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    HR Manager | Hays

    Employment:

    Full Time

    My client is looking for a HR Manager to business partner to senior management for all HR tasks such as recruitment, on-boarding, performance management, training & development, succession planning, remuneration review, employee relations, organisation reviews, well-being etc. • Oversight of Rewards and Benefits globally including payroll, budgets, audits and benefit renewals. • Other projects that involve working closely with Senior Management and Head of HR.

    • Degree in HR or equivalent• 7 years + experience in a similar role in a progressive multinational company• Ability to multi-task under pressure• Project management skills• Advanced IT (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) skills• HR system experience• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines• People management experience

    Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide.

    Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions.

    We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing.

    As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened a dedicated Abu Dhabi desk to further assist with our client needs across the region. More

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    Full Stack Developer | A Leading IT Company In UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for a highly skilled full stack developer who is comfortable with both front and back-end programming. You will be responsible for developing and designing front-end web/app architecture, ensuring the responsiveness of applications, and working alongside graphic designers for web design features, among other duties.You will be required to see out a project from conception to final product, requiring good organizational skills and attention to detail. Your responsibilities will include:• Developing front-end website/app architecture.• Designing user interactions on web/app pages.• Developing back-end applications.• Creating servers and databases for functionality.• Ensuring cross-platform optimization for devices.• Ensuring responsiveness of applications.• Working alongside graphic designers for web design features.• Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.• Designing and developing APIs.• Meeting both technical and consumer needs.• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.

    • Degree in computer science.• Strong organizational and project management skills.• Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular JS, React, and Amber.• Proficiency with server-side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, and .Net.• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.• Excellent verbal communication skills.• Good problem-solving skills.• Attention to detail.• Experience with all three: Kotlin, Swift, and React will put you at the top of the preference list.

    A leading IT Company in UAE. More

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    IT Manager / Dynamics Consultant | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This role is required to contribute to the best usage of MD365BC and to the right implementation of business processes & practices, whilst provising a level ofm IT operational management The role is expected to perform daily technical support to MD365BC end-users. (including hospitality module and LS Retail)Client DetailsThis client is regional leader in the fields of Retail, Advertising and EducationDescription* The first level of support to the end-users* Collaborates with MD365BC key users and SEVP to define stop timeslots for maintenance or update tasks* Validates the timeslots once they are defined* Informs users and any related teams* Takes ownership of password reset for all users when required and creates new item & validates the same in Master Database.* Regarding the support procedures available to be the single point of contact to open tickets and follow-up issues in connection with Partners Level 1 or 2 or 3 Support.* The first point of contact during incident period to coordinate end-users.* Maintains the list of users authorized to connect to the application, with their privileges. * Depending on how the application works.* Validates or executes requests to create / modify / remove access rights* Responds to Key-users to provide detailed information on practices and tools to illustrate improvement requests (business requirements, reports requirements, testing requirements…)* Measures the need vs available functions, costs, time & decides on going forward or finding alternative effective solutions.Job Offer* Attractive Salary with options to grow within the business

    * A successful candidate for this organisation would ideally be someone of a Retail background with 2-3 years experience with Microsoft Dynamics, with IT Operational Management skills too

    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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    Senior Associate Level Top – Tier Firm | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A Global Top-Tier Consulting firm based out of UAE is looking is growing its consulting practice and is looking to hire a Sr. Associate to join their team, this will be an exciting opportunity to start a career in Strategy consulting and gain premium strategic experience in working with c-level clients.- The Firm is seeking successful and goal-oriented candidates with excellent academic credentials with a proven track record of success in their field who are looking to further their careers.- The successful candidate will work closely with clients and their teams to identify, clarify, and resolve complex issues critical to clients’ strategic and operating success and build strategic expertise in their chosen area.

    Qualifications:- A Master’s degree or an MBA from Global Top Schools- Relevant experience working in Multinational Corporation (MNC)- This is also open for candidates with some relevant management consulting experience of at least 1 -2 years as an Analyst/ Business Analyst- Strong analytical skills, along with business-level fluency

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.

    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.

    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.

    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.

    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More

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    React Developer – Fintech | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Frontend Developer – JavaScript – ReactJS – React 17 – React Hooks – React Redux – Redux SagaClient DetailsReact Front End developer is required to work on a project for a well-established Fintech firm in Saudi Arabia. This role is for a React Front End developer working on JavaScript / ReactJS applications which with a focus on building the trading platform for this established Fintech Capital Markets business. Experience working on React Hooks, RESTful APIs and any exposure to Cyber security is highly desirable.Description• As a React Developer you’ll be responsible for working with a high calibre team of developers building maintainable, efficient, and tested front end of the Capital Markets System• This role will be to get involved in collaborating with the other global teams, working with the business to ensure the teams producing high quality & secure Front-End software.• This position is for a Front-end Developer, based in the Middle East, paying Competitively.• The candidate can be based anywhere, must have excellent communication, interest in fintechJob Offer• Permanent • Full Time• Saudi Arabia – Riyadh Based-Fully Remote • Frontend Developer – JavaScript – ReactJS – React 17 – React Hooks – React Redux-Redux Saga HTML-CSS-RESTful API-Docker

    EssentialExperience as a Frontend Developer:• JavaScript (ECMAScript 6)• ReactJS / React 17 / familiarity with React Hooks• React Redux/ Redux Saga• HTML / CSS• RESTful API• Docker• 4 years of experience Desirable• Cyber Security Experience• Experience within fintech or Digital Payments

    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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    Assistant Manager – International Tax and Transaction Services | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assistant Manager – International Tax and Transaction Services – KSA (Saudi Nationals)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. Are you committed, thorough and outgoing – and do you have a good understanding of business and experience of international tax? If so, please read on. 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 Senior, your primary focus will be advising global companies on the various regional and international tax implications of their operations. With so many offerings, you will 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 participating in the successful delivery of international tax engagements and assisting managers or above with identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. – You will contribute to building and maintaining 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, and delivering engagements and assist in managing engagement economics by suggesting engagement budget, tracking fees and communicating issues to project managers. – You will be building internal relationships within international tax team and across other service lines and coaching more junior staff through delegation and on the job training whilst taking ownership of continuous technical knowledge development through on the job learning and self-development.

