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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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    Executive Assistant and Office Administrator – DIFC | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a leading investment firm that has a global footprint. They are seeking to expand their workforce and are looking to hire an experienced Executive Assistant & Office Administrator (DIFC) to join their Dubai facility.Client DetailsOur client is a leading investment firm that has a global footprint. They are seeking to expand their workforce and are looking to hire an experienced Executive Assistant & Office Administrator (DIFC) to join their Dubai facility.DescriptionExecutive Assistant and Reception:* Supporting both Executives in the Dubai office and visiting Executives from global offices* Extensive and demanding calendar and diary management* Screening all incoming phone calls in a professional manner and subsequently delivering messages to the appropriate departments* Greeting and courteously welcoming all visitors and clients. Furthermore, providing refreshments to all visitors and ensuring that meeting rooms are available* Preparing business correspondences and presentations promptly* Travel and logistics planning for business trips. Additionally, ensuring that all booking procedures are in adherence with travel regulations* Providing assistance to other Executive Assistants when requiredAdministration:* Implementing new office policies and upgrading existing procedures to ensure smooth operations* Working closely with the IT department to issue visitor badges and setting up hot desks for visiting Executives* Proactively liaising with numerous departments to fulfill business interests* Maintaining office supplies and handling all vendor related matters* Building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to streamline business processesFinancial:* Processing all business-related expenses, including vendor invoices, in a timely manner* Working closely and coordinating with the Operations teams, based in different jurisdictions* Managing and efficiently maintaining the office budgetJob OfferThe successful candidate will be offered a competitive monthly salary. This is an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant & Office Administrator (DIFC) to further progress their career with an investment titan.

    Qualifications:* Minimum 4 years of experience with a global professional service company in UAE* Previous work experience in DIFC is preferred* Western-educated preferred* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)* Proactive attitude* Exemplary organizational skills and ability to effectively multi-task* Excellent communication skills* The candidate needs to be based in UAE

    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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    Strategy Manager | Command MENA

    Employment:

    Full Time

    My client is a leading Saudi Arabian investment firm, with an outstanding reputation and market position.Working with their Chief Strategy Officer, we are looking to appoint a Strategy Manager who can support a wide range of initiatives, primarily within corporate strategy and private equity.Reporting to the CSO, you will come from a top tier strategy consulting firm, with broad skills and exposure to financial markets and ideally transactional experience.The scope of work will be broad, but not limited to conducting research, due diligence and overseeing deals.

    Experienced strategy consultant looking to move in-house with a leading Financial Services firm

    Command MENA has been successfully partnering with clients and candidates since 2005. We have worked on human resources & talent acquisition assignments for clients throughout the Asia Pacific region, Middle East, Europe and the Americas.

    During this period of time we have successfully sourced highly skilled and multilingual talents both locally and from around the globe.

    As a company we take a consultative approach to meeting your human resources & talent management requirements. Taking the time to understand your needs, we think laterally to isolate candidates’ critical skills. We have proven understanding of the dynamics of various markets and we bring a fresh perspective to your challenges in sourcing creative staff.

    Our team of consultants specialise in a variety of sectors and take real pride in their work. We work in a number of specialist sectors; succesfully delivering human resources campaigns to Fortune 1000 & major international companies through to smaller boutique & specialist companies. More

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    Executive Assistant and Office Administrator | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a leading investment firm that has a global footprint. They are seeking to expand their workforce and are looking to hire an experienced Executive Assistant & Office Administrator (DIFC) to join their Dubai facility.Client DetailsOur client is a leading investment firm that has a global footprint. They are seeking to expand their workforce and are looking to hire an experienced Executive Assistant & Office Administrator (DIFC) to join their Dubai facility.DescriptionExecutive Assistant and Reception:* Supporting both Executives in the Dubai office and visiting Executives from global offices* Extensive and demanding calendar and diary management* Screening all incoming phone calls in a professional manner and subsequently delivering messages to the appropriate departments* Greeting and courteously welcoming all visitors and clients. Furthermore, providing refreshments to all visitors and ensuring that meeting rooms are available* Preparing business correspondences and presentations promptly* Travel and logistics planning for business trips. Additionally, ensuring that all booking procedures are in adherence with travel regulations* Providing assistance to other Executive Assistants when requiredAdministration:* Implementing new office policies and upgrading existing procedures to ensure smooth operations* Working closely with the IT department to issue visitor badges and setting up hot desks for visiting Executives* Proactively liaising with numerous departments to fulfill business interests* Maintaining office supplies and handling all vendor related matters* Building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to streamline business processesFinancial:* Processing all business-related expenses, including vendor invoices, in a timely manner* Working closely and coordinating with the Operations teams, based in different jurisdictions* Managing and efficiently maintaining the office budgetJob OfferThe successful candidate will be offered a competitive monthly salary. This is an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant & Office Administrator (DIFC) to further progress their career with an investment titan.

