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    ETIC, AWS DevOps Engineer | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryAbout the rolePwC is opening a new Technology & Innovation Center in Cairo that will deliver high quality technology solutions to consulting Clients across the globe. The Centre will provide a broad suite of skills and services to our clients, ranging from Packaged Applications such as SAP & Oracle, to Cloud services utilising AWS, Azure and Google, as well as expanding our existing Managed Services capabilities.  The center is looking to expand rapidly and we are looking for enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for technology and client delivery to help shape and form this new venture.  We are seeking to recruit an AWS DevOps Engineer to join our team in Cairo.  The successful candidate will be a University graduate at the start of their professional career. They will hold a qualification in a Software Engineering/Computer Science/DevOps related discipline and be keen to develop their career within the AWS domain. You will be part of a team that reports to the Cloud Service Delivery Director and will be an integral part of the team based in Cairo, as well as those delivering client transformation programmes across the PwC Global Network, including the UK, Germany and Middle East. As an AWS DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in the following areas:- Undertaking professional certification courses and exams – Playing a role in large scale, complex client transformation programs enabled by AWS products and services – Delivering exceptional client service and solutions  – Work with a global mindset with teams based in the UK, Germany and other Middle Eastern Countries Role Requirements:- Participate in design activities with client  – Support the development of the technical specifications required to deliver the functional requirements of the solution – Support the creation of stream deliverables

    Essential skills & attributes:- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills  – Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment.  – Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise  – Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills – Aptitude for learning new skills – Focus on Personal development Education- University Degree

    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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    ETIC, AWS Developer | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryAbout the rolePwC is opening a new Technology & Innovation Center in Cairo that will deliver high quality technology solutions to consulting Clients across the globe. The Centre will provide a broad suite of skills and services to our clients, ranging from Packaged Applications such as SAP & Oracle, to Cloud services utilising AWS, Azure and Google, as well as expanding our existing Managed Services capabilities.  The center is looking to expand rapidly and we are looking for enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for technology and client delivery to help shape and form this new venture.  We are seeking to recruit an AWS Developer to join our team in Cairo.  The successful candidate will be a University graduate at the start of their professional career. They will hold a qualification in a Software Engineering/Computer Science/DevOps related discipline and be keen to develop their career within the AWS domain. You will be part of a team that reports to the Cloud Service Delivery Director and will be an integral part of the team based in Cairo, as well as those delivering client transformation programmes across the PwC Global Network, including the UK, Germany and Middle East. As an AWS Developer, you will play a key role in the following areas:- Undertaking professional certification courses and exams – Playing a role in large scale, complex client transformation programs enabled by AWS products and services – Delivering exceptional client service and solutions  – Work with a global mindset with teams based in the UK, Germany and other Middle Eastern Countries  

    Role Requirements:- Ability to perform in a lead developer role, organising, mentoring and providing quality assurance on deliverables – Participate in design activities with client and lead design and process discussions – Detailing of the technical specifications required to deliver the functional requirements of the solution – Ability to provide estimation of effort for technical developments – Ability to manage stream deliverables – Responsible for issue resolution post go-live and transition to support Essential skills & attributes:- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills  – Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment.  – Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise  – Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills – Aptitude for learning new skills – Focus on Personal development Education- University Degree

    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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    ETIC, Azure DevOps Engineer | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryAbout the rolePwC is opening a new Technology & Innovation Center in Cairo that will deliver high quality technology solutions to consulting Clients across the globe. The Centre will provide a broad suite of skills and services to our clients, ranging from Packaged Applications such as SAP & Oracle, to Cloud services utilising AWS, Azure and Google, as well as expanding our existing Managed Services capabilities.  The center is looking to expand rapidly and we are looking for enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for technology and client delivery to help shape and form this new venture.  We are seeking to recruit an Azure DevOps Engineer to join our team in Cairo.  The successful candidate will be a University graduate at the start of their professional career. They will hold a qualification in a Software Engineering/Computer Science/DevOps related discipline and be keen to develop their career within the Azure domain. You will be part of a team that reports to the Cloud Service Delivery Director and will be an integral part of the team based in Cairo, as well as those delivering client transformation programmes across the PwC Global Network, including the UK, Germany and Middle East. As an Azure DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in the following areas:- Undertaking professional certification courses and exams – Playing a role in large scale, complex client transformation programs enabled by Azure products and services – Delivering exceptional client service and solutions  – Work with a global mindset with teams based in the UK, Germany and other Middle Eastern Countries  

    Role Requirements:- Participate in design activities with client  – Support the development of the technical specifications required to deliver the functional requirements of the solution – Support the creation of stream deliverables Essential skills & attributes:- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills  – Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment.  – Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise  – Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills – Aptitude for learning new skills – Focus on Personal development Education- University Degree

