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    Fund Accountant/ Associate – Financial Reporting | Black Pearl Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A new role has come up with 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 the entire investment portfolio every month to identify investments that non-standard pricing sources require to be utilized per Investment Pricing Policy.Draft memos for the Valuation Working Group (part of the IOC) for all investments every quarter 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 variance analysis quarterly and reach out to fund managers to obtain details where a 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 concerning new investments and investment strategies in coordination with the fund accounting teams 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 and information provided by the external fund administrator to confirm accurate pricing of the portfolio.Assist in implementing new accounting systems by providing input and direction to the IT teams for assigned areas. Participate as a business user to develop and enhance systems, as required.Liaison with investment departments to identify potential valuation issues, suggest 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 CFAA minimum of 3 years of experience post CA in similar or complementary roles within financial institutions or departments dedicated to Financial InstitutionsStrong Excel SkillsKnowledge of General Asset ClassesGood understanding of financial productsCandidates who have worked in an institution where they worked in Fund Accounting or BIG 4 shall be considered or Fund Administration Firm.To view other vacancies we have, please check our website (www.blackpearlconsult.com) and follow us on our social media accounts – LinkedIn   /   Facebook   /  Twitter /  InstagramDisclaimer: 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 a request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office at +9712 622 55 03 or drop us a message on our website – www.blackpearlconsult.com.

    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

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    IT – Lab Technologist – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our core business functions by deploying applications that enable our people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. You’ll focus on managing the design and implementation of technology infrastructure within PwC, developing and enhancing both client and internal facing applications within PwC, and providing technology tools that help create a competitive advantage for the Firm to drive strategic business growth.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 a Senior 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:The Emerging Technology Lab is a group of technologists with expertise in product development, rapid prototyping, and user experience design. We work with new and emerging technologies and help internal PwC stakeholders understand how these technologies can affect their work. At our core we are an innovative R&D group that builds functional prototypes that demonstrate the potential of future technologies. Learn more hereWhat you’ll do:You will be engaged with our Emerging Technology team to build prototypes and solutions for internal teams and clients with a strong focus in developing emerging tech prototypes.As a technologist, you’re expected to:- Blend technical experience in product development, rapid prototyping, and user experience design with business perspectives from organizations, sectors, and industries.- Help internal teams achieve their goals through rapid iteration, experimentation, and prototyping while maintaining organizational focus to apply past lessons to future endeavors.Who you’ll work with:You will collaborate with a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping PwC solve its complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities:Build Proof of Concepts (PoC’s) focusing on solving emerging PwC challenges, using the PwC essential 8 technologies and new emerging tech as follows:- Based on the pwc industries of focus, recent global and regional trends and/or the business requirements – Once the use case & plan is evaluated and approved by team, build and iterate working prototype using the essential 8 technologies – update EmTech leadership on progress and kanban boards – Once the built use case meets requirements of internal PwC clients, close out with documentation on the demo catalogue/ marketing snippets, conduct a handoff session with XLab manager/ creative technologist & review session with the EmTech team- Stay abreast with the latest global and regional trends in the respective technology field, to increase technical and business acumen such as:- Take part in PwC cross-territory EmTech community of interest for the respective technology, representing the Middle East perspective and interests- Attending conferences/ tech events per year related to this technology- Reading the latest news, and then sharing insights with the rest of the team on a regular basis- Know the local/ regional ecosystem of startups and companies related to the technologists technology- Ideate and share ideas with respective teams- Be proactive and share ideas to fill use case backlog in monthly brainstorms – Share and support teams and initiatives when necessary- Follow, understand and engage with pwc’s strategy and digital agendas – Understand different pwc lines of service function and develop xLoS internal relationships – Prepare and host informational sessions and trainings with internal PwC teams and/or external clients- Undertake at least 1 training focused on technical capabilities and related to a respective technology (online or in person)- Undertake at least 1 training focused on soft skills related to career development (online or in person) – Work with the wider EmTech team as needed- Work with the Innovation and Research team to properly discover and research before prototypes building- Support XLab’s team in personalizing prototypes for new experiences and prepare to run prototype demos for the respective technology event (e.g. conferences, workshops, client tour etc.)- Prepare technical content for creative experiences as well as creating technical handover documents- Work with our Centre of Excellence team when a prototype is needed to be scaled- Manage time for EmTech responsibilities, as follows:- Prioritize time spent on building use cases and time managed other tasks e.g. training, conducting training, and showcasing technology in events- Be flexible with time depending on internal client deadlines – Comply with pwc compliance, timesheets, booking leave, managing expenses, annual compliance training, snapshots/workday feedbacks – Challenge EmTech leadership’s expectations on tasks, time allocation and output expectations, as and when requiredHave a good work ethic and culture:- Being proactive, seeking to self learn, self manage, being inquisitive and inclusive – Participate and bring new ideas to the table in standups, monthly meets, away days and ideation sessions

    Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar degree preferred.- 2-3 years of professional experience; experience applied to business problems and solution development is required Requirements – Based in and willing to live/relocate into Doha is a MUST- Fluent communication in English is mandatory and Arabic preferred- Experience in one or more of the following 3D Printing, Internet of Things, Drones, Augmented reality, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence or Robotics – Experience in programming e.g. Python, SQL, Node.JS, R, C++, C# (preferably)- Experience in 3D design/modelling (preferably)- Experience working with Cloud Services (preferably)- Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success collaborating with a broad team of strategy, technology, creative, and production resources, especially coordinating project work with third-party partners and vendors.- Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success identifying and addressing client needs, building solid relationships with stakeholders, developing an awareness of our emerging technology services, delivering clear requests for information, demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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 | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob 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.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:Financial – Adhere to budget Customer – Diary management – Manage demanding diaries, ensuring efficient scheduling of meetings, coordinating with all relevant parties to ensure the best possible use of time and resolving clashes/conflicts appropriately – Ensure Executive get to meetings on time with appropriate documentation – Act as backup in managing other Executives’ diaries when their Assistants are not available – Call management – Handle and screen calls for Executive – Take and pass messages to Executive in a timely manner  – Monitor Executives’ email inboxes when they are out of the office or at meetings and take action as necessary  – Assist other EAs during busy periods Internal Process – Meetings – Pro-active 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  – Develop understanding of PwC standards and formats – Proofread and edit 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 – Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Education – Bachelor’s degree Language – Proficiency in spoken and written English, Arabic is an advantage Overall Experience – 1-2+ years experience in an administrative role Specific Experience – Experience with a professional services firm is an advantage 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 and intrapersonal 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) Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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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    Recruitment Senior Associate – KSA | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Recruitment Senior Associate – KSALine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll focus on helping the local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.It takes talented people to support the largest professional services organisation in the world. Our Recruiting team works to identify and attract talent for PwC. You’ll focus on engaging the most qualified candidates by building relationships with job seekers and candidates, while understanding the dynamic hiring needs of each business. Our team actively recruits for full time employees at all levels, from experienced to executive, as well as fixed term, contingent, and flexible talent and supports the internal movement process between roles.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 a Senior 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:Recruitment Process:  – Assisting with large volume roles; understanding the needs of the business and managing multiple deadlines and candidate profiles, while utilizing multiple sources to build strong pipelines (referrals, online portals, internal system) – Conducting introductory calls and HR interviews with shortlisted candidates and preparing summaries to be shared with the recruiting manager – Interviewing and testing candidates using the standard competency based recruitment model and employing psychometric testing within selection. – Developing and promoting the PwC people value proposition within recruitment. – Liasoning with candidates and EA’s to coordinate technically interviews through different channels (F2F, Phone, Video Conferencing) – Ensuring candidate information is up to date on the internal system throughout the process and managing the interview feedback process for interviewers on the system – Validating data and analysis for accuracy and relevance – Close cooperation with Onboarding team and Visa team Strategic Projects: Working closely with the regional recruiting team to work on initiatives related to new processes, stakeholder management, team upskilling etc. Project assignment is usually decided by the team lead, based on recruiter bandwidth and competency, however ideas are always welcome!

