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    Tax Technology Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Digital Services – Tax Technology Senior Associate – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismTechnology StrategyManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryThe Digital Strategy and Operations team is a multidisciplinary regional team that supports both public and private sector clients, helping them to navigate the large tax and digital transformation that is taking place in the Middle East. The team has a particular focus on tax transformation projects that impact tax strategy, processes, policies and technologies. We support our clients by enabling their tax function to operate efficiently and effectively. A career within Digital Strategy and Operations, will provide you with the opportunity to work at the heart of the large scale tax transformation that the region is going through. You will have exposure to a variety of different projects and clients. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and understands how technology can be applied to tax problems.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 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: – Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas – Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results – Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems – Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends – Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance – Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice – Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives – Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others – Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships. – Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    The ideal candidate has: – A good understanding of different technologies applied in the tax environment. – A good understanding of how tax is set up in ERP and other systems – Experience with data analytics for tax – Experience with automation solutions like workflow automation and RPA – Experience with dashboards and data visualization – The ability to articulate how to solve a tax business problem by using the best fit technology by taking into account all circumstances – The ability to demonstrate a good understanding of general business processes and the impact of tax and technology on this – A good understanding of the core elements of a tax department and the implications of technology for tax – Preferably had exposure to different taxes – A mindset to search for solutions – A Masters degree in IT, Economics or similar. 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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    Citrix Engineer | Etimad Holding

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Design, Install, monitor and provide support of advanced functions of Citrix Systems and associated ecosystem and related applications directly or with the team.• Taking responsibility for technical issues in the environment and providing problem resolution.• Install and update Xenapp (a Citrix virtual app) farms, design and plan Citrix CVAD environments and develop the infrastructure that the Citrix farms run on .• Responsible to deploy and design the Citrix infrastructure• Good hands-on experience in both legacy (XA6.5 & PVS) and New Infra (XA1912.LTSR & MCS) Citrix.• Setting Up Citrix Components like License Server, Delivery Controller, Receiver• Setting Up XenDesktop Resources like Server/Desktop OS Master Image• Configuring the Master Target Device, Creating Machine Catalog and Delivery group as per the requirement.• Managing Citrix licensing & terminal services licensing and windows terminal server• Responsible for managing multiple Clients Citrix Infrastructure• Responsible to resolve all the technical issues for Citrix• Creating and managing the HLD and LLD documents for the Citrix environment Involved in major escalations.• Performing 3rd line administrative and technical duties to provide management & remediation for known issues.• Taking responsibility for technical issues in the environment and providing problem resolution.• Diagnose and repair system problems working closely with vendor support for all servers, software and other hardware directly or with the team members.• Assist in defining, maintaining and monitoring compliance to Citrix related security and software policies for the business.Perform additional responsibilities that may be added from time to time depending on organisational requirements

    Min Bachelor of IT with 5 Years (Citrix environment)Professional Certification: CCE-V,CC-EM Technical/Work Related Skills:• Knowledge of CITRIX/Citrix Loadbalancer . • Storage technologies • Problem-solving • Analytical skills • Communication skills • Task prioritization and time management • Presentation and documentation • Microsoft Windows Server

    Etimad Holding is a technology solutions and services company with dedicated focus on security system solutions, system integration, project fulfillment and execution. We are a dynamic company comprising of highly skilled individuals capable of providing solutions in our field as per the user’s requirements/demands. More

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    Marketing – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Clients & MarketsManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryIn this role you will focus on implementing marketing plans and carrying out marketing activities to support the PwC Legal business, brand identity and positioning of PwC, reporting to the PwC Middle East Tax & Legal Services Marketing Managers. This includes activities such as event management, running webinars, creating content in various forms (thought leaderships, blog articles, creating videos, creating web pages, developing flyers, drafting newsletters, editing news alerts, etc…). You will be working closely with the PwC Legal Leader, Business Unit leaders and key stakeholders to develop strategies and campaigns that will help drive growth in the business. You will lead various marketing projects – understanding the objectives; developing an action plan; coordinating with relevant stakeholders and creating materials to support the campaign, as well as working with the TLS Marketing Managers to set KPIs and report on delivery success/areas for improvementMain responsibilities:• Abide and follow the brand of PwC Middle East in the region and ensure that the work is aligned on the overall corporate brand identity• Work with the Legal Business Leaders to execute marketing plans• Liaise with the Industry Marketing Managers to highlight PwC Legal in our key industries• Deliver quality thought leadership thinking to clients, publications and collateral on business topics most relevant to them and support the brand positioning• Work on delivering events (in person/hybrid/virtual) in compliance with ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and protocols, and liaise with the Middle East Events team on bigger marketing events• Work closely with the creative design teams and agencies on contracted creative production Internal Process• Implement the regional marketing plan for PwC Legal Middle East• Implement marketing activities in the region including enforcement of corporate branding and marketing strategies, implementation of branding guidelines in line with global corporate standards of the PwC network• Work closely with creative production agencies and market research firms for marketing campaigns and development of marketing plans• Work with the PR & Communications Team to drive key messages and increase brand coverage in the market ensuring good presence in key publications• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and produce updated reports Learning & Growth• Liaise with the corporate marketing and knowledge teams on global campaigns, knowledge sharing initiatives, and other corporate activities• Implement marketing training opportunities for partners and teams• Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed• Support the team in providing the external communication support for campaigns• Work closely with the PR team in arranging and staffing media interviews, when needed• Draft monthly client newsletter that is sent out to clients Internal Communications• Support with local communications initiatives• Responsible for all internal & external Communications for PwC Legal Financial :• Help to manage the budget for PwC Legal• Ensure cost efficiency of all marketing activities

