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    Consulting – Government – Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorIntl Government, OrganisationsSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryThis is an exciting opportunity to work within the Government and Public Sector Business Unit and its Strategy & Transformation Management Consulting team, where you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategy based projects to clients in the Government and Public Sector in the Middle East.We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face.You will be part of a high performing team  team, interacting with industry professionals and experts who will help you build and deploy the strong project management skills required to manage technical and  large-scale nationwide transformation initiatives. You will be exposed to the PwC proprietary methodologies and tools built from experiences from numerous prior engagements and leading practices, to enable you to efficiently and effectively deliver to our clients in a timely and reliable manner.ResponsibilitiesAs a competency, you will be expected to lead and build on multiple areas within the public sector. However, we expect you to bring expertise in one or more of the following areas: the Education, Sports, Public Policy, or Economics sectors. Additional responsibilities include:- Lead the growth of the Strategy and Transformation Management team and develop strategic partnerships within the Government and Public sector.- Continuously expand on knowledge of the Middle East business environment and work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.- Manage strategy development and execution, as well as managing national transformation agenda. – Lead and deliver large, complex client engagements that identify, design, and implement creative solutions for Public Sector entities, helping them restructure their organizational structures, and service delivery models.- Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables, effectively manage the functional and technical team, support functional tracks of the transformation and relationships to ensure exceptional performance.  – Manage and participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities.- Delivery consulting services, including strategy development, contract evaluation, and process management.

    Requirements- Proven experience in one or more of the following sectors: Education, Sports, Public Policy, or Economics. – Experience in the Middle East region is an asset. Knowledge of the Qatar market is preferable. – Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) in English. Arabic speaking capabilities are preferred.- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant major with a preference for a Masters- Years of Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience, 6 of which are in a Consulting firm. – Identify project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards..- Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates and provider performance.- Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, documents, reports etc.) takes place.- Proven Track Record in Sales of Professional Services and Revenue Under Management (implementation oversight and control).

    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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    Deals, Transaction Services – Valuations – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismValuationManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryWho we are looking for:Do you have strong financial analysis skills, combined with an ability to see the commercial “Big Picture”? Are you comfortable with financial models but equally interested in the strategic decisions which drive business value? We have an excellent opportunity to join our Dubai office as a Senior Associate in the Valuation team.About the roleAs part of the leading global valuation practice with over 1,700 dedicated valuation professionals in 50 countries, we have the right people to support clients for various different type of valuation related work. Our Middle East valuations team operates on a regional basis but with team members based in each territory who understand thelocal market dynamics.Within the practice, the UAE valuations team represents a group of more than 20 professionals based mainly in the Dubai office, working across various industry verticals as required. We also work collaboratively with the regional valuation team members and provide support on large complex regional valuation engagements. You could be working remotely with colleagues anywhere in the region.You will enjoy potential for fast personal development in a dynamic team by playing an important role within the local and regional valuations practice. From the outset you will be exposed to a diverse range of challenging valuation work across industry sectors including company share valuations and/or financial instruments and valuations ofintangible assets. Interaction with senior colleagues and senior client individuals will also provide plenty of opportunity for candidates to build business development and marketing skills.You will- Assist managers/senior manager/directors in carrying out valuation engagements- Engage with clients on a day to day basis for carrying out the valuation fieldwork- Provide support to junior team members in guiding and reviewing their work outputs- Present valuation findings internally and, where required externally to clients- Build a network around your peer group internally within PwC and externallyMore specifically your role will involve- Carry out financial modelling assignments as part of the valuation process- Prepare detailed analysis of peer group across a wide variety of industry sectors- Prepare substantial written sections of valuation reports which supports the valuation conclusion- Working with colleagues across all lines of services to deliver valuations alongside other services provided by PwC- Although you would be based in the UAE, a degree of flexibility in travelling between regional offices maybe required as part of the role.

    RequirementsWe are looking for an individual at Senior Associate level who has an excellent track record and meets the followingcriteria:Work and academic background- 3-4 years of previous commercial, client-facing valuation work experience ideally in a big four- ACA, CFA or ACCA qualified and/or Master/Bachelors’s degree in Finance/Accounting- Hands on financial modelling experience with proficiency in Ms Excel- Experience with PowerBi, Tableau will be a plusOther required attributes- Strong analytical skills but tempered with an ability to think laterally- Ability to deliver high quality written work- Strong attention to detail combined with an ability to see the big picture- Ability to work effectively in teams- Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence when interacting with others- Ability to quickly grasp key business drivers and specific valuation issuesCompensation- Attractive expat compensation package, commensurate with the level of the experience.

