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    IT Officer | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The ideal candidate will have a wealth of experience tackling various hardware and software problems. They should be comfortable providing technology solutions to employees and working closely with third party software parties to adopt new technologies and efficiently use existing ones. This candidate should have prior experience working with information technology and understand the latest technology trends to ensure the technology in place is up to date.Responsibilities• Develop, implement and maintain IT network, systems and applications• Control and monitor data, network access and backup systems• Understand various IT troubleshooting and provide technical support• Manage technologies and provide administrative assistance for various systems• Negotiate and communicate with third-party software providers for new software’s and troubleshooting• Any other responsibility assigned by the bank or person in charge of the department from time to time on the basis of requirement

    Qualifications• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant field• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in related field• Good communication skills in both Chinese and English• Experience in information technology space and solving various software and hardware problems and familiar with Java, database sql etc.• Experience in project management

    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) is China’s largest bank and the largest bank in the world. It is one of China’s “Big Four” state-owned commercial banks (the other three being the Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank). It is the largest bank in the world in terms of market value, the world’s largest bank by deposits, and the world’s most profitable bank.

    In October 2008, the opening of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited ( regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority) allows ICBC to become the pioneer among the Chinese financial institutions for the Middle East market. With strong support from its Head Office located in Beijing, ICBC Middle East support the financial needs of the UAE and the Middle East area, provide a comprehensive international trade,overseas financing against domestic support, project finance, clearing and settlement, and a series of financial services, become a link of economic and trade exchanges between China and Middle region. More

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    Application Developer – Experience Front End | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction As an Application Developer, you will lead IBM into the future by translating system requirements into the design and development of customized systems in an agile environment. The success of IBM is in your hands as you transform vital business needs into code and drive innovation. Your work will power IBM and its clients globally, collaborating and integrating code into enterprise systems. You will have access to the latest education, tools and technology, and a limitless career path with the world’s technology leader. Come to IBM and make a global impact!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.- Hands on experience in UI development – Java – excellent implementation skills with Java and J2EE. – Database – Excellent knowledge or Implementation skills with ORM frameworks like – Must be proficient in SQL. – Services – Excellent knowledge or Implementation skills with building services based applications (SOAP OR REST). – Web – Excellent knowledge of web applications concepts. – Application Servers – Broad and deep understanding of multiple application server platforms including Apache Tomcat and IBM WebSphere. – General – have a firm grasp of fundamental web/internet technologies. – Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – Web development – HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, AngularJS(Frontend Framework- General knowledge about Redux. NodeJSPreferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Experience with Redux. NodeJS, Jasmine / Karma(Test framework)

    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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    Manager – Business Consulting – Agile Business Finance S/4 Planning | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Manager – Business Consulting – Agile Business Finance S/4 Planning, Consolidation and ReportingAs market and technology rapidly change and develop, finance functions must demonstrate real added value to their business. As a Finance Transformation Consultant, you’ll use your experience and knowledge in Finance, industry and technology to help deliver greater insight – delivering functional efficiencies as well as transforming the role of finance in our clients’ businesses. You’ll be developing innovative, sustainable ways to improve the management of people, processes and systems, working alongside other finance professionals in high-performing teams. And as you deliver exceptional client service, you’ll have the opportunity to address some of the biggest issues facing client organizations today – supported by structured learning and development. With a network stretching across the world, the projects you work on will cross borders and sectors, providing unrivaled experience. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. The opportunity We are looking for a Manager to join our team at the start of an exciting growth curve in the MENA region. We’re looking for people with enthusiasm to truly add value to clients, as well as ambition and potential to grow with us. Your key responsibilities – As a member of the Business Consulting team, you’ll help the world’s leading organizations improve their performance in a rapidly changing environment with adequate enablement of finance transformation and technologies. – You’ll be part of multidisciplinary teams, bringing diverse perspectives to every challenge. – You will also take the lead in developing and growing our business and client network, building relationships with our clients’ key stakeholders and contributing to the overall revenue generation efforts of the consulting wide organization.

    Skills and Attributes for success – You should have Consulting experience in Finance Transformation – Increase how finance works cross functionally as part of an extended ecosystem to enable new business models and value creation – Hands on expertise in digitizing finance processes – Implementation experience in one or more of the SAP S/4 planning, consolidation and reporting solutions – Business planning and consolidation (BPC) – Revenue and cost planning – Budgeting – SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) – Group reporting – SAP BI/BO – Exceptional knowledge on Process optimization across Procure-To-Pay (PTP), Order-To-Cash (OTC), and Record-To-Report (RTR) processes – Improve data and analytics capabilities to transform forecasting, risk management, and understanding of value drivers – Take strategic decisions on what will be sourced, recruited, retained, and/or developed/upskilled to transform finance talent into a sustainable workforce – Make significant changes to the finance function operating model and skill set utilizing a best in class model of internal and partner resources/ assets – Reduce finance function costs through new technologies, and automation – Optimize usage of Global Business Services (GBS) infrastructure, outsourcing, and SSC’s – Leverage Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) to budget for and plan using appropriate technology To qualify for the role, you must have – 5-8 years of relevant working experience – MENA based experience (preferred) – Strong People Management and Leadership Skills – Effective communication and presentation skills – Ability to generate business deals and make business proposals – Develop and maintain relationship at C-suite level Ideally, you’ll also have – A Master’s Degree and/or CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA professional qualifications – Relevant certifications from SAP preferred – Willingness to travel extensively across the region What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. 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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    Consulting – TMU-Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorBusiness ServicesSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Programme Management practice, within Project Portfolio Management services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations balance long term strategies and short term imperatives to optimise their investments and strategic activity required to achieve the organisation’s business objectives. We help enhance organisations project and programme performance by identifying alternative project approaches, consistently aligning projects with corporate strategy, setting the tone and pace of programmes from the outset, responding quickly and effectively to crisis situations, and extracting value from agile programme delivery.As part of our team, you’ll help our clients with optimising their project and programme performance, while consistently aligning programmes with corporate strategy.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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    Project Manager | The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance (HBTF)

