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    HR Executive/Advisor | Inspire Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Inspire Selection are working with a British Consulting Firm to help them appoint an HR Executive to support the business across the GCC. – The role includes both operational duties and HR administration, including overseeing processes and policies to make sure they are fair and equal for all employees. – Supporting, advising and guiding the leaders of the business, helping create a high-quality work environment. – Contributing to the overall Global HR strategy.

    Salary:
    AED
    14,000 to 16,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    The successful candidate should have:- CIPD qualification Level 3 or Level 5. The expectation is that you will eventually become HR Manager as the role and your experience progresses – Relevant Degree Qualification- Minimum of 3 yrs experience in HR across the GCC, with a specific focus on UAE & Saudi- UAE Labour law knowledge required, along with knowledge of other GCC countries desired (KSA/Qatar/Kuwait/Oman)- Responsibility for day to day HR Operations and Administration in a Professional Services, Consulting, legal or Construction Environment. – Total Confidence in Advising Sr Management of labour laws and legislation to ensure the company is not at risk

    Inspire Selection is an award winning recruitment agency, headquartered in Dubai which recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations – from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing including Digital Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Higher Education. More

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    Executive Personal Assistant | A Professional Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, And Advisory Firm

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for a competent Executive Personal Assistant to the Managing Partner with an accounting or/and IT background to provide personalized professional, logistical and administrative and accounting support in a well-organized and timely manner. You will work on a one-to-one basis with the Managing Partner on a variety of tasks related to the executive’s working life and communication. Enhances executive’s effectiveness by providing information management support; representing the executive to others.Responsibilities:• Able to understand accounting and auditing business and perform specific trained tasks• Act as the point of contact between the executives and internal/external clients• Undertake the tasks of receiving calls, take messages and routing correspondence• Handle requests and queries appropriately• Maintain diary, arrange meetings and appointments and provide reminders• Make travel arrangements• Take dictation and minutes and accurately enter data• Monitor office supplies and research advantageous deals or suppliers• Produce reports, presentations and briefs• Develop and carry out an efficient documentation and filing system• Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.• Conserves executive’s time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications.• Maintains executive’s appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.• Represents the executive by attending meetings with the executive, or in the executive’s absence; taking minutes of meetings, speaking for the executive.• Welcomes guests and customers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.• Completes projects by assigning work to clerical staff; following up on results.• Prepares reports by collecting and analyzing information.• Secures information by completing data base backups.• Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions.• Maintains office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.• Records and bookkeeping.

    • Writing Skills, Reporting Skills, Supply Management, Scheduling, Microsoft Office Skills, Organization, Time Management, Presentation Skills, Equipment Maintenance, Travel Logistics, Verbal Communication.• Enthusiastic, hard-working, positive, excited about your role and contributions.• Willing to travel and relocate.• Finance and accounting or auditing background would be advantageous, as well as Social media and website maintenance knowledge.

    A professional public accounting, Audit, Tax, and Advisory firm. More

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    Assurance – Accounting Consulting Services Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line 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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    Content Writer | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Content Writer required for Global Financial Trading Company based in the Dubai office.The role would be based in-house reporting to the Content Manager.The position is focused on creating industry-specific articles, blogs, brochures, interview scripts, Email content & Website Content.

    The Ideal Candidate will have 2+ years of experience in a similar role and knowledge of the financial markets such as investments, Stock Market, Digital Currency, Foreign Exchange. Knowledge of SEO would be preferred.

    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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    Office Manager | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is an industry titan looking to grow their investment arm function. They are seeking an Office Manager / Executive Assistant for their facility in Abu Dhabi.Client DetailsOur client delivers high-tech solutions to support multiple industries including healthcare, oil and gas, financial services, etc. They are seeking an Office Manager / Executive Assistant to the CEO and COO to join their team in Abu Dhabi.DescriptionThe responsibilities of an Office Manager / Executive Assistant include:* Serving as the primary point of contact between employees, clients and external stakeholders* Scheduling meetings, appointments, and calendars for the C Suite* Maintaining office supplies and restocking on supply inventory as required by the business* Working closely with the accounting department to ensure that lease agreements are renewed promptly and accurately* Implementing office policies and procedures and gauging them against current policies to make necessary changes* Preparing presentations and office expense reports to support business activities* Screen phone calls on behalf of the C Suite and provide correspondence to the appropriate parties* Provide office support, such as: faxing, and maintenance of the filing system and contact database* Provide EA support to the CEO and COO by executing required administrative duties* Liaising with internal and external stakeholders such as: suppliers, travel agencies, hotels to carry out the job responsibilitiesJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary. This is an exciting opportunity for a Office Manager / Executive Assistant; to further progress their career.

