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    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Indirect Tax – VAT Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismVAT/GSTManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Indirect Tax practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions.Our team helps our clients optimise cash flow and reduce risk by managing challenges related to indirect taxes. You’ll support our clients with all aspects of indirect taxation related to global, regional and domestic projects as well as comprehensive restructuring and reporting value added tax projects.Responsibilities: As a VAT Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:• Responsible for driving the Technology, Media and Telecom (“TMT”) and e-commerce sectors with a focus on clients operating in both the UAE and the GCC from both an advisory and compliance perspective.• A thorough understanding of the electronically supplied service rules, preferably with EU experience, and keeping abreast of the constant evolving legislative changes to electronically supplied services globally.• UAE representative for the monthly PwC Digital business development calls highlighting changes to electronic services in the GCC and identifying new opportunities based on the changes being implemented globally.• Driving business development to identify opportunities, both independently and across other lines of services, to have conversations and win work with new and existing clients operating in the TMT space.• Be the UAE point of contact for inbound referrals from overseas PwC offices, building your network within the PwC firm.• Proactively assist in the management of a portfolio of clients, while reporting to Directors and Partners.• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients.• Develop project strategies to solve complex technical challenges for our clients.• Manage and deliver large projects by developing the project team, assessing engagement risks throughout, driving conclusions, and reviewing / challenging the output produced by the team.• Shape and deliver projects to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients and our own quality criteria.• Train, coach, and supervise team members.• TMT and e-commerce specialist / EU experience required

    • 4-5 years experience in VAT with a reputable tax consultancy firm (preferably Big4)• Specialized with VAT consultation and compliance related to TMT and e-commerce sectors• EU VAT experience is a must

    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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    Senior Consultant – People & Organisation (Riyadh) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAdvisory – People and OrganisationManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryPricewaterhouseCoopers’ People & Organisation Consulting practice is one of the largest in the world with 6,000 HR professionals based in over 100 countries. In the Middle East, we have an established People and Organisation Consulting team providing our clients with an unmatched breadth and depth of local and global expertise. We work in partnership with organisations ranging from family business to government bodies helping to make their people a sustainable source of competitive advantage.We are a growing team and looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive and hardworking consultants who have a passion for shaping the people agenda positively in the GCC over the coming years. We have a strong pipeline of large, transformational opportunities with our clients which will provide great opportunities for all our people to step up and player significant and rewarding roles.Responsibilities: Reporting to a Manager within the People and Organisation Team, the Senior Consultant will participate in cross-functional internal and client teams to develop and deliver strategic people and organisational change in challenging client environments and high-growth industries. – Help advise clients on strategic people-related matters and play a role in designing solutions that can help address complex people related issues, achieve sustainable results and demonstrate real impact. – Collaborate with PwC colleagues throughout the client assignment and work as a strong team member, taking ownership of areas of the project with limited supervision from senior team members. – Assist in the management of junior team members during projects and actively mentor Consultants in the People and Organisation team. – Develop strengths across a range of HR consulting topics, including, but not limited to, HR Transformation, Performance Management, Organisation Design, Change Management and People Analytics. – Keep up to date with current regional and global economic and business trends, particularly maintaining a keen interest in HR trends and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market. – Assist in researching and writing winning proposals to support our clients in KSA and broader Middle East. – Work with colleagues across all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate. – Whilst working in the People and Organisation team you will develop your knowledge of the key themes in the market and in the region. You will work collaboratively with other People and Organisation experts to shape the future of our clients and to bring about positive change. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network. Requirements: – Fluency in English and Arabic essential. – You will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. You will be an integral contributor within a high-performing team and add exceptional value to our clients within a fast-paced environment. You will be analytical with strong interpersonal and communication skills. – Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Human Resources, Business Administration or Psychology. – Preferable qualifications: The following qualification(s) are preferable and beneficial for the candidate to perform the role CIPD, GPHR, SHRM or equivalent is preferred. – Years of Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience of working on human capital problems within a consulting environment, ideally with one of the Big4 firms, a HR consultancy or a global strategy house, or in a challenging in-house role. – Proven experience of being an integral member of a high-performing and strategic in-house HR team or within a consulting team working on people-related client engagements across multiple industries. – Exposure to data gathering techniques and analysis, and reporting insights in a clear and effective way is desirable. – Strong interest and passion for human resources consulting and aiding clients solve complex people challenges in public and private sector organisations. – 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 excel, word, and PowerPoint – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).   – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project requirement dictate. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required SkillsOptional SkillsDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel RequirementsUp to 60%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?NoJob Posting End DateOctober 4, 2021