    Employment:

    Contract

    Ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budgetHas overall responsibility for leading and managing all major project tasks. Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibilityEnsuring resource availability and allocationDeveloping a detailed project plan to monitor and track progressMeasuring performance using appropriate project management tools and techniquesManaging the relationship with project team and key stakeholdersPerform risk management to minimize potential risksEstablishing and maintaining relationships with third parties/vendorsCreating and maintaining comprehensive project documentationMeeting with stakeholders to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each projectTracking project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goalsMeet budgetary objectives.Report and escalate to PMO / top management

    5 years of experience.Solid experience in project management minimum 5 years.Solid experience in the banking field minimum 5 years.Solid experience in digital products & services.Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skillsStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Project management Professional (PMP) is plus.Experience with project management software tools.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork

    The Housing Bank for Trade and Finance (HBTF) was established in 1973 as a public shareholding limited company to provide housing finance.

    After 24 years of operations, the bank started a new era, when it was converted to a comprehensive bank, providing full commercial and investment banking services. The bank’s capital was increased several times, and currently amount of JD(252) million the equivalent of USD(355). More

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    Senior Financial strategic planning | The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance (HBTF)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Design the optimal mechanism for developing and implementing key objectives and KPIs cascaded from the strategic plan.analyze and present researches and studies to improve profitability through the use of global financial analysis tools.develop work and digitalize workflow using best applications and dashboards.Analyze and present strategic financial reports in accordance with the strategic plan.Committed to deadlines and following up to encourage and enforce achievements, and developing corrective measures

    6-12 years of experience in related fieldsExperience in Banking sectorExtensive experience in strategic planning .Project management (PMO) experience in diverse projectsProfessional certifications in Finance, Project Management, Strategic planning is strongly preferable

    The Housing Bank for Trade and Finance (HBTF) was established in 1973 as a public shareholding limited company to provide housing finance.

    After 24 years of operations, the bank started a new era, when it was converted to a comprehensive bank, providing full commercial and investment banking services. The bank’s capital was increased several times, and currently amount of JD(252) million the equivalent of USD(355). More

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    Four / External Audit – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryPwC 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.Audit Service OverviewCreating value that makes a real difference to a client’s business is intrinsic to the PwC audit. Quality audits that bring unexpected and far-reaching benefits do not come from an unthinking compliance mindset but from a knowledgeable, questioning, imaginative and insightful approach.The foundation of the service we deliver is the natural blend of compliance and value. We are experts in the application of audit methodology and audit techniques and use our expertise to bring precision and economy to our clients’ audits. We use our knowledge of each client, together with our position as trusted advisor, to match our approach and our solutions to their needs.Our view of our clients’ organisations is broad and deep, and we look behind the numbers to consider what they mean for the business as a whole. We use the audit to explore and think more widely about our clients’ businesses and the potential issues they face.This understanding enables us to offer new solutions to our clients’ problems, to help them learn from what has happened and prepare them for, or better still help them avoid, issues in the future.What you’ll create and do:As a Senior 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:  – Take on a professional role as part of our client-facing teams. – Support the development of the audit approach and complete planning procedures. – Provide coaching and feedback to junior members of the engagement team. – Examine financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment, or watch certain processes and procedures being performed. – Ask a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – with a range of individuals at our client organizations. – Test the client organization’s internal controls. – Assess significant estimates, judgements or assumptions made by management. – Verify and test financial statements and supporting disclosures. – Perform completion procedures to support issuance of the audit report.

    – At least 3 years of demonstrated progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a professional services firm. – An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work. – A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives. – ACCA/CPA/CA/ ACA designation or equivalent designation, or in final stages of completion. – A strong understanding of IFRS and Accounting standards for Non FS Industries. – Thorough technical skills and experience regarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards. – Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality.- Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams. – Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment. – Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is considered an asset. – Business development and client relationship building. Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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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    SAGE X3 Functional Technical Consultant | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryThe main purpose of the SAGE X3 Techno-Functional Specialist role is to support Financial Modules and optimize the potential of the software for the end user, communicating effectively about system functionality, working collaboratively with functional teams & technical teams to deliver excellent performance and results while adhering to the SAGE X3 best practices.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.

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities:- 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