    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 Administrator – Native Arabic Speaker | Black Pearl

    The Role
    We are currently hiring an IT Administrator for a large semi-government client who is based in Al Ain. The role is to be in-charge of configuration, maintenance and operation of network, servers, desktop, and storage infrastructure. Key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to: – Installs, c… More

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    Sales Consultant | Smart Zones UAE

    Employment: Full Time

    Required Male/Female Sales Consultant Business Setup• Positive attitude, presentable appearance and a winning personality.• Must possess patience in a busy environment.• Self-Motivated, target driven• Proven and Successful track record at closing deals• Willing to extend more hours in the office (if required) for job purposes.• This is a permanent, full-time position. Salary will be set according to experience and qualifications.• Generating Leads• Activate in Social Media Marketing / Networking for Revenue purpose• Achieving the monthly revenue targets set by management from time to time.• All office affairs like but not limited to meeting with coordinator, Pre planning the work for a day, lead generation and follow up, execution of booked order, framing marketing strategies, electronics filing of documents and implementing no wastage policy for all consumables like stationary / telephone etc• Strict lead follow –ups / customer satisfaction / after sales services / data base generation.• Generating regular updates for website relevant to activity.• New product development / Marketing research / Formulation of strategy / Keep checking about the new business avenues from where the company can generate additional income.• Keep doing research and development in the same line of business by conducting mystery shopping to other business setup service providers companies.• Building strategic partnership• Building strategic partnership will all chartered accountants / auditors for lead generation in different countries (By visiting each personally in Dubai and/or email communication if overseas• Building corporate network as a direct marketing for direct lead generation.• To execute the responsibilities in a lawful and honest way.Interested candidates please apply online.

    • One to two years or more of experience in a relevant area of sales or marketing• Experience in developing leads and researching potential clients• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make presentations• Interpersonal skills and comfort with meeting new people on a daily basis• Familiarity with relevant software, including Microsoft Office and Salesforce• Ability to contact customers, complete sales and manage other tasks independently• Time management and prioritization skills to meet deadlines and close sales in a timely manner• Willingness to adapt and implement new marketing strategies and sales methods• Quick thinking to provide creative solutions that address customers’ needs and concerns

    Founded IN 2013 SMARTZONES UAE Our main goal is to help individuals to get a proper and easy Company Registration in Dubai. Dubai is now flourishing with various new business organizations of different sectors. This is possible because there are many companies who are coming up with their services to help people in setting up their business enterprise. We are also a business setting company and we are known among the most successful company in this field in UAE. If you are having a dream to have a business set up in Dubai, come to us and we will assist you with all the various assistance that you require.
    So, you can say that we are experts in any Company incorporation in Dubai. We are equipped with the best methods and with the best professionals who can guide you with the correct way and also will assist you in every step until you are ready with your new office at your desired locations. Whether a single office or a branch of your existing office, we are there to help you in all the wa More

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    Executive Secretary to Chairman (Arabic) | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse is working with a well-renowned publically listed holding company who is looking to hire a well presented and professional Arabic speaking Executive Secretary who will support an extremely busy Chairman.Working closely with the Executive Office team you will provide high level administrative support to the Chairman supporting in diary management, coordinating board and various high level meetings as well as travel arrangements, typing and editing documents in both Arabic and English. You will review and handle confidential documents and attend meetings/taking meeting minutes as and when required. Additionally, you daily liaise with clients and suppliers as required and assist the senior executive with general administrative and secretary support to ensure the company meets its goals and objectives. You will also prepare comprehensive confidential reports and presentations whilst ensuring the office administration processes are reaching optimal performance of the Chairman’s Office.

    The successful candidate should have a minimum of 7 years related experience with high calibre secretarial skills including minute taking and will have supported a C-Level Executive within a Corporate Listed/Holding Company or Group of Companies. It is essential that you have an attested bachelor’s Degree. You should be a resourceful team player, professional, well presented and commercial astute who understands the importance of confidentiality. You will have outstanding computer skills and exceptional communication and organisation skills. You should be fluent in both Arabic and English written, spoken and reading.

    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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    Fortinet / Palo Alto Security Consultant | Halian

    Employment: Full Time

    Halian is an IT services company providing integrated Managed Services, Resourcing, & Professional Services for corporate enterprises across the UK, Europe and the Emerging Markets of the Middle East & Africa. Established in 1996 and now employing over 450 staff, our company vision is “To unite the best people expertise and information technology and to deliver valued services for our customers”.- We are looking for an experience Fortinet/ Palo Alto Security Consultant to be based in UAE for for a permanent employment with one of the Leading CyberSecurity Company.

    Requirements:- Must have 5+ years with IT / Cybersecurity- Experience of working in IT Consultancies/IT Security Services.- Experience of working in large-scale organizations on customer side and/or IT-vendors.- The candidates should have hands on experience working in both Pre-Sales and Post-Sales activities.- Must have Deep understanding of F5, Palo Alto & Fortinet technologies.- Strong background and experience in Network Security domains into TCP & IP networks.

