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    Marketing Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Clients & MarketsManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Sales and Marketing, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to focus on positioning a distinctive PwC brand in the marketplace and drive long term revenue growth for the Firm. You’ll focus on designing, developing, and implementing communication programmes and media events to promote and sell the PwC’s brand and services as well as contribute to and evaluating our pricing strategies in the marketplace.Our Brand Management team leads external brand strategy development and implementation across multiple business units, media, social and digital channels. As part of the team, you’ll be involved with driving marketing programmes, branding events, corporate leadership seminars, public relations and business marketing forums.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.- Share and collaborate effectively with others.- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.- Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in the materials I produce.- Build and maintain an internal and external network.- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

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

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

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

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

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

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    Team Leader – Corporate Services | Rethink

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Key ResponsibilitiesAssist Clients with their structuring needs through:Adhoc Services• Administration of client bank accounts• Assisting client for Free zones and Embassy Attestation of various Company Documents• Maintaining client entity records in line with operational procedures• Preparing a monthly and quarterly report for use by the management and/or to facilitate monitoring of recurrent tasks. • Arranging Amalgamation of Companies, Drafting of Amalgamation Agreement• Economic Substance Regulation (ESR): Filling of ESR Notification and Reporting to FTA• Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Declaration: Assisting client for filling UBO Declaration as per Guidelines of Cabinet Resolution• Handling client inquiries for structuring of various vehicles (company, trust, foundation, e.g.) in all UAE jurisdictions, Free Zones and abroad, via phone, e-mail or personal meeting, with an emphasis on timing and quality• Oversee and manage Adhoc team including daily team meetings• Manage files during absences within team• Be the first point of contact for escalation of client issues and report to Team Manager for any issues

    Experience & Qualifications• At least 4 – 5 years’ experience in a corporate service provider, private family office or private client law firm• Knowledge, experience and exposure of free zones and the UAE’s federal regulatory regime; • GraduateOther expertise • Proficient in MS Office (MS word & MS excel etc.)Essential characteristics • Confident and presentable• Culturally aware and sensitive to clients and colleagues• Flexibility to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English• Experience working with people of different backgrounds and a high level of cultural competency • The ability to juggle and track multiple tasks and responsibilities • Demonstrated commitment to the success of co-workers and to the organizational mission.

    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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    IT Engineer | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: IT EngineerEmployment Type: Full-timeSalary: up to 13K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client: A stand-alone café restaurant based in Dubai, known all over social media for its awesome signature food items and funky, energetic interior vibe.

    Job Description: ? Act as administrator for private networks on cloud – Azure and AWS; and software such as – MS SQL server, MySQL, Oracle IIS, FTP, SSH and Apache Tomcat? Support local or remote users on technical issues, software updates, solve tickets for incidents and provide technical support to business users regarding market software tools and custom developed systems in the organization? Define and implement data protection, back up and security measures to protect the data and information of the company in case of contingency or unauthorized access attempts? Ensure the availability and performance of internet access, servers, corporate applications, network and printing services, and desktop applications for eligible employees? Test, debug and document software applications developed both internally and by third partiesQualifications:? Open to Arabic nationals? Male, 40 years old and below? Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science? Minimum 2 years of experience as IT support to both local and remote users

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

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    Team Assistant – Arabic | Inspire Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A busy and rapidly growing investment company in Abu Dhabi is looking for a top level Team Assistant to support their Directors. Preferred: UAE NationalResponsibilities will include:• Managing busy diaries, including arranging interviews, meeting arrangements, travel itineraries and preparing any meeting agendas• Arranging events and business lunches. • Attending meetings with the Directors to take minutes in English & Arabic• Managing the filing system of documents• Meeting and greeting VIP’s and understanding protocol of dealing with such senior people• Creating high level power point presentations and excel reports• Liaising with all the direct reports of the Directors to ensure the management are aware of business developments• Act as gate keeper for the Directors

    • UAE Nationals preferred. Arabic native – essential.• Solid track history of working as a PA/EA/Team Assistant in the UAE• A mature personality, use your initiative, be pro-active and hard working. You must be a problem solver and willing to go the extra mile• A can-do attitude and be happy to roll your sleeves up and take on any task no matter how big or small.• Excellent level of English• Good sense of humour• Willing to work potentially long hours when business demands it• A team player who does not cause conflict• Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in each company as job hoppers will not be accepted.• You should have sound business acumen to ensure you can liaise with all senior management easily and quickly earn the respect of fellow employees. • Experience dealing with VIP’s • Advanced MS Office skills are required Thank you for your interest. All applications are viewed and evaluated according to the role requirements. We aim to contact shortlisted candidates within 2 weeks. As we often receive a high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to everyone. If you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. (LV)

    Inspire Selection is an award winning recruitment agency, headquartered in Dubai which recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations – from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing including Digital Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Higher Education. More

