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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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    Lead Developer – Full Stack | Augustus

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The role of Lead Developer at Augustus Media is to manage the freelance development team and oversee the company products making sure they’re always fully functional and meet internal/external expectations.JOB TITLE: Lead Developer – Full StackREPORT TO: Senior Product ManagerKEY SKILLS REQUIRED : – Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent- Proven 5+ years experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role- Proven experience as a team lead- Strong organisational and project management skills- Proficiency with fundamental front end languages such as HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript- Proficiency with server side languages such as Python, Java, PHP, Apache, Nginx and .Net and their frameworks- Experience with AWS instances, database and cloud storage (EC2, Lightsail, RDS, EBS, S3)- Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle and MongoDB and caching mechanisms such as Redis, Memcached and Varnish- Excellent knowledge of Wordpress- Knowledge and experience in mobile app development is a plus (Flutter, Swift, Kotlin)- Excellent verbal communication skills- Excellent problem solving skills- Attention to detailRESPONSIBILITIES:- Developing front end website architecture- Designing user interactions on web pages- Developing back end website applications- Creating servers and databases for functionality- Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones- Ensuring responsiveness of applications- Working alongside graphic designers for web design features- Seeing through a project from conception to finished product- Designing and developing APIs- Manage development and deployment of mobile applications- Write technical documentation- Create security and data protection settings- Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software- Meeting both technical and consumer needs- Work with development teams and product managers to ideate web & software solutions- Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languagesPEOPLE:- Assist in fostering a high performance led culture- Bring along a positive, collaborative, ready to learn attitude at all times – Develop SMART performance objectives alongside your line manager – Promoting Augustus as a great place to work, ensuring positivity is championed and your team feels prepared to live out the 3 core valuesPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- Build on your emotional intelligence and self-awareness- Grow your presence in the industry, including relationships within agency partners and industry bodies to support professional stature- Complete mandatory training

    An enthusiastic, ambitious person looking for a career in the media industry. We are hiring a full stack developer, the role will be to manage and maintain all of our websites’ front and back end. Candidates should have a qualification in computer science, or computer engineering with an interest in mobile app development preferably.The role is Lead Developer to oversee the tech and make sure the company brands are always well maintained, optimized, updated and secure.The tech stack for all our brands requires a deep knowledge and understanding of: php, html, javascript, video.js, css, google analytics, google tag manager, WordPress, 3rd party payment gateways, JSON & mobile APIs. Knowledge of AWS instances is a plus.We are looking for someone who is well experienced, assumes ownership of company projects and is proactive in their approach and plansABOUT AUGUSTUSThe consumption of media is ever present, yet the mediums and the means are ever evolving. We are a ‘New Media’ company, born in one of the most dynamic and vibrant cities in the Middle East. Our vision is to establish and maintain a ‘New Order’ of media advertising with data and content at the heart of everything we do. Augustus is a Middle Eastern digital media company based in Dubai and Riyadh and has been designed to adapt and evolve to this perpetually changing media environment. Our mission is to be the ‘New Media’ company of choice in the Middle East by generating profitable growth through innovation and breaking the mold in marketing communications.ValuesWe understand that achieving our mission is based upon strong values and we have identifiedthree that sit right at our core.• Ingenuity: There is a bit of genius in everything we do. We take pride in our creative originality.• Tenacity: Good things come to those who work for them. We always persevere and persist.• Velocity: High level performance is about speed and momentum. We are fast and agile in howwe think, operate and how we act

    About Augustus

    We are a ‘New Media’ company, born in one of the most dynamic and vibrant cities in the Middle East. Our mission is to be the ‘New Media’ company of choice in the Middle East by generating profitable growth through innovation and breaking the mold in marketing communications.

    Augustus established in 2015 with offices in Dubai & Riyadh, recognised as SME company of the year at the 2018 MENA Effies. Current portfolio of brands includes Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi & SMASHI TV.

    Values

    We understand that achieving our mission is based upon strong values and we have identified three that sit right at our core.

