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    Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob 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 Accounting team helps internal leaders with fixed assets accounting and asset management, financial reporting, accounting research and analysis, statutory and regulatory reporting, and data security. As part of the team, you’ll assist with monthly closings, financial analysis, oversight and management of controls and compliance, tax and cash projections and data security.The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team is split into three areas:• Internal Reporting• Business Analysis• Data modelling & technical support• Supporting the Middle East leadership making strategic decisions through providing analysis and insights along with timely & accurate financial reporting.• Responsible for all timely recurring and adhoc internal financial reporting either globally or locally to different stakeholders, and act as the single source of truth for data validation.• Managing the budgeting and forecasting processes for the ME firm, covering internal functions (IFS) and Lines of Service (LOS. Responsibility for the smooth running of the entire annual budgeting process, from planning, guidance, execution, challenge and review and leadership sign off. • Responsible for enhancing user experience through better reporting solutions through PBI dashboards, that provides real time and periodic reporting & insights. Accountable for alignment of finance function to global data strategy.Financial• Responsible for the structuring, management and integrity of financial data within the core finance reporting tools.• Oversee the chart of accounts and is responsible for executing internal cost structures changes into the finance reporting system structures after being approved by the Financial Controller.• Oversee distribution of internal reporting to key stakeholders at the end of each period, in the form of Operating Statements, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance and / or other tailored system generated reports.• Perform monthly review of business performance and provide commentary summary on results.• Provide innovative reporting solutions to ad hoc management information requests from the business.• Work closely with the Corporate Development Team on data preparation and validation of the 3 years plan, and ensure the alignment between the Business plan and the annual budget.• Drive the annual budgeting process, working with LoS Finance and IFS leaders to develop and consolidate all LoS / IFS budgets appropriately.• Lead the forecasting process during the year and support the leadership with the required analysis.• Business partner with all LoS Finance, IFS functions, country Finance and other key functions within the Core Finance team from a reporting and insights perspective.• Responsible for the regional strategy on In Country Value score improvement and success of the annual certification process.Customer• Ensure transparency and visibility of the annual reporting plan and time table to all stakeholders.• Enhance users’ experience through smart reporting using advanced reporting tools like Power BI.• Maintain proper controls over distribution of the reports according to the security metrics.• Support the business with ad hoc reports, and drive continuous improvements of budgeting and reporting solutions.• Ensure LoS and Function requirements for central reporting and creates suite of both standardised and tailored reports to be populated by a single source of the truth.• Work with Enterprise Data Team (EDT) on reporting requirements from data warehouse perspective, and responsible for validation of reports.• Support all LoS / Function Business Partners and their stakeholders through the annual planning & Budgeting cycle, so that all templates and reports are consistent across deliverables, and continuously work on enhancing the tool and the process through the gathered feedback.

    Internal Process• Review operating statements and management reports for end users from a quality assurance perspective.• Manage period ends processes to ensure completeness and accuracy of reports, and escalate any variances or issues through proper escalation channels.• Support adjustments to the chart of accounts in line with requirements from other core finance teams following Financial controls approval.• Responsible for ensuring teams drive consistency with internal policies to control access to sensitive/confidential data.• Ensure maintenance of data quality across the function.• Set the firm’s regional budgeting process and guidelines, develop tools and templates for completion by function & LoS, ensuring deadlines are met and the overall management of the budgeting process.• Responsible for review and improvement of end to end financial planning, investment and budgeting processes. • Continuous improvement of processes efficiency through automation and alternative reporting solutions.Learning and Growth• Stay up to date on reporting tools to understand emerging best practices.• Build capabilities within the function, develop leadership skills of direct reports, and ensure that training plans are in place to develop the function’s staff technically and managerially.• Capture templates and standards into a repository to build the team’s own knowledge management database.• Responsible for the continuing professional development of self and team members.• Support internal knowledge management best practices, creating communities of practice both within own team and across wider function.• Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed.• Establish a healthy working environment for employees.

    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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    Artificial Intelligence Expert | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyRobert Half are working with software solutions business in Abu Dhabi who are on the lookout for a skilled AI Intelligence Expert to bolster their cybersecurity team.The Role* Advise key stakeholders and business leaders on a broad array of technology, strategy, and policy issues linked to AI* Serve as liaison between stakeholders and product teams, delivering feedback and enabling them to make necessary corrections to product performance or aesthetics* Work on Technical, functional, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, and defining support procedures, working with the wider engineering team* Hands-on programming to help build out the AI products.* Document and articulate solution architecture and adjustments for each exploration and accelerated incubation* Developers build AI functionality into software applications* Integrate and implement AI algorithms and logic into set products* Manage a team to carry out assessments of the AI and automation market and competitive landscape.

