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    Assistant Account Manager – VirtuAccounts | Virtuzone

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Overview:The Assistant Account Manager – VirtuAccounts would be expected to manage the day-to-day accounting & reporting function of clients that have outsourced their bookkeeping to Virtuzone, in abidance with local & international accounting & tax regulations.Responsibilities:• Understanding business requirements and processes• Day to day accounting and bookkeeping of clients• Preparing financial statements and consolidating financial reports• Preparing management reports• Performing VAT registration and VAT return filings along with assisting the team on VAT queries• Preparing forecasts & budgets• Assisting in conducting annual external audits

    Desired Skills & Experience:• Minimum of 3-4 years experience in an Accounting or Auditing firm• Masters in Accounting and Finance. ACCA preferable• End-to-end knowledge detailed knowledge of UAE VAT with constant learning of new laws & amendments• Technically up-to-date with IFRS and other reporting standards• Highly proficient in English language• Highly capable in preparing & conducting management presentations • Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills• Good interpersonal skills• Good negotiation skills• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities• In-depth knowledge of multiple accounting software• Previous experience in outsourced bookkeeping & accounting

    Founded in 2009, Virtuzone’s mission is to remove the complexities of company setup in the UAE so that our clients can focus 100% on running their businesses. Whether you are a startup, a small business, or an individual simply requiring your own trade licence, with Virtuzone you won’t have to lose even a night’s sleep worrying about the red tape involved with the UAE free zone and mainland company setup process.

    That’s because we do all the heavy lifting for you. While the technical, administrative, and financial aspects of setting up a business in the UAE can seem challenging, with the right support the process is far more straightforward and affordable than you might think.

    Virtuzone provides just that type of support, and it’s what has led us to become the leading company setup specialists in Dubai and the UAE. More than 15,000 entrepreneurs have trusted us to set up their companies, and almost 90% of our clients renew their trade licence with us every year going forward. More

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    Relationship Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Manage the relationship and business of the customers- Be the focal point for the customers and internal departments- Develop and maintain relationship with clients to achieve business target – Provide the business plan and works closely with the Head to execute and deliver business plan- Prepare marketing proposal and participate negotiation with customers – Carry out customer due diligence and credit assessment work- Prepare and submit credit application for new business and credit review report for creditrating and credit limits for approval- Be familiarize with syndicated loan, bilateral loan and various financing products- Review and finalize financing documentation with customers and working team – Handle loan administration and post-lending management.- Conduct KYC, AML due diligence, ensure all businesses are complied with laws/regulations/guidelines/internalregulations or procedures.

    Objective of the role: Manage the relationship and business of a portfolio of customers Interactions: Reporting to the Head of the DepartmentPreferred University Subject: Finance, Economics Other Certifications obtained: CFA, FRM preferred

    In October 2008, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) formally entered into the Middle East region, establishing Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited (regulated by the DFSA) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (QFC) Branch (authorized by the QFCRA) in quick succession and commencing businesses. This enables ICBC to become the pioneer of China-owned banks in the Middle East region, and will, on the basis of its advanced market position, excellent client base, multiple product structure, strong innovative ability and prominent brand value, allows ICBC to support various infrastructure financing demands in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the greater Middle East, and comprehensively provide various financial services including international trade, domestic guarantee and oversea credit, project financing, to become the economic bridge and channel between China and the Middle East region.

    At the end of 2009, ICBC succeeded in acquiring a wholesale banking license from Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, which is seen as a big progress for ICBC in the Middle East region. Now a chain has been formed between the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha to provide more comprehensive financial services to ICBC clients in the region.

    ICBC will keep on improving its network within the Middle East region by relying on abundance of market resources, insistence on prioritizing commercial banking, striving to develop investment banking and asset management, so as to strengthen ICBC’s influence and competitiveness, and become the most influential and respectable bank in the region. More

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    Business Development Manager | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyOur client is a leading provider of Concierge Services in the UAE with a unique Fintech offering for the region. We are currently engaged on a mandate for a Russian speaking Business Development Manager.The RoleThe ideal candidate will have experience in all stages of the sales cycle. They should be confident with building new client relationship and maintaining existing ones. They should have evidence of strong skills and possess good negotiation skills. Preferably with experience in business development within luxury, concierge and Financial Services. The candidate will also have a good network within the GCC within the UHNW arena.Responsibilities* Build relationships with prospective clients* Maintain consistent contact with existing clients* Manage sales pipeline* Analyze market and establish competitive advantages* Track metrics to ensure targets are hit

