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    Oracle Technical Consultant – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.About the rolePwC is opening a new Technology & Innovation Center in Cairo that will deliver high quality technology solutions to consulting Clients across the globe. The Centre will provide a broad suite of skills and services to our clients, ranging from Packaged Applications such as SAP & Oracle, to Cloud services utilising AWS, Azure and Google, as well as expanding our existing Managed Services capabilities.  The center is looking to expand rapidly and we are looking for enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for technology and client delivery to help shape and form this new venture.  We are seeking to recruit Oracle Technical Consultants to join our team in Cairo.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 1 full lifecycle implementation projects working in a technical/architecture capacity. They will have implementation experience in at least 1 Oracle ERP and Cloud SaaS based Oracle applications   You will be part of a team that reports to the Service Delivery Director and will be an integral part of the team based in Cairo, as well as those delivering client transformation programmes across the PwC Global Network, including the UK, Germany and Middle East. As an Oracle Technical  Consultant, you will play a key role in the following areas:   – Supporting the developing the Technical Solution Design for the technical solution underpinning the functional configuration, including integration and data migration – Supporting the development of the Technical Integration Strategy for the products being deployed and any upstream or downstream systems – Supporting the development of the Data Migration strategy for all data being loaded into or provisioned from the Oracle products – Supporting the development of the Detailed Technical design, including SaaS tenants, integration and data migration tools, connectivity, security and IDAM.

    Role Requirements:- Experience in working with enterprise/ERP class systems – Open minded seeking for innovative solutions – Self-Starter Attitude Essential skills & attributes:- Experience in Integration technologies such as Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) & Oracle SOA Suite – Experience in using Report Authoring/Development tools (e.g BI Publisher) – Understanding of Oracle ERP systems, including their underlying technologies and architecture  – Experience in using enterprise data migration and ETL tools such as Informatica and Mulesoft – Understanding of technical infrastructure concepts and technology such as networking, storage, data replication etc. – Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, with potentially multiple assignments – Commitment to personal development in relevant skills – Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills – Strong written, oral and presentation skills – Client relationship skills Education- University Degree

    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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    Executive Assistant to CIO & Investment Team | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a highly reputed Investment Management Company based in Abu Dhabi. They are looking to recruit an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Investment Officer and the Investment Team.Client DetailsThey are seeking out candidates who possess a dynamic and strong personality with the ability to communicate effectively to help sustain a strong relationship with internal and external stakeholders. The role in based in Abu Dhabi.Description* Be the key support contact between the CIO, the investment team and other departments, ensuring efficient communication* Liaise with the key stakeholders to in a professional manner to create and maintain strong relationships* Manage the CIO’s diary and calendar on a regular basis* Arrange all the logistic requirements which include travel bookings, hotel accommodations and mandatory tests* Schedule all internal and external team meetings and take minute, ensuring proper documentation* Format information for internal and external communication as required via emails, presentations, reports in a timely and accurate manner* Maintain discretion and confidentiality, as well as adhere to the policies and procedures of the organizationJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary. Additionally, he/she will receive medical insurance, cash annual flight tickets and education allowance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to further progress their career with a professional entity.

    * 5+ years of experience in Administration working as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar roles supporting Senior Managers.* Experience in Professional Services – Financial Services, Legal, or management consultancies is preferred* The opportunity is open to candidates willing to relocate to UAE provided they have worked within the Professional service industry* Bachelor’s degree is highly regarded* Must have the ability to work independently in a fast and efficient manner, have a switched-on personality and the ability to pre-empt needs and work accordingly.* Must have strong knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite* Ability to deliver to Key Performance Indicators in a regulated environment through one’s own initiative

    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

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    Secretary/Receptionist for The Export-Import Bank of Korea Dubai Office | KOTRA

