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    Tax Intern | Rethink

    Employment:

    Internship

    • Assisting in the preparation of proposals and Engagement Letters for Tax• Track emails for proposals and quotes including follow-ups/acceptance of quotes etc. • Support VAT registration for clients and support the engagement with timely communication of status/completion of registration etc. • Upload relevant client information and files to FTA for the registration• Prepare VAT returns for the clients assigned and submit returns on the portal.• Arranging meetings: liaising with all parties to find mutually agreeable times, dates, and locations, booking transport and meeting rooms• Assisting the VAT team with clerical functions: to include scanning, printing, copying, converting documents to pdfs, filing, power point presentations• Assisting the VAT team with the development of departmental and VAT policies and procedures• Maintaining client files on the server• Assisting with preparation of client training materials• Any other VAT/administrative ad hoc tasks as directed

    • Must be on sponsored visa• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Passionate about service and service excellence, with a ‘will do, can do’ attitude• Flexible and dynamic with an enthusiastic approach – with a positive and upbeat attitude.• Highly organized, efficient and professional with a sense of urgency and good time management.• Takes initiative, is pro-active and flexible with great problem resolution skills – sound decision making and judgement.

    Re/think is a boutique accounting, regulatory and compliance, VAT advisory, audit, HR consultancy, recruitment and business advisory firm. We specialize in assisting SME clients with cost-effective, high quality services and solutions. We create value by investing in highly qualified and motivated people and working closely with leading industry partners to provide our clients a one stop shop for all of their business support.

    This support ranges from our core services to CFO and board level advisory for the sectors and markets we serve. Our ability to add value reaches across business size, as our offering can be adopted to start ups through to large complex firms. More

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    Human Resource Intern | Rethink

    Employment:

    Internship

    • Assist HR consultant with the on-boarding process• Post-selection process – conduct reference check of new joiners• Update employee records on HRMS• Assist in test corrections and assessments given to candidates• Assist in coordination with department heads to schedule inductions• Assist for preparation of cash advance and liquidation for visa-related tasks• Assist the HR team to prepare leave plan report• Coordinating with the departments to apply and approve leaves on HRMS• Apply insurance for new joiners and cancellation for leavers• Preparing and maintaining reports/trackers such as insurance, leave and induction• Assist HR consultant on a day-to-day activity

    • Must be on sponsored visa• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Passionate about service and service excellence, with a ‘will do, can do’ attitude• Flexible and dynamic with an enthusiastic approach – with a positive and upbeat attitude.• Highly organized, efficient and professional with a sense of urgency and good time management.• Takes initiative, is pro-active and flexible with great problem resolution skills – sound decision making and judgement.

    Re/think is a boutique accounting, regulatory and compliance, VAT advisory, audit, HR consultancy, recruitment and business advisory firm. We specialize in assisting SME clients with cost-effective, high quality services and solutions. We create value by investing in highly qualified and motivated people and working closely with leading industry partners to provide our clients a one stop shop for all of their business support.

    This support ranges from our core services to CFO and board level advisory for the sectors and markets we serve. Our ability to add value reaches across business size, as our offering can be adopted to start ups through to large complex firms. More

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    Microsoft MSD CE Consultant – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    ETIC, Microsoft MSD CE Consultant – Senior AssociateLine of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob 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 a Microsoft MSD CE Consultant to join our team in Cairo.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in delivering complex Microsoft solutions. They will be building a growing reputation within the local Microsoft market, and will bring a developing professional network, and good alliances into the Microsoft ecosystem.   You will be part of a team that reports to the Microsoft delivery service leadership 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 a Microsoft MSD CE Consultant, you will play a key role in the following areas:- Support the leadership and management of the new Microsoft Practice by taking an active role in the Microsoft delivery team  – Responsibility for coaching and developing more junior team members  – Delivering exceptional client service and solutions across the Microsoft products – Work with a global mindset with teams based in the UK, Germany and other Middle Eastern Countries – Working in delivery teams to deliver solutions that are on scope, time, quality and budget Role Requirements:- Design and development of business processes that enhance the out of the box Dynamics 365 functionality – Identify and recommend customisations and enhancements – Provide gap-analyses, functional specifications for enhancements and integrations to other business applications – Provide expert application configuration and design by optimising features, user experience, data integrity, and system performance – Preparation of implementation documentation to ensure the effective support of the application – Engage with project teams to develop best practices in an effort to integrate and improve user experience – Proactively extend self-knowledge of the Microsoft solution stack – Continue to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand

    Essential skills & attributes:- Certificates: Min. 4 – Dynamics Fundamentals – Sales, Service, or Field Service Intermediate  – Can work independently on a project (performing business analysis, creating User Stories) – Can work independently with a client (preparing / running demos, participating in workshops, collecting requirements, contacting the client) 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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    German Speaking Executive Assistant | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyOur client, a reputable financial services firm in DIFC are looking to recruit a German speaking Senior Executive Assistant. You will join a small, accomplished team of senior executives who have high expectations and a heavy workload. Experience in Financial Services within DIFC is required for you to be successful in this role.The RoleKey Responsibilities:* Provide strategic and administrative support to the business* Daily communications with senior stakeholders both internally and externally* Organising and coordinating office operations* Implementation of procedures and policies to facilitate effectiveness and efficiency* Arranging travel and managing diariesThe CandidateKey Skills:* Excellent spoken and written English and German* Proactive and able to self-direct* Ability to manage heavy and conflicting workloads* Extensive experience in a professional services organisation based in DIFC.SalaryAED20,000-25,000 per 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. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: www.roberthalf.ae/privacy-statement

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    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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    Secretary/Receptionist for The Export-Import Bank of Korea Dubai Office | KOTRA

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Please note that job ads are posted by KOTRA Dubai, but recruited by the COMPANY BELOW.KOTRA Dubai helps UAE-based Korean clients for recruitment.KOTRA Dubai DOESN’T ACCEPT TELEPHONE INQUIRIES.KOTRA Dubai has NO RESPONSIBILITY for the contract between the company below and the applicants.*Company Name: The Export-Import Bank of Korea(Dubai Representative Office)*Company Info: The Export-Import Bank of Korea(KEXIM) is a governmental bank that provides financial solutions for overseas business of Korean enterprises as well as for economic cooperation between Korea and host countries. Dubai office of KEXIM is engaged in economic cooperation activities between Korea and UAE by conducting project development and network management. Dubai Office is established in 2005 and has been operated as a regional hub for MENA. •We are looking for someone who excels in working independently and adapting according to what the office needs.Duties will include, but are not limited to:1. Administrative duties, records-keeping2. Reception and office management3. HR/PR duties like visa processing, and registration and renewal of licenses and contracts4. Secretarial support for supervisors (booking assistance for meetings, business trips, etc)5. Procurement of supplies and services for the office6. Telecommunications main point of contact (phone, email, post)7. Research basic data for reports to HQ8. [optional] Driving office car when needed

    Requirements & Skills•[Preferred] Certificate for Executive Assistant, MS Office Certificate, UAE Driving License, Korean language proficiency test•[Preferred] Residency in UAE for 2 years or more (please specify the period in cover letter)Personable, punctual, able to work under pressure.Driven to learn and improve.

    Since its establishment in 1962 as part of the Koreas first 5-year Economic Plan, KOTRA has been dedicated to creating new export markets and increasing Koreas trade value, which reached $1 trillion in 2011. In the late 1990s, the agency helped Korea overcome the Financial Crisis by starting its foreign direct investment promotion division. And in the last half century, KOTRA has played a significant role in supporting Korean companies expanding overseas.

    Today, the world economy is more volatile than ever due to the European financial crisis, China’s hindered economic growth, upcoming elections in 15 countries and security issues in the Middle East. In preparation for a rapidly changing market environment, and using Koreas expansive FTA network, KOTRA is focusing on the globalization of small and medium sized enterprises(SMEs), the backbone of the Korean economy, by providing them with customized support related to global business establishment and export. More

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    Executive Assistant to Chief Information Officer | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Executive Assistant to CIO & Investment TeamOur client is a highly reputed Investment Management Company based in Abu Dhabi. They are looking to recruit an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Investment Officer and the Investment Team.Client DetailsThey are seeking out candidates who possess a dynamic and strong personality with the ability to communicate effectively to help sustain a strong relationship with internal and external stakeholders. The role in based in Abu Dhabi.Description* Be the key support contact between the CIO, the investment team and other departments, ensuring efficient communication* Liaise with the key stakeholders to in a professional manner to create and maintain strong relationships* Manage the CIO’s diary and calendar on a regular basis* Arrange all the logistic requirements which include travel bookings, hotel accommodations and mandatory tests* Schedule all internal and external team meetings and take minute, ensuring proper documentation* Format information for internal and external communication as required via emails, presentations, reports in a timely and accurate manner* Maintain discretion and confidentiality, as well as adhere to the policies and procedures of the organizationJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary. Additionally, he/she will receive medical insurance, cash annual flight tickets and education allowance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to further progress their career with a professional entity.

