More stories

  • in

    Chief Business Officer | Stanley James

    Employment: Full Time

    We are currently recruiting a Chief Business Development Office on behalf of a leading Microfinancing/FinTech company based in Bahrain. This is an excellent opportunity to join the senior leadership team and focus on the development of the business through partnerships, completing business deals and identifying product gaps and ensuring appropriate development of Microfinancing products.

    Applications are sought from those with 10-15 years of experience in a leadership role gained within Microfinancing. You will demonstrate ability to lead product development in this area, have a track record in securing win-win business partnerships and the ability to lead key business areas such as Marketing, Key Accounts, Indirect Sales and Products. You will have a recognised finance qualification (ideally accountancy) or an MBA in Finance from a reputable institution.

    Stanley James is a privately owned recruitment business with offices in both Dubai and Cape Town allowing us to have global reach and a strong presence across EMEA and APAC. We have an expert team of recruitment specialists that are people centric, knowledgeable and driven to connect talent across all corporate functions. We are the partner of choice for SMEs, niche industry specialists and enterprises across the Technology, Financial Services, Management Consultancy, Legal, Construction & Engineering and Energy & Oil Gas sectors.
    We typically recruit a wide range of skillsets across all corporate services, front/back office functions and commercial leadership teams. This includes Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, C-Level/Leadership, Business Change, Operations, Special Projects and Business Support Services. More

  • in

    Consulting, Technology, CyberSecurity, IAM Architect (Senior Manager) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryPwC is seeking the region’s best Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect who wants to join an elite global network of IAM practitioners who contributes to the global thought leadership on IAM.The IAM Architect is the subject matter expert role responsible for architecting, designing and implementing a variety of IAM solutions. IAM services include, but are not limited to, identity lifecycle management, authentication and authorization, access requests, access provisioning, access reauthorization, multi-factor authentication, IAM role and entitlement models, public key infrastructure, and directory services technologies.Key Responsibilities:- Develop IAM architecture (integrated processes, applications, data and technology) solutions to business problems in alignment with PwC reference IAM frameworks,- Development of Strategy & Roadmap,- Research and evaluate new IAM security solutions, including lab tests, proof of concepts and pilots. Make operational and technology recommendations which influence IAM operations- Develop solutions and recommendations for technical and process challenges, emerging threats and technology changes- Leading the delivery of IAM turnkey solutions including onboarding of client applications- Provide SME support for the delivery team and clients and coordinate as needed with the technology vendors- Writing various IAM related documentation such as high-level design, business and governance documentation.- Support on business development (bids) including defining scope of work, pricing and work resources, interacts with clients at the design stage, as required

    To qualify, candidates must have:A real passion for Cybersecurity in general and particularly for Identity and Access Management. A focused state of mind to understand how technology can assist and support to actively hunt and protect from the cyber threats we face today. We are looking for an IAM practitioner with capability and experience in some of the following areas:- Understanding the business direction of organizations and creating optimized IAM architectures to meet their business needs,- Experience in conducting current state assessments, benchmarking, Gap analysis, target state definition and strategy definition,- Experience as design authority during project delivery for enforcing the use of existing and evolving solutions and patterns,- Experience with Identity and Directory platforms and authentication technologies such as SAML, LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM, Microsoft Active Directory,- Experience with IAM solutions (including Web Access Management, Identity Governance and Administration and Privileged Account Management) through implementation and deployment of such projects,- Experience in technology and security investigations and platform audits of both business process and technology,- A strong understanding of Information Security Architecture and ecosystem technologies and concepts required: Firewalls, intrusion detection, monitoring tools, encryption, certificate authority, reverse proxy, etc.- A strong understanding of broad Information Security topics and in particular a deep knowledge of Identity and Access Management Architecture is required- Technical writing skills including functional and technical specifications- Strong analytical and problem solving skills- Cyber Incident ResponseQualifications & Experience:- Must have a Bachelor degree in Computer, Information Systems or Engineering related field preferred- Minimum 10+ years of progressive IT experience with at least 8+ years as IAM architect delivering enterprise solutions in the technology domain,- IAM Subject Matter Expertise with at least 8+ years with architecture, design, development and implementation experience integrating security solution w/ business application and processes,- Internationally recognized technical certifications in relevant areas.

    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

  • in

    Consulting, Technology, Cybersecurity, IAM Engineer (Manager/Senior Consultant) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryPwC is seeking the region’s best Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer who wants to join an elite global network of IAM practitioners who contributes to the global thought leadership on IAM. The IAM Engineer is responsible for the alignment of business, operational and security requirements, and translation of those requirements into technical IAM capabilities. IAM services include, but are not limited to,identity lifecycle management, authentication and authorization, access requests, access provisioning, access reauthorization, multi-factor authentication, IAM role and entitlement models, public key infrastructure, anddirectory services technologies.Key Responsibilities:- Develop IAM architecture (integrated processes, applications, data and technology) solutions to business problems in alignment with PwC reference IAM frameworks- Research and evaluate new IAM security solutions, including lab tests, proof of concepts and pilots. Make operational and technology recommendations which influence IAM operations- Develop solutions and recommendations for technical and process challenges, emerging threats and technology changes- Planning and live deployment of IAM turnkey solutions including onboarding of client applications- Provide level 2 support for clients and coordinate as needed with the technology vendors for L3 support- Producing IAM technical documentation such IAM detailed design, configuration guides etc.- Support on business development (bids) including defining scope of work and interacting with clients and the vendors as required during the proposal development