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Please note that job ads are posted by KOTRA Dubai, but recruited by the COMPANY BELOW.KOTRA Dubai helps UAE-based Korean clients for recruitment.KOTRA Dubai DOESN’T ACCEPT TELEPHONE INQUIRIES.KOTRA Dubai has NO RESPONSIBILITY for the contract between the company below and the applicants.*Company Name: The Export-Import Bank of Korea(Dubai Representative Office)*Company Info: The Export-Import Bank of Korea(KEXIM) is a governmental bank that provides financial solutions for overseas business of Korean enterprises as well as for economic cooperation between Korea and host countries. Dubai office of KEXIM is engaged in economic cooperation activities between Korea and UAE by conducting project development and network management. Dubai Office is established in 2005 and has been operated as a regional hub for MENA. •We are looking for someone who excels in working independently and adapting according to what the office needs.Duties will include, but are not limited to:1. Administrative duties, records-keeping2. Reception and office management3. HR/PR duties like visa processing, and registration and renewal of licenses and contracts4. Secretarial support for supervisors (booking assistance for meetings, business trips, etc)5. Procurement of supplies and services for the office6. Telecommunications main point of contact (phone, email, post)7. Research basic data for reports to HQ8. [optional] Driving office car when needed

    Requirements & Skills•[Preferred] Certificate for Executive Assistant, MS Office Certificate, UAE Driving License, Korean language proficiency test•[Preferred] Residency in UAE for 2 years or more (please specify the period in cover letter)Personable, punctual, able to work under pressure.Driven to learn and improve.

    Since its establishment in 1962 as part of the Koreas first 5-year Economic Plan, KOTRA has been dedicated to creating new export markets and increasing Koreas trade value, which reached $1 trillion in 2011. In the late 1990s, the agency helped Korea overcome the Financial Crisis by starting its foreign direct investment promotion division. And in the last half century, KOTRA has played a significant role in supporting Korean companies expanding overseas.

    Today, the world economy is more volatile than ever due to the European financial crisis, China’s hindered economic growth, upcoming elections in 15 countries and security issues in the Middle East. In preparation for a rapidly changing market environment, and using Koreas expansive FTA network, KOTRA is focusing on the globalization of small and medium sized enterprises(SMEs), the backbone of the Korean economy, by providing them with customized support related to global business establishment and export. More

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    Secretary/Receptionist | KOTRA

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Secretary/Receptionist for The Export-Import Bank of Korea Dubai OfficePlease note that job ads are posted by KOTRA Dubai, but recruited by the COMPANY BELOW.KOTRA Dubai helps UAE-based Korean clients for recruitment.KOTRA Dubai DOESN’T ACCEPT TELEPHONE INQUIRIES.KOTRA Dubai has NO RESPONSIBILITY for the contract between the company below and the applicants.Company Name: The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Dubai Representative Office)Company Info: The Export-Import Bank of Korea(KEXIM) is a governmental bank that provides financial solutions for overseas business of Korean enterprises as well as for economic cooperation between Korea and host countries. Dubai office of KEXIM is engaged in economic cooperation activities between Korea and UAE by conducting project development and network management. Dubai Office is established in 2005 and has been operated as a regional hub for MENA. We are looking for someone who excels in working independently and adapting according to what the office needs.Duties will include, but are not limited to:• Administrative duties, records-keeping• Reception and office management• HR/PR duties like visa processing, and registration and renewal of licenses and contracts• Secretarial support for supervisors (booking assistance for meetings, business trips, etc)• Procurement of supplies and services for the office• Telecommunications main point of contact (phone, email, post)• Research basic data for reports to HQ• [optional] Driving office car when needed

    Requirements & Skills:• Preferred – Certificate for Executive Assistant, MS Office Certificate, UAE Driving License, Korean language proficiency test• Preferred – Residency in UAE for 2 years or more (please specify the period in cover letter)• Personable, punctual, able to work under pressure.• Driven to learn and improve.

    Since its establishment in 1962 as part of the Koreas first 5-year Economic Plan, KOTRA has been dedicated to creating new export markets and increasing Koreas trade value, which reached $1 trillion in 2011. In the late 1990s, the agency helped Korea overcome the Financial Crisis by starting its foreign direct investment promotion division. And in the last half century, KOTRA has played a significant role in supporting Korean companies expanding overseas.

    Today, the world economy is more volatile than ever due to the European financial crisis, China’s hindered economic growth, upcoming elections in 15 countries and security issues in the Middle East. In preparation for a rapidly changing market environment, and using Koreas expansive FTA network, KOTRA is focusing on the globalization of small and medium sized enterprises(SMEs), the backbone of the Korean economy, by providing them with customized support related to global business establishment and export. More

