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    Manager IT Controls | Halian

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our ClientLarge scale real state development companyYour Responsibilities• Assist with the design of financial controls framework, including related, non-financial IT entity-level controls and processes.• Coordinate implementation and operation of Financial Controls Framework, including self assessment, monitoring, testing and reporting (e.g. by senior management into Disclosure Review Committee).• Assist the Director Financial Controls in developing the IT controls governance methodology to be embedded as part of the Financial Controls Framework.• Perform data mining and data analytics as part of IT controls testing or IT controls optimization activities.• Analyze data obtained for evidence of IT deficiencies in controls, fraud, or lack of compliance with or improvements in management policies and procedures.• Assist the Director Financial Controls in the maintenance and reporting on compliance with Financial Controls Framework, as well as other relevant IT governance standards and regulations.• Implement and maintain target operating model for automation of financial control systems linked to wider GRC technologies.• Program manage financial controls improvement initiatives, including management of 3rd party advisors and consultants.• Alongside other internal departments, introduce appropriate automation to streamline management, visibility, and reporting.• Regularly interact and communicate with functional and sector management (including subsidiaries) subject to the Financial Controls Framework to discuss and provide advice in respect of implementing or remediating IT controls.• Identify and drive innovative IT governance initiatives to strengthen Financial Controls Framework in order to ensure sustainability and scalability aligned to the Kingdoms 2030 vision.• Complete 100% of all tasks requested by the Director Financial Controls in the allocated time and within the specified budget.• Assist with other special projects and various administration tasks as they may arise.• Stay abreast with latest IT governance standards and regulatory pronouncements / updates and with local government’s relevant IT related regulations.

    Your Qualifications• Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Administration, Auditing, Accountancy or similar from an accredited university. A postgraduate degree would be an advantage.• Must have at least one of the following internationally recognized professional qualifications: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CGEIT, or CPA-IT.• Additional internationally recognized relevant professional certifications such as CRMA, CIA, or CPA/ACCA/ACA are highly desirable.• Membership in a professional body such as the Information Systems and Control Association (ISACA) is preferred.

    Founded in 1996, Halian is an IT services company with a strong track record of delivering value for our customers across the UK, Europe, The Middle East and Africa.

    The experience we have gained means that we can help our clients reduce information technology costs, increase IT systems performance, and free up valuable internal resource to focus on core business activities. Our knowledge base covers a variety of industry sectors including Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals, as well as a specialist Financial markets capability in our Luxembourg office.

    We operate with a culture of openness and trust that helps us to develop strong working relationships with our clients and with our core technology partners Dell, Oracle, Red Hat and Symantec.

    Our three key service offerings of Managed Services, Resourcing Services and Professional Services can be used independently or integrated to provide a truly comprehensive service. More

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    Oracle Cloud ERP Administrator | Vistas Global

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Oracle Cloud ERP AdministratorTo provide Oracle fusion ERP administration support & Management.Role:• Provide system design, system updates, system monitoring, maintenance, development, administration, security and troubleshooting of Oracle Fusion• Configure, maintain administrate Oracle Fusion environments• Support end users with enterprise applications issues• Perform top-level troubleshooting of technical issues related to Fusion functionality. • Track and follow issues through to resolution, including communications to all stakeholders.• Identify and consider both the business and the technical needs of customers with the goal of providing quality solutions that meet user needs. • Configure, execute, test, and implement the solution. • Ensure that solutions implemented to align with mission Develop documentation related to design, configuration, processes/workflow, integration/interface requirements, and training for the Fusion instances.• Develop and maintain troubleshooting and solution process and procedure documentation to build and enhance the knowledge base• Manage Fusion updates and configurations projects of simple to moderate complexity, which may include sub-components of larger scale projects as directed by Management. • Support enterprise applications not limited to databases, middleware, and servers. • This includes installing new software releases and system upgrades, evaluating, and installing application patches, and conducting application migrations, refreshes, and restores. • Function as Fusion enterprise system administrator and provide functional support Provide architecture recommendations and system landscape design strategy during Fusion implementation or upgrade projects. • Plan and deploy application servers, database servers and web servers in a multi-tier landscape environment. • Implement and maintain the architecture as necessary for integration with other application systems using OIA.• Function as the technical support on Fusion implementation or upgrade projects to architect, implement, or enhance the applications to meet dynamic academic requirements. • Performs complex technical configuration, change management, and testing activities to support a service-oriented architecture and integration between all applications.• Perform troubleshooting and resolve Fusion complex technical problems which include applications, databases, and server problems. • Collaborate and work with IT support analysts and technical staff to identify and resolve critical system issues.• Evaluate and ensure the performance and reliability of the applications by monitoring these systems for high availability, load balancing, and satisfactory response time using third-party tools.• Plan, create, and maintain the appropriate documentation, inventory assessments, and procedures related to administration of the Fusion,• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing, including assisting with delivering fault tolerance application environments as well as producing/maintaining disaster recovery plaqs and procedures.

