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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

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    HC – Assurance HR Business Partner – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & Summary:A career in Human Resources, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll focus on helping the local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.Key responsible areas include people engagement, annual performance, talent management, headcount management, Employee relations (complaints & investigation) , HR Strategy experience as an HR Business Partner, Strategic Workforce Planning, Rewards and compensation.Detailed responsibilities include: • In this role you will work with operational and tactical support to be a true change maker and partner as an HR expert. You will also participate in cross functional projects in collaboration with colleagues at PwC Human Capital unit. In this role you will• Be a Strategic and tactical change maker within the HR field – develop and confirm HR-processes in place• Support business leaders and managers with all Strategic, operational and tactical matters relating to the HC processes and people strategy• Provide HR expert advice on specific areas• We are looking for a manager with previous experience of qualified work within the HR field.• If you are interested in working close to the business and have a knowledge of, and great interest in, digital development. • You have the ability to explain HR strategies and decisions in a concrete way to clarify and create understanding.Experience in one or more is considered a preferable:• HR Business Partner experience – Develop People Strategy and respective initiatives• Change Management initiatives• Strategic Workforce Planning• Employee relations experience (complaints & investigation)• General HR work, a broad understanding of HR processes• Reward experience would be a plus

    Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or equivalent• Previous experience in professional services firm or industry with people as the key business capabilities is preferred• Ability to manage stakeholders from diverse background in a consultative but assertive way• Demonstrates attention to detail, structured, strong problem-solving and analytical skills• Demonstrates agility and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment• Experience with coaching junior team members• Prior experience of using Workday is preferred• Strong leadership skills.• Proficiency in spoken and written English

    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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    Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting | Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    To develop, manage and implement all financial reporting and accounting related matters within the bank in order to ensure alignment and compliance with external standards and internal policies and procedures

    IFRS 9Strong understanding of International Financial Reporting StandardsExperience with banking accounting principles and proceduresAbility to develop and establish financial policies and proceduresKnowledge of operating and capital budget concepts.Ability to analyse financial data and to prepare accurate

    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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    Audit Associate | MBG Corporate Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As an Audit Associate, your primary responsibility shall be:· To perform audit procedures in all the areas of balance sheet and income statement including cash and bank, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, payable, related parties, loans, revenue, payrolls, and expense analysis etc;· Working alongside Managers and senior members as a member of an engagement team;· Discussion of relevant audit issues with your senior colleagues and with personnel at clients’ premises, bringing a new and creative perspective to their key concerns and how changes in regulation may affect them;· Creating a positive relation with the client, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and dealing with any communications in a timely and professional manner;· Understanding the business, risk assessment, audit scoping, identifying and understanding significant processes, devising audit approach, controls testing and substantive testing.· Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.· Working with clients at their sites, understanding how they work and the challenges they face, whilst developing your audit experience and client management skills, you’ll help our clients mitigate risks, improve their financial reporting processes and work more effectively.

    – Qualified CA or ACCA or CPA any other relevant professional degree.-Working with clients at their sites, understanding how they work and the challenges they face, whilst developing your audit experience and client management skills, you’ll help our clients mitigate risks, improve their financial reporting processes and work more effectively.

    Mayur Batra Group was founded in the year 2002 in India and over the period the group has developed as a reputed, audit, accounting and advisory firm. Mayur Batra Group’s current clientele include around 60 fortune 500 companies.

    MB Group has a team of highly qualified and skilled professionals having rich experience in audit, accounting and book keeping, management services, HR recruitment, advisory and consultancy services and payroll processing.