    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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    Lead Analyst | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: MDM Lead / DeveloperEmployment Type: Fulltime Salary: up to 23K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAEAbout the ClientA highly recognized international group handling Information Technology & Services located in UAE & KSAJob Description: ? Perform review of Informatica MDM detailed design, configuration, monitoring, deployment and implementation of Informatica MDM Platform Version 10.2.? Ability to translate business requirements to technical design and code? Performance tuning of Application, Database and Informatica MDM platform? Collaborate with various technical teams and business users for Development, QA, and Operations Support? Awareness of MDM trends, MDM Concepts and other MDM tools

    Qualifications:? 50 years old and below? Must have at least 10 years of experience in Informatica Master Data Management (MDM), Informatica Data Quality, and Informatica suite of products? Hands-on experience with Informatica MDM User Exits, Match Rules, HM, IDD, E360, BES, and SIF? Proficient in integrating data quality tools e.g. IDQ, Trillium with Informatica MDM, integrating external business application with Informatica MDM hub using Batch process, SIF (Services Integration Framework) and message queues? Hands-on experience with Informatica MDM Hub configurations – Data modelling & Data Mappings (Landing, staging and Base Objects), Data validation, Match and Merge rules? Proven experience working with Service Oriented and Event Driven Architectures (SOA / EDA), JMS messaging, SOAP and RESTful services? Immediate joiners will be prioritize

    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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    Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Data Analyst | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryEstablished in the region for 40 years, PwC has more than 6,000 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.We have an unparalleled range of expert capabilities from Strategy, through Advisory and Consulting to Legal, Tax and Assurance Services, underpinned by the standout digital platform in the region.The New Equation: Delivering sustained outcome and trustOur purpose, culture and values remain unchanged – we will help transform our region by solving complex problems and building trust. We will continue to be a force for change in our communities and for society.In the Middle East, we are committing to:- Building a brand defining CS practice- Creating over 6,000 jobs over the next 5 years, with a focus on digital, technology and ESG.- Achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, which involves transforming our business model to decarbonise the value chain.- Continuing to upskill our people to build a community of solvers, with the right skills to deliver solutions that are human-led and tech powered.- Creating value through diversity. Be yourself. Be different.At PwC, we respect and value differences. We know that when people from different backgrounds and with different points of view work together, we create the most value – for our clients, our people and society.As part of our commitment to individuality we are pleased to hear from candidates from diverse backgrounds, with a mixture of skills, capabilities and experience from the below Job Description.In the Middle East, we are committing to:- Hiring over 500 new graduates each year, and providing them with training and qualifications that set them up for a strong career in the region. Doubling down on our existing commitment to promote inclusion and diversity, 50% will be female and 80% Arabic speakers.- Work with the regional PwC Corporate Sustainability (CS) team and collaborate closely with the Net Zero team to drive the firm’s CS agenda in the Middle East (ME). – Align with the Global Net Zero and ESG leaders Main responsibilities: – Create a CS and environmental data reporting and management system for PwC Middle East aligned to PwC Global reporting strategy and requirements. – Ensure environmental data is complete, accurate and timely gathered throughout the year. – Engage and upskill Middle East PwC office managers as well as other stakeholders with data reporting requirements based on Global reporting requirements and commitments – Understand from Middle East PwC office managers the current available CS and environmental data. – Lead and manage the CS and environmental data reporting and management system. – Understand the corporate sustainability reporting system: data collection, data submission, quality check, audit review and reporting. – Collect the available data in a suitable format, develop a database system and analyze the data/translate the data into analytical form. – Once enough data is collected, build predictive models to develop different scenarios – Set up a methodology for regular data collection and socialize it with the PwC office managers. – Lead and project manage the end of year data reporting requirements in compliance with the Global CS team. – Socialize the strategy with the regional network of champions and ensure that their projects are aligned with the environmental data reporting and management system. – Be involved in the global annual reporting of sustainability data and quality check.

    Requirements: – Strong data collection and analysis skills – Digital acumen with environmental or economic analysis – Experience with environmental data – Predictive model analysis experience, environmental data is plus

    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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    People Analytics Specialist | Saudi | Tabuk | Smart City | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    People Analytics Specialist | Saudi | Tabuk | Smart CityPeople / Data analytics required by the tech side of a Huge Project based In Saudi Arabia being built from Scratch. This is a large brand new greenfield project.Client DetailsPeople / Data analytics required by the tech side of a Huge Project based In Saudi Arabia being built from Scratch. This is a large brand new greenfield project.We are currently recruiting on a retained basis for a smart city in Saudi, which is one of the largest global mega project in the World.This is a permanent position based in Saudi, Close to Tabuk. This is a permanent role, paying extremely competitively. They will offer a Tax free salary & Extensive benefits.DescriptionThis is a vital position as a People Analytics specialist – who will Lead from the front in Defining the People Analytics strategy for the tech business. This is a large brand-new greenfield project and would suit a People Analytics specialist interested in working on the latest concepts in tech / data analytics / people analysis and HR analytics. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to work on an exclusive project with other Technologists and People Analytics team working with he C Suite for the Company. In addition to this you will earn Tax Free Salary paid a lucrative salary jump on top of what you are earning (Accommodation and food will be provided).Job OfferRequired Qualifications* Related technical BS degree in Math, Statistics, Social Sciences, or related experience* 3+ years of experience analysing and reporting people data.* Knowledge of Business Intelligence and data handling tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, etc.)* Exceptional organizational and project management skills* Experience in People AnalyticsPreferred QualificationsM.S. degree in Math, Statistics, or Social Sciences with an emphasis on research, or related fieldExperience working with HR/people dataFamiliarity with data management concepts and practices

