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    Senior Corporate and Trust Services Executive | Kershaw Leonard

    Employment: Full Time

    Our client is a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing hundreds of staff across the globe. They are seeking a Senior Corporate and Trust Services Executive to join their thriving Dubai office.Applicants must have a successful track record of handling sophisticated client relationships and developing new business, and must possess superior presentation and communication skills and be an effective team player as the successful candidate will be a senior member of their local team with opportunities for career advancement within the GroupResponsibilities- Overall responsibility for increasing the level of fiduciary and corporate services business within the MENA region- Dealing with clients, professional intermediaries and relationship managers- Assisting prospective clients with the establishment of sophisticated corporate and fiduciary structures, both within and outside of the UAE- Monitoring the administration of trusts and companies established in different jurisdictions- Providing support and expertise to Group offices- Maintaining ongoing client relationships with existing clients

    Required Experience- A minimum of 3-4 years’ client-facing experience with an international trust company, office or tax practice of a law or accounting firm- Good knowledge of the international tax environment, wealth planning and international business companies and trusts- Good knowledge of UAE free zone and offshore company law- A legal or accounting degree and experience is requiredKey Skills- Passionate individual committed to delivering their best in a very high paced and demanding work environment- Strong communication and presentation skills- Strong analytical and project management skills- Fluent in English (Arabic, Hindi or Russian would be of assistance)- Able to work in predetermined systems and processes to maximise efficiencies- Comfortable with deadlines, budgets and targets.- A team player, but able to work independently and to take the initiative- Keen attention to detail- Able to arrange and successfully conduct marketing trips regionally and internationally

    Kershaw Leonard is committed to finding First Class people for its World Class Clients. Since our inauguration in September 1999, We have become well-respected specialists for all aspects of Human Resource Consultancy and Recruitment, and bring a standard of professional conduct (through the Recruitment Employment Confederation UK) to the industry here in the Middle East. Our qualified Consultants deliver a unique quality of service that is designed to meet the individual needs of both Candidates and Clients.
    Our specialist recruitment divisions cover permanent, temporary and contract staff, and Executive Search, in the following sectors:
    Senior Executives and Directors; Design; Engineering and Construction; Finance and Banking; Human Resources and Training; IT and Telecoms; Legal; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Media; Office Management; Retail; Sales and Marketing and Secretarial and Business Support. More

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    Manager – Capital Markets – Big4 | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Manager(Capital Markets) – Big4 – Riyadh, KSAHelp with target operating model design and improvements, as well as new system implementation.Client DetailsBig4 – Riyadh, KSAOne of the Big4 ConsultanciesDescriptionManager (Capital Markets) – Big4 – Riyadh, KSAThey look after all front and middle office advisory and transformation engagements with FS clients. Focused on FX, derivatives, fixed income (front office) portfolio, middle office, credit and market risk, back office ops and Accounting related to capital markets. They help with target operating model design and improvements, as well as new system implementationCapital Markets Strategy/operational ConsultingTOM Design.Job Offer- Manager(Capital Markets) – Big4 – Riyadh, KSA- Competitive package and benefits

    – 5 – 8 years of relevant experience- Must have minimum 5 years of experience in Strategy/Transformation Consulting.- Must have some exposure to Financial Services through Consulting.- Must come from Big4 Consultancies or Large banks in KSA.

    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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    Senior Consultant – Capital Markets – Big4 | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Senior Consultant (Capital Markets) – Big4 – Riyadh, KSAHelp with target operating model design and improvements, as well as new system implementation.Client DetailsOne of the Big4 ConsultanciesDescriptionSenior Consultant (Capital Markets) – Big4 – Riyadh, KSAThey look after all front and middle office advisory and transformation engagements with FS clients. Focused on FX, derivatives, fixed income (front office) portfolio, middle office, credit and market risk, back office ops and Accounting related to capital markets. They help with target operating model design and improvements, as well as new system implementationCapital Markets Strategy/operational ConsultingTOM Design.Job Offer- Senior Consultant (Capital Markets) – Big4 – Riyadh, KSA- Competitive package and benefits

    – 5 – 8 years of relevant experience- Must have minimum 5 years of experience in Strategy/Transformation Consulting.- Must have some exposure to Financial Services through Consulting.- Must come from Big4 Consultancies or Large banks in KSA.

