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  • IT Technician | OilExec

    Employment: Contract

    – Maintenance, installing and upgrading the company computers/systems- Provide technical support to the client regarding installing and updating Windows 10- Performs email and system back ups- Configuration and troubleshooting of desktops/laptops

    – Bachelor’s in Engineering (Electronics and Communication) or equivalent.- With at least 3 – 5 years relevant experience with strong IT background in maintenance, installing and upgrading Windows 10.Job Duration: Until December 2020 (extendable depends on the project and/or performance)Candidates must be available in UAE and can join as soon as possible.

    OilExec International strives to be recognised as a market leader in traditional and web-based recruitment and staffing solutions for the global oil and gas industry. The principal goals of the company are:
    To provide tools and services that improve our clients’ recruitment business processes, resulting in measurable economies of costs, time and human resources.
    To facilitate both Jobseekers’ access to worldwide oil and gas industry employment opportunities and recruiter’s access to international professional personnel.
    OilExec International achieves these goals through a combination of traditional HR recruitment methodology enhanced by the technological functionality of OilExec’s online job-posting and resume database. More

  • Office Manager – Arabic Speaking | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse is working with an international Professional Services Organisation who is looking to hire a proven Office Manager. Due to current restrictions we are considering candidates who are currently based in Abu Dhabi.For this role it is absolutely crucial that you have experience managing an office within the UAE for a credible organisation. In addition to standard administrative duties, you shall work closely with other global offices to ensure that all employee records are correct, recruitment needs are covered and that annual reviews and reports are completed on time. You will also manage all vendors and third party agreements, re-negotiating costs and managing renewals. The office is centrally located with parking and shops within easy distance.

    The successful candidate should currently be residing in Abu Dhabi and will have experience in a professional services, financial services, legal or banking environment.You should be bilingual, with excellent communications skills both written and verbal in Arabic and English. You will possess administrative and office management experience of at least five years within a professional services environment.The successful candidate will be confident and motivated. You will be able to instill professionalism in your colleagues and will have fantastic stakeholder management. This is a superb permanent opportunity to secure an engaging role with the scope to develop your skill-set further in a global corporation. There is an annual discretionary bonus in addition to good medical cover and annual flight allowance.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

  • Software Engineer – Video Surveillance | Aquila Consulting

    Employment: Full Time

    Aquila Consulting are working in partnership with an international Security Manufacturer operating across the MENA region. Due to project wins in the UAE and surrounding GCC, they have an opening for a Software Engineer specialising in the Video Surveillance industry.This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company in a niche sector where you will be fully trained on new software and technologies. The client can offer you a stable career with a defined growth path and full training on their Artificial Intelligence Software.- The ideal candidate will report into the Project Manager, working autonomously, conducting site health checks, configuring IP addresses, troubleshooting and resolving project issues alongside the client on site.- You will be responsible for report writing and presenting findings to your team.- This will involve travel to various project sites in the UAE and surrounding GCC.

    – MCSE OR CISCO certified or equivalent- Software Engineering experience- Must have a valid UAE DL- Willingness to learn new technologies and products including AI- Will ideally have experience in Image Processing, VMS/Video Analytics and camera optics- Must have at least 2 years of experience in server configuration and networking- You must be able to work independently and be able to communicate ideas and findings directly to the client on site and to the team based in the UK and Dubai.- Excellent communication skills both verbal written- Must be willing to travel GCC wide

    Aquila Consulting is a Dubai based talent recruitment company established by individuals with unrivalled recruitment expertise in Global Search and Selection. We offer our clients a partner-centric, personalised, and mature approach to focusing and delivering on their international talent requirements.
    What makes us stand out from the crowd is the rigor and passion we bring to the recruitment process. We offer unparalleled performance, transparency, and advocacy, taking the time to fully understand your organisational vision, culture, structure and leadership needs.
    Aquila Consulting pride ourselves on seamlessly delivering the most efficient time and cost saving recruitment solution for your business. More

  • Assurance – Core Assurance – Experienced Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.To really stand out and make us? for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. 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 an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Invite and provide evidence-based feedback in a timely and constructive manner.- Share and collaborate effectively with others.- Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements.- Validate data and analysis for accuracy and relevance.- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.- Keep up-to-date with technical developments for business area.- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in written form.- Seek opportunities to learn about other cultures and other parts of the business across the Network of PwC firms.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Preferred skills- Solid knowledge of IFRS.- Candidate must be fluent in Arabic.- CPA / ACCA is preferable.Minimum years experience required- 1-2 years of experience as external auditor in big 4 firms.

