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  • Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, JordanOur CCaSS team seeks to build a better working world by helping businesses and governments respond to societal, environmental and economic challenges. They help businesses understand and evaluate the broader value impacts and outcomes associated with their organizations, operations, programs and projects. Our global team is multidisciplinary and combines our core knowledge in accounting and reporting with knowledge in technical and regulatory sustainability issues.Our teams help clients improve and report on their sustainability performance. Specifically, we help clients manage emerging risks, and reduce costs through the design and implementation of systems and processes and leverage opportunities in areas such as climate change, health and safety, labor rights, nonfinancial reporting, supply chain and environmental management.The opportunityThe EY CCaSS team is actively looking for a senior consultant/Assistant Manager with climate change and sustainability consulting experience or background, including exposure to energy management, green building, HSE management systems, sustainable value creation, sustainability digitization, business model innovation, sustainable supply chain and reporting.We are at the forefront of current trends in climate change and sustainability and we engage with clients at all levels to provide insight into these developments. We want candidates who are dedicated and capable of helping us to develop our dynamic sustainability practice that is focused on making the difference for our clients as they navigate this agenda.Your key responsibilitiesIn this role, you will work as part of a wider team to support business development efforts, win project work and advise EY’s clients on sustainability advisory and related services. You will also contribute to the development of a market leading team that is capable of providing board level strategic advice and winning large transformation engagements that leverage the wider competencies of EY. Working with EY CCaSS local / regional teams to deliver and execute projects efficiently with a high quality standard will also be essential.If you have commercial/consulting experience in the following areas, we want to hear from you – energy management; sustainability reporting; green building; HSE systems; sustainability transformation; sustainability strategy; sustainable supply chain, valuing sustainability.

    Skills and attributes for successPro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.To qualify for the role you must have• 3+ years of experience in a position focused on sustainability advisory• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, for example engineering or environmental science• Understanding of the key energy, green building and sustainability issues and drivers and how they link to business value• Proven track – record of project management and delivery, in particular large scale consulting engagements around sustainability• General understanding of sustainability best practices in areas of transformation, supply chain, digitization, business model innovation and value measurement• Exceptional commercial and leadership skills combined with entrepreneurial mind set• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team and environment, managing team members to successfully deliver projects, a real team player• Flexible in attitude to deal with GCC mind-set• Strong technical, quantitative and analytical skills• Excellent written and oral communication skillsIdeally you’ll also have• Relevant professional qualifications an advantage• Track record with a leading consulting firm• Proficiency in the Arabic languageWhat we look forWe are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.What working at EY offers• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career• 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.Build your legacy with us.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

  • Senior Consultant, Digital Transformation | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Senior Consultant, Digital Transformation, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, MENAIn Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting, financial reporting and digital enablement challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate digital and ERP enablement, analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep Finance and Accounting industry expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. Our FAAS practice currently focuses on several core sectors including Government, Health Industries, Consumer and Industrial Products & Services.That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.The opportunityThis opportunity is within our Digital and ERP Transformation team and provides advisory services focused on ERP enablement, ERP selection, Quality assurance of ongoing implementation, Finance Transformation, performance improvement, business process engineering, robotic process automation, and consolidation.Key responsibilitiesAs a Senior Consultant, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. You will need to engage with clients and capture information for all Finance and Controlling processes and develop a roadmap for the SAP S4Hana process migration. Designing and reviewing chart of Accounts and Enterprise structure and oversee ERP implementation from functional and client-side perspective.

    Skills and attributes for successPro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.To qualify for the role you must have• 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar role, out of which a minimum of 3 years must be within consulting focus on ERP/technology enabled finance transformation and broader finance and system consulting role.• At least 3 end to end ERP enabled Finance transformation projects that has significant ERP (SAP, S4HANA) across FICO, Fund management, Project Systems, Finance Central, Treasury & Cash Management, integration with other modules like MM and HCM, Payroll etc and Planning & Budgeting (SAP BPC) focus.• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Finance, Accounting, Engineering and a professional certification like ACCA, CA, CPA, CIMA or CMA; OR MBA or Master’s in Finance.• The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project requirement dictate.Ideally you’ll also have• Track record with a leading consulting firm or IT Services provider• Knowledge and experience of Public Sector, Telecoms, Industrial Products, Oil-Gas and Utilities sector is required.What we look forWe are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.What working at EY offers• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career• 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.Build your legacy with us.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

