More stories

  • in

    System Administrator | The Corporate Group (TCG)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Salesforce all aspects of user and license management including new user setup/deactivation, • Roles, Profiles, permissions, public groups (Salesforce Administrator) • Salesforce user support ticket management, user training and creating training materials• Identify and gather requirement from end users, stakeholders and business units.• Salesforce configuration changes, including (but not limited to): Workflow, Process Builder, fields, Page layouts, record types, custom settings, dashboards and reports• Execution, design and implementation of various systems to include desktop PC’s, servers, network equipment, and software applications.• Windows Server administration, systems documentation, backup configuration, systems performance monitoring, systems availability monitoring. (Desktop Support)• Microsoft Office 365 application administration.• Design, install, upgrade, configure, and repair local and wide area network hardware and infrastructure.• Projects most often involve design, installation, customization, tuning and maintenance of on premise servers, LANs, WANs and any system depending on connectivity.• Overseeing computer security and anti-virus updates.• Knowledge of odoo would be advantage but not mandate

    • System Administrator • Junior/Entry Level Salesforce Administrator• Design, install, upgrade, configure, and repair local and wide area network hardware and infrastructure.• Projects most often involve design, installation, customization, tuning and maintenance of on premise servers, LANs, WANs and any system depending on connectivity.• Overseeing computer security and anti-virus updates.• Knowledge of Odoo would be advantage but not mandate

    The Corporate Group (TCG) is the holding company for the leading business support service-based organization in U.A.E. TCG offers wide range of solutions related to business setup and operations support for small, medium and large companies both local and international. TCG was formed in 2007 as a newly created entity from Edris Al Awadhi Group, a Dubai-based entity established in 1967.

    Being blessed with extensive experience and local know-how, the UAE partners have created a unique opportunity for companies who are looking for advice and support regarding their business operations and growth.

    TCG has developed an array of services and packages giving you the flexibility to choose the service that suits your needs and financial requirements. We strongly believe that you do not need to pay more in order to obtain a strong business image and credibility, what you need is to be smart in choosing the right service and support with the right business partner that your business requires. This is the reason why we, Corporate Business Services, are here for you. More

  • in

    IT Specialist | AccorHotels

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Conditions of Work: – Normal administrative office and hotel working conditions – Required to work according to a 7 day 24 hour rotating roster. Role Overview Purpose: – To provide excellent IT support service to both internal and external customers within limits of established Accor policies and procedures Communication: Internal – Colleagues within the department and other service departments. – IT peers in other hotels External – Guests Main Duties: – Ensure that all users are provided with the necessary support during their day to day activities to enhance productivity – Respond to guest and colleagues’ queries in a friendly and efficient manner to ensure user satisfaction – Maintain all hotel data in accordance with company security standards – Monitor the performance of Networks, Servers, Workstations and peripherals and informs the Director of IT of any abnormalities to ensure that high performance standards are maintained – Keep up to date with IT knowledge and trends to enable continuous improvement to the services offered to users – Ensure standards are maintained and well communicated to colleagues to maximise efficiency – Create user accounts and allocate necessary access to enable users to access appropriate folders and sites – Ensure that all requests to the IT Department are logged in the defined manner to ensure accurate records are kept and analyse recurring themes – Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the management

    Role Specifications Qualifications Essential – Diploma in IT – Attendance of MCSE track or CCNA track Desirable – Degree in IT – MCSE or CCNA certification Experience Essential – At least 1-year experience in an environment which requires practical usage of technical skills or in a network company Desirable – Experience working in Middle East – Should have worked with an IT company or a hotel Skills Essential – Minimum one-year experience on Servers hardware and software – Good knowledge of RAID. – Hands on experience on AD and Exchange – Hands on experience on basic Networking using network components Desirable – Core Switching – Cluster building

