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    IBM Application Architect | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction As an IBM Application Architect, you directly help clients transform their business and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using your knowledge of IBM platforms. You are a technical leader, serving as a liaison among business partners, technical resources, and project stakeholders.Your Role and Responsibilities Over the past 100 years, IBMers all over the globe have helped make the world work better and smarter. In this new era of Cognitive Business, IBM is helping to reshape industries by bringing together our expertise in Cloud, Analytics, Security, Mobile, and the Internet of Things: Changing how we create, collaborate, analyze and engage. From transforming healthcare to improving the retail shopping experience – it’s what IBMers do. In Africa, we’ve been changing the way the continent does business for more than 50 years, and as our company continues to grow, we’re looking for talented professionals to join us in this new era.Join us and be part of a diverse and global team of thinkers and doers, and make an impact.IT Specialists in this job role have expertise in translating IT requirements in the design, development, and assembly of components to create custom information systems. Typical examples of the deliverables are functional and technical designs, models, components, code, unit tests, and documentation. IT Specialists who primarily apply their technical skills in an internal or external customer billable services and implementation environment. The employee focuses on individual/team objectives and development of professional effectiveness.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise HCAM

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Senior Audit Manager, Financial Crime and Compliance | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • To develop and lead the delivery of audit engagements, the transformation of departmental professional practices, develop and maintain a risk based audit plan within areas of responsibility and manage teams capable of delivering the audit plan.Principal Accountabilities Audit Assignments• Lead and oversee audits across a broad range of areas, in order to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, systems, processes and procedures, highlighting areas of concern.• Plan and organise reviews and agree terms of reference to ensure they are carried out effectively, within the timescales allocated, keeping senior management informed of progress and findings.• Reliably able to exercise judgement over the materiality of issues and ratings of audits.• Exercising judgement over management’s risk awareness and delivering IAD’s opinion to senior management.• Present Audit reports to CEO, GMs, Senior Management (first and second line) on the audit findings raised in reviews, together with recommendations for improvements.• Oversee the actions taken so that outstanding issues identified during reviews are followed up and resolved to ensure that risks are effectively managed in accordance with all relevant policies and regulations.Special Assignments• Lead and present results to Senior Management on ad-hoc requests for special audits or investigations.Stakeholder Management • Build, manage and maintain effective senior stakeholder relationships in order to ensure service levels are in line with agreed business plans.• As appropriate, pro-actively liaise with stakeholders and team members in order to discuss current and future issues; feed risks identified into the planning process and provide advice and guidance as required, whilst promoting best practice.• Assess compliance with the Bank’s policies and procedures and guidelines together with relevant regulatory and statutory requirements where appropriate implementing actions to protect the Bank’s business at all times.Department Management• Lead and support the Chief Auditor in IAD transformational changes by refining IAD practices, and coaching and mentoring IAD members as required.• Lead the Quality Assurance Program across IAD. Other Management Responsibilities • Frequent attendance at, and presentation to, Board Audit Committee.• Will act as Deputy for the Chief Auditor at the Risk & Compliance SteerCo, any ad-hoc Project Steering Committees, Operational Risk Committee, and Risk Management Committee (ExCo level).• Manage projects or work in respect of special situations, ensuring that where appropriate they are delivered on time and within budget.• Recommend and manage changes to policies, systems, processes and working practices in order to achieve operational improvements. • Lead, manage, motivate, develop and appraise team members so that their individual and collective performance is of the required standard and meets the current and future needs of the business.• Fully accountable for maintaining the Audit Universe for their areas of responsibility.

    Requirements• 6+ years’ experience in external or internal audit• Strong Regulatory knowledge• Deep understanding of AML regulations is a pre-requisite• Strong understanding of Banking• Strong knowledge of Banking Regulations

    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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    Business Setup Adviser ( Sales) | Creative Zone

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Creative Zone Group is growing and we have some fantastic opportunities for dynamic Sales Professionals to help drive new business in our fast-paced Revenue team.Your responsibilities will include:- Structuring high impact solutions for clients in business setup and company formation- Facilitating and participating in meetings with key client stakeholders to develop an understanding of their business- Generating awareness of the product and services offered related to business setup- Ensuring the client receives the necessary assistance to carry out their desired business- Presenting recommendations to clients regarding the business opportunities and advantages of starting business in different jurisdictions in UAE- Providing excellent service and support to clients to keep them regularly updated- Completing all administration duties associated with the role as required- Updating internal CRM process and systems- Communicating regularly with Operations and Client Relations departments- Preparing and presenting monthly sales reports and participating in meetings as required- Developing cultural awareness activities to improve opportunities in the market- Contributing to the development of marketing materials and sales promotions- Attending networking events to promote our services- Participating in team meetings, working in partnership with colleagues

    To join our team you will have:- Bachelors Degree qualified in a relevant discipline- Minimum 3 years Sales experience in a target driven, KPI focused environment- Experience in business setup / company formation in the UAE is desirable but not essential- Strong networking skills, able to demonstrate your business development capability- Passion for achieving results and exceeding targets- Initiative and commitment, able to manage clients independently- Exceptional communication skills in English, other languages are also desirable but not essential- Currently based in UAE.

