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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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    Business Development Manager | Aspire Lifestyles

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Overall Purpose Of The Job (Brief description of the primary purpose of this position) – To achieve and exceed revenue and gross profit targets by executing the sales strategy sourcing new business. retaining and developing existing clients for the assigned territories within the MEA region primarily within the Banking, Insurance, Luxury Brands, Aviation, Real Estate, Automotive and other market segments, through on-going market analysis and face to face selling and identification and targeting of new business prospects.Key Responsibilities – Responsible for developing new business and acquisition of new clients in the MEA region and retaining and up selling a wide range of services and solutions to existing clients.Business Development• Acquire an in-depth understanding of the primary focus Aspire business sectors within the geographic territory to identify key clients and to promote and sell the entire range of Aspire Lifestyles products and services with a key focus on Concierge, Membership (B2B2C), Benefit Redemption – Airport Services and others, Partnership Development, Digital, Premium Call Center Services and other customised solutions.• Identify and secure prospective clients to drive new business acquisition and gross profit target achievement• Understand customer needs & requirements, market trends, identify buying influences and develop contacts at the highest appropriate levels within targeted clients and prospects.• Maintain and develop the relationship with key stakeholders within each market to support the business development.• Assist in developing market and segment specific marketing strategies and sales plans.• Design and execute a prospection plan based on the sales strategy• Grow and manage a pipeline of opportunities in Salesforce.com. • Report periodically on business development and new opportunities as per assigned reporting schedule.• Ensure professional representation of Aspire Lifestyles at client and industry specific functions and maximize network opportunities, e.g. participation in promotional events, conferences and exhibitions.• Develop periodical market/ client reports as required for the designated priority markets or clients: Country Business Plan or Strategic ClientsAccount Management• Work in cooperation with Administrative and Functional Managers, Account Managers, Client Executives and other BDM’s to follow the standard renewal process to renew existing business and maximize the product saturation.• Ensure proposals are approved by relevant stakeholders: Commercial Desk, Head of Aspire Lifestyles – MEA and others as per agreed process.• Ensure Contracts for services have been through due diligence with relevant department heads• Communicate to all sectors within the business, all detailed information relating to the client to ensure that all departments are aware of the negotiations and agreements with clients.• Support growth of profitable revenue through the use of up-selling and cross-selling to the clients within the region and globally. • Provide value added client and industry-specific knowledge to clients within a consultative selling framework, and deliver client specific solutions.• Implement a client visit plan and maximize face-to-face client sales time to drive client retention, renewal and account extension• Co-ordinate appropriate administrative and financial activities for new customers won and existing clients including client operations and billing procedures, contract review, pricing, invoicing and AR collections.General Responsibilities• Continually evaluate progress against pipeline objectives, revenue and profit targets and client plans. • Ensure the professional standard of all written all client proposals, tender documents and communication is adhered to, in line with company standards and pricing procedures.• Support all marketing, promotional and communication activitiesInternal• Support the implementation of new business won, to ensure that all administrative, operational and financial activities are in place to ensure high levels of service to clients.• Work with the relevant Marketing Manager to increase awareness of the Company’s products and services through promotional events, conferences and symposiums as appropriate.• Liaise with the Service Delivery colleagues, other specialists, the Commercial Desk and Legal Teams as appropriate during the sales process.• Report on activities and business performance review with management • Prepare and submit annual and quarterly sales objectives and accurate forecasts

    Required Work Experience • Proven experience in a sales / business development role with sales and gross profit responsibility and a track record of achievement in the Middle East and Africa• Direct B2B solution/consultative selling experience in complex / service industry selling experience • Exposure to working in a cross-border engagement sales environment. Previous working experience of selling to Aspire primary industries is an advantage• Demonstrable knowledge of Aspire primary industries is an advantage.Required Languages • English language skills (oral and written) are an absolute must. Arabic and French are an advantage.

    The best stories are told by those who have lived the experience. Our mission is to inspire and delight your customers by making amazing stories happen every day. Stories they can share with their friends, family and colleagues. Stories that reinforce the value of your brand.

    The Aspire Lifestyles global team, a collective of experts and enthusiasts live and breathe this mission, fostering a culture which strives to deliver the ultimate customer experience. We further empower this human endeavor with quality and innovation across every one of our services, networks, platforms and technologies.

