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    Head of Retail Technology | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Role* Act as the focal point and ultimately the Technology leader for all Retail and Supply Chain Technology solutions, advising your stakeholders on the Technology roadmap as well as the wider Group Technology roadmap across the Technology Leadership Team* Partner with business subject-matter experts to elicit and translate business requirements into technology solutions & strategic direction.* Responsible for the design, execution and delivery of products and technology, delivering them through an Agile methodology and product teams* Undertake high level technical architecture & design oversight of the Retail & Supply Chain products working with product development teams both onshore/o?shore and 3rd parties.* Understand and have a good working knowledge of retail and supply chain business landscapes as well as a familiarization of processes within the retail and supply chain domains cross industry* Identify opportunities for innovation & support the development and delivery of the Business Technology Partners strategy and roadmap.

    * A minimum of 10 years’ experience is required working in technology related environments as a Head of Technology, Technical Architect, Functional Consultant* Experience delivering and managing complex solutions (multi-platform, multi-technology, 3rd parties).* It is crucial to have experience in the application of technology to business processes and to have a good understanding of Retail and Supply Chain as an industry sector.* Experience of Agile and Waterfall software development lifecycles. Previous experience of software development / coding during their career.* Demonstrated experience in retail systems such as ERP, WMS and other supply chain systems.* Experience working on integration technologies and a good understanding of API design patterns and frameworks, micro services, API gateways, API security etc.* Hands on delivery experience in delivery frameworks – Agile and Waterfall* Possess a strong technical and functional experience in Retail and Enterprise applications, such as Oracle Retail, Oracle EBS, SAP Retail, warehouse management, order management etc.* Understanding of the Middle East markets and key players knowledge is preferable* Strong leadership and collaboration with senior stakeholders* Entrepreneurial and innovative approach to business value creationSalaryCompetitive salary and benefits

    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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    Salesforce Functional Specialist | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    You’ll work as a Salesforce Functional Specialist who will communicate with stakeholders and use your ability to translate technical requirements.Client DetailsYou’ll join a leading salesforce consultancy. You’ll be working with onsite with clients that are developing and building their salesforce platforms.Description* Liaise between stakeholders and implementations team reporting on the implementation status* Provide coaching and consulting around Salesforce best practices* Collaborating with stakeholders to iterate, build, and improve existing process* Support and document third-party entities with changes of configurationJob Offer* Ability to develop your communication skill with various stakeholders* Develop and implement Salesforce in several different environments* Further your experience within consultancy

    * At least 4 years of experience with implementations * Advanced Salesforce and Sitecore experience and knowledge of configurations and their cloud solutions * A CRM background with expertise in process design and implementation* Experience of CRM software’s (Vantive, Peoplesoft, NetSuite, Siebel or Clarify)

    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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    Experienced Hire Recruiter for an International Management Consulting Firm | RecruitMe FZE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Primary duties and responsibilities• Support in planning and implementation of experienced hire recruitment (manager and principal hires)• Work closely with practice area leads and recruiting points of contact (PoCs) to capture needs, profile briefs and target hires. Maintain ongoing communication (verbal and written) with practice area POCs, presenting pipeline updates, challenges and seeking feedback on improvements• Engage with search firms, effectively communicating firm’s value proposition, profile briefs, timelines, targets and follow up to ensure success• Explore new channels for sourcing experienced hires, facilitate contracts and negotiate terms as needed• Conduct talent mapping and seek input from internal stakeholders on profiles• Apply initial screening on profiles before sharing with the practice area PoCs. Provide PoCs with a summary of the candidate qualification, profile, and suggested level slotting• Implement initiatives to increase convergence of issued offers• Drive and maintain momentum in candidate pipeline by ensuring a timely recruiting process within the team – from screening and interview scheduling, to capturing outcomes and offer issuance• Work closely with team members and practice area POCs to ensure positive candidate experience by ensuring timely touchpoints and quick turnarounds. Re-think and streamline existing processes to improve on targets (time to hire/# hires)• Conduct analyses and share reports on experienced hiring (ex: performance of hires by channel/source, pain points in the funnel to increase offers etc..)• Support and contribute to improvements on the experienced hiring process/experience by identifying challenges/obstacles in the process with stakeholders (practice/candidate/recruiting

