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    Senior Accountant | Rethink

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A boutique accounting, compliance consultancy, audit, HR consultancy, VAT Advisory services and business advisory firm with offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, focused on providing entrepreneurial businesses of varying sizes with timely, proactive and customized business solutions from start-up and early development to the latest stages of a business lifecycle.Key Responsibilities:• Monthly accounting and reporting services for clients, including on boarding, proposals and client relationship mgmt.• Act as DFSA & FSRA Authorised Individual for financial control / budgeting & reporting and compliance support for clients.• Act as DFSA & FSRA Authorised Individual for submission of quarterly and annual financial reports as per DFSA or FSRA guidelines.• Maintain statement of capital adequacy for internal and DFSA and FSRA reporting purpose• Perform bank and cash reconciliation, clearing reconciling items, and assisting with process changes to reduce reconciliation issues• Process journal entries and gather supporting documentation for all entities.• Analyze and reconcile accounts related to all assigned entities on a monthly basis.• Analyze account activity to identify corrections and reclassify based on the nature of the account.• Assist in preparation of monthly trial balance reports, income statements, balance sheets and cash flow forecast reports.• Assist in preparation of annual budget• Preparation of accounts for yearly audit and assist auditors• Analyze and report on financial status including income statement variances, communicating financial results to management.• Have a strong understanding of VAT rules and application of those rules on transactions• Ability to do checks on monthly VAT reports and prepare information related to VAT returns• Work with outsourced Finance Managers for month/year end reporting and closing activities

    Essential characteristics:• Strong Accounting skills and team management experience• Relationship management experience• Financial Modelling and advance excel skills• At least 5-8 years of experience in accounting or business advisory.• Perfect written and spoken English• Excellent technical and systems skill.• High level of communication skills.• Highly discrete and able to uphold the utmost confidentiality.• Self-confident and very proactive.• Prepared to be hands-on to achieve results and maintain deadlines.• Important characteristics• Experienced with system and process implementation.• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of client companies and related parties.• Confident and presentable.• Desire to work in a fast-growing start-up type environment and have their hands in multiple areas of the business.• Culturally aware and sensitive.• International business experience.

    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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    Senior Sales Executive / Sales Officer | Invex Commercial Brokers LLC

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Identify prospects within UAE for Personal Finance/Personal Loans• Tele calling and cold calling for banking facility to salaried individuals in UAE• Meeting Customer Expectations and able to provide complete banking solutions

    Salary:
    AED
    5,000 to 7,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • 2-3 years UAE Banking Experience required in credit cards and Personal loans• Native Arabic Speaker and English as 2nd Language for personal loans• Fixed Salary between 5K – 7K + Visa + attractive commission• Banking Experience is Must• Good personality & excellent selling skills• Strong communication & relationship building skills

    INVEX, a Dubai based outsourcing company setup to provide services and solutions to their business processes that are above excellence.

    Be it revenue generating process or business support process we are available with best fit solutions to the needs of our clients in the Banking & Service Sectors. It is managed and operated by highly skilled professionals from banking & service domain.

    INVEX is a subsidiary of ILANZ (established in 2009) having satisfied clients from various industries like Banking, Defense and Securities, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Transportation, Healthcare and Hospitality, Across the MEA region
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    Advance Technical Support Engineer | Manpower Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The role is split into three distinct areas:Reactive support:• The ATS Engineers primary job is to use his/her technical expertise to provide solutions to complex support issues in their specific knowledge areas. • He/she will be engaged when a relevant elevation trigger, documented in the Elevation Process, has been met (eg a complex case not solvable by the Contact Centre, two failed on-site visits, customer/Partner request, CLIENT management request)Specific tasks include some or all of the following:• Rapid response to Print Partners complex technical issues, both remote and on-site• Manage GBU elevation process for technical issues, focusing on rapid turn-around-time• Manage technical support request from the Customer Relationship Team (CRT). Business Escalation Team (BES), CS Management, business partners etc.• Contribute to business retention and growth by providing technical support to the sales teams (HW and Support), as requested.• Integrate technical knowledge and business understanding to create solutions for customers by collaborating with other internal functions and GBUs when necessaryPro-active role:The ATS Engineers’ pro-active role will include some or all of the following:• Be the focal point for collecting, documenting and sharing product technical knowledge and solutions, provided by the GBU with EMEA repair partners through Technical Briefings, Newsletters, training events and technical reviews with Channel Partners• Analysis of quality and operational data, together with QPMs, to identify issues, root causes, and propose solutions/corrective action plans for solving• Contribute to ensure the technical readiness of support partners delivering support services for CLIENT products – Channel, Managed Print Services (MPS), Direct business. Includes reviewing feasibility of new product introduction plans for EMEA and associated product training.• Collaborate with the Global Business Unit (GBU), Global Support Engineering (GSE), field operations, repair partners and other stakeholders to improve the support experience• Apply project management techniques and advanced subject matter knowledge to resolve complex business issues (Expert)Channel Partner support:When required, the following activities may be required:• The single point of contact for Country Partner Service Managers and Channel Partner’s technical staff for technical support required for supporting CLIENT’s Print portfolio• Support CLIENT Country Partner Service Managers consultations with Partner delivery teams in planning, delivering, and managing complex support solutions for office printing solutions.• support monthly/quarterly reviews with Partners and support corrective action plans – led by Service Managers