    Attention to Detail and Quick Turnaround Time The ideal candidate will be thorough and accurate when completing a task, consistently delivering the highest quality of work. In high pressure situations, achieving ‘quick wins’ and meeting short deadlines will be required. If further clarity is ever needed, asking questions is always encouraged! Data Analytics Updating and maintaining large files of candidate information while maintaining the highest form of confidentiality. Analyzing large datasets using Excel algorithms and tools and creating presentations to visualize pipeline. Creative ThinkingAlways using a creative lense and recommending strategic changes in and outside of the team. Learning internal processes and using technical capabilities with global best practices to fill in gaps or bring about change. There is always room for improvement! Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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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    Tax & Legal Services – MERC Tax – People Team – Recruitment Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – MERC Tax – People Team – Recruitment Associate – CairoLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismHR FunctionManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll focus on helping the local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.It takes talented people to support the largest professional services organisation in the world. Our Recruiting team works to identify and attract talent for PwC. You’ll focus on engaging the most qualified candidates by building relationships with job seekers and candidates, while understanding the dynamic hiring needs of each business. Our team actively recruits for full time employees at all levels, from experienced to executive, as well as fixed term, contingent, and flexible talent and supports the internal movement process between roles.As a Recruitment Associate, you will be working closely with a manager on the Delas recruitment team to support business units in Deals with their resourcing needs. This involves data management, candidate sourcing and evaluation, and subcontractor management. In addition to daily recruitment activities, you will be working on strategic projects to enhance or create internal processes and build on your technical skill set.Roles and Responsibilities: Data management:This mostly involves looking after requisition and candidate information on team trackers and the internal applicant tracking system. We provide our internal stakeholders with updates on a weekly basis and they also have access to our internal trackers, therefore ensuring our trackers and the system is up to date daily is critical to the role. Our stakeholders are very invested in the hiring process! Recruitment Process:  – Assisting with large volume roles; understanding the needs of the business and managing multiple deadlines and candidate profiles, while utilizing multiple sources to build strong pipelines (referrals, online portals, internal system) – Conducting introductory calls and HR interviews with shortlisted candidates and preparing summaries to be shared with the recruiting manager – Interviewing and testing candidates using the standard competency based recruitment model and employing psychometric testing within selection. – Developing and promoting the PwC people value proposition within recruitment. – Liaising with candidates and EA’s to coordinate technically interviews through different channels (F2F, Phone, Video Conferencing) – Ensuring candidate information is up to date on the internal system throughout the process and managing the interview feedback process for interviewers on the system – Validating data and analysis for accuracy and relevance – Close cooperation with Onboarding team and Visa team – Strategic Projects: working closely with the regional recruiting team to work on initiatives related to new processes, stakeholder management, team upskilling etc. Project assignment is usually decided by the team lead, based on recruiter bandwidth and competency, however ideas are always welcome!

    Requirements:Attention to Detail and Quick Turnaround TimeThe ideal candidate will be thorough and accurate when completing a task, consistently delivering the highest quality of work. In high pressure situations, achieving ‘quick wins’ and meeting short deadlines will be required. If further clarity is ever needed, asking questions is always encouraged! Data AnalyticsUpdating and maintaining large files of candidate information while maintaining the highest form of confidentiality. Analyzing large datasets using Excel algorithms and tools and creating presentations to visualize pipeline. Creative ThinkingAlways using a creative lense and recommending strategic changes in and outside of the team. Learning internal processes and using technical capabilities with global best practices to fill in gaps or bring about change. There is always room for improvement! Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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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    Tax & Legal – Tax – Transfer Pricing, Financial Services – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal – Tax – Transfer Pricing, Financial Services – Manager – DubaiManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within Transfer Pricing services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients develop compliant, tax efficient structures that help advance their business goals. You’ll focus on all aspects of documentation planning, dispute resolution, and advance pricing agreements.Our team is responsible for all aspects of intercompany pricing arrangements between related business entities, including transfers of intellectual property, transfers of tangible goods, services and loans, and other financing transactions. As a member of the Transfer Pricing Team, you will work on all aspects of intercompany pricing arrangements between related business entities within the wider financial services sector (i.e. banking institutions, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, etc.).Assist and advise clients on their Transfer Pricing in the Middle East region by: – Preparing regional and local country transfer pricing documentation (masterfile, local file and Country by Country reporting);  – Advising on Transfer pricing planning projects for continuous optimization of clients inter-company transactions; – Managing various projects across multiple jurisdictions and leading the day-to-day delivery processes – Advising on special transfer pricing projects related to clients restructuring, acquisitions and divestitures, statistical tools and modeling methodologies; – Building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement; – Actively identifying and managing new opportunities for business development   – Preparation of value propositions on various transfer pricing projects;  – Financial management of resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collections;

    We are looking for candidates who possess the following skills and experience: – A track record of delivering quality work for clients with particular focus on the financial services sector; demonstrating an understanding of the client’s business and relevant professional standards and maintaining respectful client relationships. – Experience of advising multinational clients on transfer pricing. Wider experience of other corporate tax or related international issues would also be an advantage. – Experience in identifying and assessing clients cross-border inter-company transactions; developing local country transfer pricing documentation, strategizing on local- country revenue authority transfer pricing audits, performing global planning for continuous optimization of intercompany transactions as well as special projects related to clients restructuring and acquisitions. – Managing a portfolio of clients and projects including all aspects of financial and risk management. – Strong analytical skills and a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice – Excellent communication skills and experience in building internal and external relationships and networks. – Fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not essential. – Background in economics and/or an MBA desirable but not essential. Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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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    Accountant | Madi International

