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    IFS – HC Operations Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Human Resources Hub, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll help our local offices and Line of Services in delivering the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values.

    Supporting to make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world through the PwC Professional framework and working as part of a team of problem solvers, supporters and business process owners that drive a world class HR Operations function that includes but not limited to:- Perform the HR Operations and other related tasks and assignments at high quality and on timely matter- Engage in internal business process and automation projects and deliver as needed- Work with data analysis and visualization related to the function to support continuous improvement- Reimagine delivery and identifying areas of development and process enhancements that can be implemented- Delivery day to day operational activities such as onboarding, off boarding, payroll, employees’ services and others- Collaborate, coordinate and share effectively with others within the same function and others- Keep up-to-date with technical developments for the business area- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.- Follow and uphold with PwC’s policies, code of ethics and business conduct

    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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    IFS – Finance – Procurement Operations – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Procurement, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to develop and manage the procurement of all goods and services required by PwC for operational and strategic purposes. As a part of the team, you’ll assist in developing our standard practices and compliance infrastructure, managing relationships for both internal clients and suppliers to aid in the strategic selection of suppliers, supplier diversity, and contract negotiations.• Procurement sits within the centralised Finance function and is managed by the Director of Procurement, the team is responsible for the development of procurement processes, procedures, strategy development, implementation/administration of vendor management, all procurement activities, optimisation of firm spend, as well as supporting the operational aspects of the agreement with the operations, finance and R&Q teams.• The Procurement Senior Officer reports to the Procurement Operations Manager and is responsible for supporting the vendor management set-up and monitoring process for all three procurement business streams (Sourcing; Business Services and Procurement Operations.• The team is the primary point of contact for vendor creation, management, monitoring and completion of the firm’s risk & quality process as well as completion of key vendor assessment checks across all spend categories.• The Procurement Operations stream includes the management of the firm’s complete vendor management set up and monitoring process for all twelve Middle East countries.• The Procurement Operations team also undertakes many change initiatives including ongoing governance and framework of Procurement; evaluation of new technologies and reporting for the department.Primary duties and responsibilitiesFinancial• Follow the vendor management and purchasing procedures to execute the relevant checks, screening, and data input required to ensure risks are mitigated and smooth day to day running of the process across the Middle East region.• Channel spend requirements (goods and services) into preferred vendor agreements, working with Procurement to identify opportunities to optimise and leverage regional spend.• Assist both the Procurement team and business stakeholders with the management of new vendor creation, risk and quality reviews, completion of vendor management checks (internal & external), spend category management.• Ensure end to end maintenance of the Vendor Masterfile, managing all records and documentation and conducting periodic vendor data maintenance and updates at agreed intervals.• Conducting quarterly supply chain performance reviews and reports.• Supporting the Procurement team in ensuring completion of the firms complete risk and vendor screening procedures (e.g. IT and Business Continuity assessments).• Ensure accurate capture of procurement data to feed into the firms Finance System e.g. LPOs, invoices etc, ensuring meaningful and accurate data is collected, reconciled and managed appropriately.• Day to Day management of the vendor management process and coordination with the relevant departments on all areas of enquiry.Customer• Build internal customer relationships with key function leads and build collaborative relationships with common goal of optimising functional procurement objectives.• Support development of external vendor relationships with key partners in the markets for all areas of category spend.• Responsible for day to day support of functional vendor management activities, including data inputting, amendments, vendor reviews and screening.• Ensure internal customer satisfaction with Procurement services.Internal Process• Work with business partners to ensure understanding of the firm’s policies, processes and procedures. Identifying needs and implementation options in order to provide guidance in the delivery of efficient procurement processes and tools in the region.• Escalate any issues to the Procurement Operations Manager for resolution.• Support design and implementation of any new opportunities/improvements within vendor management scope of delivery.• Support risk management and mitigation approach identification.• Manage and execute reporting and analysis as required.• Supports risk management and mitigation approach identification, as well as execution for agreements.• Manages the risk, quality and independence process and promotes fair trade within the firm.Learning & Growth• Capture templates and standards into a repository to build the team’s own knowledge management database.• Proactively keeps up to date and informed of new technology advancements and market innovations to improve vendor management efficiency and risk management.• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures.• Responsible for the continuing professional development of self.• Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed.

    Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesEducation• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field required.Language• Fluency in written and spoken English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.Overall Experience• 1+ years of experience in a Procurement, Finance or Administration role.Specific Experience• Experience in a highly demanding team-orientated role.• Experience in managing multiple stakeholders and high volume requirements.• Experience within the Middle East is an advantage.Knowledge and Skills• Knowledge of vendor management principles and key technologies /platforms.• Knowledge / experience of market leading ERP systems, including the vendor management modules.• Knowledge of implementing cost improvements.• Strong liaison skills, with the ability to maintain geographical relationships.• Excellent people management skills, ability to work within a team and develop excellent relationships with co-workers and wider stakeholders.• Ability to adhere to and implement corporate procurement policies.• Strong ability to collaborate across functions.• Strong customer service orientation.• Organisation, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity.• Strong verbal and written communication skills.• Ethical Conduct.

    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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    IFS – Finance – FP&A Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.Our Financial Analysis and Reporting team is responsible for managing PwC’s financial risk through financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and tactical consulting. As part of the team, you’ll help with budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting, shared services and financing.The FP&A team is tasked to support the business with regular local and global reporting, managing the budgeting process, and provide relevant analysis to give more insights about the performance and the trend that helps the leadership to make timely decisions. The FP&A business analysis manager has primary responsibility to support the business and the Finance leadership through analysing the monthly reports and providing commentary and insights on the performance from different aspects by LoS, by country, by function, etc.Primary duties and responsibilitiesCore• Review monthly results & performance and prepare variances and trend analysis summaries covering the different angels from Line of• Services, Business Units, countries, legal entities, platforms, products, etc.• Review Balance sheet, Net Investment & WIP movements highlighting any key issues or risks.• Provide support in budgeting & forecasting processes through preparing historical analysis as well as future projection based on the trend and the agreed assumptions.• Liaise with different functions and work on supporting analysis for the different areas (cashflow with Treasury, effective tax rates with Firm Tax, etc)• Understand the business requirement for the different teams and liaise with the data modeling and the internal reporting teams within the FP&A function to bring sustainable solutions for reporting and data visualisation.• Provide support in annual reporting to leadership• Provide support in preparing monthly performance summary• Support with ad-hoc analysis requested by Business or Finance leadership.Customer• Business partner with LoS – IFS – OneFinance, and maintain ongoing open channels of communication for business discussions.• Liaise with ICV team on improvement plans, and provide the supporting analysis• Liaise with global teams and align on standard reporting & data visualisation for leadershipInternal Process• Documentation of regular processes and engage with the Financial Controls team to update and implement the policies, procedures relevant to the FP&A – BA section.• Conduct a monthly check list of all carried activities and ensure all completed on time.• Support all period end closing analysis as appropriateLearning & Growth• Keep self updated with all changes in the data visualisation area• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures• Responsible for the continuing professional development of self and junior team members• Support internal knowledge management best practices, creating communities of practice both within own team and across wider function• Act as a key liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed• Establish a healthy working environment for employees

    Education• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field required• Professional qualification, CPA, CMA certification or similar requiredLanguage• Fluency in spoken and written English with excellent communication skills, proficiency in Arabic is an advantageOverall Experience• 5+ years of experience in a Finance / Business analysis of which at least 2 years are in a management roleSpecific Experience• Demonstrated experience with financial accounting reporting and analysis.• Experience in building visual analysis and demonstrate areas of strengths and weaknesses• Exposure to global best practices and trends in the Finance domainTechnical Skills• Strong financial, analytical and accounting skills• Excellent level of accuracy to a high level of detail• Excellent calculation and analytical skills• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills• Excellent digital reporting and presentation skills (Power BI,etc)• In depth knowledge of financial operations and processes, including accounting, reporting and financial control activities• In depth understanding of general/international accounting standards and practicesSoft Skills• Ability to influence senior management and to maintain a strong working relationship with managers across the organization• Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity needed• Skilled in maintaining client relationships• Strong liaison skills, with the ability to maintain geographical relationships• Strong problem solving skills• Excellent customer service skills• Strong work ethic• Ethical Conduct

    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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    Project Manager | Xerox Emirates LLC