    Ingenuity: There is a bit of genius in everything we do. We take pride in our creative originality.
    Tenacity: Good things come to those who work for them. We always persevere and persist.
    Velocity: High level performance is about speed and momentum. We are fast and agile in how we think, operate and how we act. More

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    Applications Manager | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyRobert Half are working with a large and well-established manufacturing business headquartered in Riyadh. We are looking for an experienced Applications Manager to lead and take responsibility for full life cycle planning of business applications within the company.The RoleMain tasks include* Manage all aspects of Project life cycle to facilitate successful delivery to executive team.* Oversee SAP S/4HANA project to provide metrics for reporting to executive team on business case ROI.* Provide Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) on selected business processes to assemble input into business case.* Develop and oversee detailed project plans.* Identify, analyze and recommend business systems solutions to management having broad business impact.* Establish detailed project plans and metrics, work plans, schedules, resource plans and status reports.* Identity project risks and develop risk mitigation plans.* Motivate work of others outside of direct authority to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.* Convey and report status to executives, global business partners and all other key stakeholders.* Provide leadership, vision, and direction to the IT applications teams organization to ensure it will contribute to the company achieving its goals.* Work with Executive IT Manager and other IT leaders to develop overall IT strategy in the context of the business strategy.* Develop and enhance methodologies and practices for the application life cycle management in line with best practice and practical experience of continuous improvement.* Ensure that applications processes (including those of external service providers) are conducted in line with corporate social responsibility, environmental and technical policies and applicable standards and legislation.* Manage applications group personnel, developing their skills and capabilities to meet the needs of the organization, as well as building on existing recruiting capabilities to address new needs and skills gaps.* The Application Manager should also have in depth exposure of managing S/4 HANA implementations and must be experienced with at least one SAP functional area e.g. (FI/HR/SCM etc.) He will oversee all activities that optimize the value, cost, and risk of applications:

    The CandidateQualificationsAn undergraduate or postgraduate degree in computer science, engineering, finance, business management or a related fieldCertifications required:* SAP Application Business Process Integration with SAP S4HANA* SAP Activate Project Manager* PMOMinimum experience:* 15 or more years of experience with SAP suite* 10 or more years of leadership responsibilities with experience of building cross-organizational consensus in addition to the exposure to SAP S/4HANA Project Management* Demonstrated experience in liaising with middle and senior management for example in a large multinational or public sector organization* Managing a team of at least 20+ members in applications development, implementation, or management.Knowledge:* Experience with one or more project management methodologies (for example, PMI PMBOK, PRINCE2 and agile)* Program management skills and experience, plus significant knowledge of project planning tools with evidence of practical application (which is highly desirable)* A distinctive blend of business, IT, financial and communication skills (This is a highly visible position with substantial impact.)* Effective influencing and negotiation skills in an environment where resources may not be in direct control of this role* Strong business acumen, including industry, domain-specific knowledge of the enterprise and its business units* Deep understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other enterprises are employing them to drive digital business, and how they may be applied to the enterprise to drive digital business* Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a strategic resource plan* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain IT concepts and technologies to business leaders, and business conceptsThe Applications Manager must have in-depth knowledge and experience of the following:* IT contracts and their likely cost implications* Engagement with procurement and legal contract advisors for additional information* IT applications, operations, service, and support organizations* Data processing, analysis and quality management tools* Development and implementation of processes and policiesGeneric skills:* Strong communication skills with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate effectively with technical staff, business stakeholders and senior management* Leads the identification and implementation of project management processes, methods, tools, guidelines, and standards in order to establish a stable framework that supports all project teams and stakeholders to improve the probability of successful project deliverySalary and Benefits* 40,000 – 45,000 SAR per month + wider company benefits

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    Financial Controller | Venture Search

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Venture Search is partnered with an Asset Management operating across the region in both Private and Public investments. Their portfolio extends across international markets across multiple asset classes.This opportunity will take on and lead an existing team with a well-established Asset Manager. The successful candidate will be able to contribute towards shaping and developing the finance function, with the opportunity to take ownership for how the function will look and operate moving forwards. The role as Financial Controller will oversea a finance team and hold experience in dealing with the DFSA, Corporate Finance and Asset management markets globally.

