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  • Specialist – Scheduling & Artist Management – Entertainment | Dubai Parks and Resorts

    Employment: Full Time

    Building FunIn a never before seen experience, Dubai Parks and Resorts hosts MOTIONGATE Dubai – a destination that brings visitors in direct contact with their favorite characters and stories. We are inviting everyone to play a part and as a team member of MOTIONGATE Dubai, you’ll enjoy all the fun that comes with an exciting career. You’ll work with a cast of amazingly talented and inspiring people in a job that’s so immersive it hardly feels like work. Come and work with an exciting team where we all play a vital part in the story – whether you choose a role serving the delicious food, to maintaining equipment, performing in costume or operating a ride. Whatever your chosen vocation you will help tell compelling, enduring stories and create memories for our guests that will last a lifetime.Play Your PartThe Entertainment Scheduler provides to all performance artists within Motiongate Dubai their weekly performance-based schedules, rehearsals and entertainment grids. Coordinate with relevant department in regards to leave management and work related injuries. Assisting in the day to day operations of entertainment team in coordination with other department. Communicate effectively on necessary daily operational changes relating to the entertainment program / shows. The Entertainment Scheduler plays a key and vital role of the link between performance artists and in coordination with other departments, representing the artistic companies interests in a professional and exemplary manner at all time. Needs to provide assistance in the planning of park-wide entertainment and its successful operationMain Duties:- Work directly with HR and Risk and Insurance departments in the filing of Work-Related Injury Claims from performance artists employed by Motiongate Dubai.- Ensure company paperwork and all relevant medical expenses are submitted in a timely manner and the reimbursement processed accordingly.- Create and maintain the weekly rehearsal schedules and performance schedules for both Motiongate Dubai- Maintaining a fair and even spread of performance roles throughout the artistic company in relation to their individual approved roles.- With the Production Manager, create and distribute weekly entertainment grids for Motiongate Dubai.- Compile and distribute all call-in related information received via the entertainment base call-in line to the relevant entertainment business unit.- Document and track individual monthly employee absences as they relate to work related injuries and / or sick days, ensuring all instances of these items are applied for in Oracle in a timely manner.- Assist performance artists with any company related issues they may have, including but not limited to: lieu days, shift requests, leave requests and physiotherapy consultations.- Maintain time & attendance records and schedules in system to ensure compliance with HR and Payroll regulations and timelines for monthly payroll.- Distribute pertinent and relevant company information to all performance artists as stipulated by the Production Manager and / or HR.- Assists in building/maintaining FYI’s and status reports on performance related items.- Act as first point of contact for addressing performance artist scheduling issues in a positive and professional manner.- Ability to maintain confidential information.- Execute and maintain policies, procedures and processes for the respective function/department and ensure reviewing and keeping the existing ones updated as part of the ‘continuous process improvement’.- Maintain relevant electronic systems to bring efficiency and effectiveness to existing processes.- Interface with DPR internal and external clients in a professional and courteous manner.- Must be able to adapt to an ever-changing work environment.- Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the management team.

    Are You a Star?In order to be qualified for this role you should possess the below criteria:Essential:- Should have Bachelors / Professional Degree or minimum five years equivalent theme park, theatrical, cruise ship experience in similar field- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals.- Minimum 2 years experience in theme parks and/ professional theater / entertainment events management- Proficient in Excel and Word- Advanced English Skills- both written and spoke- People and time management- Ability to communicate with all kinds of people- Great problem solver- Ability to work well in a high pressured and fast paced environmentDesirable:- BA Theater Degree- Minimum 5 years experience in theme parks and/ professional theater / entertainment events management- Ability to navigate well on both PC and Mac computers- Ability to adapt to an ever changing work environment- Ability to work with many different artistic personalities and staff- Ability to juggle several different tasks and job responsibilities at the same time- Well versed with ERP Systems (Oracle Employee Self Services, Oracle Time & Attendance)The Best Part of The StoryWe offer a competitive salary and benefits package which will be around AED. 5500/- Per Month, this includes; housing allowance, & other utilities allowance. Also provides others benefits which includes; annual flight allowance, comprehensive medical coverage, life and accident insurance and other generous allowances.We also care about your career development supported by Learning opportunities for those seeking a long-term future in the Company.