    Qualifications:* Minimum 4 years of experience with a global professional service company in UAE* Previous work experience in DIFC is preferred* Western-educated preferred* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)* Proactive attitude* Exemplary organizational skills and ability to effectively multi-task* Excellent communication skills* The candidate needs to be based in UAE

    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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    IT Support engineer – Dubai – 5 – 7k AED Per Month | eMagine Solutions

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IT Support engineer is required to join a global business based in their Dubai office. As an IT support engineer, the role is predominantly 1st line focused and will act as the first point of contact for all UAE staff and will also be a point of contact for offices based across the GCC. The company are looking for someone who has experience maintaining IT systems and IT infrastructures. The company are in a really exciting period and have grown continuously in their 100 year history and are continuing to do so, scaling their current offices whilst also opening more globally. There is a lot of opportunity with this role and the ability to get involved in project work and expand your technical knowledge. The company are looking for someone who is always eager to learn, is adaptable and who wants to grow with the company. It is a very social environment, there are numerous incentives to get involved with an opportunity to join a highly regarded company.

    Responsibilities:• Install, configure and maintain computers, networks and/or other IT related equipment and devices• Provide software and hardware support to our employees both in-office and remotely• Take ownership and resolve internal issues and requests to completion• Take charge and action the IT on/off boarding process to ensure a smooth start date• Escalate IT issues to the external IT service provider where appropriate• Manage the ticketing systems• Maintain IT assets & inventories• Write and update user instructions and document changes• Be involved in project work and responsible for tasks• Support the management of all Office 365 licensing and reporting (mailbox size/traffic)Skill required:• Strong troubleshooting skills with both Windows and macOS using best practices• Strong multitasking and prioritization ability• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including O365• Experienced in using, logging and documenting technical issues in a ticket managing system• Experience with Windows Server Active Directory users and computers• Knowledge of networking such as TCP/IP, DHCP and DNSKnowledge/experience of: -Windows 10InstallTroubleshootPrinter install / Break FixBrotherHPEpsonKyoceraBasic TroubleshootingNetwork IssuesGeneral PC issues, Printers, Scanners,Software issues i.E Office, Office 365, Outlook, Clinical Software (EMIS)Hardware – Dell, HPServer knowledgeHardware – Raid,Software – OS, AD, Backup, Virtual Environment, DHCPNetworkSwitch – Configure, TroubleshootCabling – Making cable, Patching TroubleshootDesirableNetworkRouters – Configure / TroubleshootSwitch – Configure, Troubleshoot

    eMagine Solutions is one of the leading authorities on leadership and talent globally. Our combined resources of over 100 years professional experience mean that our clients trust us with finding them the top talent globally and candidates trust us to find them the right opportunity in a timely and confidential manner.

    Throughout our offices we provide complete solutions for our clients, including traditional temporary and permanent recruitment, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), salary survey’s, market mapping and training and development courses.

    Our global client list work with us not only because of our expertise but also because of our honesty, integrity and passion. More

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    IT Support Engineer | eMagine Solutions

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IT Support Engineer – Dubai – 5 – 7k AED Per MonthIT Support engineer is required to join a global business based in their Dubai office. As an IT support engineer, the role is predominantly 1st line focused and will act as the first point of contact for all UAE staff and will also be a point of contact for offices based across the GCC. The company are looking for someone who has experience maintaining IT systems and IT infrastructures. The company are in a really exciting period and have grown continuously in their 100 year history and are continuing to do so, scaling their current offices whilst also opening more globally. There is a lot of opportunity with this role and the ability to get involved in project work and expand your technical knowledge. The company are looking for someone who is always eager to learn, is adaptable and who wants to grow with the company. It is a very social environment, there are numerous incentives to get involved with an opportunity to join a highly regarded company.Responsibilities:• Install, configure and maintain computers, networks and/or other IT related equipment and devices• Provide software and hardware support to our employees both in-office and remotely• Take ownership and resolve internal issues and requests to completion• Take charge and action the IT on/off boarding process to ensure a smooth start date• Escalate IT issues to the external IT service provider where appropriate• Manage the ticketing systems• Maintain IT assets & inventories• Write and update user instructions and document changes• Be involved in project work and responsible for tasks• Support the management of all Office 365 licensing and reporting (mailbox size/traffic)

    Skill required:• Strong troubleshooting skills with both Windows and macOS using best practices• Strong multitasking and prioritization ability• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including O365• Experienced in using, logging and documenting technical issues in a ticket managing system• Experience with Windows Server Active Directory users and computers• Knowledge of networking such as TCP/IP, DHCP and DNSKnowledge/experience of: • Windows 10• Install• Troubleshoot• Printer install / Break Fix• Brother• HP• Epson• Kyocera• Basic Troubleshooting• Network Issues• General PC issues, Printers, Scanners,• Software issues i.E Office, Office 365, Outlook, Clinical Software (EMIS)• Hardware – Dell, HP• Server knowledge• Hardware – Raid,• Software – OS, AD, Backup, Virtual Environment, DHCP• Network• Switch – Configure, Troubleshoot• Cabling – Making cable, Patching TroubleshootDesirable:• Network• Routers – Configure / Troubleshoot• Switch – Configure, Troubleshoot

    eMagine Solutions is one of the leading authorities on leadership and talent globally. Our combined resources of over 100 years professional experience mean that our clients trust us with finding them the top talent globally and candidates trust us to find them the right opportunity in a timely and confidential manner.

    Throughout our offices we provide complete solutions for our clients, including traditional temporary and permanent recruitment, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), salary survey’s, market mapping and training and development courses.

    Our global client list work with us not only because of our expertise but also because of our honesty, integrity and passion. More