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    ETIC, Ethical Hacking Red Team – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryIn Cyber Security we deal with some of the most urgent issues facing businesses and governments today. We help organisations from all sectors operate securely in the digital world and play an integral role in helping our clients ensure they’re protected.PwC’s UK based ethical hacking team is the global Centre of Excellence for Ethical Hacking at PwC. Our vision is to become the premier global Ethical Hacking team – the first point of call for FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 clients looking for a true partner. As a senior manager in this high performing team, you will have responsibility for assisting clients in testing the effectiveness of security controls in both the technology and human process spaces. No technology based solution can completely prevent human error – we work closely with our clients to become their trusted advisors offering far more than commodity penetration testing.Using blended teams of experts from across our Threat Intelligence, Incident Response and Ethical Hacking teams, we provide customised solutions that meet the business objectives of our clients. PwC UK provides real world attack simulation services to clients across the globe from our base in the UK and as a senior manager in this team a significant part of the role will involve scoping, delivering and overseeing red teams engagements.The team is made up of specialists from many backgrounds – from red teaming, software development, computer networking, systems administration, hardware testing, reverse engineering, as well as those that have spent their entire careers working in the cyber security industry. Our strength lies in our continuing expansion of our capabilities, our flexibility, our curiosity and our investment in training and research to ensure we develop our people to become world class experts in their chosen specialisms.The RoleAs a Red Team Senior Manager you will be working in line with CREST and other relevant industry standards in order to deliver attack simulation services at the highest levels into our clients .Our clients are some of the largest global organisations and come from all sectors including a significant proportion from our traditional background in the financial services sector. All share a key objective and want to understand the risks they face from real world threats so we package up individual work programs to meet their needs. We increasingly see questions coming from company boards and risk committees asking the questions that only an effective adversary simulation exercise can answer.The candidates we are looking for are ideally a current or previously qualified CREST Certified Simulated Attack Specialist (CCSAS) or Certified Simulated Attack Manager (CCSAM). Candidates should have experience scoping and delivering high level red teams but also with good experience testing network infrastructure and applications as these skills are essential when performing lateral movement and gaining access to target platforms. Much of our work involves targets with capable monitoring and incident response teams and modern EDR platforms so experience bypassing common products and demonstrating strong operational security awareness  is important.Senior managers should be able to work directly with clients and build strong credible relationships amongst peers. Public speaking at conferences is supported should a candidate wish to pursue such opportunities and there is a desire to feedback research to the community through thought leadership.PwC provides staff with extensive training and revision time to facilitate professional development and progress through industry exams.  Our people are, where possible, encouraged to undertake a UK government security clearance as part of this role.As an Ethical Hacking Senior Manager you will have the opportunity to:- Deliver and manage complex client engagements requiring the use of offensive security tools and techniques to to identify weaknesses in client IT environments by legally breaking into computer systems, websites, mobile applications and wireless platforms as part of real world simulated attack scenarios;- Research a variety of topics including: advanced evasion techniques for enhancing our red team capabilities and other novel techniques and capabilities;- Contribute to the creation of new private and public tooling to enhance deliver capabilities;- Work with a world leading Threat Intelligence team to deliver full package solutions to clients looking to answer both the “who” and the “how” questions for possible attacks;- Work closely with a dedicated development team to research and weaponise new vulnerabilities and techniques for bypassing endpoint security solutions;- Manage and mentor junior staff and managers through sharing of professional and technical skills and experience;- Maintain and develop relationships with a portfolio of iconic clients, understanding their needs, producing proposals to address them and providing risk based recommendations on security matters;- Work with clients to review and enhance the security of key platforms such as Azure AD, Office 365 and a variety of supporting cloud platforms including IaaS and SaaS;- Write risk based reports and attend customer delivery meetings;- Act as a technical SME for collaborative projects with other business teams such as Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Crisis Response and Cyber Security Advisory;- Develop new products and services to ensure we remain at the forefront of the industry;- You can also expect to perform some of the following business development activities- Meet with clients to understand their needs and help produce proposals- Mentor and help upskill junior colleagues in the team- Develop toolkits and methodologies to enhance our sales and delivery capability- Contribute to research, public blogs and whitepapers to improve our public profile- Attend and speak at conferences within the Information Security community- Collaborate to develop new and innovative security services for our clients- Develop new and innovative security services for our clients- Work with our outreach teams to support schools, colleges and universities in showing the next generation the opportunities available in the cyber industry.

