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    Strategic People Programs – People Projects Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Strategic People Programs – People Projects Associate – JordanLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryAt PwC Middle East, we are committed to enhancing our people’s PwC experience by continuously designing and adjusting our offerings to meet their needs. A career in the strategic people programs (SPP) team, will provide you with the opportunity to drive change from the top and be the first inline in bringing our PwC people strategy to life. You will mainly be involved in key strategic projects that affect our people’s everyday life at PwC.PwC is a people-based business, and our people are our greatest asset. The primary role of an Associate within the SPP team is to play an active role in enhancing our people’s experience by supporting the design, development and implementation of key strategic projects across the region. As part of this role, you will be required to work with stakeholders from our different lines of service to ensure that our programs continuously meet our people’s needs and expectations across the firm. Main responsibilities for this role include:- Support the SPP team in designing, planning and execution of strategic people projects – Participate in team meetings to brainstorm and discuss future projects and initiative within SPP – Help in the development of internal presentations and  communication material – Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all services (if applicable) are provided in a timely and effective manner – Perform data analysis on different projects in terms of time savings, adoptions rates, ROI etc. – Perform simple data management tasks by leveraging existing digital tools to facilitate the reporting process for our internal stakeholders – Help in documentation management and maintenance – Support the SPP team with other ad hoc tasks that may be needed in the future – Approaching all tasks with a customer-centric mindset and ethos

    Preferred Skills- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Resources (but all fields – Motivated individual with a passion for people matters and implementing change – Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including relationship building capabilities – Strong attention to details – Fluent (Excellent) in spoken and written English – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to work to deadlines – Competent in Google tools – comfortable with slides, Google Sites, Google sheets. – Capacity to foster a healthy, stimulating work environment that frequently harnesses teamwork – Understanding of professional services firms and business models – Good analytical and problem solving skills Minimum Experience – At least 1 year of experience in the field of human resources or human capital management Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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 – Core Assurance – FS Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – Core Assurance – FS Manager – DubaiLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.ResponsibilitiesAs a Manager, 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 in the management of a portfolio of clients, while reporting to Senior Managers and above- Be involved in the financial management of clients- Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients- Contribute to the development of your own and team’s technical acumen- Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges- Assist in the management and delivering of large projects- Train, coach, and supervise staff- Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues- Continue to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand

    Essential requirements- Hold a professional qualification such as ACA/ACCA/CPA/CA- Have experience of working with clients in Banking, Insurance and general FS sectorsTravel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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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    Finance – Accounts Payables Booking Officer Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Finance – Accounts Payables Booking Officer Associate (12 months fixed term) – LebanonLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.Our Accounts Payable and Receivable team is responsible for performing collections activity and payment of debt activity. You’ll focus on working with senior individuals to review and produce reports related to the accounts receivable and accounts payable accounts that will assist PwC in achieving monthly collection target amounts as well as ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices.We currently have an opportunity for a professional and motivated Associate ideally with existing finance experience to work within the finance function based in Lebanon, supporting the ME region. The Accounts Payable is a key team within the Finance & Accounting Team in PwC ME. It sits within the Finance Shared Services centre delivering Accounts Payable activities for all regional entities, tasked with maximizing the efficiency of the payables function in the processing and payment of vendor accounts.The Job Holder is a key member of the team, responsible for the day to day support and administration required within the delivery of account payable services. Responsible for performing accounting work according to PwC Approved accounting principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work.We would like to hear from individuals with experience of working in a payables or finance processing function.Responsibilities:- Responsible for collating, sorting and processing all invoices received into the Accounts Payable Team- Support the matching of invoices to LPOs / accruals and follow up on any consultation required- Support the on-time and accurate payment of vendors- Support coordination with finance team members for monthly closing of accounts and finalizing monthly accounts- Prepare standardised reports or summaries, and other documentation required for the function and as directed by the Accounts Payable Team Leader- Adhere to Accounts Payable policies and procedures- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Requirements:Technical Skills;- Minimum of a college education , with Accounting, Finance or related field required- Overall experience of 1 or more years in finance or similar functions- Strong financial, analytical and accounting skills- Excellent level of accuracy to a high level of detail- Good calculation and analytical skills- Excellent Microsoft Excel skillsSoft Skills;- Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic would be an advantage- Good organisation and office management skills to ensure coverage of workload- Time management skills and proactivity- Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity needed- Capability to work well in a team- Skilled in maintaining client relationships- Strong liaison skills, with the ability to maintain geographical relationships- Strong work ethicTravel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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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    Group Business Incubator Manager | Royal Sky

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Build strategic analyses or feasibility studies for potential new projects and partnerships, to provide educated GO/NOGO recommendations, and clear priorities between approved projects- Business planning: Set high level goals, strategies and needed structure, other enablers and associated costs and timelines – Plan execution: Executing the plan, managing / co-managing the approved new projects at start, with proper processes and reporting in alignment with our Group standards – Project handover: Handing over to Project Team

    Salary:
    AED
    20,000 to 25,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Education- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent- MBA (Desirable)Experience:- Experience in Startup/MNC environment, preferably, real-estate- Minimum 2 years’ experience in managing a multi-cultural teamKnowledge:- Feasibility study- Business planning- Sales & Marketing- Project Management- Basic finance knowledge: P&L, cash flow- Basic legal contract structure knowledgeSkills- Native Arabic Speaker- Presentation- Communication – Negotiation – Team Management – Organization – Planning

    Royal Sky Group was founded and is owned by Mr. Ammar Omar, a successful Entrepreneur also well-known as an internationally recognized Business Coach.

