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    Marketing Surveillance Analyst | Venture Search

    Employment:

    Full Time

    At Venture Search we are recruiting for a marketing surveillance analyst to join our client in Abu Dhabi.Main Responsibilities• Carry out Market Abuse Monitoring utilising the Nasdaq smarts system.• Update relevant policies & procedures in relation to Market Abuse.• Perform manual derivatives monitoring.• Collate & distribute relevant MI on a month basis.• Ad hoc projects, as and when required.

    Job Requirements:• At least 5 years Compliance experience within a similar Monitoring & Reporting role working for a similar financial services firm.• Strong attention to detail, ability to assess & investigate is key.• Nasdaq smarts system experience• Excellent verbal & written communication.

    Venture Search is an international banking & financial services search firm, combining technology and human skill to enhance all aspects of the hiring process.

    By combining advanced search technology and a market-leading team, we are able to attract the most talented candidates in the banking and financial services sector.

    Here at Venture Search, we are passionate about building world-class teams and delivering long-term recruitment solutions. Venture’s focus spans multiple facets of the global Financial Services industry, including Banking, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, Buyside, Fintechs, and Advisory firms. More

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    Senior Consultant – Big 4 – TMT Practice | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Consultant – Big 4 – TMT Practice / Consultancy / RiyadhClient DetailsSenior Consultant – Big 4 – TMT Practice / Consultancy / RiyadhAn International Big4 Management Consulting Firm based out of Saudi Arabia.DescriptionSenior Consultant – Big 4 – TMT Practice / Riyadh* Address client business challenges in the intersection of process and technology* Develops deep understanding of one or more functions, including detailed process, people and technology requirements* Applies sector knowledge to recognize unique factors that may influence functional design* Supporting business process re-engineering engagements to align process designs to TMT industry best practices* Supporting operating model transformations to assess and design future state target operating model for TMT clients* Supporting digital transformation programs using innovative technologies, processes and capabilities to create a digitally enabled operating model* Supporting organizational restructuring programs to assess and design future state organizational structures for TMT clients* Applies offering knowledge and proven methodologies to objectively identify, evaluate, and select solutions from a given offering domain that most effectively support client’s business objectives* Understand how business functions operate and how sector trends impact a client’s business* Identifies opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of key processes within a business function* Select appropriate methods for collecting and analyzing data, and develop informed recommendations that shape or support the client’s business strategy* Ability to incorporate financial information when evaluating strategic options* Organize insights and define a logical flow to tell a story when presenting recommendations* Applies awareness of global trends to address client needs and enhance recommendationJob OfferExciting opportunity to join growing TMT practice for leading Big4 Consultancy.