  • Associate, Regional Correspondent Banking | Standard Chartered Bank – UAE

    Employment: Full Time

    Subject Matter Expertise and Leadership* Work with the CB business team globally.* BSA/AML and sanctions exposure with focus in global trade, transaction banking, FX, loans and syndications.* Facilitate as an underwriter for AML/FC risk and assist to ultimately uplift the quality of CDD files.* Assist in conducting targeted reviews and visitations with correspondent bank clients to follow-up on pertinent concerns identified by Compliance or the line of business as well as visit new/potential correspondent client Financial Institutions (FIs) to discuss and assess their compliance management programs.* Work closely with Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Correspondent Banking FI Due Diligence team, trade and payment product partners to identify emerging trends and high risk transactions and activities to take appropriate measures to mitigate the risks including restriction of transactions to account closures including managing suspicious activity reporting and unusual activity reporting for the portfolio.* Assist in Identifying emerging risk trends within the portfolio and take appropriate remediation action steps to manage/mitigate the risks including updating senior management and various stake holders through situation update reports.* Review monthly MIS and client specific dashboards including SARs, NCTs, IAEs and RFIsPolicies and Procedures* Work closely with different lines of business compliance and financial crime teams to ensure that the business meets local and bank wide policies and procedures through different reporting to various stakeholders and bank regulators.* Work with FCC to ensure policy and procedures are aligned with regulatory requirements and are operationally feasible.Training & Culture of Conduct* Help identify training needs.Reporting and Governance* Provide support in implementing a strong governance framework.* Support internal audits and regulatory exams and assist to address, remediate and mitigate high risk clients, high risk issues impacting at the portfolio level.* Support the facilitation and fulfillment of requirements as a result of external and internal exams.* Support management on regulatory presentations and requests.* Develop, track and follow-up on issues, action plans and escalation reports stemming from AML-related governance to ensure timely response and action.* Facilitate in identification and escalation of potential risks and issues to senior management through appropriate governance channels.* Assist in proactively monitoring correspondent banking portfolio transaction monitoring reports and dashboards.* Facilitate in monitoring operational effectiveness and help to provide overall oversight of financial crime risk related responsibilities for the CB business.* Development and maintenance of financial crime metrics inventory* Assist in creation and presentation of executive reports defining compliance and risk management components of the AML/ATF/ABC and sanctions initiatives being driven by the business* Overseeing and conducting special projects and other duties as assigned.

    * Minimum years of experience in financial crime /AML environment* Exposure in financial services/Correspondent Banking* Experience with FI clients, specifically CB* Understanding of global financial crime regulations* Excellent communication/writing skills with ability to get points across to all levels internally & externally* Exposure in policy review, implementation, interpretation and execution* Knowledge of regulations in key jurisdictions with some working knowledge of SCB footprint markets* Exposure of core product knowledge across the Bank’s offering* Structured and process driven, with some experience in a multi cultural team, across borders and time zones* Ability to work towards tight deadlines and manage expectations* ACAMS/ICA qualification* Travel 10-20% if required

    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

  • Chief Executive Officer | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    CEO to lead established boutique investment and asset management firm based in Bahrain. Reporting to the board this is both a strategic, operational and ‘hands on’ positionClient DetailsBoutique investment and asset management company based in BahrainDescription* Running of entire business and company day to day operations* Reporting to the Board and executing the vision and business plan agreed* Driving, leading, developing and enhancing the existing team to achieve results* Taking the business to the next level of growth and successJob OfferCompetitive package and Bonus

    * The successful person will have the following skills and experience* 20 years experience in financial services, investment and asset management sector* 5 years at CXO level role in a strategic role within a business* Middle East and Islamic financing law experience and knowledge from working within the region* Arabic speaker is preferable for this role* Should be familiar with operating in a boutique company culture and capable of gaining results there

    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

  • ACS Apps DBA Senior Support Engineer – Contractor | Oracle

    Employment: Full Time

    A highly experienced Senior Oracle Applications DBA with deep technical expertise in installing, configuring, upgrading, migrating and managing large production builds of Oracle Applications and EBS Suite of Products. Ideally should have 6-10 years of hands-on experience as an Apps DBA managing production environments. Strong in Oracle Applications performance tuning and troubleshooting middleware stack components.Responsibilities- Works at customer site in the implementation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting and Upgrade of Oracle Applications R12, Oracle MW components (Web Logic, OID, etc..)- Works with support to resolve Customers SRs.- Conduct knowledge transfer sessions both within the Oracle team and to end users.- Work closely with the functional team and delivery leaders to provide engagements work estimates and drive excellence in functional work.- Ensures that new services are appropriately captured and put in ACS corporate repository- Proactively maintains knowledge of Oracle’s current and future products/solutions offerings for the specified Supply Chain area.

