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    IT Manager | Trident Freight

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Managing Information Technology and computer Systems (IS&T).• Plan, Organize, control and Evaluate IT and electronic data operations.• Design, develop, integrate, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures• Ensure security of data, network access and Backup systems.• Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time• Audit systems and assess their outcomes• Preserve assets, information security and control structures• Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness

    • Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems – ORACLE, PL SQL, Vb. Net, .Net Framework• Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation• Ability to manage personnel

    Trident Freight LLC, the International Forwarding arm of Dubai based Rais Hassan Saadi Group was established in the year 1990 in United Arab Emirates.

    The Company has grown as one of the leading International Forwarder in UAE through our International Network of Offices by providing and meeting the International Transportation and Logistics requirements of our Customers.

    The Company has migrated from the traditional forwarding to a more customized and integrated approach towards the business to suit the changing requirements of our customers. More

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    Information Security Officer | BuildWell HR Solutions

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Overview Develop, document, maintain, and distribute Information Security policies and procedures in line with laws, regulations, and industry best practices. You will be responsible for identifying information security issues and working with relevant stakeholders to resolve them. you should have good analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of best practices to prevent a wide range of information security threats. Top candidates will also be excellent communicators, able to train and educate our staff in various information security topics. Responsibilities and Duties • Develop Information Security policies and procedures in compliance with the Information Security Regulations (ISR). • Identifying information security issues and working with relevant stakeholders to resolve them. • Conduct Information Security Awareness for all Employees • Respond to Information Security Incidents • Keeping up to date with developments in IT security standards and threats. • Ensuring that the information security management system confirms to requirements of Information Security Management System (ISMS) and ISR. • Ensure Risk Assessments are conducted on all information systems • Establish appropriate measures to assess, determine compliance and effectiveness levels of ISMS & ISR • Review Application changes and projects from information security perspective. • Collaborating with management and the IT department to improve security. • Documenting any security breaches and assessing their damage.

    Salary:
    AED
    15,000 to 18,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Education – bachelor’s degree in relevant field. • Familiarly with Information security standards, regulations and frameworks (ISMS,ISR) • Experience – IN preparing IT Security Policies and Procedures. • Specific skills – Certified IT Security champion • Team player with excellent communication skill. • Knowledge of Arabic is plus.

    Buildwell HR solutions is a Human Capital Consultancy and Executive Recruitment agency that focuses on providing insight, a personalised approach and targeted solutions for our clients.

    At Buildwell, you are in safe hands. Our wealth of wide-ranging experience in specialized and multilingual recruitment allows us to offer the right and uniquely tailored solution to each employer, whatever their recruitment requirements. Our extensive experience across industries, private and public sector, international markets including start-ups and M&A, provide us with a unique perspective of business, cultural and leadership challenges.

    We combine our expertise of international recruitment and our deep understanding of the GCC markets together with an intimate understanding of your business to design solutions to help you overcome these challenges, grow and achieve outstanding performance.

    Having led successful transformation outcomes across various organisations, our approach focuses on forging better connections that enable speed, engagement and enhanced performance outcomes. More

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    Assurance – IT Audit Associate 2 | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob 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 an 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:- Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.- Share and collaborate effectively with others.- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.- Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in the materials produce.- Build and maintain an internal and external network.- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Assurance – Internal Audit Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation.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 Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.- Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Assistant Manager – (RTAS) | MBG Corporate Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    JobResponsibilitiesProject Management· Planning for Projects, supporting leadership to work, managing project quality while meeting established project milestones and deliverable completion timelines· Effective in all phases of Project planning including quickly gaining on understanding of the business areas, developing scope, objectives, risks and detailed plan· Effective Data Analytics, Report writing & Presentations skills· Maintaining a knowledge and application of financial and operational audit concepts, standards and methodologiesBusiness Proposal & Pitch Packs· Will be responsible for preparation of business proposals, pitch-packs and helping Senior Management in pitching of new clientsPractice Management· Will be responsible for handling Client Portfolio including Relationship Management· Will be responsible for Invoicing & Profitability Management· Will be responsible for managing smooth project kick-off , monitoring & closure meetings· Will be responsible to motivate and lead the team including periodic training sessionsKey Opportunities at MBG· Experience of working across diversified industries· Technical experience on advisory projects including:· Special Investigations;· Due-diligence;· Valuation.· Market Feasibility Assessment

