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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

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    Government Accounting and Reporting Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting – Finance – Government Accounting and Reporting – Senior Associate (Riyadh/Abu Dhabi)Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismFinanceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryPwC 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, consulting, advisory, tax and strategy services. PwC Middle East OverviewEstablished in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,000 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.Business Unit OverviewDue to the growth of our government reporting consulting team, we currently have an opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Manager with a proven track record of high-quality delivery of client projects,  strong technical knowledge and a commercially rounded mindset, and an ability to work in a demanding project and transformation environment. We would like to hear from Managers with experience of working on transformation projects around accrual accounting conversion under the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (“IPSAS”) framework and ability to support optimising the balance sheets of government entities converting from cash basis of accounting to accrual under privatization mandates.Responsibilities:- As a Senior Associate, you are required to possess strong project management skills as the delivery role requires client management, project budgeting and finance management. A key part of delivery will be the creation, review and delivery of complex client deliverables which will include executive level reporting through to detailed documentation; – With the appropriate guidance and training from the more experienced members in the team, you will be required to develop yourself personally, taking a keen interest in the Accounting Advisory offering and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market. Similarly, you will be required to coach and develop the more junior members in the team; –  The role also requires the candidate to have a solid knowledge of IPSAS and IFRS and being able to conduct in depth researches on complex matters, prepare technical papers for discussion with clients – You will be expected to manage a global mindset and ability to connect with other colleagues across the consulting line of services and other Line of services within PwC, (such as Assurance, Strategy&, Tax and Deals.) which requires a high-level understanding of the wider PwC offering and trends outside your core area of expertise, so we can bring to our clients high value multidisciplinary solutions – You will be expected to build and maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with clients and colleagues. You will be expected to have significant interactions with senior government officials or company management teams, bankers, lawyers and other advisors typically involved in a high-profile regional transaction. – The role sits within a rapidly growing part of the PwC business. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network. – You will be reporting directly to the leadership team and will be provided with the opportunity to contribute in our medium to long term strategy. – You will be expected to keep on developing your personal skills  taking a keen interest in trends in digital delivery and technology and the impact on the cash to accrual conversion exercises with the government clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market

    Requirements: – Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Public Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, etc. MBA is a plus. – Mandatory qualifications: The following qualification(s) are mandatory for the candidate to perform the role CPA, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent).  – Preferable qualifications: The following qualification(s) are preferable and beneficial for the candidate to perform the role: PMP, PFM and IPSAS related certificates, and any digital certificate will be a plus. – Years of Experience : 2+ years of relevant experience in IPSAS, IFRS, cash to accrual conversion, preferably within a professional services environment. – A good understanding of public finance management and government accounting and reporting – Ability to work under pressure  – Proven soft skills in the following-Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).  Arabic speaking is mandatory, fluency in English is preferred. – The ability and willingness to work in KSA.

    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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    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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    Associate Accountant/Accountant | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Responsible for ledger/account maintenance, reconciliation, internal journal input, posting etc.• Monitoring and reviewing general expense applications to ensure it is in compliance with the Bank’s policy, handling basic accounting responsibilities like preparing checks for payment, journal entries, vouchers, bank reconciliation, etc.• Assisting the preparation of financial statements, business activity reports and various reports required by the Head and local regulators.• Working on the VAT reconciliation and declaration.• Any other responsibility assigned by the bank or person in charge of the department.

    • 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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    Associate Operations Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Process transactions such as customer remittances, loan booking and documentary business- Process the fund clearing with financial institutions, so as to provide efficient funding and support credit to treasury business.- Handle queries from the branch’s counterparts whenever needed. – Follow up on the queries that the branch has with the counterparts.- The reconciliation with customers and the Bank’s correspondent banks, timely check the internal account and keep clear record of special transactions; – Ensure that all transactions processed are accurate, valid and properly accounted for booking by the Bank.- Safe–keeping of Banking Department transaction files (including electronic files).- Handle Audit queries and reports for the branch as well as the Head Office.- Any other responsibility assigned by the bank or person in charge of the department from time to time.

    – Bachelor’s degree in banking and finance, business administration or related disciplines.- 1-3 years of relevant working experience.- Relevant skills or knowledge to process global remittance transaction.- Relevant skills or knowledge in accounting i.e understanding of ledgers and statements. – Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin.- Ability to work under a tight timeline and multi-tasking.- Keen analytic and problem solving skills.- Quick learner

    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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    Telesales Executive | FinOne Marketing

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Assisting in resolving customer complaints/disputes.• Providing information to customers.• Monitoring sales performance.• Closing sales deals.• Keeping a record of calls and relevant details.• Updating customer details.

    Salary:
    AED
    2,000 to 3,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: VISA PROVIDED

    • An effective telesales representative must be an excellent communicator and have superior people skills. • They must be comfortable presenting products or services over the phone as well as dealing with complaints and doubts. • The goal is to help the company grow by bringing in customers and developing business.

    FinOne Marketing LLC is one of the leading direct sales and marketing company in the UAE. With very well experienced management team and staff.

    We pride on our experienced professionals resources that deftly handle clients with an upbeat and engaging personality. Proficient in multi-languages, diversified FinOne staff hailing from different nations enables them to penetrate the market with ease. They are well trained in sales, marketing and customer service and can handle business queries with professional ease. Once the sales project is awarded by a client an exclusive team consisting of Sales staff, Team Leader and Sales Manager and is assigned to manage their sales activities. 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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    Associate Asset & Liability Manager / Asset & Liability Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Gather and analyze data used in the development of programs and/or models that evaluate the organisation’s asset/liability strategy.• Monitor liquidity ratios of the bank and use market tools to keep proper liquidity and make effective control of liquidity risks.• To help with the financial market activities of the bank such as CDs, bonds, and money lending/borrowing.• Keep watch of the financial market and make regular market analyses.• To take up routine work such as writing reports, filling data forms etc.• 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