    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

  • in

    Executive Assistant to C-Suite / Office Manager | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Are you a born Organizer? This is a unique opportunity to provide senior Executive support to the UHNW Leadership team of this global private investment group. The group have a diversified portfolio with offices around the world, hence the Principals travel extensively. You will need to be comfortable supporting them remotely from the luxury DIFC office, where you may be alone on occasions. The role is very busy, and you will have to be self-motivated and above all, extremely well organized to manage the extensive diary and travel arrangements of the Principals and be intuitive in synchronizing travel, meetings, and events. This position requires English native language skills due to the demands of the business and there is considerable scope for development in the role. The role requires a highly proactive as well as reactive individual, someone who can join the dots on dairy and travel and the subsequent logistical requirements that will result. The group are very specific about how their travel is arranged and the protocols will need to be adhered to correctly. Patience, understanding and the ability to work with individuals at all levels is virtual. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing and administering extremely high level meetings, managing all logistics and catering requirements, as well organizing significant events externally. From an administrative perspective, their will be considerable research, proof reading of contracts, correspondence, and brief writing. You will coordinate with significant entities within the group internationally and across multi time zones.

    We are seeking an individual who has demonstrated experience supporting a C-Suite Leadership Team and understands the demands of working for UHNWI’s. Ideally, the successful applicant will have more than five years’ experience and strong regional exposure. Super organizational skills are a must, as is the ability to work independently, offer solutions and take decisions. This is not a 9-5 role and ad-hoc. After hours support will be required on occasion.

    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

  • in

    Bilingual Receptionist | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Based at our client’s highly prestigious corporate DIFC office, an opportunity has arisen to provide Reception and administrative support within a leading, private investment group. This position requires a fluent Arabic speaker, with exceptional English skills and is extremely varied. You will provide support to the office regarding all incoming visitors, internal meetings, general queries and business continuity. The role is the first point of point of contact for all telephone calls and visitors, many of which will be high net worth individual clients, senior government officials and leading international business leaders. It is therefore essential that you are well presented and accustomed to handling people at all levels of seniority. It is also expected that you will manage the conference room and private offices, ensuring they are prepared with refreshments and equipment in advance. You will take charge of confidential document collation, couriers, stationery and pantry supplies and ensure extremely high standards of housekeeping within the reception area and overall office. As you will provide support to the Executive Assistant with any additional administrative work you should possess strong MS office skills including Excel and PowerPoint and have experience in travel management.

    To be successful in this role you should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a professional services environment and be a native Arabic speaker (including reading and writing). The correct work ethic, personality and overall attitude is very important to our client in order to be a best fit for the company. You will be an individual with a positive outlook, high energy and above all you must be comfortable working alone on occasion. This is a complex and self-motivated environment, so candidates need to be able to work quickly, autonomously, and professionally to be always one step ahead. The office is used very much as a meeting point and as such can be quiet if the Principals are travelling. Corporate appearance and immaculate presentation are also key in representing this DIFC client.

    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

  • in

    Payroll Officer | First Gulf Company (FGC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Experience in ERP systems- Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate delivery of payroll.- Ensuring Employee Benefits including Employee reimbursements as per rules and regulations- Verification & Reconciliation of monthly payroll- Payroll preparation (Manual & in HRMS) and gathering all the information and docs & Checking overtime of workers & Reviews timesheets.- Prepare and handle internal control procedures for payroll administration in compliance with FGC policies- Analyze and verify approvals for all addition and deduction types to include monthly payroll processing. – Verify all payroll-related information for the purpose of ensuring accurate distribution of fund and payroll.- Research for discrepancies in payroll information and/ or documentation (time sheets, leave sheets, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.- Check the information in the System and verify the post in the System for Finance Department’s processing payment transactions pertaining to employee payroll, vacation- related, End of Service Benefit, bank loan, salary loan, and other salary adjustments.- Maintain personnel database regarding salaries- Maintain personnel database regarding EOS – leave – Air tickets balances – Maintain personnel database regarding Loans- Contribute to preparing timely and accurate reports that concern the line of work to meet the requirements, objectives, and standards.

    – People management skills and the ability to work on a team.- Accurate documenting skills and attention to detail.- Knowledgeable in managing processes.- Accounting and finance skills.- Planning and organizational skills.- Problem analysis and ability to problem-solve.- Risk assessment and decision-making.- Competent IT skills, particularly proficiency with payroll software.