    Skills and experience- Significant practical experience delivering red teaming services to customers;- Expert user in a variety of common operating systems  such as Windows, Linux and MacOS;- Experienced in using a wide variety of command and control frameworks such as Cobalt Strike and Mythic- Experience of working covertly where evading a proactive blue team is a priority- Good working knowledge of Azure AD, AWS, Office 365 and common cloud hosting platforms.- Strong Active Directory knowledge and familiarity with offensive enumeration techniques, including public tooling such as BloodHound, and PingCastle.- Practical experience of building and automating red team infrastructure- Extensive knowledge of security testing requirements and techniques, demonstrated by Cyber Security Industry qualifications such as CRTO, OSCE/OSCE3 and CREST* CCSAS and CCSAM.- While not prerequisites, the following will be advantageous:- Knowledge of endpoint security technologies (e.g. Microsoft ATP)- Good scripting and automation skills- Degree in computer science, cyber or STEM subjects or demonstrate professional development, industry qualification and practical experience;- Experience of performing red team reviews against very large-scale, complex environments.- Background in software development with a low level language (ASM/C/C++)- Working knowledge of Win32 APIs and experience programming and scripting- Experience in complex OT environments and understanding of their unique risks- Excellent business communication skills, including writing proposals, initiating client engagements, leading workshops, writing reports, and delivering presentations to clients;Who we’re looking forWe are looking for individuals that thrive in a high tech, entrepreneurial environment such that they are comfortable working independently with little supervision and have a strong desire to learn and a willingness to share knowledge. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a team environment and who understand that we are far more than the sum of our parts when working collaboratively both with colleagues and also with clients and third parties.People that succeed in our business have a passion for cyber security, are naturally inquisitive and get a buzz from solving complex problems. Furthermore, they have a good attention to detail allied with exceptional analytical and technical aptitude. Most of all, they are or have a desire to be excellent communicators as we are in a business founded on strong relationships.About PwCWe’re one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we help our clients, some of the most successful organisations on the globe, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses, to create the value they want. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.The skills we look for in future employeesAll our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Fixed Asset Management & Valuations – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting, Finance – Fixed Asset Management & Valuations – Senior Associate (Amman)Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Finance Transformation Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers and treasurers to optimise the structure of their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. We support our clients by addressing the challenges of achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back office opportunities and support to the business through insight and challenge.We would like to hear from Senior Associates with experience of working in the enterprise asset management consulting space, with specific focus on the following areas:- Fixed asset register creation and reconstruction including componentization and useful life assessment- Plant and equipment appraisal and tangible asset valuation for various purposes including financial reporting, mergers, acquisitions and disposals- Fixed asset analytics including data collection, reconciliations and classifications – Fixed asset capital expenditure optimisations, cost projections and operational Key Performance Indicators Business process reviews & technology / systems implementations, specifically focusing on the fixed asset function of the organisation- Fixed asset policies and procedures including capitalisations, additions, transfers, tracking and disposals