    We understand that every customer has their own interpretation of “extraordinary” and a unique idea of what “ultimate” is to them. We’re here to help you define exactly what extraordinary means for these customers and deliver the ultimate experience by engaging them with the most relevant and timely benefit solutions on your behalf. 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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    Relationship Manager (Corporate Services) | Alpadis Middle East Limited

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Responsible for working with clients and their advisors from all over the word in advising on UAE company formation and coordinating the incorporation process with the jurisdictional authorities.• Assisting clients in choosing the most suitable business environment within jurisdictions in UAE, and subsequently supporting clients with administrative work and application process.• Conducting meetings with the local banks to understand the regulations, requirements and procedures for bank account opening, and also to understand the offerings of each bank.• Assisting clients with bank account facilitation (corporate and personal) with commercial and investment banks in UAE, and internationally.• Constantly developing and managing the strategies used to deliver and maintain strong client experiences, and ensure that excellent client services are being delivered at all times. • Assisting clients with ongoing maintenance of company, including visa arrangements, coordinating with our associates to arrange accounting and auditing, and other bespoke services.• Religiously follow up on proposals to potential clients, to bring prospect to fruition. • Identify sales leads, pitch goods or services to new clients and associates, and maintain a good working relationship with new contacts. • Assisting with the development of marketing literature and business development campaigns.• Responsible for managing her/his client portfolio and addressing all of her/his client’s needs in relation to our services.

    • The ability to carefully listen to the client, understand their problems and associate those problems with the firm’s products and services. • A deep understanding of structuring companies across UAE jurisdictions (e.g. free zones, offshore, LLC) or the ability to learn quickly. This is the basis of the job.• Ability to process information and be able to present in a simple format in order to be understood by clients with potentially little knowledge on the subject matter.• Strong passion and experience in advisory and consulting• Ability to cross sell and upsell the firms’ other products services • Good organizational and project management skills.• Good client relationship skills• Client oriented, experienced dealing and interacting with clients face to face, via email and over the phone.• Good communication skills (both written and verbal). Essential• Must have Bachelor degree in Finance, Commerce, Business, Accounting, Legal, Paralegal or similar.• Excellent command of the English language both verbally and written, especially in business writing. Desirable• Candidates with Corporate Services experience will be given preference. • Additional language highly valued: Russian

    Alpadis is an independent and privately-owned group, founded in Switzerland in 2005, by a small team of seasoned experts in wealth planning.

    True to our roots, we have carried the Swiss quality label across various Asian jurisdictions, whilst ensuring consistent high-quality services and enhanced cross-border capabilities for our international clients.

    We are a truly independent fiduciary services provider. We choose the best specialists to work hand in hand to maximise your success and our services.

    We work closely with corporate clients, entrepreneurs, business owners, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and their family offices, who consult us for our expertise, credibility and ultimately, out of trust.

    We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of professionalism, conduct and ethics across all jurisdictions in which we operate, and all the different services we offer.

    Our specialists consist of Certified Public Accountants, Company Secretaries, Lawyers and Tax Advisers, many of whom are members of national and international professional bodies. More

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    Core Assurance Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob 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 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 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:- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- 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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    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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    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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    Tomorrow, Today Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryThe TT Associate coordinates and supports the delivery of learning initiatives within the Tomorrow, Today agenda and supports the ongoing administration, creation and delivery of the Digital Upskilling / Firmwide Digital Upskilling programmes.The general purpose of this position is to coordinate the successful scheduling, communication and execution of programmes within the digital upskilling pillar of Tomorrow, Today, as well as maintaining and updating learning systems for analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.The position also supports other Tomorrow, Today related projects.Responsibilities:- Supports administering of digital upskilling  programs logistics – Supports the communication with learners related to programs participation – Provides support for sending joining instructions, attendee lists, printing, updating materials, logistics, catering, room set-up, etc  – Oversees learners data storage, export and simple analytics via Learning Management System – Acts as Hotel/Conference Room Liaison for assigned programmes, incl. coordinating contracting and providing the invoices processing – Prepares appropriate forms, correspondence, and records regarding regarding upskilling initiatives – Coordinate the participation of helpers/guest presenters for programs when necessary  – Coordinates material production and inventory when necessary  – Works closely other Tomorrow, Today team members

    Education- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management or Data Science is preferred Language- Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage Overall Experience- 1-2 years of experience related to coordination/administrative type of tasks, preferably in large multinational firms Specific Experience – Experience in HR/L&D processes including L&D reporting is highly preferred – Experience in Events organization is preferred Skills & Personality traits- Excellent attention to detail and task management & planning skills – Potential to work with big data sets – Experience using a productivity suite such as Microsoft Office or G Workspace – Must have a demonstrable interest in digital upskilling and is keen to take on a steep learning curve to develop their skills – Enthusiastic and resilient; past experience in working in agile teams would be desirable – Strong customer service orientation with ability to use patience and diplomacy to handle issues – Strong interpersonal and communication skills – Curious critical thinker and problem solver

    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