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    Chartered Senior Accountant | Creative Zone

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Your responsibilities will include: – Maintaining Day to Day Accounts, prepare receipts, payments, and journal vouchers. Banking Transactions, Bank Reconciliation, and Payable accounts reconciliations. – Facilitating license procedures and applications with the Department of Economic Development that require special approvals. – Effective cash flow management, Budgeting & Analysis. – Maintaining petty cash transactions and statements. – Managing financial department with responsibility for Accounts Payable and Receivable. – Preparing weekly and monthly sales reports for the management. – Supporting team members on all accounting issues. – Preparing payment for suppliers and aging analysis of debtors. – Assisting Finance Manager in finalization of accounts. – Handle internal and external audit work support to solve the queries and providing the necessary documents. – To interact with clients, handling their queries & issues. – Bookkeeping. – Liaising with the banks on daily deposits. – Keeping records of client accounts. – Supporting the Finance Manager with other tasks as per requirement. – Compute taxes owed by following tax code. – Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses. – Help taxpayers by using their federal, state, and local codes and see to it that clients receive the maximum benefit permitted under the law of government. – Uncover potential deductions and credits. – Advise against potential tax liabilities. – Ensuring clients do not pay unnecessary taxes. – Reviewing financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures – Verify totals on past forms for accuracy. – Calculate and invoice for forms preparation fees. – Consult tax law handbook for especially difficult tax returns. – Resolving customer complaints. – Recommend additional products and services. – Prepare tax returns using electronic filing software. – Ensure a copy of the completed return is provided to the customer.

    – Creative Zone Group is growing, and we have opportunities for Chartered Senior Accountants as part of our expanding Group Finance team. – A Professional Accounting qualification such as CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA is essential to be considered for this exciting opportunity. To join our team, you will be: – Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Management Accountant or equivalent professional qualification – Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance – 5 years work experience in a similar role, at least 2 years of which must be in the UAE – Team leading experience and able to supervise 1-3 accountants mostly doing AR and AP work. – Knowledge of UAE VAT laws and requirements – Currently based in UAE

    Welcome to CREATIVE ZONE!

    We are a team of company registration professionals who are passionate about bringing the dreams of aspiring entrepreneurs and SME’s to life.

    We believe in providing you not only with your company’s documentation, but also equipping you with the necessary tools to promote, develop and grow your business.

    We are a business setup company with a difference – our work doesn’t end with the issuance of your trade license & residency visa – it starts there! More

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    IT Specialist | Trust Insurance Brokers (TIB)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Coordination of all activities related to Information / Cyber Security.• Communication of information relating to Information / Cyber Security in the Organization.• Coordinating the risk management process• Supervision and coordination of the Information Security Management System• Monitoring changes in exposure of key organizational information assets to major threats, deciding acceptable levels of risk and ensuring that awareness of these threats are developed, as well as ensuring that the importance of complying with the Information / Cyber Security is adequately communicated to the organization;• Ensuring that procedures and controls are correctly implemented that are capable of promptly detecting and responding to incidents, as well as the review and oversight of information security incidents;• The approval of major initiatives (such as any individual initiative associated with the implementation of ISO 27001/SAMA compliance) to improve information security within the organization;• Working with the ISSC, Lead the implementation, operation, support and maintenance of the Information Security Management System based on the ISO/IEC 27000 series standards,

    • Manages and leads the design and operation of related compliance monitoring and improvement activities to ensure compliance both with internal security policies etc. and applicable laws and regulations. • Supports suitable information security awareness, training, and educational activities. • Manages information security risk assessments and controls selection activities. • Liaison with and offers strategic direction to related governance functions (such as Risk Management, IT, HR, Legal and Compliance) plus senior and middle managers throughout the organization as necessary, on information security matters such as routine security activities plus emerging security risks and control technologies.• Ensuring that adequate steps are taken, on an ongoing basis, to improve the Information / Cyber Security.• Participation in the Audit Management Process• Preparation and distribution of the Audit Report• Assessment of Organization’s compliance with approved security measures in Statement of Applicability• Preparation of audit criteria to increase its quality.• Development of technical expert skills in the areas required in the Organization.• Improvement and development of management systems in the Organization.• Conducting Quarterly Risk Management meetings.• Defining the risk management process including risk analysis, risk measurement, and risk treatment.• Overseeing the annual risk assessment including periodically reviewing the risk register.

    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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    Pre Sales Administrator – Electronic Security | Aquila Consulting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Aquila Consulting are working in partnership with an international Security Solutions organisation with operations in Dubai. Due to a restructure, they have an opening for a Pre sales Engineer to join their successful Inside sales team. Specialising in Electronic Security, the ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of pre sales experience and work as a strong team player, supporting the Regional Sales Leaders.You will be responsible for:• Developing close relationships with sales teams in order to promote effective sales methodologies• Participate in demo system design and planning and assist in configuration if needed.• Participate in new product release input and testing.• Facilitating the entire sales process; cold calling, lead generation, closing sales• Responding to customer inquiries in a highly professional environment within the Security sector• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure that goods are delivered on-time• Estimating and Writing proposals which comply with client’s requirements• Provide limited post-sale support to key customers primarily to the project/implementation team to ensure a smooth transition.

