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    Chief Accountant (Arabic Speaker) | UG Inc Executive Search

    Employment: Full Time

    • Manage day to day accounting related to portfolio, reconciliation of loan GL accounts, Portfolio data Quality check, help Finance controller in monthly Financials closing• Must have at least 5 to 7 years of experience.
    Salary:SAR 10,000 to 15,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Candidate from the lending business would be the first preference• Accounting background, Fairly good in Excel.• Preference to have an accounting certification like CMA / CPA or ACCA• Must be fluent in English and Arabic language• Should be able to join within 30 days.Please send us your CV in word format.

    UG INC. is a conglomerate established in 2007. Our service model in Contingency & Retained executive search, assessment, and recruitment remains unparalleled in the industry, as we provide sophisticated, in-depth, global coverage with the personal services like that of a boutique firm.
    We have the coverage to search the world for talent and tap into the increasingly international pool of senior executive leaders to top down. We deliver executive search and leadership consulting solutions through our powerful network of offices in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia/Pacific.
    Our focus is on Fashion, Medical & health, Automotive, Construction, Oil & Energy, Education, Hospitality, digital and technology positions of different nationalities across globe for EMEA & APAC Region. We seek the best candidates, wherever they are located; the extensive cooperation among our branches enables us to spread a far-reaching net. Our global partner offices work together seamlessly to meet your executive search needs. More

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    GIS Officer | Power Systems & Information Technology (PSTech)

    Employment: Full Time

    Position Name:Geographical Information OfficerJobs in Brief:• Provide geospatial leadership to the Ashghal geospatial team including staff development, retention and recruiting and provide direction to staff on key projects and the evolution of the Ministry’s enterprise, technology, and governance geospatial programs.• Ensure governance of spatial data standards for the creation, management, and sharing for business intelligence, project/program performance tracking, and data.• Along with IT, ensure high availability of the GIS enterprise platform including, SaaS applications, custom applications, spatial databases, servers, cloud-hosted map services, applications, and ETL operations that are critical to the function of multiple applications, department operations.• Implement the elements and projects identified in Ashghal’s Geospatial Plan.• Collaborate and coordinate with key geospatial staff of Ashghal departments on geospatial initiatives.• Develop and update annual plans and KPIs• Ensure accurate linkages between spatial databases and assessment data;• Supervision and monitoring of mapping related data collection• Organize and supervise GIS field missions;• Conceptualize methodologies for collecting data in the field, as according to need;• Cross check data collected in the field, ensure regular updates and solve eventual discrepancies.• Manage, update and deploy questionnaire.• Manage data received monthly from the team• Monitor and supervise the overall progress• Improve GIS services, process, procedures to ensure timely delivery of GIS services

    Qualification:• Master’s Degree required in Geography, Computer Science, Earth Science, Engineering, Planning, or related discipline.• Significant 20+ years’ experience in geospatial project management for similar agencies.Experience:• Experience with geospatial applications, especially in business areas similar to those of a Public Works Agency.• Experience in developing schedules and managing complex information technology projects.• Familiarity with business process analysis as it relates to geospatial technologies.• Active participation in professional GIS, mapping, and/or surveying organizations and activities.• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.• Ability to communicate technical information in a non-technical manner.• Ability to lead and motivate work teams.• Experience with mapping tools.• Experience with CAD tools.• Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.• In depth knowledge and experience of web based GIS solutions, primarily ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS using Microsoft C #.Net, Python or VBA preferred

    PSTech is a subsidiary of EMFI Group of companies currently registered to operate within State of Qatar.
    PSTech brings years of experience in an effort to provide “very best” in Facility Management and Operations & Maintenance Support Services, our personnel can rapidly and actively familiarize themselves with the project requirement, issues & dynamics, PSTech takes all the appropriate steps in order to provide the services in professional manner using latest standard technology & sound project management with all effective and active procedures.
    PSTech’s goal is to address specific levels of service for the Operation & Maintenance by developing and implementing customized solutions for Client facilities. Furthermore, we has created a well-trained workforce, along with improved quality, while ultimately driving down Client total related facility costs.
    PSTech has the capability to provide the highest quality and proven experience in Quality Management System QMS, These tailored plans assure business continuity as well as reliable and efficient operation of the entire organization. Typically PSTech performs all work possible with its own internal workforce to the extent that it is cost effective and efficient. This philosophy allows PSTech to control the quality of service that is delivered to its clients. More

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    Digital Content Specialist (Digital Banking) | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment: Full Time