    The successful candidate for this Office Manager/ Executive Assistant role: * Minimum 5+ years of experience as an Office Manager / EA to senior management or the CEO* Experience with a Bulge Bracket bank preferred* Arabic speaking candidates preferred* Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work* Attention to detail and problem-solving skills* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

    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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    Marketing Associate – Saudi National | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A Saudi national based in Riyadh is required to join a professional services organisation with offices around the globe. A market leader in their field of expertise, this new position will assist in the development of the Saudi youth to become the next generation of leaders. Working with the Senior Marketing Specialist and wider recruitment team you assist in the preparation of the marketing strategy for a 5 month development programme which inspires high achieving university graduates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The programme allows students to fully engage in interactive workshops, dynamic round table discussions and participate in sessions with world class speakers to shape their communities and become an inspirational leader for future generations. The responsibilities of this dynamic Marketing Associate position will include all the logistics and marketing for the event including direct coordination with the world-class speakers and the complete programme content. You will contribute ideas and identify the student’s self-study materials, providing insight and research into relevant topics and thought leadership agendas, develop social media campaigns and community engagement plans and maintain a keen eye on current trends and competitor engagement activities. There will also be the opportunity to identify and engage local brand ambassadors and influencers to assist with the PR and marketing of the company’s brand. On the launch day and throughout the programme of events you will attend in person alongside the marketing and recruitment team to welcome and network with all participants and obtain footage for social media content. Post event you will collate all information and evaluate its success via reporting mechanisms and present this to the team for final evaluation and further development of the programme’s alumni.

    Having yourself graduated with a relevant marketing, advertising or communications degree we are seeking only a Saudi National for this role. You should possess approximately 2 years of experience within the event, social media and marketing sector, preferably within a professional services environment. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and be bilingual in Arabic and English as campaigns will be presented in both languages. Candidates who have exposure to marketing campaigns directly targeted at the Saudi youth community are exceptionally desirable for this dynamic and exciting new position.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Oracle Cloud Pre Sales Architect | Halian

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our ClientA global service integrator, is expanding their cloud capability with a number of key hires into their pre-sales operation. The successful candidate should feel at home when designing bespoke cloud solutions on AWS and delivering value to both internal and external stakeholders.Your Responsibilities• Working closely with sales teams to design cloud solutions.• Act as technical lead on projects• Maintenance, configuring, and operating cloud components.• Educate our clients customers on the value proposition• Work closely with project delivery team• Proficiency in assessing options (risk, performance, cost)• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners (vendors, ISVs, PaaS/SaaS)• Demonstrable understanding of modern solutions to cloud computing.

    • 7 years’ experience in cloud presales• Strong verbal and written communication skills• Ability to think strategically about business / product, technical challenges.• Strong background in cloud computing – AWS preferred• Experienced in capturing client requirements RFX• Hands on Approach to pre sales• Appreciation for microservice architecture (containerization / orchestration etc.)

    Founded in 1996, Halian is an IT services company with a strong track record of delivering value for our customers across the UK, Europe, The Middle East and Africa.

    The experience we have gained means that we can help our clients reduce information technology costs, increase IT systems performance, and free up valuable internal resource to focus on core business activities. Our knowledge base covers a variety of industry sectors including Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals, as well as a specialist Financial markets capability in our Luxembourg office.

    We operate with a culture of openness and trust that helps us to develop strong working relationships with our clients and with our core technology partners Dell, Oracle, Red Hat and Symantec.

    Our three key service offerings of Managed Services, Resourcing Services and Professional Services can be used independently or integrated to provide a truly comprehensive service. 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