    * Post-graduate, 3-5 years of experience in a relevant professional discipline/ industry. Experience in Big 4 companies is a plus* Experience with Technology, Media and Telecommunications clients is a plus* Knowledge of TMT Frameworks and best practices including eTOM, DMM is a plus* Capabilities in Process Design, Organizational Restructuring, Digital Transformation and Operating Model* An undergraduate degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or Industrial Engineering, MBA or a relevant Master degree.* Excellent communication and people skills, with a strong emphasis on team working* Demonstrate leadership and team playing abilities* Ability to operate and understand excellent project and program management disciplines including production of project plans and key quality program deliverables* Strong administrative and numeracy skills and ability to analyze complex data with good attention to details* Excellent knowledge in MS office applications especially in PowerPoint, Word and Excel* Ability to handle multiple task and responsibilities in a deadline oriented environment and flexible work hours* Certifications in related methodologies including PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, BPR techniques and implementation methodologies beneficial* Willingness to travel (as 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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    Manager – Big 4 – TMT Practice | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Manager – Big 4 – TMT Practice / Consultancy / RiyadhClient DetailsManager – Big 4 – TMT Practice / Consultancy / Riyadh An international Big4 Management Consulting firm based out of Saudi ArabiaDescriptionManager – Big 4 – TMT Practice / Riyadh * Manage business process re-engineering engagements to align process designs to TMT industry best practices* Manage operating model transformations to assess and design future state target operating model for TMT clients* Manage digital transformation programs using innovative technologies, processes and capabilities to create a digitally enabled operating model* Manage organizational restructuring programs to assess and design future state organizational structures for TMT clients* Prepares project plan to meet objectives within established budget and timeline and recognizes when plans should be adjusted to meet objectives* Develops budget, scope and staffing recommendations based on understanding of client budget and project economics* Identifies relevant business trends, economic forces, and industry practices and discusses with the client* Interprets and synthesizes data, exercises professional scepticism to challenge data, and identifies meaningful insights to develop recommendations that most effectively support a client’s business objectives* Ability to identify and transform opportunities into solutions that drive business value for our clients* Assesses the financial aspects of business opportunities; identifies and quantifies financial and non-financial benefits of proposed solutions* Ability to incorporate financial information when evaluating business opportunities and making recommendations* Understands the larger ecosystem within which the client operates; uses to facilitate discussions about potential solutions to the client’s most pressing business problems* Builds a global network of subject matter experts within chosen sector and leverages global collateral to support sales pursuits and engagement.* Contributes to client’s technology agenda based on emerging business and technology trends, competitor landscape, and leading practices within functional or sector domain* Leverages and adapts analytic solutions to support operating model design* Uses proven leading practice, value-centered, industry-tailored solutionsJob OfferExciting opportunity to join growing TMT practice for leading Big4 Consulting Firm.

    * An undergraduate degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or Industrial Engineering, MBA or a relevant Master degree or certificate is a plus* 6 to 8 years of experience in Management Consulting Firm. Experience in big four companies is a plus* Minimum of 2-3 years of advisory experience with Technology, Media and Telecommunications clients* Advanced knowledge of TMT Frameworks and best practices including eTOM, DMM,* Advanced capabilities in Process Design, Organizational Restructuring, Digital Transformation and Operating Model* Ability to apply knowledge of structure, functions, and procedures in solving organizational problems and to develop methods for implementing prescribed systems with the capability to predict the effect of changes recommended or instituted.* Proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).* Willing to work hours as needed to meet client deadlines and firm needs.* Strong proficiency in basic PC applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) with a general understanding of data analysis techniques* Ability to think strategically and assist in the organization and management of a multi-disciplinary team; ability to sell additional services to clients* Ability to conduct extensive research* Full mobility 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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    Consultant – Big 4 – TMT Practice | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consultant – Big 4 – TMT Practice / Consultancy / RiyadhClient DetailsConsultant – Big 4 – TMT Practice / Consultancy / RiyadhAn international Big4 Management Consulting firm based out of Saudi Arabia.DescriptionConsultant – Big 4 – TMT Practice / Riyadh* Makes the case for transformational change and guides the C-suite through the transformation journey* Manage business process re-engineering engagements to align process designs to TMT industry best practices* Manage operating model transformations to assess and design future state target operating model for TMT clients* Manage digital transformation programs using innovative technologies, processes and capabilities to create a digitally enabled operating model* Manage organizational restructuring programs to assess and design future state organizational structures for TMT clients* Prepares project plan to meet objectives within established budget and timeline and recognizes when plans should be adjusted to meet objectives* Develops budget, scope and staffing recommendations based on understanding of client budget and project economics* Identifies relevant business trends, economic forces, and industry practices and discusses with the client* Interprets and synthesizes data, exercises professional scepticism to challenge data, and identifies meaningful insights to develop recommendations that most effectively support a client’s business objectives* Assesses the financial aspects of business opportunities; identifies and quantifies financial and non-financial benefits of proposed solutions* Contributes to client’s technology agenda based on emerging business and technology trends, competitor landscape, and leading practices within functional or sector domain* Ability to articulate how technology enables and differentiates the business and communicate this effectively to clients* Leverages and adapts analytical solutions to support operating model designJob OfferExciting opportunity to join growing TMT practice for leading Big4 Consultancy.

