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    Manager – Valuations | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The role will involve building network and assisting clients through leading engagements across valuations for reporting, PPA, divestments, joint ventures, M&A transactions, etc while managing both internal and external stakeholdersClient DetailsThe client is a multinational consultancy providing services across assurance, financial advisory, corporate finance, IT, tax and M&A to clients across various sectors.Reporting to the Partner/Director, the role will involve the following responsibilities:* Develop financial models for assessing key financial drivers for conducting valuations and sensitivities* Prepare workplan, budgets and time line for engagements* Assist Partners/Directors in developing business and client meetings* Present valuation findings internally and externally to clients* Conduct industry and market research* Responsible for engagement management and risk management* Manage and train junior staff in technical valuations skills, industry knowledge and soft skills.* Take part in various internal initiatives (digitization, industry specialization, value creationJob OfferGreat exposure and excellent compensation

    * A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Management/Economics * 5-7 years of relevant experience within corporate finance/valuation with a consultancy* ACA/ACCA/CA/CPA/CBV/ASA/CFA is a strong preference* Strong leadership and management skills * Strong business development skills or/and excellent knowledge of the market* Excellent English language communication skills, including report writing

    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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    Analytics & Data Science Specialist | Command MENA

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Analytics & Data Science Specialist – Based in Dubai (TAX FREE)Our client is a true boutique management consulting and advisory practice working in a dedicated niche, working with governments, federations, and corporates, they provide independent, strategic advice to senior executives on their most critical and complex challenges in the Middle East, UK and Europe, and Asia Pacific.Our client is disrupting the international consulting market and due to this is undergoing a period of rapid growth with staff numbers doubling over the last 12 month and with plans for expansion in all regions. To support this growth and demand from clients they are building a global analytics and data science practice area to lead development of a global benchmarking platform with proprietary and secondary data sources and drive business development for analytics and data science solutions for clients.This position will report report directly to the clients international leadership team and will be accountable for success of the Analytics and Data Science function, working alongside the existing Expert Manager.Responsibilities include:- Benchmarking platform development- Analytics & Data Science practice area expansion- Analytics & Data Science specialist support- Leadership and Data Champion

    – Minimum 10+ years in a top tier professional services firm (eg. Management Consulting) or data solution company in sports as a high performing partner/director (or equivalent)- Previous experience leading the development of benchmarking solutions.- Demonstrable experience in managing mixed teams of data analysts/scientists and consultants.- Strong knowledge and experience in building data solutions, using advanced data analysis and visualisation methods in client environments.If you are sitting in a role for and wondering where you next move to Director/Partner Level and feel that you have something to offer and feel stifled and looked over at your current company. Please reach out directly as our client offers an innovative and collaborative work environment where everyone is heard and has something to offer.

    Command MENA has been successfully partnering with clients and candidates since 2005. We have worked on human resources & talent acquisition assignments for clients throughout the Asia Pacific region, Middle East, Europe and the Americas.

    During this period of time we have successfully sourced highly skilled and multilingual talents both locally and from around the globe.

    As a company we take a consultative approach to meeting your human resources & talent management requirements. Taking the time to understand your needs, we think laterally to isolate candidates’ critical skills. We have proven understanding of the dynamics of various markets and we bring a fresh perspective to your challenges in sourcing creative staff.

    Our team of consultants specialise in a variety of sectors and take real pride in their work. We work in a number of specialist sectors; succesfully delivering human resources campaigns to Fortune 1000 & major international companies through to smaller boutique & specialist companies. More

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    Power BI Developer | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Power BI Developer Employment Type: Full timeSalary: up to 25K AED all-inclusive depending on the experience and qualifications Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE About the Client:A highly recognized international group handling Information Technology & Services located in Abu Dhabi. Job Description:- Create advanced reports in Power BI with latest standards and Industry Practices – Provide good DAX, data modelling and basic M (Power Query Editor) capability- Lead the Offshore Team when it comes to project coordination etc- Implement reports and real-time dashboards using PowerBI or similar tools- Handle offshore team coordination

