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    Accounts Assistant | Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond – TBH

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Accounts Assistant – Payroll & Payables TBH is a project advisory consultancy providing independent, objective and innovative professional services across Australia, Asia and the Middle East. Operating in both the public and private sector by leveraging diverse experience of the entire project lifecycle to guarantee the successful delivery of iconic and major projects across a variety of industries. With continued growth, our finance team is responsible for supporting our Australian and International offices. To strengthen our quality business support, the finance team is seeing a proactive Accounts Assistant to provide support to team across Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE and KSA. This new role is responsible for providing data entry, clerical and functional support for the Group Payroll and Payables Accountant and the Senior Management Accountant – International.Key responsibilities:Payroll Support – UAE, KSA, Singapore and Hong Kong entities• Complete monthly and periodic payroll cycles of international group companies with respective payroll providers including calculation, preparation and review of various one-off payments (terminations, bonuses, etc);• Reconciliation of leave applications and timesheets, ensuring accuracy between leave systems, liaising with employees as required; • Liaise with tax advisers and regulators on payroll and related tax matters;• Maintain up to date knowledge on employment and tax laws and ordinances as they relate to payroll compliance;• Support staff with payroll enquiries in a timely manner;• Assist with audit preparation and finalization of year end reconciliations;Accounts Payable• Coordinating invoices and expense claims for international offices, including filling, collation, data entry and liaising with employees to ensure claims are completed correctly;• Preparation of periodic EFT payments run for review and processing;• Reconciliation of supplier statements to invoices;• Reconciliation of credit card statements and data entry;• Liaising with employees to resolve issues• Primarily for the UAE, KSA, Singapore and Hong Kong entities, however should be prepared to support Australian entity data entry on an overflow basis.What we offerTBH is a fast-growing international business. Along with a great workplace culture which values collaboration, we offer competitive salary plus bonus, and exposure to a variety of responsibilities. Work directly with senior leaders in a supportive team and make a significant contribution to developing our business.

    Qualifications and/or Experience• Relevant tertiary degree (Western university preferred);• 5 years accounts payable/payroll experience;• Experience in completing periodic payroll reconciliations, lodgments and payments to employees in the UAE and KSA that are compliant with local laws and regulations will be a distinct advantage; and• Bookkeeping/ERP data entry experience.Personal attributes• Adhere to and display the TBH core values, Integrity, Honesty, Respect for others, Quality• The ability to handle high volume workloads in an accurate and timely manner;• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage changing work demands with a variety of internal and external stakeholders;• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel;• Proven experience using Microsoft AX will be an advantage;• You must be self-motivated, organised, and take full ownership of work assigned to you, providing potential solutions to problems identified;• Flexibility to work overtime and around deadline requirements as needed.

    Delivering a project efficiently – on time and within budget – is a challenging prospect. It requires careful initial planning and close management during the entire development process to control the complex inter-relationships between owners, end users, designers, authorities, suppliers and contractors, all of which have the capacity to either promote or delay project delivery.

    TBH’s systems and strategies are based on the personal and corporate experience gained working in the profession across multiple industries such as Construction, Mining, Transport, Health, Sport, Communications, Energy, IT & T, Infrastructure and the Environment.

    We provide a number of specialised services, all focused on effective project delivery.

    Since 1965 we’ve completed over 8,000 projects – varying in scale from the modest to the massive. As TBH is not affiliated with any external agencies or companies, we can provide completely independent advice. TBH has high ethical and professional standards and is committed to providing solutions which are innovative, practical and in the best interest of our clients. More

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    Graphic Designer | FTFT Capital Investments

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Future FinTech Group are looking for a Graphic Designer that possesses strong creative skills and a passion for illustrative design with many styles and techniques. The desired candidate should have experience in working with numerous design platforms as well as independently. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and excited by the diverse range of opportunities and challenges.Responsibilities:• Produce various materials for print and digital collateral• Create wireframes, mock-ups and pitch decks• Create branding elements such as logos, key visuals, merchandise, letterheads etc• Create and maintain a consistent visual communication• Produce branded motion graphics and animations such as logo animations, branded openers and tails, supers, lower thirds, promo videos, adapts etc

    Requirements:• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print and the web• Familiarity with HTML and CSS preferred• Knowledge of animation and motion graphics preferred• An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment• Must be highly creative and must have an eye for detailPlease note due to urgent business requirements, only immediately available candidates will be considered for the role.