    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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    Accountant | Visavis

    Employment: Full Time

    Responsible for general office accounting tasks including but not limited to bookkeeping, transactions updated in accounting system, billing, invoicing, income & expenditure calculations, payroll calculations, financial reporting etc..

    BA in accounting , MBA and CPA are a plusExcellent skills in MS office and accounting related toolsExcellent Reporting and analytical skillsHighly productive and very efficientCan perform under pressure

    As a member of Access Group Dubai, VISAVIS brings a wealth of expertise in Government to Citizens services, the growing global trend amongst governments worldwide focused on offering great convenience to citizens and at the same time maintain a lean and efficient public sector.
    VISAVIS currently operates in 5 countries working for European governments & delivering services on behalf of the world’s leading citizen services outsourcing companies. The company processes a yearly average of 150,000 Applications & is also targeting growth in emerging markets given the maturity of its model. More

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    Consulting, Finance Function – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismDNU_Finance StrategyManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryIn Consulting, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the best across industry and professional functional advisory services. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep industry expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. Our Consulting practice currently focuses on several core sectors including Consumer and Industrial Products & Services, Energy, Utilities & Mining, Financial Services, Government, Health Industries, supported by competencies like, Finance Function Effectiveness, People and Organisations and Technology.Within Consulting, you will be working with Finance Function Effectiveness competency, which provides advisory services focused on CFO agenda like:- Finance operating model and finance transformation- Strategic planning, financial planning, budgeting and reporting- Corporate treasury and cash management- Public Financial Management, including Treasury Single Account, GFMIS and Cash to Accrual- Effective financial control, reporting and consolidation- Shared services finance and transactional efficiencies- Robotic Process Automation- Costing and Cost Optimization Opportunities- Leveraging Cloud / On Premise ERP, Treasury, EPM and Digital technologies- Supporting adoption of new accounting standards (eg. IFRS)BU Competency and Industry AlignmentAs a finance competency, you will support multiple Industry Verticals. However, we expect you to bring expertise in 2-3 key industry verticals. W e expect you to bring expertise in Industrial Products, Telecom, Financial Sector, Oil and Gas or Government Sector. In addition to the above, you will be responsible for:ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Manager, you’ll be responsible to lead a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Provide finance and treasury transformation expertise especially in the context of SAP and/or Oracle technologies- Proactively lead the practice by setting strategy, drive the development of new business in the market, and provide technical advice across disciplines- Building strong networks within the firm to spot and capitalize on opportunities to get involved in projects that others are leading across a number of different business units and sectors- Identifying and discussing key issues with our clients to identify potential opportunities- Responsibility for a majority of day to day client communications- Responsibility to shape and deliver various projects that exceed the expectations of our clients and our own assignment quality criteria- Manage and deliver large projects by developing the project team, assessing engagement risks throughout, driving conclusions, and reviewing / challenging the output produced by the team- Responsibility for management of engagement financials- Helping to grow and develop our team through hands on training and coaching

    Requirements- Arabic Speaker- Experience in conducting Finance Function assessments and opportunity funneling for pilots- Experience in providing process expertise for implementation in end-to-end processes (Order to Cash, Record to Report, Procure to Pay) covering design and implementation- Experience in designing operating models, governance and communication frameworks within Finance Function- Good understanding of change management and coaching needs to adopt in client environments- Experience with implementation and/or implementation supervision of full life cycle of the SAP and Oracle ERP systems- Proven Track Record in Sales of Professional Services of US$ 1.5 million – 2.5 million annually- Proven track record in Revenue Under Management (implementation oversight and control) of US$ 1.5 millionPreferred skills- You will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis.- You will be able to manage multiple work-streams in parallel and full projects, whilst demonstrating strong leadership skills to engage diverse internal and external stakeholders and manage a high-performing team.- Knowledge and experience of at least 2 sectors among Public Sector, Telecoms, Industrial Products, Financial Services Oil-Gas and Utilities sector is required.- Interest and passion for developing, growing and leading a team through coaching and mentoring, as well as proactive knowledge sharing.- Experience of driving and reporting on progress of large transformation projects.- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritize workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.- Proven IT skills in the following programs Microsoft Project, Excel and PowerPoint.- The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project requirement dictate.Minimum years experience required- 8 – 12 years of relevant experience in a similar role, out of which a minimum of 5 years must be with an external consulting focus on finance transformation and broader finance consulting. Big 4 experience is preferred.Education- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Information Technology, Finance, Accounting and a professional certification like ACCA, CA, CPA, CIMA or CMA; OR- MBA or Masters in Finance, with or without professional certification

    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