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    Security Systems Engineer | Excelsior Group ME

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position: Security Systems EngineerSalary: up to 5,000 AED plus company carLocation: Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab EmiratesJob Type: Full TimeAbout the companyThe hiring company is security solutions company with head office situated in the UK.Job Description.• Routine Maintenance / Planned Preventative Maintenance as scheduled by the line manager.• Inspect and clean the respective equipment to be maintained i.e., Cameras, DVR/ NVR, Switch’s and Perimeter Detection Systems (PIDs) following the maintenance SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) as per the design specifications, drawings and advance maintenance report.• Identify and when approved, repair faults found on maintenance visits.• Installation and commissioning of high-level security system hardware.• Commissioning and testing of security systems.• Installation and commissioning of software and networking systems.• Report daily to the line manager.• Submit timely working records, expenses and vehicle mileage sheets when requested.• Work on the installation and commissioning of special projects as and when assigned.

    Salary:
    AED
    3,500 to 5,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: company car

    Qualifications:• You will be experienced and enthusiastic team member. (essential)• 5 or more year’s work experience as a security system engineer or related position. (essential)• Good verbal and written skills. (essential)• Ability to work on their own and use initiative. (essential)• Knowledge of security systems including identifying and carrying out work on anti-virus applications, firewalls, authentication systems and intruder detection notification systems. (essential)• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. (essential)• Proficient in using a laptop to remote access client’s sites to first line troubleshoot. (essential)• Proficient in AutoCAD or a related drawing package (desired).• Troubleshooting network and software issues (desired).• Valid UAE driving license (essential).

    Excelsior is a bespoke HR and recruitment consultancy, specialising in the Security, Facilities Management, Education and Automotive sectors. Excelsior provides a high quality, reliable and affordable solution to companies in these sectors.

    Exciting opportunities and market insights will be regularly posted on this page. If you are a talented individual looking for a change, then our highly experienced Consultants are ready to match you with an exciting new career opportunity. More

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    Receptionist and Admin Assistant | Gulf Target Holdings

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Greet clients and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude.• Assisting the HR Department and liaising with potential candidates for arranging and scheduling interviews.• Assisting with a variety of administrative tasks.• Preparing meeting and training rooms.• Answering phones in a professional manner, and routing calls as necessary.• Assisting colleagues with administrative tasks.• Performing ad-hoc administrative duties.• Answering, forwarding, and screening phone calls.• Provide excellent customer service.• Scheduling appointments.• Receptionist Requirements:• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field.• Prior experience as a receptionist or in a related field.• Consistent, professional dress, and manner.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.• Good time management skills.• Experience with administrative and clerical procedures.• Able to contribute positively as part of a team, helping out with various tasks as required.

    • Greet clients and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude.• Assisting the HR Department and liaising with potential candidates for arranging and scheduling interviews.• Assisting with a variety of administrative tasks• Preparing meeting and training rooms.• Answering phones in a professional manner, and routing calls as necessary.• Assisting colleagues with administrative tasks.• Performing ad-hoc administrative duties.• Answering, forwarding, and screening phone calls.• Provide excellent customer service.• Scheduling appointments.• Receptionist Requirements:• Prior experience as a receptionist or in a related field.• Consistent, professional dress, and manner.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.• Good time management skills.• Experience with administrative and clerical procedures.• Able to contribute positively as part of a team, helping out with various tasks as required.

    Gulf Target Holdings LLC is a private group of companies.

    The group was established in 1977, operates through its head office in Dubai and branches throughout Emirates. Gulf Target business interest is diversified and comprises of the following:

    Investment
    Finance & Banking
    Legal Consultancy
    Real Estate (Managing Family Properties)

    Underlying strength of Gulf Targets achievements is an unshakable commitment from the management team backed by sound financial background to achieve company’s ambition to be one of the fastest growing company in UAE. More

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    TLS – Indirect Tax – Project Manager (PMO) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismVAT/GSTManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Project Management practice, within Project Portfolio Management services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations balance long term strategies and short term imperatives to optimise their investments and strategic activity required to achieve the organisation’s business objectives. We help enhance organisations project and programme performance by identifying alternative project approaches, consistently aligning projects with corporate strategy, setting the tone and pace of programmes from the outset, responding quickly and effectively to crisis situations, and extracting value from agile programme delivery.As part of our team, you’ll help our clients set the tone, pace, and point projects in the right direction from the outset. You’ll help companies manage their projects by providing guidance, methodology, and tools needed to successfully complete a project lifecycle.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.

