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    Application Architect – SAP Basis | IBM Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    IntroductionAs an IBM Application Architect, you directly help clients transform their business and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using your knowledge of IBM platforms. You are a technical leader, serving as a liaison among business partners, technical resources, and project stakeholders.Your Role and Responsibilities• Assists clients in the selection, implementation and support of JDE Manufacturing modules (including Requirement & Capacity Planning, Config Management, Product Data Management, Product Costing, Shop Floor Management, Plant Management, Forecasting, etc.).• Uses consulting skills, business knowledge, and packaged solution expertise to effectively integrate packaged technology into the clients business environment in order to achieve client expected business results.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise• 4+ years’ experience in a similar position• Excellent Communication Skills• Knowledge of SAP Basis• Willing to learn new technologies for driving the project• Ability to communicate with both technical team and internal stakeholdersAbout Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world’s economy. IBM Services partners with the world’s leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.Your Life at IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Being You at IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.
    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.
    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Assurance – Business Controls Risk – TeamMate Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviors to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Requirements:- Extensive- TeamMate Audit Management System experience required.- Industry experience of 3 years (minimum) in practical Information- Technology administration. Ideally with Big 4 firm experience.- MS web server and SQL database expertise are required.- Audit/ Accounting/ Risk Management/ Data Analytics knowledge- UAE experience is preferred.- Ability to travel across the region independently is essential.- Bilingual Arabic/English speaker is necessary as the job requires interaction in both environments.

    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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    Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager / Manager | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager / Manager, Finance and Digital Transformation, MENAIn 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.we focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep Finance and Accounting industry expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. Our FAAS practice currently focuses on several core sectors including Government, Health Industries, Consumer and Industrial Products & Services.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 opportunityThis opportunity is within our Finance and Digital Transformation team and provides advisory services focused on Finance Transformation, performance improvement, finance operating model design and implementation, business process engineering, robotic process automation and effective financial control, ERP enablement and selection, robotic process and intelligence automation, AI and machine learning and reporting and consolidation.Your key responsibilitiesAs a Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager / Manager you will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution.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- 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar role, out of which a minimum of 3 years must be within consulting focus on finance or digital transformation and broader finance and operational excellence consulting.- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Finance, Accounting, Engineering and a professional certification like ACCA, CA, CPA, CIMA or CMA; OR MBA or Master’s in Finance.- Experience in driving and reporting of large transformation projects- At least 3 end to end ERP enabled Finance transformation projects that has significant ERP (SAP, S4HANA) across FICO, Fund management, Project Systems, Finance Central, Treasury & Cash Management, integration with other modules like MM and HCM, Payroll etc and Planning & Budgeting (SAP BPC) focus.- The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project requirement dictate.Ideally you’ll also have- Track record with a leading consulting firm- Proficiency in the Arabic languageWhat we look forWe 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 working at EY offers- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Build your legacy with us.Apply now.

    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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    Senior Consultant / Manager | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Senior Consultant / Manager, Climate Change and sustainability ServicesOur CCaSS team seeks to build a better working world by helping businesses and governments respond to societal, environmental and economic challenges. They help businesses understand and evaluate the broader value impacts and outcomes associated with their organizations, operations, programs and projects. Our global team is multidisciplinary and combines our core knowledge in accounting and reporting with knowledge in technical and regulatory sustainability issues.Our teams help clients improve and report on their sustainability performance. Specifically, we help clients manage emerging risks, and reduce costs through the design and implementation of systems and processes and leverage opportunities in areas such as climate change, health and safety, labor rights, nonfinancial reporting, supply chain and environmental management.The opportunityThe EY CCaSS team is actively looking for a senior consultant / Assistant Manager with climate change and sustainability consulting experience or background, including exposure to energy management, green building, HSE management systems, sustainable value creation, sustainability digitization, business model innovation, sustainable supply chain and reporting.We are at the forefront of current trends in climate change and sustainability and we engage with clients at all levels to provide insight into these developments. We want candidates who are dedicated and capable of helping us to develop our dynamic sustainability practice that is focused on making the difference for our clients as they navigate this agenda.Your key responsibilitiesIn this role, you will work as part of a wider team to support business development efforts, win project work and advise EY’s clients on sustainability advisory and related services. You will also contribute to the development of a market leading team that is capable of providing board level strategic advice and winning large transformation engagements that leverage the wider competencies of EY. Working with EY CCaSS local / regional teams to deliver and execute projects efficiently with a high quality standard will also be essential.If you have commercial/consulting experience in the following areas, we want to hear from you – energy management; sustainability reporting; green building; HSE systems; sustainability transformation; sustainability strategy; sustainable supply chain, valuing sustainabilitySkills 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- 3+ years of experience in a position focused on sustainability advisory- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, for example engineering or environmental science- Understanding of the key energy, green building and sustainability issues and drivers and how they link to business value- Proven track – record of project management and delivery, in particular large scale consulting engagements around sustainability- General understanding of sustainability best practices in areas of transformation, supply chain, digitization, business model innovation and value measurement- Exceptional commercial and leadership skills combined with entrepreneurial mind set- Strong technical, quantitative and analytical skills

    Ideally you’ll also have- Relevant professional qualifications an advantage- Track record with a leading consulting firm- Proficiency in the Arabic languageWhat we look forWe 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 working at EY offers- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Build your legacy with us.Apply now.

