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    Receptionist – UAE National | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – AdministrationManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryTo operate switchboard and handle reception area activities. Serves as the first point of contact with the firm and the office for visitors and callers. Handle all internal and external inquiries and carry out administrative activities of the front office.Job Responsibilities:Financial- Adhere to the allocated budget for the administrative function of the office Customer- Greet visitors and make sure all callers and visitors are dealt with promptly, courteously and accurately – Ensure visitors are made comfortable, met on a timely basis by their host, shown to the appropriate room and assisted with parking if relevant.  Internal Process- Operate the switchboard – Screen and route incoming telephone calls, take messages, and answer incoming queries – Maintain visitor and caller logs  – Receive deliveries and coordinate outside delivery/courier services with the help of Office administrators – Answer queries from visitors and callers, and refers them to the appropriate person  – Perform general maintenance of the reception area – Manage incoming and outgoing faxes (may be performed by Office Administrators in certain locations) – Ensure mail and faxes are distributed to the appropriate person accurately and in a timely manner   (may be performed by Office Administrators in certain locations)    – Book meeting rooms and collaborative space and maintain tidiness (may be performed directly online in certain locations) – Support office manager in events planning and organization  – Act in accordance with regulations – Perform other administrative duties as required Learning and Growth- Work towards being a high quality internal service provider and ensure that all administrative support requirements are being met – Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Education- High school certificate (equivalent) or Bachelor’s degree Language- Fluency  in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage, French is a plus   Overall Experience- 0-1 years of experience in front desk or receptionist role Specific Skills – Experience with a professional services firm is an advantage  Knowledge and Skills- Strong organizational skills – Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills – Must possess a professional telephone manner – Demonstrated ability to work under pressure – Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative – Demonstrated team player – Must possess a warm, friendly and professional demeanor – Basic PC skills on excel and word – Basic keyboard skills (at least 25 wpm)

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Executive Assistant – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – AdministrationManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Administration and Secretarial Services, within Internal Firm Services, will give you with the opportunity to provide administrative support to PwC employees. You’ll focus on using business software applications to prepare reports, receiving and directing incoming calls or emails to the appropriate parties, arranging business travel, tracking expenses, and coordinating meeting arrangements.Primary duties and responsibilitiesFinancial – Adhere to budget Customer – Diary management – Extensive management of online diaries, book appointments and arrange meetings, updates as required – Ensure Executive/s get to meetings on time with appropriate documentation – Act as back up in managing other Executives’ and Principals’ diaries when their EAs are not available – Call management – Handle and screen calls for Executive/s – Take and pass messages to Executive/s in a timely manner – Email management – Monitor Executives’ email inboxes when they are out of the office or at meetings and taking action as necessary – Client relationships – Maintain and build good working relationships with Executive/s clients and their assistants via phone and email communication – Assist other EAs during busy periods Internal Process- Meetings – Proactive planning for meetings and follow up actions (documents, papers needed…)   – Organise local internal and external meetings, including organising catering, IT requirements etc – Meet and greet visitors – Partner and Executive general admin – Proofread and finalize documents when required i.e. presentations, proposals, letters – General filing – Keeping Executive own contacts databases/business card storage up to date Learning and Growth – Exercise confidentiality, discretion and personal sensitivity in all aspects of the role – Comply with PwC policies and procedures in all aspects of the role – Build network of strong working relationships both internally and externally – Assist with the organisation of PwC events as needed including dinners and outside events – Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesEducation – Bachelor’s  degree  Language – Proficiency in spoken and written English, Arabic is an advantage Overall Experience – 3 +years’ experience in an administrative role  Specific  Experience – Experience with a professional services firm preferred Knowledge and Skills – Demonstrate strong organisational skills, regularly act on own initiative, highlighting issues and suggesting possible solutions – Good oral and written communication skills – Good interpersonal skills  – Must possess a professional telephone manner – Demonstrated ability to work under pressure – Demonstrated team player and dedication to provide high level of service – Must possess a warm, friendly and professional demeanor – Knowledge of administrative systems and processes – Ability to use Google including G suite – Must possess good keyboard skills (at least 55wpm)

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Junior Developer | Outsourced Payroll Solutions (OPS)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Joining our Dubai team as a developer, with main responsibilities to acquire the functional and technical knowledge on our main product gulfHR (Enterprise HR & Payroll System), working actively as part of our OPS team to address the tickets raised by the payroll specialists, and make sure to deliver high quality resolutions for the reported issues. In addition to being able to develop modules, automate processes, create reports, assist the migration to Fusion as well as implementation and training of staff. • Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards• Test, and maintain web and desktop-based business applications;• Package and support deployment of product releases• Working with the team in the migration of older instances to latest release. • Analysing and resolving technical and application problems. • Adhering to high-quality development principles • Assist with the migration to MVP.• Staff training.• Implementation of new customers onto the gulfHR payroll system.

