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    Marketing Coordinator | Virtuzone

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The brief:We attribute much of our success to the strength of our marketing division and we’re searching for a highly qualified Marketing Coordinator who will work closely with the marketing team at Virtuzone for a special project. You will work on the development and execution of marketing campaigns, monitor social media channels, create content for marketing campaigns, and conduct market research. Who we are looking for:You should be detail-oriented to oversee all marketing content initiatives to ensure customer engagement, brand consistency, and a positive experience. You are expected to be a creative individual with excellent communication and time management skills, coupled with outstanding attention to detail, ability to take initiatives, and work independently or with a team. Multitasking is your strong suit and you excel at event management. You need to have a solid understanding of marketing techniques with a keen interest in providing a consistent brand voice across all marketing activities.About us:We are the UAE’s leading company formation specialists, working with over 60,000 entrepreneurs and founders. We empower startups and founders with the right information and guidance to set up their companies the right way while avoiding the financial, legal and time-consuming consequences of doing it wrong. To work with us is to live and breathe entrepreneurship.Job role and key responsibilities:• Event management: Plan and manage meetings, events, conferences and trade shows by identifying and coordinating requirements, establishing contacts, developing schedules and assignments, and coordinating mailing lists. • Lead the planning, execution and tracking of marketing campaigns, EDMs, newsletters, social media content, content marketing, etc.• Create, proofread, edit and manage content for various marketing channels, ensuring consistent voice and quality.• Create and implement marketing campaigns and strategies together with the marketing team and other agencies/freelancers as necessary.• Stay up-to-date with market trends and best practices in the industry.• Identify and propose internal/external ideas and initiatives to help promote general awareness of the company brand.

    Skills:• Must have strong organizational, project management and event management skills, as well as attention to detail.• Strong understanding of various marketing platforms, best practices and channels, including social, digital, and email marketing.• Ability to work on multiple projects with different objectives• Ability to think creatively and analytically• Positive and enthusiastic attitude• Must have strong written and oral communication skillsEducation & Experience:• 2-4 years of experience in marketing• Worked with diverse groups• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or any related field• Prior experience as a marketing coordinator or relevant role• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applicationsWe Offer• Competitive monthly salary• Career prospects• Great Management• Supportive team• Medical insurance

    Founded in 2009, Virtuzone’s mission is to remove the complexities of company setup in the UAE so that our clients can focus 100% on running their businesses. Whether you are a startup, a small business, or an individual simply requiring your own trade licence, with Virtuzone you won’t have to lose even a night’s sleep worrying about the red tape involved with the UAE free zone and mainland company setup process.

    That’s because we do all the heavy lifting for you. While the technical, administrative, and financial aspects of setting up a business in the UAE can seem challenging, with the right support the process is far more straightforward and affordable than you might think.

    Virtuzone provides just that type of support, and it’s what has led us to become the leading company setup specialists in Dubai and the UAE. More than 15,000 entrepreneurs have trusted us to set up their companies, and almost 90% of our clients renew their trade licence with us every year going forward. More

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    Junior Executive Assistant | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for an established business support administrative professional with proven experience in supporting a small senior team in a professional services environment. Our client is a global organisation and the Junior EA will be joining the IT and technical services division. The company has a fantastic reputation for support and development of its people and is a global market leader in their field of expertise. Therefore, it expected that the successful candidate will be highly professional and motivated to anticipate the needs of the team at all times. You will be responsible for a team of in2-3 individuals in a fast paced and constantly changing environment. There is complex diary and travel arrangements to organise, departmental liaison, document support, compilation of PowerPoint presentations for clients and excel reports to manage on a daily basis. You will also field calls and make timely decision (within your realms of responsibility) to ensure effective decisions are made to maximise the team’s schedules.

