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    PRO Cum Legal Compliance Coordinator | The Wheel of Fate

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Description:The Public Relations Officer cum Legal Compliance Coordinator plans the processes of the interaction with the government entities to ensure timely and accurate execution of all government relations transactions and activities. He acts as a liaison with government agencies to ensure that company affairs are handled expediently and that good relationship is built and maintained.Responsibilities: • Responsible for coordinating and liaising between the company and Government organizations/authorities and provide a key interface between the two.• Provide quick, efficient, and reliable services for all Government related jobs such as Employment Permits, Entry Visas, Medical Examinations, miscellaneous jobs related to Immigration, Ministry of Labor & Consulates, and Business Licenses to the company and its group, adhering to the regular amendments in rules and regulations within very short notices.• Respond effectively to the demands of the Businesses, employees, and their families to assist them with all government-related services.• Responsible to liaise with embassies / foreign diplomatic missions to enable business visits, when necessary• Liaise with UAE Immigration department in obtaining business entry visas for global business visitors, when necessary• Administer company and joint venture companies’ licenses and tax remittances with various UAE government authorities viz., Economic Department, Municipality, Chamber of Commerce and Ministry of Finance & Industries, etc.• Provide expert advice to business and employees on all visa formalities and all other government related procedures.• Accountable in maintaining accurate records for all above services.• The ever-changing government rules and regulations require the post-holder to be abreast of updates on information/documents and at times certain jobs have to be tacked efficiently without much notice.• Any TO-DO-NOW jobs always have to be evaluated, prioritized, and accomplished at short notices

    Requirements and Qualifications:• Bachelors degree in Law• Proven work experience as PRO for at least 5 years in the UAE, with knowledge in mainland visa, free zone and DIFC regulations is a must• Excellent command of English and Arabic language is mandatory for this position• A valid UAE driving license is a must• Good computer skills, well-organized and has high level of confidentiality

    The Wheel of Fate was established in 2021 in DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the WOF Holding Group. Its global headquarters is set up on the 114th floor of Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and there are a number of branches around the world.

    The Wheel of Fate is an international large-scale comprehensive enterprise group, taking equity investment as the core, relying on asset operation for development, taking asset management as capital advantage , and focusing on production, financing and investment for development. It is mainly engaged in real estate, finance, jewelry, trade, catering, clubs, car rental, and other industries. “Create Innovative Enterprise” has become the development mission of the company, and it strives to build a comprehensive industrial financial group. More

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    UAE National – Project Manager | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are recruiting for a UAE National – Construction Project Manager. They are seeking candidates who have experience managing large projects within construction, infrastructure and property. The candidate will contribute to the efficiency of the projects by providing professional and efficient reviews of construction decisions.Client DetailsOur client is a top tier government entity based in Abu Dhabi.Description* Managing a number of projects, in terms of scope, quality, cost and time, including developing, reviewing and approving construction drawings, materials, specifications, standards, data bases and managing the modifications* Enhancement of existing facilities to accommodate the growing needs of end users.* Act as an ultimate authority and ensure all projects are met within the contract requirements and within the project schedule and budget limit.Job Offer* Offering a competitive monthly salary + benefits * This is a confidential project working for the number one government entity in Abu Dhabi* Education allowance* Bonus

    * 6 + year’s experience as a Senior Project Coordinator or Project Manager* Extensive and demonstrable experience of managing and deploying large-scale projects* Experience with large scale infrastructure projects – AED 500 Mill and above* Bachelor’s in engineering (Civil, Mechanical etc. or any related field)* Fluent in writing and speaking in both Arabic and English is essential* Family book is required

    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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    FX Broker Account Manager | Mayfair Partners

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a FX CFD Broker who are growing their sales team and looking for a number of account managers, with at least 1 years experience and knowledge of Forex or CFD products, markets, MT4, MT5, or equivalent trading platforms. Qualified individuals will be selling a broad range of financial products and services to a diverse international client base and will have their own book of clients.

    Salary:
    AED
    10,000 to 12,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Previous industry experiences are a must.Sales skills and previous experience in the Forex, CFD or Financial Industry is a must.Book of Foreign Introducing Brokers, Money Managers, Retail or Professional clients Knowledge/Skills/Competencies are required as well as minimum of two years of experience in FOREX.Ability to thrive in a challenging and collaborative sales an environment that is fast-paced and subject to frequent change and to work effectively as a member of a team and share best practices, as well as a strong individual contributor.Knowledge of the organization’s operations, products, and services.Self-disciplined, self-motivated – requires a minimum supervision, well organized with good follow-up skills.Stay on top of the local and national economy and financial markets activity.Preferred Qualifications:· Knowledge of and established relationships within the FOREX industry· A deep understanding of the industry’s issues, a vision for its growth & a commitment to advance Forex strategies within the marketplaceFluency in English / Arabic / Hindi · Ability to monitor and analyze foreign exchange markets.· Ability to monitor and analyze and understand foreign exchange charts.