    Salary:
    AED
    5,000 to 6,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any related field. • Knowledge of customer service practices• Excellent communication skills. • Experience & Strong knowledge in MS SQL structure and T-SQL coding principles• Knowledge in latest Web development technologies.

    Outsourced Payroll Solutions was founded in 2008 when Diana Geldenhuys realised that although payroll wasn’t the most exciting aspect of HR, it was still mission critical, and companies were struggling to deliver grade A payroll each month. Our ethos comes from us being the strategic partner needed in businesses in relation to Payroll and HR. We come alongside clients as their partner, to advise and execute mission-critical functions that are customised to each businesses individual needs. Since then, we have helped hundreds of companies improve their payroll through processes and software innovation to deliver timely, accurate payrolls each month. More

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    Manager – Digital Strategy (FS/TMT/ Public Sector) – Global Firm | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a Manager in the firm’s digital portfolio’s customer strategy division, you will lead several interesting and exciting strategy and advisory engagements across the Middle East.Client DetailsInternational consulting firm with a variety of very well-established and successful practices, undergoing exciting growth plans across the Middle East.Description* Prepare project plans to meet objectives within established budget and timelines.* Develop budget, scope and staffing recommendations based on understanding of client budget and project economics.* Foster a team environment that builds accountability for and commitment to meeting engagement objectives.* Interpret and synthesise data, challenge data, and identify meaningful insights to develop recommendations that most effectively support a client’s business objectives.* Assess the financial aspects of business opportunities, while identifying and quantifying financial and non-financial benefits of proposed solutions.* Develop high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities* Influence clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior peopleJob Offer* Attractive, tax-free salary* Opportunity to work for a leading, global organisation in the Middle East.* Extensive business travel and generous travel benefits* Structured and measurable progression and growth opportunities* Opportunity to work with inspiring, engaging, and driven leadership.

    * An undergraduate degree from a top-tier university, preferably in the fields of economics, business administration, public policy, finance, or industrial engineering.* An MBA or relevant master’s degree is strongly beneficial but not required* 6 – 8 years’ experience in tech/digital strategy consulting within a top consulting firm / mix of consulting and relevant industry experience* Strong experience of leading consulting engagement teams* Proven ability to solve business problems, manage implementation for prescribed solutions, and forecast the impact of recommended changes* Strong command of written and spoken English; Arabic language skills are strongly preferred* Demonstrated ability to propose, pitch and sell additional services to clients* Willingness to travel

    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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    Senior Manager – Digital Strategy (FS/TMT/Public Sector) – Global Firm | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a Senior Manager in the firm’s digital portfolio’s customer strategy division, you will define engagements and lead interesting and exciting strategy and advisory projects across the Middle EastClient DetailsInternational consulting firm with a variety of very well-established and successful practices, undergoing exciting growth plans across the Middle East.Description* Lead projects and provide strategic direction across the account to deliver a superior client experience* Build deep sector expertise and manage engagements across accounts within chosen industry/sector* Focus client on value-generating initiatives to accelerate the pace of change; identify metrics to monitor and analyse performance against corporate goals* Manage and advance relationships with clients beyond immediate engagement needs and serve as a trusted advisor, setting aside personal agenda to strengthen interactions with clients* Anticipate challenges to strategy implementation and proactively develop plans to mitigate risks* Leverage industry trends to advise clients on how to create sustainable sources of advantage and differentiate their value proposition for future business growth, positioning them for long term competitiveness* Stay current on emerging technologies and translate digital trends for the client and internal teams; drive innovative solutions based on client’s desired functionalityJob Offer* Tax-free salary* Opportunity to work for a leading, global organisation in the Middle East* Extensive business travel and generous travel benefits* Structured and measurable progression and growth opportunities* Opportunity to work with inspiring, engaging and driven leadership

    * An undergraduate degree from a top-tier university, preferably in the fields of economics, business administration, public policy, finance, or engineering.* An MBA or relevant master’s degree is strongly beneficial but not essential.* Must have 10 years’ experience in strategy consulting within a top firm/ mix of strategy consulting and relevant industry experience.* Ability to lead the analysis of organisational problems, direct implementation for prescribed solutions, and manage clients’ expectations on the impact of recommended changes* Demonstrated ability to propose, pitch and sell additional services to clients* Strong command of written and spoken English; Arabic language skills are strongly preferred* Ability to travel extensively, and on a weekly basis, is required

    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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    Paralegal | Rethink

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Key Responsibilities*• Monitor regulatory changes in the UAE mainland and free zones and draft internal and external updates• Update and monitor controlled documents for the delivery of services by the CSS team to ensure they meet the jurisdictional requirements• Draft and maintain a precedent database of minutes of meeting tailored to meet the needs of the different jurisdictions in the UAE• Draft complex resolutions and ad hoc documentary requests• Support the Head of Corporate Governance in drafting structuring advice and monitoring client questions• Work with team members to provide legal support and an understanding of the rationale for the key services within the CSS scope• Conduct legal research and maintain internal knowledge base for the team• Distill complex and detailed regulatory requirements into actionable, practical steps and processes • Liaise with other teams to combine regulatory information with practical knowledge to provide quality services.