    This is a diverse Junior EA role and therefore candidates whom are flexible and adaptable will best suit this vacancy. You should have at least 2-3 years in a similar business support function and strong skills in MS Office including PowerPoint and Excel, diary management and communication across all levels of seniority. Ideally educated to degree level you will posses a calm, professional manner and the ability to work pro-actively, with minimal supervision. This role is an excellent opportunity to not only join a global organisation, but to also begin to develop your career further into a more Senior EA position over time.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Head of Technology | Robinson Faris Jones – Human Resources (RFJ-HR)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a 23 years old multinational with Head Quarters in Hong Kong and Malaysia. The organisation has interests across education, travel, direct selling, property development, and eCommerce. With more than 10 businesses, they directly employ over 2000 people across Asia, Europe, USA and the Middle East.Being at the post- cloud migration phase of our Digital Transformation, we have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Technology to help lead us through the next phase. Reporting to the CIO, the Head of Technology will influence key technology investment decisions and help uplift the technology department of over 170 people. Responsibilities & Accountabilities• Leading the technology strategy and helping to scale product development as well as driving continued innovation • Driving engineering vision and architecture. Focusing on security and site integrity of our eStore and Commission Engine, in addition to data compliance and testing • Selecting key technology products to maximise the value of our Microsoft Azure investment, working closely with the infra team to enable CI/CD DevOps practices across the organisation• Designing and employing needed architects across the department• Be responsible for the delivery of all software, including velocity and quality, and own the product roadmap • Developing a series of POCs and minimum viable products in line with business needs• Growing the engineering team and leading them through product development and launch• Working closely with Marketing, Business Development, Operations and other stakeholders to define and deliver new products and enhancements across the board.• Mentoring and uplifting department skills to align with modern technology company practices

    Qualifications:• 10+ years’ experience as a Senior Manager within technology department• Relevant tertiary qualification; e.g Bachelor of Computer Engineering, or equivalent • Experience in Agile software development; DevOps CI/CD• High level of technical knowledge and expertise in IT management systems;• A detailed understanding of web application, performance optimisation, infrastructure and Azure or other cloud technologies.• Knowledge of building and consuming REST APIs• Knowledge of ASP.NET, C#, PHP/Magento preferredRequirements:• Ability to effectively handle changing priorities, deal with ambiguity and use good judgment in stressful situations.Working Conditions: i. Normal hours/Shift: Normal hoursii. Travel (Minimal/Moderate/Extensive): Moderate Communications:

    Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years’ experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect. to: Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years’ experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect. More

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    Tax Consultant – Business Tax Advisory – Saudi National | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services and People Advisory Services. The opportunity Our BTA tax service line operates as a team of highly experienced tax professionals who focus on delivering efficient and effective resources to companies in the region. You will work with organizations and individuals to structure transactions and operations in a tax-effective manner. This includes helping clients to mitigate tax risk and comply effectively with tax laws. You will help businesses meet complex demands for tax reporting, compliance, planning, strategy and controversy. By integrating technical and industry knowledge with established methodologies, you will work with a wide range of businesses and corporations to help them develop and implement effective, practical and sustainable tax strategies. You will assist in looking after service delivery, coordination, issue resolution, and contract management of projects where you will be expected to draft tax advisory memos and reports to address client concerns. Your key responsibilities You will be responsible for the preparation of tax research memos and tax advisory reports and assist with local state tax return preparation and attend meetings with the local Tax Authority on client related tax matters. You will establish, maintain and strengthen valued internal and external relationships and ensure that the services delivered to clients is of the highest quality. You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate and drive performance-improvement solutions. You will support the team in marketing and business development initiatives to grow our BTA client base in the region and build a positive learning culture by coaching and counseling junior team members. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our Tax Quality guidelines.

