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    Account Driver | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Clients & MarketsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryLine of Service Overview:In order to deliver a first-class service to our clients, we need a first-class Account Driver. Account driver will be a member of the Clients & Market team – Internal Firm Services (IFS), which is a network of specialist support professionals and includes Business Development, marketing, recruitment, human capital, finance, technology, learning and development, procurement, to name but a few. Each team plays a vital role in making sure we have all the right resources, services and technology across our business.We are seeking to recruit a confident, dynamic and experienced individual who will be responsible for driving a portfolio of 6-8 PwC Key accounts in Egypt. Working directly with members of the clients & markets team, industry drivers, line of service drivers and the wider team across the ME region.Responsibilities:- Establish and nurture strong relationships with clients across all levels of the organisations and have the ability to articulate challenges and work with the Account Lead Partners to develop relationship effectiveness, establishing and developing long-term client relationships, effectively representing client needs to ensure appropriate solutions are brought to the client.- Drive “best in class account management” drawing together a strategic account plan, helping deliver account planning workshops and supporting the partner in establishing xLoS teams who collaborate on opportunities and harness firm-wide propositions.- Work closely with colleagues to share experiences, best practises and encourage innovative/market leading activities.- Collaborate with colleagues across different competences within our Clients & Markets team to bring our clients high value solutions- Attend and/or chair relevant internal business development meetings and drive subsequent actions.- Take a keen interest in industry trends and the impact it will have on PwC’s clients, and use the latest business development and marketing tools to help shape the clients’ thinking and PwC’s success in the market.

    – Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Engineering, Business, Finance or Marketing.- The role is to be based in Cairo and familiarity with the Egypt market, and Connections with key clients is strongly preferred.- Understand and (where possible) experience of the Government, Transport and Logistics industries .- Exposure to sales processes and commercial acumen.- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office, Spreadsheets, Email communication, Social Media).- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.- Experience of account management and relationship Management in a large corporate environment.- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Fluent in English.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Consulting, Finance & Accounting Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismFinanceManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryAt PwC Middle East Consulting, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the best across industry and professional functional advisory services. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep industry expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. Our Consulting practice currently focuses on several core industry sectors including (Consumer and Industrial Products & Services, Energy, Utilities & Mining, Financial Services, Government, Health Industries, Finance Function, People and Organisations, and Technology).ResponsibilitiesAs a Director, y ou will be working within the Finance & Accounting team, which provides advisory services focused on the CFO agenda. The team works across a broad range of industries and delivers projects throughout the Middle East region. The work we typically undertake includes: – Defining Finance Function Strategy and designing Finance Function operating model – Designing Organisation Structure for Finance – Developing Finance Policies and Processes – Designing Costing and Enterprise Performance Management As a competency, you will support multiple Industry Verticals. However, we expect you to bring expertise in Industrial Products, Telecom, Financial Sector, Oil and Gas or Government Sector. In addition to the above, you will be responsible for: – Proactively lead the practice by setting strategy, drive the development of new business in the market, and provide technical advice across disciplines- Building strong networks within the firm to spot and capitalize on opportunities to get involved in projects that others are leading across a number of different business units and sectors- Identifying and discussing key issues with our clients to identify potential opportunities- Responsibility for a majority of day to day client communications- Responsibility to shape and deliver various projects that exceed the expectations of our clients and our own assignment quality criteria- Manage and deliver large projects by developing the project team, assessing engagement risks throughout, driving conclusions, and reviewing / challenging the output produced by the team- Responsibility for management of engagement financials- Helping to grow and develop our team through hands on training and coaching

    Qualifications/Educational background – Masters or MBA  – Finance and/or Technology (preferable) – Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting  or Technology  Years of Experience – 12+ years of experience in a similar industry / role within professional services/external consulting Requirements- Arabic Speaking is preferred- Experience in conducting Finance Function assessments and opportunity funneling for pilots – Experience in providing process expertise for implementation in end-to-end processes (Order to Cash, Record to Report, Procure to Pay) covering design and implementation – Experience in designing operating models, governance and communication frameworks within Finance Function – Good understanding of change management and coaching needs to adopt in client environments – Experience with implementation and/or implementation supervision of full life cycle ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Others) – Proven Track Record in Sales of Professional Services of US$ 1.5 million – 2.5 million annually – Proven track record in Revenue Under Management (implementation oversight and control) of US$ 1.5 million

