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      IT – Software Development Team Lead – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

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      Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryThe Senior Developer oversees the design and building of all software applications. This includes researching, designing, documenting, and modifying software specifications throughout the production lifecycle. The Developer lead will also analyze and lead the effort to amend software errors in a timely and accurate fashion and provide status reports where required.. The Software Development Team Lead will provide technical and team leadership through coaching and mentorship.Responsibilities:  Strategy & Planning- Lead and assist other developers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing and developing new software programs and applications. – Plan phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) for a variety of projects. – Assist in the preparation and documentation of software requirements and specifications. – Research and document requirements of software users – Architect applications for ease of maintenance and longevity – Directly work with product managers to align on product lifecycle Acquisition & Deployment- Conduct research on emerging application development best practices, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts. – Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades. Operational Management- Consistently write, translate, code, and test software programs and applications according to specifications. – Run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging. – Administer critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions to problem areas. – Generate statistics and prepare and write reports for management and/or team members on the status of the programming process. – Guide the development and maintenance of user manuals and guidelines. – Oversee installation and product support for end-users as required. – Liaise with other technical teams, network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems. – Take responsibility for ensuring that risks and issues are identified and managed closely and drive all stakeholders to deliver on time and to the required quality standards – Provide hands-on technical and functional input to the design, maintenance, build, integration and testing of complex software components according to functional and technical design specifications; follow software development methodologies and release processes.

      Knowledge & Experience- Working technical knowledge of programming languages, and abstraction concepts at the application and data layers including Java, JavaScript, JEE, SQL, Mongo, react and Mendix – Experience working with enterprise applications. – Hands-on experience working in integrated development environments, including mulesoft – Extensive experience with Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux operating systems. – Familiarity with the professional service industry ( preferred) – Solid working knowledge of current development technologies. – Hands-on software troubleshooting experience. – Experience with all phases of the software development life cycle. – Familiarity with software development methodologies. – Experience with communicating business needs to technical teams. Personal Attributes- Flexible and adaptable in regards to learning and understanding new technologies. – Proven leadership ability. – Strong written and oral communication skills. – Strong interpersonal skills. – Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products. – Highly logical. – Technically proficient. – Highly self-motivated and directed. – Keen attention to detail. – Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. – Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. – Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. – Emphasizes quality and process. Minimum Requirements:- Experience as a Software Developer or Solution Architect – Prior experience in a technical leadership position – University degree in Computer Science or a related discipline

      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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      Consulting, CIPS – Senior Consultant | PricewaterhouseCoopers

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      Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismOperations StrategyManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within CIPS Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.Line of Service Overview    In Consulting, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the best across industry and professional functional advisory services. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep industry expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. Our Consulting practice currently focuses on several core sectors including Consumer and Industrial Products & Services, Energy, Utilities & Mining (CIPS), Financial Services, Government, Health Industries, Finance Function, People and Organisations and Technology.   CIPS Overview    Our growing practice provides management consulting services in the areas of strategy and operations, aiming to help a diverse set of clients anticipate and address their most complex business challenges. We focus on helping solve our client’s most important problems through deep industry expertise from strategy to execution. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face.  Responsibilities As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: – Proactively assist in the management of several clients, while reporting to Managers and above. – Train and lead staff. – Establish effective working relationships directly with clients. – Contribute to the development of your own and team’s technical acumen. – Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues. – Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients.  – Continue to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand.

      Preferred Skills – Strong Consulting background (high performer in a strategy house or Big 4). – Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university with consistent outstanding academic record; advanced degree or MBA is preferred. – Self-starter, eager to break new ground, and create opportunities for others. – Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem solving skills. – Strong written and oral communication skills with a confident presence and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas. – Demonstrated ability to impact top and/ or bottom line financial results. – Experience within Consumer Industrial Products & Services / Resources, this can include Oil & Gas, Utilities, Transport & Logistics, Industrial Products, Retail & Consumer Goods (cross competency). – Comfortable working with people at all levels in an organization. – Ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East. – Experience in strategic planning, operational improvement, data analytics, operational transformation, junior team leadership, mid-tier client management. Minimum year’s experience required – 2+ years of relevant experience with a renowned management consulting firm. Language – Fluent in English, multilingual Arabic speaker preferable. Travel RequirementsUp to 60%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment 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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      Senior Software Development Engineer – SDE III | Amazon.ae

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      DESCRIPTIONAre you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Emerging Markets Retail Expansion Team. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in retail and retail systems and tools to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We will give you the tools and support you need to invent and grow with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and most importantly fun!As a Senior Software engineer, you will be working with passionate and diverse team of engineers on developing and extending exciting products for a wide range of internal and external customers including: consumers, vendors, in addition to brands and vendors managers. You will be collaborating with cross-functional teams and work alongside product management, research, and engineers to shape and build the future of Retail not only in MENA region but also in other emerging markets. You will have significant influence on our overall strategy by helping define features, drive the software architecture, and spearhead the best practices that enable a quality.Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.Work/life BalanceOur team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the balance you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.Mentorship & Career GrowthOur team is dedicated to supporting new members. We are building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