    The roleWe are looking for a People Analytics Specialist to join the Tech team! Our team works with leaders across the company and Human Resources to deliver meaningful insights from our people data. The ideal candidate has a passion for data, without losing sight of the people behind the numbers. The team leverages Workday, Power BI, and other tools to deliver innovative, sustainable and customer focused solutions.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop innovative analytical solutions that deliver accurate, and timely insights.Build, maintain, and improve reporting solutions that meet the needs of the stakeholders.Partner closely with stakeholders to understand their true requirements and deliver the insights they need.Help maintain and create data sources following best practices to ensure sustainability and reliability of the data.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Techno Functional Consultant – Senior Associate (12 Months Fixed Term) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob 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 Financial Analysis and Reporting team is responsible for managing PwC’s financial risk through financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and tactical consulting. As part of the team, you’ll help with budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting, shared services and financing.Functional Support: • To perform the SAGE X3 functional support for the finance functions in the areas of Accounts Payables, Receivables, Fixed Assets, Purchasing and General Ledger. • The eligible candidate would bring in SAGE X3 best practices, utilizing the system modules, reviewing, modifying and finalizing configuration to deliver optimum results • Experience in configuring and setup the Finance, Purchasing and Payment modules to cover. • Exposure in Sales & Planning modules is a definite advantage. • Strong functional knowledge on business intelligence and analytic tools/ features of Sage X3. Technical Support: • The potential candidate would require deep Technical knowledge of Sage X3 software along with the Database experience (PL/SQL, SQL Server) • Experience in developing new Sage APIs and fixing the existing APIs integrated with various other financial systems. • Expertise in development of custom code to meet the internal finance requirements. • This includes the integrations between Sage X3 and other systems, imports, new forms, tables, and fields, custom modifications and enhancements for specific customer requirements, custom reports and scripting. Testing and Mitigation Plans: • Perform Unit Testing & System Integration Testing including managing communications with Business, defects root cause analysis and defects resolution. Risk monitoring and development of mitigation plans. • Ability to meet deadlines and support SLAs independently.

    Project activities: • Participate in system and process enhancement of SAGE X3 based solutions through business requirement analysis, blue printing, design, specification, configuration, testing, documentation and training, data migration and transition to support. • Have excellent communication skills, verbal as well as written to convey system functionality with business process understanding. • Analytical and creative thinking to provide holistic solutions. • Good documentation skills in building Requirement Specs and Functional Specs. Daily activities: • Maintain the implemented functionality of SAGE X3 modules through end user support of technical problems, business-as-usual requests, and provision of knowledge of that functionality to those users. · • Resolve minor and complex incidents and change service request through level support to deliver timely and quality solutions to end users. · • Develop and Coordinate SAGE X3 End-User Training for business processes. • Actively adhere to and ensure compliance with applicable Quality policies, procedures, processes and systems. • Take an active part in quality improvement processes. • Identify and report any deficiencies to supervisor and obtain authorization for any deviations from standard procedures. • Relevant degree or equivalent in computer science or other relevant discipline. SAGE X3 Certification is plus. • 10+ years’ experience in customer support or consulting in SAGE X3. • Proven track record in successful big to medium project implementations. Business acumen and experience gained (ideally) in a service company environment in a relevant discipline. • Effective communication and leadership qualities.

