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    Senior Data Management Client Engineer | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Oracle Jordan is looking to recruit a Senior Data Management Client Engineer to join an energetic team which delivers high value to customers in Jordan and Lebanon in their endeavors with Oracle ‘ s Database, Engineered Systems offerings. The candidate should have the ability to translate customer business requirements into solutions that leverage Core platform software technology OnPremise (includes but not limited to Oracle DB, Database options, Active Data Guard, Oracle Golden Gate, Oracle Data Integrator, etc.). The candidate should be able to mentor members of the partner ‘ s technical community, and frequently delivers training and presentations to enrich Oracle technical community. He/She will be responsible for driving customer adoption through successful onboarding and utilization of Oracle technology software. They will need to proactively identify and prioritize opportunities, and collaborate with Support, Sales, Development, Consulting and Partners (etc) to improve the customer’s use of Technology. This will include problem solving, milestone development and ongoing state of the customer reviews to ensure that customers maximize their usage of the platform. Ultimately the success of the role is driving and securing a high level of customer satisfaction and ensuring that consumption of Oracle’s acquired technology software The ideal candidate should have significant experience in data management offerings. The candidate should have the ability to: – Engage with all levels within both Oracle and the customers’ organizations – Co-draft sales strategies together with the account managers – Translate customer requirements into deliverable products and services – Provide technical support in all necessary sales activities – Define system architecture and develop cutting-edge solutions around cloud computing and data management – Design and participate in technology pilot projects or proof of concept (POC) activities – Define values propositions, positioning and differentiation to competitors ‘ products – Support and develop existing customer and partner relationships and skills – Complete the technical requirement for request for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP) – Help drive sales opportunities to successful completion – Define and drive pre-sales initiatives in target accounts and territories – Represent Oracle in marketing events as required Oracle Technology Client Engineer must be excellent communicators, able to develop and articulate complex technological issues in a straightforward way to both decision makers and technical personnel alike. TECHNICAL SKILLS This role requires skills from a blend of traditional infrastructure technologies with focus on Database, Engineered Systems, Cloud IaaS and PaaS offerings. To be suitable and successful in this job you should be widely regarded as a subject matter expert in your current role, and have hands-on Database Administration, OS and networking experience on Linux. You should also have one or several of the skills below: – Excellent Command of Oracle Technologies – Understand key business drivers and competitive landscape in data management market. – Must have a working knowledge in MAA, RAC, Oracle DB security offerings, EM13c, – Oracle Engineered Systems, etc- Must have a deep understanding of business continuity planning and virtualization technologies. – Must be Oracle DB Certified Professional and/or Oracle Database Cloud Administrator – Certified Professional (Certifications on AWS or Azure technologies are a plus). – Must have good understanding of Cloud Infrastructure technologies such as: – Public / Private Cloud – Scripting and automation programming languages: Terraform, Python, Chef, Puppet – New technologies: Docker, Kubernetes – Networking concepts / VPN tunneling Database – Datacenter equipment (racks, power sequencer, etc.) – Data migration from old Oracle database versions/non Oracle databases to latest Oracle Database versions – Hands on experience in different cloud platform technologies (AWS, Azure, Cloud Foundry) is a plus. – Eagerness to learn! Oracle has an incredibly broad and growing portfolio of industry leading products. If you find it interesting and fun to pick up a new product and master these in a very short timeframe, this is the place to be!

    PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES – Self-driven and result oriented – Strong presentation skills – Ability to build relationships with customers, earn trusted advisor status – Demonstrate excellent diplomacy, negotiation and collaboration abilities. – Customer focused – Effective communication (verbal & written) – Focus on relationships (internal & external) – Strong willingness to learn new things and share them with others – Team player – Confident and decisive – Be able to communicate at management level as well as at a technical expert level. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS- Have a BSc. or equivalent or higher degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science. – Have at least 5 years of Oracle Database Administration or Presales experience (with at least 10 years of overall IT experience) – Excellent command of Arabic and English languages.

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

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

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

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    Junior Accountant | CTC Accounting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Main responsibilities: • Update accounts receivable and issue invoices• Update accounts payable• Post and process journal entries• Perform bank, petty cash reconciliation• Post month-end entries• Maintain Schedule & notes to Financial Statements• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports• Assist Financial Controller in the preparation of monthly/yearly closingsObjectives: • Maintain set of accounts for a portfolio of Clients under supervision of a Financial Controller• Reporting to: Financial Controller• Other interactions: Accounting Team, Administration and Clients• Number required: 1• Duration: Permanent Position• Desired start date: ASAP• Probation: 6 months• Working Hours: Sun – Thurs 8.30 am – 5.30 pm

    • We are looking for a Junior Accountant to join our small but growing finance team, this will be an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to play a role in shaping our future. • Ideally we ask for candidates to bring with them a keen interest to learn and implement their theoretical skills to gain valuable work experiences. • Must be based in Dubai and immediately available. If this sounds like you, please apply.

