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  • IFS – Finance – Account Receivable Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    IFS – Finance – Account Receivable Associate – Lebanon – 12 MonthsLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.Our Accounts Payable and Receivable team is responsible for performing collections activity and payment of debt activity. You’ll focus on working with senior individuals to review and produce reports related to the accounts receivable and accounts payable accounts that will assist PwC in achieving monthly collection target amounts as well as ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices.The AR Associate is a junior individual within the Finance & Accounting function. The team sits within the Finance Shared Services Centre in Beirut delivering end to end AR activities for all regional entities in PwC ME, and Strategy&.The role main functionality is to ensure that all the allocation activities within ME are completed on time and according to the approved processes. The role ensures adherence of the function to PwC approved accounting principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. We would like to hear from individuals with one to two years of experience within an Accounts Receivables or accounting function.Candidate profileAn organized, meticulous and motivated Accounts Receivable Associate to participate in increasing the department accuracy and efficiency. The Accounts Receivable Associate will maintain accurate and complete records regarding the allocation of collection, and communicate with the PWC ME stakeholders. The successful Accounts Receivable Associate should be focused on optimizing functional processes and building lasting relationship with others within and outside of the business. You should be knowledgeable, analytical, and meticulous with excellent communication skills to support the Shared Services Centre Leader, functional managers and PWC stakeholders.Primary duties and responsibilities• Responsible for Accounts Receivable allocations for selected countries within ME region.• Assisting in AR reconciliations.• Direct liaison with junior and senior individuals within the business.• Assisting the business and specifically the AR function to achieve monthly targets and KPIs.• Assisting in producing regular reports to senior management on the status of the accounts receivable ledger.• To participate by pitching ideas for improving the whole process of cash allocation.• Respond to ad-hoc requests in a timely manner.• Review any unallocated balances on weekly basis.• Raise requests to correct discrepancies in AR journals.• Periodically make the reconciliations for AR statements, ensuring optimization as per policy.• Maintain good working relations with Line of Service Finance Business Partners to ensure accurate and timely allocation of the collected funds.• Participate effectively in the monthly closing activities for Accounts Receivable Team. Works with other teams to resolve any closing issues.• Make sure to meet all set deadlines.• Adhere to PwC approved accounting standards and principles.• Adhere to the applicable Policies, Procedures and Processes.• Communicate and safeguard them when needed• Responsible for the continuing professional development of self.

    Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesEducation• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field required with at least 1 year of experience.• MBA or Professional Accounting Qualification (CPA, ACCA) are a major plus.Nationality• Lebanese Nationals.Language• Fluency in written and spoken English required, proficiency in Arabic preferred.Overall Experience• 1 to 2 years of accounting experience role, preferably focused on AR function.Knowledge and Skills• High level of analytical ability.• Understanding of general accounting standards and practices.• Knowledge of internal controls and segregation of duties within finance and accounts.• Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail.• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Time management skills and proactivity.• Good organisation skills.• Good problem solving skills.• Capability to work well in a team and under pressure.• Strong work ethic.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

  • IFS – Finance – Payments Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    IFS – Finance – Payments Associate – Lebanon – 12 monthsLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.Our Accounts Payable and Receivable team is responsible for performing collections activity and payment of debt activity. You’ll focus on working with senior individuals to review and produce reports related to the accounts receivable and accounts payable accounts that will assist PwC in achieving monthly collection target amounts as well as ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices.PwC Global OverviewAt PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.PwC Middle East OverviewEstablished in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,500 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.Line of Service OverviewOur Middle East Corporate Services Business includes over 1,000 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network of Corporate Services professionals operating from 157 countries worldwide. We have delivered business and corporate services to the firm for over 40 years in the region. Our people are aligned in different ways to support different areas of our business, so that our staff and clients can be confident that they will receive advice which is tailored around the unique challenges and opportunities that they encounter.Business Unit OverviewWe currently have opportunities for a professional and motivated Associate, ideally with existing accounting or finance experience to work within the finance function based in Lebanon, supporting the ME region. The Payment team is a key team within the Finance & Accounting function in PwC ME. It sits within the Finance Shared Services Center delivering payments activities for all regional entities. The Job Holder is a key member of the team, responsible for the day to day support and administration required within the delivery of the payment services. Responsible for executing payments and performing accounting work according to PwC Approved accounting principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work.We would like to hear from individuals with experience of working in a payables or finance processing function.Responsibilities:- Support the on-time and accurate payment of vendors.- Preparing and reviewing approved invoices for inclusion in payment run.- Validating payments to ensure full supporting approved documentation with required approvals.- Preparing full payment documentation for Team Leader review.- Contacting approval signatories for approval of payment.- Providing confirmation to vendors of payments.- Adhere to policies and procedures.- Respond to ad-hoc requests in a timely manner.- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas, building cross-functional relationships as needed.

