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    IT – Experience Centre – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position summary:We are looking for a new technical (AV & virtual collaboration) event support person to assist in elevating the digital aspect of physical and virtual meetings and workshops. The role will be based in the PwC experience center (EC) – our new, world class, collaboration space.The perfect candidate for this role would be passionate about bringing the latest and most impactful technology solutions to improve the overall virtual collaboration and experiences across all workshops occuring in the experience center (EC). You will need to leverage your technical knowledge, business and digital acumen to enhance virtual meetings and workshops. We are looking for a tech and event design focused individual with a strong understanding of technical equipment (ex. MacO, networking, AV/TV equipment) as well as extensive experience in virtual collaboration tools. Your role will include innovating using existing technology to create seamless virtual and physical experiences, as well as looking into the market to bring new forms of tech into PwC EC.   The role requires flexible working patterns – due to the nature of the work (events) the candidate will sometimes need to work outside of normal business hours. General: • High level administrative, organisational and problem-solving skills• Ability to work under pressure during live events (i.e regional broadcasts & livestreams) • Collaborative and supportive approach to working with others (must be a strong communicator) • Experience of collaboration tools (ex. G-Suite, Zoom, webex, Surface hubs, others) • Basic presentation skills (E.g. the ability to create PowerPoint presentations, canvases and templates). • Proficiency in the use of multimedia and innovative concepts to develop engaging and high quality digital/physical experiences • Production skills that could include graphic design, script-writing, camera operation, TV production, video and photo editing, and sound engineering Responsibilities: • Take a leading role in creating innovative collaboration solutions through technology • Support in the assessment, planning, and design of virtual experiences across all meetings and workshops occuring in the EC • Leverage and research new virtual collaboration tools and platforms (e.g. G-Suite, Mural, Miro, Menti, Zoom, WebEx etc.) to create interactive digital experiences. • Lead communication with clients and internal teams to understand their digital capabilities and technical needs across engagements • Understand, administer and maintain the AV equipment and AV infrastructure within the Experience Centre. • Run regular L&D sessions to upskill the team on existing and new tech (including creating guides for the tech in the space) • Ensure all the team’s technology is operational day to day, allowing the team to work efficiently • Work with ME IT team to procure new technology items where required • Catalog and manage all tech assets in the space and make sure that the team is aware of what technology is available for them to use and what technology is fit for what purpose.

    Key Skills Technical: • AV Knowledge (cameras, mics, screen set-up) • IT equipment setup and deployment • MacOS and Macbook hardware/ Windows10 software and Windows hardware/ iOS/Android, iPhone hardware • Office365 and Microsoft Office suite • Networking hardware and software

    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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    Information Technology – Tech Majlis – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryOur Firm has been established in the region for 40 years, PwC has more than 6,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.We have an unparalleled range of expert capabilities from Strategy, through Advisory and Consulting to Legal, Tax and Assurance Services, underpinned by the standout digital platform in the region.Our Mission: One Firm : Transforming our region. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. In an increasingly complex world, we help intricate systems function, adapt and evolve so they can benefit communities and society – whether they are capital markets, tax systems or the economic systems within which business and society exist. We help our clients to make informed decisions and operate effectively within them.   Our Values:Creating value through diversity. Be yourself. Be different. At PwC, we respect and value differences. We know that when people from different backgrounds and with different points of view work together, we create the most value – for our clients, our people and society. As part of our commitment to individuality we are pleased to hear from candidates from diverse backgrounds, with a mixture of skills, capabilities and experience from the below Job Description. Job title: Associate Tech Majlis Level: Associate Reports to Cluster Lead Location: KSA   In this role, the successful candidate will: • Champion a team of TechLounge Customer Experts providing a customer centric service to all PwC employees. • Create an innovative Technology focussed environment where customer satisfaction is primary. • Deliver a daily service providing a focal point for customer interaction and support for all hardware and software issues including [but not limited to] client, mobility, wireless, printing, connectivity, applications. • Maintain/resolve all open incidents/tasks within ticket queue in a timely manner. • Partner with other IT teams on new technology introduction projects to ensure the site is prepared to deploy, educate and support the new solutions. • Ensure all business policies and standards around security and compliance are being met by the Tech Lounge service. • Analyse Tech Lounge performance data and adapt service to better meet business requirements. • Be a resource and guidance for customers with regard to technology use, PwC working policies and procedures. • Establish strong, open working relationships with customers at all levels. • Proactively anticipate, identify and resolve problems, applying knowledge in complex, difficult or stressful situations. • Effectively communicate and share technical information to audiences at all levels of the organization. • Drive a culture of change and innovation

