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    Money Laundering Reporting Officer (UAE National) | Creative Zone

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Creative Zone Group is growing and we have an exciting opportunity for a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join our expanding Compliance team in Sharjah. This promises to be a fast paced and varied role where you will be ensuring the business operates within the law and meets current regulatory standards.Please note you must be an UAE National with Family Book to be considered for this role. Your responsibilities will include:• Staying up to date with and understanding relevant compliance laws and regulations.• Monitoring compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.• Investigating irregularities and identifying compliance and Economic Substance (ES) issues that require follow-up or investigation.• Compiling and validating ES notifications and reports.• Assisting clients with their enquiries related to ESR.• Following and monitoring KYC, Risk Assessment, Due diligence frameworks and processes.• Following and monitoring policies around AML, ESR and UBO compliance.• Filing appropriate compliance and ES reports and reporting violations of compliance.• Maintaining details of all entities licensed by the organization from an ESR, UBO and AML perspective.• Monitoring potential licensees under ESR along with compliances undertaken by them.• Reviewing the ESR portal and verifying notifications, reports/ other information submitted by licensees.• Supporting licensees with queries on ESR and communicating when information is required.• Maintaining documentation of compliance and ES activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.• Liaising and working with external Consultants and service providers appointed for support on ESR .• Creating awareness to licensees on new developments and creating internal awareness.

    Salary:
    AED
    10,000 to 15,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    To join our team you will ideally have:• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, preferably Finance, Accounting or Law. • Previous work experience in a similar role in the UAE• An understanding of compliance and regulatory law would be beneficial. • Excellent communication skills • Based in Dubai and available as soon as possible.• Be a UAE National with Family Book

    Welcome to CREATIVE ZONE!

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

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

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

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    Lead Market Research and Innovation | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Lead Market Research and InnovationEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 35K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Abu Dhabi, UAEAbout the Client: One of the leading markets for trading securities; including shares issued by public joint stock companies, bonds issued by governments or corporations, exchange traded funds, and any other financial instruments approved by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)Job Description: – Lead the effective implementation of Market Development Department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.- Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction- Undertake extensive research on customer trends and needs, existing and upcoming product and services offerings in the market – Leads, assigns, and manages the innovation projects based on the company schedules – Train and develops the innovation team. Communicates performance expectations to employees and delivers feedback as required.

    Qualifications: – Open to Arabic, Asian, and European nationality- 45 years old and below- Bachelor’s degree majoring in Finance, Economy, Business Administration or any relevant degree – Must have at least 6 years experience in Financial or Exchange Business in Market Research, Research and Development

    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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    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

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    Python Developer | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Recruiting for a Python Developer for a global leading client in the energy sector.The role includes but not limated to:- Gathering and addressing technical and design requirements. – Implementing new features requested by the business and trading team. – Participate in the entire application lifecycle mainly focusing on coding, debugging and testing. – Troubleshoot and debug applications.

    The successful candidate will ideally have:- 3 years experience working with Python coding language- Experience in Relational Databases (MySQL, SQL Server or PostgreSQL)- Experience in non-relational databases (Mongo DB, Cassandra)

    Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite’s team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering.

    We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties. More

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    Senior Consultant Revenue Assurance | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Working in a client facing role and taking on the responsibility of carrying out Revenue assurance and Fraud Management reviews for telecom operators in and around middle-east.Client DetailsOur client is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. The business and their independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, governance, risk and internal audit through their network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.Description* Spearhead client facing teams and guide them on solution delivery. Independently lead smaller modules of the engagement.* Assist clients in addressing financial, operational and strategic risks.* Deliver exceptional value to the client by performing high quality reviews and identifying opportunities of improvements which positively impact the bottom line of business.* Identify, assess and recommend risks by developing a risk management plan and strategy and identify opportunities to improve business processes.* Assist team members in developing technical and professional competency. Coach, train and support consultants in the team.* Independently execute assignments. Typical assignments comprise of conducting reviews of related to Revenue Assurance and Fraud management, Network and Billing systems, re-engineering revenue generating processes and evaluation of controls, documentation of Standard Operating Procedures, reconciliations and voluminous data transaction analysis and benchmarking functions based on best practices.* Manage multiple assignments and related project teams.* Meet quality guidelines within the established turnaround time (or allotted budget) for assigned requests.* Establish deep relationships with client personnel (at appropriate levels) by understanding client’s perspective.* Assist clients with testing internal process controls and developing internal audit plans.* Constantly monitor project progress, manage risk and verify key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. – Participate in sales and support business development initiatives.Job OfferCompetitive salary with amazing benefits and career progression.

