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    Receptionist/ Admin Assistant – Mandarin Speaking | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a leading financial service entity in UAE. They are seeking to expand their workforce and are looking to hire an experienced Native Mandarin speaking Receptionist/ Admin Assistant for their Dubai office.The responsibilities for the Reception role are as per below: * Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office* Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office* Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls* Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)* Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email* Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries* Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)* Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock* Update calendars and schedule meetings* Arrange travel and accommodations, and prepare vouchers* Keep updated records of office expenses and costs* Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxingJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary. This is an exciting opportunity for a Native Mandarin/ Chinese speaking Receptionist/ Admin Assistant to further progress their career within a leading financial services company.

    The ideal candidate for the Reception/ Admin Assistant role: * University undergraduate with 1-2 years of related work experience * Fresh graduates will be considered as well, however, candidate needs to be based in UAE * Native Mandarin speaking candidates only * Good knowledge of MS Office Suit

    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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    Internal Firm Services – HC PMO Project Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within PwC Internal Firm Services – HC will provide you with the opportunity to help drive and deliver our strategic and key projects to enhance our services efficiency and effectiveness across our platformsAble to- Engage with key stakeholders to scope key needs- Charter and initiate projects business cases- Lead and plan efforts needed to land on an approved and aligned project plan- Manage and control assigned work, teams, and schedules to deliver outcomes- Prepare and present periodic project progress reporting- Scope, detail and design technology solutions and end-to-end BP workflows- Detail business, technical and functional requirements in BRDs- Compile and manage RFIs and RFPs end to end- Compile and manage vendor contracts and delivery end to end- Manage projects financials and resource budgeting with proper reporting

    Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree – Computer and Information Science, Bachelor Degree – Information TechnologyCertifications- Global: Project Management Professional (PMP) Credential – Project Management Institute (required)- Global: PMI Agile Certified Prof (PMI-ACP) – Project Management Institute (preferred)Required SkillsProgress Reports, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Stakeholder Management, Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposals (RFP)Desired LanguagesEnglishTravel RequirementsUp to 40%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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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    Director – FS Core Assurance | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Director – FS Core Assurance – DubaiLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.ResponsibilitiesAs a Director, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Proactively lead the practice by setting strategy, drive the development of new business in the market, and provide technical advice across disciplines- Building strong networks within the firm to spot and capitalise on opportunities to get involved in projects that others are leading across a number of different business units and sectors- Identifying and discussing key issues with our clients to identify potential opportunities- Responsibility for a majority of day to day client communications- Responsibility to shape and deliver various projects that exceed the expectations of our clients and our own assignment quality criteria- Manage and deliver large projects by developing the project team, assessing engagement risks throughout, driving conclusions, and reviewing / challenging the output produced by the team- Responsibility for management of engagement financials- Helping to grow and develop our team through hands on training and coaching

    Requirements- Professional qualification such as ACA/ACCA/CPA/CA- In depth experience of FSI external auditMinimum years experience required- 8+ years experienceTravel 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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    Assurance – Core Assurance – Senior Associate (FS) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – Core Assurance – Senior Associate (FS) – DubaiLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.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:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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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    Commercial Director | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Commercial DirectorEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 38K QAR all-inclusive depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Doha, QatarAbout the Client: An international IT services company that specializes in digital transformation, innovation and value creationJob Description: • Collaborate with the delivery teams in scope gap analysis from Statement of Works, governance, management of change requests, monitor of the acceptance procedures, contract interpretation, etc. based on the priorities defined• Manage end-to-end PNL from bid process to offer sign-off• Produce and manage financial information about the budget, forecast, actuals, margins, etc• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the contract and contract management processes• Serve as the first point of contact of the delivery team for all contractual matters, being in charge of the direct follow up of the contract / legal aspects associated with relevant customer and suppliers contract/s in close coordination with the corresponding country legal counsels

    Qualifications:• Open to Arabic nationality• 40 years old and below• Minimum of 5 years’ of experience in the same role; experience working with Qatar government organisations is preferred• Certification as a PMP from PMI or equivalent; excellent experience in SDLC Methodologies, Agile, SCRUM, SDLC / Waterfall• Possess knowledge of the market (Cybersecurity, Integrated Systems, IOT, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure Cloud) to which they are assigned, including: industry, trends, the applicability of Infor products within the target market, and key competitors.• Technically competent with various software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), Microsoft Projects, Microsoft Dynamics, Application Middleware, and PeopleSoft• Experienced in delivering mega software projects preferably in the major events/sports domain

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    Senior Specialist Recruiter | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Forming part of the senior Middle East Recruitment team and based in the Riyadh offices, this position requires those with an extensive recruitment background and a highly engaging and proactive approach to sourcing senior candidates from Consultant up to Associate Partner level. Directly targeting both passive and active individuals on a global scale in line with the overall strategic recruitment objectives and diversity targets (such as GCC nationals as per government mandates), this global top tier management consultancy is seeking the highest caliber of recruitment specialist with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, able to work in a fast paced and highly pressured environment to produce strong results and promote the employer brand across the entire region. You will act as a management consultancy industry specialist and provide direct and headhunting techniques via LinkedIn and digital avenues to map and attract high caliber candidates into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider region. Constantly tracking data and the status of candidates you will analyse this information to encourage best practices and improvements for the future, sharing this with the team to develop strong working relationships and encourage a collaborative approach. As you will be screening applicants and utilizing psychometric testing to provide personality traits and insights, you will constantly review these processes and keep up with recruitment and industry trends in this area. Working collaboratively with European, African and Global teams in addition to the Middle East region to ensure consistency and brand conformity with regards to careers and candidate industry event execution, this is a highly collaborative recruitment position across all levels of seniority. Additionally, you will manage all Preferred Supplier Lists (PSL) with the relevant recruitment agencies to ensure consistency and a strong brand position in the employment market. Working alongside those at Partner level to discuss suitable candidates and developing a team of Junior Recruitment Executives you should possess a high level of emotional intelligence and a great deal of relevant industry knowledge to foster an environment of continuous improvement and development of relationships with subordinates, peers, senior individuals and of course candidates on a constant basis. Building a quality pipeline of talent and seeing these individuals through to official offer, you will be a highly visible and interactive individual with all concerned to promote the company’s brand to the highest position possible.