    Future FinTech Group Inc. is a leading blockchain technology R&D and application company incorporated in Florida. The operation of the Company includes a blockchain based online shopping mall platform, Chain Cloud Mall (“CCM”) , an incubator for blockchain based application projects, a digital payment system “DCON” and a cross-border e-Commerce platform “NONOGIRL”. The Company is also engaged in development of blockchain based e-Commerce technology as well as financial technology. More

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    Assurance Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – Accounting Consulting Services – Senior AssociateLine of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryPwC Global Overview At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC Middle East Overview Established in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.Line of Service Overview Our Middle East Assurance practice includes nearly 1,600 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network of over 91,000 assurance professionals operating from 157 countries worldwide. We’ve delivered audit and assurance services in the region for over 40 years. Our people are aligned to different industry teams, so our clients can be confident that they will receive advice which is tailored around the unique challenges and opportunities that they encounter.Business Unit Overview We currently have opportunities for technically strong and highly motivated individual with a proven track record of high quality delivery of IFRS technical advice to clients or internally. We would like to hear from candidates with a wide variety of technical experience in applying IFRS, especially in conversion projects and providing accounting advice on complex transactions.  Responsibilities:- You will be required to possess strong communication and interpersonal skills as the role requires delivering complex advice in a clear and understandable manner to engagement teams and, where required, clients..  – Developing yourself personally, taking a keen interest in IFRS developments and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market – Provide timely, high quality, well documented, consistent advice on consultations under IFRS.  – Perform timely, high quality, well documented, IFRS Financial statement reviews. Assist Assurance engagement teams and their clients in preparing high quality IFRS financial statements and provide technically correct accounting solutions. Quality remains our top priority and in doing financial statements reviews and consultations we aim to provide consistent advice on accounting matters within the Middle East and from a global perspective.  – The role also requires that the candidate is able to collaborate with colleagues across different competences within the Global Accounting Consulting Services ( “GACS”) network.  – Working with the Assurance colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on complex IFRS issues as well as with wider GACS network where appropriate.  – Keeping up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world. – As a key member of the team, the role includes wider practice management responsibilities which will include coaching, training and mentoring junior staff, and competency development, including supporting the delivery of annual IFRS Update Training – The role sits within the Global ACS which is a virtual network operating in approximately 45 countries, comprising approximately 125 partners and 245 consultants. Its primary objective is to facilitate and promote the consistent application and interpretation of IFRS throughout the PwC network of firms combining a central technical team and territory/regional technical functions. The role will involve providing IFRS accounting advice to the Assurance practice and will enable the candidate to develop deep knowledge and expertise in IFRS. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider GACS network.

    Requirements: – The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high quality output.  – Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Accounting or Finance. – Mandatory qualifications: The following qualification(s) are mandatory for the candidate to perform the role – ACCA or equivalent. – Years of Experience: 6-8 years of relevant experience in accounting advisory or a similar function, preferably within a professional services environment. – In-depth knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting, experience of implementing IFRS, conversions to IFRS from other reporting frameworks. – Experience in specialist technical accounting advice and support on accounting for proposed and actual transactions.  – Passion for continuous professional development, keeping up-to-date with IFRS developments and dealing with cutting-edge technical issues. – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise work load whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).  Fluent in English but multilingual speakers will have an advantage. – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide.

