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    Leadership Office – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryYou will support the regional Leadership office supporting and implementing change and engagement initiatives in various projects, and monitoring project progress. You will be involved in supporting projects at a regional level.- Diary management for Leadership Director/IFS People Partner and Strategy & Transformation Director. – Team support for team meetings and events. – Project support on key Leadership and Strategy & Transformation projects. – Help design communication strategies and collaborate with the internal comms team to develop promotional materials and communications. – Collaborate to deliver tool-kits as part of change and engagement projects. – Assist and design regional policies, procedures or guidelines. – Engage with regional stakeholders to track and monitor progress and outcomes of projects, including documentation management. – Help design and manage Google Sites.

    Requirements: – Creative individual with a passion for driving change – Fluent in spoken and written English – Strong interpersonal and communication skills – Must be a self-motivated problem-solver – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under tight deadlines – Competent in Google tools – comfortable with slides, Google Sites, and G+. – Strong attention to detail – Good design skills

    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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    SAP – Senior Solution Consultant | Seidor Procons

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Knowledge and use of standard project methodologies ASAP- Participate or lead business blueprint workshops and analyze business processes, gather requirements, and define the project.- Documentation of the business blueprint report- Map customer requirements to SAP products and process flows- Explain SAP products and technology strategies to customer- Communicate requirements, project scope, and issues- Define system landscape, transport system, and authorizations- Activate SAP Best Practices and understand the underlying tool architecture- Activate / install the system, ensure the system is configured and works properly, and transport legacy data. – Document development requirements and communicate with development team.- Document reporting requirements and communicate with reporting team.- Perform functional unit, integration, and acceptance tests- Personalize reports, forms, and interfaces- Communicate critical information to the customer and other team members and support change management activities throughout the project.- Successfully train end and key users- Manage cut-over process- Monitor project progress and success- Provide post go-live support – Resolve unexpected problems- Manage change effectively- Using the project management tool ERM (EasyRedmine)

    – Preferably a Completed Degree in Accounting or Engineering – Very comfortable with business processes and terminology- Very good at engaging and working with people at all levels in an organization.- Travel is an essential part of consulting. License / own vehicle required.

    Seidor Procons is a leading digital transformation enabler for SMEs. The company is a part of a multinational Spanish group Seidor, SAP Master VAR with platinum partnership offering SAP Business One ERP solutions on-premise and on the cloud.

    With over 450 customers, Seidor Procons is by far the leading partner in MENA region. We are proud providers of leading products like SAP Business One and other industry-specific solutions for SMEs. We operate from offices in UAE, Lebanon, KSA, and Kuwait. More

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    Legal – Entity Governance & Compliance – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Legal – Entity Governance & Compliance – Senior Manager – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismLegal Services – Employment & PensionsManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Company Secretariat practice, within Legal Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients adopt a more strategic approach to global entity governance across their organisations. We help our clients and their legal entities with the incorporation of new companies, on going compliance with local legislation, and restructuring of their global businesses to manage governance and compliance risks.Our team helps our clients ensure they are compliant with statutory obligations based on best practice and amended rules and regulations. You’ll help clients with board compliance and governance, corporate governance consultancy services, and health checks based on client’s secretarial arrangements.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Analyst Corporate Planning | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are working with a UAE based government organisation that is going through significant growth and is subsequently looking to expand their corporate planning team.Client DetailsThe corporate planning analyst will sit in a high calibre team with fantastic senior exposure. This is a broad role with a wide scope of responsibilities, including but not limited to:Description* Document requirements for strategy plan contents from other Abu Dhabi Government entities; maintain a register of requirements and update it as and when necessary.* Prepare the corporate planning schedule; communicate the schedule to sectors and departments; advise sectors and departments of important schedule dates.* Arrange strategy planning workshops* Maintain workshop records and ensure that workshop outputs are circulated to attendees after the workshops.* Prepare draft plans (high-level goals) for review by executive directors / directors.* Work with directors and section heads to prepare Tier 2 and Tier 3 scorecards.* Prepare draft KPIs and departmental goals / objectives for review by directors / managers.* Assist executive directors and directors in preparing draft initiatives to achieve strategic targets.Job Offer* Competitive salary* Opportunity to work on high-profile initiatives with influential stakeholders* Progressive environment

    * A minimum of 5 years’ experience within the Public Sector, a corporate planning role or consulting.* Bachelors degree.* You need to be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi.

    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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    Project Manager (Arabic Speaking) | ADIV Human Resources Consultancy

    Employment:

    Contract

    Project Manager (Arabic Speaking) for Abu Dhabi Government Entity (Financial Services)Our client – a government entity in Abu Dhabi in the financial services sector is looking to hire a Project Manager for a 1 year outsourced contract which is extendable. It is essential that the candidate has experience in delivering business change within the exchange sector (clearing house/ securities and exchange) with domain knowledge of Clearing and Derivatives. The key purpose of this role is to manage and support the delivery of our client’s new project and other business initiatives. The Project Manager will be in the Business Change Delivery team to support the COO and derivatives Delivery function. They will be working with key internal stakeholders including PMO, Operations, Technology, Risk, Product, Legal and Compliance and track against key project pillars Cost, Quality and Time.Key Responsibilities:• Planning (project and Sprint), management, coordination, change control and financial control of project delivery.• Produce periodic reporting to senior stakeholders working in tandem with the Project Management Office team and Business Delivery.• Tracking progress against plan, managing risk, issues and dependencies• Facilitation, tracking and production of Steering Committee artefacts and board presentations.• Production of materials for external stakeholders• Resource tracking and budgetary validation against the project allocations• Ensuring project management best practices are adopted across the project.• Production of standardized and consistent project artefacts.• Ensure Governance is adhered to across the project. Tracking and escalating where required.