    Requirements: Technical Skills;- Minimum of a university education , with Accounting, Finance or related field required.- Overall experience of 1 or more years in accounting and finance.- Strong financial, analytical and accounting skills.- Excellent level of accuracy to a high level of detail.- Good calculation and analytical skills.- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.Soft Skills;- Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic would be an advantage.- Good organisation and office management skills to ensure coverage of workload.- Time management skills and proactivity.- Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity needed.- Capability to work well in a team.- Skilled in maintaining client relationships.- Strong liaison skills, with the ability to maintain geographical relationships.- Strong work ethic.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

  • Account Executive | Virtuzone

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Overview:The Account Executive, VirtuAccounts would be expected to manage the day-to-day accounting & reporting function of clients that have outsourced their bookkeeping to Virtuzone, in abidance with local & international accounting & tax regulations.Responsibilities:• Understanding business requirements and processes• Day to day accounting and bookkeeping of clients• Preparing financial statements and consolidating financial reports• Preparing management reports• Performing VAT registration and VAT return filings along with assisting the team on VAT queries• Preparing forecasts & budgets• Assisting in conducting annual external audits

    Desired Skills & Experience:• Minimum of 3-4 years experience in an Accounting or Auditing firm• Masters in Accounting and Finance. ACCA preferable• End-to-end knowledge detailed knowledge of UAE VAT with constant learning of new laws & amendments• Technically up-to-date with IFRS and other reporting standards• Highly proficient in English language• Highly capable in preparing & conducting management presentations• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills• Good interpersonal skills• Good negotiation skills• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities• In-depth knowledge of multiple accounting softwares

    Founded in 2009, Virtuzone’s mission is to remove the complexities of company setup in the UAE so that our clients can focus 100% on running their businesses. Whether you are a startup, a small business, or an individual simply requiring your own trade licence, with Virtuzone you won’t have to lose even a night’s sleep worrying about the red tape involved with the UAE free zone and mainland company setup process.
    That’s because we do all the heavy lifting for you. While the technical, administrative, and financial aspects of setting up a business in the UAE can seem challenging, with the right support the process is far more straightforward and affordable than you might think.
    Virtuzone provides just that type of support, and it’s what has led us to become the leading company setup specialists in Dubai and the UAE. More than 15,000 entrepreneurs have trusted us to set up their companies, and almost 90% of our clients renew their trade licence with us every year going forward. More

  • SIOC Specialist | IBM Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    IntroductionAt IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities• We are currently looking for Early professionals to be part of our Graduate program with our Security Services team, where you will have the opportunity to undergo world class on-the-job training, close mentorship by IBM’s top notch security consultants, blue-team leaders, and Senior SOC Analysts.• You will be assigned to local and regional security projects covering IBM’s MSS services.• This is your chance to be a part of this exciting program, if you are recent graduate or have 1/2 years of professional experience, must have studied Computer Science/Engineer or an Information systems Graduate with focus on Network Security, Infrastructure & Endpoint Security, OT/ICS Security Analysis, Cloud Security, SIEM technologies, Incident Response & Forensics, then we are interested in speaking with you.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise• Recent/fresh graduate in Computer Science/Engineer or in Information systems with focus on at least two domains or areas like Network Security, Infrastructure Security, SIEM/SOC technologies, Incident Response & Forensics & problem solving skillsPreferred Technical and Professional Expertise• Preference will be given to candidates with strong written and oral communication skills.• Position will require work to be performed in shifts.About Business UnitIBM’s Cloud and Cognitive software business is committed to bringing the power of IBM’s Cloud and Watson/AI technologies to life for our clients and ecosystem partners around the world. IBM provides you with the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security and operations across hybrid environments with complete software solutions for business and IT operations, development, data science, security, and management. Our experts and software capabilities help organizations develop applications once and deploy them anywhere, integrate security across the breadth of their IT estate, and automate operations with management visibility. With IBM, you also have access to new skills and methods, governance and management approaches, and a deep ecosystem of industry experts and partners.Your Life at IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Being You at IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.
    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.
    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

  • UX/UI Designer | Chalhoub Group

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Summary:Our UX/UI Designer will turn our software into easy-to-use products for our clients.UI/UX Designer responsibilities include gathering user requirements, designing graphic elements and building navigation components. To be successful in this role, you should have experience with design software and wireframe tools. If you also have a portfolio of professional design projects that includes work with web/mobile applications, we’d like to meet you.Ultimately, you’ll create both functional and appealing features that address our clients’ needs and help us grow our customer base.Job Responsibilities:- Creating best in class digital assets for our websites and digital media activities across all several fashion brands.- Creating UI designs that adhere to and build on existing UI brand guidelines and style guides- Operating within the Digital Product development cycle capturing requirements and feedback from stakeholders and iteratively rolling out new UI features and UX improvements to existing features- Defining, designing and implementing top-notch, responsive and user-centric websites, email templates and more- Creating email HTML templates, including bespoke email campaigns and newsletter- Ensuring all designs work within a responsive framework and with pixel perfection- Conceptualizing original Website design ideas that bring UX simplicity and user friendliness to complex roadblocks- Acting as the brands guardian to ensure quality of UI design and UX across all of our digital platforms Able to demonstrate immediate results on conversion rate and sales- Keeping up to date with the latest trends, styles and techniques and best practices in UX design Working closely with web developers.