    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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    System Admin | Quest Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Quest is working in partnership with a leading company in the IT sector, who are looking for System Admin 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. Minimum Requirements:Candidates with 8+ years of experience in the same or similar role.Good knowledge and work experience of 0365 , Windows Servers , Hyper V , Sophos , Azure , Backup, and recovery & scripting ( Bash , PowerShell)Apply quickly through the job link provided Key performance area 1: Business Performance* Install, configure, and maintain hardware such as Servers, clusters, backup library etc.* Install, configure, and maintain applications such as Office 365, Exchange online, SharePoint Online.* Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Sophos End point and server security.* Monitor logs, analyze, notify, and guide company admin on alert resolution.* Participate in security related activities and upgrades.* Provide escalation support for Office 365 , Active Directory and Endpoint Security* Coordinate with the group IT administrators and vendors related to implementation and support.* Complete the assigned tasks independently if required, coordinate with other team members/ vendors/ customers to complete the task.* Support the security administrator in implementing the security policies and procedures within the currently assigned projects.* Daily, weekly, monthly monitoring of logs generated by the servers and cloud applications.* Report security incidents and ensure effective resolution is provided in a timely manner.* Maintain accuracy and regularity of completion of internal process documentation.* Ensure systems are patched and updates are applied in a systemic and consistent manner by using relevant patch management solutions.* Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain up to date documentation of all system configurations, approvals, user manuals etc.* Shall work on newly areas officially designated by the Assistant Manager – Application and System Development or Group Head – IT.Conduct frequent end user training to boost productivity and security awareness within the organization.Key performance area 2: Customers and Partner Relations* To coordinate provision of excellence customer service to all business application users while maintaining professional standards* To coordinate activities to respond promptly to internal customers request for support* To ensure an open and effecting working relationship with the Process Champions within the group companies for the specific Industry* To maintain effective working relationships and interaction with users to ensure alignment of Group IT and Business Objectives* To identify and implement various initiatives to improve user satisfaction and overall usage of SAP throughout the Industry* To collect user feedback to improve service levels and to meet commitments to internal customers* To resolve helpdesk issues as per the SLA’s* To collect end user training requirements from the different companies within the industry and coordinate internal and external training sessionsKey performance area 3: People Development* Should be team orientated, generating a strong sense of team spirit amongst the colleagues and other supporting departments for working towards a shared vision.* Establish and maintain a participative and supportive team culture amongst all team members.* Communicate clear performance objectives and individual performance targets to all team members.* Assist the team in developing measurement tools to give real time information on operational performance.* Contribute to building a positive team spirit by empathizing the team’s commitment to the goals and objectives.* Manage, motivate colleagues, train, develop the knowledge and skills of the team and ensure that procedures related to performance appraisals and employee compliance is followed.* Advise all levels of management on their responsibilities and accountabilities in relation to IT and ERP related topics.Minimum Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology ( or equivalent)* Windows Server and Office 365 Certification Mandatory* CCNA DesirableExperience:* Minimum 8 years’ experience in the same or similar role* Good knowledge and work experience of 0365 , Windows Servers , Hyper V , Sophos , Azure , Backup, and recovery & scripting ( Bash , PowerShell)* Hands on experience with Sophos Endpoint protection.* Excellent trouble shooting and triaging skills.* Industry Specific Implementation Experience is a must* Exposure to SharePoint is a major plusWe 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.

    Minimum Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology ( or equivalent)* Windows Server and Office 365 Certification Mandatory* CCNA DesirableExperience:* Minimum 8 years’ experience in the same or similar role* Good knowledge and work experience of 0365 , Windows Servers , Hyper V , Sophos , Azure , Backup, and recovery & scripting ( Bash , PowerShell)* Hands on experience with Sophos Endpoint protection.* Excellent trouble shooting and triaging skills.* Industry Specific Implementation Experience is a must* Exposure to SharePoint is a major plus

    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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    Finance Application Support – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob 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 Financial Analysis and Reporting team is responsible for managing PwC’s financial risk through financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and tactical consulting. As part of the team, you’ll help with budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting, shared services and financing.Primary duties and responsibilities Technical     – Supporting the firms finance systems and ensuring its smooth operation across the finance function and wider business.     – Assist with testing the system during the upgrades and reporting issues to the hosting centres or vendors.     – Ensuring adequate support levels are provided to users and issues raised are resolved in a timely manner with minimal disruption to operations.     – Assist with supporting queries that requires technical assistance in terms of querying data from the systems back end, supporting invoice changes/enhancements that works based on VBA Macro and other reporting requirements.     – Troubleshooting and root cause analysis of various queries and issues related to the finance system     – Ensuring the use of the firm’s systems are for the benefit of the firm and any abuse or misuse is reported to department head in a timely manner. Customer   – Provide level 2-3 support for end users experiencing local technical issues, working closely with colleagues in technology function to understand critical issues     – Link in with global COEs for iPower, leveraging for complex technical challenges or end user issues     – Support global improvement activities for all systems, acting as local project support for localisation activities Internal Process     – Resolve any problems with the finance system with urgency as they arise     – Support system and upgrade testing and problem resolution     – Run standardized reports as designed and understanding the logic to assist with user queries Learning and Growth     – Liaise with Global to understand system improvement initiatives     – Adhere to policies and procedures     – Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities Education    – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering, or Information Science Fluency in written and spoken English – 3+ years of experience in financial systems support – Previous experience with systems preferred    – Understanding of different finance business processes and knowledge of financial aspects of an ERP solution is preferred. – Strong analytical, consultative, and communication skills; as well as the ability to make good judgment and work with both technical and business personnel    – Experience in Microsoft Technologies (SQL Server, VBA)

    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