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    Graduate Recruitment Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorBusiness ServicesSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelManagerJob 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 help our 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.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 in the graduate recruitment team, 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: – Wing to wing process, recruitment of Graduates and Interns in Saudi Arabia. – Develop new skills outside of comfort zone. – Stakeholder management across various lines of service, act as main point of contact. – Building key relationships with universities in the Kingdom, making PWC an employer of choice, including Branding and executing on campus events. – Act to resolve issues which prevent you from working effectively. – Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations for the future. – Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations. – Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points. – Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct. – A degree in HR or similar with CIPD qualification 5-8 years of experience in recruitment, graduate recruitment highly desirable. – Excellent communication and presentation skills.

    Minimum years experience required- A degree in HR or similar with CIPD qualification 5-8 years of experience in recruitment, graduate recruitment highly desirable. – Excellent communication and presentation skills.

    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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    Manager, Sales & Advisory – UAE National | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:Front-line position to manage Sales & Advisory of Transaction Banking Products & Services of defined Coverage Area.Principal Accountabilities:The position represents an integral part of our Sales & Advisory Team working closely with assigned Coverage Teams (Institutional, Corporate & Islamic – primarily borrowing accounts), Unit Head TB Sales & Advisory and Head TB Sales & Advisory in originating and executing transaction banking opportunities through market leading Transaction Banking, Liquidity/Cash Management, Trade & Working Capital Digital Solutions, and providing on-going client management services to ensure ramp-up of further wallet penetration.• Responsible for annual revenue targets agreement for assigned portfolio.• Establish strong relationship with assigned clientele to be their first point of contact for new transaction banking cum trade opportunities & for providing professional advice on transaction technicalities.• Handling complex trade transactions/queries, proposing appropriate trade finance & transaction banking solutions through transaction banking products assessment note (TPAN) in conformity with client’s business model & bank’s underwriting standards, to competent authorities to facilitate decision making.• Conduct wallet assessment to determine new areas for wallet & products penetration. Account Planning for ETB/NTB clients carries prime scope of this position.• Keep track of assigned portfolio revenues, volumes and monitor against planned targets.• Cross sell other flow products i.e. Treasury to ensure multi-product relationship.• Solicit business/leads through bene-marketing of counter parties.• Ongoing Client Engagement through regular client visits and phone calls.• Ensure professional execution of services by liaising with coverage partners, Trade Ops, FI, Compliance and other internal stake holders• Establish effective & professional communication (both internal and external) to ensure turnaround time within designated parameters and higher client satisfaction levels.• Facilitate capability enhancement of TB products selling techniques of the coverage team.• Keep abreast with recent developments in the local/international business environment & relevant market in-sights for betterment of the bank and existing product offerings.

    Requirements:Education and Experience:• Masters / Post Graduate Degree in Economics / Finance / Business Management• Overall banking experience of 10+ years with 4 to 6 years of experience in Trade / PCM products of Transaction Banking Sales function with local / MNC banks in UAE Market having expertise in handling Institutional / Corporate / Business segment clients from TB Products perspective.• Certification in Trade Finance will be an added advantage.• Commercial acumen and ability to prepare plans and strategies are essential.

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Tomorrow, Today – Digital Upskilling Stream – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tomorrow, Today – Digital Upskilling stream – Senior Associate (experienced)Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryResponsibilities:- Coordinate learning programmes within Digital Upskilling agenda: including planning, trainers/providers searching, scheduling, arrange required facilities for online and offline sessions, communication with learners, evaluation and reporting, and other arrangements (incl. programmes for senior leadership level)Support learners during their programmes journey: – Being in contact with the, checking the progress, helping to overcome challenges – Acting as a point of contact for learners, advising learners on their inquiries related to digital skills – Writing learning programmes related communications – Arranging and managing nomination process where needed – Hosting learning sessions where required – Being involved in the content design – Maintaining documentation about programmes content, trainers and participants – Working with LMS and online content creation tools – Working with large amount of data – importing/exporting LMS data, transforming and analyzing data, driving conclusions

    Experience: – Min 5 years of work experience preferable in a big cross-territory organization, with at least 2-3 years being a senior specialist in learning and development, programmes coordination, or project management areas – Experience to perform data analysis and reporting – Experience in programme coordination for senior management level – Experience of working with LMSs is preferred Interest to the area of digital skills is a must, experience within digital area is preferred – Curious critical thinker and problem solver – Ability to work with large data sets – Ability to learn quickly – Ability to implement things from high level plan to execution – Ability to multitask Resilience to uncertainty Skills & Personality traits: – Agility – Change resilience – Learning agility Optimism – Teaming – Creativity – Reframing – Curiosity – Communication – Service – Excellence – Innovation