    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

  • Assurance – ACE – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Assurance Transformation Centre of Excellence practice, within Assurance Transformation Services, will provide you with the opportunity to be responsible for developing functions in PwC that support audit engagement teams and audit quality efforts. You’ll focus on enhancing our services related to data auditing, business analytics, visualisation and leveraging of analytic technologies to evaluating complex Enterprise Systems for audit and non audit services.As part of our team, you’ll work with a broad and diverse range of clients, providing you with exposure to businesses of varying sizes, industries and complexity. You’ll use cutting edge technology working virtually on various audit engagements. You’ll develop specialist Assurance knowledge and play a key role in improving the quality and efficiency of our audits and lead innovation in a range of areas, with an initial focus on pensions assets and liabilities, share based payments, and the audit of Tax.

    ResponsibilitiesAs an Associate, you’ll 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. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Proactively assist the team in various aspects of the project- Prepare deliverables- Contribute to the development of your own and team’s technical acumen- Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues- Ensure you are adhering to compliance matters- Work on developing internal relationships and your PwC brand

    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

  • Account Manager – Business Development | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    In a business where are our people are our products and assets inspiring excellence in how we engage with our clients is something that we are passionate about. As Market Segment Account Centric Business Development Manager, you will be focusing on multiple Core accounts within a Market Segment, drive global accounts strategy, rigorous account planning and relationship development across the client(s) organization .The opportunityAs part of the primary account team, reporting to the regions Business Development Leader and with close connection to some of EY’s senior leaders (Global Client Service Partners – also called the GCPS), your time will be focused on Go to Market activities to enable achievement of objective around account satisfaction, sales/pipeline and margin.Your key responsibilities- Drives revenue, sales and relationships on multiple Core account- Being connected to your client’s business agenda and leveraging the global EY network to connect our clients to the right people- Being insightful through proactively sharing relevant metrics, trends and strategies to address and reach client needs- Advising the GCSP on account planning, strategy and managing key sales opportunities- Facilitate client sessions – for example client facilitated sessions, Alliance introductions and exploration workshops etc.- Helping to develop broad and deep client relationships- Serving as a strategic advisory to the GCSP on the cross selling of our services, execution of the sales pipeline, reviewing deals, pricing and negotiations- Engaging with the account teams in the field to support on their most important pursuits- Leverage and drive strategic pursuits tools, which include EY sales tools, processes and methodologies- Instill strategic commercial/pricing methodology to optimize account margin and participate in deal review process as required

    Skills and attributes for success- Must be able to work within a matrixed organization-balancing the needs of the client against firm initiatives and goals- Networking with and assessing the needs of C-suite buyer/influencers and building rapport to ensure that EY are the provider of choice- Being responsive and accountable for entire accounts’ activity from improving relations, starting new connections enhancing EY’s top of mind within our Core accounts and any other required activates.- Strong ability to focus on commercial outcomes that align with the interests of our clients- Passionate about collaboration, teaming and sharing best practice.To qualify you must have- 5+ years of experience in new business penetration and existing account management- Demonstrable negotiation and influencing skills- Experience in delivering business development support in complex multi-country environments- Worked with formal tendering processes and procedure and been part of pulling together exceptional standards of proposals- Exposure to senior leaders, both internal and external, displaying examples of needs assessment and a focus on mutually beneficial solutions- Exposure to and an understanding of working with people of many cultures and diversity- Experience working in the Entertainment, Media or Consumer products industry.Ideally, you will also have- A business/commercial degree or post graduate.- Experience in budgeting and account forecasting.- People management and development experience.- Great knowledge of market activities.- Good business related experience background.What we look forWe are looking for people who can combine, great listening skills, collaboration, influencing and commercial acumen. Being able thrive in an ever changing, diverse, multi-cultural environment where we expect exceptional quality and show passion for your work will set you up for success.What working for 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:- Exposure to some of the greatest colleagues and clients in the industry- Support, feedback and coaching in a culture that values operational excellence- Career potential to grow both within the MENA region and globally- A culture that will encourage you to grow you skills and strengths for your own betterment as well as that or EYAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory 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