    Qualifications:- Open to Arabic nationals – 50 years old and below- Minimum 7 years of experience in the same role- Advanced knowledge in Power BI, Python and Azure Data Lake- Experience working in cloud environment and support and maintenance of the Power BI Track- Candidates who can join immediately will be prioritized

    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

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    Accountant | A Professional Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, And Advisory Firm

    Employment:

    Full Time

    When you work with us, you will build a great career through accounting and have exposure to tax, audit, and financial advisory. Your accounting training and experience will include using your technical accounting knowledge in line with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).The successful candidate must be driven to succeed, available for frequent local and international travel, undertake various assignments including compliance and consultancy services, and to a certain limit IFRS and financial statements audits and procedures in an efficient and professional manner. The candidate must be meticulous and analytical. The role will also involve client-facing. This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced big 4 firm partner team. The team are driven to succeed and strive to provide real value to our clients.Responsibilities:• Process and post daily and regular accounting transactions, JEs, PVs, adjustments, etc.• Perform monthly and regular reconciliations, bank, debtors, payables, etc.• Produce reliable and timely financial reporting, including financial statements, ARs and APs ageing reports, tax and VAT reporting, etc.• Plan and oversee regular reviews, including compliance and auditing process• Perform effective risk and control assessments• Complete audits on time and submit reports to auditing manager• Updated knowledge of applicable laws and regulations• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and accounting software• Strong mathematical and analytical skills• Attention to detail• Organizational and leadership abilities• Integrity and reliability• Maintaining financials and clients confidentiality• Manage and facilitate routine VAT seminars to clients and potential clients.• Prepare technical VAT documents and communications for clients.• Frequent travel to client sites for VAT work/meetings.• Working with finance and commercial teams to support billing arrangements. Provide internal and external training to develop the team and clients.• Provide VAT consultancy services to clients such as Outputs and Inputs Tax reviews and compliance; Contract reviews; any ad-hoc work required by clients to meet their VAT statutory obligations.

    Essential skills:• Related fields experience• Talented fresh graduates welcome to apply• Good communication, coaching and presentation skills• Excellent IT skills – in particular, the use of Microsoft Office applicationsQualifications:• Related fields experience• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics or Business Administration, VAT Diploma is a plus• Professional certification in taxation and accounting is a plus.

    A professional public accounting, Audit, Tax, and Advisory firm. More

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    Associate HR & Admin Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Responsibilities:- Handle the calls, visitors, couriers etc at the front desk of the branch in the absence of Receptionist. – Organize and schedule meetings and appointments.- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.- Assist the admin team in visa processing for the employees and selected candidates, as and when required. – Participate in the improvement of the bank’s HR management and comprehensive management policies, systems and procedures.- Participate in the research on branch HR management, organizational structure and business development.- Participate in secretarial work such as drafting comprehensive materials, organizing meetings and writing meeting minutes.- Participate in the supervision and management of branch security, property and vehicle management and other administrative and logistics work.- Responsible for coordinating and liaising between the company and government organizations/authorities and provide a key inter-face between two.- Responsible for the transportation arrangement of the top management of the branch. – Handle all kinds of routine administration processes like office management and maintenance; support the other departments whenever related issues are faced; co-ordinate with external vendors, Head Office and regional team. – Any other responsibility assigned by the bank or person in charge of the department from time to time on the basis of requirement.

    – Proficiency in MS Office.- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work- Attention to detail and problem solving skills.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.- Minimum 2 year of experience in the field or in a related area.- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field.- Fluency in English is a must. Speak Chinese would be an advantage.

    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) is China’s largest bank and the largest bank in the world. It is one of China’s “Big Four” state-owned commercial banks (the other three being the Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank). It is the largest bank in the world in terms of market value, the world’s largest bank by deposits, and the world’s most profitable bank.

