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  • Chief Financial Officer | Robert Half

    Employment: Full Time

    The RoleYour role will provide strategic leadership for the company by working with the CEO and senior management team to establish long-range financial & business goals, strategies, plans and policies. You will be responsible for creating shareholder value and ensuring effective business performance across the business through developing and delivering annual and strategic financial plans including development plans, measuring and managing risks, reporting and analyzing financial and non-financial data, operating efficiency and acting as a partner to the CEO. Key responsibilities include for all financial reporting, planning and control activities for operating assets, development assets, joint ventures as well as new business development initiatives.Key Accountabilities* As required, attending Board and Subcommittee meetings and working closely with the Audit Committee of the Corporation’s Board of Directors* Overseeing the preparation and approval of all financial reporting materials and compliance activities relating to the Corporation’s public market listings, working closely with the external auditors to support the review and audit engagements* Oversight of the Corporation’s finance and accounting staff to ensure proper maintenance of accounting systems, ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards* Developing and maintaining systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets and disclosure procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting, and to ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements* Oversight of the corporation’s tax function, including planning and strategies to promote optimal tax outcomes, and managing tax filings and monitoring compliance with various tax regulatory requirements* Monitoring banking activities of the Corporation* Overseeing financial processes in the corporate office(s), including purchasing, accounts payable, payroll and accounts receivable* Overseeing business insurance plans* Preparing and overseeing budgets, budget forecasting and the implementing of budgets so as to monitoring progress and presenting operational metrics both internally and externally* Develop and maintain a cash flow planning system to monitor cash balances and ensure availability of funds for the Corporation’s business initiatives* Participating in the ongoing strategic planning process as an integral member of the senior management team, providing timely and accurate financial information and analysis to support decision making* As require, working with the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation on securing new debt and equity funding sources

    The Candidate* 20+ year’s experience in finance* 5-10+ year’s experience at ExCo / director level* 5-10+ years’ experience in the mining (or alike) industry;* Professional accounting designation or bachelor degree in business, an MBA would be considered an asset.Competencies* Strategic thinker* Ability to coach and advise company principles on financial implications of all business activities* Ability to create company-wide financial strategies, department goals and objectives* Expertise is finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and IFRS* Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections* Excellent organisational and planning skills* Good interpersonal skills* Excellent verbal and presentation skills* Comfortable engaging directly with other C-suite executives and the Board of Directors* Strong knowledge of the mining industry* Problem solving skills* Detail-oriented;* Ability to work effectively under pressure

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

  • IT Help Desk Technician | G.E.T Generic Engineering Technologies

    Employment: Full Time

    • Monitor and respond quickly to incoming requests relate to IT issues.• Maintain computer systems and act as support if any system goes down.• Responsible for PC’s, Printers, Servers, and related equipment (monitor, keyboard, mouse, hard drive, etc).• Maintain user PCs, including upgrades and configuration as needed.• Assist with the onboarding of new users.• Keep an inventory of all equipment, software, and license users.• Install, configure, and upgrade PC software.

    • General awareness of computer systems, PC repair, and network management• Resourcefulness and quick-thinking nature to troubleshoot new and critical technical issues as they arise.• Ability deploy, configure and support operating systems on desktop and mobile• Understanding and appreciation for information security within systems and user devices.• Strong drive to provide excellent customer service and experience, with an awareness of prioritization of tasks, stakeholders, budget, and time.

    G.E.T Generic Engineering Technologies is staffed by fully-qualified management and operations personnel. With almost a quarter century of engineering and construction experience, our management and technical teams have delivered a wide range of turnkey projects, from the initial design, construction and commissioning stages, through to an operational level.
    Our in-house expertise in design & build extends to a wide range of engineering disciplines:
    Design and Construction Civil and Structural Works Mechanical, Electrical and Sanitary Systems Commissioning Interior Design Fit-out Landscaping
    We offer our clients an excellent service that is quality-driven, professional services and delivering high end quality projects on time and within budget, while adhering with the international standards and best practices. More

  • Backend Developer – Java | Avrioc Technologies

    Employment: Full Time

    What You’ll Do• Work in a fast pace and learning oriented environment we love stretching the boundaries of technology.• You are a guru in JAVA and at least have one solid project as an example.• Work with a team of engineers to deliver high quality products which will scale to millions of users.