    NSI Talent is currently hiring for a bank in Kuwait. They are looking to hire a Digital content specialist (English & Arabic) to work with the Chief Digital Officer. Project experience in the Banking domain is a must.Function:• Develop external communications for national audiences as part of a digital transformation• Expert writer, editor, producer, and storyteller who can deliver engaging and inspiring user-centered content throughout our digital experiences• Primarily work alongside product owner and UX/UI designer to have the context needed to create content which would need to be approved and translated in advance of development to meet project schedule• Outstanding communication skills with a demonstrated ability in writing, research, and communications strategy development

    Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related discipline• 2-3 years of related experience or exposure to financial institutions preferably in GCC or Kuwait• Excellent command of English and ArabicInterested candidates can send their updated CV online.

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.
    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.
    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.
    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More

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    Lead Systems Analyst | Ooredoo Group

    Employment: Full Time

    About Us:Ooredoo is a dynamic global Telecommunications player operating in 10 countries serving more than 138 million customers. Ooredoo Qatar employs approximately 1,600 people driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Qatar, and it is a team that you can be part of!About the Business Unit:The Technology Unit within Ooredoo is the backbone of the organization providing all technology services which enable Ooredoo to deliver its services to its customers across all technology platforms, 24/7/365. In other words, it’s responsible for the management of all Ooredoo networks, technology infrastructure/ platforms and processes to achieve fast time-to-market, high operational efficiency, and support product/ service innovation, and ultimately drive the financial performance of Ooredoo. The department is responsible for technical design, platform implementation, modification and application support including new products and change requests for all ESS applications and platforms.About the Role:- This role is responsible for gathering, analyzing and designing all Business units’ requirements and mapping it to systems functional specifications as well as supporting Oracle ERP systems (EBS) and Fusion ERP Cloud/applications maintaining Ooredoo and QG business and coordinating with subordinates (senior programmers, programmers) to finalize all required solutions and to implement to keep system up and running.About You:You should have:- 8 years’ experience in a similar role.- Experience in technical design, platform implementation, modification and application support for Oracle EBS and Fusion ERP Cloud applications and platforms including new products and change requests.- Oracle Application R12.1.3+.- Must have working knowledge of Oracle Fusion ERP- Hands on experience in Application Object Library, Alerts, HRMS API , AP,FND, Oracle RDBMS Database.- Prior experience in Programming Languages: C, Perl, java, SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle Integration Services Gateway (ISG), E-Business Suite R12.1.3 + OAF/ADF, SQL, PL/SQL, Forms, Reports, Workflow, Discoverer , BI & XML Publisher and ISG Web services, Windows & Linux Servers Family- Should have a good experience in writing/debugging Oracle stored procedures/packages- Strong coding skills in SQL, PL/SQL and OAF/ADF components- Microsoft Application tools: Ms-Project , Visio , Excel , Word , PowerPoint and outlook Business Intelligence: Oracle BI Apps 7.9.x, OBI EE 10.x, Informatica 8.x, Hyperion 11.1.1.3 and SAP Business Objects Required 3-5 years of technical experience with Oracle HCM Cloud Applications – HR, Benefits, Payroll, Self-Service, Absence Management, Talent Management, Compensation Management modules.- Required 5 -10 years of technical experience with Oracle E-Business Suite HRMS – HR and Payroll modules- Proficient in Oracle Cloud HCM application architecture- Expertise in HCM Data Loader, Spreadsheet Loader, Payroll Batch Loader. Expertise in Oracle Cloud Fast Formulas – Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Time & Labor and Oracle Application Implementation Methodology (AIM)- Proficiency in Arabic a plus

    Minimum Entry Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Software or Telecom Engineering- Preferred Certifications / Other Qualifications- Relevant Oracle or similar CertificationsNote: you will be required to attach the following:- Resume / cv

    We are a leading international communications company delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet, and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses across markets in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. As a community-focused company, we are guided by our vision of enriching peoples lives and our belief that we can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential.
    Formerly known as Qtel Group, we have a customer base of 92.9 million and reported revenues of USD 9.3 billion in 2012. More

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    QSIT – Senior Java Developer | Alkan CIT

    Employment: Full Time

    • Designs/codes applications following specifications using the appropriate tools• Maintains and modifies existing applications ensuring adherence to standards• Performs maintenance programming for existing versions• Performs custom programming at customer request• Assumes responsibility for ongoing data architecture for product• Work closely with other team members to ensure product/solution readiness for release• Develop product/solution logic.• Participates in detailed design/Proof of Concept phase• Conducts and supervises unit-testing tasks and fix any defects which may arise• Implement functional enhancements and application specifications to ensure a satisfactory level of both functional and non-functional requirements• Responsible for the planning of the product in coordination with the team manager

