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    Compliance Assistant | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Assist to review and assess the AML and compliance risks associated with the Bank’s current and proposed future business activities.- Assist to review the KYC of the Bank and identify potential AML and compliance risk associated with the client.- Assist to operate the Bank’s transaction monitoring system, suspicious transaction monitoring system, and other relevant systems.- Assist to identify and keep an inventory available to all staff of essential laws and regulation pertinent to the branch.- Assist to monitor compliance with internal policies, procedures and guidelines by performing regular and comprehensive compliance risk assessments and testing.- Assist to centralise all information on AML and compliance-related issues (e.g. breach of regulation, non-respect of procedures).- Assist to archive the training records and materials.- Any other responsibility assigned by the Bank from time to time on the basis of requirement.

    – Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Law from a reputed university- Experience: 1-3 years of working experience in regulatory compliance or financial crime within financial sector- General knowledge about local and international financial regulations- Able to identify problems, risks, and seek practical solutions- Able to balance commercial objectives with legal, regulatory to arrive at sound judgments and decisions- Ability to work under pressure- Fluent in Mandarin is a plus

    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) is China’s largest bank and the largest bank in the world. It is one of China’s “Big Four” state-owned commercial banks (the other three being the Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank). It is the largest bank in the world in terms of market value, the world’s largest bank by deposits, and the world’s most profitable bank.

    In October 2008, the opening of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited ( regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority) allows ICBC to become the pioneer among the Chinese financial institutions for the Middle East market. With strong support from its Head Office located in Beijing, ICBC Middle East support the financial needs of the UAE and the Middle East area, provide a comprehensive international trade,overseas financing against domestic support, project finance, clearing and settlement, and a series of financial services, become a link of economic and trade exchanges between China and Middle region. More

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    GL Accountant / Auditor – 6 Months Contract | Manpower Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Purpose • Responsible for the preparation of the financial statements of for the CEMEA Region ensuring adherence with Local IFRS and US GAAP. • In charge of the financial results´ foreign currency analysis between local currency and US dollars. Responsible for gathering the cost center certifications, the preparation of all federal and local tax filings, the transfer pricing calculations and reports, adherence to all distributed accounting policies and Anti-bribery (FCPA) controls related to the Financial Accounting Close.Key Result Areas• Process and maintain accounting records for business units/sub-regional offices and other system interfaces to ensure a high quality of accounting accuracy, timeliness of reporting and compliance to corporate policies, GAAP, SEC and SOX requirements.• Assist CEMEA Accounting Manager to obtain, review, analyze and communicate financial and non-financial data and reports.• Ensure transactions are captured, recorded, summarized and reported in compliance with policies & procedures, US GAAPs, IFRS, as well as statutory, corporate and tax requirements (as applicable).• Responsible for the financial statement preparation both under US GAAP and Local IFRS including the• Preparation of journal entries, accruals, prepayments, deferrals and balance sheet reconciliations.• Responsible for the supervision of the fixed assets of CEMEA along with the related depreciation/amortization and reporting schedules for both financial and tax records.• Executes the re-measurement analysis from local currency to US currency by adhering to FASB 52• Responsible for the preparation of federal and local taxes along with the required tax reporting deliverables• Manages the cost center certification process for the multiple cost centers in the region and ensures timely submission to Corporate• Ensures compliance with existing and new accounting policies for both US GAAP and local IFRS including specific materiality thresholds used in the region• Responsible for the FCPA and SOX controls for the financial accounting close• Reviews and validates the petty cash reimbursements by ensuring proper segregation of duties.• Responsible for the transfer pricing calculations Inter Company Settlements.• Assisting GL team in uploading journals and extracts reports for analysis.• Participation in special projects. Identify any potential financial related risk areas and provide sound recommendations and solutions to Client for mitigation of the identified risk.• Handle ad-hoc projects as assigned by the Management• Handle the I-Procurement process form Accounting point of view and coordinate with stakeholders.Key Performance Indicators• Meet accounting deadlines for monthly, quarterly and annual financial close. • Quality of accounting records – compliant with corporate policies, GAAP, SEC and SOX. • Accurate accounting of transactions – Leading to minimum accounting adjustments/errors and no repeat-audit points.• Unusual items are properly identified, surfaced and resolved promptly.• Ability to define/solve end-to-end problems and issues; timely and accurate processing of data/information through the systems.• Quality of supervision/advice given and effectiveness of the team in jointly producing the desired output. Be a role model to demonstrate efficient execution, constant enhancement, ownership core values.• Any adhoc tasks assigned by the manager.