    What You Need To Succeed• BS or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Sciences or relevant discipline.• At least 5 years of experience in delivering high quality backend applications including consuming and building enterprise grade APIs.• Should have done one good project in JAVA.• Must be comfortable with applying SOLID principles / Design patterns while coding.• Must be comfortable with writing testcases for the code.• Must have experience with at least one of the messaging queues Rabbit MQ / Kafka.• Must have experience with optimal usage of key/value based cache stores.• Must have Experience working with applications using Websockets with high load of user base.• Should have an understanding on how to scale Websocket connections beyond socket.io.• Good understanding of microservices architecture.• Hands on experience of databases like MySQL, SQL, Cassandra, Mongo or Postgresql.• Solid understanding of developing apps for the cloud, basic knowledge of deploying in cloud AWS preferably (EC2, RDS, S3, SNS, Cloudfront et al.)• Version Control/ CI: Git, SVN, Jenkins, Circle CI.• Familiarity with Elastic Search or SOLR is highly desirable.• Understanding of MQTT / Twilio / Google Maps API is a big plus.• Understanding of the ELK stack for Dashboards is a big plus.• Familiarity with using docker.Required Qualification:• Bachelor/Masters in Computer Science.Required Experience:• 7+ years of relevant experienceWork in a fast pace and learning oriented environment we love stretching the boundaries of technology. You are a guru in JAVA and at least have one solid project as an example. Work with a team of engineers to deliver high quality products which will scale to millions of users.

    Our holy grail, from day one, has been innovation. At AVRIOC, providing excellent services is not just a salesline, but a part of the ethos. We think out-of-the-box, commit to improvise, and provide unmatched solutions. More

  • Backend Developer – NodeJS | Avrioc Technologies

    Employment: Full Time

    What You’ll Do• Work in a fast pace and learning oriented environment we love stretching the boundaries of technology.• You are a guru in NodeJS related framework like Express, Nest etc.• Work with a team of engineers to deliver high quality products which will scale to millions of users.What You Need To Succeed• BS or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Sciences or relevant discipline.• At least 5 years of experience in delivering high quality backend applications including consuming and building enterprise grade APIs.• Must be comfortable with applying SOLID principles / Design patterns while coding.• Must be comfortable with writing testcases for the code.• Must have experience with at least one of the messaging queues Rabbit MQ / Kafka.• Must have experience with optimal usage of key/value based cache stores.• Must have Experience working with applications using Websockets with high load of user base.• Should have an understanding on how to scale Websocket connections beyond socket.io.• Good understanding of microservices architecture.• Hands on experience of databases like MySQL, SQL, Cassandra, Mongo or Postgresql.• Solid understanding of developing apps for the cloud, basic knowledge of deploying in cloud AWS preferably (EC2, RDS, S3, SNS, Cloudfront et al.)• Version Control/ CI: Git, SVN, Jenkins, Circle CI.• Familiarity with Elastic Search or SOLR is highly desirable.• Understanding of MQTT / Twilio / Google Maps API is a big plus.• Understanding of the ELK stack for Dashboards is a big plus.• Familiarity with using docker.

    Required Qualification• Bachelor/Masters in Computer Science.Required Experience• 7+ years of relevant experience• Work in a fast pace and learning oriented environment we love stretching the boundaries of technology.• You are a guru in NodeJS related framework like Express, Nest etc.• Work with a team of engineers to deliver high quality products which will scale to millions of users.

    Our holy grail, from day one, has been innovation. At AVRIOC, providing excellent services is not just a salesline, but a part of the ethos. We think out-of-the-box, commit to improvise, and provide unmatched solutions. More

  • Internal Audit Manager | Qatar Project Management (QPM)

