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    Field Support/Data Center Technician | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Responsible for providing the first line of on-site field system support that includes hardware, software, software applications, and networking to customers and field personnel on-site at customers or remotely. Provides a high level of customer satisfaction through the effective delivery of technical support and service programs. Customer support specifications may include product performance / maintenance, product installation, project management, site planning and professional services. Pro-actively coordinates resources, problem resolution, problem escalation, and the use of system level diagnostics. Understands service processes and options that are linked with the customers specifications. Able to identify and solve a wide range of problems. Needs a 24-hour commitment to support customer specifications which may also be fulfilled by participation in the regional standby rotation. Works primarily at customer sites.

    Duties and tasks are standard with some variation. Completes own role largely independently within defined policies and procedures. 2 years relevant experience and BA/BS degree preferred.As part of Oracle’s employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).

    Oracle offers an integrated array of applications, databases, servers, storage, and cloud technologies to empower modern business. For most companies, flexibility is critical. Oracle provides a wide choice of software, systems, and cloud deployment models – including public, on-premises, and hybrid clouds – to ensure that technology flexes to the unique needs of a business.

    Oracle Cloud is a complete, integrated stack of platform, infrastructure, and application services. With advanced scalability and security, Oracle Cloud enables technical agility across the enterprise, connects people to information for clearer insights, and fosters efficiency through simplified workflows.

    More than 420,000 customers across 145 countries have harnessed Oracle technology to accelerate their digital transformation. More

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    Generalist Data Consultant | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Generalist Data ConsultantEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 25K SAR all-inclusive, depending on experience and qualificationJob Location: Riyadh, KSAAbout the Client: A highly recognized international group handling Information Technology & Services located in UAE & KSA.Job Role: • Maintain data integrity across multiple databases• Design research plans for data gathering and analysis• Participate in interpreting data analyses and developing action plans accordingly• Assist in making strategic data-related decisions by analyzing, manipulating, tracking, internally managing, and reporting data• Design, update and maintain multiple databases• Assist Application Development team to create and implement data strategies, design and build data flows and develop conceptual data models• Perform reverse engineering of physical data models from databases and SQL scripts• Analyze data models and physical databases for any variances and discrepancies

    • 50 years old and below• Minimum 8 years’ experience in the same role in a similar industry• Should have experience in data warehouse Strategy and Design and GCP Products including Bigquery Looker• Experience in systems design with ability to architect or explain complex systems interactions including data flows, common interfaces, APIs and methods available• Experience with reading software code in one or more languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python• Experience in designing and deploying large scale distributed data processing systems with one or more technologies such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, Hadoop, Spark, HBase, Vertica, Netezza, Teradata, Tableau or MicroStrategy• Must be physically present in KSA and holds a valid IQAMA holdersHow to Apply:Send your CV online.

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    Senior Software Engineer | Fortes Holdings

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Skills and Experience:• Experience programming in .NET 4.5, C#, ASP.NET, T-SQL, XML. Experience with SharePoint Designer, Visual Studio and Web Part creation.• Experience programming in AngularJS, Angular and .NET Web API, jQuery, JavaScript proficiency and understanding of SOLID design principles (plugins, node packages, etc.).• Experience Office 365 & SharePoint Online is a must.• Experience with Power Bi, Power Automate and Power Apps is a must.• Understanding of ERP & CRM modules concepts.• Expert knowledge of CSS, CSS extension languages (Less, Sass), and CSS preprocessor tools.• Expert knowledge of HTML5 and its best practices.• Ability to write Stored Procedures, write complex SQL queries, and ability to analyze the SQL data is desired.• Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, and/or SQL Server Integration Services a plus.• Experience with the development of enterprise SaaS products.• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services.• Understanding of Azure DevOps, Pipeline, App Service, Azure SQL Server, Blob Storage & Azure Deployments.• Experience in structured software analysis and design methodologies.• Experience working in teams and/or leading small teams of software engineers.• Proven track record of successfully completing web development efforts to the planned schedule and budget.• Experience managing code base through Development to Product Support Environments using Team Foundation Server / Git Source Control.• Experience in technical documents & functional requirement documents.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high energy, and a high degree of flexibility to adapt to challenges and minute to minute changes.• Independent problem solver able to troubleshoot and communicate technical software-related information to diverse audiences.

    Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems; or related discipline is desired.• 5+ years’ experience in Software development & Training.• 3+ years’ experience as a front-end developer• 2+ years’ experience as a UI/UX designer.• 3+ years’ experience in leading a team of 5+ Software Engineers.

    Fortes Holdings is a diversified group established in the UAE since 1975. Primarily starting off in the construction business, Fortes Holdings has grown into several companies operating in different vertical industries, namely real estate, construction, education, health and fitness, trade and investments of financial instruments and securities, and building materials trading.

    The group works essentially as an incubator identifying and pursuing opportunities by leveraging its network and financial strength, and getting involved in the start-up phase, and then having the business spearheaded by a team of professionals. More

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    Wavespace Experience Facilitator | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Wavespace Facilitator At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. At EY wavespace, we reimagine what is possible for business. We help teams to reframe their thinking and align to find answers fast. Our immersive approach brings the right people together from across an organization; EY and beyond- virtually, in person, or using a blend of both. It gives teams the mindset and tools to think differently and solve problems at speed. It’s an increasingly complex, digitized, fast-changing and interconnected world and as part of the wavespace practice, you’ll help leading companies across industries strategize and execute on their future vision and experience. The role The Facilitator is a member of the event facilitation and design capability for experiences hosted in KSA for the MENA wavespace team. Key responsibilities – Work collaboratively to design and execute high profile client experiences – Lead the facilitation/front of house delivery of a range of high impact events and workshops in the KSA as part of the MENA wavespace team – Lead the delivery team for certain client experiences, consisting of facilitation, design, production and content. – Work with the EY account team and client to understand the desired outcomes for the client and using design thinking methodologies/global wavespace toolkit to design and deliver an experience that achieves those outcomes. – Manage and contribute to the design of Murals and the creation of other content for workshops – Lead post-event follow up, and the creation and delivery of high-quality outputs in a timely fashion. – Be involved in the design and delivery of sprints to develop ideas co-designed with clients, and further develop into prototypes, roadmaps or business models, depending on the subject. – Participate in and lead client pitches – Actively link with and build relationships with the rest of the wavespace network

    Skills and attributes for success – Must be based in Saudi Arabia – Proficiency in Arabic and English (is a must). – Willingness and ability to travel both domestically within Saudi Arabia to meet client needs and on occasion other locations within MENA. – 5+ years of proven facilitation capability – ideally gained in Big 4/Management Consultancy/Professional Services environment – Experience managing digital workspaces, and the ability to quickly pick up new software / tools quickly as the wavespace toolkit evolves – Demonstrable executive presence and credibility to communicate effectively with C-Suite level stakeholders and ability to work with the CEO and Board of major international firms – Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and experience or interest in impactful storytelling – Knowledge and experience of applying design thinking methodologies – Strong demonstrable Emotional Intelligence (EQ) – Experience of designing, managing and running multiple day events for external clients – Confidence with ambiguity – Bias for action: can be counted on to deliver – Demonstrated experience building strong cross functional working relationships within a matrix environment. – Proven ability to work collaboratively, and with a wide range of team members and clients – Ability to manage people in the event and EY account teams to deliver successful events every time Ideally you’ll also have: – Experience across strategy, innovation, change management, service design, customer experience, technology, supply chain, finance, or other business advisory specialism – Strong network across EY to help accelerate the adoption of wavespace – Compelling deep sector experience across 1 or more sectors to help contextualise wavespace for cross service line Account Partners – A brilliant back story and/or superpower. – Knowledge of Mural, Miro, Invision, Microsoft and bonus points for Adobe Creative Suite What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Assurance – ACE Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryACE Core – AssociatePwC Global OverviewWith offices in 155 countries and more than 284,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for, by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. PwC Middle East OverviewEstablished in the region for 40 years, PwC has more than 6,100 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 276,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.Assurance Center of Excellence (ACE) OverviewDue to the rapid growth of our regional Assurance Centre of Excellence (ACE) in ME Region, we currently have opportunities for ambitious and motivated graduates who are able to communicate comfortably in English and Arabic as part of virtual teams. Specialists support the mainstream core Assurance (Audit) departments and work on a huge range of clients across the region. In this regional business unit that operates in Multiple locations in the ME region, we perform specific audit and administrative activities. Our digital services are developed with a process-driven approach with corresponding training and technology. Financial statements are a core deliverable within this process, they have to be drafted, checked and reviewed against a reporting framework checklist and finally translated. Your knowledge in accounting and reporting standards will grow through this experience. New services are constantly developed in this growing area of the Assurance practice.What you’ll create and do:As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:  – You will be required to possess strong project and time management skills to execute the process work flow from the beginning to its final review stage, thereby working with people of different levels of experience in the business area. – Develop yourself personally, taking a keen interest in the services and learning the skills needed to execute them to a high level of quality in an efficient way. – The role also requires that the candidate is able to collaborate with colleagues across different countries in the region on the standardised services to ensure they are being conducted in accordance with the user guide.  – Based on request requirements the candidates will provide the service against agreed deadlines and monitor the time spent which is recorded on a timesheet system daily. – Working with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives and,  – Keeping up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world in PwC’s service delivery centres. – As an associate in the ACE team, the role includes wider practice communication responsibilities which relate to the execution of the individual work request. – The role sits within a rapidly growing part of PwC’s Assurance Centre of Excellence. You will be an integral part of the team responsible for the delivery of our services to the Middle Eastern Assurance practice. – You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.