    * Preferably Engineer/ MBA qualification with Big 4 experience* Minimum 3+ years- experience in a related field, preferably in internal audit, consulting, advisory, professional services and/or industry.* End to End knowledge of Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management, understanding of telecom’s Network and Billing architectures and revenue flows, Risk and Control analytical skills, Report Writing, Presentation and Data analytics skills.* Expert Knowledge in data analysis tools -ACL, SQL, VBA, IDEA, etc.* Working knowledge of auditing processes and methodologies, including flow charting.* Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance.* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications. Prior project management and supervisory skills required.* Strong inter-personnel, analytical and management skills. Key Personal Attributes* A good blend of creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business problems* A strong client focus by effectively serving client needs and developing productive working relationships with client personnel. Stay abreast of current business and economic developments and new pronouncements/ standards relevant to the client’s business.* Must work well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. Foster teamwork and innovation.

    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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    Native Arabic Speaking Executive Assistant | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a leading professional service company in Abu Dhabi looking to hire an experienced native Arabic Executive Assistant.Client DetailsOur client is a leading executive service company in Abu Dhabi. They are looking to hire an experienced native Arabic Executive Assistant to support the CIO and investment team.Description* Collect and communicate confidential information on behalf of the CIO efficiently and accurately.* Use Microsoft Outlook to proactively manage the CIO’s calendar and keep him up to date on all appointment/commitments.* Coordinate and communicate with Board members offices.* Manage all communications, including phone calls, mail and visitors to the office.* In line with the company’s policies ensure business travel, visa’s, transport and transportation are facilitated.* Business expenses and alike documentation to be prepared.* Prepare important information/documents to coordinate and communicate to the CIO to ensure he is abreast relevant information prior to meetings and appointments.* Prepare PowerPoint and Excel document, handle minute taking in English.* Coordinate and prepare for meeting with relevant parties. (attendees, arrange venue, circulate agenda, minutes in order to capture comments and specific actions, etc)* Create and prepare PowerPoint/Excel presentations.* Maintain and update a database of document templates, such as, letters, memos etc.* Navigate being the first point of contact for the CIO with relevant parties both internal and external.* Pursuing research and project work upon request.* This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the employee may be required to perform duties outside of this as an operationally required and at the discretion of the line manager.Job OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary, all-inclusive of basic, housing and transport allowances. Additionally, he/she will receive an education allowance (provided the children are on candidates Visa), medical insurance and annual flight tickets. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced native Arabic speaking Executive Assistant to further progress their career.

    The successful candidate for this native Arabic speaking Executive Assistant* Operating at a senior EA level for a minimum of 5 years with a professional service company* Degree educated* Arabic language skills preferred* Experience in the health care industry is favourable* Ability to work efficiently and professionally* Experience using Microsoft Office Suite* Good comprehension of business and investment* Analytical skills* Attention to detail* Ability to maintain confidentiality

    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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    Head of Trade Finance Operations | McGregor Boyall

    Employment:

    Full Time

    One of the largest regional banks is looking to appoint Head of Trade Finance Operations reporting into the Head of Wholesale Banking Operations.

    The ideal candidate will also be looked at as a successor to the Head of Wholesale Banking Operations overseeing a work force of approx. 200 staff. Experience handling Trade Finance Operations in main branch/hub is essential.Candidates meeting Client’s requirements will be contacted.McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

    Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

    Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. More