    The Candidate * Established experience in Data Science* Bachelor’s degree in computer science is advantageous* 10+ years of experience in applying AI to practical and comprehensive technology solutions* Proven experience with Machine Learning, deep learning, Reinforcement Learning* Strong experience in cloud deployment in Azure or Google Cloud AI* Strong experience in TensorFlow, Python, NLP, Keras* Expertise in AI Algorithms* Knowledge in using and deploying Nvidia DGX Machines* Experience with REST API development, NoSQL design, RDBMS design and optimizations* Experience with program leadership, governance, and change enablement* Expertise in algorithms, object-oriented and functional design principles, and best practice patternsSalary and Benefits80,000 – 100,000 AED per month + wider company benefitsRobert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training.

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    Onboarding LoS Coordinator – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Human Resources, 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 focus on helping the local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.It takes talented people to support the largest professional services organisation in the world. Our Recruiting team works to identify and attract talent for PwC. You’ll focus on engaging the most qualified experienced candidates by building relationships with job seekers and candidates, while understanding the dynamic hiring needs of each business. Our team actively recruits for full time employees at all levels, from experienced to executive, as well as fixed term, contingent, and flexible talent and supports the internal movement process between roles.The role (front of house/not operational):- Central PoC between central onboarding team and LoS recruitment teams and hiring managers- Become familiar with the onboarding processes around the region to be able to advise on onboarding timelines, situations and scenarios- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (recruitment, hiring managers, partners)- Provide personalised updates and advice on all LoS cases- Manage internal communications and escalations with stakeholders- Conduct strategic planning meetings/conversations with the stakeholders on hiring volumes- Work with the People Movement Lead on onboarding strategy including team capacities/roles/responsibilities 

    The candidate:- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships- Must understand customer relationship management- Strategic thinker and ability to analyze and solve problems quickly- Ability to work well with others- English and Arabic speaking preferred

    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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    QA Lead | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    You’ll be responsible for building an efficient and process driven QA team, with a strong focus around time management and effective QA. The team will be responsible for both automatic and manual testing.Client DetailsYou’ll join a Strategy & Policy firm who advises the highest level of governments and key departments in international organisations on their strategic options.DescriptionBuild and recruit an efficient QA team Implement process and define the QA standard within the business Complete automatic and manual testingJob OfferAttractive, tax-free salary Joining a highly regarded practice that will open future opportunities in your career Work with forward thinking technology

    6-10 years relevant experience as QA Lead Strong interpersonal communication skills Familiar with IT testing tools and practises Project management qualifications and experience

    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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    Direct Sales Representative | M&M Marketing Management

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Gross monthly base salary: attractive salary and incentivesCommission / Bonus: based on each loan size closedDesired start date: ImmediatelyProbation: 6Working Hours: 9 AM to 6 PMTravel requirements: Occassional travel within U.A.E.Objectives: Excellent utilization of networking skills to promote banking productsMain responsibilities: 1. Minimum 1 year of experience in banking products including Personal Loan/SME loan and Auto Loan2. Excellent source of database to convert to leads3. Understanding of application process for loansReporting to: Manager

    University Qualifications: bachelorsOther certifications obtained: diplomaNature and length of previous experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in promoting banking products in U.A.E.Specialist knowledge: • Knowledge in banking products like Personal loans, SME loan, Autoloan• Understanding of application process and targets to close on monthly basis• Excellent source of networking to expand business opportunitiesSoft Skills and Personality traits: Leadership skills• Negotiation skills• Communication skills• interpersonal and intrapersonal skillsAge Range: 19 – 39

    M&M Marketing Management LLC is incorporated in UAE with 3 offices in Dubai located in ideal locations. The staff consists of 100+ highly experienced employees whose skills and experience collectively cover a very broad segment of the market area.

    M&M provides Back Office and Outsourcing Services such as Operations, Credit Control, Sales, Collections etc. for major Banks and Financial Institutions in the UAE. More

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    Full Stack Developer (React) | A Leading IT Company In UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This role will own design, implementation, and operation of key platform features. The full stack developer is responsible for developing and designing front end and back-end web architecture (client and server side), ensuring the responsiveness of applications, among other duties. This role is required to see out a project from conception to final product, requiring good organizational skills and attention to detail.• Build powerful web applications using React, Node.js, CLI, HTML, Bootstrap, CSS.• Must exhibit flexibility and keenness on learning new technologies especially Rust and packages such as WebAssembly and GraphQL.• Contribute to technical architecture design for our new products and enhancements to current products.• Developing front-end web and backend architecture.• Designing user interactions on web html pages.• Developing backend website applications.• Creating servers and databases for functionality.• Ensuring cross-platform optimization for web.• Ensuring responsiveness of applications.• Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.• Designing and developing APIs in NodeJS and Laravel.• Meeting both technical and consumer needs.• Creating flow chart diagrams.• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.• Write and maintain technical documentation.• Effectively develop the application using our technology stack; React, NodeJS, MySQL/ PostgreSQL, HTML, CSS3, SCSS, Apache/nginx, VS code. Git/GitHub/Gitlab

