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    How to Onboard Tech Engineers onto Your Team (Free 30/60/90 Template)

    A recent Hired report found companies are hiring tech talent faster than ever to keep up with high demand. On average, U.S. organizations currently take only 30 days to fill an open tech role (compared to the global average of 32 days). So, to keep up with the fast-paced job market, many managers need to […] More

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    Management Assistant | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is at the forefront globally of what they do and with offices all over the world, this US organisation is now continuing the expansion of their Riyadh office. The position is varied and will provide strong administration support to the team managing the case team process and ensuring their day to day lives run smoothly. The role supports the Executive Assistant, and you work very much as a unit together.Diary and complex travel coordination play a large part of the role and strong organizational skills are paramount. Logistical and technical support for all meetings and conferences is required and extensive liaison with both internal and external stakeholders. Candidates will possess excellent computer skills and be highly competent with all the MS Office suite and be able to research accurately.

    This role would suit an individual with two year’s corporate experience as a secretary or administrator within a professional organization and someone who has garnered local geographical and regional knowledge. The right work ethic, personality and overall attitude is very important to our client and the company fit needs to be right. You will be an individual with a positive nature, high energy and a strong team spirit. The ability to multitask with exemplary time management skills is paramount as is strong interpersonal skills and excellent English language ability. Corporate appearance and immaculate presentation is key in representing this amazing office and its business. The company offers strategic development opportunities and strong stability factor for the right candidate.

    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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    Fund Accountant / Associate | Black Pearl Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A new role has come up with a well-known financial services in Abu Dhabi. Our client is looking for a Fund Accountant – Financial Reporting. In this role, you will have the following responsibilities: • Review of the entire investment portfolio on a monthly basis to identify investments for which non-standard pricing sources require to be utilised as per Investment Pricing Policy.• Draft memos for the Valuation Working Group (part of the IOC) for all investments on a quarterly basis for non – standard pricing sources including external valuations, valuation overrides by AFS – FA and valuations prepared using financial statements.• Responsible for three-way reconciliation between NAV statement, audit confirmations share in the net assets as per audited financial statements.• Perform a variance analysis on a quarterly basis and reach out to fund managers to obtain details where change in valuation is more than defined tolerance levels.• Review of the audited FS for investments on an annual basis.• Review to cover audit opinion, accounting policies and principles used for the preparation of financial statements.• Develop sustainable processes with respect to new investments and investment strategies in coordination with the fund accounting teams, in order to capture pricing information and report on it.• Assistance with the verification of weekly pricing of investment securities and analyzing variances above threshold using independent pricing sources as well as information provided by the external fund administrator, to confirm accurate pricing of the portfolio.• Assist in the implementation of new accounting systems by providing input and direction to the IT teams for areas assigned. Participate as a business user to develop and enhance systems, as required.• Liaison with investment departments to identify potential valuation issues, suggesting improvements to controls, carry out performance analysis, financial forecasts and other ad hoc reports.• Develop reporting functionalities on business intelligence software to improve analysis and reduce reporting errors.• Carry out other similar or related duties as required.

    In this role, you need to meet the following criteria:• Must have a bachelor degree in Finance/ Accounting and a fully qualified CA or CFA• A minimum of 3 years of experience post CA in similar or complementary roles within financial institutions or departments dedicated to Financial Institutions• Strong Excel Skills• Knowledge of General Asset Classes• Good understanding of financial products• Candidates who have worked in an institution where they worked in Fund Accounting or BIG 4 or a Fund Administration Firm.Disclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office.

    Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider
    that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.

    Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.

    Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market. More

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    Admin Assistant | M&M Marketing Management

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Objectives: Passionate and hardworking individual who can executive given tasks at the right time based on the requirement of the roleMain responsibilities:• Assist PRO in documentation process• Coordinate with staff for collecting and documents as and when required• Assisting the HR and Admin team in regards to recruitment/payroll• Well versed in communication and ability to coordinate with different team• Reporting to: Manager• Desired start date: Immediately• Probation: 6• Working Hours: 9 AM to 6 PM

    Salary:
    AED
    3,000 to 4,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • University Qualifications: Bachelors• Nature and length of previous experience: Minimum 1 year experience handling admin dutiesSpecialist knowledge: • Must possess valid driving license and own car• Soft Skills and Personality traits: negotiation skill, team player, interpersonal skills, confident and optimistic• Age Range: 20 to 30• Gender Preference: Male• Language Fluency: English, Arabic (added advantage but not mandatory)• Current Location: UAE

    M&M Marketing Management LLC is incorporated in UAE with 3 offices in Dubai located in ideal locations. The staff consists of 100+ highly experienced employees whose skills and experience collectively cover a very broad segment of the market area.

    M&M provides Back Office and Outsourcing Services such as Operations, Credit Control, Sales, Collections etc. for major Banks and Financial Institutions in the UAE. More

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    Digital Product Owner (mobile apps/portals) | Stanley James

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently looking for a candidate with a Digital Product Owner (mobile apps or web portals) skillset to take on a Digital Experience Consultant role on behalf of a leading European IT services company that specialises in CMS solutions, Digital Transformation and customer engagement solutions across the GCC markets. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, ambitious project professional to take their career to the next level by partnering with a very successful service offering.

    Applications are sought from those with 3/5+ years of experience as a Digital Product Owner (websites, ecommerce, portals, mobile apps). You will be an expert on user journeys, customer experience, information architect and UX/UI. You must be autonomous, independent with excellent client facing soft skills – this role is highly consultative and you will need to be an expert in the digital field. This role will require occasional travel.

    Stanley James is a privately owned recruitment business with offices in both Dubai and Cape Town allowing us to have global reach and a strong presence across EMEA and APAC. We have an expert team of recruitment specialists that are people centric, knowledgeable and driven to connect talent across all corporate functions. We are the partner of choice for SMEs, niche industry specialists and enterprises across the Technology, Financial Services, Management Consultancy, Legal, Construction & Engineering and Energy & Oil Gas sectors.

    We typically recruit a wide range of skillsets across all corporate services, front/back office functions and commercial leadership teams. This includes Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, C-Level/Leadership, Business Change, Operations, Special Projects and Business Support Services. More

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    Senior Relationship Officer, Corporate Banking | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Process renewals and new credit proposals with close coordination with RMs, in line with the defined policies & procedures and within the defined turnaround times. • Process enhancement and isolated requests for existing customers in timely & professional manner.• Analyse and evaluate information given by the customer such as project reports, feasibility reports, balance sheets, cash flows etc. to structure the credit lines, balancing the risk and reward. Details of end to end activities to process client’s request are as under.• Open account after liaising with legal, compliance and COD• Follow up with Financial Pool for spreading, & cash flow and the information used to assess the repayment capacity of the borrower• Preparation of New to Bank and existing client proposal with the help of client’s financial information, project reports, feasibility reports, research and analytical knowledge to structure the facilities.• Liaising with documentation team to draft facility documents by providing all the constitutional document of the company and vetting the draft for onwards sharing with client.• Follow up with client to sign and comply with all the conditions mentioned in the offer letter.• After submission of facility document follow up with legal documentation team for clearance for limit extension of disbursement authorisation.• Liaising with limit input team and credit control to lodge the limit/disburse the fund.• Resolve if there are exceptions for the clientMonitoring• Share portfolio updates by way of updating various reports such as early warning indicator, excesses, past-dues, delinquent accounts, expired facilities, expired insurances, expired mortgages, expired valuations, account with no activities, overdue deferrals, overdue covenant, rental assignment, facilities utilizationClient Management• Educate client with respect to banks new products and initiative through various platform with an aim to achieve Banks short term and long term objectives asset growth, CASA, digitalization.• Visiting customers with RMs for analysing their business requirements.• Proficient dealing with customer queries to provide appropriate solutions to enhance the customer satisfaction levels.• Monitor development and progress of corporate deals and ensure quick action in case of any adverse development. Be on a look out to identify any unusual behaviour in the account and address the same proactively• Establish good liaison with customers for their day to day banking requirements and professionally manage security documentation requirements and affecting regular communication with customers about account status i.e. expiry of facilities and other matters

    RequirementsEducation and Experience • Degree in Economics or Finance or Business Management• 4 – 6 years of experience in Corporate banking with 2-3 years of exposure to Corporate Banking in the UAE. • Ideally incumbent should have had exposure to one or more emerging markets.• Corporate acumen and ability to prepare the credit proposals, financial analysis and strategies are essential.• The ability to forge close relationships with external constituents as a senior representative of the bank.