      BASIC QUALIFICATIONS· Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or related field) or equivalent industry experience.· 7+ years professional experience in software development.· 2+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.· Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, or Perl.· Experience with Relational and No SQL Databases.· Strong fundamentals in core Computer Science areas like Object Oriented Design, Data Structures and Algorithms.· Ability to take a project from scoping requirements through actual launch of the project.· Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills.· 2+ years of experience as a mentor, tech lead OR leading an engineering team.· Hands-on experience developing large scale web applications including architectural decisions, Programming language choices, frameworks and implementation.· Solid understanding of professional software engineering best practices including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS· Graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science or related field· Experience designing, building and operating mission critical, highly scalable distributed software Solutions and systems.· Prior knowledge of Vendors Management, Software Arabization and RTL.· Demonstrated Capability to provide depth and breadth technical leadership to agile teams.· Experience with AI and ML.

      Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae. More

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      Finance Officer | FracAssets

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      The Finance Officer has responsibility for the Firm’s compliance with the applicable Rules in the DFSA’s PIB Module. The Firm holds Category 4 [operating a crowdfunding platform] license from the DFSA. The responsibilities of the Finance Officer include, but are not limited to, the following:- Prepare the Firm’s budget and financial projections on an annual basis.- Ensuring the establishment and maintenance of financial systems and controls, policies and procedures that ensure the Firm’s financial affairs are managed effectively and responsibly.- Ensure that the Firm has and maintains, at all times, Capital Resources of the kinds and amounts specified in, and calculated in accordance with, the DFSA’s PIB Rules.- Ensure that the Firm maintains capital and liquid assets (in addition to the Capital Resources as set out above) which are adequate in relation to the nature, size and complexity of its business to ensure that there is no significant risk that liabilities cannot be met as they fall due.- Ensure that the Firm has, at all times, Capital Resources which exceed the amount of its Capital Requirement. – Ensure regular monitoring of the Firm’s financial position and notify the Firm’s senior management and the DFSA immediately upon identifying any breach, potential breach or concern in relation to the Firm’s financial position or its compliance with the DFSA PIB Rules.- Prepare and submit quarterly and annual EPRS reports to the DFSA as per the DFSA’s deadlines.- Liaise with external auditors as appropriate to ensure the timely completion of audits.- Ensure compliance with the DFSA’s Principles for Authorised Individuals.

      The candidate is required to have extensive experience in independently carrying out the above functions for the firm. The candidate will be expected to carry out the Role of Finance Officer and related support activities for the firm. The candidate should have past experience in reporting and licensed activities under the DFSA regime. The candidates will be required to consistently stay updated with all regulatory updates and DFSA laws and regulations.

      FracAssets is a Tech Based Distribution Platform that enables Investors to own Fractions of Properties across the Globe. We believe the future of Real Estate is Fractional. We help investors own fractions of pre-vetted properties. Through FracAssets, you can now invest in Fractional Real Estate across Residential, Second Homes, Commercial, Warehouses, Hotels, Senior Living & Co-Living. More

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      Compliance Officer / MLRO / Risk Officer | FracAssets