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    Executive Assistant to Chief Information Officer | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Executive Assistant to CIO & Investment TeamOur client is a highly reputed Investment Management Company based in Abu Dhabi. They are looking to recruit an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Investment Officer and the Investment Team.Client DetailsThey are seeking out candidates who possess a dynamic and strong personality with the ability to communicate effectively to help sustain a strong relationship with internal and external stakeholders. The role in based in Abu Dhabi.Description* Be the key support contact between the CIO, the investment team and other departments, ensuring efficient communication* Liaise with the key stakeholders to in a professional manner to create and maintain strong relationships* Manage the CIO’s diary and calendar on a regular basis* Arrange all the logistic requirements which include travel bookings, hotel accommodations and mandatory tests* Schedule all internal and external team meetings and take minute, ensuring proper documentation* Format information for internal and external communication as required via emails, presentations, reports in a timely and accurate manner* Maintain discretion and confidentiality, as well as adhere to the policies and procedures of the organizationJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary. Additionally, he/she will receive medical insurance, cash annual flight tickets and education allowance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to further progress their career with a professional entity.

    * 5+ years of experience in Administration working as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar roles supporting Senior Managers.* Experience in Professional Services – Financial Services, Legal, or management consultancies is preferred* The opportunity is open to candidates willing to relocate to UAE provided they have worked within the Professional service industry* Bachelor’s degree is highly regarded* Must have the ability to work independently in a fast and efficient manner, have a switched-on personality and the ability to pre-empt needs and work accordingly.* Must have strong knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite* Ability to deliver to Key Performance Indicators in a regulated environment through one’s own initiative

    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

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    Assistant Operation Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Responsibilities 1. Assist to operate the Bank’s transaction monitoring system, suspicious transaction monitoring system and other system;2. Assist to perform the due diligence investigation of the clearing business;3. Assist to analyze the clearing data and create the relevant report;4. Assist to update the regulations and internal protocols;5. Any other responsibility assigned by the Bank from time to time on the basis of requirement

    Interactions: Reporting to Head of the Department Other Interactions: Compliance Department, FI Department and Treasury DepartmentMinimum Years Experience: Minimum 3years of working experience in Banking IndustryPreferred Nationality: Any Gender: Any Age Preference: Any Language Fluence Preference; English and Chinese is a plusPreferred University: Finance and Accounting – Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or related major from a reputed UniversitySpecialist Knowledge: Statistic Analysis skills

    In October 2008, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) formally entered into the Middle East region, establishing Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited (regulated by the DFSA) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (QFC) Branch (authorized by the QFCRA) in quick succession and commencing businesses. This enables ICBC to become the pioneer of China-owned banks in the Middle East region, and will, on the basis of its advanced market position, excellent client base, multiple product structure, strong innovative ability and prominent brand value, allows ICBC to support various infrastructure financing demands in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the greater Middle East, and comprehensively provide various financial services including international trade, domestic guarantee and oversea credit, project financing, to become the economic bridge and channel between China and the Middle East region.

    At the end of 2009, ICBC succeeded in acquiring a wholesale banking license from Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, which is seen as a big progress for ICBC in the Middle East region. Now a chain has been formed between the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha to provide more comprehensive financial services to ICBC clients in the region.

    ICBC will keep on improving its network within the Middle East region by relying on abundance of market resources, insistence on prioritizing commercial banking, striving to develop investment banking and asset management, so as to strengthen ICBC’s influence and competitiveness, and become the most influential and respectable bank in the region. More

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    Assistant HR Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Responsibilities: 1. Assisting day to day operations of the HR functions and duties2. Providing clerical and administrative support to HR Executives3. Supports involving a wide range of activities, coordinating meetings to maintain our employee database. 4. Coordinating with administrative procedures and system devising ways to streamline process 5. Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations 6. Can manage schedules and deadlines 7. Monitoring inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints. 8. Oversee facilities services, maintenance activities and tradespersons.9. Ensure operations adhere to policies and regulations

    Objective of the role: We are looking for an HR Assistant to undertake a variety of HR administrative duties and to support HR Department to their Strategical and tactical visions. Reporting to: The Head of DepartmentNationality: Asian Gender: Any Minimum Experience: 3 yearsUniversity Qualifications: University GraduatePreferred University Subjects: Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, PsychologyOther Certifications obtained: University Graduate with HR trainings or similarSpecial Knowledge: MS Office, computer skillsSoft Skills and Personality Strait: Coordinating, Analytics, Problem solving, Patient, Time ManagementLanguage Preferences: English and Chinese is a MUST

    In October 2008, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) formally entered into the Middle East region, establishing Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited (regulated by the DFSA) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (QFC) Branch (authorized by the QFCRA) in quick succession and commencing businesses. This enables ICBC to become the pioneer of China-owned banks in the Middle East region, and will, on the basis of its advanced market position, excellent client base, multiple product structure, strong innovative ability and prominent brand value, allows ICBC to support various infrastructure financing demands in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the greater Middle East, and comprehensively provide various financial services including international trade, domestic guarantee and oversea credit, project financing, to become the economic bridge and channel between China and the Middle East region.