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Consulting, Fixed Asset Management & Valuations – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Finance Transformation Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers and treasurers to optimise the structure of their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. We support our clients by addressing the challenges of achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back office opportunities and support to the business through insight and challenge.We would like to hear from Senior Associates with experience of working in the enterprise asset management consulting space, with specific focus on the following areas:- Fixed asset register creation and reconstruction including componentization and useful life assessment- Plant and equipment appraisal and tangible asset valuation for various purposes including financial reporting, mergers, acquisitions and disposals- Fixed asset analytics including data collection, reconciliations and classifications – Fixed asset capital expenditure optimisations, cost projections and operational Key Performance Indicators Business process reviews & technology / systems implementations, specifically focusing on the fixed asset function of the organisation- Fixed asset policies and procedures including capitalisations, additions, transfers, tracking and disposals

    Requirements: – Location : Currently based in KSA (preferable, but not mandatory) – Language Skills : Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English and Arabic – Education : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Accounting & Financial Management, Engineering and preferably a Masters to combine technical and financial qualification – Preferable qualifications : RICS, ASA or Taqeem – Years of Experience : 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in tangible assets valuation practice of an accounting, consulting, quantity surveying or insurance firms- Experience applying tangible Assets valuation approaches and methods to develop valuation models- Experience performing/reviewing tangible assets valuation for financial reporting and other purpose- Experience working with Fixed Asset Registers in asset intensive industries- Engineering aptitude and understanding of various tangible assets types combined with problem solving skills- Data analysis skills utilizing digital tools such as Alteryx and Power BI- Perform market research to gather cost and market information- Report writing experience in accordance with International Valuation Standards requirements- Experience implementing International Financial Reporting Standards and/or International Public Accounting Standards with specific focus Property, Plant and Equipment, Impairment of Assets, and Fair Value Measurement”- Exposure to previous enterprise asset management projects, preferably in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a consulting capacity. – Strong passion for client service delivery and collaborative team work – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.  The role offers some flexibility in working hours, depending on the specific projects and client delivery expectations – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    IT Technician | Privilege

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Installing and configuring hardware and software components to ensure usability.Troubleshooting hardware and software issues.Ensuring electrical safety standards are met.Repairing or replacing damaged hardware.Upgrading the entire system to enable compatible software on all computers.Installing and upgrading anti-virus software to ensure security at the user level.Performing tests and evaluations of new software and hardware.Providing support to users and being the first point of contact for error reporting.Establishing good relationships with all departments and colleagues.Conducting daily backup operations.Managing technical documentation.

    Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.2+ years of experience in computer networks and systems maintenance.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Good interpersonal skills.Proficient in database programming and software installation.Attention to detail.Good problem-solving skills.

    Group of Companies involved in Luxury Retail, Investment, IT, Telecom, Consultancy and General Trading. More

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    Deals, Transaction Services – Valuations – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismDealsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryDeals, Transaction Services – Valuations – Manager – Abu DhabiA career in our Valuations practice, within Deals Transaction Services, will provide you the opportunity to help organisations realise the potential of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and capital markets. In short, we help some of the world’s leading companies originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company.Our team helps organisations unlock greater deal value by providing robust value opinions and transaction model business advisory. As part of the team, you’ll research financial risks, provide forecast analysis, and develop financial models that assists our team in providing fair and accurate valuation advice and ultimately helps our clients enhance their deal value.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 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:- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.- Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Software Development Manager, After Market Services | Amazon.ae

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job summaryAt Amazon, we’re working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you’d like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.We are looking for Software Development Managers to be based in Cairo, Egypt with 10+ years of solid Software development experience involving solving complex problems, to work on some of the key initiatives planned to support our rapid evolution and growth of Amazon International Expansion Business. and in the process solve some of the most challenging problems.Key job responsibilitiesWe are looking for a seasoned software development manager to lead and drive the team’s technical direction, strategizing and shaping our long-term vision and architecture:- You will own major deliverables end-to-end, drive roadmaps, and provide technical leadership to the engineering team.- You’ll be responsible for the overall development life cycle of the solution and manage complex projects with significant bottom line impact.- Work with product managers in developing a strategy and road map to provide compelling capabilities for the vendors community that helps them succeed in their business goals.- Work closely with senior engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.- Instill best practices for software development and documentation, assure designs meet requirements, and deliver high-quality work on tight schedules.- Project management – prioritization , planning of projects and features, Stakeholder management and tracking of external commitments.- Operational Excellence – monitoring & operation of production services.- Demonstrated capability to provide depth and breadth technical leadership to agile teams.