    Welcome to CREATIVE ZONE!

    We are a team of company registration professionals who are passionate about bringing the dreams of aspiring entrepreneurs and SME’s to life.

    We believe in providing you not only with your company’s documentation, but also equipping you with the necessary tools to promote, develop and grow your business.

    We are a business setup company with a difference – our work doesn’t end with the issuance of your trade license & residency visa – it starts there! More

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    Senior Cost Manager | Currie & Brown

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Currie & Brown is looking for a site-based senior cost manager for our office in Abu Dhabi UAE.The successful candidate will support project leaders in generating a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes for our clients, capturing and sharing knowledge across projects, enhancing our culture of innovation and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider.Responsibilities will include:• Providing accurate cost advice and reporting to our clients• Delivering projects, commissions and professional assignments• Assuming a leading role in setting objectives and priorities, working as a proactive team player• Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects; liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control• Undertaking cost management services with limited supervision• Delivering all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner• Providing support to the team leader/service leaders in cost management of projects• Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner; meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients to form strong working relationships

    Requirements:• BSc in quantity surveying • Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors • A minimum of ten years’ technical delivery experience gained within a global consultancy firm• Pre and post-contract experience • Middle East experience• Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills • Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute• A team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible

    Currie & Brown is one of the world’s leading physical assets management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients in respect of the procurement, construction, management and utilisation of their physical assets.

    From airports to corporate headquarters, power stations to health and education, leisure and hotel facilities to transportation infrastructure – the sheer range of projects we are involved in gives us a vast breadth and depth of experience. Projects of this kind cannot be tackled with an ‘off-the-peg, one-size-fits-all’ solution. Instead, we apply flexible working and innovative thinking to provide a value-for-money, tailored solution.

    We operate throughout the world and have offices in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, India and the Middle East. More

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    ACE Cloud Solution Manager | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Provides direction, leadership, and specialist knowledge to Cloud Solution team in designing, demonstrating and deploying Oracle Cloud architectures that address customer business problems. Guides team to drive Oracle Cloud customer consumption through accelerating the adoption of Oracle cloud services.Responsible for managing resources that work with customers, sales, engineering, and product teams to design and implement cloud solutions for customers. Establishes business objectives, metrics, and plans to ensure attainment. Executes on strategy, provides guidance, direction and specialist knowledge on Oracle cloud solutions and technology. Manages the implementation of solutions, ensures successful deployments and provides direction on code development and scripting. Oversees the support of customers from Proof of Concept (POC) through production deployment of services, resource configuration, planning, and customer education/training. Identifies gaps and enhancements to influence engineering roadmaps for customer driven features. May deliver presentation demonstrations to high level customers and at conferences and events. Maintains expertise by staying current on emerging technologies.

    Minimum qualifications include: 5 years experience with computer applications and tools required. Ability to travel 50% international and domestic. Preferred but not required qualifications include: Bachelor of Science-level university degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering from accredited university; and/or relevant 5 years technical experience. Advanced degree in relevant field of studies highly desirable. 1 year of previous experience as a dotted line manager, employee mentor or technical lead with computer applications and tools. Expertise in and an in depth and thorough knowledge of competitive and industry knowledge in the field of computer applications and tools; System and application design; Implementation of advanced product features; Project management; Solving technical problems with customers in technical environments; Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 5 years experience and expertise in the clear communication of technical information to others through presentations, demonstrations, written communication and consultative solutioning experience. 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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    Vice President, Financial Analysis | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are currently managing a search for one of our Banking client’s whom are in the process of looking to recruit a Vice President (VP) of Financial Analysis. Based out of their DIFC hub, this role shall be heavily geared towards the support and financial controllership across their business and coverage within Saudi Arabia (KSA). The VP will take responsibility across a broad role which take ownership of the full accounting, reporting and analysis piece across this operation which spans Brokerage, Equities and Investment Banking units. This VP will also have ownership of all regulatory and tax based accounting and reporting, for the KSA group, whilst managing all relationship points linked to these filings and working with all Audit partners to manage both accounts finalisation, any required reconciliation and subsequent transfer pricing. In conjunction, the VP will also be involved with any middle office and/or product control functions; whereby all P&L activities are completed for business review purposes along with the completion of accurate and commentary-based variance analysis. Due to the nature of the regional team set-up; the client will also look for a candidate whom can be heavily involved in any ad-hoc project work, across the legal entities, linking to reporting policies and financial controllership.

