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    Management Consultant | Command MENA

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a leading Management Consulting Firm looking to expand their Sports Practice in the MENA Region (Dubai)We are looking for experienced management consultants that have a "PASSION FOR SPORT".Our client provides independent advice to senior executives on their most critical, urgent and complex challenges in most regions of the world combining expertise in sport and physical activity with management consulting credentials.You will be working in a young and dynamic team that are working on a wide and varied projects, spanning strategy, organisation, governance, project management and implementation. Our client is different, as you a placed directly with the client, providing advisory and consultancy services giving you the exposure and hands on experience that you would not be getting for other firms. We are looking for candidates interested in a career journey and in return you will gain an accelerated, global career in a rapidly growing business.We are looking for people from all around the world to be based in Dubai for projects across the Middle East and Africa. – Minimum 3 years working experience in Management Consulting  – Project management experience – Proven involvement in sports (as Player, Coach or Administrator) – Results Driven – Internationally MobileIf you want to love what you do then please apply.

    Management Consulting

    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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    Transformation Business Analyst & Project – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Transformation Business Analyst & Project – Manager – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismOperations StrategyManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryThe Business Analysis and Project Manager is a key role within the Tax and Legal Line of Service (LoS) Transformation team and will be responsible for leading business and process analysis activities and delivering one or more Transformation Projects. This will be a hybrid role in which the role holder is capable of undertaking detailed business and process analysis assignments as well as managing projects. Dependent on the business needs, the role will flex between analysis and project management.They will work in close collaboration all transformation and digital team members and will lead on specific process and architecture analysis, including assessing As-is status, working with business stakeholders to create future states, developing business requirements, data flows, UMLs as well as supporting with analysis and modelling for business cases and benefit realisation tracking.In addition they will oversee the end to end delivery of projects from idea to post implementation review working with key Tax and Legal LoS business stakeholders across the Middle east region, the Digital, Finance and central Technology, cross LoS and globally as required. Projects will vary, such as: new and enhanced technology solutions, establishing Shared Delivery Centres, managing specific business unit Transformation plans and leading a programme of process improvements.Key Responsibilities- Undertake assigned process and business analysis assignments to understand the as-is and with stakeholders drive and define future states that are aligned to the Transformation agenda. – Define business requirements (people, process and technology), for analysis assignments.  – Develop the overall future state and understand and advise on cross-cutting processes, opportunities for synergies and standardisation. – Manage assigned end to end projects following the transformation framework. – Ensure assigned projects are fully scoped, have a robust Business Case and key stakeholders are identified. – Work closely with the Senior Change Manager to ensure all Business Readiness, Communications and People changes are identified, planned and delivered. – Where necessary undertake PMO responsibilities. 

    Experience & personal attributes- Five years business and process analysis experience would be advantageous. – Experience of undertaking analysis in a Transformation environment, across a diverse portfolio of people, process and technology changes and has the ability to ‘see the bigger picture’ and ‘join the dots’. – End to end Project Management experience. – An adaptable individual who can comfortably take on a varied portfolio of change assignments. – Interpersonal skills and strong stakeholder engagement skills are mandatory. Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Immigration & HR Admin Specialist – Saudi National | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A world-leading professional services company is seeking an Immigration & HR Admin Specialist to work with the KSA and UAE team on immigration procedures for the Saudi team.Client DetailsA global brand with a large footprint in the Kingdom.Description* Supervise immigration procedures and coordinate process between external agencies and government office* Collect relevant documentation from new employees* Provide HR administrative support to the onboarding procedure * Visit government offices to solve any issuesJob OfferGood salary and career track in a global company

    * 1-2 years experience in a HR team and/or immigration team* High GPA with a relevant degree/qualification to work in HR* Must be a Saudi National

    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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    Accountant | Venture Search

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic accountant. Working for our client you will play an important role in the day-to-day operations of the company in a fast-paced environment. This role will be responsible for the entire book-keeping lifecycle, accounts payable, invoicing, payroll, and other financial and accounting operations. This role will also be responsible for managing the month-end close process and help us maintain the general ledger in accordance with the IFRS accounting standards. A strong work ethic, high professional standards, and the ability to get things done are essential for this role.You will have the unique opportunity to directly impact our growth trajectory by applying finance and accounting standards, and enhancements to our systems.Responsibilities:· Own the bookkeeping cycle for the company’s UAE, UK and Europe accounts· Analyse, reconcile and record monthly general ledger activity for various P&L and Balance Sheet accounts· Assist in monthly and year-end close processes; prepare monthly P&L for review· Assist in the monthly compilation of internal financial statements for management· Assist in year-end closing and audits· Assist with financial audits and tax audits on an annual basis· Assist in VAT filing on quarterly basis· Perform bank reconciliations, related entries, and report monthly cash balances.· Report cash balances and perform bank reconciliations on a monthly basis