    Experience:• 7+ years of experience in a similar role

    Vistas Global is a diversified group of businesses with interests in technology (Vistas Global WLL, Momenta WLL), human capital, media (Vistas Media ME-FZ LLC), digital, food & beverage (Nushi, Haagen Dazs, Caliburger, Kamats), engineering (Vistas Security, Vistas Engineering) and real estate.

    The group was founded by Suraj Thampi, an entrepreneur who pioneered the business process outsourcing concept in the Middle East in 1998. Having successfully built and sold three companies previously, Vistas is now his fourth venture in the region. In a short period of time, Vistas has emerged as one of the largest professional service companies in the region, employing over 1,300 people across 5 continents, 8 Offices and 5 Time Zones. More

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    Systems Controller – ERP Finance | Air Arabia

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Key Result Responsibilities * Responsible for defining the scope, objectives, Studying Existing business process, Requirement gathering and Solutioning on Oracle Cloud capability * Involved in full life cycle of implementations, including requirements gathering, business process flows, system configuration, training and stabilization of implemented systems. * Support in an integrated environment using various implementation methodologies like AIM (Application Implementation Methodology). * Participate in requirements discussion with business to provide inputs on feasibility of proposed solution based on application architecture * Will participate in discussion with the higher management at solution design, implementation and post GO LIVE stages. * Responsible for gathering Functional & Technical business requirements * Carrying out Requirement Mapping, Solution Design and Gap Analysis for Fusion and Project Application functionalities. * Implementing Fusion Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset, Cash Management, General Leger. * Providing the overall solution and implementing the industry best practices. * Will manage Key User Training and UAT sessions with the team. * Finding the process GAP and reengineering the process and providing workaround solution for system GAP or Custom Bolt on * Contribute individually on configuring all the functions across EPM cloud including Requirement gathering, Application Design, Dimensions Structures, Forms Designing, Rules, performance evaluation, Multiple Reporting Hierarchies, Reports Designing. * Analyze quickly and come-up with an efficient industry standard solution for a given problem. * Lead and Manage End to End On-Premise and Cloud Applications areas covering critical areas like Planning, Budgeting, Consolidation and reporting.

    Qualifications (Academic, training, languages) * Bachelor degree in Computer Engineering/ Computer Science/ Information Technology or equivalent. * Project Management certification. * Certification in Oracle Finance/ Oracle Fusion Finance is preferred. * Very good understanding of database architecture and business processes as well as reporting. Work Experience * 5+ years of working experience in Oracle Fusion- Finance with proven knowledge of Oracle Fusion Projects modules / Oracle Finance. * Minimum experience of 2 end-to-end implementations of Oracle Fusion- Finance.  * Proven experience in Business Process Analysis, Solution Design, Project Management, Transition Management, Team Management, Client Management and Application Administration in Oracle Enterprise Performance Management Cloud Applications * Excellent knowledge and work experience in core Financial Modules like General Ledger, Oracle Receivable, Oracle Payable, Oracle Asset, Oracle Cash Management, I Expenses, E- Biz Tax ,SLA and RMCS (Revenue management cloud services) * Working experience in Oracle Purchasing, Oracle Inventory, Order Management, Oracle Project and Oracle Financial Analyzer will be preferred. * Domain Knowledge of Airline Finance processes is considered an advantage.    Candidate Profile * Excellent communication and presentation skills coupled with ability to build long-lasting relationships * Interacts with all levels of staff either from the technical and/or user community, or from Vendors’ support and development side in a friendly and persuasive manner. * Ability to understand different user group’s needs and translate those into workable solutions suitable for all users. * Proven business analysis skills and experience in project management with the ability to achieve successful results. * Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with all levels of staff, in a multi-cultural environment.  * Cost-oriented, possesses effective persuasive, negotiation, problem solving and decision making skills. * Very Good written and verbal communication skills, Technical reports, presentations, etc. * Very good English Language.

    Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africa’s first and leading low-cost carrier flying to over 100 destinations across the world. Air Arabia was the first airline to introduce the low-cost carrier concept in the region and is on a mission to serve all Arab countries and beyond, constantly undergoing aggressive route expansion, taking advantage of its ideally located hubs in the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Egypt and Jordan. Over the past thirteen years, Air Arabia, through continuous market research and customer feedback, provides a range of value added services to millions of passengers who chose to fly with Air Arabia’s fleet of A320 aircraft. The airline commenced operations in October 2003 and achieved financial break-even from its very first year of services and has been profitable ever since. More

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    Process Automation Specialist | Nestle Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Snapshot Location: Cairo, Egypt Company: Nestl é Business Services Full-time Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or similar experience in process automation modeling and development ideally in DevOps/Agile Teams Position Summary Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future A day in the life of… – Analyzes automation requirements, ensures scoping, planning and designing end-to-end solutions. – Design business scenarios and use cases, configures, tests, deploys and maintains Robotic Process Automation (RPA) scripts and frameworks with acknowledged RPA technologies, e.g., BluePrism, Automation Anywhere etc.This includes testing and deployment. – Identifies gaps in existing functionalities, options for improvement and opportunities for process automation. – Evaluates technologies and establishes their relevance and feasibility. – Ensures that applications are built or assembled in line with continual delivery/continual integration standards, adherences to release methodology and technical change management procedures for all changes in adherence to Industry and Nestle Security Standards to deliver Security, Compliance & Privacy by design. – Collaborates with colleagues from different disciplines in a cross-functional team to deliver against iteration targets.

    What will make you successful – Development experience ideally in DevOps/agile teams applying RPA or other automation technologies such as BluePrism, Automation Anywhere etc. – Broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the code to create the solutions in cross-functional environment. – Experience in process automation modeling and robotic process automation with VBA/ VB.NET, Python, UI Automation, Power Automate, OCR would be a big competitive advantage. – Educational background in a field requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills, such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or similar is an advantage. – Strong communication skills at different levels in the organization and in English. – Readiness to work in a global environment and with virtual teams.

    Nestle with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world’s biggest food and beverage company. Sales for 2006 were CHF 98.5 bn, with a net profit of CHF 9 bn. We employ around 265,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.

    The Company’s strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestle’s existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company’s priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives. More

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    Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer | Tiger Recruitment

    Employment:

    Part Time

    Our client is looking for a Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer.Brief Summary Of RoleThe Marketing Cloud Developer will be part of the Consumer marketing agile team and will be responsible for delivering technology solutions using the Marketing cloud platform. The candidate will be responsible for creating journeys, Automation scripts, Email templates etc in Marketing Cloud.

    – Seasoned developer with skills in cloud development specially Marketing Cloud.- Experience with Marketing cloud administration, especially Content Builder, Automation Studio, AMP Scripts and personalization is preferred.- Proficient in agile methodology.- Good team player with effective communication skills.Salary AED 18,000 – 23,000

    We specialise in matching exceptional support staff to top businesses and private individuals.

    We recruit for a range of positions around the world, including personal assistants, executive assistants, administrative assistants and many more.

    Our expert consultants only work with high-calibre individuals who offer outstanding business and private support. This is what makes us one of the market-leading permanent and temp recruitment agencies in London. More

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    IT Director | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IT Director for established Middle Eastern retailer that operates globally. Helping activate digital transformation across whole businessClient DetailsAn established retailer, with strong e-commerce platform going through an extensive digital transformation across entire business.Description* Activate Digital Transformation in the group in all departmental aspects* Support online business and sales with logistics support* Ensure that the digital transformation strategy is aligned and supports the holding’s development strategy* Increase organizational profitability through automation and digital transformation* Connect all group businesses together (both international and local)* Activate the ERP system through the whole group and its subsidiaries* Support business development department with new initiativesJob OfferTransformative IT leadership role with a broad remit, within an organisation that is a leading retailer in the products they sell.