    The First Gulf Company For Supplies & Contracting LTD (FGC) was established in 2001. The company has diversified into many industries such as Electronics, General Contracting and Trading. Over the past years, the company has built a good reputation supported by highly qualified professionals.

    The Company was formed to create its business with a commitment to quality in order to provide the ideal solutions for each project. The staff of well qualified and trained engineers and technicians come together to produce significant and high quality engineering work.

    Today, FGC dominates the broadcast Systems Integration business in Saudi Arabia, and rapidly growing in its other business of General Contracting and Telecom Value Added Services (VAS) More

  • in

    Head of PR & Events – Finance Sector | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Head of PR & Events – Finance Sector (with global travel)This role will extend your profile beyond the Middle East Region into a truly global Events Manger position. You will travel extensively to the USA, UK and Africa to develop a deep understanding of branding, PR and event vision strategies for client events, which will be attended by VIPs and high net worth disruptors within the business, finances and investment sector. You will be an exceptionally dynamic individual with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, able to navigate your way through complex event requirements and therefore you will be heavily client facing and knowledgeable within the financial and investments sector. Accustomed to managing corporate events in an ever evolving and adaptable business as the world develops advanced technologies and fintech capabilities, the successful Events Manager will have a great deal of business acumen and current knowledge of the global economy. You will constantly strive to seek out the latest industry and worldwide business innovations. Communicating directly with clients to discuss sophisticated and corporate international conferences, roadshows, teach-ins and round table events you will manage highly influential delegations globally to plan, oversee and execute. Additionally, the Events Manager will also research and retain knowledge of the target audience, investor profiles, fundraising capabilities and create agendas, all marketing materials and manage the complete public exposure of each event. Budget management and liaison with all vendors and suppliers to ensure excellent quality of goods and services at all times is also a key part of this unique role. On the day of the event, you will be on hand to ensure a seamless activity for all involved, so a very high attention to detail, leaving nothing to chance is expected. Post event a full evaluation analysis will also be performed to increase participation in the future and create a constant environment of continuous improvement.

    An exceptionally talented finance sector Events Manager, we require those who will be highly successful in this role. You will possess high levels of integrity, wisdom and sound judgement and be able to manage all stakeholder and senior clients with ease to influence the decision-making process and be viewed as the industry expert by all. With excellent communication skills (in particular Arabic and French languages are viewed as highly advantageous), you will be interacting with policymakers, innovators and academics on complex issues. Taking a hands-on approach and remaining a consummate professional at all times is required.

    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

  • in

    Data Analytics Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Information Strategy, Architecture, and Governance practice will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations uncover enterprise insights and drive business results using smarter data analytics. We focus on a collection of organisational technology capabilities, including business intelligence, data management, and data assurance that help our clients drive innovation, growth, and change within their organisations in order to keep up with the changing nature of customers and technology. You’ll make impactful decisions by mixing mind and machine to leverage data, understand and navigate risk, and help our clients gain a competitive edge.Our team focuses on helping clients understand, plan for, and realise the strategic business opportunities presented by information technology. In joining, you’ll help us to bridge the gaps between business units and the Information Technology departments and unite them around a shared vision that powers the business by aligning Information Technology Strategy to business strategy, goals and strategic priorities.Job Description SummaryA career in our Analytics Technology practice, within Data and Analytics Technology services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organizations uncover enterprise insights and drive business results using smarter data analytics. We focus on a collection of organizational technology capabilities, including business intelligence, data management, and data assurance that help our clients drive innovation, growth, and change within their organizations in order to keep up with the changing nature of customers and technology.You’ll make impactful decisions by mixing mind and machine to leverage data, understand and navigate risk, and help our stakeholders gain a competitive edge.Our team helps clients navigate various analytics applications to get the most value out of their technology investment and foster confidence in their business intelligence. As part of our team, you’ll help is implement enterprise data products and data management applications that improve operational effectiveness and provide actionable data analytics and insights.As the Lead Data Scientist your responsibilities will include:•    Lead implementation of data products for the Middle East Firm.•    Provide data architecture and technical delivery guidance to the Data Analytics team.  •    Implement enhancements to a central Data warehouse solution for the firm. •    Lead an agile DevOps software team to create innovative applications.•    Lead a team in data-science and machine-learning efforts in support of PwC clients.•    Oversee exploratory data analysis of sample data sets to advise the Data Lab leads on the incorporation of AI into their labs and applications.•    Analyze requirements, estimate production time, design solutions, code solutions, test solutions, and document work.•    Assist in the definition of application architecture.•    Mentor team of data scientists and provides algorithmic recommendations depending on the data set, acting as SME.•    Ensure adherence to best practices, management processes, and technical constraints.•    Design and conduct training on AI/ML, NPL techniques.•    Assist in the drafting of business cases, project plans, test reports, risk assessments, and other project specific documentation.•    Acts as client liaison in the development of application functional documentation, including technical specs document, technical data sheets, operational manuals, and training materials.•    Must be functional in a coach/player role.