    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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    Audit Manager Corporate and SME Banking – KSA National | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Audit Manager Corporate and SME Banking – KSA National / Financial Services / RiyadhEvaluate banks Corporate & SME Banking Audit operations and provide objective assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, controls, governance, risk management. Report accordingly to the Financial & Treasury Director and ensure that the team members are applying the standards of best professional practice of Internal AuditingClient DetailsAudit Manager Corporate and SME Banking – KSA National / Financial Services / RiyadhMy client is one of the largest banks in the world with total assets of SR 384 billion (US$ 102 billion), a paid up capital of SR 25 billion (US$ 6.67 billion) and an employee base of over 9,600+ associates. With over 60 years of experience in banking and trading activities they have established a well known name for themselves and strive to the deliver the best services for their customers.With an established base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, my client has a vast network of over 546 branches, over 142 dedicated ladies branches, more than 5,190 ATM’s, 106,080 POS terminals installed with merchants and the largest customer base of any bank in the Kingdom, in addition to 232 remittance centers across the KingdomDescriptionAudit Manager Corporate and SME Banking – KSA National / Financial Services / Riyadh* Support and assist Corporate & SME Banking Audit Director in providing objective assurance to key stakeholders i.e. BOD, BAC, SAMA, CEO, CIA, etc* Support and assist Corporate & SME Banking Audit Director to coordinate and liaise with external auditors, SAMA examiners etc. to ensure smooth progress of audits, implementation of professional audit standards and resolving outstanding audit queries* Support and assist the audit Director in the development of an effective and comprehensive risk-based annual and strategic audit plan* Contributes to the implementation of the annual Audit plan by conducting audit engagements successfully from beginning to end (planning, executing, directing and completing audit engagements through report writing)* Acquire working knowledge of departments, products and services in order to organize the audit assignment appropriately and add value to the business by raising factually right audit observations.* Ensures audit conclusions are based on appropriate testing of the controls and complete understanding of the processes, circumstances, and risks.* Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented. Issue an audit report which has been agreed with auditees and CIA.* Conducting special assignments as per CIA requests maintaining confidentiality and professionalism* Focus on Risk based auditing, and implement Quality team’s proposals.Job OfferAudit Manager Corporate and SME Banking – KSA National / Financial Services / RiyadhAn exciting opportunity offering a competitive package for the right candidate to make their next career move.

    Minimum Qualifications:* Bachelor Degree in Business Admin / Accounting / Finance /Economics / IT or related field.Minimum Experience:* 6 – 12 years of experience in Retail, Corporate, Treasury, Credit & Risk Management* At least 50% of his experience in banking, internal audit or external audit experience from a recognized organization or audit firm (Big4)Job-Specific Skills:* Excellent Audit Skills* Advanced Understanding of Audit Related standards and best practices (e.g. IIA, ISACA, SOCPA, etc.)* Excellent Level of knowledge, expertise in banking sector* Advanced level of Understanding of concept of risk management and internal control* Have a Professional certification (CIA, CISA, CFE, CPA, etc.)* Fluent in English* Adequate report writing skills

    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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    Senior Audit Manager Information Technology – KSA National | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Senior Audit Manager Information Technology – KSA NationalManage the QART activities and supervise the quality, reporting and transformation measures across the bank.Client DetailsSenior Audit Manager Information Technology – KSA National / Financial Services / RiyadhMy client is one of the largest banks in the world with total assets of SR 384 billion (US$ 102 billion), a paid up capital of SR 25 billion (US$ 6.67 billion) and an employee base of over 9,600+ associates. With over 60 years of experience in banking and trading activities they have established a well known name for themselves and strive to the deliver the best services for their customers.With an established base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, my client has a vast network of over 546 branches, over 142 dedicated ladies branches, more than 5,190 ATM’s, 106,080 POS terminals installed with merchants and the largest customer base of any bank in the Kingdom, in addition to 232 remittance centers across the KingdomDescriptionSenior Audit Manager Information Technology – KSA National / Financial Services* As a senior member of the Internal Audit department team, contributes to the formulation and implementation of the Internal Audit strategy and plans as befitting the department and business line needs and objectives* Manage the day-to-day operations of the Audit Quality Assurance , providing expertise, encouraging and ensuring teamwork, aligning work processes in order to achieve high performance standards, meet established targets, objectives and employee engagement in a motivated work environment, and liaising with internal and external parties, as necessary, to facilitate the flow of business.* Exercises financial authority within established limits and controls departmental budget expenditure* Manage performing Risk Assessment across the Bank* Monitor risk assessment activities* Ensure of applying risk based auditing principles* Identifying quality assurance concerns and providing recommendations for addressing those concerns* Provides objective assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of supported audit functions* Ensures compliance with acceptable standards, plans, budgets, and schedules* Directs and ensures the effective achievement of functional objectives through leadership of the Ops Audit , setting departmental and individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback, and appraisal in order to maximize subordinate and departmental performance* Adherence to all regulations and control functions within the bank in order to ensure that governance, Audit, risk and compliance, fraud detecting and combating matters are carried outJob OfferSenior Audit Manager Information Technology – KSA National / RiyadhAn exciting opportunity offering a competitive package for the right candidate to make their next career move.