    The Group is primarily based in the UAE, where the first company was created, and has now branches in other countries in the Gulf and beyond.

    Royal Sky Group is active in a wide variety of fields, among which Real estate, Construction, Interior Design, Hospitality Consulting & Franchise, Food and Beverage, Business Consulting & Trainings, Marketing and Advertising, IT development & Digitalisation. More

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    Java Developer | Alpha Data

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Java developerWe are looking for a Java developer responsible for the development and maintenance of server applications aimed to serve web applications. Your primary focus will be the development of back- end services and their integration with front-end clients. You will be working along-side other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, commitment to collaborative problem solving is essential.Responsibilities and Duties:• Design, build, and maintain reusable, reliable and testable Java code• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs• Help to maintain code quality, organization, and automation• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new featuresQualifications and Skills:• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject• Proven software Java development experience• Familiar with Java 8+ SDK features• Java EE frameworks (Spring, Hibernate,…).• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements• A knack for benchmarking and optimization• Good knowledge in SQL• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git• Familiarity with continuous integration• Good communication and interpersonal skills• Good to know: Python, PHP, JS, HTML.

    Experience : 5+ years Computer Science • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git• Familiarity with continuous integration• Good communication and interpersonal skills• Good to know: Python, PHP, JS, HTML.

    Alpha Data, is the leading system integrator with over 30 years track record. Founded in 1981, Alpha Data has grown from two employees to a 700-strong workforce building ICT infrastructure solutions for thousands of organizations.

    Alpha Data works with its clients though a combination of deep-level business and technical expertise, an extensive knowledge of today’s technologies, and a mature, highly capable delivery and services infrastructure. Alpha Data’s offerings help our customers improve processes, reduce data centre and infrastructure costs, manage risk and governance and enhance top-line revenue. Our business approach is based on establishing long-term partnerships that encourage success through mutual benefit.

    Alpha Data has established strong industry ties, with the highest level of accreditation achieved with HP, Microsoft, Avaya, Cisco, Belden and Juniper in addition to an eco-system of complementary vendors. This enables Alpha Data to deliver a breadth of best-of-breed solutions to its customers through our teams of pre-sales, post sales, project implementation and support experts. Alpha Data has won the Systems Integrator of the Year Award at two of the region’s leading technology awards – CPI’s Reseller Middle East Partner Excellence Awards and ITP’s Network Middle East Innovation Awards, respectively and has always maintained a top position in the list of system integrators in UAE. More

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    Head of Software Development | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    My Client is looking to hire an experienced Software Developer to manage ongoing and upcoming projects across the UAE.Head of Software Development is a leadership role and you will be accountable for the successful delivery of software for TechArabia. The role will require you to manage a team of developers and work closely with the CEO and Product Managers to deliver IT services that meet the business requirements.

    The successful candidate must be highly experienced in Software Development and will ideally have experience in a senior leadership role. They must also have experience in developing high-traffic, consumer-facing websites.- Knowledge of AWS Cloud Platform – Experienced in Git and Git workflow – Experience with front end applications using (HTML, JavaScript, XML)- SQL Database Management experience

    Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite’s team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering.

    We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties. More

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    System Analyst | AccorHotels

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Maintenance Agent/Technician You perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain the property’s facilities and equipment to ensure a safe and functional environment for the guests. What is in it for you:- In 3-4 bullet points, showcase the benefits and perks of working at the property – Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide- Learning programs through our Academies- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21What you will be doing: – Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on property’s facilities and equipment – Inspect all areas of the property for safety issues and take immediate corrective action – Assist guests regarding property facilities in an informative and helpful way

    Your experience and skills include:- Relevant building maintenance experience is an asset- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities – Highly responsible & reliable Your team and working environment:- In 1-2 sentences, introduce the team, property or office environment in a way that reflects the culture Note: Customization may be included for any specific local or legislative requirements, such as work permits Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor.Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

    A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

    We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making “Feel Welcome” resonate as the finest hotel promise.

    From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels’​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services. More

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    ACS Principal Systems Engineer, Cloud Platform | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The below technical Skills are required:- Oracle Cloud IaaS: VCN, ADs, Instance, Storage, IAM, LB, Database, and DNS- Oracle Engineered Systems, SuperCluster, Exadata, PCA, ZFS Storage and Backup Appliances, InfiniBand Switches, Ops center, OVM, Enterprise Manager, ZDLRA- Oracle Sun Solaris OS, Network and Cluster Administration, Solaris 8, 9, 10, 11- Oracle Sun Hardware V/T/M-Series SPARC and x86 design, implementation, support- OVM, Xen, PDoms, LDoms, zones, SVM, UFS, ZFS, NFS, Flash Archive, Jump start, AI Installer- Oracle Database, Gird Infrastructure and RAC.

    Selected Candidate would have a role to support sales/pre-sales in building LoEs and getting into clarifications sessions besides conduct trainings.

    Oracle offers an integrated array of applications, databases, servers, storage, and cloud technologies to empower modern business. For most companies, flexibility is critical. Oracle provides a wide choice of software, systems, and cloud deployment models – including public, on-premises, and hybrid clouds – to ensure that technology flexes to the unique needs of a business.

    Oracle Cloud is a complete, integrated stack of platform, infrastructure, and application services. With advanced scalability and security, Oracle Cloud enables technical agility across the enterprise, connects people to information for clearer insights, and fosters efficiency through simplified workflows.

    More than 420,000 customers across 145 countries have harnessed Oracle technology to accelerate their digital transformation. More