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  • Consulting – Technology – FS Tech Digital Architect | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismTechnology StrategyManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.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 Manager, 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:- Understand Digital Channels (Online and Mobile), and the integrations with middleware layer (whether traditional SOA or Micro-Services).- Have a good understanding of the overall banking landscape, and other digital channel entry such as Chatbot.- You will lead junior consultants to deliver digital architecture and IT/digital strategy projects within the FS Tech team.- Develop technical RFPs (functional and technical requirements) for the initiatives that will be defined part of the roadmap.- You will act as a trusted advisor for the client in all aspects related to digital architecture.- You will develop strong working relationships with the client’s executive management.- You will support the Director in business development activities such as technical proposal development, budget preparation and client presentation.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Minimum years experience required- 8-12 years

    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

  • Consultant – International Tax & Transaction Services – KSA National | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Are you committed, thorough and outgoing – and do you have a good understanding of business and experience of international tax? If so, please read on.The opportunityThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tax professional to join a growing team in an emerging market. As an International Tax Senior, your primary focus will be advising global companies on the various regional and international tax implications of their operations. With so many offerings, you have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. Our Tax service line in MENA is experiencing a period of significant growth so now is an excellent time to join. Sound interesting?Your key responsibilities- You will be participating in the successful delivery of international tax engagements and assisting managers or above with identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.- You will contribute to building and maintaining client relationships by delivering exceptional client service and collaborate with a team of International Tax professionals across the MENA region and globally to combine diverse cross-border experience with local tax knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries.- You will work as part of a multi-jurisdictional / disciplinary team within tax and across other service lines (including working with colleagues from Transfer Pricing, Transaction Tax, Indirect Tax, People Advisory Services etc.) in terms of pursuing, and delivering engagements and assist in managing engagement economics by suggesting engagement budget, tracking fees and communicating issues to project managers.- You will be building internal relationships within international tax team and across other service lines and coaching more junior staff through delegation and on the job training whilst taking ownership of continuous technical knowledge development through on the job learning and self-development.

    Skills and attributes for success- If you are a client driven, strategically and commercially aware, excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral, enthusiastic with flexible attitude to work strong motivator and interested in developing career in international tax, you will be perfect for the role.To qualify for the role you must have- Bachelor’s Degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting, Finance or a related field- 3 – 5 years of relevant Tax experience, in either business or industry- Prior exposure to international taxation with focus on inbound and outbound investments- Strong organisational, project delivery, analytical and verbal/written communication skills- Proven track record with a leading professional services firm- Experience of delivering on international tax projects and on the job coaching of more junior team membersIdeally, you’ll also have- An approved professional qualification or equivalent (e.g. ADIT / ATT / ACCA / CPA / ACA / CA / LLB or MBA, or MA, MSc or PhD in Tax, Economics, Accounting or Finance)- Proficiency in Arabic languageWhat we look forYou’ll proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of global developments in international tax landscape so that you can better advise our clients. In return we’ll provide investment in the right sort of training and offer you the opportunities on projects and assignments that will develop and challenge you so that you’re in the best place to develop your tax career.The types of project you’ll contribute towards may include:- Expansion into new markets- Group structure reorganization and / or rationalisation- Review of operating model including permanent establishment risk, withholding taxes, transfer pricing etc.- Review of holding structure, capital structure and financing arrangements- Review of IP structure- BEPS risk assessmentsWhatever the projects and assignments you work on you can be confident that you’re contributing towards helping our clients to develop and execute their international tax strategy ensuring technical excellence and providing the highest levels of client service.What working at EY offersWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. We also offer:- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career (including providing financial support and study leave for acquiring one of the above professional tax qualifications or equivalent)- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Make your mark.Apply now.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.
    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

  • Web Developer | MSI Qatar (Management Solutions International)

    The Role
    Recruitment Opportunity with Management Solutions International (MSI) Our client in Qatar is looking to hire Web Developer.

