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    PwC Academy – E-learning Project Management – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    PwC Academy – E-learning Project Management – Senior associateLine of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & Summary•    Manages e-learning and digital projects from planning to hand-over phase while working with clients and deliver the final product as per their requirements•    Designs, builds, and implements web-based, multimedia development solutions which use instructional methods that best suit the content and learning needs of participants.•    Develops curriculum, course material, and assessment techniques that meet the defined learning objectives.•    Supports design and implementation of projects.•    Conducts and supports in-person training modules when necessary.•    Provides subject matter support to appropriate areas.•    Collaborates proactively with team members and other internal clients to design and implement the most effective development solutions.•    Provides technology support and project management in support of department initiatives.•    Helps set strategies for e-Learning initiatives.•    Promotes innovation in the use of e-Learning and Instructor Led Training (ILT) throughout the curriculum.•    Reviews teaching and learning programs to assist their potential for on-line delivery and advises on which areas of the curriculum can be redesigned/enhanced using e-Learning.

    •    Bachelor’s degree, or equivalency.•    5+ years of managing e-learning and digital projects.•    Experience using Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Gomo and other e-learning authoring tools•    Experience developing web based applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript•    Learning Management System (LMS) and Edtech experience.•    Experience in programming using PHP, Python or .Net is a plus•    Experience in graphic design and multimedia is a big plus •    Fluency in Arabic & English is mandatory•    Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.•    Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under aggressive time frames.•    Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal clients, both written and verbally.•    Demonstrated ability to be organized and detailed oriented.•    Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment to meet production deadlines.•    Demonstrated presentation skills.•    Familiarity with articulate 360, captivate, Adobe suite etc

    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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    Operational Restructuring Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Deals, Business Restructuring Services – Operational Restructuring – Manager – DubaiLine of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismBusiness Recovery ServicesManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryPwC Global Overview At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC Middle East Overview Established in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.Line of Service Overview In Deals we solve the important problems that stand in the way of value being created, sustained, realised or protected for our clients – working together to aid responsible recovery and growth. We put together major mergers and acquisitions and resolve business crises – from international take-over bids to financial crime investigations and cases of insolvency. Our teams work on iconic deals with national and global clients as well as operating and investing in businesses, new ventures and entrepreneurs in our local market and communities. It’s both a responsibility and a privilege to guide our clients through moments that matter deeply to them. Our breadth of clients in an ever-changing market means we need to be agile – responding when we need to, in a way that really makes a difference. We draw upon our deals experience across many industries to support and partner with our clients, to positively impact society and the communities in which we operate. The insight we create, coupled with the innovative tools and methodologies we use to access and evaluate the data that matters, contributes to the success of our clients in all Deals situations. We encourage our clients to think more broadly – connecting their actions today with their successes tomorrow. We help our clients throughout the Deals lifecycle to create lasting value for their businesses. Each of our key areas within Deals, delivers services to the market individually or together by combining our specialists to provide comprehensive client solutions. Business Unit OverviewThe Business Restructuring Services team is currently the largest restructuring practice in the Middle East, with over 35 employees operating across various offices in the region. We are a specialist regional team, working across all of our territories. Within BRS, our Operational Restructuring practitioners work alongside Senior Executives to drive operational change at pace whether it be to reduce cost as a means of protecting margins, responding to a crisis, to generate cash or to realise the value of a deal or transaction.  We develop and implement realistic and pragmatic plans by applying restructuring and stakeholder management skills, functional knowledge, and proprietary assets and tools to support Executives in making difficult decisions and driving through change in a short timeframe.  Corporates are under significant pressure to make changes to their businesses and operating models as a result of the macro-economic and geopolitical landscape, increasing competition and ongoing revenue pressures.  We are expanding our team to support the increasing demand from our clients across a broad range of sectors to transform their operations.  As well as working with a wide range of clients, you will also work with leading practitioners across the Deals, and Capital Projects teams within the Firm. As a Manager in the team, you will be working with clients on a breadth of operational restructuring assignments, including cost reduction, and cash realisation, focused on identifying and implementing rapid sustainable performance improvements. You will also be expected to work with the broader BRS team as required, and a good level of financial literacy is expected.  Responsibilities: – Bringing sector expertise and a demonstrable understanding of the challenges facing our clients to offer insights and value to transformation programmes – Assimilating complex information to formulate structured, pragmatic and meaningful client recommendations. – Undertaking analysis to understand the clients’ commercial challenge and translating this into operational implications such as cost reduction, working capital improvements. – Performing cash flow sensitivity analysis, financial baselining and forecast reviews – Preparing presentations and/or reports to key stakeholders (e.g. Board, senior management). – Managing stakeholders and inspiring change. – Developing, managing and sustaining strong client relationships with clients and within the Firm. – Drawing in expertise from different parts of the Firm to bring a compelling value proposition to clients. – Taking responsibility for leading junior members of the team where required including coaching and upskilling of junior team members. – Actively managing project economics and overall programme governance. You will also be expected to actively contribute to the development of our team by: – Supporting marketing and business development initiatives (both internally and externally) to continuously develop our position in the market. – Managing a diverse and inclusive team. – Coaching and acting as a role model for the junior members of the team.