    Employment: Full Time

    JOB PURPOSE / ROLE:Lead and manage the audit team in carrying out reviews and audit assignments of the Development projects in order to identify areas of risk, monitor adherence to QPM’s policies and procedures, detect fraudulent business activities and reinforce internal control measures.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:? Contribute to the development of the QPM Internal Audit strategy by providing the Development Audit inputs and plans in line with the overall business objectives.? For QPM and designated subsidiaries, plan assigned Development audits, reviews and investigations including risk identification, prioritization and mitigation, and existing business controls (laws, policies, procedures, standards and other guidelines).? Develop Audit programs using Electronic Audit (Team Mate) software to detail the various steps for conducting audits.? Direct, supervise and guide the audit team to accomplish Development audit programs in accordance with the international audit standards and stipulated schedules.? Contribute to closure by ensuring completion of all planning, execution, reporting and quality requirements for assigned section(s).? Manage the review of the development risk assessment and control measures within QPM by delivering a comprehensive process to assess the effectiveness of internal control mechanisms and protect QPM from any possible losses.? Provide recommendations to the Audit Committee and the Group Chief Internal Auditor on Development risks relevant to QPM and work with other concerned parties to create cost-effective controls for effective protection against such risks.? Evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions taken for the satisfactory conclusion / closing of Development audit findings and prepare / present reports.? Liaise with the audited functions on Development audit issues, as and when required.? Participate in development of GIAD policies, procedures, plans and other guidelines mainly pertaining to Development Audit.? Respond to and support QPM, external auditor and State Audit Bureau requests regarding GIAD audits and coverage.? Develop specific audit programs and test scripts, and determine the suitable system tools necessary to carry out the specific audit to ensure that all technical requirements of the audit process are readily available.? Provide on-the-job training for Qatari Associate Internal Auditors.? Hold periodic workshops and training sessions to promote / explain Development Audit including: definition, benefits, process, roles and responsibilities.? Ensure data extraction and analysis using the corresponding software to measure consistency of data and to report the findings to the concerned internal parties.? Oversee the work of the Development Audit team to ensure that all activities are carried out in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.? Review the reports submitted by the Assistant Audit Managers on Development Audits.? Monitor team goals, objectives targets and performance indicators and KPIs to measure progress toward achievement of same.? Provide on-the-job training and constructive feedback to the team to support their overall development.? Ensure timely accurate information input to pertinent administration systems.? Perform all other duties, as assigned by the Group Chief Internal Auditor, as per business requirements.

    ? Qualifications:? Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or any related discipline is required.? Masters’ in Business Administration or any related discipline will be preferred.? CIA, CA, CPA, CFE or CMA certified professionals will be preferred.Experience:? At least 10 – 12 years’ relevant experience as an Internal Auditor is required.? Previous experience in Real Estate industry the Middle-East is highly desirable.? Knowledge of IIA standards, theory and methodologies of attribute standards and performance standards.? Knowledge of principles, policies, procedures, and internal processes pertaining to audit.? Knowledge of key business processes and management control.? Awareness of latest quality management systems & standards.? Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.? Detail and result oriented.? Team management and leadership skills.? Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English and Arabic is required.

    Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems. More

  • Deskside Support Engineer | Halian

    Employment: Contract

    Halian is an IT services company providing integrated Managed Services, Resourcing, & Professional Services for corporate enterprises across the UK, Europe and the Emerging Markets of the Middle East & Africa. Established in 1996 and now employing over 450 staff, our company vision is “To unite the best people expertise and information technology and to deliver valued services for our customers”.We are looking for an experience Deskside Support Engineer, the role is 6 months extendable contract to be based in Riyadh, KSA.

    Must have 3-5 years of relevant experience.Should be responsible for resolving problems and performing IMACs within Service Level Agreement objectives (SLA), and completing all related administrative duties.Major Responsibilities include: Resolve client hardware/software PC problem tickets. A technical knowledge of the supported platform is required as well as a working knowledge of the hardware.Capable to do Asset management end to end.Candidates must be currently based in KSA with Transferable Iqama and preferably available to join immediately.