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    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – International Tax Services / Mergers & Acquisitions – Manager – Doha | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within International Tax Services will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC address their cross border tax needs both locally and globally by managing their global tax rates, finding areas of cost reduction, and responding to inquiries from regulatory authorities. You’ll gain a global perspective and an awareness of tax issues stemming from changes to evolving business structures and geographic expansions.Our International Tax Services Generalist – Practice Support team advises PwC on tax laws and reporting, legislation and planning strategies based on the geography and jurisdiction. You’ll be assisting our team with local tax laws, reporting requirements, statutory filings, corporate strategy, transfer pricing and indirect tax and other international taxation needs.You will be involved in inbound tax matters as well as M&A transactions and company formations. A detailed description of the type of work is as follows: Work on advisory, provide reports and guidance, set up, tax structuring and planning for new projects, understand, advise and give recommendation on both local tax legislations and international tax, Ability to interpret tax treaties, analyse tax efficiency and overall group tax reporting effectiveness. To Manage a portfolio of clients, handling and dealing with their tax requirements, updates and compliance related matters for inbound taxpayers And to build up relationships with regulators, ability to negotiate disputes with adequate tax background and treatment for both local and international tax interpretation as well as accounting standards. Develop business opportunities and coach and guide team members on projects, assignments and client handling. Work on advisory, provide reports and guidance, set up, tax structuring and planning for new projects, understand, advise and give recommendation on both local tax legislations and international tax, Ability to interpret tax treaties, analyse tax efficiency and overall group tax reporting effectiveness. To Manage a portfolio of clients, handling and dealing with their tax requirements, updates and compliance related matters for inbound taxpayers And to build up relationship with regulators, ability to negotiate dispute with adequate tax background and treatment for both local and international tax interpretation as well as accounting standards. Develop business opportunity and coach and guide team members on projects, assignments and client handling. Requirements:? Thorough knowledge of M&A practices, including, consulting multinational corporations, privately held companies and partnerships with respect to the tax aspects of planning, structuring and executing transactions of all sizes; analyzing proposed transactions for unusual tax risks or undetermined tax benefits; and advising clients on tax-efficient restructurings, divestitures, spin-offs, due diligence and strategy formulation.  ? At least 5 years of relevant work experience required  ? Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting required. Master of Science in Taxation, or Master of Law degree in Taxation preferred.  ? Experience in identifying and addressing client needs, as well as building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships  ? Considerable experience as a team leader  ? Good business writing and Excel skills  ? Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness  Essential skills: Writing, reporting and presentation skills are essential, as well as management, coordination, coaching and business development skills  Desirable skills: Entrepreneurial skills, cross selling and business development Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required SkillsOptional SkillsDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?YesJob Posting End Date

    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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    HR Analyst | Hays

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a HR Analyst you play a crucial role in collecting, structuring, analysing and reporting on HR processes and data. You will be responsible for optimising the performance of our HR systems to provide key insights and metrics as input for leadership discussions and decisions. You will: • Support with implementing and lead on the maintenance of an effective HR System. • Develop and maintain a HR dashboard to analyse key people metrics (inc. retention, turnover, and internal mobility rates). • Using data and insight to inform HR Leaders and key stakeholders on latest position, emerging trends, and potential risks. • Building data sets and summary positions such as gathering of external benchmark data. • Developing and implementing new processes and systems for efficient HR management.

    • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in HR with a strong background in data analytics. • Strong attention to detail and drive to increase visibility of data to support business performance. • Experience using Human Resources Management Systems. • Excellent analytical skills and data visualization. • Ability to create detailed spreadsheets, charts, and presentations.

    Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide.

    Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions.

    We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing.

    As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened a dedicated Abu Dhabi desk to further assist with our client needs across the region. More

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    Admin Manager – Mandarin Chinese Speaker | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are working with a renowned Financial Services who are at the top of their game within the Tech Business, they are looking to hire a driven Admin Manager to work remotely in Dubai. This is an exciting new opportunity to work for an international financial services business in a start-up environment in Dubai. This role will see you manage the administration functions and support the local team as well as the head office.Your duties will include drafting and reviewing of policies, completing expenses and support staff with administrative standards, coordinating with service provides and assisting staff in any travel matters. You will also assist with any events, projects or staff activities and complete any ad hoc admin tasks as necessary.This role allows for flexible working and will be working from home until an office is set up. This position offers an excellent benefits package and growth progression.

    The successful candidate should have great attention to detail, be good at prioritising tasks and have excellent English communication skills. Our client is looking for someone that is switched on, organised and has a real interest in Tech/Financial services. Ideally you should have at least 3 to 5 years of Administrative experience and it would be advantageous if you have worked within the Finance/Tech Business previously and are Degree educated. You should have a pro-active and motivated mind set and able to multi-task effectively. You must be based in Dubai and must be fluent in Mandarin Chinese to meet the criteria for this role.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    Relationship Manager (Trade and Finance) | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Be an energetic member of Trade Finance Team Trade Finance related Customer developing, customer due diligence (KYC), trade background authenticity reviewing, credit approval procedure initiating and tracking, transaction files arrangement and transfer, etc.

    Trade Finance related Customer developing, customer due diligence (KYC), trade background authenticity reviewing, credit approval procedure initiating and tracking, transaction files arrangement and transfer, etc. Interactions: Reporting to the Head of the Department Preferred University Subject: Finance/Economic/International Trading Nature of the role is best described as Relationship Manager Other Certifications obtained: CDCS, ACAMS

    In October 2008, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) formally entered into the Middle East region, establishing Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited (regulated by the DFSA) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (QFC) Branch (authorized by the QFCRA) in quick succession and commencing businesses. This enables ICBC to become the pioneer of China-owned banks in the Middle East region, and will, on the basis of its advanced market position, excellent client base, multiple product structure, strong innovative ability and prominent brand value, allows ICBC to support various infrastructure financing demands in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the greater Middle East, and comprehensively provide various financial services including international trade, domestic guarantee and oversea credit, project financing, to become the economic bridge and channel between China and the Middle East region.

    At the end of 2009, ICBC succeeded in acquiring a wholesale banking license from Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, which is seen as a big progress for ICBC in the Middle East region. Now a chain has been formed between the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha to provide more comprehensive financial services to ICBC clients in the region.

    ICBC will keep on improving its network within the Middle East region by relying on abundance of market resources, insistence on prioritizing commercial banking, striving to develop investment banking and asset management, so as to strengthen ICBC’s influence and competitiveness, and become the most influential and respectable bank in the region. More