    Salary:
    AED
    20,000 to 25,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Arabic speaking candidates should apply. It is essential that the candidate has experience in delivering business change within the exchange sector (clearing house/ securities and exchange) with domain knowledge of Clearing and Derivatives. Essential:• Attention to detail with follow through to make sure projects are run effectively• Proven ability to operate effectively with other functions and external teams and is seen as a partner in the overall function whose opinions and knowledge is respected• Has a detailed understanding of projects cost forecasting and tracking• Experienced in delivering business change within the exchange sector, with Clearing and Derivatives domain knowledge.• The candidate is expected to have strong expertise and proven track record for the delivery of complex business and system implementation projects.• Clear and concise communication• Diligent and clear in all reporting both internally and externally• Structured Governance and Control implementation• Executive report writing• Change coordination/implementation• Post project implementation review• Financial forecasting and tracking• Communications Strategy / Planning• Demonstrable Delivery expertise• Business case and Project plan development• Project Planning• Workshop coordination and training• Proficiency with a number of Project Management tools (Clarity, MS Project, Visio, PowerPoint)• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Project and PowerPointDesirable:• Has worked in a similar role in a Clearing House or an exchange house and can demonstrate a working knowledge of the similar processes used there relating to projects, their finances, resource allocation and overall project control• Product knowledge covering risk characteristics and operational workflow of Equities, CFDs, Warrants etc. • Keen to understand technology and data flows.• Can demonstrate experience of problem solving in a similar working environment• Can influence co-workers to respond in a timely manner• Prince 2 Practitioner, Agile experience

    ADIV Human Resources Consultancy L.L.C.” is an Abu Dhabi based on-shore company and we operate with high standards and provide value-added services. We understand the volatility of the market and the change in the needs of its clients. Keeping this in mind, we hire only the best of Consultants whose exposure to the market and the region is of the highest standards. “ADIV Human Resources Consultancy L.L.C.” will make the talented people fit into the right place so that they can enhance their skills. We uphold this responsibility to fulfill our commitment as ‘Let’s make the solutions possible for all diversity of people’ More

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    Collections Manager – Digital Lending/Microfinance | Stanley James

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently recruiting a Collections Manager on behalf of a leading FinTech based in Bahrain that is going through a period of growth as they scale up their operations across the GCC markets. This is an excellent opportunity to implement a collections process within the world of digital lending and microfinance.

    Applications are sought from those with at least 5 years of experience in a managerial role focusing on collections within microfinance and digital lending. You will have experience using the latest technology such as AI & ML to optimise a collections process combined with hands on experience in overseeing collections from a operational perspective.

    Stanley James is a privately owned recruitment business with offices in both Dubai and Cape Town allowing us to have global reach and a strong presence across EMEA and APAC. We have an expert team of recruitment specialists that are people centric, knowledgeable and driven to connect talent across all corporate functions. We are the partner of choice for SMEs, niche industry specialists and enterprises across the Technology, Financial Services, Management Consultancy, Legal, Construction & Engineering and Energy & Oil Gas sectors.

    We typically recruit a wide range of skillsets across all corporate services, front/back office functions and commercial leadership teams. This includes Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, C-Level/Leadership, Business Change, Operations, Special Projects and Business Support Services. More

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    Assurance – Core Assurance – Senior Associate (FS) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – Core Assurance – Senior Associate (FS) – DubaiLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Services Audit practice, 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.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s 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.

    Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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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    Account Manager | Trust Insurance Brokers (TIB)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Main tasks and duties• Handling all marine and general insurance claims which include:• Receiving and reviewing claims documents from and to clients• Receiving and reviewing claims documents from and to insurance companies• Meeting with clients, insurance companies and loss adjusters to discuss and treat claims- Preparing and updating claims files (manually and through the customer service system)• The work includes travel to other cities and company branches to process claims as directed by the direct manager• Issuing marine insurance certificates and sending them to clients• Meeting with clients and explaining to them the coverage and exclusions of different general insurance policies• Carrying out any work assigned to him by the direct manager that is related to the nature of the work

    Basic requirements for the job• The applicant must have obtained a minimum of Cert CII• The best of no less than in a similar job• Fluency in written and spoken English• Tact in speaking and managing conversations

    Founded in 1999, Trust Insurance Brokers (TIB) is an independent insurance broker and one of the first in Saudi Arabia to receive SAMA (Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority) licensing under the new cooperative insurance law and regulations of 2008.

    Currently, TIB manages a large reputable client base across various industries with a substantial collective insurance portfolio. TIB conducts business with all the leading insurance companies in Saudi Arabia, and operates through offices in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Khobar. Our goal is to expand our presence throughout the kingdom with plans currently underway to open additional offices in cities overseeing economic momentum.

    TIB employs 48 professionally qualified insurance personnel who provide our clients with the required expertise and knowledge to support them in making informed decisions on comprehensive insurance solutions that best meet their organizational needs.

    At Trust Insurance Brokers, we strive to deliver the highest levels of customer service and product excellence. We pride ourselves on having a solid track record in delivering value to our clients throughout Saudi Arabia. Not only do we save our clients money, but we also help them in making better and faster decisions about their insurance requirements due to our in-depth product knowledge, customized insurance programs, strong affiliations with all leading insurance companies within KSA, and experience in negotiating with the local insurance community. More