    Preferred skills- PMP Certified Minimum years experience required- 8 Years

    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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    Working Capital and Liquidity Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Deals, Business Restructuring Services – Working Capital and Liquidity – Manager – DubaiLine of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismDealsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryWho we’re looking forWe are currently growing our Working Capital optimisation team and are looking for experienced hires to join us (4 to 5 years’ experience with a minimum of 2-3 years hands on working capital experience). Practical experience of managing improvement projects covering at least one of Payables, Receivables or Inventory processes is a must.  We are looking for people who are passionate about what they do and are able to transfer their knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to help develop the wider team.  Our approach typically involves working closely with clients to diagnose the key issues then develop a sustainable solution and implement it, usually under tight time constraints. A key focus on any assignment is transferring skills and knowledge to clients so that the solution is embedded and owned by them.   We work across a range of situations, including financially stressed/distressed, turnaround situations that require a rapid focus on cash and working capital efficiency or more performance improvement situations where we work on embedding change into the culture of the client as well as across its processes.  Dubai is the base location, although there may be a business need to work at client sites across the ME. About the roleWe’re looking for an experienced Manager to join the team in Dubai. You would be expected to focus mainly on the working capital improvement areas that match your previous experience and expertise, but would be expected to work on other projects including but not limited to cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, turnaround, operational restructuring. A typical assignment may include some or all of the following: – Review of working capital cycles in a business, and (often rapid) diagnostic of key issues and areas for concern – Rapidly understand key business processes and working capital requirements – Financial analysis of opportunities for working capital reduction, within context of commercial requirements of business – Development of practical action plans to address working capital opportunities – Working alongside management to implement and support project plans – Post implementation reviews and monitoring of working capital performance improvement – Assessment of capabilities of operational and management teams within an organisation and identification of skill gaps – Tracking and evaluation of working capital performance – Preparation of presentations and/or reports to key stakeholders (e.g. Board level/management)  – Active contribution to the teams marketing efforts (both internal and external) is expected and encouraged. This ranges from preparing marketing material through to organising marketing events or joining one of the internal channels to take our message to other parts of the firm – Company, sector and market research and analysis using a wide variety of information sources

    Requirements- An excellent academic record, educated to at least bachelor degree level – Sound financial analysis skills – Strong commercial awareness and business analysis skills – Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable communicating with all levels  – Experience of managing working capital improvement / cost reduction/ cash flow forecasting programmes in either public or private sector  – Experience of a range of sectors or specific expertise in a broad market sector – Preferably previous experience in or exposure to complex stakeholder environments (with stakeholders such as Purchasing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Credit Control, etc) – Ability to manage and motivate others, where required in the role  – Flexibility in terms of diverse industries and role  – Willingness to participate in marketing and business development, demonstrating a proactive approach to the marketplace – Proven project and time management skills – Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurized working environment – Excellent verbal and written English  – Other languages beneficial (but not necessary)

    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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    Senior Accountant | AMBU Capital Investments

    Employment:

    Full Time

    THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE BUT WILL NOT BE LIMITED TO THE BELOW TASKS- Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling accounts payable and receivable- Producing error-free accounting reports and present their results- Analysing financial information and summarizing financial status.- Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process- Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule- Assist with VAT tax audits and VAT returns- Support month-end and year-end close process- Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance- Participate and headline feasibility studies of new investments

    – Highly detail-oriented and organized- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workflow- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills- Familiarity with accounting software and programs preferably SAP- Efficiency and accuracy- Open to changing role dynamics and requirements within the finance sphere

    AMBU Capital Investments FZE is an investment company specifically to invest own funds / profits in asset classes and sectors that deliver competitive advantages.

    AMBU Capital Investments FZE invests funds in high potential commercial assets / enterprises and focusing on sectors where profit margins are high mainly IT Networking / Computer hardware.