    Requirements: • Experience in leading a team within a working retail/service environment • Excellent customer service skills • High levels of energy and self-motivation • Enthusiastic around technology and innovation • Effective problem identification and solutions skills • Ability to lead from the front and drive a culture of change • Strong team player and collaborator • Fluent in written and spoken English Desired Characteristics: • Experience in delivering a technical support service • Technical expertise [Windows, Apple Mac, Mobile] • Experience working in a global organisation • Proven analytical 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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    Design Support – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Assurance Support services, will provide the opportunity to support our engagement teams and clients by providing advice and counsel on accounting, financial reporting, and strategic business issues. In joining, you’ll help ensure a complete and relevant exchange of information among our consultants and in turn with engagement teams and clients, provide experts advice on a variety of specific topics, support engagement teams in resolving complex issues, and supporting clients and their subsidiaries in evaluating the potential impact of accounting and reporting standard setting initiatives. You’ll develop strong relationships with our engagement teams and established audit clients and enhance our ability to meet greater investor expectations with the challenges of an increasingly complex business environment.- Help with developing content plans and attend planning meetings with stakeholders- Engage with the freelance fromatters, India team, graphic design agency, brand team and marketing and other contingent workers- Develop and manage relationships with internal stakeholders- Managing relationships with subject matter experts to make sure content is accurate- Producing content assets that are accurate, timely, high quality (based on insight and outputs of user testing, relevant to the audience, easily understood, optimised for search engines) and to style- Choosing the best format for displaying information to the user- Monitoring the performance of content and tools- Identifying ways to improve the content and the product- Ensuring the professional quality of our materials, formatting, look and feel, brand management and compliance, consistent content & templates and managing workflow of contingent workers- Formatting content provided by others (as agreed by project managers and SMEs regarding the quality of initial input and what is acceptable standards

    – Training of others in how to brand guidelines and expected minimum standards- Develop and apply content and format strategies with support from a senior content designer- Graphic design & proofreading for non technical content- Excellent spoken and written English- Excellent administrative and organisation skills- Experience with cold calling will be preferred- Professional yet approachable manner.- High attention to detail.- Ability to work effectively under pressure.- Ability to work well in a team as well as independently

    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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    Deals Proposals – Associate – Clients & Markets | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Clients & MarketsManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryWe help clients realise their potential through mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and capital markets transactions. Deals are an opportunity – for faster growth, stronger capabilities and dramatic transformation.We help clients to harness this potential by providing strategy to execution foresight that comes from a deep fluency in doing deals.Responsibilities:• The successful candidate will be part of the Clients & Markets Middle East Pursuit team, supporting the Deals Line of Service – and you will be contributing to securing the firm’s most important and high profile Deals opportunities across a range of industries• The role requires you to be at the forefront of our most important opportunities in Deals – supporting• the Deals Proposal Manager and our Deals Partners and Engagement teams to project manage and provide support by driving the Proposal process – helping the firm win work and generate revenue• Effectively support engagement teams on live proposals to coordinate proposal development, submission and client oral presentations• You will maintain content in our in-house proposal automation tool (Proposal on Demand), providing teams with self service facilities to drive efficiency and standardisation across Deals• Execute firm standardised proposal processes and management to coordinate multi-territory proposal responses• Think strategically about the opportunity and the client to ensure dynamic win themes are developed and presented throughout the proposal document• Ability to organise and collaborate with individuals at all levels of seniority across multiple territories, where required• Coordinate resources (designers, document production, technical subject matter specialists, etc.) to drive the efficient development proposals• You will act as a champion for Proposal Source (our one-stop-shop for anything proposal related) for Deals, to ensure our best practice proposals are uploaded• You will work with colleagues from across the Middle East firm and will be encouraged to work with specialists from across the PwC Network to leverage best practice and share knowledge

    Requirements:• The candidate will be a highly motivated and a high performing individual with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent• Years of experience: 2+ years in a proposals-related role – preferably within a professional services environment• Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantageKnowledge and Skills:• Knowledge of the Professional Services Industry• Strong PowerPoint and/or Google Slides skills, as well as more generally, being proficient in Microsoft office and G-Suite• Automation skills are an advantage• Proficiency in Salesforce is an advantage• Proficiency in PowerBi and Alteryx is an advantage• Excellent organisational, time management and project management skills with the ability to prioritise workload, work with senior stakeholders and perform under pressure• Process driven and able to facilitate workflow in challenging conditions and working with difficult stakeholders• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skill

    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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    IT – Change & Release Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryWe are looking to grow our team with a committed person who will take responsibility and champion our Change and Release processes, monitor process effectiveness, adoption, and make recommendations for improvement. This individual will play a key role in enabling an agile product lifecycle whilst helping to improve operational service quality standards across the region.The Change and Release Manager will proactively manage the day to day operation, liaising with their PwC Global counterparts and managed service providers to ensure that ME Technology is fulfilling it’s obligations. In parallel, this individual will take a leading role in driving ME requirements, working with the ME Tech Leads to understand their needs, unblock any obstacles and propose enhancements across process and tooling.The Change and Release Manager will take ownership and be accountable for both processes across the PwC ME region, ensuring;- Processes, KPIs and Reporting are fit for purpose- Roadmaps and maturity plans are in place to enhance and evolve the processes and tooling- Stakeholders are bought-in to the process, strategy and plans- Technology Services is compliant with Global Change and Release process & policy- Technology Services teams understand their roles and requirements and are held to account- The Governance structure is appropriate and tailored to ME working practices- Seamless implementation of changes and system releases through strong release planning, change coordination, system and user acceptance testing, release and deployment management in order to assert that a product or service is robust and capable of being released into the live environment without causing a disruption to service.- All requests proposing change to established and supported platforms are evaluated, analysed and potential risks or issues are documented. – Liaise with business and 3rd party vendors to capture and analyse requested changes including the actions that will be taken to mitigate the risks identified.

