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    Reception & Administrator- Sunday to Thursday working week | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A DIFC investment management firm is seeking a strong administrator with a client centric approach to act as the first point of contact for all telephone calls, emails and visitors and also assist the wider team with general administration. Initially the role will cover a period of maternity leave, however the role has a very high potential of then moving onto a permanent position as the office is exceptionally busy. You will possess excellent MS Office skills including strong PowerPoint capabilities, as part of the role will assist the marketing team to collate client presentations and external marketing campaigns. However, the core function will include assisting the team with business continuity including office and pantry supplies, overall maintenance, IT support via 3rd parties, management of couriers and drivers and international travel arrangements via an internal agent.Utilising your excellent communication skills and your ability to manage multiple deadlines, it is essential that you have similar experience, ideally from a professional services background. This role is a core function for the business and therefore you will be a front of house ambassador with high levels of personal presentation and interaction skills.

    . This client is a prestigious and supportive professional environment where you will be encouraged to act with autonomy and utilise your initiative at all times. To be successful with your application it is essential that you have excellent English communication skills and be highly self-motivated to remain in control of all of the daily tasks and provide regular updates to the Office Manager, whom you will directly report into. It is expected that the new position will begin in August and therefore those with a maximum notice period of 1 month are encouraged to apply. Please also note the current working week for this organisation is Sunday to Thursday, 9am- 6pm.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Reception & Administrator | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Reception & Administrator- Sunday to Thursday working weekA DIFC investment management firm is seeking a strong administrator with a client centric approach to act as the first point of contact for all telephone calls, emails and visitors and also assist the wider team with general administration. Initially the role will cover a period of maternity leave, however the role has a very high potential of then moving onto a permanent position as the office is exceptionally busy. You will possess excellent MS Office skills including strong PowerPoint capabilities, as part of the role will assist the marketing team to collate client presentations and external marketing campaigns. However, the core function will include assisting the team with business continuity including office and pantry supplies, overall maintenance, IT support via 3rd parties, management of couriers and drivers and international travel arrangements via an internal agent.Utilising your excellent communication skills and your ability to manage multiple deadlines, it is essential that you have similar experience, ideally from a professional services background. This role is a core function for the business and therefore you will be a front of house ambassador with high levels of personal presentation and interaction skills.

    . This client is a prestigious and supportive professional environment where you will be encouraged to act with autonomy and utilise your initiative at all times. To be successful with your application it is essential that you have excellent English communication skills and be highly self-motivated to remain in control of all of the daily tasks and provide regular updates to the Office Manager, whom you will directly report into. It is expected that the new position will begin in August and therefore those with a maximum notice period of 1 month are encouraged to apply. Please also note the current working week for this organisation is Sunday to Thursday, 9am- 6pm.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Accountant | Aon DIFC Gulf

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Post revenue and expenses to the General Ledger• Reconcile revenue and expenses to source subsystems• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including ageing• Prepare revenue and expense reports for analysis by FP&A• Liaise with internal and external auditors• P2P, vendor management and accounts payable• Clients invoicing and credit control• Intercompany and group accounting• Tax filings

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field• ACCA, CPA or CMA qualified or part qualified• Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP accounting• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)• Minimum 3 years of experience in the areas financial accounting or audit

    Aon in the Middle-East is recognised as the premiere international broker with offices and network offices in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt, Lebanon and Kuwait. The Middle-East is a key strategic region for Aon and we continue to resource in the region with high quality personnel who can ensure Aon’s global commitment to providing leading edge service to our clients wherever they may be located. We employ more than 350 colleagues throughout our offices and network offices in the region. Wherever the risk or client is located, Aon has the ability and capability to seamlessly support and service our valued clients and partners. In short we offer you a global service delivered locally. More

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    Financial Analyst | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyRobert Half are working with a leading service based company based in Dubai is looking to recruit a Financial Analyst.The RoleReporting to the Senior Commercial Finance Manager within the Corporate Finance team and will be a self-starter with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The focus will be to drive the data room workstream and support and advise the senior management team to deliver the project successfully and on time. Principal Duties & Responsibilities:* Conduct a gap analysis of the existing financial data, reports and information* Identify missing data points and work with the existing team to collate information* Develop a data room for the project to ensure all data requirements are provided as requested by external stakeholders and on time* Execute key deliverables on these workstreams, for example, * Manage the Data Room ‘Information Requirements List’ & ‘Q&A’* Work with internal team to ensure all the data is collated and verified* Provide weekly project status updates to key stakeholders* Working with external stakeholders and advising senior management to support decision making