    • Degree In Computer Science or equivalent.• Minimum 4 years’ experience building complex distributed systems across concerns of reliability, high-availability, performance, scalability and capacity planning.• Strong organizational skills.• Expert knowledge of React, NodeJS, MySQL/ PostgreSQL, HTML, CSS3, SCSS, Apache/NGINX and VS code.• A strong GitHub profile with good understanding of versioning system git, GitHub, GitLab and CI/Cd.• Experience with functional or imperative programming languages – primarily NodeJS and PHP 7 and 8 (secondary).• A strong technical background anchored around modern backend web development e.g., Express.• Hands on experience with public cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) including serverless application model.• Fair understanding of at least one MVC frameworks (React) is a must.• In-depth knowledge of database management technologies, preferably MySQL, PostgreSQL and understanding of NoSQL databases.• Knowledge of multiple front-end technologies. • Ability to effectively understand requirements and propose solutions accordingly.• Strong ability to create Schema(s) from scratch and optimize them.• Attention to detail.Essential soft skills:• Self starter with a “can do” attitude.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Positive Teamwork/Team Player.• Effective problem-solving skills.• Work efficiently under pressure.• Exceptional time management skills (ability to meet deadlines).• Adaptability and creativity.• Demonstrate patience.

    A leading IT Company in UAE. More

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    IT System Administrator | Easy World Automation

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:IT System Administrator oversees organisations IT Infrastructure, Laptops/computers systems, maintain information systems, network, servers, storage upgrades, installs new hardware and software and performs trouble shooting. Position is responsible for overall company data back up and ensures manage network security, fire walls and cloud services. Also ensures that problems related to IT infrastructure, Servers, Storages and Cyber Security is resolved and queries / issues with computers and server systems to limit work disruptions within the company.Duties/Responsibilities:• Monitoring and maintaining networks and servers.• Administering and maintaining organization’s email systems • Upgrading, installing and configuring new hardware and software to meet company objectives.• Implementing security protocols and procedures to prevent potential threats.• Creating user accounts and performing access control.• Supports in workflow evaluation and improvement on CRM.• Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts, making sure all desktops’ applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved in timely manner with limited disruptions.• Performing diagnostic tests and debugging procedures to optimize computer systems.• Documenting processes, as well as backing up and archiving data.• Developing data retrieval and recovery procedures.• Designing and implementing efficient end-user feedback and error reporting systems.• Supervising and mentoring employees on new systems and its usage, as well as providing IT support.• Keeping up to date with advancements and best practices in IT administration.• Assist administration team in system setups, conferences, meetings with zero delays.• SAGE ERP and CRM application support.• Handle RMA cases (Return Merchandise Authorisation) for our products of MOXA, NEXCOM, ISON and PROXIM radio devices. Supervisory Responsibilities: • Guides and support employees on resolving system issues, implementing new processes and technology updates.• Monitors and supervises all activities processed by employees on day-to-day basis across company infrastructure, systems, servers, cloud services.

    Required Skills/Abilities: • Tech Savvy Individual being eager to learn and keep regular updates on technology advancement.• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and time management skills.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Education and Experience:• Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree in Computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or similar.• Applicable professional qualification, such as Microsoft, Oracle, or Cisco certification.• At least five (5) years’ experience in Industrial Automation Industry or System Integrator or Value Added Distributor or in a similar role / Industry.• Extensive experience with IT systems, networks, and related technologies.• Solid knowledge of best practices in IT administration and system security.

    Easy World Group Companies (eWorld) is a leading Value Added distributor and solution provider of data communication, Industrial automation and Telecommunication products in Middle East region.

    Established in 2002, eWorld is a specialized distributor of leading edge mission critical, enterprise data, voice, security, and industrial networking as well as telecommunications products and solutions across the Middle East. We offer industry leading Networking and automation products backed up by our professional and experienced team to our valuable customers.

    eWorld has a proven track record in providing end to end solutions for our diverse customer base and support our clients with a range of core competencies and value added services to ensure that our customers are returned best value for their investment and obtain products that meet their requirements perfectly. More

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    Content Marketing Executive | A Trading Company In UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • College degree or above, 1-2 years software promotion operation experience, evaluation experience is preferred, proficient in EXCEL,WORD and other office software.• Proactive, good at communication, clear logic, strong sense of responsibility, able to push the game access and online progress on time• Have a basic understanding of marketing, channels, platforms and other promotion methods;• Responsible for the operation and promotion activities of the company’s software in overseas markets.• Excellent learning ability, communication and teamwork ability, cheerful personality, strong sense of responsibility, active in work and able to work overtime

    • Smart, strong thinking ability, can finish work independently• Experience in Internet related work• Understand market analysis and marketing, understand the fashion trend of the season, and understand social media marketing• Have experience in Internet game promotion and love games• Familiar with major new media channels, able to independently take charge of project optimization and improve the use and influence of software

    A trading company in UAE. More