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities- Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of Change & Release Management, with practical experience in assessing, analysing, developing, documenting and implementing change processes and procedures- Experience working with a variety of Change governance frameworks and enhancing these to fit to organisational culture with emphasis on proven ability to mentor/coach individuals as part of overall organisational development process- Technical background in information technology management is desirable, with strong process knowledge of systems development lifecycles, programme and project management- IT development processes and delivery lifecycles, including all aspects of technical and business testing- Proven experience managing stakeholders and leading small to medium sized teams to deliver to common goals- Practical experience of ServiceNow ITSM modules, reporting and dashboardsEducation- ITIL V3 Foundation or Higher- University Degree educated or equivalent- Relevant Project, Release or Change QualificationLanguage- Fluency in spoken and written EnglishOverall Experience- 8+ years of relevant experience in a similar role.

    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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    Global Application Specialist – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – Assurance Transformation – Global Application Specialist – Associate – AmmanLine of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSpecialistJob Description & SummaryA career in our Digital and Applications Design practice, within Application and Emerging Technology services, will provide you with a unique opportunity to help our clients identify and prioritise emerging technologies that can help solve their business problems. We help our clients design approaches to integrate new technologies, skills, and processes so they can get the most out of their technology investment and drive business results and innovation.Our team helps organisations align their business and operational requirements through the careful design of digital platforms and applications. You’ll help our clients with application optimisation, strategic integration of custom packaged solutions like Enterprise Resource Planning and Customer Relationship Management, and roadmap development.

    ResponsibilitiesAs a Specialist, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone, chat or email – Diagnose and resolve assurance applications issues – Research questions using available information resources – Advise user on appropriate action – Follow standard help desk procedures – Log all help desk interactions – Administer help desk site – Follow up with users to ensure complete resolution of issues – Redirect problems to correct resource – Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention – Track and route problems and requests and document resolutions – Prepare activity reports – Inform management of recurring problems – Stay current with system information, changes and updates – Help update training manuals for new and revised software and hardware

    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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    React JS Full Stack Developer | Adecco

    Employment:

    Contract

    • 4+ years of experience in developing APIs (REST & SOAP protocols).• 2+ years of Experience in Automated Testing Framework targeting unit testing & UI testing using technologies like Jasmine, Jest, Karma, Junit, mockito, Jmock.• 2+ years of experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and non-relational databases (Couchbase, Elastic Search, Cassandra)• 2+ years of experience with Application Performance monitoring using AppDynamics• 2+ years of experience in application design using design principles, patterns and best practices• 2+ years of experience with Lean / Agile development methodologies• 2+ years of experience with Kubernetes, Docker Containers• 2+ years of experience in developing applications using cloud platforms (either AWS or Azure)• Experience in creating configuration build and test scripts for Continuous Integration environments• Experience/Knowledge in Integration tools like Informatica, Snaplogic and Solace• Knowledge and experience of Rules engine, Oracle Coherence cache, Payment Gateway algorithm and logic will be added advantage.

    Mandatory Skills :• 4+ years of experience of full-stack development of enterprise desktop, Web & mobile applications with backend and frontend responsibilities using Java J2EE technologies.• 4+ years of experience with ReactJS, Redux & Node.js. Knowledge of AngularJS Framework is a PLUS.• 4+ years of experience with frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud Gateway and configuration, Spring Cloud Netflix (Eureka), Swagger, Spring Batch, Spring Security, Spring REST, Spring Vau;lt• 4+ years of experience with frontend technologies object-oriented HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript and TypeScript

    About the Adecco Group

    The Adecco Group, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the world’s leading provider of workforce solutions. With more than 33,000 FTE employees and around 5,100 branches in 60 countries and territories around the world, the Adecco Group offers a wide variety of services, connecting approximately 700,000 associates with our clients every day. The services offered fall into the broad categories of temporary staffing, permanent placement, career transition and talent development, as well as outsourcing and consulting. The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company. More

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    Assurance – IT Audit Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Information Technology Audit Services practice, within Risk and Compliance services, will provide you the opportunity to work with a team that provides clients with extensive risk and controls technical knowledge and sector specific experience. You’ll have the opportunity to develop a holistic approach to risk that protects businesses, facilitates strategic decision making and enhances efficiency by assisting management in the assessment of project risks and controls.Our team uses current and emerging technologies to assist clients with financial reporting, compliance, and operational processes controls. You’ll provide services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes, including business process and Information Technology management controls.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.

    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