    Our client relationships are more than just business partnerships: we aim to understand people as well as business, and building long-standing relationships based on mutual respect and trust. We care about the success of our clients and are committed to delivering value. We adopt a professional approach and it is important that our clients enjoy working with us. More

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    Audit Manager | MBG Corporate Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Candidates should be currently working in the Audit firm and have relevant auditing experience.The successful candidate will be expected to:• Manage and supervise the execution of external audit engagements of various clients• Research technical accounting issues and aid in the identification of business development• Manage client accounts including billing, fee analysis and new service development• Work with other managers to help ensure the proper deployment of the audit staff and assist with the career development of team membersCompetencies:• Knowledge and ability to use proficiently standard office softwares, including word-processing, databases and spreadsheets• Well-developed organization and time management skills, and the ability to work on own initiative, accurately to tight deadlines, and to prioritize between conflicting demands• Ability to coach and develop junior members of the team• Strong communication, leadership and project management skillsRequired Experience and Qualifications:• At least two years’ experience in a Senior Auditor/Managerial role within an Audit firm in GCC• Four years of current and/or recent financial statement audit experience within an Audit firm• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university• CA/CPA• Demonstrated supervisory experience and ability to meet challenging client requirements and provide exceptional client service• Exposure to providing audit services to clients across a variety of industries• Strong working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Auditing Standards (IAS)• Willingness and ability to travel

    • At least two years’ experience in a Senior Auditor/Managerial role within an Audit firm in GCC• Four years of current and/or recent financial statement audit experience within an Audit firm• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university• CA/CPA• Demonstrated supervisory experience and ability to meet challenging client requirements and provide exceptional client service• Exposure to providing audit services to clients across a variety of industries• Strong working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Auditing Standards (IAS)• Willingness and ability to travel

    Mayur Batra Group was founded in the year 2002 in India and over the period the group has developed as a reputed, audit, accounting and advisory firm. Mayur Batra Group’s current clientele include around 60 fortune 500 companies.

    MB Group has a team of highly qualified and skilled professionals having rich experience in audit, accounting and book keeping, management services, HR recruitment, advisory and consultancy services and payroll processing.

    Our client relationships are more than just business partnerships: we aim to understand people as well as business, and building long-standing relationships based on mutual respect and trust. We care about the success of our clients and are committed to delivering value. We adopt a professional approach and it is important that our clients enjoy working with us. More

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    External Audit – Senior Associate | MBG Corporate Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Audit – Senior Associate Experience CA firm only or had CA firm experience in past.Your Responsibilities:As an Audit Associate, your primary responsibility shall be:· To perform audit procedures in all the areas of balance sheet and income statement including cash and bank, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, payable, related parties, loans, revenue, payrolls, and expense analysis etc;· Working alongside Managers and senior members as a member of an engagement team;· Discussion of relevant audit issues with your senior colleagues and with personnel at clients’ premises, bringing a new and creative perspective to their key concerns and how changes in regulation may affect them;· Creating a positive relation with the client, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and dealing with any communications in a timely and professional manner;· Understanding the business, risk assessment, audit scoping, identifying and understanding significant processes, devising audit approach, controls testing and substantive testing.· Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.· Working with clients at their sites, understanding how they work and the challenges they face, whilst developing your audit experience and client management skills, you’ll help our clients mitigate risks, improve their financial reporting processes and work more effectively.What do we look for?· Qualified CA or ACCA or CPA any other relevant professional degree.· Having good knowledge of key reporting standards and keeping updates of all the latest developments.· Minimum 1 – 2 years of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) within the GCC.· Knowledge of using Microsoft packages and accounting software.· Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills· Demonstrating strong technical aptitude and commercial awareness· Ability to work efficiently and with sound time management· Must be available in UAE, to join immediately.

    What do we look for?· Qualified CA or ACCA or CPA any other relevant professional degree.· Having good knowledge of key reporting standards and keeping updates of all the latest developments.· Minimum 1 – 2 years of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) within the GCC.· Knowledge of using Microsoft packages and accounting software.· Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills· Demonstrating strong technical aptitude and commercial awareness· Ability to work efficiently and with sound time management· Must be available in UAE, to join immediately.

    Mayur Batra Group was founded in the year 2002 in India and over the period the group has developed as a reputed, audit, accounting and advisory firm. Mayur Batra Group’s current clientele include around 60 fortune 500 companies.

    MB Group has a team of highly qualified and skilled professionals having rich experience in audit, accounting and book keeping, management services, HR recruitment, advisory and consultancy services and payroll processing.

    Our client relationships are more than just business partnerships: we aim to understand people as well as business, and building long-standing relationships based on mutual respect and trust. We care about the success of our clients and are committed to delivering value. We adopt a professional approach and it is important that our clients enjoy working with us. More