    The Candidate* Bachelor’s degree* 3+ years in sales industry* Experience in full sales cycle including deal closing Demonstrated sales success* Excellent UHNW / HNW Contacts and Network* Strong negotiation skills* Strong communication and presentation skills* CRM experience is preferred* Russian Speaking is a must, with Arabic being advantageousSalary and BenefitsAED 20,000 – 25,000 per month

    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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    Russian Speaking Business Development Manager | Robert Half

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    Full Time

    The CompanyOur client is a leading provider of Concierge Services in the UAE with a unique Fintech offering for the region. We are currently engaged on a mandate for a Russian speaking Business Development Manager.The RoleThe ideal candidate will have experience in all stages of the sales cycle. They should be confident with building new client relationship and maintaining existing ones. They should have evidence of strong skills and possess good negotiation skills. Preferably with experience in business development within luxury, concierge and Financial Services. The candidate will also have a good network within the GCC within the UHNW arena.Responsibilities* Build relationships with prospective clients* Maintain consistent contact with existing clients* Manage sales pipeline* Analyze market and establish competitive advantages* Track metrics to ensure targets are hit

    The Candidate* Bachelor’s degree* 3+ years in sales industry* Experience in full sales cycle including deal closing Demonstrated sales success* Excellent UHNW / HNW Contacts and Network* Strong negotiation skills* Strong communication and presentation skills* CRM experience is preferred* Russian Speaking is a must, with Arabic being advantageousSalary and Benefits* AED 20,000 – 25,000 per month

    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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    Team Assistant – Arabic | Inspire Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A busy and rapidly growing investment company in Abu Dhabi is looking for a top level Team Assistant to support their Directors. Preferred: UAE NationalResponsibilities will include:• Managing busy diaries, including arranging interviews, meeting arrangements, travel itineraries and preparing any meeting agendas• Arranging events and business lunches. • Attending meetings with the Directors to take minutes in English & Arabic• Managing the filing system of documents• Meeting and greeting VIP’s and understanding protocol of dealing with such senior people• Creating high level power point presentations and excel reports• Liaising with all the direct reports of the Directors to ensure the management are aware of business developments• Act as gate keeper for the Directors

    • UAE Nationals preferred. Arabic native – essential.• Solid track history of working as a PA/EA/Team Assistant in the UAE• A mature personality, use your initiative, be pro-active and hard working. You must be a problem solver and willing to go the extra mile• A can-do attitude and be happy to roll your sleeves up and take on any task no matter how big or small.• Excellent level of English• Good sense of humour• Willing to work potentially long hours when business demands it• A team player who does not cause conflict• Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in each company as job hoppers will not be accepted.• You should have sound business acumen to ensure you can liaise with all senior management easily and quickly earn the respect of fellow employees. • Experience dealing with VIP’s • Advanced MS Office skills are required Thank you for your interest. All applications are viewed and evaluated according to the role requirements. We aim to contact shortlisted candidates within 2 weeks. As we often receive a high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to everyone. If you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. (LV)

    Inspire Selection is an award winning recruitment agency, headquartered in Dubai which recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations – from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing including Digital Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Higher Education. More

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    Team Leader – Corporate Services | Rethink

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Key ResponsibilitiesAssist Clients with their structuring needs through:Adhoc Services• Administration of client bank accounts• Assisting client for Free zones and Embassy Attestation of various Company Documents• Maintaining client entity records in line with operational procedures• Preparing a monthly and quarterly report for use by the management and/or to facilitate monitoring of recurrent tasks. • Arranging Amalgamation of Companies, Drafting of Amalgamation Agreement• Economic Substance Regulation (ESR): Filling of ESR Notification and Reporting to FTA• Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Declaration: Assisting client for filling UBO Declaration as per Guidelines of Cabinet Resolution• Handling client inquiries for structuring of various vehicles (company, trust, foundation, e.g.) in all UAE jurisdictions, Free Zones and abroad, via phone, e-mail or personal meeting, with an emphasis on timing and quality• Oversee and manage Adhoc team including daily team meetings• Manage files during absences within team• Be the first point of contact for escalation of client issues and report to Team Manager for any issues

    Experience & Qualifications• At least 4 – 5 years’ experience in a corporate service provider, private family office or private client law firm• Knowledge, experience and exposure of free zones and the UAE’s federal regulatory regime; • GraduateOther expertise • Proficient in MS Office (MS word & MS excel etc.)Essential characteristics • Confident and presentable• Culturally aware and sensitive to clients and colleagues• Flexibility to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English• Experience working with people of different backgrounds and a high level of cultural competency • The ability to juggle and track multiple tasks and responsibilities • Demonstrated commitment to the success of co-workers and to the organizational mission.