    Previously held a Head of Finance or Financial Controller position within DIFC or ADGM is essential (knowledge of FSRA/DFSA regulations is beneficial).This role will suit a finance professional who has experience leading finance teams for financial institutions with regional experience.The successful candidate will be able to build strong relationships both internally and externally – able to contribute towards the development of junior team members, and able to forge strong relationships with financial counterparts, clients, and banks. Applicants must hold either a CFA charter holder or relevant finance and accounting chartership (e.g. CPA / ACA / ACCA).

    Venture Search is an international banking & financial services search firm, combining technology and human skill to enhance all aspects of the hiring process.
    By combining advanced search technology and a market-leading team, we are able to attract the most talented candidates in the banking and financial services sector.
    Here at Venture Search, we are passionate about building world-class teams and delivering long-term recruitment solutions. Venture’s focus spans multiple facets of the global Financial Services industry, including Banking, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, Buyside, Fintechs, and Advisory firms. More

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    Fixed Income Analyst | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyRobert Half are exclusively working with an international family office with a diversified private equity portfolio.The Role* Daily monitoring of global macroeconomic news;* Generate and implement investment ideas in various asset classes – bonds, equities, financial derivatives, exchange-traded funds – ETFs, as well as other financial assets;* Provide strategic and tactical allocation by asset class / market sector / credit risk / duration, etc. in investment portfolios;* Monitor and provide investment update on the current portfolio holdings;* Update and customize Bloomberg templates for the investment purposes of the Family Office;* Prepare reports, notes, and presentations on a regular basis and produce ad-hoc reports on particular companies, industries or asset classes;* Monitor overall risk exposures of investment portfolios and provide relevant input to ensure concentration limits (e.g., by investment, country, counterparty, industry, etc.) are respected;* Experience with Bloomberg Port function to provide regular performance updates, scenario analysis and VAR-metrics.

    The Candidate* Bachelor/Master Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or other related fields.* At least 5 years of working experience in financial institution* Team player, being energetic to take challenges and able to work under pressure.* Proficiency in Bloomberg, Excel and PowerPoint.* Proficiency in English* Already located in DubaiSalary and Benefits* 35,000 DOE

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    Administrative Manager | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a family office (investment management & venture capital) in Dubai. They are looking to hire a brand-new position of an Administrative Manager.Client DetailsOur client is a family office (investment management & venture capital) in Dubai. They are looking to expand their team and so have presented a brand-new position of an Administrative Manager.Description* Handling all administrative functions that require priority, answering and following up on calls/inquires, ordering supplies, bookkeeping and maintaining an accurate management system* Managing official & legal documentations with confidentiality and professionally* Reviewing important documents before finalization: proofreading and editing various reports, contracts, leases and correspondences* Overseeing all legal documents from banks and other official entities, while reviewing the eligibility of the terms or liaising with the legal department whenever necessary* Maintaining accurate license files and reports; such as updating license renewals and closures* Handling conflicting matters in a professional manner and following through on project deadlines punctually* Liaising with various departments and external entities such as legal consultants, banks to ensure the process is a smooth one* Maintaining both digital and physical archiving of documents and reports* Guaranteeing compliance in accordance to policies and procedures related to office administration* Assisting the company in all development plans in relation to investments that frequently produce greater and risk-adjusted returns in both – public and private markets* Supporting in meeting preparations, managing calls and emails – ensuring everyone involved are well prepared and ready for any scheduled meetings/appointments* Handling bank accounts and payment arrangements; ensuring all invoices, direct debits are paid are accurate and paid on time* Organizing daily checks of account reconciliations, accurate records of the organization and assisting in cash flow projections for the following months* Managing expectations and negotiations with service providers and vendors* Delegating work to other support staff whenever required* Assisting the Family office with necessary support or other ad hoc tasksJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary. This is an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Manager to further progress their career with boutique investment firm in Dubai.

    Requirements:* Minimum five years of administrative experience with a family office/ boutique investment firm* Candidate that is comfortable working in a small office and understands the demanding nature of a family office* Western qualified candidates prepared* Strong organizational skills: ability to multitask and have excellent attention to detail while doing it* Experience in managing vast ranges of administrative and executive support – without the requirement of supervision

    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