    Requirements:· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, ACCA qualified preferable· Technical expertise in accounting software such as SAGE 200 and Microsoft Excel· Attention to detail and ability to multi-task and take on a large volume of work in a high growth environment· Able to adapt to change and learn quickly, work independently and cross-functionally, and prioritize work to achieve objectives and timelines· Well-organized with meticulous attention to detail· Proven to handle confidential information with discretion· Proactive in finding discrepancies and their resolution· Strong communicator, with both written and verbal

    Venture Search is an international banking & financial services search firm, combining technology and human skill to enhance all aspects of the hiring process.
    By combining advanced search technology and a market-leading team, we are able to attract the most talented candidates in the banking and financial services sector.
    Here at Venture Search, we are passionate about building world-class teams and delivering long-term recruitment solutions. Venture’s focus spans multiple facets of the global Financial Services industry, including Banking, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, Buyside, Fintechs, and Advisory firms. More

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    PowerBI Support Analyst | Adecco

    Employment:

    Full Time

    PowerBI Support Analyst1. Extensive experience in analysis, design, development of report, dashboard, and custom visuals for analytics on PowerBI2. Strong experience writing complex SQL queries, DaX expressions and tuning for performance3. Hands on experience with MS SQL Server Database, Integration, and Analysis tools (SSMS, SSAS, SSIS) and Visual Studio4. Good experience in Azure Data lake, Synapse & runtimes5. Troubleshoot deployment issues related to data model, reports and dashboards6. Support SSRS and PowerBI Services by applying configuration/tenancy changes, security configuration, server patching, backup, and other resource customizations7. Perform Power BI reports/data model fine tuning activities. Implement solution to optimize data refresh duration and report access performance.8. Perform regular housekeeping activities like identifying reports/datasets that are not in use and archiving/deleting them, monitoring and maintaining health of PowerBI environments9. Experience with production support activities including production incidence prioritization and resolution, defect and small enhancement implementation.10. Anticipate, understand, troubleshoot and fix problem using technical expertise and problem solving skills to restore service, identify root cause and implement the fixes utilizing Microsoft power bi tools11. Expertise in database and Data warehouse / BI concepts 12. Effective communication and soft skills who are willing to work in shifts

    Experience – 5+yearsLooking for a customer experience and digitalManaging & supporting PowerBI Cloud and Onprem platform based on hybrid architecture.Location – Abu DhabiJOB PURPOSE: This Role will be responsible for managing & supporting PowerBI Cloud and Onprem platform based on hybrid architecture. Be part of a team responsible for providing an outstanding technical support experience to business users.The purpose of this role is to deliver value by collaboratively solving customer problems within quick turnaround and providing proactive support.

    About the Adecco Group

    The Adecco Group, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the world’s leading provider of workforce solutions. With more than 33,000 FTE employees and around 5,100 branches in 60 countries and territories around the world, the Adecco Group offers a wide variety of services, connecting approximately 700,000 associates with our clients every day. The services offered fall into the broad categories of temporary staffing, permanent placement, career transition and talent development, as well as outsourcing and consulting. The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company. More

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    Finance Analyst | Venture Search

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for a Financial Analyst to work within a blend of asset management and finance teams, the the incumbent will be responsible for the timely processing and preparation of Budgets, Cashflow projections, business models, performance review assessment reports, asset acquisition /disposal financial plans and other analyses & reports required by Group Asset Management and Finance Teams.Reporting jointly to the Head of Asset Management and Finance Director, this position collaborates with other relevant departments and business teams/asset managers to ensure that all data & information is accurately analyzed and projected in meaningful analyses and management reportsResponsibilities• Based as a part of Finance team – Joint reporting to Group Director Finance (FD) and Group Director Asset• Management (DAM) perform the following tasks :• Perform a mechanism and conduct monthly business and profitability review of each property under the REIT portfolio.• Prepare Annual Budgets and business forecasts with Finance and Asset Management teams• Monitoring of Budget v/s actual and do variance analyses and performance gap assessment month wise for each property and share with relevant stakeholders• Preparation of Cash flows forecasts for both REIT s – with monthly tracker• Prepare and update strategic business plans, financial and business models, and forecasts for various purposes for the REIT as a whole and other entities as may be required.• Conduct sensitivity analyses and impact assessment of various scenarios and situations and business opportunity including Asset Acquisition and Disposal• Participate with the Business team to prepare business models and investment memorandum for project and the asset being evaluated for acquisition and/or sale/divestment• Periodic evaluation and monitoring of expenses on various levels ( e.g property-wise, fund-wise etc)• Preparation of Monthly MIS and forecasts with Asset Management team for each property• Work towards automation of the monthly MIS reports with IT team• Assist FD for affairs with treasury and banking relationship management and assist to put in a the process to regularly monitor Loan Covenants for all banking and other contractual arrangements and plan to achieve compliance at each reporting period.• Assist DAM for affairs with asset and property management and conduct assessment and evaluation on various cost reduction and expense management exercises and conduct financial assessment for new leasing opportunities• Assist FD to manage information flow to lenders and banks on various financing models and forecasts facilities• Any other task delegated by FD and DAM