    • University Degree, HR specialization a plus• 6-7 years of relevant experience in recruiting, specifically in senior level talent acquisition• Experience in a professional service firms or search firms• Proficient in English and Arabic (a plus)• Strong interpersonal and communication skills• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills• Ability to multitask and work under pressure• Comfortable with interacting and communicating with senior members of the firm• Ability to work well in a team• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills• Ability to prioritize work and follow through• Ability to be flexible and seamlessly respond to shifting priorities• High accountability for results• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point); Digital systems proficiency is a plus

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

    What we do:

    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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    Client Relations Executive | Creative Zone

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The job holder is required to mainly assist any customer that interacts with the company through various channels such as phone calls, email, live chat, face-to-face interaction, etc. As our company will be in ‘start-up’ mode, you may also be required to assist in all and any other departments during your employment, in order to help the company achieve its goals and objectives to grow gain, and retain clients, ensure smooth operational procedures and successfully grow its position in the market. Your responsibilities may extend to sales, operations, and any other critical business functions required to ensure the success of the company.- Work effectively to achieve individual and department goals and objectives and strive consistently to create outstanding customer engagement.- Provide a high level of customer service and professionalism taking into account the unique needs of clients and delivering personal and tailored support to resolve complex customer issues.- Problem solves and takes decisions in a timely manner in order to resolve and exceed customers’ expectations. – Maintain a thorough knowledge of all departments, products, and services in order to provide customers with accurate information.- Coordinate effectively with other departments to ensure efficient and swift resolution of client requests.- Ensure all tickets are actioned in accordance with departmental targets and agreed service levels.- Highlight opportunities and suggest solutions to improve procedures, technology, and service so that the company can provide excellence to all customers.

    Salary:
    AED
    8,000 to 12,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    University Qualifications: Bachelors DegreeNature and length of previous experience: at least 2+ years’ demonstrably successful experience in a customer-facing relationship role.Language Fluency: EnglishCurrent Location: United Arab Emirates

    Welcome to CREATIVE ZONE!

    We are a team of company registration professionals who are passionate about bringing the dreams of aspiring entrepreneurs and SME’s to life.

    We believe in providing you not only with your company’s documentation, but also equipping you with the necessary tools to promote, develop and grow your business.

    We are a business setup company with a difference – our work doesn’t end with the issuance of your trade license & residency visa – it starts there! More

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    Python Developer | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Recruiting for a Python Developer for a global leading client in the energy sector.The role includes but not limated to:- Gathering and addressing technical and design requirements. – Implementing new features requested by the business and trading team. – Participate in the entire application lifecycle mainly focusing on coding, debugging and testing. – Troubleshoot and debug applications.

    The successful candidate will ideally have:- 3 years experience working with Python coding language- Experience in Relational Databases (MySQL, SQL Server or PostgreSQL)- Experience in non-relational databases (Mongo DB, Cassandra)

    Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite’s team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering.

    We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties. More

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    Chief Investment Officer | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are currently sourcing a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for a leading UAE holding and investment group. This newly created position will be an exciting role for a leading and senior investment professional whom is looking for a hands-on, proactive and autonomous mandate and business environment. As the investment lead, the CIO will take overall responsibility for the implementation and execution of the group investment strategy, aligned closely with mandated coverage and objectives set by the Board of Directors. This remit, across a range of asset classes, will take operational responsibility across the sourcing, due diligence and execution of deals and investment transactions whilst also being at the frontline of any dealings with financial institutions, brokerages or advisory firms. The CIO also will have ownership of investment and compliance monitoring, whilst overseeing any internal and external reporting requirements, to either shareholders, senior management or financing syndications. This would also span any audit and legal checking processes; to ensure strict governance and strong analytical appraisal tools.

    The client is looking to identify a senior qualified professional, with a minimum of 15 years’ experience, across both buy-side and sell-side platforms and institutions. In conjunction, the client will look for an individual whom can demonstrate a broad knowledge across a range of asset classes, to allow for a strong advisory capability, complementing both existing and prospective investment opportunities and any diversification. The client will most certainly look for a CFA qualified candidate whom is also well-versed within the UAE and/or GCC market; with a demonstrable track record of both entry and exit strategies across the investment arena. In conjunction to this technical assessment, the client will also require a candidate with a strong commercial gravitas and a managerial capability to oversee, upskill and succession-plan across the team. Finally and of equal importance, the client will look for a candidate whom can manage and introduce strong relationships, across all functional disciplines within the role, to ensure strong channels of communication and understanding at all points within the investment cycle (origination through to execution or divestment).