    Technical Qualifications- Highly experienced in the implementation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting and Upgrade of Oracle Applications R12.- Proven exposure of installation of Oracle Application R12.1 & R12.2 on Enterprise Linux production environments.- Experienced in installation and managing middleware components like Oracle WebLogic server, OID etc.- Good Conceptual knowledge of Oracle RDBMS internals, Backup & Recovery using RMAN, performance tuning, logical and physical design of database.- Experience working in an enterprise environment and supporting critical production databases and applications.- Experience in installing, configuring, upgrading and administering different versions of Oracle Database.- Strong experience working as an Oracle Applications DBA in 12.x versions. Solid understanding of the product architecture and ability to analyze and solve issues across multiple layers of the stack.- Exposure to RAC and ASM Administration.- Must have the ability to upgrade and migrate databases from one platform to another using various tools like Oracle Data Pump, RMAN and TTS/XTTX and execute migrations using such tools.- Hands-on experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager.- Must be familiar with day-to-day operations such as monitoring, performance tuning and making recommendations after generating AWR and ADDR reports.- Troubleshooting memory related errors with Oracle 12c and Patching with RAC and Non RAC.- Provide support for Oracle database environments that include problem identification, reporting, tracking, analysis, and resolution.- Strong shell scripting knowledge.- Good knowledge of PL/SQL.- Experience in working with Oracle Applications & Databases running on Oracle Cloud platform.- Experience in migrating on premise databases to Oracle Cloud.- Basic software networking skills.Other Qualifications:- Strong English written/verbal communications- Self-motivated individual who works well in a team environment.- Willingness to work in shifts & weekends as required.- Willingness to travel in the region (MEA) and work out of client locations.- Willingness to provide on-call support on a 24/7 basis when needed.- Experience in working as part of Global/ Matrixed/ Remote teams.- Self-driven, ability to work under minimal supervision.- Excellent Analytical skills.Experience :6 years+ of overall experience in relevant technical roles.

    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

  • Information Technology Executive | Gulf Researcher

    Employment: Full Time

    We are looking for an IT Executive who will maintain our information technology systems and help us keep it secure.The IT Executive will:- Draft and review policies and procedures related to information systems and security- Manage technical documentation- Audit the IT system on a regular and timely basis to ensure security and privacy of networks and computer systems- Set up accounts for new users- Provide orientation and guidance to users on how to operate new software and computer equipment- Troubleshoot technical problems with company network and systems- Liaise with external IT companies for complex needs and requirementsThe IT Executive will be someone who can work with limited supervision and who keeps abreast of industry trends and best practices. The IT Executive must be a proactive team player and ready to help in a variety of areas, even those outside the original scope of responsibilities.

    We seek a motivated, efficient and detail oriented individual to join our team. The ideal candidate should have the following skills and characteristics:- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science or a relevant field- Proficient in computer systems, mobile devices and other tech products- Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Committed to maintain high quality standards and meeting deadlines under pressure- Have an analytical mind with a technical and logical thought process- Organized and accurate

    We are a custom research company based in the Middle East. We provide high-quality business research tailored to our clients requirements. Our service offerings include secondary and primary research across multiple industries and geographies in the MENA region and beyond. More

  • Enterprise Data Architect – Financial Services | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Enterprise Data Architect – Financial Services – Abu DhabiAs the Enterprise Data Architect you will strengthen the impact of and provide recommendations on business data that will be available across the business through the identification, definition and analysis of how data assets drive strategies and business outcomes. You will be responsible for discovering the data and analytics requirements for all uses and use logical and analytical thinking to come up with creative and innovative database solutions.Client DetailsA well-established organisation with a diverse culture. This organisation strives to be an industry leader by constantly investing in new talent, new technologies and new data-related strategies.Description* Work with different stakeholders to evaluate the current Data environment and provide strategic recommendations and solutions to maximise the value of data assets via their creation, access and use. Then manage all implementations.* Foster value creation using all data assets, as well as the external data ecosystem to enable all forms of business outcomes through analytics, data governance, and enterprise data related policies* Create and manage business data models in all their forms, including conceptual models, relational database designs, message models and others* Aid efforts to improve business performance through enterprise data solutions and capabilities, such as master data management (MDM), metadata management, analytics, content management, data integration, and related information management or information infrastructure components.* Maintain and manage a Data Architectural Blueprint for the entire business and define ways to easily re-use data across various functional areasJob Offer* Attractive tax free salary and family benefits* Opportunity to join one of the fastest growing organisations in the Middle East* Exciting hands-on role with an opportunity to advise C-level executives in high-profile organisations* Diverse working culture with a great scope for growth

    * Degree educated in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field* At least 10 years IT experience with at least 5 years information system design or data architecture within a complex, recognisable financial services organisation* Knowledge of data analytics or data science would be useful* Strong track record of successful stakeholder management – must have demonstrable experience working with executive leaders and a polished, articulate communication style.

    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

  • ACS Database Senior Support Engineer – Contractor | Oracle

    Employment: Full Time

    Oracle Advanced Customer Support Services is a global organization within Customer Support Services, 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 Support 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 ExperienceThe candidate should have 5-8 years 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. Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) is a must/ (OCM) is a plus.Skills- Strong knowledge of UNIX, Linux and/or Windows.- 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