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    Mercury Transaction Support Associate – Finance | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Mercury Transaction Support Associate – Finance – KarachiThe opportunityAs we roll out the Next Wave Strategy across EY and with our MENA Service Lines starting a new journey with a bold purpose of building a better working world by transforming business through the power of people, technology and innovation, the role of Mercury Transaction Support (MTS) Associate becomes even more critical to ensure that firm liabilities are correctly stated at any given point & balance sheet reflects the correct position of vendors. As we expand our MENA service lines, we have identified the need to have additional support in the finance functions. The MTS team will support the engagement teams in the mercury transaction processing. The team will work closely with the engagement teams and MENA market finance team. The service includes opportunity creation, opportunity management, pricing, code creation, budgeting, ETC and billing. The role also includes providing analytics and scenario analysis of engagement financials to improve margin.Your key responsibilities:• Based on the input provided by the Client Serving Executives (CSEs) the MTS team will Create opportunity, pricing, budgeting, ETC, Billing etc.• Work closely with the MENA Mercury Business Advisors to make sure that service line protocols are followed in each transaction activity• Provide analytical support, wherever needed to CSEsSkills and attributes for success:• Ability to solve problems and provide credible solutions• Confident to challenge where appropriate• Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail• Good time management skills and able to balance multiple priorities by considering risk, importance and level of urgency• Eagerness to learn quickly, be proactive and share knowledge• Well-developed listening skills combined with the capability to apply judgment and seek guidance when escalation to a functional expert is appropriate

    To qualify for the role, you must have: • Used to working in a fast-paced environment with a strong work ethic• 2+ years of experience in transaction processing field, ideally in a professional services firm• Able to interact well with people at all levels within the firm and build strong relationships• Having strong knowledge of MS Office Packages. Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Power BI.• Having excellent communications and organizational skills.• Detail oriented and eager to analyze and solve complex cases.• Have a finance related degree, studying for an accountancy qualification or experience working for a professional service or consultancy environment.• Be innovative, confident and creative thinker with ability to make quick decisions.Ideally, you will also have• A business/commercial degree or post graduate.• Experience in budgeting and account forecasting.• People management and development experience.• Great knowledge of market activities.• Good business-related experience background.What we look forWe are looking for people who can combine, great listening skills, collaboration, influencing and commercial acumen. Being able thrive in an ever changing, diverse, multi-cultural environment where we expect exceptional quality and show passion for your work will set you up for success.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

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    IT – Testing & Automation Analyst (Associate) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our core business functions by deploying applications that enable our people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. You’ll focus on managing the design and implementation of technology infrastructure within PwC, developing and enhancing both client and internal facing applications within PwC, and providing technology tools that help create a competitive advantage for the Firm to drive strategic business growth.Our Automation Engineer and Innovation team helps clearly articulate technology requirements and the business demand for automation and innovation solutions, influence senior stakeholders, and build a strong foundation to grow and scale. You’ll deliver powerful and differentiated automation and innovation solutions enabling the business strategy of the Firm and evolving to accommodate changes as needed.The role is to devise and design business process requirements for all IT-related business, financial, and operations systems critical to core organizational functions.  This includes researching and analyzing data in support of business functions, process knowledge, and systems requirements. The Analyst is also responsible for proactively generating and compiling reports based on his or her findings, complete with recommended improvements to – or new requirements for – business processes and operational procedures. This individualwill apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of IT system investments and to assist in implementing new computer systems.Responsibilities: – Chart existing business processes in order to define current business activities for the development of procedures and models.- Meet with decision-makers, systems owners, and end-users to define business, financial, and operations requirements and systems goals.- Research, review, and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing processes and develop strategies for enhancing or further leveraging these processes.- Prototype new procedures for the purpose of enhancing business processes, operations, and information process flow.- Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives for improving processes in operating systems across the organization.- Perform cost-benefit and return on investment (ROI) analyses for proposed changes to aid management in making implementation decisions.- Identify and establish the scope and parameters of process analysis in order to define impact, outcome criteria, and measure-taking actionsAcquisition & Deployment- Collaborate in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications, and enhancements to existing applications.- Assist in conducting research on software and hardware products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts.Operational Management- Develop, standardize, and maintain new or improved processes based on findings and analysis.- Communicate process changes, enhancements, and modifications – verbally or through written documentation – to management, peers, staff, and other employees so that issues and solutions are understood.- Create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmers.- Liaise with various business groups in the organization to facilitate the implementation of new or improved business processes.- Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new processes, and other post-implementation support.