    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 Risk and Compliance | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyRobert Half is working with one the oldest and largest independent futures brokerage firm in Europe. Who provide a full range of services to the futures industry’s largest global network of introducing brokers and commercial, institutional and individual investors.The RoleCompliance & MLRO* Review and update the Compliance policies & procedures manual, the Compliance monitoring program and the AML policies and procedures and ensure it continues to remain aligned to the changes done in the Dubai Financial Services Authority (the DFSA) rules and regulations.* Review and update the annual Compliance Monitoring Program (the CMP) and ensure compliance reviews are performed according to the CMP. Provide regular updates to the Board of Directors as part of executing the CMP and highlight areas of concerns with suggested mitigation plans.* Develop an annual calendar of compliance as per applicable rules and regulations and identify the Companies staff responsible for submission of the requirements to the regulators/ exchanges. Ensure timely submission of the required returns with appropriate compliance reviews.* Advise the Board and Senior management on Compliance and AML issues.* Participate in introducing new products and services and assist management to obtain relevant licenses to offer the new products or services.* Assist in regulatory reviews and liaise with regulators, auditors, clients concerning compliance and AML matters.* Review and follow through on all compliance submissions by the Companies staff to the concerned regulators.* Advise management on compliance requirements for introducing new markets/products, countries (APAC or otherwise) in areas of transactions, specific regulatory filings, tax compliance, etc* Maintain a Register of Breaches and ensure the breaches form part of regular discussions at Board meetings.* Provide and/or arrange to train staff (new joiners) on compliance and AML requirements and provide/arrange for annual refresher training for existing staff.Risk Management* Review the risk management framework and ensure it is implemented.* Perform and or review the annual control self-assessments done by the departmental heads and use the same as input to update the risk register.* Complete the annual IRAP – Internal Risk Assessment Procedures and ICAAP – Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Procedures document and provide the same for Senior Management review. * Arrange to submit the same in a timely manner with the DFSA i.e., within 4 months of the end of financial year.* Discuss the key risks with Senior Management and Board members and advise them of controls that would help mitigate the risks.* Liaise with regulators whilst the IRAP and ICAAP are selected for review by the DFSA as part of SREP (Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process)

    The CandidateMinimum Experience & Skills* Understanding of the Legislative compliance requirements mandated by the regulator (DFSA regulatory requirements knowledge will be an added advantage) and general compliance requirements of stock exchanges.* Exposure to working in other international markets and a general understanding of stock market regulations and global market best practices.* Financial Services domain knowledge (stock broking and of different kinds of financial instruments particularly equity, derivatives, mutual funds, asset management and advisory)* Exposure to dealing with regulators for compliance matters* Understanding of KYC/CDD and AML laws, regulations, and internal procedures* Understanding tax requirements particularly FATCA, CRS and with-holding taxes levied on incomes in different jurisdictions* Qualification in Risk Management would be an added advantage* Min 10 years’ experience of working in Compliance and MLRO function with a financial services firm broker dealer, investment bank, investment business firm.Salary40,000 – 45,000 AED a monthRobert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training.

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    Finance Director, Holding Company | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyRobert Half are working with a large newly established holding company, with local and international investments. With a broad portfolio of major enterprises including energy, utilities, food, agriculture, healthcare and logistics, amongst others.The RoleResponsibilities* Develop, review, and maintain accounting related policies, procedures, and authority matrix and ensure proper application of the accounting standards and regulations* Maintain day-to-day control on accounting systems to ensure the complete and accurate processing of financial data in accordance with internal procedures* Manage vendor liability accounts to ensure payment of invoices conducted within pre agreed terms* Authorise and process invoices to pay vendors on payment due dates* Review and Filing of VAT returns and VAT reporting* Manage accounting transactions associated with HR’s personnel actions for the authorities at group level and corporate which includes payroll and benefits for entitled employees and disburse payments accordingly* Prepare and manage payroll budgets at group level and shared services* Review and approve expense claims* Approve petty cash related transactions and receipts* Managing external relationships pertaining to Payments and Systems, in particular relationships with banks of the holding company and its Authorities and also vendors for billing matters.* Managing internal relationships and its Authorities with regards to Payments and Systems shared service offering* Work with IT to ensure that Oracle financials, payroll and Hyperion systems are implemented, maintained and enhanced on a timely basis.* Work with IT to ensure that financial, payroll, Hyperion and OBIEE systems are integrated with other relevant systems and its Authorities* Ensure that processes within Finance division are automated* Manage the monthly and quarterly reconciliations from vendors and notify in cases of discrepancies* Liaise with IT and Projects team and Procurement & Contracts and HR to ensure appropriate integration with Finance modules/processes* Deliver additional tasks that may be delegated or assigned from the Finance Manager and deputised tasks as requiredManagerial* Creates an environment where team members consistently drive to improve performance* Manages team with full accountability for achieving overall agreed objectives* Manages by effectively empowering team members* Takes responsibility for mentoring high potential and most critical talent in their career progression* Reviews performance of team and addresses performance issues quickly through clear decisions Information Security related

    The CandidateWork Experience* Must speak Arabic and English* Hold significant experience in accounting, payroll and payment processing* Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant or similar Accounting Qualification with significant professional experience* Knowledge of financial and payroll system implementation* Knowledge of financial planning* Knowledge of reputed financial / accounting systems* Knowledge of financial planning and budgeting* Demonstrate the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders* Demonstrate leadership skills, managing team* Demonstrate strong planning, organization and analytical skills* Demonstrate internal and external stakeholder skills* Strong written and oral skillsSalary70,000 AED a monthRobert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training.

