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    IT Project Manager | Unified Microsystems

    Employment:

    Full Time

    JOB OBJECTIVEThe position is responsible for planning, establishing, and managing projects and serves as a liaison between the business and technical aspects of assigned projects.STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Manages assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project.• Develops, maintains, and revises proposals for assigned projects including project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, timelines, funding, and staffing.• Sets and tracks project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed.• Uses project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects• Establishes and implements project communication plans, providing status updates to clients, management and project team• Ensures compliance with government and company regulations• Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Salary:
    AED
    7,000 to 8,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    REQUIRED SKILLS• Organized with attention to detail• Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Strong leadership skills• Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder relations management skills• Proactive and values teamwork and continuous learning• Flexible and resilient, able to adjust operational exigencies• Able to travel, work shifts and after hours when necessary• Thorough understanding of project management principles and planning• Thorough understanding of information technology procedures and practicesQUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS• Degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering or Computer Science• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in IT project management• With valid UAE Driver’s License

    Unified Microsystems is a privately-owned IT Solutions Provider with offices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Manila, Philippines. It provides IT solutions for clients in the Middle East, Europe and South East Asia. More

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    Business Development Manager | Acuvon Consulting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    About UsAcuvon Arabia Management Consulting Limited is a management consulting company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia a branch of mother company Acuvon Consulting Private Limited based in Delhi, India.Our clients belong to diverse set of sectors i.e. Retail, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Fintech, Pharmaceutical and Public Sector (Government) and BFSI (including Private Equity and Family Offices).Our mandates typically range from developing business strategy, growth plans and implementation roadmap, operational and financial restructuring, financial modeling and validation, development of business cycles and process improvement, performance measurement and reporting and commercial and financial due diligence (Buy side)Our employees are graduates of top-tier engineering, business schools, chartered accountants and bring in a diverse set of prior experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer.Role SummaryAs a BDM, you will be responsible for co-leading the Business Development efforts at Acuvon in conjunction with the Practice Leaders and external marketing / PR agencies, focused mainly on Saudi Arabia territory.This role is based in Riyadh, and requires you to travel within Saudi Arabia and occasionally in the rest of MENA region.Expectations• Building a strong pipeline of leads on a continuous basis• Working with Practice Leaders in creating pitch documents for different service offerings• Working with Practice Leaders in writing proposals and making submissions in accordance with timelines• Establishing / maintaining partnership with other management consulting companies for collaborative opportunities• Being able to achieve quarterly sales targets while maintaining targeted profitability• Additional responsibility would be to support with the marketing efforts and leverage the same in BD activities. This will include promoting the company brand, outreach to target audience over digital mediums using specific content, and generating leads from digital channelsWe arrange for travel to client location and also ensure comfortable accommodation at the client-site for our employees.Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Mixed working model between office and work from home in view of current COVID pandemic situation)

    Education, Experience and Skill-Set• Bachelors in business administration or marketing from premier business school. MBA would be preferable• 5+ years of experience in Business Development activities with minimum 2 years of experience in management consulting or technical companies selling B2B services• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills • Excellent English read, write and spoken• Able to connect with people and build relationships • Good understanding of management consulting • Good presentations skills

    We are a young team with diverse backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about making an impact, working with our clients to help them achieve their vision and goals.

    By working on a plethora of engagements across geographies, industries and with organization sizes ranging from small independent businesses to large corporations, we have been able to translate the richness of past engagements into solution offerings for specific firm life-cycle stages. Through our years of varied experience, we have been able to mesh together solutions that bring sustainable and lasting results for our clients. More

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    Legal Counsel | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the Legal Counsel, you will work alongside the Senior Counsel on a broad variety of investments, in terms of asset classes, deal sizes and jurisdictions.Client DetailsA large organisation and trusted Government partner that is working on a range of exciting, new projects.Description* Negotiate, structure and execute regional and international investments, whether directly as a VC or PE deal, or indirectly via funds.* Work with the Senior Counsel and manage external counsel on larger deals.* Collaborate with specialists in other domains to build effective deals, funds structures and equity options.* Assess broader macroeconomic and geopolitical factors and mitigate risks to deal flow.Job Offer* Competitive salary* Opportunity to work on high-profile transactions with influential stakeholders* Excellent opportunity to work on a wide variety of transactions with relative autonomy.

    * At least 5 years PQE.* Must have experience with investments, especially Private Equity and Venture Capital.* If not the above, must have experience with M&A and / or asset management.* Some international private practice experience highly desirable.* Experience with transactions in emerging markets desirable.

    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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    Sr. Accountant | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Sr. AccountantEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 9K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client: One of the leading freight shipment brokerage firms for cars handling all kinds of vintage, racing, and luxury vehicles based in Dubai Job Description: ? Update all accounts receivable and issue invoices as well as payable at real time, daily? Perform petty cash and bank reconciliations? Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting guidelines with consideration of Foreign Currency dealing (forex)? Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and always available – job costing, job reports, job profitability and job closings? Handle three accounting software (Sage, Tally, and ERP) with VAT duty knowledge applications

    Qualifications: ? Open to Asian nationals? 35 to 45 years old ? At least 3 years of experience as a Senior Accountant preferably in logistics industry ? Must be knowledgeable in Sage, Tally and ERP with VAT duty knowledge applications? Candidates who can join immediately will be prioritized

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    Sales Executive | Orient Insurance

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Objectives: sales executiveMain responsibilities: should have good contacts smart convincing skills good communicationReporting to: Development ManagerCommission / Bonus: 45%Other Benefits: VISA MEDICALDesired start date: immediate.

