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    Assurance – Risk Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryOrganisations are constantly being exposed to new and evolving strategic, technical, talent and reputation risks, particularly in the Middle East region where they face significant geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges. To survive and thrive in this uncertainty, we understand that strong enterprise risk processes are crucial as these drive business controls. Instead of tackling Enterprise Risk and Business Controls in silos, we approach them as a whole to derive the most value from alignment and consistency.Due to the rapid growth of our Business Controls Risk team, we currently have opportunities for ambitious and highly motivated experienced professionals with a proven track record in high quality delivery of client projects. You will be an integral part of the team responsible for the management and delivery of projects across a range of sectors. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.You will be required to possess strong project management skills as the delivery role requires client management, project budgeting and finance management, coaching and resource management on a portfolio of clients. A key part of delivery will be the creation, review and delivery of complex client deliverables which will include executive level reporting through to detailed design documentation.  – Your role will be to work with clients in identifying their relevant controls, processes and frameworks and recommend improvements in business processes and controls.  – You will have the ability to continuously develop your skills, taking a keen interest in trends in business processes and the impact on our clients. – You will be required to demonstrate extensive project management skills related to projects, including developing project plans, budgets, and deliverables schedules. – You will be required to demonstrate extensive abilities as a team leader, which includes creating a positive environment; monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations; respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress. – The role also requires that the candidate is able to collaborate with colleagues across different competences within the firm. – The role also requires working with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client audits and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.  – The role includes wider responsibilities which will include collaborating with the engagement leader and manager of teams for agreeing budgets, communication of results and their impact on the overall project and making contributions to the final reporting.

    Requirements: – Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high quality output.  – Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university, advantageous if risk, resilience or related discipline. – A professional qualification is preferred:  – Agile Project Management (Agile PM) – Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – Risk Management Professional (RMP) – Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) – Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) – Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) – CMA (Certified Management Accountant) – ACCA Chartered Accountant – Years of Experience : Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience  – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).  Fluent in English but multilingual Arabic speaker preferable. – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    HR Generalist | A Leading TPA (Third Party Administrator) in Medical Insurance

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Administer compensation and benefit plans• Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes• Conduct employee onboarding and help organize training & development initiatives• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise• Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace• Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies• Undertake tasks around performance management• Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics, like time to hire and employee turnover rates• Organize quarterly and annual employee performance reviews• Maintain employee files and records in electronic and paper form

    Salary:
    AED
    9,000 to 11,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: Annual ticket, medical and life insurance

    • Proven experience as an HR Generalist• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures• Good knowledge of employment/labor laws• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; HRIS systems will be a plus• Excellent communication and people skills• Aptitude in problem-solving• Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach• BSc/BA in Business administration or relevant field• Additional HR training will be a plus

    One of the leading “TPA” , Third Party Administrators in Medical Insurance ; a subsidiary of a fortune 20 Multi National Company , with extensive operation across GCC prospering over the last 18 years in facilitating our customers beyond their expectations in all services on par with global standards.

    We are committed in ensuring to provide high quality , superior, innovative and cost-effective business solutions in the areas of healthcare and insurance services and embrace the good will of being one among the best leading TPA’s in this region serving over 50 insurance companies , in administering their multiple policies as well as catering to self-funded schemes with both international and local policies amidst our stake holders.

    It is significant to share our accolades, that we serve more than 1.4 million members whilst administering over AED 4 billion worth of claims annually through a dedicated team of 700 + medical professionals in our talent pool from different parts of the world. We are partnered with a broad global network of over 4,000 health care providers in the region and always thrive to delight our customer through every service we provide remarkably.

    We believe in attracting dynamic , focused , self-motivated , professionals with industry expertise to join hands with us to move forward in a journey, which promises growth and career establishment as per each one’s skills and potential. More