    Skills and attributes for success If you are an excellent communicator and detail-oriented professional, with strong analytical and problem solving skills, who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people, you will be perfect for the role. To qualify for the role you must have – A bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, law, taxation or any related essential fields. – Preferably an MBA, Masters, LLM or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent qualification. – A very strong knowledge and minimum 2 years of experience in Corporate Tax, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment. Ideally, you also have – Experience of dealing with multinational clients and ability to work in multi-cultural environment. – Excellent analytical and supervisory skills. – Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines. – Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Assistant Admin Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Responsibilities:1) Handle all kinds of routine administration processes like office management and maintenance; Support other departments whenever related issues are faced; Co-ordinate with Head Office and regional team.2)Manage the office renovation projects, handle the procurement of office furniture and supplies, and collaborate with internal teams on security and FA&FF related projects.3) Manage large-scale marketing or procurement projects, negotiate contracts with vendors, perform budgeting and timeline control, and supervise the overall progress.4) Design and produce posters, brochures, handouts, promotional videos, marketing gifts, etc., create marketing contents, and manage social media accounts.5) Prepare organizational publications such as employee newsletters, anniversary booklets, memorial albums, etc. for internal and external audiences.6) Draft speech for senior management on various occasions.7) Maintain good relationships with media partners, arrange interviews, and manage advertising placement through different channels.8) Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders including authorities, clients, NGOs, etc.9) Assist with maintaining web contents from time to time.10) Draft reports and minutes of seminars and meetings.11) Take care of all the arrangements like hotel booking, transportation arrangement, restaurant booking, itinerary planning etc for guests.Any other responsibility assigned by the bank or person in charge of the department from time to time on the basis of requirement.

    Qualifications:Minimum Bachelor’s Degree majored in Translation , Arts, literature, management, journalism , finance, economics, or related field.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese, knowledge in Arabic is a plus.Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and priority multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to details.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and cope with pressure.Highly resourceful team-player.

    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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    Experienced Hire Recruiter – Senior Associate – MENA | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a large, sophisticated professional services organization, everything we do comes down to having the right people with the right skills in the right place This is a fantastic opportunity to join the in house recruitment team at EY, finding future talent that will enable EY to deliver our strategy The opportunity Working as a valued member of the MENA Experienced Hire recruitment team, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver a best in class candidate experience while supporting the growth of a specific business or businesses. We’re looking for someone like you who has the autonomy to become a key business partner to your stakeholders, offering advice on best practice, defining a sourcing strategy to deliver end-to-end recruitment processes across your portfolio. Your key responsibilities As a Senior Recruiter you will manage the end-to-end recruitment processes for a defined business or businesses. You will be responsible for ensuring candidates have an exceptional candidate experience and while delivering a quality service to business stakeholders. Increasing engagement of key business stakeholders by building and developing networks and relationships is essential, as is developing recruitment plans, innovative sourcing strategies for specialist skill sets and quality candidate shortlists or pipelines. Engaging with business stakeholders to drive their involvement in the selection process is paramount. Regularly evaluating sourcing channels will support your success as well as using data and analytics to support your strategy and drive hiring decisions. Building relationships with external agencies and developing networks to support candidate identification will be an important part of this role, as well as managing offer discussions with relevant stakeholders and closing candidates.