    Employment: Full Time

    Strategy & Planning• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. (K.O meetings – Transition scope)• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. (Emails, Status update Queries, Project updates)• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis. (Daily /Weekly status updates – Drop Box)• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.(Internal & External Meetings)• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.(MS Project)• Track project milestones and deliverables. (Key)• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas. (Key)• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle. (to ensure on time completions of projects)• Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. (RCA , Risk Analysis, Lessons Learnt)• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management. (ISDP & TTMP)Acquisition & Deployment• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. (Resource Planning, Weekly delivery planning meetings)• Draft and submit recommendations subsequent to budget changes when/where necessary. (Variations within implementations)• Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company. (Docucare, Analysts, Engineers)• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitment if necessary during project cycle. (Mega deals / Qtr end implementations etc)Operational Management• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end. (Project Scope & Timelines)• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel. (Technical lead/Account Manager etc)• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team. (Team Spirit)• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path. (Both XEM & Client)• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations. (Use templates)• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. (Changes are a constant hence be proactive to identify those early)• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.(Mentor & Coach)• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.

    Knowledge & Experience• [5+] years direct work experience in a project management, implementation capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.• Strong familiarity with project management software, such as [MS Project, MS Office]• Technically competent with various software programs, such as [SAP/SFDC]an advantage.Formal Education & Certification• University degree or college diploma in the field of [IT / Science preferable].• Certifications in [PMI,ITIL,]• Proficient to use [MSProject, MS Office].

    Xerox Corporation is an $11 billion technology leader that innovates the way the world communicates, connects and works every day across the globe in more than 160 countries. Xerox Emirates is a joint venture of Xerox Corporation & the Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba Group.
    Xerox Emirates reaches out to small and mid-size businesses, large enterprises, governments, graphic communications providers and partners who serve them.
    We embrace the increasingly complex world of paper and digital, Office and mobile, Personal and social. We automate, personalize, package, analyze and secure information to keep our customers moving at an accelerated pace.
    We market the entire range of Xerox digital copy, scan, print products, solutions & Managed Print Services offerings in the UAE. The product portfolio includes high-end digital production publishing and printing systems, networked color & mono laser printers & digital multi-functional office devices and solutions. Xerox Emirates Services division offers solutions for Information Management, Business Process Outsourcing & Transportation.
    Xerox Emirates is ISO 9001:2008 certified for the Quality Management System which supports Customer Service, Logistics Operations, and Information Technology Services Management. More

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    Telecom Business Process Architect / Analyst for a Major Telco Company | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Full Time

    Telecom Business Process Architects/Analysts up to 35k Sar+ for a Major Telco Company in Riyadh, KSA.• Manage end-to-end processes of telecom operator business processes per TMFORUM Business Process Framework (eTOM)• Assess existing business processes, identify requirements for process improvement and redesign• Build business process performance management framework• Ensure all processes are developed and documented in accordance with the eTOM and Telecom Operator Standards, and are accessible and available for business process stakeholders via the business process management tool

    • POSITION: Telecom Business Process Architects/Analysts• SALARY: up to 35,000 SAR all-inclusive, depending on experience and qualifications, plus benefits per KSA Labor Law• HIRING COMPANY: Major Telecommunications Company• WORK LOCATION: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia• AVAILABILITY: Immediately available will be prioritized (1 month max)• EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-timeCANDIDATE PROFILE:• Open to ANY nationality, Male or Female• Currently residing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is preferredQUALIFICATIONS:• Degree holder in Telecommunications Engineering or any related field• With certifications in Business Process Framework (eTOM) and ITIL• Minimum 3 years of experience in a practical process management role in a telecom company• Excellent understanding of telecom organizations and established record of experience in Telecom Business Process Architecture• Full understanding of OSS/BSS processes with in-depth experience in re-engineering/redesigning processes per current eTOM standards• Proficiency in business process modeling, governance and tools (BPM Tools)• With expertise in design processing, process governance, mapping, gap analysis• With expertise in the following domains:- Core Telecom Functions- Network/Mobile Access Operations/Transport Operations (Process – Modeling Design)- And Fulfillment Assurance / Revenue Management/Billing (Problem Handling ProcessService Handling Process, Service Planning, Network Provisioning Process, Service Quality Process, Supplier Partner Management Process)• Skills required: general management, organizational skills, conceptual thinking and analytics, presentation skills, leadership skills, creativity, and excellent communication skills

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    Compliance Analyst, 6 Month Contract | Swisslinx Middle East

    Employment: Contract

    Compliance Analyst, 6 month contract (start October 2020)On behalf of our client, an international bank in UAE, Swisslinx Middle East is looking for a Compliance Analyst to join their well-established office in DIFC.The role is a 6 month contract that will start in October 2020 and terminate on April 2021.