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      Full Time

      The Compliance Officer, MLRO, Risk Officer must be resident in the UAE and has responsibility for compliance and risk matters in relation to the Firm’s Financial Services. The Firm holds Category 4 [operating a crowdfunding platform] license from the DFSA. The MLRO must be resident in the UAE and has responsibility for the implementation of the Firm’s anti money laundering policies, procedures, systems and controls and day to day oversight of its compliance with the Rules in AML and any relevant anti money laundering legislation applicable in the DIFC.The Compliance Officer/MLRO/ Risk Officer must comply at all times with the DFSA’s Principles for Authorised Individuals.The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:- Establish and maintain compliance arrangements, including processes and procedures that ensure and evidence, as far as reasonably practicable, that the Firm complies with all legislation applicable in the DIFC. – Establish and maintain monitoring and reporting processes and procedures to ensure that any compliance breaches are readily identified, reported and promptly acted upon.- Ensure that the monitoring and reporting processes and procedures are documented and that records of breaches of any of legislation applicable in the DIFC are maintained. – Ensure that the Firm’s employees receive compliance related training as appropriate.- Ensure completion of at least 15 hours of structured continuing professional development (‘CPD’) hours per year relevant to [his/her] role (including any anticipated changes in the role), professional skill and knowledge and ensure that appropriate records of such CPD activities are maintained.- Ensure the implementation and oversight of and responsibility for the following matters: o the day-to-day operations for compliance by the Firm with its AML policies, procedures, systems and controls; o acting as the point of contact to receive notifications from the Firm’s Employees under DFSA AML rule 13.2.2; o taking appropriate action under DFSA AML rule 13.3.1 following the receipt of a notification from an Employee; o making Suspicious Activity Reports in accordance with Federal AML legislation; o acting as the point of contact within the Relevant Person for competent U.A.E. authorities and the DFSA regarding money laundering issues; o responding promptly to any request for information made by competent U.A.E. authorities or the DFSA; o receiving and acting upon any relevant findings, recommendations, guidance, directives, resolutions, sanctions, notices or other conclusions described in DFSA AML chapter 10; and o establishing and maintaining an appropriate money laundering training programme and adequate awareness arrangements under DFSA AML chapter 12.? Establish and maintain risk management systems and controls to enable the Firm to identify, assess, mitigate, control and monitor its risks;? Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures to manage the risks to which the Firm and, where applicable, its customers or users are exposed;? Ensure that the Firm is aware of the implications of any Group-wide risk policy and systems and controls regime;? Update the Firm’s risk register on a periodic basis;? Ensure that the Firm’s Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan is in place and is kept up-to-date and tested at appropriate intervals.

      The candidate is required to have extensive experience in independently carrying out the above functions for the firm. The candidate will be expected to carry out the Role of Compliance Officer, MLRO, Risk Officer for the firm. The candidate should have past experience in reporting and licensed activities under the DFSA regime.

      FracAssets is a Tech Based Distribution Platform that enables Investors to own Fractions of Properties across the Globe. We believe the future of Real Estate is Fractional. We help investors own fractions of pre-vetted properties. Through FracAssets, you can now invest in Fractional Real Estate across Residential, Second Homes, Commercial, Warehouses, Hotels, Senior Living & Co-Living. More

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      Assurance – BCR – IT Audit – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

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      Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Information Technology Audit Services practice, within Risk and Compliance services, will provide you the opportunity to work with a team that provides clients with extensive risk and controls technical knowledge and sector specific experience. You’ll have the opportunity to develop a holistic approach to risk that protects businesses, facilitates strategic decision making and enhances efficiency by assisting management in the assessment of project risks and controls.Our team uses current and emerging technologies to assist clients with financial reporting, compliance, and operational processes controls. You’ll provide services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes, including business process and Information Technology management controls.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:- Experience of conducting full cycle risk and control assessments (planning through to execution)- Experience of leading engagements covering the information security frameworks such as ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST, CIS, SOC 2, and COSO.- Strong expertise of reviewing the business process controls, IT internal controls and risk, and SOC reporting- Strong knowledge base of technology, IT practices and standards, infrastructure-related risks and controls in the areas of information security- Good understanding of the risk and controls related to cloud solution platforms (ie. PaaS, SaaS and IaaS) with a perspective on leading practices Certifications in CISSP, CRISC, CISM or CISA- Foundational understanding of ERP environments (for example Oracle, SAP, Dynamics) would be a plus.

      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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      IT – Experience Centre – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

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      Position summary:We are looking for a new technical (AV & virtual collaboration) event support person to assist in elevating the digital aspect of physical and virtual meetings and workshops. The role will be based in the PwC experience center (EC) – our new, world class, collaboration space.The perfect candidate for this role would be passionate about bringing the latest and most impactful technology solutions to improve the overall virtual collaboration and experiences across all workshops occuring in the experience center (EC). You will need to leverage your technical knowledge, business and digital acumen to enhance virtual meetings and workshops. We are looking for a tech and event design focused individual with a strong understanding of technical equipment (ex. MacO, networking, AV/TV equipment) as well as extensive experience in virtual collaboration tools. Your role will include innovating using existing technology to create seamless virtual and physical experiences, as well as looking into the market to bring new forms of tech into PwC EC.   The role requires flexible working patterns – due to the nature of the work (events) the candidate will sometimes need to work outside of normal business hours. General: • High level administrative, organisational and problem-solving skills• Ability to work under pressure during live events (i.e regional broadcasts & livestreams) • Collaborative and supportive approach to working with others (must be a strong communicator) • Experience of collaboration tools (ex. G-Suite, Zoom, webex, Surface hubs, others) • Basic presentation skills (E.g. the ability to create PowerPoint presentations, canvases and templates). • Proficiency in the use of multimedia and innovative concepts to develop engaging and high quality digital/physical experiences • Production skills that could include graphic design, script-writing, camera operation, TV production, video and photo editing, and sound engineering Responsibilities: • Take a leading role in creating innovative collaboration solutions through technology • Support in the assessment, planning, and design of virtual experiences across all meetings and workshops occuring in the EC • Leverage and research new virtual collaboration tools and platforms (e.g. G-Suite, Mural, Miro, Menti, Zoom, WebEx etc.) to create interactive digital experiences. • Lead communication with clients and internal teams to understand their digital capabilities and technical needs across engagements • Understand, administer and maintain the AV equipment and AV infrastructure within the Experience Centre. • Run regular L&D sessions to upskill the team on existing and new tech (including creating guides for the tech in the space) • Ensure all the team’s technology is operational day to day, allowing the team to work efficiently • Work with ME IT team to procure new technology items where required • Catalog and manage all tech assets in the space and make sure that the team is aware of what technology is available for them to use and what technology is fit for what purpose.