    Position RequirementsFormal Education & Certification- College diploma or university degree in the field of business administration, computer science, finance, or management information systems.Knowledge & Experience:- Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modelling/mapping, methodology development, and data modelling.- Experience overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products.- Proven experience in the operation and analysis of database hardware, software, and standards, as well as data retrieval methodologies and mainframe applications.- Extensive practical knowledge in importing data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs, and flowcharts.- Ability to create systematic and manual operations procedures in both technical and user-friendly language.- Ability to apply statistical and other research methods into systems issues and products as required.- Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.Personal Attributes:- Able to exercise independent judgement and take action on it.- Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.- Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.- Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.- Highly self-motivated and directed.- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.- Strong customer service orientation.- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.Work Conditions:- Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.- Sitting for extended periods of time.- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard or mouse, and to handle other computer components.- Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Software Developer | Weatherford

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The role of the Software Developer will be supporting our Key Global Clients and being responsible for the following:• All requirements gathering and analysis.• Working through all phases of the software development life cycle, including research, design, analysis, requirements, implementation, test automation, and maintenance.• Maintaining existing applications.• Working closely with oil and gas core business users (reservoir engineers, drilling engineers, geophysicist etc).• Importing, cleaning, transforming, validating and resolving data quality issues with the purpose making conclusions.• Performing analytics, reporting, developing dashboards and scorecards for various data.• Visualizing and reporting data findings creatively in a variety of formats (charts, graphs, tables etc).

    • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Computer science or Computer Engineering).• Should have experience in technologies (C# windows applications, asp.net WebForms – MVC, JavaScript, Html, CSS, SQL, LINQ).• Should have at least (7) years hands-on technical experience in development.• Must have the ability to problem solve and make recommendations for solutions or work arounds.• Must have the ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment.• Must have a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.• Must have a transferable Kuwait residency permit/visa and preferably be located in Kuwait.• Oil and gas experience is preferable.

    Weatherford is one of the largest multinational oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in over 80 countries and has a network of approximately 700 locations, including manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities. More

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    Product Owner (Lead) | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Senior Product Owner is responsible for the Digital product set, including e-Commerce websites and mobile applications across multiple business units.Client DetailsA renowned holding group in Kuwait, with operations in retail, consumer electronics, F&B and automotive industries.DescriptionJob responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Setting the overall vision for the project and managing digital teams end-to-end.* Understanding the business requirements and develop the project to align with those needs.* Acting as a middle ground between technical and business teams, to ensure a smooth flow of operations and communication.* Assessing potential technology solutions and vendors.Job Offer* Work with a multinational corporation.* Attractive tax-free income.* Fast-paced and exciting environment.

    * University degree, ideally majoring in technical or business disciplines.* Over 6 years of experience with digital product ownership.* Experience in retail/e-commerce required.* Excellent interpersonal skills

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    IT Project Manager (Infrastructure) | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the IT Project Manager, you will be working with the Head of IT as the second in command managing all new IT projects for the company.Client DetailsA leading organisation in Abu Dhabi going through exciting developments and investing heavily in technology.Description* Create and own the project plan for each assignment according to project management standards.* Work with Head of IT to define, prioritise and manage the pipeline of IT infrastructure projects.* Perform the end to end project management activities for projects/ initiatives assigned, including project planning, execution, monitoring, and closing, to effectively and efficiently manage projects, including but not limited to system implementation projects.* Work cross-functionally to resolve issues, mitigate risks and implement changes.* Ensure the solution and the team follow IT ITIL ITSM standards, Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security standards policies, and other technical standards.* Promote and maintain communication between project team members and stakeholders and manage expectations.Job Offer* In addition to a fantastic IT Project Manager opportunity working with varied projects, this role will pay an attractive salary and offer family benefits.

    * Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related disciplines.* Project Management Certification (PMP) and/or PRINCE2 are a must have.* Must have between 7-10 years of overall IT experience with strong project management experience.* Must have a background in Network, End User Computing, Data Center Migration, Transformation, and Storage system set up.* Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, etc.), and User Interface.* Ability to speak Arabic would be highly preferred.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    IT Application Manager | Hassan Allam Properties (HAP)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Lead the implementation of application and enhancement projects from planning through deployment and support. – Develop solutions to enhance the system, ensuring that support processes are managed properly.