    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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    MFN, Speed Specialist | Amazon.ae

    Employment:

    Full Time

    DESCRIPTIONAmazon is rapidly expanding its presence in the Middle East and North Africa. We are looking for a MENA MFN, Speed Specialist, who will drive Customer and Selling Partner experience by improving Amazon’s Merchant Fulfillment Channel speed through various programs. This position will be based in Dubai and report into the Sr Program Manager, MENA MFN DEX and SP Performance.KEY Responsibilities:Role will hold a key responsibility to improve MFN Easy Ship speed across MENA (AE/SA/EG) smoothly in a scalable way. This person will focus on implementation, execution, auditing and optimization of our Selling partner and OPs processes to improve the MFN network speed while preserve CX and SX for MENA Marketplace. Specifically, the candidate will audit the following among others:• Identifying and implementing new speed programs to improve Customer Experience.• Ensure that Seller Performance is pivotal to all speed improvement initiatives• Improve Ops Pick up and delivery speed by working with Ops team on booking process, prepping, organizing for pick-ups or drop-offs, troubleshooting.• Monitor along Ops teams first-mile SLAs such as booking availability, courier pick-up, coverage and availability, etc.• Last-mile performance through Delivery Experience KPIs such as accuracy of promise, to identify any trends or recurring issues.• Program management and kaizen approach to constantly reduce defects and optimize for the overall end-to-end delivery experience.The candidate will be key to ensure the smooth running of the operational aspects of one of our most strategic fulfillment programs to deliver products faster and support Selling Partners growth in MENA.

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• 4+ yrs work experience with at least 2+ yrs of experience in Program management• Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering with an MBA is a plus• Proven ability to successfully thrive in an ambiguous environment and changing market conditions.• Experience with performance metrics and process improvements • Takes initiative. Doesn’t wait to be asked.• Consistent effort, intense commitment, and willingness to go above and beyond when needed.• Strong team player, behaves like an owner, and ultimately focused on delivering results with high standards. • Ability to work effectively with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.• Attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.• A strong appetite for teamwork, and a just-do-it attitude.• Well versed in Excel, AccessPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Well versed in SQL is a plus.• Program/Ops Management experience in e-commerce industry• Confidently takes ownership and gets things done – self-starter and self-directed• Passion for innovation• Proven leadership, problem solving and strong attention to detail

    Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae. More

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    Finance Manager / Manager – Accounting | A Leading Real Estate Development Company

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Jafza based company is looking to recruit a Finance Manager / Manager – Accounting to be based in Dubai.Candidates who can join immediately would be preferred.Key Responsibilities• Accountant mainly handling the preparation of financial statements of group of companies, Journal entries, Preparing profit and loss, Balance sheet.• Main responsibilities include ensuring that the company’s accounting system is up to date and accurate on an ongoing basis, entering financial transactions into the system, preparation of monthly reconciliation statements of all bank accounts, Maintaining all accounts-related files, etc. • Past experience with QuickBooks or Tally is mandatory. • Prepares financial summaries, reports, analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and/or ad hoc financial reports as required by the Senior Accountant/Management. • Preparing VAT returns and timely submissions of VAT statements to FTA.

    Salary:
    AED
    12,000 to 15,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    RequirementsQualified Accountant – University graduate with 7-10 UAE years of post-qualification progressive experience, Chartered accountants or CPA’s mandatory.Minimum 5+ years at Handling multiple Bank accounts online and manual transactions• Solid technical accounting skills, including IFRS • Working knowledge of ERP systems• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel • Fully affluent in English required.• Should have worked with companies with turnovers of more than 20 Million AED yearly.• Should have corporate exposure and had been in an environment of more than 50 employees.• Experience in all types of Online banking transactions is mandatory.About the CompanyA leading distributor in the UAE.

    A leading Real Estate Development company. More

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    Graduate Recruiter – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line 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. In joining our recruiting team, you’ll identify and attract talent for PwC. You’ll focus on engaging and hiring the most promising college students from campus and university. You’ll build on campus relationships with job seekers and candidates, while understanding the dynamic hiring needs of each business.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:Financial – Reports recruitment information & statistics to key internal clients, for purpose of tracking cost, time & source of hire and to keep them informed of progress on recruitment – Ensures that cost efficient options are explored for interviewing candidates Knowledge and Skills – Experience and proficiency in recruitment technology is essential – Experience and expertise of selection techniques including competency based interviewing and running assessment centres is essential – Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – Strong customer service orientation with ability to use patience and diplomacy to handle issues