    Requirements• Must have previous experience in a client-facing role (Pre-Sales, Post-Sales, RFI Proposals, Demos/Presentations)• At least 2-3 years of experience in pre sales specialising in Structured Cabling and Networking• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop long lasting relationships with clients• Excellent knowledge of the Electronic Security market within the UAE

    Aquila Consulting is a Dubai based talent recruitment company established by individuals with unrivalled recruitment expertise in Global Search and Selection. We offer our clients a partner-centric, personalised, and mature approach to focusing and delivering on their international talent requirements.

    What makes us stand out from the crowd is the rigor and passion we bring to the recruitment process. We offer unparalleled performance, transparency, and advocacy, taking the time to fully understand your organisational vision, culture, structure and leadership needs.

    Aquila Consulting pride ourselves on seamlessly delivering the most efficient time and cost saving recruitment solution for your business. More

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    DevOps Team Leader | HR Source Consulting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This role is of an experienced DevOps Team Leader, who is a responsible individual who shares knowledge and is accustomed to working in a fast-paced agile environment. The candidate must have a very deep understanding of various development tools and technologies. This is a hands-on technical role but with a high degree of collaboration to drive cultural change and raise the maturity levels of the Continuous Delivery practices.Responsibilities:• Serve as key leader and expert on DevOps practices• Implement and support Continuous Integration and Deployment Pipelines.• Schedule, implement, and automate security compliance patching and updates on Development and QA servers.• Responsible for deploying code and other proactive maintenance activities to keep the services up and running• Production Release Implementation plan and Install Support• Integrating Code Quality tools and Code Analysis tools into IDE’s• Implementing Automation to improve coding efficiency• Integrations with each SCM Tools• CI/CD Onboarding• Mentor junior members in the team• Work collaboratively across team boundaries to share common capabilities

    Qualifications• A B.S. or an M.S. in Computer Science or related technical discipline is required• 8-10+ years track record of relevant work experience • Should have hands on and good understanding on DevOps tools and automation framework• Demonstrated hands-on experience with DevOps techniques building continuous integration solutions using Jenkins, Docker, Git, Maven• Must have experience in configuration management tool such as Ansible, Chef or Puppet• Hands on experience in at least one of the programming languages such as Scala, Python, and Java etc• Experience with Kubernetes and other container management solutions• Must be proficient in one or more scripting languages: Unix Shell, Perl, Python• Working experience in cloud computing, PaaS, IaaS, and related areas are highly desirable• Knowledge and experience with Linux OS• Should have working experience with cloud platforms like AWS.• AWS certifications – An Advantage• Experience working in Agile environments• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment• Experience coaching junior members in the team

    Since 2010, our team has successfully placed some of the world’s finest graduate to mid and C-level talent in organisations across EMEA and APAC, and it all comes down to our niche approach and understanding of the market place, skill sets and trends.

    From our offices in Dubai, Riyadh, London and Singapore, we run a sector specific operation. Meaning we specialise in your industry and are able to completely understand your vision, provide market insights and intelligence, and deliver the best talent to fit seamlessly into your operations. More

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    IT Administrator | Emergio DMCC

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are seeking an experienced IT specialist to join us on this journey, using his or her technological skills to make us more efficient. In this role, the successful individual will oversee our current systems and assets, assist with upgrades and fixes, and provide training and support—as needed. Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of computer hardware and software, network maintenance, and advanced industry knowledge to keep us on the cutting edge. From day one, you’ll have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of our IT operations, and an ongoing impact on our overall growth.Objectives of this Role• Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware• Handle business-critical IT tasks and system improvements• Enable faster and smarter business processes and employee productivity• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software• Serve as the subject matter expert supporting MAC OSX, Windows, and all common office software and applications, such as Microsoft, Adobe and G-Suite products• Onboarding of new employees and briefing on company’s IT policies • Guard all company data, particularly sensitive data, from both internal and external threats by designing broad defenses against would-be intruders• Take the lead on day-to-day monitoring for unusual activities, implement defensive protocols, and report incidents• Maintain security guidelines, procedures, standards and controls documentationDaily and Monthly Responsibilities• Install, configure, and support workstation software, hardware, printers, and phones• Analyze staff needs, identify vulnerabilities, boost efficiency and accuracy• Execute system and network administration, design, documentation, implementation, and testing., ensuring components meet needs and work together seamlessly• Implement applications and software upgrades, as well as performance troubleshooting• Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed• Implement and monitor daily backup and recovery procedures

    Skills and Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in computer science • 2 years’ experience in IT • Experience with or knowledge of operating systems; current equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, and system performance-monitoring tools,• Advanced computer skills and detail orientation• Ability to keep company passwords and information confidential• Microsoft certified and knowledge of all 365 productsPreferred Qualifications• Project management experience preferred• Professional certifications

    Emergio DMCC is a privately-owned global enterprise specialized in multi-asset physical trading and logistics operating in the Crude Oil and Refined Petroleum products’ sector.