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES- Prepare the financial & inventory reports on a daily, weekly & monthly basis as requested by the corporate office.- Prepare the yearly tax on profit and tax on dividend distribution in cooperation with the external auditor – Manage vat declaration quarterly – Prepare the taxes on salaries as per the MOF – Prepare the NSSF declaration monthly – Dealing with Auditors and providing them with all needed information. – Establish relations with banks and prepare files whenever required – Prepare the collection target monthly – Prepare the collection report daily – Review, discuss and follow up on the collection – Dealing with Internal Auditors and provide all the information and support and implement the suggestion given by them in consultation with Corporate Finance- Review the GL Accounts on monthly basis. – Inter-Company Reconciliations by 6th of each month – Prepare the Monthly financial statements by the 10th of each month – Review of all kinds of expenses and suggestions for cost reduction.- Prepare Bank Reconciliation of All the banks by the 8th of each month. – Employee clearance files to ensure the accuracy of the settlement claim and recovery of any pending dues. – Implementation of all policies and procedures issued by the Corporate Office. – Prepare the annual budget for the company (as per the format) and variance report as and when required. – Maintain the inventory level – Check the Daily collection with receipts & journals from Locations. (As per the new receipt process). – Assist the Corporate Office in establishing the internal control and other works. – Review the Monthly Payroll before sending it to CO for signature. – Generate the Fixed assets and Depreciation schedule as requested by the Head office- Keep the physical inventory of FA reconciled at all times. – Maintaining employee Files- Implement the Visual Dolphin system in full. – Manage the local/foreign suppliers’ payments – Allocate the shipment’s expenses to the GRNs and close the shipment – Review the supplier’s reconciliation quarterly and submit the report to CO. – Review of the sales commission as per the approved policy from CO before disbursement on monthly basis. – All the foreign currency payments should be checked to ensure the best exchange rates in the market for the day. – update the currency exchange rate on the visual dolphin on a monthly basis – Submission of reports to insurance companies- Keeping record of all contracts and Ministry of Labor registrations – Maintain full and accurate client legal database – Creating New Accounts (Cash/Credit) On the system based on the company’s policy – Approving the daily sales orders based on the set credit policy – Dealing with customer queries and resolving any issue that might arise – Working towards achieving the maximum amount from the bad debt – Coordinate with the Accounts Dep. to ensure payments are allocated properly – Managing the legal portfolio (Criminal Cases) and ensuring max. number of cases are resolved – Follow up with lawyer & collection agency and provide all the supportive documents. – Overlooking Supply Chain, Credit and HR- Any other work assigned to you by Corporate Office and by GM.

    Responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. Well Versed with ERP/SAP

    We laid the foundation of Madi International in the year 1991, and for over 29 years, we have been on a mission to transform & elevate the beauty space. We started our business in Dubai and today, we are successfully operating in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Lebanon.

    We aim to continue working & partnering with the most reputable local and international beauty brands and deliver the best services in the premium professional health & beauty industry. When it comes to beauty, we want to be the partners that you can trust for your hair, skin and wellness.

    The idea of beauty is always shifting! We are doing our bit to make it more inclusive and more diverse. We hope to redefine the conventional beauty standards and help everyone feel beautiful, inside and out. More

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    Chief Investment Officer | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are currently sourcing a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for a leading UAE holding and investment group. This newly created position will be an exciting role for a leading and senior investment professional whom is looking for a hands-on, proactive and autonomous mandate and business environment. As the investment lead, the CIO will take overall responsibility for the implementation and execution of the group investment strategy, aligned closely with mandated coverage and objectives set by the Board of Directors. This remit, across a range of asset classes, will take operational responsibility across the sourcing, due diligence and execution of deals and investment transactions whilst also being at the frontline of any dealings with financial institutions, brokerages or advisory firms. The CIO also will have ownership of investment and compliance monitoring, whilst overseeing any internal and external reporting requirements, to either shareholders, senior management or financing syndications. This would also span any audit and legal checking processes; to ensure strict governance and strong analytical appraisal tools.

    The client is looking to identify a senior qualified professional, with a minimum of 15 years’ experience, across both buy-side and sell-side platforms and institutions. In conjunction, the client will look for an individual whom can demonstrate a broad knowledge across a range of asset classes, to allow for a strong advisory capability, complementing both existing and prospective investment opportunities and any diversification. The client will most certainly look for a CFA qualified candidate whom is also well-versed within the UAE and/or GCC market; with a demonstrable track record of both entry and exit strategies across the investment arena. In conjunction to this technical assessment, the client will also require a candidate with a strong commercial gravitas and a managerial capability to oversee, upskill and succession-plan across the team. Finally and of equal importance, the client will look for a candidate whom can manage and introduce strong relationships, across all functional disciplines within the role, to ensure strong channels of communication and understanding at all points within the investment cycle (origination through to execution or divestment).

    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