    Overall Experience – 5+ years of recruitment experience essential – Professional Services and / or Big 4 expertise and knowledge is ideal (otherwise work for a large international business) – Knowledge and experience of the Middle East Region is required – Experience sourcing candidates with professional services experience, internationally as well as across the Middle East is essential Language – Proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic Requirements:Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology or Business Management is an advantage – Professional Human Resources certification or Recruitment qualifications is an advantage (i.e CIPD, Level A/B Psychometric Testing) Learning and Growth – Supports improvements in the HC Operating model, specifically the increased delivery of standardised services. Looks for areas of continuous improvement across the Recruitment & Global Mobility function – Promotes collaboration, trust and improvement between team members and across the People Team – Works on specific projects related to HR initiatives as assigned Internal process – Develops and promotes the PwC people value proposition within recruitment; Interview and test candidates using the standard competency based recruitment model and employing psychometric testing within selection – Manages the end to end recruitment process in line with Global PwC standards and metrics – Collects data for recruitment reporting needs in a timely manner Customer – Finalises job descriptions with Partners and Directors – Sources experienced candidates from multiple sources, liaising with PwC Recruitment teams in other locations to share information and minimize duplication of effort

    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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    Project Management Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & Summary- Provides support to the Project Manager in managing projects- Liaises with the operations team for lecturers’ availability and materials requirements- Maintains internal documentation on project management- Formats and edits learning materials- Ensures technical and content accuracy of documentation- Coordinates publication and distribution of learning materials- Assists in preparation, distribution and summary of attendance reports, feedback forms, certificates- Maintains accurate records on ADM and LMS- Responsible for arranging logistics for the project teams and SMEs for the delivery of the courses/programme (flights, hotels, transportation)- Provides general admin support- Conducts research and adds to the existing library of resources/e-books- Assist SME in the programme content development by researching relevant content within the PwC resources (white papers/publications)- Course administration activities including:- Initiating opening of job codes- Summarizing course evaluation/feedback- Preparing progress reports related to all client projects.- Preparing Course Billing Instruction (CBI)- Registration in client portal- Uploading of invoices in client portal- Arranging logistics for the trainer – booking flights and hotel- Adding courses in the ADM and updating the attendance in the ADM- Formatting client deliverable such as course materials (trainer slide, participant workbook, post course reports)- Visa processing of SME and relevant resources- Summarize course/programme evaluation report and prepare post course report

    – A business graduate with at least 2 years of course administration experience in the professional training services (combination of internships / part-time / full-time jobs is acceptable)- High level of technical proficiency and computer literacy particularly with Excel, Word, MS Project and Powerpoint- Familiarity with Administrate or other CRM platforms will be a plus- Excellent spoken and written English skills- Arabic speaker will be a plus- Excellent business writing skills- Well-developed administrative skills in order to set up and maintain systems so as to provide efficient service- Professional yet approachable manner- Meticulous and accurate approach with high attention to detail- Ability to work effectively under pressure- Ability to work well in a team as well as independently- Flexibility in working hours (evenings, weekends as and when required)

    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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    IT Supervisor | A Leading Luxury Brand For Female Fashion In The Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Oversee efficient working of all IT personnel and maintain knowledge on all job functions and administer all business requirements and ensure achievement of all business objectives and evaluate all IT systems.• Installs and maintains hardware and software, including server and desktop computers, tablets, databases, Operating systems, cloud services, network cabling and equipment, and other communications equipment at required work area.• Responsible for all aspects of the operations of an IT department including supervision of all technology inventory.• Monitor information about upgrades to specific systems and schedule upgrades as needed.• Analyzing existing computer systems and making recommendations for upgrades and improvements.• Developing and overseeing the installation of systems, which include software and hardware.• Performing tests and troubleshooting, as well as quality assurance; including implementing safety procedures and data recovery plans.

    • Responsible for creating a disaster recovery plan for company data and systems. IT Supervisors also assess data risk factors.• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls; Upgrade systems with new releases and models.• Provides recommendations to the IT Manager during the development of the technology budget.• Staying up-to-date with field advancements and ensuring the team receives refresher training as well.Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Permanent

    A leading luxury brand for female fashion in the Middle East. More