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    Team Executive Assistant for an International Professional Services Firm | RecruitMe FZE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    . EAs actively participate in office life, are flexible and willing to help fellow team members, and collaborate across functionsResponsibilities:Managing and maintaining busy outlook calendars highlighting potential conflicts, inputting travel data, conference calls, meetings etc.Developing working relationships with external clients and their assistants to facilitate the information flow and scheduling processMaintaining and developing working relationships with various support staff members to maintain information flow and scheduling processOrganizing and scheduling client and internal meetings and events; prepare logistics/equipment arrangementsProviding vacation cover to other Executive AssistantsCoordinating meetings, arranging conference calls, reserving conference rooms, organizing cateringWhere appropriate preparing and circulating meeting agendas and materials, attend meetings, take and distribute meeting notes, follow up on action itemsProviding administrative support to PA events: prepare invitation mailings, manage responses, arrange catering, venues and on the ground supportOrganizing and maintaining online systems for PA Organizing and maintaining electronic filing systemPreparing weekly timesheets and expense reportsMaintain highest level of internal and external confidentiality

    QUALIFICATIONS:Strong service orientation:Maturity and flexibility to work both independently and in cooperation with othersHigh level of self-motivation and initiativeWillingness to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on logic and common senseExcellent organizational skills:Ability to anticipate alternate solutions and be prepared with contingency plans as needed in a calm and efficient mannerSuperior attention to detail and accuracyFollow through/ownership of tasks to completionWillingness to consistently check and double-check all aspects of MDP/P schedule (including travel, client meeting preparations and materials)Ability to multi-task and complete a variety of projects in a fast-paced environmentAbility and willingness to work overtime on projects and tasks as requiredKnowledge and experience of the Middle East and local practicesProficient computer skills: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookOrganizational skills: ability to handle competing priorities and to work effectively in achallenging, fast-paced environmentService oriented, flexible, attentive to detail team playerRequired a minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment

    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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    Want to Boost Response Rates? Use Your UVP in Strategic Recruitment Messaging

    What You’ll Learn How to leverage the factors that make your company special and develop your employer UVP Insight into market trends and competitive offers Actionable ideas for employer brand marketing About this eBook: When you strengthen your employer brand, it strengthens your overall brand as well. Your marketing team may have spent a lot […] More

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    Core Assurance Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Pursue opportunities to develop existing and new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent effective team working, even during times of change and uncertainty.- Coach others and encourage them to take ownership of their development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Develop a perspective on key global trends, including globalisation, and how they impact the firm and our clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Focus on building trusted relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Preferred skills- Arabic Speaker is a plus- FS experience is a plusYears of experience required- 1-2 years experience as an External Audit Manager in Big 4

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Executive Assistant – Riyadh | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a Global Professional Service company with an office in Riyadh, they are expanding their team and have launched a brand-new position of an Executive Assistant in Riyadh.Client DetailsOur client is a Professional Service company with a global footprint, they are expanding their team and looking to hire an Executive Assistant to support their Partners.Description* Complete weekly time & expense reports on behalf of assigned Partners, including reconciliation and payment tracking* Arrange travel on behalf of assigned Partners and any necessary foreign visas* Schedule meetings as requested for assigned Partners and/or practice. Coordinate all necessary meeting logistics* Provide telephone coverage for internal and external calls; take messages; follow up on voice mail recordings in a timely manner as requested by assigned consultants* Research and compile company profiles and executive bios* Assist with on boarding of new Partners; work with the Office Manager to coordinate on boarding activities/items; liaise with other support departments, such as HR and technology; incorporate new Partner into practice communications and calls* Coordinate project set-up for new engagements, including team SharePoint (internal) site and permissions, and obtaining necessary security/ID badges, printer access, etc., at client site* Take active role in coordinating office events, such as recruiting, alumni outreach, social events, charitable events, and other activitiesJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary, all-inclusive of basic, housing and transport allowances. Additionally, he/she will receive a bonus, medical insurance and Bonus. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to further progress their career with a global business.