    Dubai Parks and Resorts offers new heights in experiential entertainment through an inspired concept that brings the best of the east and the west in the entertainment industry. Conceived and developed by Meraas Holding, Dubai Parks and Resorts articulates the Dubai leadership’s vision of positioning the emirate as a compelling global tourist destination.
    The first phase of Dubai Parks and Resorts will comprise three theme parks: motiongate™ Dubai, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, and LEGOLAND® Dubai. The development will also feature Riverland – a grand entrance plaza and Lapita, a family themed hotel. The first phase is scheduled for completion in 2016. Ground work commenced on site in February 2014 More

  • Proposition and Delivery Specialist | Refinitiv

    Employment: Full Time

    Position SummaryAs a subject matter expert to pre-sales and pursuit activities, you will collaborate with Account Managers and Solution Sales focusing on all sales, new, cross-sells, up-sells, for proposition in a given territory with both existing and new customers.Role ResponsibilitiesSales: Consultation with content creation team to devise the best editorial plan that would meet the marketing communications requirements of the customer.Post Sales: Coordinating with the client to acquire the correct brand assets that the content teams would require to develop the said solutionProject Management: Ensuring timely delivery of created assets to the client according to mutually accepted project plan.Billing & Finance: Support Billing and Finance process by acquiring digital acceptance of project completion from the client and conveying the same to billing and Invoice collection teams.Proactively identify pipeline opportunities, governed by the Account Managers.Provide insights and share Refinitiv thought leadership on their proposition with customers.Deliver customer demonstrations on their specific propositions.

    Qualifications and Experience RequiredStrong business acumen and knowledge how businesses work, understanding of current and possible future practices, trends and information affecting the prospect or customer businesses and own internal organizationKnowledge of the competition and awareness of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplaceStrong prospecting skills and previous experience in creating communication plans (emails templates, phone call scripts, etc.), conducting prospecting campaigns, efforts with internal lead nurture and/or demand generation programsDemonstrable closing ability in winning sales campaigns, closing late stage deals, developing reasons for prospects and overcoming late stage deal obstaclesEvident opportunity management experience with managing pipeline, inspecting opportunities, accelerating campaigns, demonstrating deal ingenuity and providing deal-based ideasUnderstanding of cost justification methodologies relevant to the business and to the buyer, utilizing a value case to differentiate a solution from competitive offerings, building multiple evaluation criteria that are compelling to the buyer and developing business models that can be replicated and used by othersSignificant Product and Workflow Expertise (e.g. knowledge of financial modeling, Excel, MS Office); knowledge of trading floor tech / data appsSuperior interpersonal, communication skills and presentation skills (verbal & written)

    Refinitiv is one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure, serving over 40,000 institutions in approximately 190 countries. We provide leading data and insights, trading platforms, and open data and technology platforms that connect a thriving global financial markets community – driving performance in trading, investment, wealth management, regulatory compliance, market data management, enterprise risk and fighting financial crime. We are new market pioneers with 167 years of confidence. Breaking new barriers. Enabling more responsible, transparent and connected financial markets. We redefine what data can do. Through an open ecosystem, a high-performance culture, analytics, insights and technology.
    Be the breakthrough, activate your future and shape ours. More

  • Senior MS Dynamics CRM365 Consultant | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismTechnology StrategyManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Customer Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients design customer strategies that address the customers’ underlying needs and desired outcomes. We help build bridges between digital and analogy mediums, delivering personal and contextual experiences powered by technology and analytics, and driving the total experience by engaging the customer, product, partner, and employee experiences.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.

    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

  • Legal Director | QS Quest

    Employment: Full Time

    My client is a major investment group with a diversified business portfolio and they require a Legal Director for Riyadh. Candidates should have at least 12-15 years experience in Legal Management and should have previous experience as a Legal Director or Corporate Legal Director level.
    Salary:SAR 55,000 to 65,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.Additional benefits: + medical + tickets + holiday

    This role will report to the CEO and candidates should have a degree in Law. Due to current flight restrictions, candidates MUST be in KSA with a transferable iqama or a Saudi national

    QS Quest Ltd – Your Middle East Recruitment Partner
    QS Quest Ltd are a niche Recruitment Consultancy specialising in the placement of Construction & Engineering professionals into the Middle East. We deliver end to end recruitment for both client and candidate, with the ability to identify key Construction & Engineering professionals from all nationalities.
    With a detailed knowledge of the local Middle East market, we have a proven track record of sourcing and delivering key staff for some of the regions most recognised Construction & Engineering projects.
    Geographical areas covered are: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Oman. Bahrain and Iran. More

  • Office Manager – Kuwait National | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Our client one of the world’s leading Professional Services Firm. The company is looking to hire an experienced Office Manager based in Kuwait.Client DetailsOur client is one of the world’s leading Global Professional Services firm in Kuwait. They are currently looking to expand their administration team and have introduced a position of an Office Manager.DescriptionThe role will have a variety of responsibilities including full secretarial duties:Primary Responsibilities:* Intense schedule organisation- complex travel arrangements and itineraries.* Primary responsibility for multiple diary management- managing constant change based on priorities.* Extensive global business travel planning.* Produce and proof-read correspondence, documents, packs and presentations if and when required, frequently under tight time constraints.* Manage calls and other correspondence keeping Partner priorities in mind.* Work collaboratively with EAs in a team environment, providing back up cover for their Partners during holiday or sickness.Office Coordinator Responsibilities:* Direct the personnel team – including coaching, development and evaluation of team.* Plan and manage office budget.* Supervise outsourced building services when required.* Support physical space- supervising staff, external contractors, vendors, and performing quality control inspections.* Collaborate with Firm Real Estate and oversee construction efforts.* Act as first point of contact for the office.* Arrange and prepare community building events- circulate events calendar and organises activities.* Manage all vendor services and finances in collaboration with the finance department – maintaining vendor list/invoices, meal voucher system, client expenses.* Landlord management in collaboration with the Real Estate team.Other Responsibilities:* Enhance self-development through relevant training, addressing potential issues, taking on additional responsibilities, and contributing to the EA department.* Organise client and internal conferences and personnel committees within the Firm when requiredJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary, all-inclusive of basic, housing and transport allowances. Additionally, he/she will receive a bonus, medical insurance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Office Manager to further progress their career with the leading Professional Services Company.

