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    Tester | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Designs, Develop, Execute and Document Test Plans and Test Cases for web based Applications and Mobile Applications. • Responsible for preparing test data and test environments, documenting detailed evidences and maintaining the lifecycle of bugs from start till its closure.

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or other relevant fields• Minimum 3 years of experience in Mobile/Web Testing• Knowledgeable in software development design patterns Nice to have.• Sound understanding of how API technology such as Rest Webservice works• Sound understanding of how JSO works• Experienced on Agile methodology

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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    Director of Procurement | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryProcurement sits within the wider Finance Function and is responsible for the development of procurement processes, procedures and policies. The procurement function is split into three business streams, general procurement, business services and travel.The Procurement Director sets the strategy for procurement development, implementation/administration of procurement activities, optimisation of procurement spend via category management for the three business streams.Financial- Set procurement strategy, focusing on high opportunity areas of spend, and develops challenging procurement spend savings across the business- Leads financial negotiations for all significant areas of spend, with aim of achieving year on year reductions in like for like spend- Set and support company culture of long-term saving on procurement costs, drive ethos of regionalisation / centralisation of procurement spend and contracts- Log and distribute savings achieved across the procurement categories and provides reporting on procurement activities to promote better supply chain management- Drive accurate reporting of all procurement data to feeds into Finance Systems e.g. LPOs etc, ensuring meaningful and accurate data is collected, reconciled and reported to leadership appropriately- Develop and manage function budget to ensure high quality procurement practises and value for money for the firmCustomer- Develop internal customer relationships across function leads working with the IFS controller around significant areas of spend e.g. marketing & communication, professional services and human capital etc and build collaborative relationships with a common goal of optimising functional procurement budgets- Develop external relationships with key partners within the markets, particularly across the three business streams – general procurement, business services and travel- Act as Procurement SME to leadership, support on understanding of procurement / direct and indirect cost spend, as well as the development of new policies which support ongoing cost savings / management- Provide informative procurement reporting- Ensure internal customer satisfaction with Procurement servicesInternal Process – Develop and lead procurement policy, procedure and process setting, and ensure the wider communication to all internal stakeholders- Lead, manage and execute projects related to the Procurement- Engage key customers to ensure business needs are being met in a timely manner balanced with PwC requirements and strategy- Provide direction to the Procurement teams regarding best practices, industry trends and business opportunities, as well as, feedback on the overall performance of procurement support- Accountable for the design and implementation of any procurement controls e.g. LPO tool opportunities/improvements- Promotes innovation and technology throughout the supply chain in order to promote best practice and reduce administration for the firm- Responsible for procurement risk management and mitigation- Responsible for managing service level agreements with key internal stakeholders, ensuring suitable resource available to support the regional firm- Responsible for representing the Middle East firm on the five global procurement councilsLearning & Growth – Build capabilities within the function, develop leadership skills of direct reports, and ensure that training plans are in place to develop the function’s staff technically and managerially- Capture templates and standards into a repository to build the team’s own knowledge management database- Establish a healthy working environment for employees- Responsible for the continuing professional development of self and junior team members- Support internal knowledge management best practices, creating communities of practice both within own team and across wider function- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships, working closely with the IFS controller across functions

    Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field required- CIPS qualified or another procurement qualificationLanguage- Fluency in written and spoken English essential, proficiency in Arabic is an advantageOverall Experience- 15+ years of experience in a procurement function of which at least 5 years is in a senior people management roleSpecific Experience – Experience of sourcing and procurement operations- Experience in managing sourcing efforts related to the Professional Services industry- Experience with procurement management within a large organisation- Experience in developing and managing contracts with providers, in managing and monitoring SLAs- Experience with contract management including services, consulting and variationsKnowledge- Excellent knowledge of the corporate procurement field- In depth knowledge of supply chain management- Knowledge of vendor management and managing SLAs- Knowledge of developing and implementing procurement processes and procedures- Knowledge of ethical, independence and risk management processes and procedures- Knowledge of tender evaluation processes- Knowledge of implementing cost improvements- Knowledge of the Middle East, UK and US insurance markets and minimum legal requirements- Knowledge of travel/tourism industry- Excellent negotiation skills and assertiveness in dealing with external vendors- Understanding of legal terms and contractsSoft Skills- Ability to influence senior management and to maintain a strong working relationship with managers across the organisation- Good organisation and office management skills to ensure coverage of workload, time management skills and proactivity needed- Skilled in maintaining client relationships- Strong liaison skills, with the ability to maintain geographical relationships- Excellent people management skills- Excellent negotiation skills- Excellent customer service skills- Strong decision making skills- Strong ability to collaborate across functions- Strong verbal and written communication skills- Ethical Conduct

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Snowflake Lead /Architect | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    About the Client: A highly recognized international group handling Information Technology & Services located in UAE & KSA.Job Description: ? Responsible for leading and implementing very large-scale data intelligence solutions around Snowflake Data Warehouse? Expertise in Snowflake advanced concepts like setting up resource monitors, RBAC controls, data sharing, cross platform database replication, failover, virtual warehouse sizing, query performance tuning, zero copy clone, time travel, and understand how to use these features? Experience in Teradata- Snowflake migration or other database migrations and ETL experience.? Experience with AWS or Azure, data storage and management technologies such as blob, S3, google cloud storage, etc.? Translate requirements for BI and Reporting to Database design and reporting design? Expertise in Snowflake – Data modelling techniques like dimensional modelling/3NF/ DataValult? Must be able to build an ELT solution using Snowflake/SnowSQL and implementing stored procedures and standard DWH+ETL concepts