    What you’ll bring to this role:- The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high quality output. – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management or IMS. – Growing into this position or the wider Assurance practice requires applying for mandatory qualifications such as CPA and ACCA. – Ability to learn in a culture where one takes responsibility for their personal growth and development. – Able to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines a day while maintaining a positive attitude and exemplary customer service. – Strong interest and passion for attention to detail in a multicultural working environment. – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. – Proven IT skills in the following programmes MS Office: word, excel and powerpoint. – An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work. – Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English. – Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment. – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East where the project dictates might be required.

    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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    Internal Audit Manager | Quest Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Quest is working in partnership with a well-known Finance company who are looking for Manager- Internal Audit role to be based in Dubai, UAE. You will be working alongside a very qualified and professional team and will have several opportunities to learn and grow. Job Purpose: • The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for assisting the Chief Audit Executive in setting the company’s internal audit strategy and developing leading practices, and maintaining audit programs and advisory services across the Group.Job ResponsibilitiesInternal Audit:• Lead and coordinate an annual risk assessment to support the development of the annual audit plan.• As appropriate, update the risk assessment and audit plan during the year in response to business or industry/market developments. Identify resources to accomplish the audit plan and preparing the audit plan presentation for the approval of the audit committee.• Oversee financial, operations, technology audits and compliance reviews.• Ensure overall audit quality of Internal Audit activities and that the Internal Audit team complies with the Internal Audit policy and manual and communication protocols.• Provide timely and accurate reporting on control gaps and the status and remediation of audit findings. • Influence the strengthening of the control environment, governance processes, and risk management practices through audit recommendations and validation of management’s agreed to actions.• Commitment to engagement risk management and ensuring adequate consideration of the risks and review of the working papers throughout the assignment.• Ensure the issuance of audit reports is done in collaboration with and agreement from process owners on the facts of the audit findings, the risk severity and impact, and timing of remediation.• Provide strategic and technical support for audit activities to ensure towards the fulfilment of Audit• Committee’s responsibilities. Preparing and finalizing the presentations and other reports on periodic basis for the Audit Committee on the results of all audit activity and presenting wherever required.• Contribute to the personal development of engagement team members through the counselling process.• Provide guidance to Assistant Manager and Team Leaders in conducting audits and other audit related issues.Business Advisory• Actively participate in Compliance management and loss prevention activities.• Provide compliance advise to business and represent Compliance function with principles for compliance management.• Plan, present and promote appropriate risk management awareness and risk mitigation plan.• Build a successful relationship with business leadership to provide value-added consultation to influence and strengthen operational efficiencies and effectiveness and promote best practices; provide opportunities for cost savings, standardization and globalization of processes.• Drive strategic thinking and decision making to ensure that the Group is proactively addressing and anticipating issues.• Lead the investigations and presenting the outcome to the Executive Management/ Audit committee or equivalent.• Ensure the overall quality and fact-driven insights of the consulting or business advisory engagements performed by the Internal Audit function.• Actively support a “culture” of transformation and anticipate the changes required in control processes and risk management practices to match business models. Data Analytics• Promote and ensure the adoption of the use of data analytics in the Internal Audit function.• Collaborate with Finance and the Information Technology departments to leverage and align with data analytics infrastructure to support this endeavour.• Promote a “culture” of data-driven audit findings and recommendations.