    The Candidate* Big 4 Experience required (capital markets preferred)* Bachelor’s Degree/Associate Degree/Higher Diploma in Accountancy or Business Administration major in Accounting* Recognized professional accounting bodies e.g. CA, ACCA, CIMA etc* At least five years’ relevant experiences for the Senior position* Proficiency in spoken and written English* Good numerical and analytical skills* Computer literate – MS Excel and MS Word* Self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, good communication skills* Organised, able to work under pressure to tight deadlinesSalary and Benefits 35,000aed per month plus 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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    Senior Associate – Management Consulting | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Associate – Management Consulting – Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaClient DetailsManagement Consultancy based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their clients belong to a diverse set of sectors i.e. Retail, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Fin-tech, Pharmaceutical and Public Sector (Government) and BFSI (including Private Equity and Family Offices). Their mandates typically range from developing business strategy, growth plans and implementation road-maps, operational and financial restructuring, financial modelling and validation, development of business cycles and process improvement, performance measurement & reporting, and commercial & financial due diligence.DescriptionSenior Associate – Management Consulting* Lead multiple work streams and solve high complexity client problems* Be a thought partner to the client outlining innovative solutions and drive organisational change* Be efficient in building and/ or guiding the team in making high quality deliverables* Interact/ address CXO-level audience and deliver impactful presentations/ workshops* Manage performance and development of Analysts and Junior Associates working on the project* Build relationships, deliver high-impact business proposals and generate new business for the firm* Lead internal initiatives such as knowledge management and organisation development* Comfortable travelling and staying within Saudi Arabia and the region GCC and MENAJob OfferExciting opportunity to join a Management Consulting firm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Senior Associate – Management Consulting * Full time Graduate or Post-Graduate* Professional Certifications (Six sigma, CFA, etc.) (considered an added advantage)* Experience working for a Management Consultancy* Experience of handling and managing performance of teams* Excellent problem solving and communication skills* Advanced Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint* Expertise in one or more of: Retail/ BFSI/ Healthcare* Exposure to strategy development and implementation, process improvement, performance measurement digital transformation

    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 Mobility Consultant | Help Xpat

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assistant Mobility Consultant (AMC)The RoleA young candidate who has got bundle of energy and enthusiastic with good command of English, computer proficiency and willingness to learn new system and in return we can offer very cooperative working environment with lot of professional growthThis position plays a key role in the successful delivery of end to end relocation services, especially in providing ongoing support to the Mobility Consultants, which contributes to the service provision, ongoing development, and maintenance of our corporate clients in order to maximize business opportunities for Helpxpat from such relationships.In particular, the post holder will provide efficient and effective support to all aspects of the company operation in order to ensure that high quality services are provided to both members of the public and businesses.This will include direct contact with internal and external customers requirementsEssential Job Functions• Update customer files in Helpxpat systems by entering appropriate data with accurate and complete information.• Assisting the assignee for renewing the current lease, settling in process, providing all the departure assistance, managing hotel/ flight bookings and arrival support• Research specific information required by Mobility Consultant for clients / assignees.• Upon training, effectively manage relocation of assignees from start to end, including lease renewals, departures.• Provision and follow up of all relevant options and recommendations to client.• Create and update (ad hoc) reports and trackers.• Monitor inboxes when colleagues are on holiday leave or on sick leave

    Knowledge and Skills Requirements:• Demonstrate a strong customer service mindset. • A desire to deliver exceptional service to internal business leaders and assignees.• Strong communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, as well as external partners and vendors• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)Job Requirements:• Bachelors degree or equivalent• Planning and organization skills• Time management skills• Good communication skills – written & oral• Excellent with multitasking• Prioritize work and managing workload in busy periods• Maintain professional internal and external client relationships at all timesExperience:• Relevant experience in a large corporate or relocation industry will be given preference

    HelpXpat specializes in individual and corporate relocation services, for people moving from any where in the world to UAE. We work mainly with the largest multinational corporations in the fields of oil and gas, energy, banking and insurance, telecommunications, aviation, food and beverage, manufactures etc. We also work with smaller companies led by enlightened leaders.