    • Bachelor degree in Computer Science, or equivalent• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a software developer• Fluency in English language• Knowledge of HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS3, REST is a must• Knowledge of J2EE, XML ,REST, Spring Framework, Hibernate/JPA, JUnit, JMS, Maven/Jenkins, Web Services is a must• Knowledge of Dojo, ArcGIS, For JS Aspis, GIS & Xamarin is a plus• Fluency in English language• Knowledge of Android, GIS & JavaScript is a plus

    Alkan CIT is a leading telecommunication solution provider that offers a variety of turnkey solutions for telecom operators in the Middle East and Africa. With local presence in most countries of the MEA region, we fully support the operators’ business from the planning phase to full operation. Services include GSM/CDMA network planning & rollout, installation & commissioning, operation & maintenance, quality of service monitoring, Revenue assurance & Fraud management, network security, value added services (VAS), GIS applications and help desk. More

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    Senior Product Designer – Tech Startup | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    The Senior Product Designer will play a key role in the design and creative direction of software, apps and overall look and feel of the platform. You will be in charge of researching, prototyping and delivering finished assets for the engineering team to take forward and bring to life.Client DetailsA well funded tech startup disrupting an $11.9 trillion industry. This organisation are market leaders in the UAE and have huge plans to grow internationally.Description* Research: selecting and implementing appropriate UX research activities* Prototype: by combining your research and creativity, you will communicate potential solutions via interactive prototypes* Deliver: using either the Adobe Creative Suite or Sketch or Figma you will produce clear finished assets that are easy for Engineering teams to take forward* Iterate: you are keen to give and receive feedback – in qualitative and quantitative form – and know how and when to take action* Creative Leadership: you will work closely with the VP Product to iterate the creative process and select appropriate toolsJob Offer* Competitive salary* High visibility role* Exceptional career progression* Option to work remotely full-time

    * 5+ years of experience designing outstanding digital products (within both B2B and B2C transactional models)* Have completed a degree in a relevant topic or commensurate work experience* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English* Experienced crunching data to produce target-orientated design solutions* Confident communicating your ideas, and their provenance, to a variety of stakeholders* Must have expert experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Invision and Figma* Experience working remotely or with remote teams is a plus

    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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    QSIT – Senior Frontend Developer | Alkan CIT

    Employment: Full Time

    Technical 80%• Designs/codes applications following specifications using the appropriate tools• Maintains and modifies existing applications ensuring adherence to standards• Performs maintenance programming for existing versions• Performs custom programming at customer request• Assumes responsibility for ongoing data architecture for product• Work closely with other teams to ensure product/solution readiness for release• Develop product/solution logic within an iterative development lifecycle• Participates in detailed design/Proof of Concept phase• Conducts and supervises unit-testing tasks and fix any defects which may arise• Implement functional enhancements and application specifications to ensure a satisfactory level of both functional and non-functional requirementsSupervision/Planning: 20%• Responsible for the planning of the product in coordination with the team manager• Responsible for the scoping of the release/sprints, time estimation, and resources allocation• Responsible for guiding, supervising and mentoring associate software developers and software developers• Responsible for assisting associate software developers and software developers with complex technical challenges

    Experience and Qualifications Required:• Bachelor degree in computer science, or equivalent• Minimum of 2-3 Years of Experience as a software developer for similar software• Fluency in English language• Knowledge of GIS concepts and ESRI technologies is a plus

    Alkan CIT is a leading telecommunication solution provider that offers a variety of turnkey solutions for telecom operators in the Middle East and Africa. With local presence in most countries of the MEA region, we fully support the operators’ business from the planning phase to full operation. Services include GSM/CDMA network planning & rollout, installation & commissioning, operation & maintenance, quality of service monitoring, Revenue assurance & Fraud management, network security, value added services (VAS), GIS applications and help desk. More

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    Assurance – OAS – FS Hub – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Financial Services Solutions, will provide you the opportunity to use sophisticated models to value complex financial instruments and design strategies that reduce risk and maximise business opportunities for our clients. We help on a wide variety of financial and valuation issues, as well as develop and test financial models, model risk scenarios, validate expertise across various financial areas, and deliver comprehensive analytics addressing client finance issues.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