    Minimum Qualifications:* University degree in Business Administration or related discipline, at graduate level preferred. Professional accreditation such as CPA, CIA or ACCA is strongly desiredMinimum Experience:* 10-13 years of progressive professional experience in a banking or financial institution environment, from which at least 5-7 years in internal audit field or related activities, with 3-5 years at a supervisory roleJob-Specific Skills:* Fully literate in new technologies* Very good knowledge of the English language* Analytical and conceptual skills required

    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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    Executive Audit Manager Shared Services and Local Subsidiaries | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Executive Audit Manager Shared Services and Local Subsidiaries – KSA National / Financial ServicesTo evaluate banks Financial & Treasury operations and provide objective assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, controls, governance, risk management and report accordingly to the Audit Head.Client DetailsExecutive Audit Manager Shared Services and Local Subsidiaries – KSA National / Financial Services / RiyadhMy client is one of the largest banks in the world with total assets of SR 384 billion (US$ 102 billion), a paid up capital of SR 25 billion (US$ 6.67 billion) and an employee base of over 9,600+ associates. With over 60 years of experience in banking and trading activities they have established a well known name for themselves and strive to the deliver the best services for their customers.With an established base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, my client has a vast network of over 546 branches, over 142 dedicated ladies branches, more than 5,190 ATM’s, 106,080 POS terminals installed with merchants and the largest customer base of any bank in the Kingdom, in addition to 232 remittance centers across the KingdomDescriptionExecutive Audit Manager Shared Services and Local Subsidiaries – KSA National* Support and assist Director in providing objective assurance to key stakeholders i.e. BOD, BAC, SAMA, CEO, CIA, etc* Support and assist the Director to coordinate and liaise with external auditors, SAMA examiners etc. to ensure smooth progress of audits, implementation of professional audit standards and resolving outstanding audit queries.* Support and assist the audit head in the development of an effective and comprehensive risk-based annual and strategic audit plan* Acquire working knowledge of departments, products and services in order to organize the audit assignment appropriately and add value to the business by raising factually right audit observations.* Maintains knowledge of key current and emerging risks within the Bank and the industry broadly to support an effective internal audit plan to address key company risk areas (e.g. financial reporting risks, internal control risks, commercial operational risks, etc.).* Ensures audit conclusions are based on appropriate testing of the controls and complete understanding of the processes, circumstances, and risks.* Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented.* Issue an audit report which has been agreed with auditees and CIA.* Focus on Risk based auditing, and implement Quality team’s proposals.* Prepare monthly departmental reports to capture the progress, performance and quality in order to verify all the processes that has been implemented through the month.* Provides management with accurate reports, regarding all aspects of Strategic Planning, along with conclusions and recommendations.* Implements approved departmental policies, processes, procedures and provides instructions to subordinates and monitors their adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled manner.Job OfferExecutive Audit Manager Shared Services and Local Subsidiaries – KSA National / RiyadhAn exciting opportunity offering a competitive package for the right candidate to make their next career move.

    Minimum Qualifications:* Bachelor Degree in Business Admin / Accounting / Finance /Economics / IT or related field.Minimum Experience:* 10 – 12 years of experience of experience in Audit.* At least 50% of his experience in banking, internal audit or external audit experience from a recognized organization or audit firm (Big4)Job-Specific Skills:* Excellent Audit Skills* Advanced Understanding of Audit Related standards and best practices (e.g. IIA, ISACA, SOCPA, etc.)* Excellent Level of knowledge, expertise in banking sector* Advanced level of Understanding of concept of risk management and internal control* Have a Professional certification (CIA, CISA, CFE, CPA, )* Fluent in English* Adequate report writing skills

    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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    Corporate Administrator – International | Kershaw Leonard