    Essential skills and experience: We are looking for candidates with the experience of supporting clients throughout the operational transformation lifecycle from strategic opportunity assessment and planning through to supporting the delivery of specific initiatives.  Given the multi-disciplinary nature of the work, these candidates will have experience either in industry or advisory or ideally both and have the following capabilities:  – Both financial and operational quantitative analytics. – Experience of cost base optimisation, supply chain / procurement optimisation, headcount rationalisation, operating model changes, PMO and debt management. – Experience of working on complex operational change. – Experience of managing stakeholders. – Ability to manage ambiguity and conflicting priorities. – High impact communication in the written and verbal form with extensive experience of presenting to clearly communicate key conclusions for a range of stakeholders. – Experience of leading and developing teams around you. – Ability to leverage technology enabled and digital tools to achieve efficient delivery for our clients. – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. – Arabic speakers are strongly preferred but not essential. – Proven IT skills in the Microsoft Office suite applications. – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). You’ll be joining a team who welcome your outlook and knowledge, whilst providing you the opportunity to develop your skill set further within one of the world’s leading professional organisations. Our hybrid ways of working offer flexibility to our working arrangements.  As changes have been made to the firm and national policies with the lifting of restrictions, it is anticipated that our working practices will continue to evolve and we will return to closer working with our clients.  You will, therefore, need to be willing to travel and be flexible around your working location. This could require working away from your base office location on a regular basis and regular overnight stays may be required. Where possible, we will take your preferences into account and strike a balance between meeting your career development/personal needs and those of the business and our clients. 

    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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    Personal Assistant / Office Manager | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Personal Assistant / Office Manager – DIFCWe are seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to manage administrative and personal duties within our client’s DIFC Executive Office and the Principal’s residence in Dubai. The core responsibility involves managing the day to day operations for the offices of the Managing Director, Principal, and work closely with other members of the team based both locally and globally. The role will report to the Senior Executive Assistant who resides overseas. The successful candidates will need to move seamlessly between senior corporate level responsibilities and managing private requests and tasks. In one day, you could be attending a Board Meeting or preparing a budget report, to the next where you could be personal shopping, managing household staff organizing events to researching a private vacation. Adaptability is key to success in this position. This role is highly fluid; priorities shift continuously; time management and effective organization are key parameters, required to be successful and meet expectations. As a true gatekeeper, you will be aware of everything that is going on at all times, both in a corporate and private capacity. English should be spoken to native standard and strong presentation skills demonstrated in this highly professional environment. Our client would also prefer that candidates are degree educated.