      Key Skills Technical: • AV Knowledge (cameras, mics, screen set-up) • IT equipment setup and deployment • MacOS and Macbook hardware/ Windows10 software and Windows hardware/ iOS/Android, iPhone hardware • Office365 and Microsoft Office suite • Networking hardware and software

      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 – Procurement Analyst – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

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      Finance – Procurement Analyst – Innovation & Change – Senior AssociateLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryProcurement sits within the centralised Finance Function and is managed by the Director of Procurement, the team is responsible for the development of procurement processes, procedures, strategy development, implementation/administration of procurement activities, optimisation of procurement spend via category management, as well as supporting the operational aspects of the agreement with the operations team and spend.The Procurement Senior Officer reports to the Procurement Category Lead and is responsible for supporting the optimisation of the category spend within the operating procurement business stream. The team is the primary point of contact for cost review, optimisation analysis, tendering, contract review and negotiation with key vendors across all spend categories.Primary duties and responsibilities:Financial- Follow procurement strategy set by team leadership, focusing on high opportunity areas of spend, and identifying challenging procurement spend savings across the business  – Assist the Procurement Category Lead with the management of category spend, defining category strategies, working to optimise the contract terms, costing and quality of services delivered. Reviewing vendor performance and benchmarking across the region.  – Supports the RFI / RFP processes within the  spend categories, including creation of scopes of work, technical and commercial evaluation, recommendation and facilitation of sign off with key stakeholders – Reviews contract terms and recommends amendments that support the position of / benefits PwC , particularly strategies for financial negotiations for all significant areas of spend, with aim of achieving year on year reductions in like for like spend  – Personally embody company culture of long-term saving on procurement costs, drive ethos of regionalisation / centralisation of procurement spend and contracts e.g. Regional Frame agreements  – Log savings achieved across the procurement categories  – Ensure accurate capture of procurement data to feed into Finance Systems e.g. LPOs etc, ensuring meaningful and accurate data is collected, reconciled and managed appropriately Customer- Build internal customer relationships for own category of spend, with key function leads and build collaborative relationships with common goal of optimising functional procurement budgets  – Support development of external supplier relationships with key partners in the markets for own category of spend  – Responsible for day to day support of functional procurement activities, including tendering, contract award, negotiations etc – Finalise purchase details of orders and deliveries once contracts awarded – Provides ongoing contract management support to those teams who may need additional support – Ensure internal customer satisfaction with Procurement services Internal Process- Support internal procurement projects and initiatives with any available capacity – Work with business partners to ensure understanding of customer needs and implementation options in order to provide guidance in the delivery of efficient procurement processes and tools in the region. – Escalate any issues to Team Lead for resolution – Support design and implementation of any new opportunities/improvements within category management team – Support risk management and mitigation approach identification, as well as execution for supply contracts and agreements – Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness – Manage and execute reporting and analysis as required – Supports risk management and mitigation approach identification, as well as execution for agreements – Manages the risk, quality and independence process and promotes fair trade within the firm  Learning & Growth- Capture templates and standards into a repository to build the team’s own knowledge management database – Ensures adherence to policies and procedures – Responsible for the continuing professional development of self  – Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

      Knowledge, skills, and abilities:Education- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field required  Language- Fluency in written and spoken English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage  Overall Experience- 3+ years of experience in a procurement function Mandatory experience / skills- Experience in procurement in a large organisation – Experience within the Middle East is an advantage Desired experience / skills – Experience in procurement in a large organisation – Experience within the Middle East is an advantage Knowledge and Skills- Knowledge of Corporate Procurement principles – Knowledge of implementing cost improvements – Strong liaison skills, with the ability to maintain geographical relationships – Excellent people management skills – Ability to work within a team and develop excellent relationships with co-workers – Knowledge of the tender evaluation process – Ability to adhere to and implement  corporate procurement policies  – Negotiation skills and assertiveness in dealing with external vendors – Strong ability to collaborate across functions  – Strong customer service orientation – Organisation, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity – Strong verbal and written communication skills

      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