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    IT Help Desk Associate | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Supporting all employees with any IT issues across multiple locations in the region, the IT Help Desk Associate will provide all equipment coordination, basic troubleshooting and act as the first point of contact for all queries from the Dubai office. Our client is a management services professional organisation with offices across the world and a fantastic reputation as one of the leading consultancy firms. Therefore, there are strong opportunities for growth and development for IT graduates within this fast paced environment. We are seeking a well presented, customer centric and professional individual who creates a great first impression. You will be organised and pro-active in providing a 1st class service and support to regional employees, representing the IT team as an efficient and approachable problem solver. There will also be an opportunity for the successful individual to assist with ongoing projects such as regular asset upgrades and new technology testing and integration. You will also assist in the organisation of off-site repairs, the creation of user accounts, permissions and with the installation of audio-visual equipment, such as video conference units and projectors for both internal and external meetings at the Dubai location.

    The ideal candidate will have exceptional English language skills (Arabic fluency is also highly desirable) and be pro-active and resourceful in their day-to-day tasks. You should be able to work both independently and within a team to ensure all deadlines are met and provide consistent communication with all involved in the process, raising any important issues with your IT Manager. To be successful in this position you will hold an IT related degree, alongside excellent communication skills and a calm and proactive approach. You will utilise you study knowledge and relevant work experience to diagnose basic IT issues and escalate the more serious problems to the relevant team member. You will posses a minimum of 1 years work experience and a keen interest and aptitude in technology and technical issues including basic LAN and IP network knowledge and be accustomed to Windows 10, MAC OS, MS Office and Cloud file sharing.

    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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    Head of IT Infrastructure and Operations | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations, you will have a hands-on leadership role to ensure the successful running of the IT infrastructure, operations, and overall service delivery.Client DetailsA leading organisation going through exciting developments.Description* Lead the IT operations and manage the infrastructure to support and align with the overall business objectives.* Help define the policies and standards; take responsibility for governance and ensure compliance throughout the business.* Research, design and implement technical solutions for business needs.* Maintain and provide technical leadership, guarantee SLA’s are met, ensure IT infrastructure 24/7 availability, and overall capacity for recovery.* Document procedures, technical designs, performance reports, problem determination and update ticketing system.* Hands on infrastructure administration and provide 3rd level support when needed.* Coach, ensure knowledge transfer and mentor junior team members.* Lead the team to support the day-to-day IT operations related to the Firewall, networks and telecom, Servers, identity and access, security, patching, and endpoint management.* Be responsible for the Microsoft Office 365 and Azure environment.* Oversee backup management for disaster recovery and ensure maximum system availability and performance.* Control budgets and identify cost efficiency opportunities to ensure corporate policies and objectives are met within financial constraints.* Negotiate with technology service providers and ensure providers meet technical needs.* Support in the development and implementation of network and systems security operational policies and procedures that contribute to managing cyber security risks throughout the organization.Job Offer* Dynamic work environment* Attractive salary* Opportunity to work for a leading organisation

    * Fluency in the French and English language is an absolute must have.* You will have over 10 years of experience in IT Infrastructure and Operations with at least 5 years of leadership experience.* A strong background in a Microsoft environment with hands on experience with cloud, servers, Azure AD, security, etc.* Deployment experience of cloud technologies like Office 365, Azure, etc. * A strong knowledge of network management and security.* You would need to have experience of working in an industrial business (Oil and Gas, Construction, Waste Management, Mining, etc).* The ability to work with all types of IT related systems and can adapt and manage the integration of these into the existing network.* Strong communication and leadership 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