    Requirements: – Language Skills : Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English and Arabic – Education : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Accounting & Financial Management, Engineering and preferably a Masters to combine technical and financial qualification – Preferable qualifications : RICS, ASA or Taqeem – Years of Experience : 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in tangible assets valuation practice of an accounting, consulting, quantity surveying or insurance firms- Experience applying tangible Assets valuation approaches and methods to develop valuation models- Experience performing/reviewing tangible assets valuation for financial reporting and other purpose- Experience working with Fixed Asset Registers in asset intensive industries- Engineering aptitude and understanding of various tangible assets types combined with problem solving skills- Data analysis skills utilizing digital tools such as Alteryx and Power BI- Perform market research to gather cost and market information- Report writing experience in accordance with International Valuation Standards requirements- Experience implementing International Financial Reporting Standards and/or International Public Accounting Standards with specific focus Property, Plant and Equipment, Impairment of Assets, and Fair Value Measurement”- Exposure to previous enterprise asset management projects, preferably in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a consulting capacity. – Strong passion for client service delivery and collaborative team work – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.  The role offers some flexibility in working hours, depending on the specific projects and client delivery expectations – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    ETIC, Ethical Hacking Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryIn Cyber Security we deal with some of the most urgent issues facing businesses and governments today. We help organisations from all sectors operate securely in the digital world and play an integral role in helping our clients ensure they’re protected.PwC’s UK based ethical hacking team is the global Centre of Excellence for Ethical Hacking at PwC. Our vision is to become the premier global Ethical Hacking team – the first point of call for FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 clients looking for a true partner. As a manager in this high performing team, you will have responsibility for assisting clients in testing the effectiveness of security controls in both the technology and human process spaces. No technology based solution can completely prevent human error – we work closely with our clients to become their trusted advisors offering far more than commodity penetration testing.Using blended teams of experts from across our Threat Intelligence, Incident Response and Ethical Hacking teams, we provide customised solutions that meet the business objectives of our clients. PwC UK provides real world attack simulation services to clients across the globe from our base in the UK and as a manager in this team a significant part of the role will be supporting and managing red teams.The team is made up of specialists from many backgrounds – from red teaming, software development, computer networking, systems administration, hardware testing, reverse engineering, as well as those that have spent their entire careers working in the cyber security industry. Our strength lies in our continuing expansion of our capabilities, our flexibility, our curiosity and our investment in training and research to ensure we develop our people to become world class experts in their chosen specialisms.The RoleAs a Red Team Manager you will be working in line with CRESTand other relevant industry standards in order to deliver attack simulation services at the highest levels into our clients. Our clients are some of the largest global organisations and come from all sectors including a significant proportion from our traditional background in the financial services sector. All share a key objective and want to understand the risks they face from real world threats so we package up individual work programs to meet their needs. We increasingly see questions coming from company boards and risk committees asking the questions that only an effective adversary simulation exercise can answer.The candidates we are looking for are ideally a current or previously qualified CREST Certified Simulated Attack Specialist (CCSAS) or Certified Simulated Attack Manager (CCSAM). Candidates should have experience scoping and delivering high level red teams but also with good experience testing network infrastructure and applications as these skills are essential when performing lateral movement and gaining access to target platforms. Much of our work involves targets with capable monitoring and incident response teams and modern EDR platforms so experience bypassing common products and demonstrating strong operational security awareness  is important.You must be a confident and experienced consultant able to work directly with clients with strong credibility amongst peers – possibly through public speaking or vulnerability disclosures.PwC provides staff with training and revision time to facilitate professional development and progress through industry exams.  Our people are, where possible, encouraged to undertake a UK government security clearance as part of this role.As a Red Team Manager you will have the opportunity to:- Deliver and manage relatively complex client engagements requiring the use of offensive security tools and techniques to to identify weaknesses in client IT environments by legally breaking into computer systems, websites, mobile applications and wireless platforms as part of real world simulated attack scenarios;- Research a variety of topics including: advanced evasion techniques for enhancing our red team capabilities and other novel techniques and capabilities;- Contribute to the creation of new private and public tooling to enhance deliver capabilities;- Work with a world leading Threat Intelligence team to deliver full package solutions to clients looking to answer both the “who” and the “how” questions for possible attacks;- Work closely with a dedicated development team to research and weaponise new vulnerabilities and techniques for bypassing endpoint security solutions;- Manage and mentor junior staff through sharing of professional and technical skills and experience;- Maintain and develop relationships with iconic clients, understanding their needs, producing proposals to address them and providing risk based recommendations on security matters- Conduct and manage a variety of testing including: red teaming, infrastructure testing, both internal and external; application testing of both web and proprietary applications and protocols; mobile systems testing including RF and WiFi solutions;- Research a variety of topics including: advanced evasion techniques for enhancing our red team capabilities, embedded devices such as IIoT/IoT; Scada/ICS, automotive; cryptography techniques and implementations; novel techniques and capabilities;- Work with clients to review and enhance the security of key platforms such as Azure AD, Office 365 and a variety of supporting cloud platforms including IaaS and SaaS.- Write risk based reports and attend customer delivery meetings;- Act as a technical SME for collaborative projects with other business teams such as Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Crisis Response and Cyber Security Advisory;- You can also expect to perform the following business development activities- Meet with clients to understand their needs and help produce proposals- Develop toolkits and methodologies to enhance our sales and delivery capability- Contribute to research, public blogs and whitepapers to improve our public profile- Attend and speak at conferences within the Information Security community- Collaborate to develop new and innovative security services for our clients- Develop new and innovative security services for our clients- Work with our outreach teams to support schools, colleges and universities in showing the next generation the opportunities available in the cyber industry.