    Experience & Qualification· Chartered Accountant Having 3+ years of post-qualification relevant experienceThreshold CompetenciesWorking proficiency in the Risk Advisory services which includes:· Internal Audit & Risk Assessments· Improvement of internal controls· Rationalization of controls· Exposure to IFC/ ICFR Documentation & Testing Engagements· Experience in the conducting below Risk Advisory Projects· SOX/ JSOX; and· Preparation & building of Standard Operating Procedures / Policies· Working knowledge of interpreting financial statements, financial analysis, financial due diligence & business valuation

    Mayur Batra Group was founded in the year 2002 in India and over the period the group has developed as a reputed, audit, accounting and advisory firm. Mayur Batra Group’s current clientele include around 60 fortune 500 companies.

    MB Group has a team of highly qualified and skilled professionals having rich experience in audit, accounting and book keeping, management services, HR recruitment, advisory and consultancy services and payroll processing.

    Our client relationships are more than just business partnerships: we aim to understand people as well as business, and building long-standing relationships based on mutual respect and trust. We care about the success of our clients and are committed to delivering value. We adopt a professional approach and it is important that our clients enjoy working with us. More

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    Investment & Startups Manager | KOTRA

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Please note that KOTRA Dubai DOESN’T ACCEPT TELEPHONE INQUIRIES.Investment & Startups Manager (Korea Government-funded Promotion Agency in Dubai)Our CompanyKotra stands for ‘Korea trade-investment promotion agency’. We promote Korean SMEs and Startups to penetrate UAE & GCC market. We hold business delegations and exhibitions to allure local buyers and investors. We also share job opportunities from here to Koreans.The team Investment & Startups team specifically promotes local investors who are interested in starting a business in Korea and Korean startups who wants to expand their business here. We manage investors and local network to connect Korean startups and help them onboarding UAE startup ecosystem. We hold delegation, pitch day and networking meetings here in Dubai and Korea.The roleThe key purpose of the Investment Manager role is to be responsible for developing and managing investment opportunities and connecting Korean startups and SMEs to meet investors through on/offline meetings. The one will also vibrantly network with investors and report networking, investment promotional meetings to meet the performance index. This role reports to senior manager.Management LevelManagerKey Responsibilities:* Plays key role in investment activities by providing analytic support, project management, presentations, communication and recommendations for deal making. * Provides investors with consultation about the geographic selection, the industry, the type of investment, and their capital that would be invested within 5 years and help them with preparing investment documents behalf of our branch based on high understanding about investment process, geographical benefits, governmental policy and regulations within Korea and UAE. * Manages target investors within relevant segments* Propose investment strategies & implementation plans. * Attend networking sessions and events to broad our branch’s network around 1~2 times per month (overtime may apply) and report meeting result with business cards.* Consults each of Korean startups based on thorough study about their technology and connects them with UAE and GCC based investors via on/offline meetings. * Supports Korean startups with their business meetings case by case when they are on a business trip to UAE and investors when they visit Korea as well (if so, overtime duties may apply and will be rewarded with vacations).

    Key requirements* University degree in Economics, Finance, Investment or a related discipline is preferred * Very fluent in both Korean and English, with preference to Arabic speaking candidates* 5 years+ experience within Investment, Startup business or similar.* High knowledge in Venture capital & start-ups.* Excellent project appraisal, investment project managing skills.* Strong understanding of and experienced in promoting Korean technology & startup ecosystem.* Ability to apply sound business judgment and an analytical, pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving.* High level of discipline and integrity with positive attitude and ability to work independently and under pressure.* Ability to plan and prioritize effectively: strong project / process management skills.* Ability to develop and broad strong relationships with people at all levels.* Very strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation and presentation.* Technically proficient (Advanced) in Excel, Word, PowerPoint essential

    Since its establishment in 1962 as part of the Koreas first 5-year Economic Plan, KOTRA has been dedicated to creating new export markets and increasing Koreas trade value, which reached $1 trillion in 2011. In the late 1990s, the agency helped Korea overcome the Financial Crisis by starting its foreign direct investment promotion division. And in the last half century, KOTRA has played a significant role in supporting Korean companies expanding overseas.