    Mayfair Partners are an International Executive Search and Recruitment Solutions consultancy based in Downtown Dubai. We are passionate about providing a superior service to clients. We service both established businesses and also advise those that are looking to set up a business in this region.

    Mayfair Partners was founded by three partners with combined recruitment experience of over 20 years. 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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    PowerSchool Coordinator | Canadian International School (CIS)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    CIS is currently recruiting for an experienced PowerSchool Coordinator to join.The PowerSchool Coordinator plays an integral role in the administration of the school and is primarily responsible for: (1) the proper enrollment of every student and (2) the integrity and smooth operation of the school’s Student Information System. The Enrollment/PowerSchool Coordinatordirectly enrolls students and collaborates with various departments to secure relevant information and submit required forms. The Enrollment/PowerSchool Coordinator also manages the school’s student information database, runs queries to extract information, coordinates data reporting and, trains/supports users.

    – Extensive working knowledge of Pearson’s PowerSchool/PowerTeacher;- Bachelor Degree in Information Systems or related subject;- 2 years experience in a similar role;- Experience in student enrollment and information systems;- Strong quantitative analytical skills;- Excellent communication skills;- Expert knowledge of excel, access and/or other data analysis software as well as complementary software;- Ability to integrate third party applications and databases is preferable;- Some knowledge of computer programming is desirable but not essential for this role.

    Welcome to a school that responds to the needs of 21st century expatriate students. We are living in an international community, so our school must provide a learning environment that cultivates the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to compete in an increasingly global society. Right from the embracing arch at the entrance of CIS, students, parents, teachers and staff know that they are walking into a facility that has been purposely designed for a community of learners to meet the demands of our international world.

    At CIS, the Alberta Program of Study provides the internationally renowned standards and curriculum framework to support Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL), a student-centered educational philosophy that has proven to increase students abilities to problem-solve. Students are presented a guiding question, and then must use their prior knowledge and skills to build direct and meaningful correlations to solve the problem. Math, English, Social Studies, Science, Information and Communication Technology, Fine Arts fuse as they are explored in real life contexts that demand and allow for multiple intelligences to shine. More

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    Senior Legal Consultant (Bilingual) | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for an Arabic Speaking senior qualified attorney/lawyer/solicitor (preferably admitted) to join at an Senior Consultant level in the Quality and Risk Management (QRM) team in the capacity of a Senior Legal Advisor in the Risk Advisory Business line, reporting to the Risk Advisory Risk Lead and indirectly to the Business Risk Leader.Responsibilities:Legal:- Primary reviewer for all Arabic contracts and legal documents;- Review ongoing projects on any lifecycle – legal, reputational or other risks,- Liaise with relevant leadership, functions or industries to ensure that legal risk has been identified, and recommend actions or safeguards to be implemented;- Provide legal and legal risk management advice on contract management, contracting risk and deal structuring;- Formulate legal opinion and disseminate as communication;- Interpretation and advice on legal documentation.Contract Negotiation:- Manage contractual landscape end to end from Opportunity until close-out of Engagement;- Assess legal implications of various opportunities and implementation for Engagements;- Prepare, review and modify contractual mediums to assist and support various delivery activities;- Negotiate, review and draft commercial legal documentation for business transactions.Contract Management:- Review, edit and negotiate Change Orders and Amendments to the Services Agreement;- Review, edit and negotiate basic contracts and other transactional documents (e.g. SOWs, NDAs, Change Orders, and Amendments) throughout the continuance of the Engagement;- Liaise with the Engagement management team, Quality Risk Assurance and internal Legal;- Interpret expectations, obligations, assumptions and provide a business analysis for consideration, and coordinate and document change;- Communicate expectations and standards with key stakeholders;- Protect interests, property, confidential information and marks;- Communicate and summarize contract and business deal proposition to present to leadership.Service and Product Risk Management:- Deep understanding of the different service and product offerings delivered in the Engagement together with their inherent risks;- Classifying, evaluating, and monitoring risks, and implementing mitigations for the risks identified.

    – Admitted Attorney / Solicitor / Barrister;- 4-6 years post qualification experience in reviewing Arabic & English documents (Contracts – Agreements) .- Experience in a reputable Legal Practice;- Prior Consulting experience preferential (other Big 4);- Arabic speaker is a MUST- the candidate should be able to fluently read and review Arabic and English legal documents.

    Deloitte is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.

    With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte’s more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

    Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.

    Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.

    Our Purpose

    Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

    Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

    Integrity
    Outstanding value to markets and clients
    Commitment to each other
    Strength from cultural diversity More