    The successful candidate for this Office Manager Role:* Kuwaiti National.* 5+ years of EA experience working at a senior level- supporting a leadership team in a corporate environment/ multinational or professional services Industry* Candidates having Office Management experience in addition to support preferred* Degree level and/or secretarial qualification (preferred).* Strong organisational skills and excellent secretarial skills.* Confidence in individual ability and the capability to work collaboratively.* Strong communication skills and the ability to take ownership and initiative.* Excellent MS Office 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

  • Accounts Payable Manager | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Reporting into the Head of Finance, the Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for processing high volume and value payments to the organisation’s suppliers. Due to Saudization, Saudi Arabian nationals can be put forward for this vacancy.Client DetailsA leading financial services organisation based in Riyadh.DescriptionThe Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for:* Responsible for processing high volume and value payments to supplier* Maintain strong relationships with suppliers* Maintain the supplier ledger* Work with senior finance team members in order to improve the accounts payable function* Manage the payment schedule* Ensuring processes are efficient and effective on ERP system (Oracle)* Weekly and monthly AP reportingJob OfferA highly competitive salary and benefits package

    * Must be a Saudi national* Must have used Oracle* Must have a minimum of 7 years accounts payable experience at a senior or managerial level* Must have processed high volume and value payments* Must be able to start work in Riyadh at short notice

    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

  • Chief Financial Officer | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse are currently undertaking a search, for one of our Middle East client’s, whom are in the process of looking to recruit a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for their production until and subsidiary in Nigeria. This client has a fully-fledged and vertically integrated operation across farming, food production and distribution.This role will take ownership of a team of finance staff locally in Nigeria and with a reporting line to a Middle East group head office, this CFO shall have overall responsibility for all areas of financial management, governance, funding and strategic planning. The CFO will also be required to develop internal controls; to allow for robust, accurate and compliant accounting processes, aligned to IFRS. Also, the CFO will be required to develop a strong platform to complete reliable financial due-diligence, through Financial Planning & Analysis functions, to provide operational commercial support and business development/investment feasibilities. In conjunction, the CFO will be required to develop and/or reshape the finance team and staff structures, whilst also developing strong succession planning and management mentorship.

    The client will look to recruit a qualified and experienced finance professional, with up to 15 years’ experience, across a mainstream financial reporting and/or accountancy-based position. Our client will ideally look to recruit a professionally qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CPA) whom is able to demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of a manufacturing, production or agricultural centric organisation.The successful candidate will be familiar and experience within a leadership role and shall possess a demonstrable track record with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, to allow for the oversight of commercial support activities, banking relationships and external audit undertakings. The nature of this role and organisation requires their CFO to be based in Nigeria, on a rotation basis, whilst also travelling regularly across the Middle East offices to support group responsibilities and reporting lines.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

  • Product Manager – Video Technology | MBC Group

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Description:- Familiarity with online video encoding, decoding and playback systems. This includes codecs & packaging (HLS, MPEG-DASH, HEVC, UHD), protocols (HTTP, WebRTC, UDP) encoders (FFMPEG), DRM and more.- Experience in video workflows orchestration starting from content ingestion point to client playback- Familiarity with video analytics and optimization including QoS and video delivery metrics- Familiarity with cloud-based platforms across both AWS and Azure clouds- Deep working knowledge of OTT video management, publishing, syndication and other related video management services- Proficient in agile software development methodology like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.- Expertise managing the end-to-end product lifecycle including ideation, definition, development, acceptance testing, and operations- Ability to build consensus and ensure convergence of disparate work streams into a unified customer experience

    Qualifications:- 7+ years product management experience with large-scale customer-facing technology products- Experience in the video encoding and transcoding market- Proven track record of developing user stories- Demonstrated experience interacting with all levels of management- SAFE and CSPO certifications a plus- BA or MA in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology is preferred

    MBC Group is the largest satellite TV and radio network in the Middle East based in Dubai Media City. It broadcasts a portfolio of Arabic and Western entertainment channels; as well as managing the Al Arabiya news channel and New Media platforms. The group has expanded significantly in the last several years moving from one TV and radio channel to ten TV, four radio channels and a range of broadcast and news service companies. Additionally the Group operates a number of successful websites and is aggressively expanding its internet and multiplatform operations. More