    Skills and experience- Significant practical experience delivering a range of ethical hacking services to customers;- Expert user of both Windows and Linux operating systems.- Highly experienced in using commercial security testing tools and strong track record of interpreting and triaging results, and producing management reports.- Good working knowledge of Azure AD, Office 365 and common cloud hosting platforms.- Extensive knowledge of security testing requirements and techniques, demonstrated by Cyber Security Industry qualifications such as CREST* SAS, SAM, CCT or OSCE;- While not prerequisites, the following will be advantageous:- Exposure to database technologies, multi-tier, web based and cloud based IT architectures;- Knowledge of security technologies (e.g. AV, SIEM, IDM, IPS, F/W, SSO, DLP)- Degree in computer science, cyber or STEM subjects or demonstrate professional development, industry qualification and practical experience;- Experience of assessing native mobile applications under both iOS and Android;- Experience of reverse engineering binary applications and network protocols;- Experience of performing security-focused source code reviews of large-scale applications;- Background in software development and application testing;- Experience of internal or external consulting or audit engagements;- Excellent business communication skills, including writing proposals, initiating client engagements, leading workshops, writing reports, and delivering presentations to clients;Who we’re looking forWe are looking for individuals that thrive in a high tech, entrepreneurial environment such that they are comfortable working independently with little supervision and have a strong desire to learn and a willingness to share knowledge. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a team environment and who understand that we are far more than the sum of our parts when working collaboratively both with colleagues and also with clients and third parties.People that succeed in our business have a passion for cyber security, are naturally inquisitive and get a buzz from solving complex problems. Furthermore, they have a good attention to detail allied with exceptional analytical and technical aptitude. Most of all, they are or have a desire to be excellent communicators as we are in a business founded on strong relationships.About PwCWe’re one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we help our clients, some of the most successful organisations on the globe, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses, to create the value they want. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.The skills we look for in future employeesAll our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Assurance Risk – Policies and Procedures – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Tomorrow, Today – Digital Lab Governance & Curation (Senior Associate) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tomorrow, Today – Digital Lab Governance & Curation (Senior Associate) 12 Months contractLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA key pillar of the PwC Middle East Strategy, Tomorrow, Today is our internal digital upskilling and transformation program. Launched 3 years ago, the team is now looking to expand and mobilize a cross line of service governance & curation lead. The G&C lead’s main role is to champion the Digital Lab platform in the Middle East (ME) and facilitate the contribution, consumption and sharing of digital assets) firm.Main contributions are: – Support in the implementation of the cross territory Digital Lab platform for the ME – Lead the identification of local assets that should be uploaded on digital lab and assets from other territories that would bring value for the ME – Chair cross line of service G&C working groups as required – Determine and signoff of ME specific requirements – Be able to identify whether ME assets contribute or do not contribute to audit methodology or methodology of other teams – Drive and coordinate the satisfactory risk review of assets in the submission queue, in a timely manner and as quality audited by UK Tech Risk

    – Liaise with local authors where required for complex assets or to help explain where changes are required before being uploaded to Digital Lab – Liaise with ME leadership and senior stakeholders, along with the UK G&C team to decide on strategic decisions relating to Lab (e.g. enabling new asset types like Python or Digital Lab Tools) – Liaise with local Audit/Assurance LoS stakeholders, such as NAST to conduct audit technical review of assets (or perform the review themselves) – Review Global Asset Sharing lists for potentially useful assets and make monthly requests – Monitor ME G&C workflow and SLAs – Resolve escalated issues from lines of services as required – Train and onboard other ME G&C resources as required – Represent the ME territory on UK G&C team sessions – Generate analytics and report back on impact & adoption to senior stakeholders