  • Assurance – OAS – FS – Robotics Process Automation Developer – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryResponsible for development of Robotics Automation Solution and responsible for developing the Business Process Document and a medium level Technical Design DocumentResponsibilitiesStrategic- Work with development team to determine and prioritize project objectives, critical success factors and design of the efficient automated solution  People- Manage project expectation and coherent member of a delivery team- Establish healthy working relations and with client stakeholders and internal team members- Manage and align with the business/technical team on the detailed solution from Design to implementationOperational- Manage requirements gathering, customizations, development, testing and deployment of Robotics Solution- Perform system analysis, technical design and develop project plans for business and technical initiatives- Ensure all documentation, processes and methodologies used in the various phases of solution development and implementation are in accordance with the client’s standardsFunctional- Developing and configuring automation processes as per the technical design document (TDD) to meet the defined requirements.- Developing new processes/tasks/objects using core workflow principles that are efficient, well structured, maintainable and easy to understand.- Compiling with and helping to enforce design and coding standards, policies and procedures.- Ensuring documentation is well maintained where required.- Ensuring quality of coded components by performing thorough testing .- Working collaboratively with test teams during the Product test and UAT phases to fix assigned bugs with quality.- Reporting status, issues and risks to the Technical Lead on a regular basis.- Improving skills in digital technologies by completing requisite certification/training.- Strong skills in Excel macros, Visual Basic scripts or other configuration/scripting type technology- Experience with UI elements, APIs, Database interfaces is a plus

    Key Skills & CompetenciesFunctional- Strong Robotics Automation Project Development Skills- Certification in any of the Robotics Development tools (UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere)- Mandatory- Basic knowledge design principles and modular programming techniques- Basic knowledge and understanding of SDLC and Agile (SCRUM Framework) / Waterfall methodologiesBehavioral – Self-motivated, team player, action and results oriented- Well organized, good communication and reporting skills- Verbal and communication skills- Fluency in English is essential and Bilingual skills in Arabic language will be an added advantage – Problem solving skillsKey RelationshipsInternal- Cross Functional Project Team Members- IT Department Team Members- Business Team Members External- IT Contractors and Vendors- Service ProvidersEducation & Experience- Bachelor’s in information technology – Mandatory- 5 years of Hands on experience in Robotic automation projects – Mandatory- At least 2 RPA project (end to end implementation, not just PoC) should be executed in a Robotic automation product

    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

  • Temporary Personal Assistant / Office Administrator | Black Pearl

    Employment: Part Time

    Our client, a technology company, is currently looking for a Temporary Personal Assistant / Office Administrator for their operation in Abu Dhabi. This role will report directly to the CEO and will have the following responsibilities:- Diary management- Travel arrangement- Minutes taking- Chasing and processing invoices- Ordering and managing office supplies- Record keeping- Email managementGiven the current situation, the person will only be required to work 30 hours to 35 hours per week or between 4 to 5 hours per day. She will be assigned to work on Hamdan Street or Al Maryah Island. This will be outsourced through a third party agency.

    To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:- Must have at least 3 years of general administrative support- Excellent command of English- Familiar in creating various reports using Microsoft application- Willing to work even after working hours- Willing to work on a part time basisTo know more about other roles we have, please visit our website – www.blackperalconsult.com

    Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.
    Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.
    Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market. More