    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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    Performance Improvement Manager | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:The role is to ensure effective control assurance of the 1st line of defense and drive performance improvement across the operations function in terms of reducing cost-to-serve, turnaround times and proactively identifying resilience gaps. The role holder will be tasked with designing, developing, and implementing control assurance and control improvement across the COO function. This role is based within the COO function encompassing the functional areas of IT, Operations, Transformation, and Support services. The COO function aims to become a best-in-class operating function in the bank and this role plays a crucial part in enabling that purpose; the role is both inward looking (within the COO function) and outward looking (delivering performance improvement for other CBD stakeholders).Principal Accountabilities:• Identify relevant control processes and frameworks and recommend improvements in business processes and controls. • Implementing controls and frameworks following the methodology and strategy set by the Head of Resilience and Performance Improvement• Testing the controls over the 1st line of defense activities within the units that make up the COO function• Executes against a pre-arranged review plan to evaluate both: impacted units for performance improvement and to evaluate the design/effectiveness of key controls within the COO function• Identify key areas of concern or risk and support the development of specific programs that will address the primary requirements of resilience and performance improvements• Ensure document policies and procedures (e.g. SOPs) remain current and are aligned to the processes taking place• Identifying key areas of performance improvement to reduce their cost of unit processing, improve their turn-around-time, and/or enhance productivity• Implement performance improvement initiatives in conjunction with stakeholders and track results to ensure sustainable results• Review regulatory impact on controls and implement changes as necessary• Ensure controls are regularly review and the effectiveness tested• Sufficiently document resilience testing details and results• Monitor and analyse KRIs and operational metrics• Maintain performance tracking and control databases• Assist in the timeline remediation of issues, including internal/external audit observations and regulatory findings.• Undertake special projects as assigned• Exhibit solid time management to complete reviews scheduled in a timely manner• Conduct annual operating performance risk assessments to ensure that department performance is aligned to stakeholder expectations• Execute on a compliance risk & control testing plan; including all remediation• Identify and escalate management self-identified-issues in a timely manner

    Requirements:Education and Experience:• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree• Background in Banking, risk management and / or internal audit; Audit, Risk or Compliance professional designation preferred• Ability to understand and identify key risks and controls that require testing within processes• Analytical and review skills with the ability to draw the correct conclusions from reviews• Time management and organization skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task• Understand and ensure compliance with all relevant internal and external rules, regulations and procedures that apply to the conduct of the business/function

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Internal Audit Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceIndustry/SectorSpecialismManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation.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.

    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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    Assistant Vice President | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are currently managing a search for one of our leading financial services clients whom are in the process of looking to hire an Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Tax for their MENA business units.At a regional level, this AVP shall take ownership for the compilation and preparation of all Value Added Tax (VAT) accounts whilst manging the submittal and filing processes with the required regulator. In conjunction, this role shall also focus towards any Corporate Income Tax (CIT) & Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) that may apply across the jurisdictions, managed-out of the Dubai hub. Away from the monthly reporting aspects of the role, the AVP shall also be required to manage an advisory undertaking; that in turn manages any internal support, documentation and administrative aspects of the tax returns and payments. Finally, and as part of an ongoing project, this role will also be involved in the upgrade and development of both tax reporting procedures, policies and the systems-based filing.

    The client will look recruit a professionally trained candidate; which in this case will be a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CPA) and/or a qualified Association of Tax Technicians (ATT). In conjunction, the applicants shall be required to demonstrate 3 to 4 years of experience within an in-house or consultancy-based tax position, with a strong and tailored focus toward primarily VAT accounting and reporting. Furthermore, the successful candidate shall be required to manage any audit and regulatory aspects, whilst also presenting a capability to communicate at all level across the regional operation, to ensure strong controls, compliance and tax efficiencies. As a final criterion, the client will also look towards applicants whom have exposure to the banking and/or financial services sector. This is a critical aspect to ensure that the successful candidate can bring a baseline knowledge of financial products & services and any aligned taxation nuances and intricacies.