    To be considered for this role, candidates must demonstrate:• Minimum 5 years experience in Compliance within Corporate or Investment Banking• Prior regional experience with regulators in GCC• Strong knowledge of financial crime• Experience working in an International Bank• Fluency in Arabic (preferred)• Currently based in UAE• Available to start in October 2020If you are interested in the role and fit all the requirements, please apply online.Please note: shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Swisslinx Middle East is a leading executive search firm in the region. We specialise in recruitment solutions, talent acquisition and career advice across a wide range of markets within the financial services sector.
    We are located in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) which gives us unrivalled access to onshore Middle Eastern clients and candidates. We also partner with clients in London, Zurich, Geneva, Zug, Frankfurt and Paris and have been instrumental in establishing onshore Middle Eastern and Emerging Market teams.
    We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients helping them develop successful, sustainable businesses. Transparency, trust and discretion drive the way in which we mediate between clients and candidates and ensure we consistently deliver results. More

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    Strategic Advisor | Parisima Talent

    Employment: Full Time

    • Serve as liaison between staff, executives, senior leaders, and CEO, regarding company climate, employee well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning• Assist the human resources department with new hires, including documentation and onboarding, and collaborate to address and resolve all employee concerns• Oversee daily operations through collaboration with senior management and department leaders, performing an array of administrative tasks from managing calendars, generating correspondence, maintaining hard copy and electronic files, planning and coordinating annual corporate meetings, and scheduling facilities• Build and develop relationships with all employees for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness into existing operations, and help to define new operational strategies, working with CEO and executives on special projects• Serve as a subject matter expert, handling inquiries and developing action plans to address them, and assisting with the preparation and dissemination of communications

    • Master’s degree in Business Administration or similar field• 7 – 8+ years in a business or executive management role• Proven experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments• Excellent communicator in written and verbal form• Extremely versatile, dedicated to efficient productivity• Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives

    Parisima specialises in building high performing workforces that improve business performance. Our experience has demonstrated that the most effective organisations view their employees as their most important asset and view Talent Management as a holistic end-to-end complementary process.
    Whether it’s a partial or fully outsourced recruitment solution or a focus on a particular area of your talent acquisition cycle, our solutions are tailored to address your specific challenges. We are experts in optimising talent acquisition and resourcing functions to build high performing organisations with high performing individuals.
    Through key strategic partnerships, Parisima is the only organisation in the Middle East that specialises in addressing the full employee lifecycle. This includes Hiring (talent acquisition, applicant-tracking systems, assessments for recruitment and development) and Retention (employee engagement surveys, employee recognition and reward programs and executive leadership programs). More

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    Head of Software Engineering | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    As the Head of Software Engineering, you will be tasked with the overall responsibilities of the software development function from product scale-up, streamlining operations and driving the growth of the business and team.You will be responsible for establishing the most effective, cost optimising and profitable product and software roadmap for the business.Client DetailsOur client is a business that has seen rapid success and growth in the region and are now looking to bring in the Head of Software Engineering to drive and facilitate their exiting expansion plans.Description* Drive software development and technology strategy across multiple platforms, including web, android, and iOS in multiple languages.* Lead software development team to develop, document and maintain cutting-edge web and mobile based application.* Drive improvements in the development practice of continuous delivery and promote enhancements and upgrades where applicable.* Establish software engineering best practices include agile, continuous delivery, micro services,etc.* Provide leadership, management, and technical vision to entire engineering team.Job Offer* Opportunity to join a growing Middle East technology platform.* Generous tax-free salary* Relocation and family benefits

    * Bachelor’s degree in computer science with a minimum of 10 years relevant software development experience.* Ability to step into a senior leadership position responsible for building, motivating and leading high performing development team.* Previous successful track record of building and scaling web and mobile based applications.

    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