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    Accountant | Madi International

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES- Prepare the financial & inventory reports on a daily, weekly & monthly basis as requested by the corporate office.- Prepare the yearly tax on profit and tax on dividend distribution in cooperation with the external auditor – Manage vat declaration quarterly – Prepare the taxes on salaries as per the MOF – Prepare the NSSF declaration monthly – Dealing with Auditors and providing them with all needed information. – Establish relations with banks and prepare files whenever required – Prepare the collection target monthly – Prepare the collection report daily – Review, discuss and follow up on the collection – Dealing with Internal Auditors and provide all the information and support and implement the suggestion given by them in consultation with Corporate Finance- Review the GL Accounts on monthly basis. – Inter-Company Reconciliations by 6th of each month – Prepare the Monthly financial statements by the 10th of each month – Review of all kinds of expenses and suggestions for cost reduction.- Prepare Bank Reconciliation of All the banks by the 8th of each month. – Employee clearance files to ensure the accuracy of the settlement claim and recovery of any pending dues. – Implementation of all policies and procedures issued by the Corporate Office. – Prepare the annual budget for the company (as per the format) and variance report as and when required. – Maintain the inventory level – Check the Daily collection with receipts & journals from Locations. (As per the new receipt process). – Assist the Corporate Office in establishing the internal control and other works. – Review the Monthly Payroll before sending it to CO for signature. – Generate the Fixed assets and Depreciation schedule as requested by the Head office- Keep the physical inventory of FA reconciled at all times. – Maintaining employee Files- Implement the Visual Dolphin system in full. – Manage the local/foreign suppliers’ payments – Allocate the shipment’s expenses to the GRNs and close the shipment – Review the supplier’s reconciliation quarterly and submit the report to CO. – Review of the sales commission as per the approved policy from CO before disbursement on monthly basis. – All the foreign currency payments should be checked to ensure the best exchange rates in the market for the day. – update the currency exchange rate on the visual dolphin on a monthly basis – Submission of reports to insurance companies- Keeping record of all contracts and Ministry of Labor registrations – Maintain full and accurate client legal database – Creating New Accounts (Cash/Credit) On the system based on the company’s policy – Approving the daily sales orders based on the set credit policy – Dealing with customer queries and resolving any issue that might arise – Working towards achieving the maximum amount from the bad debt – Coordinate with the Accounts Dep. to ensure payments are allocated properly – Managing the legal portfolio (Criminal Cases) and ensuring max. number of cases are resolved – Follow up with lawyer & collection agency and provide all the supportive documents. – Overlooking Supply Chain, Credit and HR- Any other work assigned to you by Corporate Office and by GM.

    Responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. Well Versed with ERP/SAP

    We laid the foundation of Madi International in the year 1991, and for over 29 years, we have been on a mission to transform & elevate the beauty space. We started our business in Dubai and today, we are successfully operating in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Lebanon.

    We aim to continue working & partnering with the most reputable local and international beauty brands and deliver the best services in the premium professional health & beauty industry. When it comes to beauty, we want to be the partners that you can trust for your hair, skin and wellness.

    The idea of beauty is always shifting! We are doing our bit to make it more inclusive and more diverse. We hope to redefine the conventional beauty standards and help everyone feel beautiful, inside and out. More

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    Lead Market Research and Innovation | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Lead Market Research and InnovationEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 35K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Abu Dhabi, UAEAbout the Client: One of the leading markets for trading securities; including shares issued by public joint stock companies, bonds issued by governments or corporations, exchange traded funds, and any other financial instruments approved by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)Job Description: – Lead the effective implementation of Market Development Department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.- Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction- Undertake extensive research on customer trends and needs, existing and upcoming product and services offerings in the market – Leads, assigns, and manages the innovation projects based on the company schedules – Train and develops the innovation team. Communicates performance expectations to employees and delivers feedback as required.

    Qualifications: – Open to Arabic, Asian, and European nationality- 45 years old and below- Bachelor’s degree majoring in Finance, Economy, Business Administration or any relevant degree – Must have at least 6 years experience in Financial or Exchange Business in Market Research, Research and Development

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More