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    External Audit – Experienced Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismWorkdayManagement LevelAssociateJob 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 an 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. – 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.

    What you’ll bring to this role:  – At least 1 year of demonstrated progressive experience at the 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. – 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.

    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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    Blockchain Developer | 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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    Consulting, Transformation Management – Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryYou will be part of PwC’s Transformation Management team, interacting with industry professionals and experts who will help you build and deploy the strong project management skills required to manage large-scale nationwide transformation initiatives. You will be exposed to the PwC proprietary methodologies and tools built from experiences from numerous prior engagements and leading practices, to enable you to efficiently and effectively deliver to our clients in a timely and reliable manner.Responsibilities:- Drive a wide variety of projects including but not limited to: National Transformation Projects, Strategy Execution, Benefits Management, Large-scale Implementations, Development Projects, Feasibility Studies etc. – Identify project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards – Form and Lead a team of consultants to steer the projects towards a successful implementation – Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates  – Measure the performance of the projects and analyze the progress in conjunction with the progress of key performance indicators set out at the strategic objectives level – Provide regular “state of the art” reports in terms of content, insights, quality  to the executive management – Risk, issue and change management – maintain mechanisms to manage change control, risks and issues within specific projects – Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, documents, reports etc.) takes place – Document any business requirements for specific initiatives/projects – Monitor project budgets and prepare regular status reports – Lead knowledge building and sharing, using knowledge management methodologies, techniques, and processes – Coordinate with others to utilize learning and development tools and techniques to analyze, identify and communicate requirements for change – Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations. – Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions. – Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments. – Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart. – Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders. – Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm. – Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct

    Requirements:- The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple projects and leadership skills to engage with diverse stakeholders – 13+ years of experience in a similar role, out of which a minimum of 8 years of experience in a Consulting Management role within the Private Sector or the  Government and Public Sector – Based in KSA preferred, but fly in fly out from UAE acceptable – Ability to work in out of town engagements – Familiarity with best practices in PMO methodologies, structures and operating models – Be passionate about client service – Self-motivated, confident – a strong work ethic – Successful performance within team environments, enjoy being part of a team – Excellent organizational skills, having the ability to prioritize workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines – Experience in overseeing and reporting progress of large-scale programs – Knowledge/understanding of the Middle East Government and Public Sector including a deep understanding of global trends in the Government and Public Sector – Experience of driving large-scale change – Sector exposure and experience of different labor reforms – Planning and reporting tools, including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint – Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic (verbal and written)

    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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    Executive IT (Infrastructure) | Damas Jewellery

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently looking for an Executive to join our fabulous IT team in Oman. This role is to provide support in the areas of hardware, IT security & network maintenance, office application support & installation, reporting and analysis.The key performance indicators are:- Resolving system issues in a timely manner- Ability to handle complex situations independently- Maintain established standards related to maintenance of IT infrastructure, networking and system administrationPrinciple accountabilities:- To ensure implementations and maintenance of the IT infrastructure, networking, system administration and cyber security- Installation of OS, applications on servers and IT systems for users and retail stores- Provide ServiceDesk support and resolution of hardware, networking and system administration related issues- All system administration functions like user access control, backup and restoration, system updates, virus management, spam management, footfall, T&A- Implementation of all security related policies and procedures as per ISO 27001 standards- IT asset management- Ensure LAN / WAN connectivity across all branch offices and shops across the country and with the HO IT Data Center- Support business applications team members- Support all retail stores for system administration, hardware and networking related issues- To execute Standard Operating Processes and Policies of the Division- To be actively involved in the training of new staff in IT

    – The ideal candidate for this role will have a graduate degree in computer applications or a related degree. – They will also have excellent communication skills, problem solving capability, high attention to detail and thoroughness.Please note that this position is based in Oman. Candidates that are currently living in Oman or that are willing to relocate to Oman will be considered for this opportunity.

    Damas Jewellery LLC, a U.A.E based company, has grown and expanded over the years, from a company with a humble beginning into an internationally based fashion jewellery network. The key to its success has been a visionary creativity, an inspirational leadership, a dedicated workforce and a lot of sincere hard work.

    Today, Damas has a trade network that spans far and wide around the world. Outlets can be found in the U.S.A, Lebanon, Qatar, Jordan, Maldives, Bahrain, Kuwait, India, the Sultanate of Oman, and throughout all the GCC countries. Its contemporary image and superb infrastructure, have allowed it to house a magnificent array of internationally acclaimed jewellery brands, such as Carrera Y Carrera, Laurentia, Baraka, Mikimoto, Fope, Chimento, Faberge, Pomellato, Roberto Coin, Scavia, and many more. Damas also houses some of the most distinguished brands in the watch arena, such as Chanel, Chaumet, Bell & Ross, Barthelay, Omega, Waltham, Montega, Bedat & Co., Vacheron Constantin, Marina B, and many more.

    We offer unrivalled progression with a broad range of exciting careers. To support the rapidly increasing demands in local and overseas markets we are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, flexible team players who will enjoy the excitement and challenges of working for a very successful and rapidly expanding organization. As a customer focused company, we also look for people with a passion for delivering excellent customer service to our customers. More

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    Office Coordinator | Educon Management Consultancy

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Assisting the HR department and Administration department in daily office admin tasks for all entities of the company. – Monitoring and ordering inventory for office and break room supplies.- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, faxes, mail and packages, couriers.- Filing and organizing records, invoices and other important documentation for the HR department and PRO department.- Ordering repairs for office equipment and maintenance, connecting with and escorting vendors.