    Today, the world economy is more volatile than ever due to the European financial crisis, China’s hindered economic growth, upcoming elections in 15 countries and security issues in the Middle East. In preparation for a rapidly changing market environment, and using Koreas expansive FTA network, KOTRA is focusing on the globalization of small and medium sized enterprises(SMEs), the backbone of the Korean economy, by providing them with customized support related to global business establishment and export. More

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    Associate Credit & Risk Manager / Credit & Risk Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Draft the reports, and forms required to be submitted to the regulators and head office.• Analyze credit risk and provide related reviewing suggestions.• Gather financial information, read financial briefings, assess, analyse and interpret complicated financial information.• Keep the company’s credit exposures within set risk bearing limits.• Assisting with the production of reports about marketing, liquidity, operational, and reputation risk management; including limit excesses and portfolio exposure reporting for Risk oversight and governance committees.• Coordinating the update of Risk Policy and Procedure to ensure compliance with local regulation.• Work closely with other risk teams and IT to develop and design analytical tools and improve underlying risk system infrastructure.• Any other responsibility assigned by the bank or person in charge of the department from time to time on the basis of requirement.

    • Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.• Strong communication abilities in both Mandarin and English.• Strong execution, communication, and interpersonal skills.• Proficiency in Microsoft, or other office applications.• Strong data collection and analysis skills.• Related working experience preferred.• Related certificates, such as ACCA, FRM, CFA, CPA, CIIA, etc. preferred.

    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) is China’s largest bank and the largest bank in the world. It is one of China’s “Big Four” state-owned commercial banks (the other three being the Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank). It is the largest bank in the world in terms of market value, the world’s largest bank by deposits, and the world’s most profitable bank.

    In October 2008, the opening of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited ( regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority) allows ICBC to become the pioneer among the Chinese financial institutions for the Middle East market. With strong support from its Head Office located in Beijing, ICBC Middle East support the financial needs of the UAE and the Middle East area, provide a comprehensive international trade,overseas financing against domestic support, project finance, clearing and settlement, and a series of financial services, become a link of economic and trade exchanges between China and Middle region. More

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    Group Head of Planning & Analysis | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyRobert Half are exclusively working with a buyside investment company searching for a Senior member to join their Finance Team in Abu Dhabi. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, the candidate will be interacting with management at all levels within the organization to prepare comprehensive financial analyses, reports, and budgets at the corporate group level. The role will also be driving a routine calendar of events including consolidation of results, budgets, 5-year business plans and the analysis and reporting of financial data.The Role* Lead an ongoing group-wide effort to develop and implement an executive dashboard at the Holding and business unit levels.* Develop reports for top management summarizing the business financial positions, returns, yields, capital usage, and cash flows and coordinate the preparation of strategic business plans, budgets, and financial forecast.* Perform analytics to support corporate strategic planning and business development decision-making, including long term forecasting and valuation models.* Perform analysis and create models to support executive management in making operational and/or financial decisions.* Prepare Group’s annual budget including review and Business Units’ budgets. * Ensuring budget process is informative and on time.* Enhance the process and timeline management of coordinating and collating budget related information from departments, businesses unit/group companies.* Monitor performance to business KPIs by departments, business unit/group companies across the group highlighting and reporting variances and corrective actions.* Prepare presentation of BOD/Committees and senior management.* Preparing reports and analysis for management review and conduct specific tasks as required by management from time to time.* Prepare modelling, planning and execution of ad hoc financial analysis as required by senior management.

    The CandidateMinimum Qualifications* A CFA Charter holder or Chartered Accountant.* Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field – Master’s degree preferred.* 10-15 years of progressively responsible FP&A leadership experience.* Prior work experience in a corporate family group entity in the GCC is a must.* Excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication, problem-solving skills, and a remarkable attention to details.* Prior experience in a Big Four firm is desirable.* Exceptional / advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Dynamics or similar dashboard systems, Excel and PowerPoint.* Strong analytical, consolidation and financial modelling skills.* Experienced in producing financial reports and presentations to Board standard.* Knowledge of ERP systems and related technologies.Salary* 45,000 AED a monthRobert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training.

    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