    • University Qualifications: Bachelors in IT Hardware• Nature and length of previous experience: Do you have minimum 4 years experience managing IT hardware issue with Printers• Soft Skills and Personality traits: Good Communication• Age Range: NA• Gender Preference: NA• Nationality Preference: NA• Language Fluency: English• Current Location: UAE

    We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

    ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world’s most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise – 3600 offices in over 80 countries – we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

    ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership.
    Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

    Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

    IT & Telecommunications
    Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
    Banking, Finance & Legal
    Sales & Business Development
    Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
    Human Resources & Training
    Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
    Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
    Executive Recruitment
    Emiratization Solutions
    Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
    Managed Service Provider Solutions
    Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
    Outsourced Staffing Solutions More

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    Cloud Pre-Sales Consultant | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • This position will be responsible to provide ongoing support to our new and existing customer base, serving as a key technical resource advising new customers (SMB, Enterprise, Government) on why to invest in cloud portfolio.• Assisting with proposal writing/technical responses for Cloud/Managed IT Services opportunities. • Serve as the technical point of contact on customer pre-sales engagements• Design engineering of public cloud (experience with maintaining, configuring, and operating components of cloud environments required).• Communicate effectively with the sales team along with other internal/external parties.• Educate customers on the value organization proposition• Develop the technical architecture and design of cloud and hybrid environments.• Works with Professional Services Managers, Sales, Project Managers, and Customers to manage expectations and timelines to ensure satisfaction.

    • Any public cloud vendors solution architect certifications such as (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Huawei Cloud etc).• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any related field• 7+ years of experience in technology/software sales, pre-sales, or technical consulting in customer-facing roles• Strong verbal and written communication skills• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges• Good understand in hybrid Cloud solutions such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and other leading hyperconverged solutions and related infrastructure services.• Demonstrated collaborative attitude, both internally and externally.• Experienced in capturing and deciphering requirements from informal conversations and formal documents to map RFX/PQQ requirements to Services, Solutions, and Offerings.• Work with executive level stakeholders/clients to understand issues in technology space and be able to provide Strategic Communications Cloud solutions to address these issues through a professional service engagement.• Outstanding presentation and communication skills, especially with senior level stakeholders.• Strong hands-on experience in technical pre-sales technical understanding of Cloud technologies across multiple Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) including: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.• Demonstrated understanding of modern approaches to Cloud infrastructure, software development, and legacy systems modernization.

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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    Senior Telecoms Engineer | Qatargas

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose • Support major business functions and provides detailed and in depth specialized IT/Telecommunication technical expertise. • Key role in project delivery.• Works under general direction within a clear framework of accountability, exercises substantial personal responsibility and plans own work to meet assigned objectives and KPIs. Job Context & Major Challenge(s) • The operation and control of the Telecommunication services either on-premises or provisioned as cloud services that is required to deliver and support the Telecommunication systems needs of a business. • Preparation for new or changed services, operation of the change process. • Maintenance of regulatory, legal, security and professional standards. • The application of Telecommunication infrastructure management tools to automate the provisioning, testing, deployment and monitoring of infrastructure components. • Timely resolution of any issues and ensuring operational and project KPIs are met Key Job Accountabilities • Carries out the full range of defined tasks associated with operating and controlling the installed (or virtual) Telecommunication system hardware and software. • This may involve the use of multiple Telecommunication hardware and software platforms, and both local and wide area networks. • Provides technical expertise to enable the correct application of operational procedures. • Provides instruction to less experienced colleagues in all aspects of current and correct operational practice. • Configures tools to automate the provisioning, testing and deployment of new and changed Telecommunication system infrastructure. • Contributes to the planning and implementation of Telecommunication system installation and maintenance work associated with the installation as a whole, including building and configuring infrastructure components in virtualised environments. • Implements agreed infrastructure changes and maintenance routines, utilising the appropriate tools and test equipment. • Ensures that procedures are followed, including those relating to safety and security. • Assists in producing outline Telecommunication system designs and specifications covering objectives, scope, features, facilities, management, reliability, resilience, security, constraints (such as performance, resources and cost), hardware, network and software environments, main system functions and information flows, traffic volumes, data load and implementation strategies, phasing of development, requirements not met, and alternatives considered. • Takes responsibility for all stages of the life cycle for Telecommunication software/hardware and transmission media development of relatively simple communication systems, including investigation, analysis, specification, design, construction, testing, maintenance, upgrade and migration. • Assists with more complex systems. • Defines, documents and safely executes small-scale projects, or sub-projects, actively participating in all phases of the project. • Identifies, assesses and manages risks and issues which might impact on the success of the project. • Prioritizes and diagnoses incidents according to agreed procedures. • Investigates causes of incidents and seeks resolution.

    Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information Systems or other relevant discipline Knowledge and/or Experience • 6 years’ of IT experience (ideally within Oil & Gas industry) • Competent knowledge in core skill applications, tools, and techniques • Conversant with relevant IT national and international standards • Demonstrated experience in project management • Demonstrated experience in IT support environment Technical and Business Skills • Excellent written and spoken English. • Strong project management skills. • Strong interpersonal skills. Strong analytical problem-solving skills. • Specialized technical expertise and broader IT knowledge. • Compliance to risk, security and continuity management principles

    Qatargas is a unique global energy operator in terms of size, service and reliability. The Company operates 14 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) trains with a total annual production capacity of 77 million tonnes. This makes Qatargas the largest LNG producer in the world.

    Established in 1984, Qatargas develops, produces, and markets hydrocarbons from the world’s largest non-associated natural gas field. In addition to producing LNG, Qatargas is also a leading exporter of natural gas, helium, condensate and associated products.

    Today, Qatargas continues to set the benchmark in the LNG industry as it safely and reliably supplies energy to customers all over the world. More

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    Service Desk Engineer | Air Arabia

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Drives the technical support team to carry out customer support properly and promptly, monitors servers and systems, takes ownership of reported issues, responds to enquiries, provides information and feedback ensuring problems are being recorded and tracked throughout the entire process. • Maintains positive customer/working relationships with stakeholders, business users, suppliers, vendors and other technical teams to ensure improvements in the products and services provided to ISA clients and to resolve any issues related to maintenance.• Provides technical/non-technical support to clients, conducts analysis, diagnosis and troubleshoots systems, network, hardware/software faults and bugs to resolve problems considering system capacity, limitations, etc.; applies metrics to monitor performance and measure key project criteria.• Identifies resolutions to technical problems, carries out bug fixes for minor issues and applying patches channels unresolved issues in the right direction as necessary; responds within agreed time limits to call-outs.• Assists with the development and implementation of processes and service level agreements of incidents management and service request management.• Assists technical experts in planning, evaluating, testing, and implementing new technology such as systems and platforms. • Participates in different projects as required.• Contributes to the creation of support knowledge base by developing and communicating IT support manuals, technical notes and articles to clients in line with SLAs.• Utilizes different communication channels to support or guide end users on the different enquiries and problems raised, these channels include: personal visits, telephone calls, e-mails, web, chat etc. • Ensures proper recording and closure of all claims; generates timely reports of different nature to capture support services activities.• Installs, configures, monitors and maintains computer hardware operating systems, applications and networks, replaces parts and upgrades existing ones when and as needed in line with agreed SLAs.• Supports the roll-out of new applications (where applicable); sets up new users’ accounts, profiles and passwords. • Supports the clients during CR implementation (UAT and Training).• Assists in establishing and maintaining a complete and accurate record of all IT assets within ISA. • Establishes and maintains security, integrity, and business continuity controls and documents.• Responds positively to operational needs by being on-call available for critical systems 24×7 support.• Actively monitors application/IT performance using monitoring and controlling tools to ensure 24×7 availability• Should be open to work on shifts based on team requirements. • Should be open to work as Primary and/or Secondary supports based on roster

    • Bachelor Degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Information Technology.• ITIL Certified. (Not mandatory)• CCNP/ CCIE• Fluent in English Language.• 5-6 years in IT Infrastructure support, service desk, 24×7 critical operations preferably in aviation.• This job requires occasional duty travel for training and implementation purposes.• Proven record in implementing and monitoring infrastructure projects.• Holistic IT Knowledge in heterogeneous technology environments – experience with different types of end-to-end technology stacks.• Experienced in managing operations and technology platforms – both internally and externally hosted.• Proven skills in analyzing data, identifying pitfalls and recommending solutions.• Possesses effective persuasive, negotiation, problem solving and decision-making skills.• Employs technical expertise and interpersonal skills to execute new initiatives and achieve company’s objectives.• Demonstrates the ability to contribute and successfully deliver against business strategy and set KPIs.

    Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africa’s first and leading low-cost carrier flying to over 100 destinations across the world. Air Arabia was the first airline to introduce the low-cost carrier concept in the region and is on a mission to serve all Arab countries and beyond, constantly undergoing aggressive route expansion, taking advantage of its ideally located hubs in the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Egypt and Jordan. Over the past thirteen years, Air Arabia, through continuous market research and customer feedback, provides a range of value added services to millions of passengers who chose to fly with Air Arabia’s fleet of A320 aircraft. The airline commenced operations in October 2003 and achieved financial break-even from its very first year of services and has been profitable ever since. More

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    Senior Audit Supervisor | Rethink

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Leading audits of all the client entities.• Leading junior audit staff and assisting them with their work and guiding them.• Follow the set audit methodology and learn proper functioning of audit programs that are approved by the organization.• Preparation of financial statements from trial balance and also from bank statements.• Carry out fieldwork methodically and documenting all the information related to these field work as per the quality standards of accounting and auditing.• Obtain information directly/indirectly though examination of records and sourcing them from clients.• Assist in the assessment of reliability and effectiveness of internal controls, accounting and risk management systems.• Assist in the management of audit engagements.• Examining balance sheet and income statements in detail.• Ensure issues raised are appropriately resolved in a timely manner.• Assist in the preparation and issuance of financial statements as per auditing and accounting standards.• Assist in the delivery of reports other than audited financials (like liquidations and special purpose reports).• Assist with compliance, tax, corporate and other departments to support for clients.• Working for the other group entities as and when needed.• Preparation of liquidation reports and handling liquidation reports.• Work on the any related professional tasks and assignments.• Prepare internal report for management.• Train and lead junior team members.

    • Graduation in Finance or related field. • 5-6 years of auditing experience from well-known UAE auditing firm. • Qualified or finalist of CA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.• Perfect written and spoken English.• Excellent technical and systems skill including MS Office• High level of communication skills.• Highly discrete and able to uphold the utmost confidentiality.• Self-confident and very proactive.• Prepared to be hands-on to achieve results and maintain deadlines.

    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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    Branch Regional Manager | The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance (HBTF)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Bahrain’s Branch Regional ManagerMain Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare and follow up on the execution of the branch’s strategy, set the target, contribute in the preparation of the required work plan to accomplish the desired objectives, resolve problems and act inline with bank’s general policy, as well as the policies and regulations of the regulatory bodies (Central Bank of Jordan and Central bank of Bahrain); thus the main duties for the candidate for this post include but are not limited to the following:• Market the banks’ products and services and attract new business through the execution of sales calls to existing and potential clients.• Oversee the daily transactions of the branch, in order to ensure the smoothness of the operations, and put work plans to develop any needed processes.• Prepare the branch’s strategy and budget and ensure it’s proper implementation, as well as staff management.• Represent the bank in all social, national occasions and in all business meetings with the regulatory authorities in order to build and maintain good rapport and to present a positive image about the bank with all the relevant parties.Additional Key Competencies include: • Leadership Skills.• Accountability.• Customer Relationship Management.• Bank’s Institutional Knowledge.• Strategic Planning and Execution

    Required Skills and Knowledge: • The candidate must demonstrate an ample and thorough knowledge in the Bahraini’s banking market.• A comprehensive understanding of the general banking environment where the bank operates (such as the rules and regulations of the regulatory authorities and banking transactions).• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as (Business Administration, Accounting and Finance) and a Post- graduate degree is a plus.• To exhibit organizational skills needed for the job such as team management, verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.• Fluency in English is a must

    The Housing Bank for Trade and Finance (HBTF) was established in 1973 as a public shareholding limited company to provide housing finance.

    After 24 years of operations, the bank started a new era, when it was converted to a comprehensive bank, providing full commercial and investment banking services. The bank’s capital was increased several times, and currently amount of JD(252) million the equivalent of USD(355). More