    * Bachelor in Computer Science, Information Systems, or any relative field* At least 8-15 years of experience in managerial level* ERP systems implementation background* Background in programming, Customized system development, and implementation* Point of Sales, e-commerce, and* Experience in all IT functions such as networking, support, digital transformation, etc.* Experience in Data Centers and Data analysis

    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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    Salesforce B2B Commerce Cloud Developer | Tiger Recruitment

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is looking for a Salesforce B2B Commerce Cloud Developer to be based in the UAE. Responsibilities- Hands on development of custom solutions on the Force.com platform- Declarative configuration of the Salesforce platform, including objects, workflow, processes, layouts, etc- Configuring the Lightning Experience User Interface- Ability to build complex solutions using Apex and Lightning Components- Working with Agile methodologies- Building Salesforce integration solutions- Design and Development of new features and customizations – Assist in the identification and analysis of errors – Experience in Apex, SALESFORCE LIGHTNING components, Forcecom – Experience in JS, CSS 5 Work with leads to clearly understand the scope of assigned work – Perform Development as per specifications- Perform Unit testing

    You should have a real passion for Salesforce technology, showing drive to keep up to date with the latest functionality. You will work with the Technical Lead and take on development tasks to build in the Salesforce B2B Commerce platform. You should have strong technical knowledge on the Commerce Cloud B2B architecture, web tools and Salesforce integration (SOAP/REST APIs) as well as knowledge of typical integration platforms, such as Mulesoft.

    We specialise in matching exceptional support staff to top businesses and private individuals.

    We recruit for a range of positions around the world, including personal assistants, executive assistants, administrative assistants and many more.

    Our expert consultants only work with high-calibre individuals who offer outstanding business and private support. This is what makes us one of the market-leading permanent and temp recruitment agencies in London. More

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    Senior Data Analytics Engineer | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryOur team helps clients navigate various analytics applications to get the most value out of their technology investment and foster confidence in their business intelligence. As part of our team, you’ll help implement enterprise data products and data management applications that improve operational effectiveness and provide actionable data analytics and insights.As a Senior Data Analytics Engineer your responsibilities will include:• Implementation of data products for the Middle East Firm.• Provide data architecture and technical delivery knowledge to the Data Analytics team.• Implement enhancements to a central Datawarehouse solution for the firm.• Utilize DevOps software team to create innovative applications.• Execute data-science and machine-learning efforts in support of PwC clients.• Implement exploratory data analysis of sample data sets to advise the Data Lab leads on the incorporation of AI into their labs and applications.• Analyze requirements, estimate production time, design solutions, code solutions, test solutions, and document work.• Assist in the definition of application architecture.• Mentor team of data scientists and provide algorithmic recommendations depending on the data set, acting as SME.• Ensure adherence to best practices, management processes, and technical constraints.• Design and conduct training on AI/ML, NLP techniques.• Assist in the drafting of business cases, project plans, test reports, risk assessments, and other project specific documentation.• Acts as client liaison in the development of application functional documentation, including technical specs document, technical data sheets, operational manuals, and training materials.• Must be functional in a Senior Software Developer role.

    To be successful in this role, your background must include the following:• Bachelors degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or similar engineering discipline.• Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in agile/scrum software development, data science settings with a focus on developing projects using Data warehousing and cloud environments (e.g. Azure, Google Cloud, Digital Ocean)• Strong Experience in Microsoft Development Toolkit (SSIS, SSAS, Azure Data Factory, Visual Studio)• Experience with Databricks• Experience with NoSQL, Relational, Multimodal and Graph databases.• Experience in designing and implementing User Interfaces at an Enterprise Level.• Strong system architecture and design experience to include deploying production enterprise applications in cloud environments that use AI/ML.• Experience with Enterprise Data Modelling, including use of EA Sparx• Experience with scripting and programming languages in Python, R and Java.• Experience in Design Thinking workshops and all related activities, designing solutions that balance user needs, commercial interests, and technological constraints, and including design strategy, service design, design research.• Experience planning and executing customer design projects through holistic understanding of problem areas, iterative solution design, executive stakeholder management, and integration of business and technical experts.• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research and synthesizing to provide insights, identify opportunities, and generate conceptual frameworks.Following skills are nice to have:• Strong experience with Machine Learning algorithms, techniques and tools.• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Visio, MS DevOps, and MS Project.• Experience with Amazon Web Services deployments.• Master’s degree in Data Science• Experience with open source development tools (GitHub, GitLab, etc.).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