    Requirements
    Minimum Requirements: – Bachelor’s Degree. – Must have 2-3 years’ of experience. – Salary Package QAR7500 – Locally available with NOC & Ready to join i… More

  • Consulting – Technology – FS Tech DevOps Architect | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    The Role
    Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Specialism Technology Strategy Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their … More

  • Finance Analyst, Financial & Regulatory Reporting | Standard Chartered Bank – UAE

    Employment: Full Time

    * Refocusing for a stronger Finance: Streamline how we operate and ease workload while also reducing cost. We continue to refocus the function, seeking opportunities to eliminate complexity and duplication in our services and ensure we align our resources more closely with the businesses.* Awareness and understanding of regulatory, financials reports in which the branch operates as well as Group expenditure and travel policy and proceduresThe job purpose is primarily as below:* Responsible for Regulatory Reporting for Finance* Facilitate / co-ordinate expense processing in country* Provide effective financial support to other finance customers like Statutory Auditors, Group Auditors Local Regulators, Other Support Functions, etc.* Maintain an effective control environment ensuring that all regulatory and financial control requirements are met.* Ensure compliance and implementation of Group standards and policies as also local regulatory policies impacting Finance.* It involves effective financial support to key finance customers – Group and Regional Finance, GBS and Tax* Be a value-added, professional and cost-effective finance service provider to all interested parties, within and outside the Bank.Processes Financial and Regulatory Reporting & Accounts Payable activities* Prepare regulatory returns in accordance with the SAMA guidelines.* Confirm the accuracy, perform a variance analysis with the previous submission and ensure that all returns are submitted by the due dates.* Liaise with SAMA on Regulatory matters relating to Finance.* Maintain adequate documentation in respect of regulatory returns.* Ensure adherence to the Cash Reserve requirement guidelines.* To advise Treasury Markets of any increase / decrease monthly and the advice entries for the same on the first day of the month.* Manage the delivery of ad hoc information requests and any other aspects of information delivery.* Ensure accurate and timely Financial Reporting to Group Finance, Statutory Reporting to Local Regulators, Annual Financials to Auditors / Local Regulators.* Ensure compliance and implementation of Group accounting policies and standards, including IFRS.* Coordinate with business finance to get quality analysis of results and financials: income, cost, debt charge, yields and balance sheet.* Drive the improvement of processes regarding the above with a view to enhancing cost effectiveness, efficiency, accuracy and integrity of the numbers reported and analyzed.* Facilitate / co-ordinate expense processing done at APU FSSC, Chennai and expense processed in country.* In line with the Group Business Expenditure Standard and Procedure as well as Group Delegated Authorities.* Ensure adherence to Group Delegated Authorities.* Ensure that the invoices are VAT compliant to optimize the efficiency and facilitate accuracy in expense processing at GBS and in country.* Maintain a proper filing system for expenses.* Ensure controls for manual payments processFixed Assets Management* Ensure adherence to the Group Accounting Policy* Check the entries for depreciation are correctly coded for the account no. and the cost center no.* Maintain an up-to-date Fixed Assets register and ensure reconciliation of the register to the GL monthly* Coordinated the physical verification of fixed assets conducted by performed by the respective Cost Centers (into which the fixed assets are booked) / Information TechnologyFinance System Support* Identify gaps/mismatch in PSF/ /FINIS impacting group/regulatory reporting

    * Certifications / Professional Education/Qualifications in accounting are required.* 5 years of experience in similar or relevant role.

    Standard Chartered Bank started in 1958 in UAE with its first branch in Sharjah. The Group’s business gradually increased in Dubai with the opening of several branches and today, Dubai is the administrative hub of the Middle East and South Asia Region. In its 43rd year, the Bank enjoys the position of having the most extensive branch network among foreign international banks in UAE with 10 branches emirate-wide.
    Standard Chartered is an international bank, focused on the established and emerging markets of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America with an extensive global network of more than 600 offices in over 50 countries. The three principal business groups are Global Markets, Personal Banking and Corporate and Institutional Banking.
    In UAE, we are one of the leading banks, offering an extensive range of products and services for personal customers, local companies, multinational corporate and financial institutions. More

