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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

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    Rewards Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Rewards Associate – JordanLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll focus on helping the local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.Our Total Rewards team plays an important role in supporting the attraction, engagement, and retention of key talent for the Firm. As part of the team, you’ll help develop and administer our total rewards programme by focusing on areas such as competitive benchmarking, tax and regulatory compliance, and incentive design and linkage to performance management.Responsibilities: – Manage compensation & benefits related data for PwC ME – Produce adhoc reports and analysis – Assist with the drafting of Reward Policies & Procedures – Assist with year end salary and bonus planning cycle

    Requirements:- Ability to maintain highly confidential information is essential – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines – Excellent problem solving, analytical, and decision making skills – Strong attention to detail and data accuracy is essential – Must be a self-motivated problem-solver – High competentence in Excel and ideally Google Sheets – comfortable with vlookups and pivot tables with a desire to expand this skill set further – Basic PowerPoint / slide skills Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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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    Accounting & Payroll – IT PMO Fixed Contract (4 Months) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Accounting & Payroll – IT PMO Fixed Term Contract (4 Months) – DohaLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismTRS ConsultingManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Accounting 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 provides our clients with customised accounting services based on their in house needs and current International Financial Reporting Standards (International Financial Reporting Standards) guidelines. You’ll work with our team to provide specialist advice and training in areas such as financial instruments, business combinations, pensions and share schemes, listings, corporate treasury, company secretarial and corporate governance.Description:The responsibilities of the PMO Manager include managing the day-to-day activities in the PMO, providing guidance on PMO policies and processes, overseeing project management staff, and collaborating with other department leaders to develop projects and programs.To be successful as a PMO Manager, you should demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Ultimately, a top-notch PMO Manager should be well organized and able to work under pressure.PMO Manager Responsibilities:- Collaborating with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects.- Planning project management, including setting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and assigning team members to various deliverables.- Analyzing financial data, including project budgets, risks, and resource allocation.- Providing financial reports and budget outlines to Executives.- Overseeing the development of the project and ensuring that team members are carrying out their tasks efficiently while upholding the organization’s standards.- Drafting new and improving existing project management office policies and processes.- Continuously evaluating projects to ensure they are meeting standards, adhering to budgets, and meeting deadlines.- Accurately documenting the project’s creation, development, and execution as well as documenting the project’s scope, budget, and justification.

    – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or Engineering or equivalent work experience required- 10+ years of IT and business experience in strategic planning, development, implementation and maintenance of systems, preferably across multiple hardware and software platforms- A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification may be advantageous.- Out of the 10 years required, a minimum of 7 years’ experience in a managerial position may be advantageous.- Experience in PMO and execution of multiple related development projects simultaneously, particularly as Project Manager on systems development, with working knowledge of Systems Development Lifecycle and the Project Management Lifecycle- Strong leadership skills.- Good written and verbal communication skills.- Strong attention to details and technicalities.- Excellent organizational and technical skills.- Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.Preferred:- Master’s degree in business- or technology-related field- Locally available in Qatar- Arabic proficiencyTravel 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