    Qualifications / Experience / Competencies: (Consider Education / Experience type and minimum level;Special skills; Certifications and licenses etc.)• Qualification such as CIA, CFE, CA, ACCA, CPA or other qualification relevant to Internal Audit• Experience with data visualization tools, Power BI, SSRS or Tableau.• Good background in ERP applications and ACL.• Minimum 9 years of retail and distribution relevant experienceMandatory Requirements:• Minimum 9 years of work experience.• Candidates with ACCA/CA/CIA/FCCA/CIMA accreditations or other qualification relevant to Internal Audit are preferred.• Experience with data visualization tools, Power BI, SSRS or Tableau.We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

    Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years’ experience in sourcing the world’s best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

    With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

    Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

    We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants’ skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors. More

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    Sr. Planning Engineer | WFC Holding

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Planning, costing and scheduling metrics and tools (work breakdown structure), collecting performance data (installed quantities, expended labour hours, and other progress measurements for direct hire and subcontract labour), tracking data (daily cost compilation and monitoring), analyzing and reporting (earned value, productivity and risk analysis).• Developing project master schedule, updating, monitoring and reviewing contractor construction schedules, submittals, material delivery, procurement logs and daily follow-up in addition to the necessary productivity measurement studies and associated corrective measures.• Implementing ‘Work Order’ procedures in conjunction with QA/QC staff.• Identifying and tracking changes, actual and potential, to the project scope, ensuring estimates of cost changes and schedule impact are given visibility with the client and project management.• Participating in contract administration.• Reviewing and approving contractor’s work programs submissions.• Review, monitor and provide reports/recommendations on Contractors programme/reports submissions.• Develop and review project schedule.• Plan, coordinate, supervise and direct all planning and scheduling activities.• Organize, implement and maintain scheduling management system supporting identified projects and their plans.• Assist to set up tasks and sub tasks to ensure satisfactory realization of project contract requirements as scheduled.• Ensure that corporate planning and schedule standards are implemented and that all project related activities comply.• Interact with project team and project managers to understand scope of work and update detailed schedules, cost information and identification of variances from original plan.• Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas.• Analyze critical path and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend work-around.• Suggest management of risks affecting project schedules and interfaces.• Assist project team to develop and maintain periodic status reports to keep management informed on project progress.• Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules.

    Requirements:• BS degree in civil engineering from a recognized institution• Minimum least 10 years buildings experience and knowledge of design and build contracts with at least 5 years working in the UAE in a similar position.• Demonstrate deep knowledge of Primavera P6 and efficiency in Microsoft Office products.• Able to manage multiple project schedules with interfaces and preparing regular program reporting to management level.• Knowledge of engineering, construction tools and general processes for infrastructure projects.• Excellent communication skills in English

    WFC Holding was born out of a market need for specialist shared services support functions in the UAE.

    WFC Holding has rapidly expanded its service offering, capability, and client base to become an integrated business process outsourcing company. More

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    Internship – Accounts | Quest Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Quest Search and Selection is looking for a graduate or undergraduate candidate for an internship within Accounts to join the Dubai team. You will be working closely with our Accounts Team in a role that combines research work, data analysis and administration.Job DescriptionThe responsibilities of the Accounts Intern will include:· Responsible for recording, documentation and filing;· Assist in maintaining the accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions of clients accounting and bookkeeping;· Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records;· Assist with administration tasks.

    Requirements of an Ideal Candidate· Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook;· Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines;· Highly organized, detail oriented and proactive;· Professional, punctual and has a customer-focused attitude;· Previous accounting experience is a plus;· Knowledge and experience in Accounting Software is a plus;The BenefitsThis internship will allow you to develop and build on your existing talents, learn new skills and gain valuable experience while you work in a positive, fun and fast-paced environment. To apply, please get your CV through to us today with a short covering letter outlining why you are relevant for this position.We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

    Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years’ experience in sourcing the world’s best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

    With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

    Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

    We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants’ skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors. More