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    Application Developer – Java Full Stack (BlockChain) | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction As an IBM Full stack Developer, you will have to make sure that the company software components are expertly designed, developed, tested, debugged, verified, and ready for integration.Your Role and Responsibilities – Design & implement complex solutions composed of multiple software packages (Full-stack) based on Solution Architecture. – Support business development teams to conceptualize and develop relevant use cases, proof-of-concepts (POC). – Work cooperatively with teams to accomplish project work in an efficient and quality manner. – Interact with clients to define/develop innovative solutions to key business problems. – Ability to understand complex solution designs and communicate technical architecture. – Collect and analyze performance matrices, and identify performance issues, bottlenecks for full-stack technologies. – Design & implement enterprise/public/private solutions that run on different Blockchain platforms (e.g. HyperLedger, Ethereum, Quorum). – Test and deploy full-stack solutions through all phases of a development life cycle. – Ensure solutions adhere to accepted customer design.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – 3 to 6 years of Technical and Professional Expertise- Excellent Proficiency in some of the following programming languages (such as Java, Javascript, Golang, Node JS) – Experienced with Docker and Kubernetes. – Experienced with Git and DevOps. – Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum, continuous integration, automated testing, code reviews) – Familiar working on Blockchain technologies, Distributed Ledger, Peer-to-Peer network – Familiar with Hyperledger Frameworks – Familiar with design patterns, OOP , Microservices and MVC. – Familiar with KAFKA – Familiar with Integration Design Patterns. – Familiar with building single page application with any of Angular2+, ReactJS, Vue. – Familiarity/experience with cloud technology. – Familiarity with R3 Corda, Ethereum, Quorum

    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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    Risk & Quality Manager – Deals, MERC Deals | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismDealsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryAbout Deals Risk & Quality (“R&Q”) Deals R&Q plays a key role as an enabler in supporting Middle East Deals (“Deals”) to achieve its strategy. The Deals business comprises Infrastructure and Government, Business Recovery Services, Corporate Finance, Forensics Services and Transaction Services. The Deals R&Q team’s primary purpose is to provide trusted advisor risk and quality advice to the Deals business in order to help client-facing teams effectively manage and mitigate legal, regulatory and reputational risk.The increasing use of alternative delivery methods and more innovative commercial models have added complexity and increased contractual and delivery risk. Furthermore, our clients’ expectations about what we are responsible for often exceed our contractual responsibilities, which needs careful management. The Deals engagement teams need close guidance and support from trusted advisers in R&Q to manage these risks while protecting our reputation and brand.We support Deals project teams throughout the entire engagement lifecycle from bidding through contracting and on into delivery, taking a partnership approach to work alongside and collaborate with partners and teams. We have been upskilling and growing our team and are now looking for an experienced business professional to help us continue to support the Deals business.About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced professional at the level of Manager who is solutions-focused, skilled at building relationships, enjoys being at the heart of change and wants to be part of a relevant, cohesive, vibrant team.  Role Responsibilities:- Acting as the first point of contact for queries from Deals engagement teams, providing timely and solution-focused pragmatic advice. – Negotiating with clients on contracting challenges, with support from the Office of the General Counsel and senior stakeholders in the business. – Participating in internal governance forums for  high value and higher risk engagements to support teams to manage contracting and delivery risks – Participating in special projects to deliver the continuous change that is needed to improve the quality outcomes and profitability of Deals.  – Participating in delivering training to staff across Deals. – Building trusted relationships across Deals and other support teams, and acting as a dedicated business advisor to the Deals business. The role will provide the successful candidate with: – The opportunity to work closely with the Deals Teams across the business. – An opportunity to get involved with some high profile, complex and innovative engagements in the region. – The opportunity to work in a fast paced, mentally stimulating, dynamic environment where no two days are the same. – An opportunity to develop a deep understanding of technical matters relating to  R&Q. – Join a cohesive, vibrant and high performing team. – A stable working location.

    Key Skills and Characteristics required Overall characteristics:- Interest in understanding the types of risks Deals faces – reputationally, financially, permissibility of services – and how these are mitigated or managed by the firm. – Be a self-starter who is proactive and flexible and has a positive attitude – Ability to provide pragmatic advice, whilst protecting the firm by understanding the importance of the firm’s ‘red lines’. – Be able to work both independently and as a team, with good project management skills, able to prioritise and manage multiple projects at a time while working to agreed deadlines. – Be creative and willing to think of new and innovative approaches to our work. Experience:It would be desirable for you to have: – Experience of working in a Deals/ advisory client facing role – Experience of working in risk management in a Big 4 environment or relevant Big 4 experience in Deals, Advisory or Audit services Communication:- The individual must be proficient in English and preferably an Arabic speaker – Be a clear, effective and self confident communicator who can adapt their style for different audiences and across multiple channels. – Have an ability to influence and communicate clearly and with self-confidence to all levels of partners and staff, including at the most senior levels.

    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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    Senior Manager – Global Compliance and Reporting | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

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    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