  • Principal Advanced Support Engineer – Core Database Expert | Oracle

    Employment: Full Time

    Preferred QualificationsAdvanced Customer Services is a global organization within Oracle, providing tailored mission-critical support services to customers with complex IT requirements. We provide customized, proactive solutions for all Oracle applications and technologies: Sun Servers and Storage, Database, Middleware and Applications.Advanced Services Engineers (ASE) provides support in the continuous operational improvement of Oracle environments. ASEs do this by leveraging Oracle’s support-based intellectual property and customers’ experiences throughout their involvement with Oracle’s technologies.Our goal is for every customer to gain ever-more value from their Oracle Solutions by helping them make well informed decisions regarding the implementation; management and use of Oracle technologies.Core Activities and Responsibilities- Delivering high quality technical services to ACS customers.- Ensuring adherence to internal methodology, tools and quality standards.- Proactively foresee existing customer needs and activities to provide better support and remain engaged with customer focused activities- Work with other Oracle LOBs and Partners to ensure that knowledge is transferred both into and out of ACS, and act as technical Subject Matter Experts where required- Be focused on innovation and technology and understand how these can be used to benefit both customers and ACS- Manage and resolve Customer Requests according to product main strategy and model.- Respond and resolve customer issues within Key Performance Indicator targets.- Maintain an up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of new products.- Ensure the timely completion of planned proactive tasks and Customer Requests.- Owning and resolving problems and managing customer expectations throughout the life cycle in accordance with global standards.- Working towards, adopting and contributing to new processes and tools (ODC, diagnostic methodology, health checks, scripting tools, etc.

    Related Work Experience- The candidate should have MIN 5-8 years of experience in using and administrating Oracle database server with strong knowledge of UNIX, Linux and/or Windows.- Experience in RAC, DB Performance, or Backup/Recovery is a Must.Formal Education or Equivalent- The candidates should have a degree in Computer science or similar.- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) is a must/ (OCM) is a plus in Oracle platform products including database, Cloud certified is preferred.Skills- Strong knowledge of UNIX, Linux and/or Windows.- Strong Experience on SuperCluster, Exadata machines.- Experience in RAC, DB Performance, DB patching/DB upgrades or Backup/Recovery is a must.- Experience in one or more of the following technical areas is a plus:- Oracle Security Products, Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Golden Gate, SQL Tuning, Corruption, Exadata , Super Cluster, ZFS, ZDLRA.- Having excellent written and spoken English is a must with strong Communication skills.- Candidate should have Customer focus, working globally, team working and results orientation skills.Others (Mandatory)Candidate should be- Willing to travel for long tasks or high frequency.- Willing to work on 24×7 and flexible hours (Out of hours and weekends)

    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

  • Principal Advanced Support Engineer, ACS Global Delivery – Core Database DBA | Oracle

    Employment: Full Time

    Preferred Qualifications• Advanced Customer Services is a global organization within Oracle, providing tailored mission-critical support services to customers with complex IT requirements.• We provide customized, proactive solutions for all Oracle applications and technologies: Sun Servers and Storage, Database, Middleware and Applications.• Advanced Services Engineers (ASE) provides support in the continuous operational improvement of Oracle environments.• ASEs do this by leveraging Oracle’s support-based intellectual property and customers’ experiences throughout their involvement with Oracle’s technologies.Our goal is for every customer to gain ever-more value from their Oracle Solutions by helping them make well informed decisions regarding the implementation; management and use of Oracle technologies.Core Activities and Responsibilities:• Delivering high quality technical services to ACS customers.• Ensuring adherence to internal methodology, tools and quality standards.• Proactively foresee existing customer needs and activities to provide better support and remain engaged with customer focused activities• Work with other Oracle LOBs and Partners to ensure that knowledge is transferred both into and out of ACS, and act as technical Subject Matter Experts where required• Be focused on innovation and technology and understand how these can be used to benefit both customers and ACS• Manage and resolve Customer Requests according to product main strategy and model.• Respond and resolve customer issues within Key Performance Indicator targets.• Maintain an up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of new products.• Ensure the timely completion of planned proactive tasks and Customer Requests.• Owning and resolving problems and managing customer expectations throughout the life cycle in accordance with global standards.• Working towards, adopting and contributing to new processes and tools (ODC, diagnostic methodology, health checks, scripting tools, etc.Related Work Experience• The candidate should have MIN 5-8 years of experience in using and administrating Oracle database server with strong knowledge of UNIX, Linux and/or Windows.• Experience in RAC, DB Performance, or Backup/Recovery is a Must.Formal Education or Equivalent:• The candidates should have a degree in Computer science or similar. Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) is a must/ (OCM) is a plus in Oracle platform products including database, Cloud certified is preferred.