    – Liaise between IT and the Business as the go-to person that represents the application team support. – Manage all business applications related issues to ensure smooth running of business, sourcing, analysis, implementation, integration, development and troubleshooting.

    Since its inception in 1999, Hassan Allam Properties (HAP) has carved an enviable niche for itself as an exclusive boutique developer, building intimate communities where family always comes first. Originating as a trusted family-run business in 1936, HAP began its journey as a general contractor and achieved a series of evolution throughout the years. From being nationalized in 1961, to establishing Hassan Allam Sons in 1972 under the label, Hassan Allam Sons for Construction; HAP passes down its distinct legacy to three generations.

    With over eighty years of development expertise, HAP’s acclaimed management team joined forces to build what is celebrated today as Egypt’s real estate empire. Headed by founder and CEO, Mohamed Medhat Hassan Allam, the management team is led by Financial, Operations, Engineering, Sales and Marketing roles that pledge to the company’s prominent and prestigious positioning. With decades of diligent work and passionate dedication, HAP has achieved more than 8 million sqm worth of land bank and 15,000 residential units – both developed and underdeveloped. As well, 1,000 direct and indirect employees have been working hard to build a notable number of 10 developments spread nation-wide and one boutique hotel, with 60 rooms in Ain ElSokhna. More

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    IT Projects Manager | Hassan Allam Properties (HAP)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Carry out & Supervise all project’s IT services and associated activities from the design phase till implementation and operation phases.

    – Manage the implementation of passive infrastructure FTTH.- Accommodate all IT services required for residential and commercial buildings.

    Since its inception in 1999, Hassan Allam Properties (HAP) has carved an enviable niche for itself as an exclusive boutique developer, building intimate communities where family always comes first. Originating as a trusted family-run business in 1936, HAP began its journey as a general contractor and achieved a series of evolution throughout the years. From being nationalized in 1961, to establishing Hassan Allam Sons in 1972 under the label, Hassan Allam Sons for Construction; HAP passes down its distinct legacy to three generations.

    With over eighty years of development expertise, HAP’s acclaimed management team joined forces to build what is celebrated today as Egypt’s real estate empire. Headed by founder and CEO, Mohamed Medhat Hassan Allam, the management team is led by Financial, Operations, Engineering, Sales and Marketing roles that pledge to the company’s prominent and prestigious positioning. With decades of diligent work and passionate dedication, HAP has achieved more than 8 million sqm worth of land bank and 15,000 residential units – both developed and underdeveloped. As well, 1,000 direct and indirect employees have been working hard to build a notable number of 10 developments spread nation-wide and one boutique hotel, with 60 rooms in Ain ElSokhna. More

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    E-Compounds Senior Manager | Hassan Allam Properties (HAP)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Manage and administrate a number of E-Compound projects activities “Triple Play- surveillance- Access Control systems.- Supervise & Monitor consultants and Contractors.

    – Years of experience (12-16 Years)- Leadership Skills- Good communication skills

    Since its inception in 1999, Hassan Allam Properties (HAP) has carved an enviable niche for itself as an exclusive boutique developer, building intimate communities where family always comes first. Originating as a trusted family-run business in 1936, HAP began its journey as a general contractor and achieved a series of evolution throughout the years. From being nationalized in 1961, to establishing Hassan Allam Sons in 1972 under the label, Hassan Allam Sons for Construction; HAP passes down its distinct legacy to three generations.

    With over eighty years of development expertise, HAP’s acclaimed management team joined forces to build what is celebrated today as Egypt’s real estate empire. Headed by founder and CEO, Mohamed Medhat Hassan Allam, the management team is led by Financial, Operations, Engineering, Sales and Marketing roles that pledge to the company’s prominent and prestigious positioning. With decades of diligent work and passionate dedication, HAP has achieved more than 8 million sqm worth of land bank and 15,000 residential units – both developed and underdeveloped. As well, 1,000 direct and indirect employees have been working hard to build a notable number of 10 developments spread nation-wide and one boutique hotel, with 60 rooms in Ain ElSokhna. More