    Skills and attributes for success – If you are a client driven, strategically and commercially aware, excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral, enthusiastic with flexible attitude to work strong motivator and interested in developing career in international tax, you will be perfect for the role. To qualify for the role you must have – Bachelor’s Degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting, Finance or a related field – A minimum of 4 years of relevant Tax experience, in either business or industry – Prior exposure to international taxation with focus on inbound and outbound investments – Strong organisational, project delivery, analytical and verbal/written communication skills – Proven track record with a leading professional services firm – Experience of delivering on international tax projects and on the job coaching of more junior team members Ideally, you’ll also have – An approved professional qualification or equivalent (e.g. ADIT / ATT / ACCA / CPA / ACA / CA / LLB or MBA, or MA, MSc or PhD in Tax, Economics, Accounting or Finance) – 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

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    Senior Manager – Business Consulting – Supply Chain & Operations | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Manager – Business Consulting- Supply Chain & Operations – ProcurementWe currently are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager – Procurement to lead client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services and participate in business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts. Our Supply Chain & Operations – Procurement team members provide insights into Procurement transformation covering: – Procurement Transformation – Implementation of Strategic Sourcing / Category Management Framework – Sourcing / Cost optimization – Digital Procurement This team focuses on helping clients run their supply chains effectively in order to improve their business performance Your key responsibilities As a Senior Manager your key role will be to lead large transformational client engagements as well as internal projects. Drawing on your knowledge, skills and experience, you will establish valued relationships with external clients at the ”C” level. You will lead large global and regional bids, proposals and thought leadership. You will lead teams at our clients, supporting them with improving their business performance. You will be responsible for presenting executive summary findings to enact change. You will manage multiple EY colleagues across levels and client team members. You will review other’s work to ensure it is of a high quality. You will mentor others as they progress in their own career. Skills and attributes for success To qualify for the role, you must have – Approximately 10+ years of work experience in Procurement across different areas (technology transformation, business transformation, etc..), with a proven record of transformational experience to achieve positive outcomes and change in the organization – Prior Senior Manager (or Director) experience in consulting (Big Four, Strategy House or equivalent) – Digital Procurement experience and skillset – Proven track record of business development activities – Clear experience and track record of leading successful transformation in areas of Procurement – Preferably Saudi based or eventually across GCC – Preferably Arabic speaking – A bachelor’s degree with the emphasis on Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or Logistics with strong academic records – Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members – Excellent oral and written communication skills Ideally, you’ll also have – A master’s degree with emphasis in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or Logistics with strong academic records – Digital Procurement experience (SAP, Ariba, Bravo) in various areas – Willingness to travel across the region

    What we look for Alongside your comprehensive and proven technical expertise you will also be a born leader with a passion for: – Developing people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff – Conducting performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff – Contributing to our people initiatives that include recruiting and retaining our professionals 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 issue.

    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

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    Process Excellence – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. In this role, the Process Excellence Lead will be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of a regional improvement strategy to deliver a sustainable culture of continuous excellence.. This role will lead the continuous improvement initiative process and champion change across HC People Services to deliver outstanding levels of performance and development.- We are seeking an experienced and results-driven HC Process Excellence Lead to align our HR initiatives and functions with business objectives and business needs.- 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. – 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 the HC Process Excellence Lead, you will work with other team members to support multiple complex, high-visibility process excellence/improvement initiatives that span multiple regions and processes.- Work with the HC Team across the region to identify improvement opportunities to deliver sustainable business results to PWC.- Be a subject matter expert in the end to end HC People Services processes and technology and using knowledge and data to identify, assess, plan and lead process improvement opportunities to enhance the team productivity and cost reduction/value added services across all services delivered in HC.- Provide improvement insights using basic improvement methodologies and tools (Lean & Six Sigma).- Develop process workflows to support process improvement initiatives or standardizing HC processes in the region ensuring connected execution.- Develop and track all KPIs for people services. – Document HR process steps and requirements for new ways of working including analysis or development of standard operating procedures.- Assess processes to determine how to reduce rework, improve quality, improve efficiency, and/or improve the ability to deliver desired services while triggering automation opportunities. – Work with departmental heads to establish project teams and ensure the objectives of the required improvement are identified, owned, documented and measured in order to allow progress reporting.- Lead process alignment or improvement initiatives in line with the HC operations strategic roadmap.- Collaborate across HC departments to support business process needs specific to operational processes, projects, or introduction of new services under shared services.- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with the HC People Services Team and Shared Services teams.- The ideal candidate for this role should have a good understanding of business functions, good communication skills, good interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, be a role model of ethics and compliance and good organizational skills.

    Requirements, Skills, Abilities- 10 years of experience in HC and/or similar role with the ability to enable results through others. – Highly motivated, passionate with a lean mindset, leading change while coaching people in continuous improvement methodologies.- 2 + years’ experience using process mapping tools (i.e. Visio)- Certified in lean six sigma green belt.- Experience leading teams or managing multiple complex process related projects.- Good project management skills.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources.- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    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