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

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

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    IT Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    “•Be resposible for the operation and maintenance of Network devices(Router/Swith),UPS and Server. •Provide ITsupport services and be in charge of day to day IT operations. •Install and conduct testing of the systems to ensure their normal operation •Resolve the various problems arising from IT application systems and liaison with software vendor/local network service provider. •Be responsible for some development work.Discuss with the business department to form a requirements specification.Discuss the specific implementation plan with the development center and follow up the progress •Ability to communicate in Chinese and in English.• Complete other tasks assigned by the Head/Deputy Head of Banking Department.”

    Interactions: Reporting to the Head of the Department Other interactions: The other Dept. of the BranchUniversity Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT/Information Security/Network /Software or related field from a reputed universityOther Certifications obtained: With Network engineer certification Electrician certification would be a plus Specialist Knowledge• With IT back office experience. • With knowledge on network, server, infrastructure of server room and development.” Soft Skills and Personality Strait • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with varied needs from different dept.• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal-fluency in English is essential

    In October 2008, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) formally entered into the Middle East region, establishing Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited (regulated by the DFSA) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (QFC) Branch (authorized by the QFCRA) in quick succession and commencing businesses. This enables ICBC to become the pioneer of China-owned banks in the Middle East region, and will, on the basis of its advanced market position, excellent client base, multiple product structure, strong innovative ability and prominent brand value, allows ICBC to support various infrastructure financing demands in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the greater Middle East, and comprehensively provide various financial services including international trade, domestic guarantee and oversea credit, project financing, to become the economic bridge and channel between China and the Middle East region.

    At the end of 2009, ICBC succeeded in acquiring a wholesale banking license from Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, which is seen as a big progress for ICBC in the Middle East region. Now a chain has been formed between the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha to provide more comprehensive financial services to ICBC clients in the region.

    ICBC will keep on improving its network within the Middle East region by relying on abundance of market resources, insistence on prioritizing commercial banking, striving to develop investment banking and asset management, so as to strengthen ICBC’s influence and competitiveness, and become the most influential and respectable bank in the region. More

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    Assistant Operation Manager/Operation Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assist to operate the Bank’s transaction monitoring system, suspicious transaction monitoring system and other system;Assist to perform the due diligence investigation of the clearing business;Assist to analyze the clearing data and create the relevant report;Assist to update the regulations and internal protocols;Any other responsibility assigned by the Bank from time to time on the basis of requirement

    Reporting to the Head of the Department Compliance Department, FI Department and Treasury Department University Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or accounting or related major from a reputed UniversityNature and Length of Previous Experience: Minimum 3 years of working experience in Banking industry. Specialist Knowledge: Statistic Analysis Skills

    In October 2008, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) formally entered into the Middle East region, establishing Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited (regulated by the DFSA) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (QFC) Branch (authorized by the QFCRA) in quick succession and commencing businesses. This enables ICBC to become the pioneer of China-owned banks in the Middle East region, and will, on the basis of its advanced market position, excellent client base, multiple product structure, strong innovative ability and prominent brand value, allows ICBC to support various infrastructure financing demands in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the greater Middle East, and comprehensively provide various financial services including international trade, domestic guarantee and oversea credit, project financing, to become the economic bridge and channel between China and the Middle East region.

    At the end of 2009, ICBC succeeded in acquiring a wholesale banking license from Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, which is seen as a big progress for ICBC in the Middle East region. Now a chain has been formed between the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha to provide more comprehensive financial services to ICBC clients in the region.

    ICBC will keep on improving its network within the Middle East region by relying on abundance of market resources, insistence on prioritizing commercial banking, striving to develop investment banking and asset management, so as to strengthen ICBC’s influence and competitiveness, and become the most influential and respectable bank in the region. More