    The successful candidate for this Executive Assistant role:* At least 5 years of support/ secretarial experience with a multinational or global business in Saudi Arabia* Strong demonstrated administrative and organizational skills* Needs to be bilingual – Excellent Arabic & English communication skills * Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interact effectively at all levels* College degree preferred* Flexibility: willingness to take on new and stretch assignments

    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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    Recruitment Specialist | Pegasus Edusoltions

    Employment:

    Full Time

    AboutOur client is a multinational company with a presence in the Middle East region. Operates throughfour business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, AssetManagement and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set usapart from our competitors.With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centuries in more than50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?Job TypeFull TimeYour role,Are you a person? Do you know what it takes to find new talents and bring them on board? We’relooking for someone like that to help us:manage end to end recruitment process for group functions team in DubaiManaging Ops, Risk, Finance, consulting and Data science roles on priorityidentify and on board the right candidatesbuild relationships with hiring managers and Human Resources business partnerswork closely with colleagues in other Human Resources teamsensure candidates and hiring managers get a seamless recruiting experience

    Salary:
    AED
    150,000 to 180,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Your expertiseproven experience in a similar rolehigh degree of client orientation and true service oriented mindsetexcellent communication skills verbal and writtenattention to detail combined with successful time management and prioritization skillsself-motivated attitude, and a result-oriented outlookan effective communicator; you know how to speak with people at all levelsanalytical in your approach and service orientedcollaborative, focused and have positive attitudegood at judgment and decision makingQualification neededBachelors or Secondary Education.Relevant work experience & relevant CertificationsMBA Degree will be an added advantage Work Experience – 2 to 10 yrs.The salary band per annum will be AED 150,000 – 180,000.Location: Dubai, UAE.Join usWe embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangementslike part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and globalinfrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our businessneeds.

    OUR VISION

    At study abroad, we have a strong commitment to education and career development. Our aim has always been to help international students study in a country of their choice. We are passionate about bringing international grade education to the doorsteps of our students from all over the globe.

    We aspire to become the world’s leading global education advisory by connecting our students to our huge network of opportunities across the globe.

    OUR MISSION

    Transparency and Integrity are the two most important building blocks we believe in for the admissions process at Study Abroad. We are committed to the highest ethical standards. Study Abroad programs are designed to handhold students and help them in exploring best-fit university options, applying to multiple universities through a single application form system. Our organisation and our counselors pledge ethical and clarity in mind attitude in our interactions with our students and their families. More

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    Director FS Core Assurance | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.ResponsibilitiesAs a Director, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Proactively lead the practice by setting strategy, drive the development of new business in the market, and provide technical advice across disciplines- Building strong networks within the firm to spot and capitalise on opportunities to get involved in projects that others are leading across a number of different business units and sectors- Identifying and discussing key issues with our clients to identify potential opportunities- Responsibility for a majority of day to day client communications- Responsibility to shape and deliver various projects that exceed the expectations of our clients and our own assignment quality criteria- Manage and deliver large projects by developing the project team, assessing engagement risks throughout, driving conclusions, and reviewing / challenging the output produced by the team- Responsibility for management of engagement financials- Helping to grow and develop our team through hands on training and coaching

    Requirements- Professional qualification such as ACA/ACCA/CPA/CA- In depth experience of FSI external auditMinimum years experience required- 8+ years experience

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Core Assurance – Senior Associate (FS) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Finance Expenses Associate (12 Month Contract) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & Summary• Employee Reimbursement Team is key within the Finance & Accounting Team in PwC ME. It sits within the Finance Shared Services centre delivering Expense checking activities for all regional entities• The Job Holder is a member of the Employee Reimbursement Team working to ensure all activities are completed in a timely way and according to approved process• Adheres to PwC approved accounting principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work.• Supports the delivery of day to day activities relating to the checking of expenses to policyFinancial• Support sample expense checking – exception based checks to ensure compliance of expenses against policy• Escalates any issues to Expenses Management as appropriate as per guidelines provided• Supports effective reporting and analysis of expense claimsCustomer• Addresses any customer enquiry ensuring all questions and requests are responded to promptly and accurately• Completes expenses operations against PwC approved policies and procedures; reporting changes needed• Responsible for maintaining employee record confidentiality• Perform related duties as directed; Coordinates activities with other departments and workgroups as needed• Ensure proactive response to Audit requirements regarding Employee ReimbursementInternal Process• Monitor and ensure proper documentation of employee expense claims• Maintain the log of all items found to be in error in a clear and concise manner• Inputs to reports by compiling summaries of data as required• Conform with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructionsLearning & Growth• Contribute to an environment of teamwork within the Finance function• Responsible for the continuing professional development of self• Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships

    Education• College level or above with a focus on Accounting, Finance or related field requiredLanguage• Fluency in written and spoken English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantageOverall Experience• Prior experience in an accounting/expenses function would be an advantageKnowledge and Skills• Proficiency with a computer and Microsoft / Google• Good attention to detail• Strong problem solving skills• Understanding of general accounting standards and practices• Strong time management skills• Good level of analytical skills, proficient with ability to perform data analysis• Strong verbal and written communication skills s• Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail and proactivity needed• Ethical Conduct

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More