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    Risk and Quality – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Risk & Quality (R&Q)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryThe Independence Support – Senior Associate is part of the Independence Team and operates across all lines of service. It is responsible for providing support to engagement teams to maintain independence and compliance according to regulatory rules and requirements.In addition, the senior associate is responsible for administering independence consultations, Joint Business Relationships, vendor relationships and other events or relationships that PwC might have with other organisations. Primary duties and responsibilities. The new hire will be assisting the regional independence team in the following areas: Scope of service reviews • Perform independence analysis and assistance with the submission of the Authorisation for Services (AFS) for the corresponding audit partners • Responding to scope of services related consultations and to assist other members of the Independence team with the AFS documentation process • Assisting the independence business partners with the business relationship clearances • Support the independence business partners with other day-to-day independence related matters • Reviewing proposals or draft engagement letters for non-assurance services proposed to audit clients from an independence perspective • Understand the client-specific independence procedures and policies • Contribute in developing template materials and make available client-specific policies and procedures to the ME independence network and the practice • Business relationship reviews • Conduct initial assessments of Joint business relationships clearance • Joint business relationship monitoring and reassessment • Vendor relationship reviews Other activities • Consultation system monitoring and assignment of queries among team members • Updating a number of Independence systems • Performing data reconciliations for Independence monitoring purposes • Participating in internal training sessions and contributing to setting the agenda for the calls/meetings Learning and Growth • Liaise with Global to understand Global systems 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

    Education • A professional or academic qualification (degree level or equivalent), or extensive relevant and practical experience. Language • Fluency in English required, proficiency in Arabic is advantageous Overall Experience • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in audit or consulting fields Specific Experience • Client facing experience preferably in the Professional Services industry • Experience in a top tier Big 4 firm is advantageous • An internal transfer from within the firm can be considered Knowledge and Skills • Strong analytical skills • Thorough understanding of general/international accounting standards and practices • Problem solving skills and innovative mindset • Risk averse/risk management skills • Process oriented • Organization skills • Thoroughness and attention to detail • Time management skills and proactivity • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ethical conduct • A conscientious, ambitious team player, with good self-management skills and an ability to take initiative and share knowledge with peers. Professional attributes As a member of the Independence team, the staff member would be expected at a minimum to: • Manage their own work and train other junior team members • Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, and coach to help deliver results • Proactively raise issues to improve effective team working • Get involved in activities which help to strengthen the team

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Backend Developer (Blockchain) | FTFT Capital Investments

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Future FinTech Group are looking for a Java (Blockchain) Development Engineer that possesses excellent analytical and innovation attributes. The desired candidate should be able to combine business scenarios with business models and develop independently. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and excited by the diverse range of opportunities and challenges.Responsibilities:• Back-end development of application/platform, providing interfaces for front-end PCs and APPs• Platform information/content/status update and maintenance• Development and maintenance of platform management backstage• Platform future expansion of business segment• The ability to understand commonly used data structures and be able to use them in actual project development, and have a certain understanding of concurrency and multithreading

    Core Competencies:• 3-5 years of Java back-end development experience – familiar with Spring features, Mybatis and distributed service system development• Have solid Java programming skills• Familiar with microservice functions and have development experience• Proficiency in middleware and in the use of rocketmq, redis, etc• Proficiency in development tools : idea, git, svn, maven, Jenkins, etc• Familiar with Mysql, have actual SQL optimization experience• Work well under pressure and highly organised • Excellent attention to detail

    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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    Recruitment Executive | A Leading TPA (Third Party Administrator) in Medical Insurance

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Profile:• Assessing the skills, experience, and qualifications of potential job applicants and inviting suitable candidates to become part of the business.Duties: • Creating job postings and putting them up online on sites • Advertising job availability through online channels and other media• Browsing social networking sites like LinkedIn for suitable job profiles with required skills• Communicating by phone, email, and in person with job candidates to figure out things like availability and hiring timelines• Interviewing potential job candidates• Performing other assessments of job candidates’ skills, such as by giving a written test or hiring for a trial period, etc.• Reading resumes/CVs, job applications, and cover letter.• Judging applicants based on knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics• Recruiting candidates within a preset timeframe for continued business productivity• Networking with industry professionals and employment agencies who may know suitable candidates• Writing offer letters and participating in negotiation over salary and job duties

    Salary:
    AED
    4,500 to 5,500
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: Annual ticket, medical and life insurance

    Job Profile:• Assessing the skills, experience, and qualifications of potential job applicants and inviting suitable candidates to become part of the business.• Bachelor’s Degree• 2-5 years UAE experience in Recruitment• Strong English communication skills• Advanced MS Office • Team player• Can join immediately

    One of the leading “TPA” , Third Party Administrators in Medical Insurance ; a subsidiary of a fortune 20 Multi National Company , with extensive operation across GCC prospering over the last 18 years in facilitating our customers beyond their expectations in all services on par with global standards.