    To qualify, candidates must have: A real passion for Cybersecurity in general and particularly for Identity and Access Management. A focused state of mind to understand how technology can assist and support to actively hunt and protect from the cyber threats we face today. We are looking for an IAM practitioner with capability and experience in some of the following areas:- Experience in designing and implementation of the following IAM capabilities:- Access Management- Identity Governance- Directory Services- Identity Provisioning- Identity Management- Identity Management as a Service- In-depth knowledge in user provisioning, directory services, authentication, authorization, public key infrastructure, and identity federation.- In-depth knowledge of authentication, authorization and Federation standards such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID, XACML and others- Deployment and configuring common IAM products (including but not limited to SailPoint, ForgeRock, Alert Enterprise, Oracle, RSA), and Enterprise Directory solutions including Active Directory- A strong understanding of Information Security Architecture and ecosystem technologies and concepts required: Firewalls, intrusion detection, monitoring tools, encryption, certificate authority, reverse proxy, etc.- Good understanding and knowledge of the following security areas.- Information risk, privacy, and strategy (i.e. security and privacy policies, or risk assessments, or security and privacy compliance)- Application security; (i.e. application security testing or security integrations with Systems Development Lifecycle (SDL) )- Infrastructure security; (i.e.- securing networks and servers or security monitoring)- Data security or encryption- A strong understanding of broad Information Security topics and in particular a deep knowledge of Identity and Access Management Architecture is required- Technical writing skills including functional and technical specifications- Software development background- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills- Cyber Incident ResponseQualifications & Experience:- Must have a Bachelor degree in Computer, Information Systems or Engineering related field preferred- Minimum 8+ years of progressive IT experience with at least 5+ years as IAM engineer delivering enterprise solutions in the technology domain.- Internationally recognized technical certifications in relevant areas

    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

  • in

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Transfer Pricing – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within Transfer Pricing services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients develop compliant, tax efficient structures that help advance their business goals. You’ll focus on all aspects of documentation planning, dispute resolution, and advance pricing agreements.Our team is responsible for all aspects of intercompany pricing arrangements between related business entities, including transfers of intellectual property, transfers of tangible goods, services and loans, and other financing transactions.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 Manager, 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:- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    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

  • in

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Compliance Services – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Tax Compliance Services practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions.Our team helps our clients with compliance across all taxes, statutory accounting and complex tax reporting. You’ll focus on bookkeeping and monthly reporting, drafting, auditing and filing of local statutory financial statements, and transaction processing.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 I 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.

    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

  • in

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Compliance Services – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Tax Compliance Services practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions.Our team helps our clients with compliance across all taxes, statutory accounting and complex tax reporting. You’ll focus on bookkeeping and monthly reporting, drafting, auditing and filing of local statutory financial statements, and transaction processing.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.

    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

  • in

    Oracle Apps Technical Consultant | Computer and Systems Engineering Company (CSE)

    Employment: Full Time

    • Coordinate with the functional team, convert functional inputs to technical specs and be able to perform technical activities independently.• Communicate with business users at client location.• Coordinate with onsite project lead for technical development.

    • Oracle Apps Tech with 3 to 5 years of Experience in development, testing and deployment of good experience on Oracle Forms & Reports, XML / BI Publisher Reporting Tools, Interfaces (outbound /Inbound) and Workflow.• Must have a strong experience and knowledge of Oracle e-Business Suite.• Must have strong technical experience on PL/SQL, XML Publisher reports, Java, Oracle Applications Framework (OAF).• Must be able to work independently with business users and external users and responsible for design, development, Testing support, production deployment and production support.• Excellent organization and communication skills.• Ability to work independently and as a team member.• Must be a creative problem solver, flexible, proactive, and work in a fast-paced environment.• Work closely with various Business Partners to deliver high-quality application solutions.

    CSE is a well-known software company operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For more than thirty years now, CSE has been providing software services to banks, ministries and private sector organizations. From Year 2000, CSE started exclusive focus on Financial Services Industry Solutions. CSE has around 1000 Man-Years of experience in delivering solutions to FSI Industry in Saudi Arabia.
    At the same time CSE also has its strong foot prints in the area of Oracle ERP Projects as well Professional Services. CSE FSI Division has provided capital market solutions covering Local Brokerage, International Brokerage, Mutual Funds, eTrade (Trading solution for internet channel), IPO/Rights as well as other Banking solutions to FSI industry for the past three decades.
    CSE Capital Market Solution is running in 8 Member Brokers in Saudi Arabia covering 38.51% trades. CSE ERP Division has carried out Oracle E-Business Suite Implementations to 25+ Customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. CSE Professional Services Division has provided highly experienced and qualified consultants to various Financial Institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. CSE Customer Base includes some International Investment Banks like Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Merrill Lynch etc. More

  • in

    Organisational Development Director | Hays

    Employment: Full Time

    My client is a large professional services company based in Abu Dhabi. They are looking for an Organisation Development Director to lead OD within their organisation. The major purpose of this role is to identify any major gaps in the businesses organisational structure.

    – The ideal candidate will have 10 years HR experience with at least 5 years in Organisational Development- Degree/Masters in HR or Organisational Development- Majority of your experience should be within professional services companies- A mix of consulting and inhouse would be ideal- Someone who has designed Organisational Development processes- Someone who can execute an Organisational Development strategy and process into a working plan- Strong experience in Talent Management and Development is also required- Strong leadership and people management skills

    Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide.
    Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions.
    We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing.
    As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened a dedicated Abu Dhabi desk to further assist with our client needs across the region. More