    Your Profile:- Proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role- Experience in eCommerce or coming from the eCommerce industry- Portfolio of design projects- Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g. Wireframe.cc and InVision)- Up-to-date knowledge of design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop- Team spirit; strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders- Good time-management skills- BSc in Design, Computer Science or relevant field

    The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.
    By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.
    With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group’s competitive edge in today’s market.
    By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. More

  • Jr. Software Developer | Workz Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    This position covers a broad range of responsibilities, necessary at this stage in the Company’s development. Responsibilities will become more focused in future as additional resource becomes available. The initial responsibilities for this position are described below:Development:• Development of internal and external software• Add / edit new modules and features as per requirement• Work in a team of application developers to implement internal and customer projects• Planning and organizing for a specific development project• Ability to translate user/functional requirements into a design using our standard framework• Walk-through of design and documentation• Develop according to design• Coding• Build• Unit test• Documentation of development according to requirement and design documentation• Preliminary testing• Execute the tests according to the test plans and record the resultsSupport:• Troubleshooting• Track the issue until resolution• Provide support in accordance with our support level agreements• Provide 24/7 support according to the support rosterSecurity responsibilities:• Design, develop and test software with security in mind as per the Secure System Engineering Policy.• Communicate and work effectively within Workz values, policies, and strategies.• Any other duties which from time to time may be required from within this role.

    Minimum Experience:• Minimum 2-3 years of experienceMinimum Education:• Graduate in Computer ScienceKnowledge & Skills:• Advanced SQL (SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL)• .Net (C#) – Windows Forms and Web Development• MVC framework• OOAD & OOP• Front-end web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript• Back-end web development using ASP.Net• Knowledge of framework like Python-Flask, Node.js, React etc. will be an added advantage• Docker and Docker Swarm or Kubernetes experience an added advantage• DevOps and CI/CD tools experience an added advantage

    Workz: secure mobile solutions
    Based in Dubai, Workz is a leading mobile services provider and serialization software specialist delivering smart solutions and secure data management. From eSIM, OTA remote provisioning, operating systems, managed chip security and VAS solutions, we are the end-to-end, secure and proven provider that can make the difference. Workz possesses its own hi-tech manufacturing facilities for SIM cards, scratch cards, and packaging as well as a high-capacity fulfilment centre and a FIATA-licensed logistics service.
    Since its start in 1997, it has forged strong partnerships with over 60 leading regional telecom operators and global wireless device manufacturers becoming the region’s largest mobile solutions specialist delivering over 1.5 billion products each year across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. In 2016, the Nilson Report recognised Workz as the largest scratch card manufacturer in the world. More

  • Assurance – Business Controls Risk – IT Audit Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Information Technology Audit Services practice, within Risk and Compliance services, will provide you the opportunity to work with a team that provides clients with extensive risk and controls technical knowledge and sector specific experience. You’ll have the opportunity to develop a holistic approach to risk that protects businesses, facilitates strategic decision making and enhances efficiency by assisting management in the assessment of project risks and controls.Our team uses current and emerging technologies to assist clients with financial reporting, compliance, and operational processes controls. You’ll provide services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes, including business process and Information Technology management controls.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.

    Requirements:- 5+ years IT Audit & IT General Controls experience- SQL language proficiency- Data Analytics expertise (Power BI, Tableau or Alteryx)- Network security- Good understanding of ERP infrastructure e.g. SAP, ORACLE, MS Dynamics etc. – Good understanding of cyber security risks and controls from IT perspective

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

  • Management Accountant | A Leading Packaging Services Company In The UAE

    Employment: Full Time

    Reconcile account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. Strong analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. Ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:* Understanding applications of accounting standards with proper recording, posting and reconciliations.* Responsible for month end adjustments & book closing up to the preparation & finalization of accounts with liaison with auditors.* Monitors and supervises staff members to ensure accuracy with the assigned work* Develop internal processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal control* Accountable for preparing comprehensive analysis reports* Analyzes data and makes forecasts, budgets, performance measurements and plans, then presents to senior management to assist in its operational decision making

    * A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.* Prefers with professional certification/license for accounting/finance field such as CFA, CPA, CIA, ACCA and the like.* Minimum experience of 5 years in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and such.* Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (knows how to do VlookUp, Pivot, SumIf, If functions, Subtotal and such)* Self-motivated, flexible and possess positive attitude with high degree of integrity & transparency.* Very keen to details and has good accuracy for the tasks handled.* Multi-tasking and work independently in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency* High level of confidence with potential leadership skills* Strong analytical, organizational skills and with excellent communication skills.* Can start IMMEDIATELY (who is no longer working/unemployed)

    A leading packaging services company in the UAE. More