    University Qualifications: 12Nature and length of previous experience: 2 years of sales experience in UAE. good communication skills,Soft Skills and Personality traits: good convincing skills.Age Range: 25-45Gender Preference: any genederNationality Preference: INDIAN, PHILIPINES, SRILANKA NEPALLanguage Fluency: ENGLISHCurrent Location: ABU DHABI

    Orient Insurance Company commenced operations in 1982 as a part of Al-Futtaim Group and has since recorded steady growth.

    We are counted among the leaders in the UAE insurance market. Orient Insurance Company has a paid-up capital of AED 500 Million which is the highest in the insurance industry in UAE.

    With the head office in Dubai, we serve its clientele through an extensive branch network in Bur Dubai, Deira, Dubai Health Care City, Sheikh Zayed Road, Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Mussafah, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in UAE, Muscat and Salalah in Sultanate of Oman and Bahrain. More

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    IT Manager – Water Park | AccorHotels

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Rixos Doha Qetaifan Island North Opening mid 2022, Rixos Doha Qetaifan will comprise a 345-key hotel, along with a souq encompassing 11,000sq m of leasing space, a beach club, a theme park and a waterpark. The resort will boast panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf. Slated to make its debut right before the World Cup, Rixos plans to provide a platform for showcasing Qatar as a tourism destination. One of the country’s biggest draws will be Qetaifan Island North’s waterpark attraction The Icon Tower, the world’s highest tower of its kind, reaching 82 metres in height. IT Manager – Water Park This position is responsible for the supervision and handling the day-to-day IT operations in Water Park. The IT Manager ensures that timely IT support is rendered to all departments, especially in areas with guest contacts. He/she will be responsible for the administration of the inventory of all equipment, software and software licenses. What’s in it for you: – Be part of a unique and complex resort in Qatar – Take advantage of opportunities to be recognized for your professional contributions – Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide – Learning programs through our academies – Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world – Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities like Planet 21 What you will be doing: – Manage and support all the systems in the water park – Provide In-house guest IT related matter troubleshooting – Coordinate, manage, and oversee projects, document process – Perform regular system’s health checks and capacities studies to ensure optimum performance of servers and network – Manage system changes with appropriate support staff to ensure uninterrupted services – Liaise with vendors and work with users at all levels – Maintain inventory of all equipment, software, and software licenses – Team Management – Interview, select, and recruit direct reports – Identify and develop team members with potential – Conduct performance review with the team – Constantly monitor team members’ appearance, attitude, and degree of professionalism – Prepare detailed induction programs for new employees – Develop, conduct maintain all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business

    Your experience and skills include: – Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology – Minimum 2 years of experience as IT Manager in Water Park operations background – Service-oriented with eye details – Good communications and skills with an outgoing personality – Ability to work effectively and contribute to the team – Self-Motivated and energetic – Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times Your team & working environment: At Accor, we are Heartists! Are you ready to put your heart at the center of everything that you do? If so, then join our team of Heartists at Rixos Qetaifan Island, Every day, we look for opportunities to engage on a personal & meaningful way with our guests and each other. We deliver heartfelt hospitality in an environment that is engaging, enthusiastic and professionally rewarding!Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality.

    A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

    We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making “Feel Welcome” resonate as the finest hotel promise.

    From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels’​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services. More

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    IT Professional Services Engineer | SEDCO

    Employment:

    Full Time

    SEDCO is a global leader in providing digital branch transformation solutions. Our mission is to empower businesses with innovative solutions to transform their branches, while offering their customers the exceptional experience that they deserve. We provide comprehensive customer experience solutions all across the globe.Your Role:This role will be responsible for performing support, maintenance, installations, site surveys, documentations, updates/upgrades, troubleshooting, etc. for SEDCO’s products at customers’ locations.You will:• Make onsite Support for SEDCO’s Products HW/SW.• Make remote Support for SEDCO’s Products HW/SW.• Install & Configure for SEDCO’s Products HW/SW.• Conduct Site Surveys.• Conduct SEDCO’s Products Updates/Upgrades.• Complete Documentation for SEDCO’s Products as required.• Maintain Excellent Customers’ relationship.• Conduct Presentations/Demos on SEDCO’s Products as required.• Do internal Service Department Tasks.• Conduct Training to Partners.Reporting to: Professional Services ManagerNumber required: 1

    What You Bring:• Excellent command of English & Arabic Spoken and Written.• Documentation tools (MS word, MS Visio, MS project)• Ability to relocate according to work needs.• Excellent customer service & communication skills.• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.Technologies:• Knowledge in networking (Wiring, Switches, IP Addresses, Ports)• Knowledge in Windows Operating System – Win 10, WinServer2012-2019 (Administration, Services, IIS, Troubleshooting)• Knowledge in databases/reporting administration, preferable MS SQL2012-2019 (Connectivity, Backup & Restore, maintenance)• Good knowledge in IT projects cycle.• Knowledge in MS Power BI is a plus.• Knowledge in HTML5. is a plus• Knowledge in Web Services APIs.• Knowledge in .NET Development is a plus.Other requirements:• Applicant must have legal residence with valid work permit in KSA. • Required a KSA valid driving license

    SEDCO helps Banks, Telecom, Governments, Healthcare, Retail, and Utilities to transform to smart digital branches to improve customers experience and reduce the operational cost.

    SEDCO has solid relationships with over 80 partners worldwide, with thousands of installations around the globe. More

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    Senior Associate – Tax & Legal Services | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Corporate Tax Services – Senior Associate – AmmanLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismTRS ConsultingManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Corporate Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing working capital, and profit sharing for partners. You’ll also help organisations understand the pricing implications of goods and services between related parties, as well as providing advice on tax implications of deals.Our team helps our clients improve their tax function to control risk and facilitate better decision making. You’ll focus on helping businesses with tax strategy, ensuring tax compliance, increasing post tax profits, and providing application support to achieve the best corporate tax practices.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.

    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