    You will be an ambassador and represent their Principle in the first instance, always being one step ahead. Natural confidence, efficiency and detail orientation is key, as is the ability to work independently and logically at all times. The position involves significant development of trust and accountability, which is achieved over time, hence our clients are seeking demonstrated longevity in previous positions. As a candidate, you will be highly trustworthy, respecting the strictest levels of confidentiality at all times. The sole of discretion and integrity, you will be a highly valued member of a very close knit team and will be challenged daily. Our client has a highly stable and structured Private Office model which has grown and developed significantly over time, offering a stable and prestigious working environment.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Senior Associate – Risk Assurance HUB | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement 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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    Risk Internal Audit Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – Risk – Internal Audit -AssociateLine of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation.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 an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.- Share and collaborate effectively with others.- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.- Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in the materials produce.- Build and maintain an internal and external network.- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.- 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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    IT Risk Analyst | Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Investigative mindset, detail oriented, ability to assess risks after reviewing facts. • Coordination with various teams within IT and outside the department. • Tracking risks, timely updates, reporting and escalations as necessary.• Readiness to work extended working hours, as and when required.

    • 4 – 5 years exp. in technology risk/security.• Experience in analyzing technology risks.• Understanding of IT infrastructure and platforms.

    Founded in 1985, ADCB employs more than 4,000 staff from 62 nationalities, serving over 600,000 retail customers, and approximately 50,000 corporate and SME clients. The bank operates in 48 branches, 4 pay offices, 2 branches in India, 1 branch in Jersey and a representative office in London. By the end of March 2015, the total assets of ADCB amounted to AED 207 billion.

    ADCB is a full-service commercial bank that offers a wide range of products and services including retail banking, wealth management, private banking, corporate banking, commercial banking, cash management, investment banking, corporate finance, foreign exchange, interest rate, currency derivatives, Islamic products, project finance and property management services.

    ADCB is 58.08% owned by Abu Dhabi Investment Council, the investment arm of the Government of Abu Dhabi. The banks shares are traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. By the end of March 2015, excluding treasury shares, ADCBs market capitalization was AED 34 bn
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    Financial Controller | McGregor Boyall

    Employment:

    Full Time

    * Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Consolidations and Revenue Recognition* Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances* Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements* Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting* Monitor technical accounting issues for compliance* Support month-end and year-end close process* Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting* Manage and comply with local and regional government reporting requirements and tax filings* Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls* Additional ad-hoc duties as necessaryMcGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

    * The ideal candidate will have come from a major MNC company, potentially either Oil & Gas or FMCG, within Iraq. * As a result you will both understand the local market, and also have a solid foundation of knowledge and know how to build a strong, secure and capable finance department, which both protects and adds value to the organisation. As with all startups, you do need to be prepared for the potential for it to be high pressure at times, requiring flexibility and commitment to ensure deadlines are met, but this does also offer huge opportunities to advance your career and work with some really interesting and intelligent people, both internally and as external stakeholders and partners.

    Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

    Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. More

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    E-Learning Developer | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryDesigns, builds, and implements web-based, multi-media development solutions which use instructional methods that best suit the content and learning needs of participants.Job Description- Manage day-to-day operations of the core applications (Website, LMS, ERP, CRM) to ensure smooth operations of technology in the Academy- Course administrator for Academy projects providing LMS hosting and related administration for clients and for internal PwC’s Academy use of Learning Management systems- Support in creating proposals and responding to RFPs- Help in coordinating trainings and liaising with clients- Liaise with the internal IT team to ensure new technologies are aligned with the PwC’s global standards and guidelines- Create responsive websites and mobile ready applications- Support system implementations or upgrades by participating in UAT to test and analyse system functionality and document results.- Manage users and permissions and ensure users’ permissions are aligned with their roles and responsibilities- Troubleshoot technical issues and escalate unresolved issues to the

    – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Educational Technology or any equivalent area of study- 3+ years of experience in HTML, CSS and JavaScript- 3+ years of experience in PHP, Python or NodeJs- 3+ Experience with Moodle, Blackboard, Brightspace or any other LMS- Experience with Gomo, Articulate, Captivate, Lectora, iSpring or any other authoring tool- Experience with multimedia and audio / video production- Experience with SQL and database administration- Experience with R, PowerBI, Tableau is a plus- Experience with Photoshop and Illustrator is a plus- Project management experience and having PMP is plus

    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