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Assurance – Core Assurance – Experienced / Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career 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.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Application Developer | Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position: Application Developer Section : Information Technology Company : Nakilat – Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (NKOM)Location : Ras Laffan / QatarJob Summary and PurposeParticipate in analyzing business requirements and converting them into technical solutions, envisioning system features and functionality. As well as contribute to completing applications development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities; contributing to team meetings; troubleshooting development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.AccountabilitiesKey Accountabilities:System design and development1. Take ownership of all technical developments during project implementation across various SAP modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, PS, HR, Payroll, BOC, SuccessFactors, and ARIBA).2. Support SAP Net weaver Portal UI5 / HCP / PI / API..3. Support project using ABAP and Java programming languages HCP, and oData.4. Ensure that coding conventions are being followed.5. Analyze SAP code for SAP functional analyst to help with functional configuration.6. Develop ABAP Reports, ABAP Charts, Data dictionary, user exit, Enhancement Framework, BADI, BAPI, RFC, ALV, BTE, Payroll Functions and ABAP Object oriented programming. 7. Develop and configure Portal UI5 applications related applications using WebIDE, in XML or JAVA and oData Channel.8. Develop BDC programs using the T-Code SHDB/Function Modules and develops custom screen (DIALOG PROGRAMING) to meet business requirements.9. Assist Info-types to meet business requirements.10. Develop print forms using UI5, SAP cloud Portal, SMARTFORMS, HRFORMS, SAP, WSDL Scripts, and knowledge of Adobe Interactive forms.11. Perform end to end testing on newly developed or enhanced applications.12. Configure User Management Engine to interface with MS Active Directory.13. Implement Single Sign on Access (SSO) to portal.14. Perform patch and new-version releases to test, staging and production interface environments.15. Integrate applications by designing database architecture and server scripting; studying and establishing connectivity with network systems, search engines, and information servers.16. Ensure that new applications and interfaces conform to the systems development coding standards; are modular and well documented and are re-usable where possible.17. Ensure that coding conventions are being followed.18. Performing end to end testing on newly developed or enhanced applications.19. Ensure that new applications and interfaces conform to the systems development coding standards; are modular and well documented and are re-usable where possible.Training1. Support and develop application developers by providing advice, coaching and educational opportunities.Generic Accountabilities:Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment (QHSE)1. Adhere to all relevant QHSE policies, procedures, instructions and controls so that the Company provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customers, the public and its own people.Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures1. Implement approved policies, processes and procedures, and provide instructions to subordinates to ensure their proper implementation.Others1. Carry out any other duties as directed by the immediate supervisor.Key Result Areas• Timely, Analyze and convert business requirements to technical solutions• Develop Software Applications • Testing of enhanced and developed applications • Design and develop of Workflows and Approvals Process• Ensure applications conform to coding standards• Support subordinates as and when required• Integration of multiple systems

    Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with specialized certificates are preferred.• Certified in SAP application development programming mandatory.• Certified in .Net programming optional.• Microsoft Certified Azure Developer or DevOps Optional.• Optional Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Optional.Experience:• 5+ years of Experience in SAP ABAP, UIX, and WebDynpro.• 5+ years of experience in .NET, C#, ASP .NET, T-SQL, SharePoint, Web Parts and workflow creation preferable.• Office 365 / SharePoint Online / On-premise Development Experience preferable.• Experience using JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, CSS preferable.Job Specific Competencies:Functional:• Experience programming in SAP Platform mainly in ABAP, UIX, and WebDynpro.• Experience programming in .NET, C#, ASP .NET, T-SQL, SharePoint, Web Parts and workflow creation (Optional).• Experience in API Technology management such as OData Channel, RESET API, and others. • Knowledge of various fields of Software Engineering like Requirements gathering, analysis, Design, Development, unit testing, End User testing.• Office 365 / SharePoint Online / On-premise Development Experience (Optional).• Experience as a SharePoint Developer in the analysis, design, hands-on development and delivery of web- based applications (Optional).• Experience using JavaScript, jQuery, Client Object Model, and Service Oriented Architecture.• Experience with SharePoint’s application services framework including implementation, configuration, and usages of Search, Managed Metadata, and User Profile Services (Optional).• Good Computer and Software troubleshooting skills.• Good Communication and interpersonal skills.• Efficient and excellent Team Player.• Ability to work under pressure and be a good listener.• Quick in learning and imparting knowledge to others.• Strong customer service orientation; Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.• Experience in WordPress development will be added advantage.

    Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (known as Nakilat, which means carriers in Arabic) is a Qatari-listed shipping company established by the State of Qatar to own, operate and manage LNG vessels and to provide shipping and marine-related services to a range of participants within the Qatari hydrocarbon sector. Nakilat is an integral component of the supply chain of some of the largest, most advanced energy projects in the world undertaken by Qatar Petroleum, Qatargas, RasGas and their joint venture partners for the State of Qatar.