    Salary:
    AED
    14,000 to 20,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Professional• Degree in Accounting or professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA CPA or equivalent)• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience (ideally in a multi-national publicly traded company)• Hands on experience with US GAAP/IFRS and SEC/statutory requirements• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work well in a fast paced and high volume environment• Experience in a Big 4 public accounting firm is required.Technical• Strong technical accounting skills, and experience researching and documenting accounting issues• Conversant with integrated accounting applications – particularly Oracle• Knowledge of Microsoft office applications – Excel, Word, Access • Conceptual and working knowledge of financial database• Knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion and other related toolsBusiness• Strong business ethics• Ability to work well under pressure and juggle multiple priorities• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment

    We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

    ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world’s most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise – 3600 offices in over 80 countries – we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

    ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership.
    Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

    Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

    IT & Telecommunications
    Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
    Banking, Finance & Legal
    Sales & Business Development
    Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
    Human Resources & Training
    Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
    Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
    Executive Recruitment
    Emiratization Solutions
    Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
    Managed Service Provider Solutions
    Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
    Outsourced Staffing Solutions More

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    CFO | Robinson Faris Jones – Human Resources (RFJ-HR)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Role SummaryA fully regulated exchange for crypto assets is looking for a dynamic, experienced CFO to join their team. This position is critical to the continued success of the business and will report to the CEO.The CFO will provide leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team, as well as strategic recommendations to the CEO/president and members of the executive management team. The CFO will play an instrumental role in scaling the company from launch to its growth stage.Member of the senior management team reporting directly to the CEO, with overall responsibility for group financial reporting and all regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions.Key Responsibilities• Registered as the authorized key individual with the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) for the finance function• Responsible for overseeing the current and long-term budgetary planning of the company• Developing financial models for new and current business initiatives and providing strategic recommendations to senior management• Presenting financial results to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis and producing the monthly financial reporting pack for shareholders and senior management.• Overall responsibility for treasury and liquidity management• Development and enhancement of finance policies and procedures including for the virtual asset operations• Responsible for overall planning and implementation of the company’s risk management framework in conjunction with the Compliance and Risk Committee• Negotiating and managing all audit engagements and specialist external reviews• Supervising, training and mentoring all direct reports• Ensuring compliance with financial deadlines and operational requirements of all regulatory filings• Fulfilling corporate tax filing requirements as well as enabling company’s adherence to U.A.E. VAT regulations through interpreting legislative requirements and developing an internal structure to facilitate accurate return submission• Managing relationships with external and internal auditors of the group while overseeing smooth conduct of all audits.

    Education• Relevant certifications (e.g. CA/CFA/CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is a must.• Treasury experience is a major plus.Experience• Minimum 10 years in the Financial Services industry.• 3 – 5 years of experience with a top-tier accountancy firm.• Minimum 5 years working at Senior Management level within a regulated exchange a definite advantage.• Between 5 – 10 years’ experience of successful commercial management.• Experience with margin / leverage in a broker / dealer or similar platform is a plus.• In-depth understanding of cash flow management, reconciliations and internal controls particularly concerning client money.• Proficiency in SAP and business process improvement an advantage.• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and requirements related to financial institutions, Electronic Money, Derivatives and crypto assets would be advantageous.• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and a proven history of working effectively with people at all levels both inside and outside the Company and within and across a decentralised international and matrixed environment.Skills• Good with numbers and financial planning• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills• Excellent organizational and leadership ability• Analytical mind• Problem-solving aptitude• Proven analytical, organisational, decision-making and project management skills.• Demonstrated ability to execute under pressure whilst meeting deadlines.• High degree of integrity, initiative, perseverance, and leadership skills.• Craving the opportunity to have a significant impact on a dynamic business.• Proactive and capable of making your own decisions, but also enjoy being part of a team, working together to achieve the best outcome for our business.• Highly proficient with Excel and be able to build and maintain detailed, precise financial models.

    Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years’ experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect. to: Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years’ experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect. More

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    Associate Relationship Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Meet customers and solicit business for the Bank; Arrange meeting with potential customers- Draft periodic plan for marketing activities under the supervision of the Head of Department- Provide recommendations on business development strategies and work closely with the Head of Department on such strategies and targets- Provide the Department with all relevant and necessary information to assist the credit evaluation process- Prepare marketing proposal for submission to Credit Committee Review and complete all relevant loan documentations- Follow up on any credit risk/compliance issues and prepare investigation reports, including KYC and post loan reports- Ensure compliance with credit and marketing procedures/policies and operate within guidelines/limits

    – Bachelor’s degree in banking and finance, business administration or related disciplines- 2-3 years of relevant working experience- Strong knowledge of markets and industries, in particular the UAE market- Excellent interpersonal communication skills; Keen analytical and research abilities- Credit underwriting and sales experience preferred- FRM/CFA/MBA is a plus

    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) is China’s largest bank and the largest bank in the world. It is one of China’s “Big Four” state-owned commercial banks (the other three being the Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank). It is the largest bank in the world in terms of market value, the world’s largest bank by deposits, and the world’s most profitable bank.

    In October 2008, the opening of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited ( regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority) allows ICBC to become the pioneer among the Chinese financial institutions for the Middle East market. With strong support from its Head Office located in Beijing, ICBC Middle East support the financial needs of the UAE and the Middle East area, provide a comprehensive international trade,overseas financing against domestic support, project finance, clearing and settlement, and a series of financial services, become a link of economic and trade exchanges between China and Middle region. More

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    ERP Technical Consultant | Halian

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our ClientHalian are partnered with a leading banking and financial services corporation who are undertaking major digital transformation initiatives and require an experienced ERP Technical Consultant with Oracle HRMS exposure within a Banking Institution.Your Responsibilities• Analyze business requirement and translate it into technical specification.• Preparation of effort estimation and delivery plan.• Design and develop applications in compliance to functional specification and making specific determinations about system performance.• Preparation/Documentations of SDD and Writing unit and integration tests cases.• Must have technical knowledge on the Oracle HRMS applications and the technical tools• Must have knowledge of JSPs, Restful Web Services (both JSON and XML), Microservices, Spring Batch, Spring Scheduler, Spring Security etc.• Must have integration skills for defining integration patterns, building integrations between the Cloud and on-premise applications.Halian GroupWith over 20 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers.Our tech-talent and smart services help you to realise tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.

    Your Qualifications• 6-8 years experience in experience with product designing and implementation.• Strong technical knowledge in required application area.• Must have technical knowledge on the Oracle HRMS applications and the technical tools• Must have knowledge of JSPs, Restful Web Services (both JSON and XML), Microservices, Spring Batch, Spring Scheduler, Spring Security etc.• Ability to review, understand and improve program code and system documentation.• Good verbal and written communication including ability to prepare system documentation.• Ability to interpret solution documentation and identify areas of concern and recommend approach.

    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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    Tax – Indirect Tax – e-Invoicing Senior Associate (Fixed-Term) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax – Indirect Tax – e-Invoicing Senior Associate – KSA (Fixed-term)Line of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Indirect Tax practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions.Our team helps our clients optimise cash flow and reduce risk by managing challenges related to indirect taxes. You’ll support our clients with all aspects of indirect taxation related to global, regional and domestic projects as well as comprehensive restructuring and reporting value added tax projects.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.

    Main requirement: – Big 4 experience in indirect Tax.- Global experience in e-invoicing.- Holding a bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent.Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree – Accounting

    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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    Senior HR Manager – Saudi National | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A global brand is seeking a Senior HR Manager to lead HR operations for the employee population of 1,200+ in the Saudi business.Client DetailsA global brand with a significant footprint in the KingdomDescription* Provide day to day HR operations support to the Saudi employee population* Manage a team of HR professionals to deliver a strong HR service to the Saudi team* Monitor policies and procedures are maintained* Work with the regional HR lead on strategic projects* Develop Saudisation initiatives* Work on employee engagement and retention strategiesJob Offer* Role is based in Riyadh* Salary is max SAR 45,000 per month (total) plus bonus

    * At least 8 years experience in a generalist HR role handling over 1,000 employees* Competent in HR operations and Saudisation initiatives* Proven experience working with a regional HR leadership* Bachelors degree and ideally a CIPD certificate* MUST be a Saudi National

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    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