    With an entrepreneurial mindset, we understand the challenges start-ups and SMEs face, including keeping accounts in order and making financially sound decisions. Whereas a larger organization might be able to rely on an in-house finance manager, we give equal opportunity for all companies to be able to get a Finance Manager on a part time basis.

    When CTC Accounting accept a contract, we endeavor to become a trusted and valued part of your team, consistently delivering the highest level of advice coupled with up-to-date knowledge of the best local and international accounting practices. More

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    Accounting Intern | CTC Accounting

    Employment:

    Internship

    Main responsibilities: • Update accounts receivable and issue invoices• Update accounts payable• Post and process journal entries• Perform bank, petty cash reconciliation• Post month-end entries• Maintain Schedule & notes to Financial Statements• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports• Assist Financial Controller in the preparation of monthly/yearly closingsObjectives: • Maintain set of accounts for a portfolio of Clients under supervision of a Financial Controller• Reporting to: Financial Controller• Other interactions: Accounting Team, Administration and Clients• Number required: 1• Duration: Permanent Position• Desired start date: ASAP• Probation: 6 months• Working Hours: Sun – Thurs 8.30 am – 5.30 pm

    • We are looking for a recently qualified accountant to join our dynamic finance team, who will play a full role in our company. • Previous work experience in not needed, but we do ask for candidates to bring with them a keen interest to learn and implement their theoretical skills to gain valuable work experiences. • We are looking for someone comfortable to use their common sense and speak up when they have a query. • Must be based in Dubai and immediately available. If this sounds like you, please apply.

    With an entrepreneurial mindset, we understand the challenges start-ups and SMEs face, including keeping accounts in order and making financially sound decisions. Whereas a larger organization might be able to rely on an in-house finance manager, we give equal opportunity for all companies to be able to get a Finance Manager on a part time basis.

    When CTC Accounting accept a contract, we endeavor to become a trusted and valued part of your team, consistently delivering the highest level of advice coupled with up-to-date knowledge of the best local and international accounting practices. More

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    IT Service Desk | Propel Consult

    Employment:

    Contract

    CompanyOur client is one of the largest international Insurance players in the GCC. It offers a wide range of insurance products and services for corporate, SME and individual customers.They are currently looking to recruit an IT Service Desk Agent to be based in Bahrain.Duties & Responsibilities: Key ResponsibilitiesService Desk End-User Support• Manage end-user issues raised to Service Desk (Level 1) through tickets and calls received through IVR• Handle incoming calls from end-users in a professional manner and within the defined service levels and ensure achievement of KPI’s• Ensure proper and timely communication to the end-user on every ticket through the Service Desk tool and phone • Ensure all work conducted is being logged and managed within tickets raised by or on behalf of business users• Provide high-quality resolutions of assigned tickets and managing the expectations of the users• Ensure to resolve and close all end-user tickets within the defined Service Level Agreement (SLA) targets• Escalate tickets that are beyond the scope of Service Desk to other teams in 2nd level (Applications team and Field Support team) and 3rd level (Infrastructure and Production teams) Operational & technical responsibilitiesCommunication• Act as the 1st point of contact for all IT related issues or requests • Build a strong trust relationship with business users across the region• Build strong collaboration with level 2 and 3 IT teams• Create and update documentation for end-users when needed for known issues/requestsIT Support • Create and modify user accounts for Active Directory and all applications• Install end-user software (licensing validity and availability checks)• Deployment of new applications (and/or upgrades) and follow-up• Troubleshoot software application issues to resolve basic known ones and escalate complex ones to 2nd level, 3rd level and vendor• Manage applications permissions changes for end-users• Create mailboxes and troubleshoot email issues (Exchange server)• Troubleshooting of printer issues• Call center system support• Mobile management enrollment and activation• Shared folders permissions managementSecurity• Ensure full compliance with the Information Security policy and procedures• Review encryption and antivirus definition status and remediate any issues • Administrative Privileges management • Ensure that all provided laptops have the necessary physical security measures• Scan computers for virus infection• Provide physical access to staff and visitors as necessary. Network and Telecom• Troubleshoot end-user internet issues• Local area network and Ethernet connections support • Wireless network access basic support• Headset phone and softphone setup for call center staff• VPN configuration and troubleshooting

    • Bachelor or Diploma Degree in an IT related field or equivalent hands-on experience• 2-3 years’ experience in an IT Service Desk role• ITIL v3/v4 Foundation Certification• MCSA in Windows Server 2012/2016 or MCTS in Windows Server 2008• MCITP in Windows Server 2008 or MSCE in Windows Server 2012• Certificate in Windows 7 or 10 Troubleshooting and Implementation• Network+ Certificate• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written• Critical and analytical thinking and creativity – always challenging the status quo and find better ways to complete tasks• Good understanding of computers architecture, Microsoft and desktop applications, computer peripherals, operating systems and application software• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Windows infrastructure (Windows Server and Windows client) • Good understanding of Microsoft Active Directory services • Knowledge of using a call center system to manage incoming and outgoing calls with customers (Vocalcom, Cisco UC, Avaya etc.)

    Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.
    We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.
    Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

    Banking & Finance
    Human Resources
    Oil & Gas
    Construction
    Architecture & Engineering More

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    Web Developer | Tiger Recruitment

    Employment:

    Full Time

    My client is seeking a Web Developer with knowledge of coding, designing, modifying apps and websites. You will be responsible for the development of the apps using software such as IOS.

    Ideally 3-6 years experience working as a Web Developer and desirable to have app developing experience and use of IOS. It is also desirable to be degree educated. This will be a full time office so ideally looking for someone who is living in Dubai or happy to travel.

    We specialise in matching exceptional support staff to top businesses and private individuals.

    We recruit for a range of positions around the world, including personal assistants, executive assistants, administrative assistants and many more.

    Our expert consultants only work with high-calibre individuals who offer outstanding business and private support. This is what makes us one of the market-leading permanent and temp recruitment agencies in London. More

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    PR – Senior Associate | Dubai Investments

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Responsibilities: 1. Develop a comprehensive Public Relations plan for Dubai Investments and its subsidiaries.2. Responsible for Press Releases, Feature Stories, Interviews in coordination with the Public Relations Agency.3. Manage and coordinate Public Relations activities such as Press Conferences, and any media events.4. Coordinate with all Dubai Investments subsidiaries to gather the latest information for developing press releases and obtaining approval from the designated approval authority.5. Manage the content of Marketing Collaterals for Dubai Investments and its subsidiaries such as Brochures, Leaflets, Websites, and others.6. Prepare all materials for the DI Internal Newsletter – INVESTALK.7. Manage Social Media Content (DI & Subsidiaries).8. General Creative ideas to cover activities and news (DI & Subsidiaries).

    Requirements: Academic Qualification: • Bachelor of Marketing, Business Administration, Arts or Communication.Professional Experience:• Experience in Public relation, creation of success stories.Other Skills / Requirements:• Strong command of written communication and attention to detail. • Experience in Media communication such as radio, television, publications.

    Dubai Investments PJSC is a leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market with over 19,800 shareholders and a paid-up capital of AED 4 billion. Incorporated in 1995, Dubai Investments PJSC is a world-class company that targets investments in viable and profitable entities. The Company has grown exponentially with investments in a number of businesses across sectors – real estate, manufacturing & industrial, healthcare, education and financial investments across the UAE and the Middle East.

    Dubai Investments portfolio includes 40 subsidiaries & joint ventures across a wide array of industries. Since its inception, Dubai Investments has challenged the norms and introduced cutting-edge technologies, pioneering business models, unique investment strategies and innovative concepts across its diversified portfolio spanning different sectors and markets.

    Setting an example of strong, sustainable growth, Dubai Investments aims to continue its journey towards enhancing the commercial and trade interests of the UAE as it continues to seek investment opportunities in new sectors, locally and internationally, as part of its strategic expansion plans.

    Dubai Investments’ core operating principles are to achieve attractive returns from investing in healthy businesses with high growth potential; to achieve shareholder satisfaction through a commitment to total quality, to leverage the opportunities offered by new technology; and to be a good corporate citizen, with clearly defined value proposition, including:

    Ethics
    Integrity
    Accountability & Ownership
    Work Excellence
    Human Capital Asset
    Innovation More

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    Senior Technology Solution Engineer | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Oracle Middle East is looking to recruit a Senior Data Management Solution Engineer (SE) to join our energetic team which delivers high value to customers in the Gulf region in their endeavors with on-premise and cloud technology solution offerings. The candidate should have the ability to translate customer business requirements into solutions that leverage Oracle’s data management and Identity/Access management offerings (Oracle DB, Oracle Golden Gate, Oracle Data Integrator, Oracle Identity Governance, Oracle Access Management, Oracle Directory Services). The candidate should be able to mentor members of the partner’s technical community, and frequently delivers training and presentations to enrich Oracle technical community. • The ideal candidate should have significant experience in data management offerings. The candidate should have the ability to: • Engage with all levels within both Oracle and the customers’ organizations • Co-draft sales strategies together with the account managers • Translate customer requirements into deliverable products and services • Provide technical support in all necessary sales activities • Define system architecture and develop cutting-edge solutions based on Oracle’s data management offerings. • Design and participate in technology pilot projects or proof of concept (POC) activities • Define values propositions, positioning and differentiation to competitors’ products • Support and develop existing customer and partner relationships and skills • Complete the technical requirement for request for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP) • Help drive sales opportunities to successful completion • Define and drive pre-sales initiatives in target accounts and territories • Represent Oracle in marketing events as required • Actively develop cloud platform expertise • Oracle sales consultants must be excellent communicators, able to develop and articulate complex technological issues in a straightforward way to both decision makers and technical personnel alike.