    Language: • Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantageOverall Experience : • 3-5+ years of experience in marketing Specific Experience • Proven track record in a marketing function• Experience in the Professional Services Industry in a top tier big 4 firm specifically in PR, Communications or Marketing is an advantageIndustry experience within the Middle East is preferred Knowledge and Skills: • In depth knowledge of Marketing and Branding principles• In depth knowledge of the Professional Services Industry, including latest market developments, best practices and trends• Strong knowledge of digital and traditional marketing channels• In depth knowledge of service offering for all PwC LoS and industry sectors in the Middle East• Commercial awareness• Commercial Experience of Salesforce/Salesforce Marketing Cloud is an advantage.• Knowledge of business planning and budgeting• Excellent communications (verbal and written) skills, including public speaking and interviewing skills, and ability to represent the organization in diverse forums• Subject matter expertise in marketing and branding• Knowledge of monitoring effectiveness of marketing campaigns• Solid knowledge of corporate reputation and business ethics• Knowledge in online media, social media Marketing, and developing user friendly digital platforms• Excellent Marketing research skills and conducting competitive intelligence analysis• Good project management skills• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills• Significant personal presence, enabling successful interaction directly with senior consultants, clients.Travel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment 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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    Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the CTO, you will have a greenfield opportunity to create a technology platform to support ambitious growth plans facilitating the launch and growth of an application and website. You will work closely with the CEO to design and implement technology business strategies, plans and procedures.Description* Oversee all aspects of engineering, including technical strategy, technology blueprint and best practices & technology stacks.* Define the company’s technical architecture and ensure technical standards, security, and regulatory best practices are met.* Develop and implement a technology strategy that supports our business strategies.* Create and manage timelines for the development and deployment of all technological services.* Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage.* Build a team who can further help with launching the product.Job Offer* Opportunity to lead the technology for greenfield product in your own vision to transform an industry.* Equity options of the business.* Freedom to work with your selected technology.

    * We need someone that can collaborate closely with founders and take ownership of the entire tech portfolio of the startup, growing it to a robust, scalable and efficient platform (application and website).* Overall of over 10-12 years of experience, with at least 2-3 years’ leadership experience in engineering, including hands-on leadership and people management.* Experience in building and managing a product from scratch.* Familiarity with software development best practices, including security, testing, source control and deployment.* Hands on knowledge with a diverse set of full-stack technologies.* Comfortable working in uncertain and unstructured start-up environments.* Leadership experience in a Fintech environment would be an ideal background.* Experience with Blockchain would also be an added advantage since the startup is exploring ways to incorporate a public ledger in their product.

    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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    Junior Full Stack Developer | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are sourcing a Junior Full-Stack Developer for a local start-up, who specialise in the E-Commerce space. Competing with some of the largest online platforms in the region, our client is looking for a young, enthusiastic candidate who can support their continued growth in the UAE. This Junior Role will be responsible for the full-stack development (front-end and back-end) writing, testing efficient code, using best software practices for their clients E-Commerce websites. The selected candidate will develop appropriate code structures to solve specific tasks, while assisting and supporting in the upkeep of the websites. You will closely work with external providers such as graphic designers, to ensure all developments are within the brands guidelines.

    The successful candidate will have 1-3 years (maximum) Full-Stack Developer experience, developing for E-Commerce clients, within an internal or agency environment. Competent knowledge of PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) for backend on Symfony Framework, and VueJS & React for frontend, is essential. Experience of working with a Scraper is also essential. This role is based in Abu Dhabi on a full-time basis. Remote working can be considered.