    In October 2008, the opening of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited ( regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority) allows ICBC to become the pioneer among the Chinese financial institutions for the Middle East market. With strong support from its Head Office located in Beijing, ICBC Middle East support the financial needs of the UAE and the Middle East area, provide a comprehensive international trade,overseas financing against domestic support, project finance, clearing and settlement, and a series of financial services, become a link of economic and trade exchanges between China and Middle region. More

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    Office Manager – Asset Management / Financial Services | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are seeking an experienced Office Manager who has exposure to HR, Facilities and KYC client onboarding operations for our established client in DIFC. The position has diverse responsibilities, and it will manage the general administration function of the office for the MENA region. The role is a hybrid and there is considerable emphasis on HR operations and administration, encompassing recruitment, on and off boarding, inductions and managing the appraisal process. Full implementation of management strategies and initiatives is required and strong employee engagement skills. You will be able to mentor and develop the Administrator and ensure the office operates smoothly and functionally as a unit. The role will report to senior leadership executives and assist with roadshows and investor relations events as they start resuming and coordinating closely with both corporate and private clients. There will be considerable client onboarding with KYC due diligence and compliance administration, in terms of reporting and conflict monitoring. Hence, it is a requirement that candidates have relevant industry experience, from within either a law firm, investment bank or private equity/asset management firm previously.

    We are looking for a true professional; who has worked in a broad-based role within the above specified sectors for ideally for between 3-5 years in the UAE. 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. Corporate appearance and immaculate presentation is key in representing this amazing office and its business.

    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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    Receptionist | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are working with a global consultancy firm based in the UK who are looking at hiring a Receptionist for their Dubai office. This receptionist role will see you be responsible for delivering a high level of service across a specified office. You will act as first point of contact for incoming calls and visitors. Duties include but are not limited to: Reception (meet and greet), meeting room set up, diary management, expense processing, general administrative support and keeping the client database managed and updated. In addition, you will be responsible for directing incoming calls appropriately, taking messages or dealing with where possible and also dealing with post and couriers. You will also provide general support to staff visiting from overseas offices as required.This is a full time role working Sunday to Thursday, from 9.00 to 5:30pm.

    To be successful for this role you must have excellent communication skills in English and have great computer skills. Ideally you should have a minimum of 2 years of administrative experience. You must have a positive and flexible approach and excellent organisational and detail-oriented skills, and able to prioritise workload. Preference will be given to Western educated candidates and those who are immediately available.

    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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    Personal Assistant | A Professional Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, And Advisory Firm

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for a competent Personal Assistant with an accounting or/and IT background to provide personalized professional, logistical and administrative and accounting support in a well-organized and timely manner. You will work on a one-to-one basis with the Managing Partner on a variety of tasks related to the executive’s working life and communication. Enhances executive’s effectiveness by providing information management support; representing the executive to others.Responsibilities:• Able to understand accounting and auditing business and perform specific trained tasks • Act as the point of contact between the executives and internal/external clients• Undertake the tasks of receiving calls, take messages and routing correspondence• Handle requests and queries appropriately• Maintain diary, arrange meetings and appointments and provide reminders• Make travel arrangements• Take dictation and minutes and accurately enter data• Monitor office supplies and research advantageous deals or suppliers• Produce reports, presentations and briefs• Develop and carry out an efficient documentation and filing system• Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.• Conserves executive’s time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications.• Maintains executive’s appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.• Represents the executive by attending meetings with the executive, or in the executive’s absence; taking minutes of meetings, speaking for the executive.• Welcomes guests and customers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.• Completes projects by assigning work to clerical staff; following up on results.• Prepares reports by collecting and analyzing information.• Secures information by completing data base backups.• Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions.• Maintains office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.• Records and bookkeeping.

    • Writing Skills, Reporting Skills, Supply Management, Scheduling, Microsoft Office Skills, Organization, Time Management, Presentation Skills, Equipment Maintenance, Travel Logistics, Verbal Communication.• Enthusiastic, hard-working, positive, excited about your role and contributions.• Finance and accounting or auditing background would be advantageous, as well as Social media and website maintenance knowledge.

    A professional public accounting, Audit, Tax, and Advisory firm. More