    Technical Skills• This role requires skills from a blend of traditional infrastructure technologies with focus on Oracle Database EE, Oracle Nosql, Oracle Identity Governance, Oracle Access Management, Oracle Directory Services and Cloud technologies. To be suitable and successful in this job you should be widely regarded as a subject matter expert in your current role, and have hands-on Database Administration. You should also have one or several of the skills below: • Have an understanding of key business drivers and competitive landscape in data management market. • Must have a working knowledge in MAA, RAC, Oracle DB security offerings, EM13c, Oracle Engineered Systems, etc• Must have a deep understanding of business continuity planning and virtualization technologies. • Must be Oracle DB Certified Professional and/or Oracle Database Cloud Administrator Certified Professional (Certifications on AWS or Azure technologies are a plus). Must have good understanding of Cloud Infrastructure technologies such as: • Public / Private Cloud • Scripting and automation programming languages: Terraform, Python, Chef, Puppet • Container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes • Database consolidation/upgrade technologies • Hands on experience in different cloud platform technologies (AWS, Azure, Cloud Foundry) is a plus. • Must have good understanding of Oracle Identity and Access Management offerings (Oracle Identity Governance, Oracle Access Management, Oracle Directory Services) Eagerness to learn! Oracle has an incredibly broad and growing portfolio of industry leading products. If you find it interesting and fun to pick up a new product and master these in a very short timeframe, this is the place to be! Personal Attributes:• Self-driven and result oriented • Strong presentation skills • Ability to build relationships with customers, earn trusted advisor status • Demonstrate excellent diplomacy, negotiation and collaboration abilities. • Customer focused • Effective communication (verbal & written) • Focus on relationships (internal & external) • Strong willingness to learn new things and share them with others • Team player • Confident and decisive• Be able to communicate at management level as well as at a technical expert level. Mandatory Requirements: • Have a BSc. or equivalent or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering • Have at least 5 years of Oracle Database Administration (with at least 10 years of overall IT experience) • Excellent command of Arabic and English languages.

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

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

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

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    Senior Consultant – Senior Manager, Corporate Treasury | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    In Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity We are currently looking for a talented professionals to join our team of Corporate Treasury specialists. EY Corporate Treasury team works with some of the largest clients in the region, including multinational corporates, national and international sovereign funds, state owned entities and large family owned conglomerates, providing services relating to cash & liquidity management, treasury transformation, financial risk management, commodity risk management, treasury accounting and treasury automation. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of Corporate Treasury, IFRS and treasury technological solutions, and preferably have prior experience in treasury consulting. In this role you will be expected to carry out business development, lead complex treasury projects, provide insights to client on leading treasury developments and manage & train team members. We’re looking for ambitious people to help drive and support this change while learning about the intricacies of dealing with diverse clients in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Your key responsibilities – In this exciting new role you will be responsible for business development of our digital offering. – This will involve collaborating with Partners, Senior Managers and client to determine a FAAS strategy that appropriately addresses risk and manages client expectations relating to deliverables. – You’ll participate and / or manage FAAS engagements, ensure that the FAAS engagement team understands the client’s needs and expectations and that the work product is client-focused, clear, accurate and well-presented. – The role will also involve ensuring work is delivered timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements, delivering effective execution of the FAAS service delivery framework, working with other service lines in providing an integrated service delivery and monitoring the FAAS engagement team’s performance against the budget. – You will identify and communicate relevant trends, developments and key performance drivers relevant to the client, consult with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues and participate in sales of new FAAS work.

    Skills and attributes for success – Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. – Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. – This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic. To qualify for the role, you must have – A bachelor’s degree and approximately four plus years of related work experience in corporate treasury, consulting or banking. – An undergraduate or master’s degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major CPA/CA/ACCA certification – Experience of working in Big 4 firm within Financial Services or Treasury consulting – Understanding of Cash & liquidity management, Financial risk management, Treasury accounting and audit support and Treasury technology – Strong understanding of IFRS 9, derivative financial instruments and capital markets – Strong management skills to lead teams (for the Senior manager role), delegate appropriately, mentor, review performance and counsel employees – Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies – Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary Ideally, you’ll also have – Track record with a leading consulting firm in the MENA region – Proficiency in the Arabic language What we look for We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More