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    Senior Trade Compliance Associate | TGC Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This opportunity is with a large group of companies in Dubai, UAE. As a Trade Finance Officer you will be responsible for:• Development of the trade finance banking strategy, ensuring best pricing and coverage of trade finance services to support the expanding business of the company.• Onboard new trade finance banks/institutions in accordance with the Group policy.• Review tenders and business projects to identify finance related requirements and meet the requirements in optimal manner• Review facility and security documentation for existing and new financing facilities• Be the main point of contact for all banking related matters for Headquarters and the rest of the group.• Assist and interact with other departments within the Company (Trading, Legal, Contract Desk, Finance, Accounting, Letter of Credit Desk, Cash Control, and others) and support them with trade finance related matters

    • To be successful you would possess minimum 3-5 of experience in Trade Finance along with a Master’s degree in Finance & Economics.• Should have knowledge of main trade finance products, market players, specifics of commodity trading deals including operational, documentation and credit risks in general.• Good communication and interpersonal skillsKey Demographic Requirements – applicants must be:• Based in UAE

    TGC is an Executive search and human capital firm with our office based in Dubai, UAE. We focus on providing exceptional talent across a number of skilled experts to meet your professional and technical talent requirements throughout Middle East.

    The competition for qualified senior management is severe and the best candidates are passive job seekers or are based outside the Middle East region. Our researchers have access worldwide, across industries and geographies. Our success is driven by our access, experience and judgment. We differentiate ourselves by our completion rates and the positive experiences clients and candidates have working with TGC.

    We have an excellent understanding of the local market, with a combined experience of over 20 years of a highly skilled team,we provide organizations the highest talent to ease the recruitment process and create significant opportunities for individuals. More

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    Chief People Office Generalist – Associate (3 Months Fixed Term) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility, within internal firm services, will provide you with the opportunity to support the firm in delivering positive social and environmental impact with measurable, long lasting results. You’ll focus on coordinating and overseeing the organisation’s, social impact and environmental stewardship activities as well as designing and implementing programmes to ensure the maintenance of a social licence to operate.

    Main Responsibilities:• Connect with speakers and make sure all is ready for the sessions • Design and publish the daily gazette (within the EMEA HC Academy dates) • Design the mural encompassing the whole EMEA HC Academy • Working on videos and marketing materials (teasing videos, how to videos, etc.) • Provide technical support for speakers within sessions • Take an active role in testing the platform and all needed tools • Being actively involved in brainstorming sessions tackling the design of innovative sessions (Academy’s intro and outro, Hackathon, Territory sharing, etc.) • Support in the roll-out and execution of the sessions throughout the event• Bring support as relevant to the EMEA CPO team for other events.

    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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    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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    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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    Security Analyst | Tiger Recruitment

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The primary responsibility of a Security Analyst is to conduct a thorough risk assessment of the network and applications, identify vulnerabilities and provide configurations to enhance existing security of systems.RESPONSIBILITIES• Conduct periodic vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on internal networks, servers and applications.• Conduct periodic vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on internet facing networks and applications.• Provide mitigation for the identified vulnerabilities and assist internal teams to implement the mitigations.• Conduct periodic infrastructure architecture review to identify security issues and recommend measures to improve security.• Evaluate applications and software for security issues.• Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.• Provide periodic reports of security status and vulnerability assessments.• Develop security standards and practices• Develop automation scripts to handle and track incidents• Educate staff members on information security through training and awareness• Recommend modifications in legal, technical and regulatory areas• Provide input to the information security strategy• Harden on premise and cloud infrastructure

    EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science• 4-5 years’ experience in Information Security field with hands-on experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments of applications, networks and server operating systems.• Excellent working knowledge of pen test tools like Kali Linux• Working knowledge of scripting tools like PowerShell, Python• Excellent understanding of firewalls, antivirus, EDR, SIEM and IDS/IPS concepts.• Ability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and ability to provide practical recommendations.• Critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems as they arise• Excellent reporting and presentation skills• Cloud infrastructure security management• An understanding of best practices and how to implement them at a business-wide levelCERTIFICATIONS• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)• SANS Penetration Testing• EC-CEH

