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    Finance 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.

    Requirements• Qualified 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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    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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    Collections & Revenue Analyst | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are currently working with an international consultancy firm, to identify a Collections and Revenue Analyst, to work within their regional operation in Dubai. This role shall be heavily geared towards the oversight and undertakings of the transactional accounting and the receivable functions with a particular focus towards collections and the management of debtors across the business entity. In conjunction, the role shall require the a business partnership approach with regards to billings, whilst ensuring that all invoicing matters and procedures, are accurate and aligned to contractual and client obligations. This critical role shall also extend to overseeing and recording Work-In-Progress (WIP); to ensure that invoicing is complete, billing records are monitored and that collection targets are proactively tracked and met.

    The client will look for a well-exposed Degree qualified and/or part-qualified professional Accountant; whom has a capability and track record within a revenue and/or collections-based accounting role. The successful candidate will ideally come from a consultancy and/or professional services background; whereby they are able to demonstrate and deliver an understanding of fee earnings and WIP functions and the importance, in turn, of developing strong customer and/or stakeholder relationship management. The candidate will be required to work within a deadline driven environment whilst also possessing strong reporting and commercial-support efficiencies. Finally, the role will require strong exposure to Excel tools along with accounting software packages; to allow for the accurate and timely production of financial statements along with reporting packs for both finance and business management reviews.

    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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    Data Risk Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Risk & Quality (R&Q)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryDelivering distinctive quality is a central part of what PwC stands for and a fundamental element of what clients, regulators and other stakeholders expect of a market leader in professional services. As a fast growing firm and in line with our vision to be the largest and best professional services firm in the region, it is critical that data quality and data risk be proactively managed, by ensuring that we achieve Operational Excellence in all aspects of Quality, Risk Management, Compliance and Independence; both to protect and enhance the PwC brand and to enable the growth of PwC’s service offerings.Responsibilities:- This is a full time opportunity to work with the Middle East Data Risk team. It is an opportunity for a talented, self-motivated individual to develop his/her skill set in PwC Middle East and the global PwC network, working with a dedicated team across a wide range of issues.- Timely and accurate validation and verification of new created entities and / or  updated existing entities in accordance with  the minimum  standards;- Fix data quality issues such as assign/ remove PRID, unterminate jobs, update party types by working with relevant stakeholders locally and at global level (i.e,  CEE intervention);- Timely and accurate validation and assessment of potential violations, by considering  various factors such as data classification, recipient, repeat offences, severity matrixes;- Create and maintain  folders for high severity violations and upload documents that are relevant to the violation “i.e, No personal information”;- Collaborate and work with all core functions within the firm and provide necessary guidance;- Support in the development and continuous improvement of  internal policies and procedures;

    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 high energy and at a fast pace that will translate into a high quality output.- 1 – 3 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas (such as Risk Management, Finance, Business administration)- Demonstrate ability to build relationships, work across multinational teams and with a wide variety of individuals at different levels – from senior partners to staff- Strong interest and passion for PwC and looking to further develop him/herself and his/her PwC network- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Fluent in English but multilingual Arabic speaker preferable- Demonstrates analytical skills – Driven with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team- Personal gravitas and ethical behavior- Seeking opportunities for improvement, automation and efficiency gains.

    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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    Country Finance – Finance Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryThe country finance support forms a key team within the OneFinance community for PwC ME. The team is responsible for all day to day finance operations in country and for the smooth running of financerequirements for countries.The Job Holder is a key member of the team, responsible for the day to day support and administration required. Responsible for performing accounting work according to PwC Approved accounting principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work.Primary duties and responsibilities:Financial• Responsible for daily finance tasks arising locally in country including country finance processing requirements• Custodian of country finances including reconciliation and reporting• Ensure all communication are responded and address any inquiries in time”.• Custodian of the firm’s petty cash and cheques and ensure delivering the cheques for collection on time.• Communicate with banks for proof of payments, bank confirmations, follow up LG issuance and any other matters. Pay the cash and interns’ salaries, execute payments to Vendors and Government Authorities• Issue WHT certificates.• Coordinate with the Shared Service Centre (SSC) in reviewing the payments.• Prepare a bi-monthly cashflow.Customer• Support the on-time and accurate finance requirements of the country (CSP / COO)• Work on monthly closing of accounts and finalizing monthly accounts and reports• Respond to ad-hoc requests in a timely mannerInternal Process• Prepare standardised reports or summaries, and other documentation required for the function.Learning & Growth• Adhere to policies and procedures• Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities:Education• College level education with a focus in Accounting, Finance or related field required.Language• Fluency in spoken and written Arabic & English with excellent communication skills.Overall Experience• 1-2 years of accounting experienceTechnical Skills• Knowledge of SUN, SAGE or any ERP system is an asset.• Good level of accuracy to a high level of detail• Good calculation and analytical skills• Excellent Microsoft Excel skillsSoft Skills• Good organisation and office management skills to ensure coverage of workload• Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity needed• Capability to work well in a team• Skilled in maintaining client relationships• Good liaison skills, with the ability to maintain geographical relationships• Good customer service skills• Good decision making skills• Strong work ethic• Ethical Conduct

    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