    Position Title: Snowflake Lead /ArchitectEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 25K AED, all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAEQualifications:? Male, 50 years old and below? At least 8 years’ experience in the same role; must have at least 2 years in Snowflake? Minimum 4 years’ experience in RDBMS like Teradata/Oracle /SQL Server/PostgreSQL? Minimum 4 years’ experience in ETL Tools like Informatica/Teland/ADF/Matillion/Any other ETL tools? Should have any other ETL tools; 1 year of experience in other cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/AZURE)? Immediately available candidates will be prioritize

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV Technical Consultant | Adecco

    Employment:

    Contract

    Technical design, development and testing of core Dynamics 365 Business Central AppsWork with internal stakeholders to understand the technical requirements and scope out modifications and custom developmentConvert functional requirements to technical specifications and design documentsEnsure development best practices are adhered to by other team membersConduct Code Reviews and mentor other team membersGood to have: Functional Knowledge.

    Experience in Dynamics 365 Business Central.Should be having experience in 2 full life cycle Implementation of Projects using Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV.Experience in Technical Design, Development and testing.Good communication skills.

    The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We proudly make a difference in the working lives of 3.5 million people every year. Our culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, and we are united by our passion for making a difference in the world of work. We work with over 100,000 organizations in 60 countries, enabling their success. We have 35,000 people working with us across more than 60 countries and territories.

    Adecco has been rapidly growing in the Middle East since 2008, developing a substantial footprint throughout the region. We work across 250 different clients, Adecco has more than 62 full time employees, working in 4 offices, servicing all countries across the GCC region. We offer Temporary Staffing, Permanent Placement, Executive Search, Assessments, Visa And Payroll, Outsourcing, PRO Solutions customised as per client requirements. Adecco Middle East Head Office is based in Dubai with a branch at Abu Dhabi. More

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    Director Business Consulting – Public Finance Management | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Director -Business Consulting – Public Finance Management | Government and Public ServicesAs market and technology rapidly change and develop, finance functions in the government and public services sector must demonstrate real added value to the government and citizens. As a finance consultant, you’ll use your experience and knowledge in Finance, industry and technology to help deliver greater insight – delivering functional efficiencies as well as transforming the role of finance in our clients’ businesses. You’ll be developing innovative, sustainable ways to improve the management of people, processes and systems, working alongside other finance professionals in high-performing teams. And as you deliver exceptional client service, you’ll have the opportunity to address some of the biggest issues facing client organizations today – supported by structured learning and development. With a network stretching across the world, the projects you work on will cross borders and sectors, providing unrivaled experience. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity We are looking for sharp and intelligent Senior Manager / Director to join our team at the start of an exciting growth curve in the MENA region, and need people with ambition and potential to grow with us. Your key responsibilities As one of our performance improvement consultants, you’ll help the world’s leading organizations to improve their performance in a rapidly changing environment with adequate enablement of finance technologies. You’ll be part of multidisciplinary teams, bringing diverse perspectives to every challenge. You will also take the lead in developing and growing our business and client network, building relationships with our clients’ key stakeholders and contributing to the overall revenue generation efforts of the consulting wide organization. Skills and Attributes for success You should have experience at one or more of the following technical competencies within the Government and Public Services Domain: – Public Finance Management – Budget Transformation (PBB, ZBB, Medium Term Budget Planning, MTFP) – Cost Optimization and Rationalization – Finance Transformation – Utilizing technology to transform finance – Business insights into leading practice in accounting, management reporting and planning process – Good understanding and experience in digital enablers in finance – Communication and presentation skills – Experience in implementing leading finance practices and benchmarking – Finance Performance Management – Project and Program Management – People Management and Leadership skills – Commercial oriented

    To qualify for the role, you must have – 10-12 years of working experience, of which about 5 to 7 years of Consulting Experience in Government and Public Services Finance/Public Finance Management – MENA based experience – Ability to generate business deals and make business proposals – Develop and maintain relationship at c-suite level – Mandatory Arabic language skills – speaking, reading and writing – Any sector knowledge is an advantage Ideally, you’ll also have – A bachelor’s degree qualification – A Master’s Degree and above is preferred – Relevant professional qualification certificates are preferred – Willingness to travel extensively across the region What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. 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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    Senior Associate – FS External Audit | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Associate – FS External Audit – DohaLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.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:- Professional qualification.- Experience in big four is a must.- Proficiency in arabic is a plus.Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Head of Governance – Saudi National | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior post within Governance Division looking at Governance & Compliance- working for Saudi Vision 2030 & being part of the Kingdoms economic transformation.Client DetailsConfidentialDescriptionConfidentialJob OfferExcellent package/benefits is on offer

    Minimum 10 – 20 years of experience working within Banking or Public Sector.

    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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    FS External Audit – Manager – Doha | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.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 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:- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.- Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    – Professional qualification- Audit experience in banking and insurance.- proficiency in arabic is a plus.- Experience in big four is a mustTravel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More