    * An undergraduate degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or Industrial Engineering, MBA or a relevant Master degree or certificate is a plus* 2 – 3 years of experience in Management/Strategy Consulting * Experience with Technology, Media and Telecommunications clients and familiarity with TMT frameworks and best practices are beneficial* Familiarity with Process Design, Organizational Restructuring, Digital Transformation and Operating Model are pluses* Excellent knowledge in MS office applications especially in PowerPoint, Word and Excel* Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities in a deadline oriented environment and flexible work hours* Willingness to travel (when required)* Ability to operate and understand excellent project and program management disciplines including production of project plans and key quality program deliverables* Strong administrative and numeracy skills and ability to analyze complex data with good attention to details

    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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    Associate Manager Finance | KPMG Qatar

    Employment:

    Full Time

    — Maintain existing financial control activities in the firm— Understand the business model and work closely with stakeholders to ensure operation efficiencies— Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate payable cycle— Analyze and monitor Work in progress reports, highlight long outstanding balances, and challenge parties to bill on time— Perform job budget variance analysis on timely basis, get clarification from project managers, follow-up on adjustments— Verify payroll transactions and calculations— Verify payable transactions and maintain on time reconciliation statements— Maintain the ledgers of the firm— Assist in maintaining the reconciliation of trial balance on monthly basis and account for necessary adjustments— Work on ad-hoc financial analysis jobs

    — Bachelor’s degree (accounting, finance related)— Professional certification (CMA, CIA, CA, ACCA) is a big plus— 3-5 years in financial accounting in the capacity of (senior accountant, financial analyst, assistant finance manager)— In depth experience in management accounting and operations efficiency— Managed aging of accounts payables— Full understanding of payroll and local labor law— Maintained accrual accounts (accrued income and expenses)— Worked on projects profitability and budget management— Oracle/SAP ERP experience— Excellent Microsoft excel skills— Ideally worked in multination and multicultural environment— Experience in GCC countries— High Interpersonal skills— Dynamic and can-do attitude— Presentable and personable— Highly organized— High sense of skepticism— Demonstrate maturity

    KPMG has had a presence in Qatar for 40 years and is now one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the country. KPMG in Qatar employees over 300 locally-based professional staff led by 10 partners. We recruit the best and brightest from around the world and currently over 30 nationalities.

    For our clients, this means we provide Audit, Tax and Advisory services locally, drawing on the latest thinking and best practice from around the world.

    We work with some of Qatar’s largest public and private sector organizations across most of the countries core industries. This gives us deep insight into the challenges and opportunities that our clients experience and a comprehensive understanding of how we can help clients to respond to these.

    We bring local knowledge, international experience and industry expertise to ensure that your engagement is delivered using global best practice, tailored to the local operating environment. More

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    Human Resources Administrator | Creative Zone

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Creative Zone Group is growing and has an opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner to join our People & Culture team in Sharjah.Specific focus will be on partnering with the business and providing expert guidance and support to stakeholders regarding HR issues, along with working on strategic HR Projects to bring added value.Your Responsibilities will include: • Updating and maintaining internal systems and records for new hire data, existing and exiting employees.• Preparing reports and presentations on HR-related metrics like the aggregate number of hires by the departments• Preparing Visa documents for new applications, transfers, cancellation, and renewals.• Coordinating with PRO and drivers for visa, MOL, medical test & EID processing.• Liaising with the insurance brokers for employees’ Medical insurance additions and deletions.• Ensuring that the end-to-end HR process always supports a positive candidate experience.• Processing leavers: coordination on visa cancellation and insurance cancellation. • Preparing and processing all type of documents related to employee relations, including promotions, lateral transfers, downgrades, salary certificates and salary adjustments in compliance with approved guidelines and policies.• Managing and Coordinating with the HR Business Partner to ensure that the leave data is maintained accurately on the system

    Salary:
    AED
    4,000 to 6,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    To join our team you will have:• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent • Previous administration experience • A keen interest in HR • Outstanding IT skills and attention to detail• Fluency in written and spoken English, Arabic will be an advantage• Currently based in UAE• A positive can-do attitude

    Welcome to CREATIVE ZONE!