    • Previous experience in a similar role performing a range of financial analyses and MIS duties• Experience within Real Estate / Asset Management or a Property related company is desirable• Strong understanding of financial terminology, cashflow, performance matrix, and benchmarks industry trends, IFRS and basic accounting principles• Analytically and Research-based approach aiming towards data transformation into useful information• Confidence in interacting with multiple stakeholders such as business managers, property managers, vendors, bankers and finance professionals etc• Strong attention to detail coupled with superior analytical skills• Strong communication and presentation skills in spoken and written EnglishEducation• Higher Degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant disciplines• Professional accounting qualification (eg – CFA) experience• Post Qualification 3- 5 years in Middle East, preferably in Real Estate or Financial Services business

    Venture Search is an international banking & financial services search firm, combining technology and human skill to enhance all aspects of the hiring process.
    By combining advanced search technology and a market-leading team, we are able to attract the most talented candidates in the banking and financial services sector.
    Here at Venture Search, we are passionate about building world-class teams and delivering long-term recruitment solutions. Venture’s focus spans multiple facets of the global Financial Services industry, including Banking, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, Buyside, Fintechs, and Advisory firms. More

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    Finance Administrator | Venture Search

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for a Group Finance Administrator / Assistant Manager – Finance to contribute to the effective operation of the Group’s Finance department. Working within a team environment, the incumbent is responsible for the timely processing of financial transactions and for upholding accounting best practices across the Group. With direct reporting to Group Finance Director, this position collaborates with relevant departments and other external finance departments to ensure that all transactions related to payments, receipts are accurately posted and reported within applicable deadlines and Financial Reporting and GL Management are handled seamlessly.Responsibilities• Processes and documents daily financial transactions whilst ensuring financial records are effectively maintained, current and accurate• Utilizing the system manages weekly payment schedules• Enters transactions are recorded into the financial system and ensure the timely invoicing and collection of rents and other charges• Assists in the preparation of periodic Financial Statements for assigned group companies, assisting in preparation of DFSA regulatory returns and completing other external financial reporting• Participates in the preparation of monthly management accounts across the Group• Coordinating with bankers for processing various payments and receipts and preparing bank reconciliations and input of data promptly in the Equitativa System• Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures where appropriate• Collects analyzes, and summarizes account information and trends; creates presentations and reports for internal distribution as required• Liaises with internal stakeholders and other external finance departments to ensure the effective processing of financial transactions• Provides administrative support with Finance as required• Other related duties as assigned

    • Previous experience in a similar role performing a range of finance and administrative duties• Experience within Real Estate / Asset Management or a Property related company is desirable• Strong understanding of financial terminology, banking transactions, IFRS, and accounting principles• Experience with VAT and its impact on business operations (eg – invoicing, payments, etc)• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of the relevant Anti Money Laundering requirements• Confidence in interacting with and responding to a variety of third parties (eg – banks, finance• departments, Regulators, etc)• Strong attention to detail coupled with superior analytical skills• Strong communication and presentation skills in spoken and written EnglishEducation• Higher Degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant disciplines• Professional accounting qualification is advantageous (eg – ACA, ACCA, CPA) experience• Post-Qualification 5 years in the Middle East, preferably in Real Estate business

    Venture Search is an international banking & financial services search firm, combining technology and human skill to enhance all aspects of the hiring process.
    By combining advanced search technology and a market-leading team, we are able to attract the most talented candidates in the banking and financial services sector.
    Here at Venture Search, we are passionate about building world-class teams and delivering long-term recruitment solutions. Venture’s focus spans multiple facets of the global Financial Services industry, including Banking, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, Buyside, Fintechs, and Advisory firms. More

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    Senior Android Developer | Velforms Technology

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job descriptionSenior Android Developer Responsibilities:- Conceptualizing and formulating apps that are suitable for use on all types of Android devices.-Knowledge in POS Terminal Applications is also an advantage.- Implementing measures to safeguard users’ data.-Ensuring that the construction and presentation of your apps are congruent with the company’s standards.-Proofreading your code and correcting mistakes before each app is released.-Liaising with the marketing department to ensure consistency in our company’s ‘voice’ across the board.-Monitoring app reviews to detect areas for improvement.-Creating app updates, including bug fixes and additional features, for release.

    Salary:
    AED
    5,000 to 6,500
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Android Developer Requirements:Degree in Software Development, or similar.Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or C++.Ability to use the Android Studio, including the Android SDK, with ease.Prior experience as an Android Developer will be advantageous.Excellent coding and proofreading skills.Top-notch teamwork and communication skills.Ability to manage your workload with minimal supervision.

    Velforms Technology has been in the Point of Sales Business for many years, our primary focus is to provide our clients with cost effective solutions for card processing system both in hard ware and software. More