    Founded in 1996, Halian is an IT services company with a strong track record of delivering value for our customers across the UK, Europe, The Middle East and Africa.
    The experience we have gained means that we can help our clients reduce information technology costs, increase IT systems performance, and free up valuable internal resource to focus on core business activities. Our knowledge base covers a variety of industry sectors including Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals, as well as a specialist Financial markets capability in our Luxembourg office.
    We operate with a culture of openness and trust that helps us to develop strong working relationships with our clients and with our core technology partners Dell, Oracle, Red Hat and Symantec.
    Our three key service offerings of Managed Services, Resourcing Services and Professional Services can be used independently or integrated to provide a truly comprehensive service. More

  • Quality Assurance Lab Specialist | United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Description:The College of Education is looking for a reliable Quality Assurance Lab Specialist to ensure that all external and internal requirements are met in relation to the College quality assurance system.Responsibilities of this position are as follows:• Overseeing the Quality Assurance Lab (QAL) by reviewing the efficiency of quality assessment systems and directing data collection, management, processing, and analysis;• Draft, consolidate, and edit team visit reports for subsequent review and evaluation by the CAEP committee chairs• Review data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system• Ensure the College key assessment data is disaggregated by programs• Document internal audit• Track Results over time and report on these results to the program coordinators/ Department Chairs.• Report minutes for the Accreditation meetings and other meetings related to the College Quality Assurance System.• Help in collecting, aggregating and disseminating key assessment data including completers’ impact data, teaching effectiveness data, and program effectiveness data.• Follow up on data collection with the College Assessment Committee on the CLOs and PLOs data.• Follow up on data collection from other sources (e.g., advisory unit, institutional research office, etc.)• Managing College assessment data by entering, storing, maintaining and verifying the College assessment data.• Assist in the development of the College Quality Assurance Website.• Prepare Quality Assurance System reports in collaboration with the College Assessment and Accreditation Committees.• Serve as a liaison between College Assessment Committee, Accreditation Committee and the Office of Institution Effectiveness (OIE)

    Minimum Qualification:• Bachelors degree preferred• Preferred quality inspection, auditing and/or testing experience• Experience with implementation of corrective action programs• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and other databases• Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QAPreferred Qualification:• Bachelors degree preferred• Preferred quality inspection, auditing and/or testing experience• Experience with implementation of corrective action programs• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and other databases• Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QAExpected Skills/Rank/Experience• Attention to detail• Communication skills – verbal and written (especially in English language)• Data collection, management and analysis• Problem analysis and problem solving• Planning and organizing• Sound judgment• Decision-making skills• Effective interaction with stakeholders• Teamwork

    Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.
    As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.
    UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence. More

  • Assistant Manager – Financial Crime Compliance | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Your key responsibilitiesAs an Associate/ Senior Associate in the Risk Management – Financial Crime Compliance team, you will be expected to provide strategic sourcing services related to regulatory compliance, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls and internal audit, to our clients in financial services (FS) industry. You are also required to assist organizations to maintain effective and efficient controls, in order to manage organizational and strategic risks. Also to be able to contribute to our advisory business in FCC, where advisory services on FCC target operating models, business processes and internal controls are in compliance with regulatory requirements without compromising on customer experience that are provided to the client.Skills and attributes for success• Good understanding of economic or market issues and the ability to interpret their impact on clients• Possess strong interpersonal and teaming skills• Leverage technology to continually learn, improve service delivery and maintain our leading edge best practices• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in the use of PowerPoint, Word and Excel• Build an understanding of our solutions, share knowledge and be able to draw on subject matter specialists accordingly• Self-motivated with lots of energy and drive• Effective project management and teamwork skills

    To qualify for the role you must have• 4 – 6 years relevant Financial Crime Compliance (AML/ CFT, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption and Fraud) experience in banking, insurance, asset management, and/or in a big public accounting firm.• Strong understanding of expectations of regulators. Knowledge of other jurisdictions’ AML regulations and environment, and practical experience in the industry a plus.• Knowledge of the global risk and regulatory environment, especially developments in the FCC space.• Graduate degree in law, finance or commerce preferred.• Industry related certification (e.g., CAMS or ICA diploma in AML)• Demonstrate strong planning, execution and reporting skills• Analytical skills; specifically, the ability to assess and decompose financial services industry processes utilizing a risk and control focusIdeally, you’ll also have• Post-graduate qualifications in AML/CFT or professional/ technical qualifications in risk management.• Experience with the design, development and implementation of framework and strategy, internal controls for financial services business processesWhat we look for• Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry.• An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organizationWhat working at EY offers• We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. We also offer you:• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerThe freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Build your legacy with us.Apply now.EY, an equal employment opportunity employer (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Disabled), values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
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    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More