    Excellent communication and a high level of tenacity is required in this senior role and it is expected that you will have a minimum of 4- 5 years of recruitment experience in order to be selected for this position. Degree educated and a consistent recruitment career history where you are engaging with internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis is essential in this role to achieve a high level of success. Those who are already based in Riyadh are exceptionally advantageous, but those residing in the UAE who have ease of travel into Saudi Arabia, or indeed wish to relocate permanently will also be considered.

    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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    Account Manager | Trust Insurance Brokers (TIB)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Main tasks and duties• Handling all marine and general insurance claims which include:• Receiving and reviewing claims documents from and to clients• Receiving and reviewing claims documents from and to insurance companies• Meeting with clients, insurance companies and loss adjusters to discuss and treat claims- Preparing and updating claims files (manually and through the customer service system)• The work includes travel to other cities and company branches to process claims as directed by the direct manager• Issuing marine insurance certificates and sending them to clients• Meeting with clients and explaining to them the coverage and exclusions of different general insurance policies• Carrying out any work assigned to him by the direct manager that is related to the nature of the work

    Basic requirements for the job• The applicant must have obtained a minimum of Cert CII• The best of no less than in a similar job• Fluency in written and spoken English• Tact in speaking and managing conversations

    Founded in 1999, Trust Insurance Brokers (TIB) is an independent insurance broker and one of the first in Saudi Arabia to receive SAMA (Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority) licensing under the new cooperative insurance law and regulations of 2008.

    Currently, TIB manages a large reputable client base across various industries with a substantial collective insurance portfolio. TIB conducts business with all the leading insurance companies in Saudi Arabia, and operates through offices in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Khobar. Our goal is to expand our presence throughout the kingdom with plans currently underway to open additional offices in cities overseeing economic momentum.

    TIB employs 48 professionally qualified insurance personnel who provide our clients with the required expertise and knowledge to support them in making informed decisions on comprehensive insurance solutions that best meet their organizational needs.

    At Trust Insurance Brokers, we strive to deliver the highest levels of customer service and product excellence. We pride ourselves on having a solid track record in delivering value to our clients throughout Saudi Arabia. Not only do we save our clients money, but we also help them in making better and faster decisions about their insurance requirements due to our in-depth product knowledge, customized insurance programs, strong affiliations with all leading insurance companies within KSA, and experience in negotiating with the local insurance community. More

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    Financial Services – Front Office Transformation – Senior Consultant | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting – Financial Services – Front Office Transformation- Senior Consultant (Lebanon)Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Financial Services Solutions, will provide you the opportunity to use sophisticated models to value complex financial instruments and design strategies that reduce risk and maximise business opportunities for our clients. We help on a wide variety of financial and valuation issues, as well as develop and test financial models, model risk scenarios, validate expertise across various financial areas, and deliver comprehensive analytics addressing client finance issues.Responsibilities: Reporting to a Manager within the Financial Services Practice, the Senior Consultant will participate in cross-functional engagement teams to develop and deliver on strategic change within sophisticated and challenging environments in an industry that’s experiencing disruptions or exponential growth:- Help advise financial services clients on strategic matters and play a role in designing solutions that can help address complex issues, achieve sustainable results and demonstrate real impact- Collaborate with colleagues throughout the client assignment and contribute to a winning team by taking responsibility for assigned work streams with limited supervision from senior team members, showcasing ownership and accountability at all times- Assist in the coaching of junior team members within the Financial Services Practice by sharing knowledge, advice, and experience in helping others develop, grow and succeed- Service a wide variety of clients, getting to know their unique business needs, establishing rapport and a strong element of trust between yourself and the client domain that you operate in- Leverage the firm and own resources to keep up to date with current regional and global economic and business trends, specifically in the Financial Services Sector and as relevant to your evolving skill set so you can help shape our clients’ thinking and our success in the market- Assist in business development opportunities by researching and writing winning proposals to support our clients across the Middle East region- Work with colleagues across all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as connecting with global resources and leveraging credentials not only at a local level but also at a global level- Manage work streams, seeking guidance and support as and when needed, learning all the time and delivering exceptional quality that meets or even exceeds clients’ expectations.Travel RequirementsUp to 80%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    Requirements: – Willing to travel up to 90% of the time (KSA based engagements) – Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university- Mandatory proficiency in English and ideally Arabic at a written and spoken level- Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio- 4-5 years of previous consulting experience in Financial Services (preferably Big 4 or similar)- Relationship building and business development skills- Demonstrate Influencing, Negotiation, and Presentation skills as well as business analysis- Understanding of the basic project management attributes- Self-starter with credible commercial insight and familiarity with closing deals- Attention to detail with a genuine appetite for growth- Quick learner with an aptitude for system and technical concepts- Proactive in nature by demonstrating initiatives and showcase creativity in problem solvingActivities: Should be exposed and/or familiar with at least 4 of the following activities, in the context of Financial Services Sector: – Performance Improvement- Cost Optimization- Operating models- Data analytics- Customer experience- Customer insights- Strategy development- Process reengineering

    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