    Salary:
    AED
    4,000 to 5,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    – Strong written and verbal communication skills- Excellent organizational and time management skills- Great customer service and interpersonal skills- Friendly, service-oriented personality- Keen attention to detail- Problem-solving and basic troubleshooting skills- Proficiency with common word processing and spreadsheet software- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

    Educon Management Consultancy’s registered activity in the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) is management consultancy services. The company was originally formed to target opportunities in the education sector.

    Gradually, the company has shifted its focus on analyzing a subset of investments done in various sectors. More

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    PA ( Spanish Speaker ) | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are working with a global consultancy firm and are looking at hiring an experienced and confident PA to join their Dubai team. Our client is looking for a Spanish speaker for this position and candidates that are immediately available. As a PA your main duties and responsibilities will be to manage the Managing Partners full diary including all travel arrangements, hotel bookings, flights and organizing any transfers. In addition you will deal with all correspondence coming in and out of the department. You will also be required to assist in any ad hoc administrative duties that are required for the senior executives and the team.This role is based in their Dubai office and the role will be a full time role Sunday to Thursday.

    This varied role will utilize all of your PA skills and stretch your communication and organizational ability. You will need to be an exceptional individual whose attention to detail is second to none, and maturity and professionalism will be maintained in times of pressure. Ideally, you will have at least 5 years of demonstrable, relevant experience in a Personal Assistant role, good MS Office skills with the ability to identify and implement good practice and high standards, be emotionally robust, able to work under pressure and to tight time scales coping with ‘peaks and troughs’ of workload along with patience, tolerance and a sense of humour. The successful candidate must be fluent in Spanish.

    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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    Deals MERC – Resourcing & Deployment – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceIndustry/SectorSpecialismManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryThe Resourcing Officers will support the Industry Groups and client teams. You will play an important role in supporting the implementation and delivery of Resource Management (RM) Services to ensure operational excellence. You will work with the Business and others in the RM and wider support functions to support the firm strategy around agility and mobility of our people and support the firm’s people agenda e.g. Talent Management and skills development. This is a people focused role founded on effective working relationships with all key stakeholders.Responsibilities   – Plan, coordinate and implement RM (workforce planning / deployment / talent management) activity to support the overall business objectives and RM strategy  – Make sure the business needs are delivered in an efficient manner at all times by optimising allocation of work and deployment of staff to maximise profitability in conjunction with personal development plans and individuals’ wellbeing – Gather information on staff career planning/goals, strengths, areas of opportunity to aid in allocating the right staff to the right client at the right time (via Partners and Managers coaches)  – Resolutions of unassigned clients and reallocations for new joiners/leavers – Collaboration and teaming with other RM professionals including; focus on continuous improvement, sharing of best practices and liaising with other lines of service on borrowing/lending, staff secondments, etc. – Analyze standard productivity reports and provide recommendations on the appropriate action plan or activities required (e.g. workload balancing, improvement of utilization, etc.) – Analyze business needs and staff requests to establish new career paths as required; developing ongoing approaches to easily match staff interests with firm needs – Demonstrate  good knowledge of the Business and be proactive in relation to the supply and demand challenges of the Business i.e. busy periods, recurring business, etc  – Produce Management Information (MI) for RM function and client needs, e.g. graphs, analytical data, trends. Review and analyse the MI and reports highlighting BU trends and any risks/exceptions  – Be prepared to challenge the BU protocols if impacting resourcing i.e. completion of timesheets, accuracy of codes, etc  – Establish effective relationships and become known as a reference point within RM.  Engage with the Engagement Managers to understand their priorities.  – Build relationships with other functions such as Human Capital (HC) and Finance and interact from the RM perspective  – Engage and promote the use of key resourcing systems including Talentlink, iPower, Salesforce, to enable effective resourcing

    Requirements   – 1 to 3 years of workforce planning, resourcing, recruitment or project management experience, ideally from within professional services or a corporate environment.  – Experience of prioritisation or conflict resolution, with the ability to manage complex conflicts between numerous parties in  a fast changing environment  – Strong relationship & stakeholder management experience; ability to interact with people at all levels and able to influence, challenge and negotiate effectively  – Strong Excel skills (pivots / graphs / data analysis) – PowerBI knowledge an advantage

    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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    Technical Support Representative – (English & Turkish Speaker) | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities – Provides advanced level of hardware remote technical support, troubleshooting and analysis assistance for hardware installation (or reinstallation), usage, configuration questions and software installation for IBM/Lenovo Servers and Storages – Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and developing new solutions for technical issues escalated from L1 support team. – Identifies out of scope technical issues, provides resolutions to a diverse range of complex technical issues, mentors others in providing validated technical information, support process instructions and special support requirements. – Ability to Learn new products quickly and effectively, when given access to our knowledge base to be able to develop a layered understanding of how the product works end-to-end. – Contributes to a centralized problem identification and resolution database – Develops and implements resolutions to identified problems and follow standard practices and procedures. – Identifies records and works with management to pro-actively revise current procedures and tools to improve customer satisfaction – Develops broad knowledge of the organization’s mission and strategy and relates it to day-to-day issues. – Challenges existing processes based on industry best practices, enhances these for the benefit of all.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – B.Sc. in Electronics/Communication/Computer Engineering or Computer science – 1-3 years of experience in technical support, IT infrastructure or related. – Excellent customer communication and problem-solving skills – Turkish and English Languages fluency are a must. – Demonstrate proficiency in the hardware platform supported by maintaining applicable technical certifications. – Strong Hardware server’s knowledge is a must – Microsoft windows server and Linux knowledge – MCSE or other IT industry certifications is a plus – Ability to work during eastern time zone and 24*7 rotational shifts basis – Experience in working within global teams

    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