    * 5+ years of experience in Administration working as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar roles supporting Senior Managers.* Experience in Professional Services – Financial Services, Legal, or management consultancies is preferred* The opportunity is open to candidates willing to relocate to UAE provided they have worked within the Professional service industry* Bachelor’s degree is highly regarded* Must have the ability to work independently in a fast and efficient manner, have a switched-on personality and the ability to pre-empt needs and work accordingly.* Must have strong knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite* Ability to deliver to Key Performance Indicators in a regulated environment through one’s own initiative

    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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    Microsoft MSD ERP Consultant – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    ETIC – Microsoft MSD ERP Consultant – Senior Associate – (Cairo)Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.About 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 a Microsoft MSD ERP Consultant to join our team in Cairo.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in delivering complex Microsoft solutions. They will be building a growing reputation within the local Microsoft market, and will bring a developing professional network, and good alliances into the Microsoft ecosystem.   You will report to the Microsoft delivery service leadership team 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 a Microsoft MSD ERP Consultant, you will play a key role in the following areas:- Support the leadership and management of the new Microsoft Practice by taking an active role in the Microsoft delivery team  – Responsibility for coaching and developing more junior team members  – Delivering exceptional client service and solutions across the Microsoft products – Work with a global mindset with teams based in the UK, Germany and other Middle Eastern Countries – Leading delivery teams to deliver solutions that are on scope, time, quality and budget

    Role Requirements:- Design and development of business processes that enhance the out of the box Dynamics 365 functionality – Identify and recommend customisations and enhancements – Provide gap-analyses, functional specifications for enhancements and integrations to other business applications – Provide expert application configuration and design by optimising features, user experience, data integrity, and system performance – Preparation of implementation documentation to ensure the effective support of the application – Awareness or experience of the Power Platform and how to use this to extend of the Dynamics 365 platform to facilitate customer needs – Engage with project teams to develop best practices in an effort to integrate and improve user experience – Proactively extend self-knowledge of the Microsoft solution stack – Continue to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand Essential skills & attributes:- Certificates: Min. 4 – Dynamics Fundamentals – Finance, Supply Chain or HR Intermediate – Can work independently on a project (performing business analysis, creating User Stories) – Can work independently with a client (preparing / running demos, participating in workshops, collecting requirements, contacting the client) 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 – SAP Data Architect – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.About 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 a SAP Data Architect to join our team in Cairo.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 4 years experience in delivering complex SAP (ECC and S/4HANA) OTC solutions. They will be building a growing reputation within the local SAP market; and will bring a developing professional network, and good alliances into the SAP ecosystem.   You will report to the SAP Leader and work alongside PwC Team Members in Cairo as well as those working on client projects across the PwC Global Network, including the UK, Germany and Middle East. As an SAP Solutions Specialist, you will play a key role in the following areas:- Support the leadership and management of the new SAP Practice by taking an active role in the SAP Team  – Delivering exceptional client service and solutions across a number of SAP technical areas – Work with a global mindset with teams based in the UK, Germany and other Middle Eastern Countries – Playing an active role in the delivery teams to deliver solutions that are on scope, time, quality and budget Role Requirements:- Responsible for the creation of quality solution documentation, including Functional specifications – Responsible for the Configuration build of the specific SAP module of component in which you specialise – Good knowledge of the SAP data domain – Participate in design discussions with client and lead design and process discussions – Support the evaluation of the data strategies and approaches  – Detailing of the technical specifications required to deliver the functional requirements of the solution – Responsible for identification for Data RICEFW objects  – Ability to provide estimation of effort for data related tasks – Ability to manage your own workload – Responsible for data migration and cutover topics for the data stream – Responsible for data issue resolution post go-live and transition to support

    Essential skills & attributes:- S/4HANA Certified Associate – Solution Manager 7.2 know-how – Has the competence to perform the role effectively  – 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  – Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones 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