    Experience & Qualifications• At least 2 – 4 years’ experience in a as a paralegal with experience working in a private family office, private client law firm or in consulting sector• Graduate of law or business administration with a focus on compliance and law.Other expertise • Proficient in MS Office (MS word & MS excel etc.)

    Re/think is a boutique accounting, regulatory and compliance, VAT advisory, audit, HR consultancy, recruitment and business advisory firm. We specialize in assisting SME clients with cost-effective, high quality services and solutions. We create value by investing in highly qualified and motivated people and working closely with leading industry partners to provide our clients a one stop shop for all of their business support.

    This support ranges from our core services to CFO and board level advisory for the sectors and markets we serve. Our ability to add value reaches across business size, as our offering can be adopted to start ups through to large complex firms. More

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    Sales Engineering Officer | Safir Global DMCC

    Employment:

    Full Time

    To provide clients with sales advice and support. Providing technical knowledge to identify new business, negotiate contracts and review sales performance. To be successful as a sales engineer, you should possess an in-depth knowledge of our company’s technical products and services and you should be able to relate this knowledge in a way that is understandable to non-technical customers. You should be driven to achieve your sales goals and should have excellent sales and customer service skills.The role of the Sales Engineering Officer essentially involves translating and explaining highly complex technical information to customers and clients, focusing on revealing how a product or piece of equipment can solve specific problems. They therefore play an important role in the modern sales process. Technology has advanced in leaps and bounds in recent years, and continues to alter the ways we communicate and do business. But not everyone has the time or know-how to keep up with these advancements. The Sales Engineering Officer is the person who stays abreast of the latest developments and breakthroughs, and who can pass this vital knowledge on to others.

    Sales Engineering officer’s act as the sales team’s technical encyclopedia during the sale of goods and services. They represent the technical aspects of the product and propose how these aspects can benefit the customer. The Sales Engineering officers must have a strong technical understanding of the complexities of what the company supplies together with excellent sales skills.

    SAFIR – IT Industry Solution Provider In UAE, is a close-knit team of dedicated IT professionals, who have vast experience in Consulting, Sourcing and Servicing IT infrastructure products and services in the corporate world. Our high-end products and services work like a charm for clients and won’t give them a single reason to complain. More

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    Consulting – Real Estate Strategy – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismOperations StrategyManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryIn our Real Estate & Construction consulting practice, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the best across industry and professional functional advisory services. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep industry expertise.Our team includes a diverse mix of profiles with people with relevant strategy and operations experience combined with deep industry expertise. Our real estate practice services include business restructuring, org transformation, gov. policy implementation, strategy dev., operational excellence. Our clients are Government Housing/ Real Estate Programs and Regulators Real Estate Developers and Contractors, and Real Estate Financers and Investors.As a Senior Manager within the REC team, you will be expected to:- Lead end-to-end Real Estate consulting engagements focused on evaluating current state, structuring analyses, applying analytical frameworks, and conceptualizing strategy development.- Lead and coach cross-functional internal and client teams, across business and Real Estate value chain- Developing yourself personally, taking a keen interest in trends in Real Estate industry and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market- Contribute to the team growth by leading, and winning proposals to support our clients in Strategy development, operating model, organization structure, transformation and Implementatio management, and operational excellence (processes and services)- You will undertake primarily client delivery work in KSA Supporting the development of new propositions to help our client standardize their operations in the most efficient and effective manner.- Working with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate; and working to mentor and train other members of the business unit and the project team to foster a high-performance team environment.- You will develop your understanding of the key themes in the real estate market and in the region.

    Requirements:- Education: Bachelor’s degree- Preferable qualifications: MBA, PMP.- Years of Experience: Minimum 9 years of experience in management consulting focusing on Real-estate Industry- Exceptional analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills that will allow to understand the drivers of a business, analyze their data, and use this to provide insight and advice to our clients- Extensive experience in managing strategy development and organizational transformation /restructuring projects- In-depth understanding and experience of strategy management and implementation, operating models design, change management, portfolio monetization and optimization strategies.- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.- Language Skills: Fluent in both English and Arabic

    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