    We are committed in ensuring to provide high quality , superior, innovative and cost-effective business solutions in the areas of healthcare and insurance services and embrace the good will of being one among the best leading TPA’s in this region serving over 50 insurance companies , in administering their multiple policies as well as catering to self-funded schemes with both international and local policies amidst our stake holders.

    It is significant to share our accolades, that we serve more than 1.4 million members whilst administering over AED 4 billion worth of claims annually through a dedicated team of 700 + medical professionals in our talent pool from different parts of the world. We are partnered with a broad global network of over 4,000 health care providers in the region and always thrive to delight our customer through every service we provide remarkably.

    We believe in attracting dynamic , focused , self-motivated , professionals with industry expertise to join hands with us to move forward in a journey, which promises growth and career establishment as per each one’s skills and potential. More

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    MERC Tax (Business Development) – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – MERC Tax (Business Development) – Senior Associate – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismCorporate and Business StrategyManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Sales and Marketing, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to focus on positioning a distinctive PwC brand in the marketplace and drive long term revenue growth for the Firm. You’ll focus on designing, developing, and implementing communication programmes and media events to promote and sell the PwC’s brand and services as well as contribute to and evaluating our pricing strategies in the marketplace.Our Business Development team supports PwC and its clients by developing sales strategies, executing tactics, and securing the resources required to close sales opportunities. As part of the team, you’ll be managing sales pursuits and the sales pipeline, helping the account team in identifying, qualifying and closing sales leads, and coordinating the utilisation of all account management methodology and business development tools.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.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Data Risk – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Risk & Quality (R&Q)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryDelivering distinctive quality is a central part of what PwC stands for and a fundamental element of what clients, regulators and other stakeholders expect of a market leader in professional services. As a fast growing firm and in line with our vision to be the largest and best professional services firm in the region, it is critical that quality and risk be proactively managed, by ensuring that we achieve Operational Excellence in all aspects of Quality, Risk Management, Compliance and Independence; both to protect and enhance the PwC brand and to enable the growth of PwC’s service offerings.This is a full time opportunity to work with the Middle East Data Risk team. It is an opportunity for a talented, self-motivated individual to develop his/her skill set in PwC Middle East and the global PwC network, working with a dedicated team across a wide range of issues. – Help monitor compliance over all personal data processing activities across the ME region to ensure LoS and IFS functions are aligned with the Network data protection principles and applicable requirements under the GDPR and data protection laws in applicable jurisdictions – Timely identification of activities that collect / process personal data, and where necessary, run and complete risk assessments (DPRA/DPIA) for such activities and in coordination with relevant teams – Ability to analyse risks and controls to ensure data protection related safeguards are being addressed and implemented for activities that process personal data to continue supporting the business in launching new products, applications with an eye for regulatory and data protection matters – Maintain records of processing, inventories / repositories for all activities that process personal data – Timely identification of third parties that collect / process personal data to ensure data protection contract provisions, records of processing and data transfer restrictions are properly addressed – Collaborate and work with all core functions within the firm and provide guidance on the processing of all personal data, such as safeguards, best practices and technical reviews of client / third party contracts – Handle data subject access requests to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws – Actively participate in personal data related incidents and assist with investigations, reporting / remedial action as required. – Maintain a log of any incidents and remedial recommendations and actions – Support in the development and continuous improvement of internal policies and procedures – Maintain and establish a register of data owners for records management to ensure efficient on-going data retention and disposal processes – Identifying, assessing and evaluating violations related to confidentiality breaches

    Requirements: – The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with high energy and at a fast pace that will translate into a high quality output. – 5 – 7 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas (such as Risk Management, Finance, Business administration) – Demonstrate ability to build relationships, work across multinational teams and with a wide variety of individuals at different levels – from senior partners to staff – Strong interest and passion for PwC and looking to further develop him/herself and his/her PwC network – 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 interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Fluent in English but multilingual Arabic speaker preferable Demonstrates analytical skills – Driven with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team – Personal gravitas and ethical behavior – Seeking opportunities for improvement, automation and efficiency gains.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Assurance – OAS – BCR- Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation.

    ResponsibilitiesAs an Associate, 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:- Proactively assist the team in various aspects of the project- Prepare deliverables- Contribute to the development of your own and team’s technical acumen- Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues- Ensure you are adhering to compliance matters- Work on developing internal relationships and your PwC brand

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More