    Skills• Strong knowledge of UNIX, Linux and/or Windows.• Strong Experience on SuperCluster, Exadata machines.• Experience in RAC, DB Performance, DB patching/DB upgrades or Backup/Recovery is a must.• Experience in one or more of the following technical areas is a plus:• Oracle Security Products, Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Golden Gate, SQL Tuning, Corruption, Exadata , Super Cluster, ZFS, ZDLRA.• Having excellent written and spoken English is a must with strong Communication skills.• Candidate should have Customer focus, working globally, team working and results orientation skills.Others (Mandatory):Candidate should be:• Willing to travel for long tasks or high frequency.• Willing to work on 24×7 and flexible hours (Out of hours and weekends)• Detailed Description and Job Requirements

    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

  • Principal Advanced Support Engineer, ACS Global Delivery – Core Database | Oracle

    Employment: Full Time

    Preferred QualificationsAdvanced Customer Services is a global organization within Oracle, providing tailored mission-critical support services to customers with complex IT requirements. We provide customized, proactive solutions for all Oracle applications and technologies: Sun Servers and Storage, Database, Middleware and Applications.Advanced Services Engineers (ASE) provides support in the continuous operational improvement of Oracle environments. ASEs do this by leveraging Oracle’s support-based intellectual property and customers’ experiences throughout their involvement with Oracle’s technologies.Our goal is for every customer to gain ever-more value from their Oracle Solutions by helping them make well informed decisions regarding the implementation; management and use of Oracle technologies.Core Activities and Responsibilities:- Delivering high quality technical services to ACS customers.- Ensuring adherence to internal methodology, tools and quality standards.- Proactively foresee existing customer needs and activities to provide better support and remain engaged with customer focused activities- Work with other Oracle LOBs and Partners to ensure that knowledge is transferred both into and out of ACS, and act as technical Subject Matter Experts where required- Be focused on innovation and technology and understand how these can be used to benefit both customers and ACS- Manage and resolve Customer Requests according to product main strategy and model.- Respond and resolve customer issues within Key Performance Indicator targets.- Maintain an up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of new products.- Ensure the timely completion of planned proactive tasks and Customer Requests.- Owning and resolving problems and managing customer expectations throughout the life cycle in accordance with global standards.- Working towards, adopting and contributing to new processes and tools (ODC, diagnostic methodology, health checks, scripting tools, etc.

    Related Work Experience- The candidate should have MIN 5-8 years of experience in using and administrating Oracle database server with strong knowledge of UNIX, Linux and/or Windows.- Experience in RAC, DB Performance, or Backup/Recovery is a Must.Formal Education or Equivalent- The candidates should have a degree in Computer science or similar.- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) is a must/ (OCM) is a plus in Oracle platform products including database, Cloud certified is preferred.Skills- Strong knowledge of UNIX, Linux and/or Windows.- Strong Experience on SuperCluster, Exadata machines.- Experience in RAC, DB Performance, DB patching/DB upgrades or Backup/Recovery is a must.- Experience in one or more of the following technical areas is a plus:- Oracle Security Products, Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Golden Gate, SQL Tuning, Corruption, Exadata , Super Cluster, ZFS, ZDLRA.- Having excellent written and spoken English is a must with strong Communication skills.- Candidate should have Customer focus, working globally, team working and results orientation skills.Others (Mandatory)Candidate should be- Willing to travel for long tasks or high frequency.- Willing to work on 24×7 and flexible hours (Out of hours and weekends

    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