    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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    ETIC, ITI, SAP Integration – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryAbout 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 a SAP S/4HANA Integration specialist to join our team in Cairo.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in delivering SAP (ECC and S/4HANA) integrated solutions You will report to the SAP Leader and work alongside PwC Team Members in Cairo as well as those working on client projects across the PwC Global Network, including the UK, Germany and Middle East. As an SAP Integration Specialist, you will play a key role in the following areas:- Support the leadership and management of the new SAP Practice by taking an active role in the SAP Team  – Delivering exceptional client service and solutions across a number of SAP technical areas – Work with a global mindset with teams based in the UK, Germany and other Middle Eastern Countries – Supporting delivery teams to deliver solutions that are on scope, time, quality and budget Role Requirements:- Responsible for the creation of quality solution documentation, including Functional specifications – Supporting the Configuration /  build of integrated SAP solution – Growing expertise in the technical and functional integration domain  – Participate in design and process discussions – Support the evaluation of the solution scenarios  – Detailing of the technical specifications required to deliver the functional requirements of the solution – Supporting the identification and identification of RICEFW objects  – Ability to provide estimation of effort for technical developments – Ability to contribute to the solution integration stream deliverables – Assisting the  data migration and cutover topics for the stream – Assisting issue resolution post go-live and transition to support

    Essential skills & attributes:- SAP S/4HANA Certified Associate – Solution Manager 7.2 awareness – Has the competence to perform the role effectively  – Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills  – Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment.  – Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise  – Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills  – Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones – Candidates may also be recent University Graduates in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science or Cloud technologies, with an interest and aptitude for architecture and understanding detailed technical / functional concepts 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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    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Developer | Melodica

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Sr. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations DeveloperHighly experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Developer to lead digital transformation journey and be responsible for the on-going development phases of Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O as well as designing and developing integrations and PowerAppsJob Responsibilities• Working on full life-cycle implementations of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions• Architecting, Implementing and converting functional requirements into customizations on Microsoft Dynamics 365 using X++ and .NET, C#, MorphX, Web-services programming languages• Execute all phases of software development to include design and planning, Fit-Gap Analysis, development, unit testing, QA testing, installation, deployment, production support, and documentation• Data Migration and Integration cycle from requirement gathering until the production phase including testing• Perform debugging and testing of all Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations code and assist with any issues related to production or development environments• Customize and develop on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations features and build all related reports used in using X++ and visual studio, SSRS, SSIS• Fully utilizes Microsoft Technology and ALM stack (LCS, BPM, VSTS, Task guides, PowerApps, Office 365)• Support key users in system integration acceptance testing• Code checks in and maintenance using Azure DevOps• Design and develop Office 365 applications and solutions (Power Automate (Flow), Power Apps, Power BI, Power virtual agents, SharePoint Online).• Experience in building re-usable components• Experience in designing, creating, and testing Power Apps solutions in large-scale environments

    Requirements• Bachelor degree. 3-5 years of experience with developing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations applications• Experience with Visual Studio, X++, .NET and Microsoft SQL development• Deep knowledge in Application Integration Framework (AIF), Enterprise Portal, Workflows and Reporting in Dynamics D365• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Able to Research and learn new technology independently• Able to develop (RESTful) API, Odata, and data entities• Experience in related technologies like Azure DevOps (ADO), Power platform, Logic Apps• Experience in using LCS, performing code deployments, migrating data from other systems to Dynamics D365• Code Management & Sharing with GitHub• Certifications in Microsoft Dynamics D365• Experience with web JS frameworks (jQuery, Angular JS, TypeScript)• Experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS)• Experience in upgrading to the latest releases of Dynamics 365 (code and data upgrade)• Experience in complex data migration (using DIXF, third party tools, Atlas and custom development)• Proven Experience in complex integration development (web services, DIXF, .NET custom client-server applications, knowledge of standard web services and integration protocols oData, SOAP, JSON, REST, SSIS, direct SQL, Azure logic apps)• Experience with two or more MS Dynamics functional areas, preferably: Finance, Retail, Inventory, Marketing and other modules• Describe and implement use-cases for power platform apps and services (Common data service, Solid understanding and commercial experience of developing sophisticated Canvas applications (including offline capability).• Solid understanding of configuring Common Data Service (CDS)/Data verse security• Creating SPFx Webparts (SharePoint Framework)

    Melodica Music and Dance Institutue is a music institute in Dubai, UAE established and registered under the Knowledge and Human Development Authority. Melodica have been operating since 2013 and are one of the top-rated independent music schools in Dubai with six branches across Dubai with a further four opening over 2018-2020.

    Melodica is registered with ABRSM, Trinity and RAD and specialise in teaching piano, vocals, guitar, violin, drums, saxophone, flute, ballet and hip hop for all age groups. With over 100 teachers from a variety of different backgrounds and nationalities including Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Serbia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Belarus, UK, South Africa, India, Canada and US, Melodica is a truly international school. More