    Skills and attributes for success – Adding value by demonstrating a thorough understanding of recruitment trends and market knowledge – Planning, organising and delivering appropriate recruitment plans based on a thorough understanding of recruitment methods and concepts working with minimal supervision – Demonstrating an understanding of assessment methods e.g. competency-based interviewing, psychometric testing, technical testing and assessment centres – Collaboration with regional and functional leads (campus recruitment, experienced hire recruitment, mobility, talent Sourcing and employer branding) To qualify for the role you must have – Approximately five years of recruitment experience, preferably with a professional services company – A degree in Human Resources or a related discipline – In-depth knowledge and experience of recruiting end to end, attracting candidates up to Director level from a variety of sources including internal recruitment systems, internal networks, headhunting and referrals – Proven track record of managing and executing specialist or complex recruitment briefs, including senior hires, with minimal guidance Ideally, you’ll also have – Ability to quickly pick up full account management of key recruitment areas and able to establish their self as a valued and trusted recruitment business partner – Ability to work independently but able to readily identify when to share information with immediate team (for knowledge or best practise) or when to escalate significant issues What we look for You will be an experienced Senior Recruitment Advisor with a passion for direct sourcing and desire to provide an exceptional candidate experience. You will also work closely with Partners and Directors across the business so the ability to build strong and effective relationships, delivering at times difficult messages, will also be key. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    MENA Employer Brand Leader – Assistant Director | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a large, sophisticated professional services organization, everything we do comes down to having the right people with the right skills in the right place This is a fantastic opportunity to join the in-house Talent attraction and acquisition (TA²) team at EY, finding future talent that will enable EY to deliver our strategy The opportunity Working as a valued member of the MENA TA² team, you take a lead role in creating and implementing a strategy that encompasses content and channels, campaigns, and external positioning to differentiate and amplify EY’s brand among potential hires in alignment with regional recruiting goals. Primary aims are to help EY consistently improve and/or maintain its Universum ‘most favored employer’ ranking and to attain consistently outstanding New Joiner Survey scores. Success will be measured through recruitment metrics and progress against the recruitment brand maturity framework. Your key responsibilities As an Employment brand lead, you will work closely with the Business, Regional Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) function and Talent Acquisition Attraction Team to provide a coherent and effective approach to differentiating EY and building our brand at every stage of the recruitment process. You will build and maintain relationships with local recruiting colleagues, regional BMC teams and actively participates in Global recruitment brand network activities to ensure consistency and alignment with the Global recruitment brand strategy. You will consult with the region and countries to understand local recruitment processes and talent acquisition strategies and liaise with the Business and Talent Acquisition Attraction Leadership to understand business growth objectives, target candidates, headcount plans to identify needs and build and launch campaigns that meet EY’s diversity and inclusiveness agenda. Building a comprehensive strategy and plan with a digital and social media first approach, including content (created and curated), channels, campaigns, external positioning, and PR to amplify EY’s brand among potential hires in alignment with our master corporate brand and visual identity, will be an important part of this role, as well as maintaining oversight of attraction activities executed by Talent and Global Talent Attraction and third parties. You will also: – Own the reporting and measurement of our Experienced Hire talent attraction strategy, understanding key business drivers and the role of Recruitment within the context of our overall business objectives – Lead the design, development, and execution of our recruitment marketing activities across all service lines in the business. You will own the annual activation plan and be encouraged to think of new and exciting ways to reach our target audiences. – Oversee our Experienced Hire partnerships in MENA – working with job boards, recruitment organizations and event sponsorships to raise awareness of EY’s brand in the market – Lead a small team of Employer Brand specialists – providing them with daily support and guidance to help them develop and grow within the team – Drive innovation and creativity within the Experienced Hire team, sharing best practice with the wider business on audience mindset, messaging and creative concepts – Own the day-to-day relationship with our creative agency and media partners to maximize the value we receive and ensure all agreed deliverables are met. You will oversee the budget for Experienced Hire activity, tracking invoicing and ensuring no overspend. – Be our go-to subject matter expert on Hiring attraction strategies, participating in regular discussions with stakeholders across MENA about the strategic employer brand direction and serving as a trusted business advisor. You will have the confidence to present to and constructively challenge senior stakeholders where needed. – Work with the wider Talent team to ensure an understanding of how marketing efforts affect the application pipeline and where interventions might be needed – Proactively scan the market to understand the latest trends in the employer branding space, with an eye on new campaigns, channels, and initiatives we’re seeing across the market