    The company’s experienced consultants, many of whom have language skills and have lived overseas, are aware that a well-managed relocation not only greatly assists the individual in making the assignment a success but is also cost effective for the client company. Whether sourcing a property, advising on schooling or assisting with expense management of a company, we handle with utmost empathy, dedication and support which continue throughout the assignment. We work directly with the family moving and also alongside HR Managers, providing assistance whenever it is needed and offering a seamless and highly personal service to all involved.

    As there is no ‘one size fits all’​ solution to relocation, each project is tailor-made to the needs of the individual, their family and the company. We offer a number of different packages and services to suit varying requirements, and can provide a totally flexible ‘mix and match’​ service for those who have fixed financial budgets, time limits, or, a multitude of moves to coordinate. More

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    Experienced Associate / Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax Acceleration Centre – Experienced Associate / Senior Associate – AmmanLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryPwC Middle East is expanding its newly established Tax Acceleration Centre (TAC) in Egypt. The TAC will play a key role in supporting PwC’s Middle East network in the areas of tax, including but not exclusive to VAT, Corporate Tax, and translation services for offices across the GCC and Middle East.- This is a great opportunity to join a young and professional team, delivering quality tax services and support to PwC’s internal client facing teams across the region. A career within the Tax Acceleration Center will allow you to acquire regional tax compliance knowledge and expertise in fast evolving markets, specifically KSA, Kuwait and Qatar.  – As PwC continues investing in the region and developing local talent, as an Associate within the Tax Acceleration Center your responsibilities will include: – Relevant regional tax and compliance legislation knowledge – Translation of tax documents – Interaction and clear communication between you and the client facing teams – Prepare, compile and enter data – Verify data and correct data where necessary – Obtain further information of incomplete documents – Update data – Transcribe information into required electronic formats – Review completed work for accuracy – Store completed documents in designated locations – Maintain log books or records of activities and tasks – Respond to requests for information and access relevant files – Participate in all training programs – Utilisation of systems

    Requirements:- University degree in accounting, finance or any other related field – Proficient in relevant computer applications such as MS Office-Excel – Accurate keyboard skills and proven ability to enter data at the required speed – Knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation – Ability to translate documents into Arabic – Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures – Able to cope under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast paced environment, in particular during seasonal peaks where there are regulatory deadlines – Desire to learn and add value – Ability to build collaborative working relationships, establishing credibility – Bilingual (English and Arabic

    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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    PMO Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryThe Project Manager is a key role within the Technology team and will be responsible for leading and delivering key projects and managing the PMO activities. They will oversee the end to end delivery of projects from idea to post implementation review and benefit realisation, working in close alignment with key Technology business stakeholders across the Middle east region, Finance and central other IT Leads, cross LoS and globally as required. Projects will vary, such as: new and enhanced technology solutions aligned to the firms RiD, TT and I&G strategic pillars, establishing key BAU capabilities to enhance Tech Operations, and leading a programme of continuous improvement within the Tech PMO.The role holder will also work with the Agile Tech PMO Lead to establish key working practices will include developing the framework for project initiatives, prepare packs for the key Governance meetings, create and maintain the Tech capacity plan, defining and tracking WIP limits across the Tech teams, supporting the Business Relationship Managers and overall promoting and embedding a culture of agility and trust of Tech PMO delivery within the firm.

    Key Responsibilities:- Manage assigned projects following the agile project framework.- Ensure assigned projects are fully scoped, have a robust Business Case and key stakeholders are identified.- Work closely with the IT Leads and Business Relationship Managers, Tech Comms Lead  to ensure all Business Readiness, Communications and People changes are identified, planned and delivered.- Ensure required business and technical architecture assessments and analysis is undertaken for each project so there is a clear vision for the future state and the change actions required.- With the Agile Tech PMO Lead, establish the PMO and the necessary governance framework and cadence.- Lead on PMO activities and play a key role in the Tech enabled delivery tracking and ensuring that the construct of the projects are set up to delivery iterative value throughout the lifecycle.- Experience & personal attributes.- 3 – 5 years Project Management experience having lead a diverse portfolio of people, process and technology changes.- Experience of working within Transformation as either a Project Manager or PMO Manager would be highly advantageous.- Previous experience of PMO set-up and PMO delivery.- An adaptable individual who can comfortably take on a varied portfolio of change- Interpersonal skills and strong stakeholder engagement skills are mandatory.

    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