    At the end of 2009, ICBC succeeded in acquiring a wholesale banking license from Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, which is seen as a big progress for ICBC in the Middle East region. Now a chain has been formed between the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha to provide more comprehensive financial services to ICBC clients in the region.

    ICBC will keep on improving its network within the Middle East region by relying on abundance of market resources, insistence on prioritizing commercial banking, striving to develop investment banking and asset management, so as to strengthen ICBC’s influence and competitiveness, and become the most influential and respectable bank in the region. More

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    ETIC, Quality Assurance & Process Improvement Lead | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within Egypt Technology and Innovation Center, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients design customer strategies that address the customers’ underlying needs and desired outcomes. We help build bridges between digital and analog mediums, delivering personal and contextual experiences powered by technology and analytics, and driving the total experience by engaging the customer, product, partner, and employee experiences.As a Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.- Support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary. – Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations. – Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions. – Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments. – Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart. – Promote and encourage others to value differences when working in diverse teams. – Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders. – Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm. – Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct Responsibilities:- Establish the centre quality management system and ensures that all processes are adequately defined, documented, communicated, promoted, maintained and delivers all the needed process trainings as required. – Supports agile development mindset and culture establishment  – Define operational processes that complies with international standards (CMMI etc.) – Utilize data driven techniques like six sigma in quality improvement projects – Maintain compliance with all company global policies and procedures – Designing and develop quality processes that support the business objectives – Handle customer quality complains, identify potential root causes and act for their correction – Acts a global escalation point for quality and process compliance aspects. – Hosting and leading regular quality and process compliance forums in the organization to monitor organization quality targets  – Develop quality and process improvement objectives & strategies that support company objectives’ achievement and MUST be fully in line with company global Quality Strategies. – Support different center technology towers in: – Definition of quality assurance goals and objectives – Establishing quality assurance plans that would comply to quality goals – Execute quality plans and report quality status – Ensure the quality of project’s delivery – Support the projects’ teams by providing delivery Go/No Go recommendation, according to the status of delivery/release audit. – Report quality risks to top management. – Establish and lead a team that audits the operational processes and practices to ensure their compliance against the dictated customer quality goals and international quality standards. – Handle people management of Quality and process improvement department – Demonstrable experience of driving a programme of continuous improvement within the diversified capability technology towers to increase the quality and efficiency of the service provided to the territories  – As required, able to work with in-territory client pursuit / engagement teams to co-create client proposals / solutions that utilise EDC center staff – Extremely well networked and respected in the local QA and PI Oracle workforce community (“Resource magnet”)Core personal competencies: – Leadership – Commercial / Business Acumen – Broad Technology / Digital Perspective – Global View (Inclusivity / Diversity) – Network / Relationships

    Requirements- 10 -15 years of experience in Quality assurance / Process Improvement in software engineering field – 10+ years of experience applying known international software development standards (CMMI – CMMI for services) or equivalent standards, Certification is an advantage – Experience conducting process audits /Assessments, Certified Assessor from global recognized body is a plus – Practical experience in applying agile methodologies and Agile coaching (SCRUM – SAFE – Dev-ops), Certification is a plus – Experience in establishing data driven improvement initiatives, certificate in six sigma will be considered as an advantage – Previous experience in establishing and managing QA & PI teams and systems with global software delivery centres having the nature of diversified technology BU with different standards and processes. – Previous experience and participation in establishing and practicing software life cycle engineering quality gates as part of CICD processes will be considered an advantage – Has the competence to perform the role effectively  – Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills  – Affinity to work with quantitative data, good analytics  – Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment.  – Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise  – Service-orientated attitude, proactive thinker, networker, information seeker, team player  – Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills  – Extensive knowledge of relevant computer software eg Microsoft and Google Suite – Willingness and interest to frequently interact with and reach out to Partners, Directors and the team  – Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones Education- University Degree, preferred Bachelor in Computer Science / Computer Engineering

    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