    Nakilat was established in 2004 and is a joint stock company owned 50% by its founding shareholders and 50% by the public. Nakilat owns 54 LNG vessels, making it the largest LNG ship owner in the world. Our fleet of vessels transport LNG produced from Qatars North Field, the worlds largest non-associated gas field with approximately 15% of the worlds total proven reserves to global markets. These vessels, ordered from Korean shipyards, incorporate the latest technology for safe, reliable and cost-effective transportation of LNG. More

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    Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst | Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position: Financial Planning & Reporting AnalystSection : Business & Financial ReportingCompany : Nakilat Location : Doha, QatarJob Summary and Purpose: Required : Bilingual (English/Arabic)Support the continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency in financial processes by providing accurate & timely financial reports and analyzing annual budget while ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.AccountabilitiesFinancial Reporting: 1. Prepare quarterly, half-yearly and annual consolidated financial statements within required timeline2. Ensure financial statements are prepared in compliance with IFRS & US GAAP3. Present entity level performance on CFO’s quarterly review meeting4. Ensure accurate and timely submission of required reports / information to various regulatory authorities (QFMA, QSE, Statistics Dept. etc.)5. Coordinate with external auditors for annual statutory audit, half-yearly review and interim audit to ensure that all audit queries are adequately addressed and resolved in a timely manner6. Provide monthly OPEX cost report for Fleet Dept. to comment on variances.Planning:7. Lead annual budget activity and seek relevant information and explanations from budget owners8. Prepare entity level annual budget with analysis & explanations9. Prepare financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV BoardInternal Controls:10. Co-ordinate with departments to ensure Risk Control Matrix for ICOFR is up to date11. Work with departments or consultant to ensure annual testing of operating effectiveness of internal controls is performed12. Co-ordinate with External Auditor to ensure alignment on RCM and ICOFR testing and remediation actionsDue Diligence & Investor Relations:13. Prepare ad-hoc models and analysis to support operational and strategic business decisions.14. Support Investor Relations team on Arabic related matters – (dealing with regulatory authorities & shareholders’ inquiries)15. Support Investor Relations team on Nakilat’s Board meetings AGM / EGM and related communications with regulatory authoritiesGeneric Accountabilities:Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ):16. Adhere to all relevant SHEQ policies, procedures, instructions and controls so that NAKILAT provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customers, the public and its own people.Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:17. Implement approved policies, processes and procedures, and provide instructions to subordinates to ensure their proper implementation.Others:18. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the team to drive efficiency in financial planning & reporting processes19. Coordinate with tax advisors for preparation and submission of annual & periodic tax returns (UK VAT, UK Corporate Tax, and Qatari taxation).20. Coordinate and communicate with JV partners/vessel managers/charterers on regular basis.21. Carry out any other duties as directed by the Financial Planning & Reporting Manager.Key Result Areas• Implement sound financial practices and standards• Prepare and finalize Statement of Financial position and Income Statement• Prepare budgets.• Effective tax calculations and understanding• Compliance with all accounting standards• Timely disclosure of accurate Management reports• Ethical and responsible decisions making

    Qualifications, Experience and Job SkillsQualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or any related field • Specialized certificates are preferred (CPA,ACCA, CA, CMA…etc)Experience:• Minimum 4 years of related experience in a similar position, preferably in a similar industry.Job Specific Skills:• Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles and tools. (US GAAP & IFRSs)• Knowledge of financial concepts and statistical/analytical methods and ability to use data effectively to develop, implement and manage operational plans and actions

    Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (known as Nakilat, which means carriers in Arabic) is a Qatari-listed shipping company established by the State of Qatar to own, operate and manage LNG vessels and to provide shipping and marine-related services to a range of participants within the Qatari hydrocarbon sector. Nakilat is an integral component of the supply chain of some of the largest, most advanced energy projects in the world undertaken by Qatar Petroleum, Qatargas, RasGas and their joint venture partners for the State of Qatar.

    Nakilat was established in 2004 and is a joint stock company owned 50% by its founding shareholders and 50% by the public. Nakilat owns 54 LNG vessels, making it the largest LNG ship owner in the world. Our fleet of vessels transport LNG produced from Qatars North Field, the worlds largest non-associated gas field with approximately 15% of the worlds total proven reserves to global markets. These vessels, ordered from Korean shipyards, incorporate the latest technology for safe, reliable and cost-effective transportation of LNG. More