    We are a team of company registration professionals who are passionate about bringing the dreams of aspiring entrepreneurs and SME’s to life.

    We believe in providing you not only with your company’s documentation, but also equipping you with the necessary tools to promote, develop and grow your business.

    We are a business setup company with a difference – our work doesn’t end with the issuance of your trade license & residency visa – it starts there! More

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    Admin Assistant | M&M Marketing Management

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Objectives: Passionate and hardworking individual who can executive given tasks at the right time based on the requirement of the roleMain responsibilities:• Assist PRO in documentation process• Coordinate with staff for collecting and documents as and when required• Assisting the HR and Admin team in regards to recruitment/payroll• Well versed in communication and ability to coordinate with different team• Reporting to: Manager• Desired start date: Immediately• Probation: 6• Working Hours: 9 AM to 6 PM

    Salary:
    AED
    3,000 to 4,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • University Qualifications: Bachelors• Nature and length of previous experience: Minimum 1 year experience handling admin dutiesSpecialist knowledge: • Must possess valid driving license and own car• Soft Skills and Personality traits: negotiation skill, team player, interpersonal skills, confident and optimistic• Age Range: 20 to 30• Gender Preference: Male• Language Fluency: English, Arabic (added advantage but not mandatory)• Current Location: UAE

    M&M Marketing Management LLC is incorporated in UAE with 3 offices in Dubai located in ideal locations. The staff consists of 100+ highly experienced employees whose skills and experience collectively cover a very broad segment of the market area.

    M&M provides Back Office and Outsourcing Services such as Operations, Credit Control, Sales, Collections etc. for major Banks and Financial Institutions in the UAE. More

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    Fund Accountant / Associate | Black Pearl Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A new role has come up with a well-known financial services in Abu Dhabi. Our client is looking for a Fund Accountant – Financial Reporting. In this role, you will have the following responsibilities: • Review of the entire investment portfolio on a monthly basis to identify investments for which non-standard pricing sources require to be utilised as per Investment Pricing Policy.• Draft memos for the Valuation Working Group (part of the IOC) for all investments on a quarterly basis for non – standard pricing sources including external valuations, valuation overrides by AFS – FA and valuations prepared using financial statements.• Responsible for three-way reconciliation between NAV statement, audit confirmations share in the net assets as per audited financial statements.• Perform a variance analysis on a quarterly basis and reach out to fund managers to obtain details where change in valuation is more than defined tolerance levels.• Review of the audited FS for investments on an annual basis.• Review to cover audit opinion, accounting policies and principles used for the preparation of financial statements.• Develop sustainable processes with respect to new investments and investment strategies in coordination with the fund accounting teams, in order to capture pricing information and report on it.• Assistance with the verification of weekly pricing of investment securities and analyzing variances above threshold using independent pricing sources as well as information provided by the external fund administrator, to confirm accurate pricing of the portfolio.• Assist in the implementation of new accounting systems by providing input and direction to the IT teams for areas assigned. Participate as a business user to develop and enhance systems, as required.• Liaison with investment departments to identify potential valuation issues, suggesting improvements to controls, carry out performance analysis, financial forecasts and other ad hoc reports.• Develop reporting functionalities on business intelligence software to improve analysis and reduce reporting errors.• Carry out other similar or related duties as required.

    In this role, you need to meet the following criteria:• Must have a bachelor degree in Finance/ Accounting and a fully qualified CA or CFA• A minimum of 3 years of experience post CA in similar or complementary roles within financial institutions or departments dedicated to Financial Institutions• Strong Excel Skills• Knowledge of General Asset Classes• Good understanding of financial products• Candidates who have worked in an institution where they worked in Fund Accounting or BIG 4 or a Fund Administration Firm.Disclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office.

    Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider
    that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.

    Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.

    Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market. More