    Moreover, the company seeks to invest in shares of profitable businesses based on ROI and selling shares with capital gain. More

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    ITSM Specialist | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    You will be responsible to ensure services are delivered consistently and effectively to the organisation, which includes actively serving internal customers and liaising with third party Enterprise Technology providers to deliver high quality services and timely issue resolution.Client DetailsA leading organisation in Abu Dhabi going through a largescale transformation.Description* Responsible for testing Service Desk system upgrades and process updates.* Support the design, delivery, and improvement of system processes.* Lead and manage 3rd party support staff and the integration of 3rd party support tools.* Serve as the primary point of contact related to EWEC Service Desk and manage escalations.* Build and maintain documentation, knowledgebase articles, and support resources to reduce the number of tickets.* Understand the technical solution, interfaces, and data flows between enterprise tools.* Work with vendors on service delivery issues.* Support Rota Management of support staff* Provide general support, administration, and maintenance of the enterprise tools with a primary focus on the Service Desk platform.* Develop and produce accurate Service Delivery reports and Dashboards.* Maintain CMDB.* Asset Management procurement and disposal.* Support Change Management processes.* Monitor customer satisfaction surveys.Job Offer* Competitive salary with an opportunity to create a large impact in a greenfield project.

    * Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or related field.* Experience building and maintaining a Configuration Management Database (CMDB).* Must have at least one related Certification: ITILv3 or v4.* Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in IT Service Management/Service Delivery.* Strong communication skills with different layers of the organisation.

    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

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    Tax – ITS / M&A (Financial Services) Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – ITS / M&A (Financial Services) – Manager – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismInternational Tax ServicesManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within International Tax Services will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC address their cross border tax needs both locally and globally by managing their global tax rates, finding areas of cost reduction, and responding to inquiries from regulatory authorities. You’ll gain a global perspective and an awareness of tax issues stemming from changes to evolving business structures and geographic expansions.Our International Tax Services Generalist – Practice Support team advises PwC on tax laws and reporting, legislation and planning strategies based on the geography and jurisdiction. You’ll be assisting our team with local tax laws, reporting requirements, statutory filings, corporate strategy, transfer pricing and indirect tax and other international taxation needs.Work on advisory, provide reports and guidance, set up, tax structuring and planning for new projects, understand, advise and give recommendation on both local tax legislations and international tax, Ability to interpret tax treaties, analyse tax efficiency and overall group tax reporting effectiveness. To Manage a portfolio of clients, handling and dealing with their tax requirements, updates and compliance related matters for inbound taxpayers And to build up relationships with regulators, ability to negotiate disputes with adequate tax background and treatment for both local and international tax interpretation as well as accounting standards. Develop business opportunities and coach and guide team members on projects, assignments and client handling.

    Requirements: – FS / funds ITS experience preferred; – Thorough knowledge of M&A practices, including, consulting multinational corporations, privately held companies and partnerships with respect to the tax aspects of planning, structuring and executing transactions of all sizes; analyzing proposed transactions for unusual tax risks or undetermined tax benefits; and advising clients on tax-efficient restructurings, divestitures, spin-offs, due diligence and strategy formulation; – At least 7 years of relevant work experience required; – Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting required. Master of Science in Taxation, or Master of Law degree in Taxation preferred; – Experience in identifying and addressing client needs; – Building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships; – Considerable experience as a team leader; – Good business writing and Excel skills; – Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness. Essential skills: – Writing, reporting and presentation skills are essential, as well as management, coordination, coaching and business development Skills   Desirable skills: – Entrepreneurial skills, cross selling and business development

    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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    Personal Assistant to the General Manager | AMBU Capital Investments

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This role will assist two GMs in the Manufacturing and Trading lines of business. The role will require experience in ticketing, VIP guest management, management of executive office and VIP guests, taking charge of the day to day activities and follow ups on behalf of the General Managers and other standard executive assistant activities.

    Salary:
    AED
    10,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: Air Fare, Medical Insurance as per UAE Labour Law

    The desired candidate needs to be very well spoken, sharp, have problem solving capabilities, be able to provide quick solutions in a chaotic situation, be resilient and be able to maintain a calm demeanour.Experience in holding companies or family owned businesses will be preferred.

    AMBU Capital Investments FZE is an investment company specifically to invest own funds / profits in asset classes and sectors that deliver competitive advantages.

    AMBU Capital Investments FZE invests funds in high potential commercial assets / enterprises and focusing on sectors where profit margins are high mainly IT Networking / Computer hardware.

    Moreover, the company seeks to invest in shares of profitable businesses based on ROI and selling shares with capital gain. More