    Skills and attributes for success – Project management skills – ability to plan and manage your time effectively. You will have experience of working on multiple projects simultaneously. – Proven track record planning and implementing comprehensive campaigns, social media channel strategies and digital executions. – Relationship building skills – ability to build productive relationships with our global function and colleagues. You will be an active listener and adapt your approach where necessary – but also be able to express your opinion when relevant. – Leadership skills – experience of managing a team, leading on campaigns, and owning a budget. You will be able to bring out the best in others, motivating them and providing guidance to more junior colleagues in the team. – Commercial awareness – you will have experience measuring complex business goals and deliverables – regularly reporting on these two teams and stakeholders – Resilience – you will be able to work under pressure in a complex business with the ability to respond to change and lead others through change – Strong and persuasive communicator and relationship builder. To qualify for the role you must have – Minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading creative marketing and communications, proven experience in developing and implementing strategies in traditional and social media. – Experience working with/for a professional services organization or an advertising/marketing agency is preferred. – Working in international and diverse, cross cultural environments. Ideally, you’ll also have – Ability to work independently but able to readily identify when to share information with immediate team (for knowledge or best practice) or when to escalate significant issues What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Financial Planning & Analyst – 10mths contract | Manpower Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    1. PurposeWorking in a matrixed organization, reporting directly to Vice President, GCC and NALP Finance, and working closely with BPO and BD team, Financial Analyst supports the clients facing organization to provide financial business support. Responsibility areas cover all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting, driving and maintaining high standard of financial discipline, business decision support and accountability within the designated market. The role will constantly enhance existing processes and procedures as well as propose new ones. S/he will work closely with the Vice President Finance; Finance Business Partners and BPO to lead the development and delivery of the Budget, Forecast and Multi-Year Growth Plans driving efficiencies, monitoring resources utilization, supporting resources allocations and proposing the right costing model as well as cross charging mechanismRevenue AnalyticsThe business requires in-depth revenue and volume analysis that includes:• Volume trend and product mix analysis (International vs. Domestic)• Production of key business drivers (e.g. volumes, transactions, etc.) to be used in strategic planning, annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting• Proactive identification of development areas in designated markets; financial support of market development strategy• Support in pricing and interchange related discussion concerning the covered markets, to include the impacts of both pricing and interchanges on client profitability• Management of ad hoc/monthly/quarterly/yearly analysis of Market and Client trends to be used by the all supported departments and the GCM’sIncentive and Contracts• Responsible for deal modelling for clients in the covered markets and ensure it meets business needs and internal governance and compliance requirements (includes preparing the deal approval documents) • Review incentive deal proposals with geo/functional teams and provide feedback where appropriate to optimize risk-adjusted returns. Provide recommendation to senior leadership team on their financial viability and execution risks.• Detailed deal tracking for all executed deals in the covered markets, providing management with real time analysis on deals performance. • Provides financial analysis for forecasting contra-revenues. Review and provide challenge to sales teams to obtain realistic projections for existing deals and new deals. • Deal reforecasting on a monthly/quarterly basis and budget process• Collaborate with other internal stakeholders (Legal, Client Contract Management, Controlling, etc) to ensure that the GCC & RoGCC client incentive contracts are executed in an efficient manner, properly accounted and meets internal governance and compliance requirements.Expense management:• Proactive management of cross-functional & geography expense planning. Financial leadership in forecast and budget process for the markets; Tracking and monthly performance, understanding of variances.• Advisory and guidance to cost center managers so they are informed of their approved budgets & forecasts and their commitment to budget/forecast on a continuous basis. To build and maintain relationships with cost center managers to ensure they are aware of budget forecasts timelines and data requirements• Participation in continuous improvement activities to exceed customer expectations and promote a professional finance organization.2d. Reporting Relationships & Interactions• Based in the Dubai office, reports to Vice President & CFO, GCC and NALP• Key interfaces with senior members of sales, global client incentives and senior leadership teams to review incentive deal proposals – provide feedback and alternatives to deal terms and structure to optimize risk-adjusted returns • The incumbent has to work with various stakeholders from Sales, Product, Marketing and Finance, to establish an efficient process that can meet business needs as well as satisfy governance and compliance requirements• This individual is expected to interact effectively with all levels of internal management and staff• Strong interpersonal skills will be required to address on-going needs of a complex, matrix reporting structure, and multinational organization• Multicultural sensitivity and interpersonal relationship management skills are essential including the ability to work effectively as part of a team

    • Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, accounting, mathematics, economics, or related quantitative field • Excellent business acumen • At least 5 years of relevant financial analysis work experience• Ability to cultivate effective relationships and communicate effectively with executive management• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills; able to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses • Expert skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Hyperion and TM1 experience is an advantage • Proven expertise in modelling techniques and managing large data sets • Must be detail oriented to ensure accuracy and quality of output • Strong bias for action and ability to proactively recognize and resolve issues • Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and produce time sensitive deliverables

    We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

    ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world’s most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise – 3600 offices in over 80 countries – we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

    ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership.
    Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

    Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

    IT & Telecommunications
    Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
    Banking, Finance & Legal
    Sales & Business Development
    Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
    Human Resources & Training
    Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
    Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
    Executive Recruitment
    Emiratization Solutions
    Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
    Managed Service Provider Solutions
    Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
    Outsourced Staffing Solutions More