    Basic Qualifications – Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field- 7+ years of experience as a software developer- 5+ years of software development manager experience- Excellent problem solving abilities and object-oriented design skills- Fluency and experience in object-oriented programming languages, like Java- A thorough understanding of software development in a team and a strong track record of shipping software- Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences- The ability to handle multiple competing priorities- Experience developing and executing a software roadmap- Experience managing front-end, back-end, and services-oriented software systemsPreferred Qualifications S – Graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science or related field- 10+ years’ professional experience in software development- Experience building and operating mission critical, highly scalable distributed softwares and systems- Demonstrated capability to provide depth and breadth technical leadership to agile teams

    Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae. More

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    Digital Marketing Manager – Fintech | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse is working in partnership with a leading Fintech group which have interests in cryptocurrency. Our client is looking to hire a senior marketing professional who will lead the overall marketing activity and strategic planning on behalf of the business.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly successful team, contributing towards the business growth through the planning and execution of campaigns and initiatives which increase brand awareness, conversion rate and market share. This is a senior role which will work very closely alongside stakeholders in a consultative capacity to provide recommendations regarding the marketing strategy and budget allocation to deliver the best ROI. The responsibilities will be heavily geared towards affiliate marketing and building partnerships with key influencers and thought leaders in the crypto/tech space. In addition, you will monitor all sales and client acquisition data from a variety of marketing channels to ensure the marketing spend is utilised in the most efficient and profitable way. A background in finance, investment or fintech with a strong knowledge and interest in cryptocurrency would be highly advantageous. Our client is looking to hire an individual with an entrepreneurial spirit who can adapt positively to ever changing market demands and contribute towards the organisation’s ambitious growth plans in the region.

    To be considered for this role you should have a Degree in marketing or related field with 10 years proven track record in developing successful marketing strategies within Financial Services/Tech, with at least 1 year’s exposure to working in Crypto Industry. Our client is looking for someone with a generalist marketing skillset, however the key background they require is someone who has led digital campaigns, affiliate marketing strategies and user acquisition.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    Business Development Manager | Qatar Datamation Systems (QDS)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Generate new leads, identify and contact decision-makers, screen potential business opportunities, select the deals inline with strategies, and lead and facilitate pitch logistics• Foster and develop relationships with customers/clients• Manage proposal response process, including detailed RFP requirements, content creation, and inputs from various sources• Support deal structure and pricing with business value analysis; negotiate prices for proactive bids and proposals• Have a good understanding of the businesses’ Microsoft products or services and be able to advise others about them• Ensure staff are on board throughout the organisation, and understand the need for change and what is required of them• Discuss promotional strategy and activities with the marketing department• Keep abreast of trends and changes in the business world.• Help to plan sales campaigns• Create a sales pipeline• Increase sales of the business• Carry out sales forecasts and analysis and present your findings to senior management

    Salary:
    QAR
    15,000 to 18,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Bachelor’s degree in business or management• Successful track record in B2B sales and negotiation• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Working experience with sales techniques• Proficiency with data analysis, forecasting, and budgetingPreferred Qualifications• Experience with CRM software • 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Solutions Sales • Must have 3+ years of Qatar market experience.

    QDS has strengthened its play and expanded its presence in the regional IT solutions, services and support market by building long-term relationships with customers and principals.

    Since its inception in 1983, QDS has been growing from strength to strength blending the latest of technology with impeccable business acumen and meeting the most challenging requirements of a fastevolving IT landscape through strategic joint ventures, world class vendor alliances, extensive and strategic vertical focus and a well trained and talented workforce of over 150 professionals.

    Today, QDS provides a wide range of fully integrated IT based business solutions that addresses almost the entire market spectrum, spanning various verticals like Banking and Finance, Healthcare, Government, Education, Oil and Gas, Telecommunication and Private sectors backed by high quality customer Support. More