    To be successful in this role, your background must include the following:•    Bachelors degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or similar engineering discipline.•    Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in agile/scrum software development, data science settings with a focus on developing projects using Data warehousing and cloud environments (e.g. Azure, Google Cloud, Digital Ocean)•    Strong Experience in Microsoft Development Toolkit (SSIS, SSAS, Azure Data Factory, Visual Studio)•    Experience with Databricks•    Experience with NoSQL, Relational, Multimodal and Graph databases.•    Experience in designing and implementing User Interfaces at an Enterprise Level. •    Strong system architecture and design experience to include deploying production enterprise applications in cloud environments that use AI/ML.•    Experience with scripting and programming languages in Python, R and Java.•    Experience in Design Thinking workshops and all related activities, designing solutions that balance user needs, commercial interests, and technological constraints, and including design strategy, service design, design research.•    Experience planning and executing customer design projects through holistic understanding of problem areas, iterative solution design, executive stakeholder management, and integration of business and technical experts.•    Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research and synthesizing to provide insights, identify opportunities, and generate conceptual frameworks.Following skills are nice to have:•    Strong experience with Machine Learning algorithms, techniques and tools.•    Experience with Jira, Confluence, Visio, MS DevOps, and MS Project.•    Experience with Amazon Web Services deployments.•    Master’s degree in Data Science•    Experience with opensource development tools (GitHub, GitLab, etc.).

    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

  • in

    Operations Executive | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently seeking suitable candidates to join our client, a large consulting conglomerate with clients in the private and public sectors, across all continents. The company has extensive assets and corporate offices in Europe, Middle East, and USA. They are an entrepreneurial incubator, working with strategic investment groups, family offices, research and non-profit advocacy and global companies. They work on strategy and development, ensuring continued growth and opportunity for their clients. Working in this fast-paced and exceptionally busy environment you will liaise with all departments including investments, finance, HR, and administration to bring together project timelines and expectations to enable all involved to progress efficiently. Supporting the Project Managers, you will assist with all RFP’s, research, pitches, slide decks and all client management. Therefore, a strong attention to detail and an analytical approach is required to track project development, finances, resources required, project milestones and final outcomes. You will provide up to the minute reports via MS Excel, PowerPoint presentations, internal and external communication and often go above and beyond expectations in order to be exceptionally forward thinking and anticipate the needs of the business and any potential issues before they arise. Additionally extensive CRM knowledge is required.This role is both hands on and strategic to ensure complete business continuity, minimal risk in all areas and that planned resources are in place and each project is within the budget constraints. You will also provide administrative support to the COO and General Counsel on all compliance matters. You will possess excellent relationship and communication skills to understand all aspects of the business and provide proactive solutions. The team here is exceptionally focused and hardworking and all can multitask with exemplary time management and this role will be no exception.

    Strong inter-personal skills including social competency and high energy levels, with the ability to be engaged both inside and outside of normal business hours on occasion are required to be successful. Applicants must also have a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and high attention to detail with the motivation to produce a collaborative team approach. It is expected that you will be a university graduate and it is essential that you have a professional services background in a similar highly operational position. Our client is seeking candidates who have professional services project management / consultancy backgrounds.

    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