    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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    Operations Coordinator / Assistant | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a leading global professional service company with a base in Saudi Arabia. They are seeking to expand their workforce and are looking to hire an experienced Operations Coordinator to support their client’s facility located in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.Client DetailsThe organisation is a multinational operations consultancy that has locations spanning worldwide. They have 20+ years of experience in more than 10 markets. They are seeking an Operations Coordinator to join their teamDescriptionThe Operations Coordinator will be responsible for:* Liaising and providing administrative support to the project team* Working closely and collaborating with the client and its representatives* Assisting with securing site passes and COVID testing procedures for visiting representatives and staff* Sourcing accommodation and facilities requirements for all members of the project team* Coordinating with the HR team to onboard new employees* Renewing and visas and work permits for new and existing project team members* Liaising with the London office to provide updates on expenses and the project team’s timecards recorded on the ERP system* Managing all inventory and serving as the main point of contact for providing assistance with device set-upJob OfferThe successful candidate will be offered a competitive monthly salary. This is an exciting opportunity for an Operations Coordinator to further progress their career with a leading consultancy.

    The ideal candidate for the Operations Coordinator role: * Fluent in English and Arabic* Saudi Nationals preferred* 5+ years of experience within a similar role* Experience within a professional services firm is advantageous* Must have a valid KSA driving license to commute from Tabuk to the project site regularly* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)* Solid knowledge of ERP systems, specifically Financial Force and Concur* Exemplary communication skills

    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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    HR Officer | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Role* Recruitment and Onboarding* Generalist HR* Performance Management* Employee relations* HR Project support* Learning and Development* Policy and Procedures

    The Candidate * Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience* 5+ years’ experience in Human Resources* Strong recruiting and demonstrated ability to improve talent acquisition strategies* Demonstrated expertise of HR Administration and HRIS* Strong organizational, critical thinking and communications skills* Attention to detail and good judgementSalary and benefits * 15,000 to 18500 and company benefitsRobert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training.

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

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    International Tax Manager – International Tax Services | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services and People Advisory Services. The opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tax professional to join a growing team in an emerging market. As an International Tax Manager, your primary focus will be advising global companies on the various regional and international tax implications of their operations. With so many offerings, you have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. Our Tax service line in MENA is experiencing a period of significant growth so now is an excellent time to join. Sound interesting? Your key responsibilities – You will be managing and participating in the successful delivery of international tax engagements and assisting senior managers or above with identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships. – You will contribute to building and maintaining key client relationships by delivering exceptional client service and collaborate with a team of International Tax professionals across the MENA region and globally to combine diverse cross-border experience with local tax knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries. – You will work as part of a multi-jurisdictional / disciplinary team within tax and across other service lines (including working with colleagues from Transfer Pricing, Transaction Tax, Indirect Tax, People Advisory Services etc.) in terms of pursuing, managing and delivering engagements and assist in managing engagement economics by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders. – You will build strong internal relationships within international tax team and across other service lines and counsel and develop more junior staff through delegation and on the job training

    Skills and attributes for success – If you are a client driven and strategically and commercially aware, excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral, enthusiastic with flexible attitude to work and a strong motivator, you will be perfect for the role. To qualify for the role you must have – Bachelor’s Degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting or Finance and an approved professional qualification or equivalent (e.g. ADIT / ATT / ACCA / CPA / ACA / CA / LLB or MBA, or MA, MSc or PhD in the fields listed above) – 5 – 7 years of relevant Tax experience, in either business or industry – Broad exposure to international taxation with focus on inbound and outbound investments – Strong managerial, organisational, project management, analytical and verbal/written communication skills – Proven track record with a leading professional services firm – Experience of Managing a team and/or mentoring and developing more junior team members Ideally, you’ll also have – Proficiency in Arabic language What we look for You’ll proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of global developments in international tax landscape so that you can better advise our clients. In return we’ll provide investment in the right sort of training and offer you the opportunities on projects and assignments that will develop and challenge you so that you’re in the best place to develop your tax career. The types of project you’ll contribute towards may include: – Expansion into new markets – Group structure reorganization and / or rationalisation – Review of operating model including permanent establishment risk, withholding taxes, transfer pricing etc. – Review of holding structure, capital structure and financing arrangements – Review of IP structure – BEPS risk assessments Whatever the projects and assignments you work on you can be confident that you’re contributing towards helping our clients to develop and execute their international tax strategy ensuring technical excellence and providing the highest levels of client service. What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More