    Employment: Full Time

    Our client is a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing hundreds of staff across the globe. They are seeking a Corporate Administrator – International to join their thriving Dubai office.- Applicants must have a successful track record with sophisticated administration of portfolio companies and trusts that are incorporated in financial centres outside the United Arab Emirates.- The successful candidate must possess superior presentation and communication skills, and be an effective team player.- The successful candidate will be a member of their international team handling their international business of with opportunities for career advancement within the Group.Duties- Overall responsibility for and relationship management of the day-to-day administration of a complex portfolio of clients comprised of different types of companies in various jurisdictions, but mainly in the British Virgin Islands- Managing all aspects of a designated portfolio, including all correspondence, and banking and statutory obligations that arise for each client- Client on-boarding process that includes KYC documentation and verification- Monitoring ongoing compliance procedures and controls for existing clients- Administrative tasks including drafting of resolutions, handling changes in directors and shareholders, attestations and legalisations, issuance of registry certificates, bank account openings, annual reviews and other required annual statutory filings- Assisting other members of the team with all aspects of day-to-day administration of a defined portfolio of trusts and companies, as required- Liaison with the Group offices in relation to incorporation of companies and various post incorporation tasks

    Required Qualification & Experience- A minimum of five years of corporate administration experience with an international trust company, family office, corporate service provider or accounting firm dealing directly with end user clients and responsibility for the maintenance and development of that relationship- A legal or accounting degree and experience- STEP or company secretary qualifications preferred- Good knowledge of incorporation of companies in different jurisdictions and various post-incorporation tasks such as attestations, issuance of registry certificates, filing of changes in directorships and shareholding, account opening, etc.- Ability to draft company and trust resolutions and documents- Experience with applying AML principles- Competent understanding of trust and company law- In-depth knowledge of the BVI Companies ActKey Skills- Passionate individual committed to delivering their best in a very fast-paced and demanding work environment- Ability to adopt and adapt to working in predetermined systems and processes to maximize efficiencies- Good self-organization and ability to operate disciplined four-eyes procedures

    Kershaw Leonard is committed to finding First Class people for its World Class Clients. Since our inauguration in September 1999, We have become well-respected specialists for all aspects of Human Resource Consultancy and Recruitment, and bring a standard of professional conduct (through the Recruitment Employment Confederation UK) to the industry here in the Middle East. Our qualified Consultants deliver a unique quality of service that is designed to meet the individual needs of both Candidates and Clients.
    Our specialist recruitment divisions cover permanent, temporary and contract staff, and Executive Search, in the following sectors:
    Senior Executives and Directors; Design; Engineering and Construction; Finance and Banking; Human Resources and Training; IT and Telecoms; Legal; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Media; Office Management; Retail; Sales and Marketing and Secretarial and Business Support. More

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    Website Manager | An e-Commerce Startup in Dubai

    Employment: Full Time

    We are recruiting this candidate for a role in a new e-commerce company based in Al Mina, Dubai. This e-commerce company will be dealing in office supplies, school supplies, pantry supplies and cleaning supplies. We are launching in a few days and target customers are households and offices in Dubai. The warehouse is in Al Quoz Industrial Area 1.- Prior experience of Managing a Magento Community E-Commerce website- Manage the website (add/delete items and content) and make sure it is functional- Website performance analysis against set metrics and prepare reports- Make full use of website extensions- Input this data “Similar Products & What other users also buying with this product”.- Any website related work and improvements to the website- Strong technical knowledge of hosting, server, extensions, platforms, etc.- Always looking into new extensions and software that can add more muscle to the company- Admin work 1 hour/day- Compensation is AED 3,250/month- Salary can be increased in the future based on company performance.
    Salary:AED 3250 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.Additional benefits: Visa, Health Insurance, Free Membership from CGT ecommerce website. This membership would lead to savings when purchasing cleaning, stationery and pantry items from the company store. Performance based bonus of 1 month salary is applicable if annual sales

    The website manager will be based at the office in Al Mina area from Saturday- Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm.Basic Requirements:- IT/Website/E-commerce Background- Minimum 1 year of prior work experience in a similar role- Arabic Speaking is a plus- Driving License and Car is a plus- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from an accredited college (Attested degree certificate will be required)- English speaking- Knowledge of Word, Excel and comfortable with using technology- Reference letter from previous employer would be a plus- Currently based in UAE- Relevant industry experience (e commerce/fmcg/trading) is a plus- Willing to work under probation for 1 month

    An e-commerce startup in Dubai. More