    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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    Assurance – Business Controls Risk – O&G/Energy Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.This role will have an EUR / O&G sector focus. 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.- Business Development and support building a client portfolio within EUR sector.

    Requirements:- Overall 9+ years of relevant work experience:- Direct Energy (oil, gas, petrochemicals) or Power and Utilities industry experience is a must.- Ideally 5+ years specialized in this industry- Big 4 or similar management consulting experience- Preference for a Chemical or Petroleum Engineer, else- Risk Professional (Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Enterprise Risk Management, Governance Risk & Compliance) with work experience inside an EUR organization with strong domain knowledge of EUR operations and support functions- Business development experience with proven track record in building portfolios, ideally within ME region.- Preference is for a bi-lingual as many of the EUR clients in the region are also government entities, where Arabic written/spoken fluency would be an advantage- Willingness and ability to travel across the region.

    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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    End-User Computing Disabled Learnership | A Triple A Recruitment

    Employment: Internship

    Our client has an End-User Computing for People living with Disability.
    Salary:SAR 4500 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Be a South African citizen and be in possession of a valid South African ID book• Be between the age of 18-35• Not have previously completed the Further Education Certificate – Information Technology End User Computing (SAQA ID 61591)• Not be studying full time• Not currently engaged be in formal employment• Have obtained Matric with pass in English language and Mathematics• Have a clear criminal and credit record• Provide medical certificate confirming nature of disability

    Founded in 1999 and based in Pretoria, South Africa, AtripleA Recruitment & Temps, services clients throughout South Africa and into Africa with an impressive recruitment track record. We employ 6 Recruitment Consultants who are highly qualified within their area of specialisation and who are supported by a motivated internal administrative support recruitment team.
    We give our absolute best to clients and candidates by ensuring 200% delivery; we go the extra mile. We build long relationships with our clients and candidates through our personable manner, knowledgeable approach and matching needs and goals of both parties to ensure long and rewarding employer/employee partnerships. Hello this is new. More

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    Accountant (Legal Private Practice) | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse are currently managing a search, for one of our legal private practice client’s, whom are in the process of looking to recruit an Accountant for their regional and centralized finance team.Supporting and reporting in to a Regional Finance Manager; this position shall take ownership across the financial and transactional accounting activities, with a key focus on the payables function, whilst also handling the journal entries, monthly reconciliations along with any transfer pricing and inter-company accounting. This role shall also extend to the VAT preparation of returns, cash flow management and contribution to the budget and planning processes coupled with driving through any policy and reporting improvements across the finance department.

    Our client will look to hire a Degree qualified and professionally qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA and CPA), with a demonstrable understanding and track record, within the financial accounting sphere along with a strong capability across planning and forecasting platforms and/or financial reporting. The successful candidate will come from legal firm background and shall be required to present a technical and commercial capability, in the support a fee earning/front office line of operation. Our client will also require a working knowledge of an ERP platform, accounting software Elite and strong capabilities with Excel-based tools. In conjunction, a commercial gravitas and robust communication skills shall be critical aspects of the search.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    SAP Consultant | Succession Research

    Employment: Full Time

    A leading digital transformation consulting firm is looking to hire a senior SAP Consultant who will be able to:- Identify, assess and solve complex business problems- Interact with senior management internally and externally- Lead design, implementation and delivery teams- Contribute to deal shaping and proposal development- Identify growth opportunities- Build, develop and mentor a team of consultants

    – Minimum of 8 years’ hands-on experience as an SAP Consultant, preferably in multiple modules- Probably a background as a solutions architect who has experience of delivery and business development- Good financial acumen and business analysis skills- Proven success in building, managing and mentoring a team-oriented environment- Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

    Succession Research provides global clients with powerful data and intelligence on top talent. We set up Succession Research because years of experience in executive search and talent intelligence gathering showed us that many organisations find great difficulty in dealing with gaps in their succession planning and we wanted to offer a systematic and economic way of addressing these problems.
    We now partner with some of the world’s biggest companies to give them access to high-performing talent in the external market, allowing them to make informed decisions around how they approach succession planning for their leadership teams and other business critical roles.
    Succession Research works with only one client in any industry sector, allowing us to build a wholly collaborative partnership with our clients that is free of any off-limits issues or other conflicts of interest. More