    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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    System Engineer – MS Windows Files Server | Etimad Holding

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – To provide support, implementation, and design services for Microsoft Active Directory and Windows-based systems across the enterprise, including directory and identity management solutions.- Produce enterprise-level designs for Active Directory and Windows File Services for global initiatives following those through to implementation via collaboration with project and support teams.- Identify opportunities to innovate, extend and enhance service delivery everywhere possible.- Own Root Cause Analysis and Problem Management for corporate Identity Management environment.- Serves as escalation point for application support and troubleshooting, provides guidance and direction in resolution of escalated issues and/or complex production, application or system problems.- Serves as the first line of escalation support for domain technology issues that cannot be resolved by tier one and two server support.- Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs.- Install, configure, and maintain Active Directory and third party software utilities for hardware systems within company operational guidelines.- Create and maintain system documentation for domain technologies, including installation, configuration, and appropriate troubleshooting steps.- Improve existing processes through solutions to recurring problems and enhancements to existing solutions or documentation.Perform additional responsibilities that may be added from time to time depending on organisational requirements

    Qualifications:- Min Bachelor of IT with 5 Years of working Experience.- Professional Certification: MCSE Technical/Work Related Skills- Thorough Knowledge of MS Windows File Server/MS Windows AD Server- Written and verbal communication- Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles- knowledge in administering Active Directory (AD) and GPO’s.- Problem Solving- knowledge of AD, ADFS, PKI in Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2- Knowledge of Microsoft Forefront Identity Management, Microsoft Exchange- Knowledge of server virtualization technologies

    Etimad Holding is a technology solutions and services company with dedicated focus on security system solutions, system integration, project fulfillment and execution. We are a dynamic company comprising of highly skilled individuals capable of providing solutions in our field as per the user’s requirements/demands. More

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    Community Manager | FTFT Capital Investments

    Employment:

    Full Time

    FT FT Capital Investments are looking for an enthusiastic Community Manager that will help build and grow our business in the UAE. The desired candidate will have the capability to work cross-functionally with internal partners to understand business objectives in order to communicate effectively with its customers. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and excited by the diverse range of opportunities and challenges.Responsibilities:• Managing and engaging with the organisation’s online community in a way that builds brand awareness• Responding to customer inquiries & comments on social platforms in a professional and timely manner• Monitor and provide feedback on engagement/conversation via social media channels to leadership• Build relationships with the online community such as customers, potential customers, industry professionals, and journalists• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry and digital trends• Work with social media managers to generate social content that will drive communications• Manage leads and referrals

    Requirements:• Experience in the Blockchain/crypto industry is ESSENTIAL • Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English• Problem Solving and time management skills• Strong customer focus with the ability to convey messages politely, tactfully and confidently in conflicts or challenging situations• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and manage time effectively

    Future FinTech Group Inc. is a leading blockchain technology R&D and application company incorporated in Florida. The operation of the Company includes a blockchain based online shopping mall platform, Chain Cloud Mall (“CCM”) , an incubator for blockchain based application projects, a digital payment system “DCON” and a cross-border e-Commerce platform “NONOGIRL”. The Company is also engaged in development of blockchain based e-Commerce technology as well as financial technology. More

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    System Engineer – Microsoft Exchange | Etimad Holding

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Designing, planning, installing, configuring, supporting, and optimizing Exchange server systems, network connections, and communication links.- Writing Power-Shell scripts according to business needs.- Responsible for assisting in the planning, design, installation, support, maintenance, and recovery of server and storage hardware/software that is used as part of the Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, and Messaging-computing environment.- Create PowerShell scripts for the administration of Exchange, Office 365, custom software implementations, Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019 and advanced troubleshooting- Responsibilities include setting up user accounts and mailboxes, backup and restore operations and security.- Manage permissions to monitor mailbox quotas/space and also to check where the email has stuck and made sure that the email reaches its destination.- The incumbent is to work collectively with a team of servers and network engineers to ensure the stable operation of Exchange e-mail messaging systems.- Monitor each and every part of the operating system like checking the disk space at regular intervals, checking the software versions.- Run the diagnostics on the services which are essential for a server to run- Resolve escalated email routing, connectivity, and filtering support issues.- Assist with large-scale Exchange migrations.- Integrate Exchange with load balancing, anti-spam, and content filtering solutions .- Resolve support tickets and requests.- Monitor, document, and report on system utilization and capacity.- Monitor virus and spam filtering statistics and success rates.- Monitor backups and perform periodic test restores.Perform additional responsibilities that may be added from time to time depending on organisational requirements

    – Bachelor of IT with 7 Years Working Experience.- Professional Certification: Microsoft Exchange server, MCSETechnical/Work Related Skills:- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Exchange/Enterprise Vault- Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory – Knowledge in Disaster Recovery – Knowledge of Exchange 2012, 2016 and 2019 – PowerShell (Includes Exchange Management Shell) scripting – Excellent understanding of E-Mail Routing, Email Tracking, SMTP / application Mail Relay, Backup and Restore, single – mailbox, Distribution Group, Public Folder, and DAG – Problem Solving

    Etimad Holding is a technology solutions and services company with dedicated focus on security system solutions, system integration, project fulfillment and execution. We are a dynamic company comprising of highly skilled individuals capable of providing solutions in our field as per the user’s requirements/demands. More