    The brand operates as part of a group of companies across the globe with business activities in diverse sectors that include trading, shipping, financial services, and logistics. This level of expertise enables us to capitalize on our in-depth knowledge of the market and efficiently flow through market movements in the form of informed expert decisions. More

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    Junior Accountant | Educon Management Consultancy

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.• Reconciling the company’s bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers• Analyze, summarize, and report financial information to management.• Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS.• Prepare and submit VAT filing returns.• Assist external auditors to ensure timely production of audited financial statements.• Complete month-end and year-end financial close process.• Coordinate activities so that business operations are supported• Maintain and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budget to actuals

    Salary:
    AED
    4,000 to 5,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Commerce required• Advance knowledge of Excel and other MS office apps• Strong problem solving and analytical skills• Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment

    Educon Management Consultancy’s registered activity in the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) is management consultancy services. The company was originally formed to target opportunities in the education sector.

    Gradually, the company has shifted its focus on analyzing a subset of investments done in various sectors. More

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    Legal Secretary – Inhouse | Inspire Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client in Dubai has experienced tremendous growth over the past 2 years. There is now a requirements for an additional Legal Secretary for the team.The Legal Secretary would be responsible for provision of administrative support to the General Counsel and other members of the Legal Team, including the duties and responsibilities set forth below.Responsibilities• Filing of documents including corporate books and records. • Maintaining due diligence files and indexing. • Email filing and management. • Running changes in contracts and complex correspondence. • Formatting documents. • Drafting basic correspondence. • Diary management and follow up. • Team task follow up. • Attending routine meetings and taking detailed notes. • Management of HighQ platform and related processes. • Reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents.

    Salary:
    AED
    20,000 to 23,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • LLB Law and/or CILEX. • UK/US/Canadian/Australian/New Zealand educated/qualified. • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary (preferably working in-house).• English fluency, excellent speaking and writing skills • Keen attention to detail is vital • High level of professionalism • Microsoft Office proficient (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint at a minimum) • Experience of Thomson Reuters Practical Law and HighQ Collaborate platform is desirable. • Spoken and/or written French, German or Arabic would be advantageous.Thank you for your interest. All applications are viewed and evaluated according to the role requirements. We aim to contact shortlisted candidates within 2 weeks. As we often receive a high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to everyone. If you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

    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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    Net Suite Developer | Big Fish Recruitment

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Responsibilities:• Develop, test and deploy customization, custom objects, and new functionality based on evolving business needs.• Develop and manage 3rd party integration (POS, Magento, Shipping)• Facilitate the creation and testing of future state business processes and script development.• Refine and customize internal billing tools and methods.• Plan, review and manage change configurations and customization requests.• Research and analyze application behaviors and improving performance and stability.• Repair and recover from hardware or software failures.• Coordinate and communicate with impacted user groups.• Develop and implement policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure data integrity.• Configure NetSuite to align to company use of forms, field and customer records to manage unique business process requirements.• Ensure business and functional requirements are properly configured in NetSuite and other IT financial enterprise applications.• Develop custom code using Suite Scripts to meet the business requirements• Customize Net-suite fields, page layouts, record types, reports and dashboards

    Required Skills:• Experience in working with Net-suite add-on Modules like Advanced Billing, Advanced Revenue Recognition & Admin Controls (full life cycle implementations).• Working knowledge of Magento, PHP and JavaScript (experience with all 3 highly desirable).• Previous experience with the following applications: Net Suite, Rating Engines, DocuSign, SalesForce.com, Apttus, Service Now.• Hands-on experience designing solutions, installing software and data migration.• Familiarity with IT transformation and experience managing business needs and requirements to IT deliverable.• System implementation and system integration experience.• Able to prioritize and multi-task according to workload demands• ITIL v3 certification and implementation experience desired.

    Service

    Our aim is to provide our clients and candidates with a consistent, quality service that goes beyond the norm, giving them peace of mind and complete trust in our ability to meet their needs.

    Knowledge

    Big Fish consultants specialise in their fields and have extensive experience in the region and beyond. We take pride in our knowledge and network and believe that our relationships are built on trust and integrity and are made for the long term.

    Care

    At Big Fish, as well as caring for the people we work with, we also care about the world and environment we live in, that’s why Big Fish support initiatives that promote human welfare, environmental protection and sustainability. More