    The client will look to recruit a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) with a minimum of 8 years’ experience within a mainstream financial control and/or product control environment of a banking and/or financial services institution. The successful candidate shall be required to demonstrate a strong Excel skill-set (macros and VBA tools) coupled with an appreciation of strong technical accounting processes linking to both GAAP & IFRS principles. The candidate shall be well-versed within the areas of liquidity risk, capital reporting and regulatory frameworks; to ensure strong reporting capabilities both internally and externally. The nature of the KSA market also means that the client will look to recruit an Arabic speaking candidate in to this role. This links heavily too towards the tax and CMA-based interaction and any required translation within the financial statements and commentary. Subsequently, any candidate within the KSA and/or GCC market are proactively encouraged to apply, to ensure ease of inception and knowledge transfer. Finally, this position will require strong, clear and decisive applicants; to ensure that this complex role can be met whilst also managing remote and international reporting lines and any team oversight.

    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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    Financial Controller and Payroll Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Financial controller and Levant Payroll Manager (12 Months Fixed Term)Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelManagerJob 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 Accounts Payable and Receivable team is responsible for performing collections activity and payment of debt activity. You’ll focus on working with senior individuals to review and produce reports related to the accounts receivable and accounts payable accounts that will assist PwC in achieving monthly collection target amounts as well as ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices.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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    Valuations and Business Modelling Professional | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Valuations and Business Modelling Opportunities – All Levels – Government and Public SectorCompetitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Valuations and business Modelling professional, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Valuation, Modelling and Economics (VME) network of specialists who deliver high quality solutions on values creation through each phase of a decision-making support process. The opportunity EY has an established industry leading Valuations, Business Modelling and Economic Advisory practice. We advise our clients in addressing their transaction and non-transaction related decision-making process including strategic planning, identification and assessment of value creation for various purposes including strategic expansions / optimizations, reshaping results, operating model redefinition, feasibility assessment, financial reporting, market valuation, transactional considerations, etc. We are looking for an experienced Valuations and Business Modelling professionals with good understanding and experience relevant for the Government and Public sector, to join our high performing team at various career levels – Senior (mid-career) upto Senior Manager. You will have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Your key responsibilities You are likely to spend your day-to-day working on commercial issues, working with management on parts of their expansion / acquisition process or transformation plans and regularly undertake assessments for strategic priorities. You will understand the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value measurements, and providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions, and advice. You will make technical contributions to client engagements by gaining a thorough understanding of the target business and its market, and of clients’ issues, performing research and analysis of specific industry, governmental bodies and companies operating in the sector. You will plan, prepare, and review deliverables in various forms including written reports, presentations, excel models / data books and discussion documents with the client. In addition, you will also help to create a positive learning culture for junior team members and support their development. You will take the responsibility for own learning and development, provide coaching to others, and participate in upward feedback.

    Skills and attributes for success – Strategic mindset – you will help clients identifying source of value creation and quantifying it. You will need to have a solution-oriented mind-set to act as a truly advisor to leverage on EY capabilities and assist clients in solving their issues and unlocking potential for value growth – Commercial Acumen – as part of the team you will regularly advise businesses on commercial issues by performing business case development, valuations, feasibilities, analysis towards achieving optimization or reshaping results acquisitions, and provide opinions on transactions and restructurings – Financial knowledge – you will work with clients’ management to support them in understanding areas such as sector or company(ies) financial performance and forecasts, impact of acquired assets, budgeting & accounting requirements, fair value opinion, etc. by applying various valuation and modelling techniques. – Technical skillset – you will be required to design / build / use business models and analytics to generate insights and influence clients to shape how they make their decisions and then guiding them through / facilitating the decision-making process. You will also be conducting research and analysis of publicly available data and information for future market scenarios, data presentation and visualisation as well as supporting go-to-market initiatives and developing new propositions – Soft skills – you will be working on strategic business modelling projects that are typically characterised by having multiple stakeholders with widely differing agendas and high degrees of complexity and uncertainty. Therefore, your role will demand strong client handling and communication skills and proven commercial awareness as well as reasonable modelling and analytics capability. To qualify for the role, you would ideally have – As a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, accounting with robust applied working knowledge and experience of feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis, business case development, strategic planning, strategic options development, financial statement analysis, investment appraisal and valuation techniques – Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem framing/solving skills with an understanding of a product development cycle in a project-based consulting environment (either internal or external) – Strong presentation skills, having developed business case, strategic plans to strategic management – Strong attention to detail, together with an ability to see the big picture – Excellent oral communication, listening and structured report writing skills – The resilience and motivation to operate both in a team environment and individually It would also be advantageous for you to have – Arabic language skills – Previous experience in professional services/Big 4 or similar environment – Experience in advanced excel modelling and / or business analytics tools such as Spotfire, Tableau or Microsoft BI is welcomed – Achievement of or significant progress toward MBA, CMA, CFA or other professional certification – Understanding of the broader GCC/MENA market What we look for Solution driven individual and “out-of-comfort” zone thinker with demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects. We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for supporting in solving clients’ issues and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients, goals. 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