% owned by Abu Dhabi Investment Council, the investment arm of the Government of Abu Dhabi. The banks shares are traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. By the end of March 2015, excluding treasury shares, ADCBs market capitalization was AED 34 bn
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    Senior Associate – Risk Assurance HUB | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation.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 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:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Receptionist | Kershaw Leonard

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a large multi national corporation operating in the financial sector and is looking for a highly presentable, well spoken receptionist who is totally fluent in English with a flawless telephone manner and accent.DutiesReceiving visitors at the front desk by greeting, welcoming, directing, and announcing them appropriately.Answering screening and forwarding incoming calls.Receive, sort, and distribute mails or deliveriesClerical tasks requested by the Team such as filing, photocopying, etc.Arranging both internal and external events: booking, reservations – Management & team lunch/dinner or group activities.Setting up meetings and managing SEO’s calendarsOrder office supplies – Stationaries, First Aid Kit. – ordering and trackingBook extra office requirements: Carpet cleaning, office maintenance, parking registrations.Order office materials – desk, chairs.

    QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIREDHolding a Bachelor’s Degree (Business related courses)Possession of two or more years working experience in a high-volume office.Excellent written and vocal communication is an important key competenceAbility to perform receptionist and administrative functions, such as greeting visitors to the office, answering telephone calls, and taking down messages.Strong orientation for quality customer service delivery, and pleasant attitude on phone.Possession of strong ability to give attention to detail, perform multiple tasks together, and work effectively with other members in a team setting.Outstanding organizational skills to effectively process and carry out items on calendar.Knowledge of mail room procedures and mail processing techniques.Proficient using diverse computer databases for data entry; adept at working with MS Office.Ability to type 40 plus words per minute.Ability to maintain and sort mails, maintain sufficient record of office supplies, and provide clerical support for the administration.Expert on planning appointments and preparation of meetings, organize conference within management.Ability to process and maintain all basic office equipment like fax, postage machine, copier, printers etc.Ability to ensure a clean, professional, and tidy office environment.

    KERSHAW LEONARD “WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES”

    Who we are:

    Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

    Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

    Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

    What we do:

    Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

    Why Us:

    The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region. More

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    IT Manager | Yellow Door Energy

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Yellow Door Energy, leading energy partner with >200$M of developed C&I assets across Middle East & Africa are now looking for a skilled IT Manager to lead their IT activities from our HQ in Dubai.YDE actively uses technology to increase its IT security and improve user efficiency across geographies and departments. YDE’s Digital & IT Department is a part of the Growth & Corporate Development Team and is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the digital infrastructure.The key responsibilities of YDE Digital Department are to build, develop and maintain the ERP platform, mobile application and the IT infrastructure.The IT Manager will actively work with users across departments & geographies (i.e., United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Jordan, Bahrain & Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). As the IT Manager, s/he will be responsible for designing the IT strategy, implementing the solution/s and maintaining the existing YDE IT environment to ensure user efficiency and optimum security across all departments and geographies.KRA 1: IT infrastructure Management- Define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes for YDE.- Maintain all IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, email systems, laptops, desktops, VC equipment.- Analyze department needs and recommend solutions and/or best practices to increase user productivity.- Maintain the software & hardware inventory across departments & offices including user licenses, laptops, etc.- Manage the existing vendors and identify new suppliers to support all our users across all offices.KRA 2: Security- Prevent potential external cyber-attacks by conducting frequent audits to identify vulnerabilities and ensuring complete security of all our operating platforms.- Mitigate risks by solutioning & implementing policies.- Develop disaster procedures in case of security breach and incorporate it within the IT manual.- In an event of a security breach, follow internal IT manual resulting in minimum impact & document safety-related shortcomings and affected processes.KRA 3: User Management- Take end responsibility for user support such as troubleshooting, managing user access on applications such as SharePoint, M365 portal and licenses such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Project Plan, Adobe etc.- Manage onboarding and off boarding of employees.- Train employees on both software and hardware best practices.

    Salary:
    AED
    18,000 to 22,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, challenging projects, fun working environment with great colleagues

    Essential:- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, software engineering, or a related field.- A minimum of 5+ years of experience as IT Manager for 100+ employees’ company.- Experience in building customizing and deploying security policies on Microsoft 365 and other applications.- Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, system administration, data storage systems, wireless technology applications, IT security and phone systems.- Strong working knowledge of the M365 Portal (SharePoint, Intune, Active Directory, Emails, Teams).Preferred:Microsoft Certified.

    Yellow Door Energy is the leading sustainable energy partner for businesses, serving commercial and industrial customers in the Middle East and South Asia. The company’s solar and energy efficiency solutions enable businesses to reduce energy costs, improve power reliability and lower carbon emissions. Yellow Door Energy’s shareholders include the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Mitsui, Equinor, and APICORP. More