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    Private Equity Accountant/Fund Accountant | Venture Search

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client, a UAE based private equity group is hiring for a Finance Manager/Fund Accountant with experience in fund accounting and financial reporting for funds. This role would suit an individual with experience working for either a global investment firm, large real estate investment firm, or global fund services firm. The successful candidate would like have trained within a Big 4 accounting firm in a developed market, and hold an ACA/ACCA/CPA chartership or similar.The role:• Financial reporting and management accounts for the funds and it’s subsidiaries/SPVs• NAV calculation and reporting• Plan and coordinate with external auditors for statutory audits• Provide analysis and reporting on valuation of assets• Preparation of financial information for investor updates and investor packs

    The candidate:• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA)• Big 4 trained • Excellent knowledge of IFRS• 5+ years experience in accounting for a private equity firm/real estate investment firm/global fund services firm• Must be willing to be based in Dubai

    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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    Digital & Marcom Marketing Manager | Stanley James

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently recruiting a Digital & Marcom Marketing Manager on behalf of a leading payments company based out of Bahrain. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the strategy & implementation of marketing activities as the business continues on an upward growth trajectory.

    Applications are sought from those with 6-10 years of experience in sales & marketing. You will have worked in a service industry that focused on high subscriber growth targets and have 1-3 years of experience in motivating & leading teams. It is essential that you have experience in digital products and mobile app marketing focusing on consumers. It is highly advantageous to have experience in FinTech and launching new applications.

    Stanley James is a privately owned recruitment business with offices in both Dubai and Cape Town allowing us to have global reach and a strong presence across EMEA and APAC. We have an expert team of recruitment specialists that are people centric, knowledgeable and driven to connect talent across all corporate functions. We are the partner of choice for SMEs, niche industry specialists and enterprises across the Technology, Financial Services, Management Consultancy, Legal, Construction & Engineering and Energy & Oil Gas sectors.

    We typically recruit a wide range of skillsets across all corporate services, front/back office functions and commercial leadership teams. This includes Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, C-Level/Leadership, Business Change, Operations, Special Projects and Business Support Services. More

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    Senior Network and Security Engineer | A Leading Internet Service Provider In Saudi Arabia

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Core network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.• Upstream and backhaul links design, implementation, and troubleshooting.• Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN).• Monitor network performance and integrity.• Suggest and implement improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability.• Support field and support engineers for Network implementations and troubleshooting.• Maintain Network security and stability.• Communicate with customers when needed.• Interact with customers to negotiate solutions and implement new ideas into business process.• Maintain complete technical documentations.

    • BSC in computer Engineering or Computer Science or Telecommunications.• Previous experience on Internet Service Provider environment.• Strong Experience in Advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS), MPLS (L2VPN/L3VPN), Advanced switching, QoS, SDWAN solutions.• Strong Experience in Next generation firewalls implementation and troubleshooting (Cisco, FortiNet, Palo-Alto, Sophos…).• Familiar with fiber optic technology and transport networks.• Experience with implementation and administration of Network Access Control Solutions.• A very good understanding of Network monitoring, analysis.• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work in both an individual and team capacity.• Strong team leading capabilities.• 7+ years of relevant experience.Required Certificates:• CCIE R&S or CCIE SP or CCIE DataCenter LAB Certificates.• FortiNet or Cisco Security Certifications is plus.• CEH, CISSP, or security Certifications are plus.

    A Leading Internet Service Provider in Saudi Arabia. More

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    Enterprise Solution Architect | HR Source Consulting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Summary: The Enterprise Solution Architect will design and manage the integration of the enterprise solutions to be deployed as part of the Digitization Vision.Job Purpose: • Building and integrating information systems to meet the department’s needs.• Assessing the software applications architecture currently in place and working with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it.• Design and create the integration platform to ensure the seamless integration between systems / functions• Providing supervision and guidance to development teams.• Create automated service system to monitor and manage the integrations • Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed.• Informing various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented.• Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have.• Providing updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs, and budgets.Duties and Responsibilities: • Execute Enterprise Data and System Integration Strategy• Collaborate with Business areas and cross functional Enterprise Architects to fully understand business needs and provide strategic consultation and translate requirements into solution architecture and design roadmap• Partner with developers, architects, other technical team members and database administrators to design and develop high performing data solutions and maintain consistent development functions• Design/Implement Enterprise Data Access Patterns• Consult with teams as needed on initiatives and provide tactical direction as well as provide architecture considerations on legacy solutions• Understand and influence business requirements and strategies across the enterprise suite of products and enterprise programs.• Collaborate with business Customers on development of initiatives to achieve business objectives. Formulate innovative alternatives.• Collaborate with business Customers to ensure business processes align to business process architecture and support systems alignment to Enterprise Architecture. Identify optimization opportunities.• Support business in the resolution of critical issues related to system or business processes. Identify workarounds to bypass immediate pain points. Develop strategies for irreversible corrective actions.• Negotiate scope decisions to ensure balance between architecture, enterprise, program / project and business objectives. Articulate and communicate trade-offs.• Negotiate and execute critical vendor relations in support of systems and architecture.• Assist business in identification of vendor solutions by maintaining an in-depth knowledge of vendor products and capabilities• Document solutions from both a technical and business perspective • Lead experimental builds of small POCs that align to business objectives • Define the architecture in support of reusable capabilities that can be federated in other affiliates

    Skillset:• Minimum 10 years of Enterprise Architect experience;• 4+ years of lead role in designing and deploying the architecture with SAP (preferable) as backbone• Technical architecture, including: Solution architecture of multi-tier applications and integrations specifically on the Microsoft/.NET stack/ ALM tools (Jira, TeamCity, TFS, Git, etc.)/SAP• Solution infrastructure, including recommending and validating servers, databases, load balancing, performance metrics, etc. in a Microsoft/Windows/IIS/SQL Server environment• Outstanding knowledge of three layers of systems – Frontend, Middle layer, and Backends• Working knowledge of MS office and program management software (e.g. Basecamp, MS Project etc.)• Proficiency with Agile or similar development practices.

    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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    Staffing Specialist | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Role:The Staffing Specialist will work closely with the leadership team and the talent team to manage the consultants staffing, focusing on allocating the right individuals to the right projects to meet business needs while optimising individuals’ professional development.Key responsibilities:* Staff consulting case teams in a timely and appropriate manner by balancing individual professional developmental needs with client needs and the best interests of the firm.* Engage with consulting staff regularly to understand current PD needs, future aspirations and staffing preferences* Recommend allocation of available resource to projects; track investment made and expected ROI* Manage Partners and Managers around staffing decisions – including proactive and thoughtful dialogues* Managing Performance watch processes for underperforming consultants.* Ensure that staffing processes, policies and communications are consistent, transparent, understood and fair for all stakeholders* Ensure staffing databases are accurate and up to date

    The Candidate:Personal Attributes:* Professional and approachable* Able to deal with highly confidential information* Proactive, confident and motivated* Excellent communication skills in all situations with customers (partners and managers) and consulting staff* Presentable, discrete and diplomatic* Sound judgment and objectivity* Ability to make high quality decisions effectively* Commercial and sound business judgementRequirements: * Must come from a professional services organisation* Should have global exposure* Degree educated

    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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    Finance Manager | Black Pearl Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A new opportunity has come up with a financial services company in Dubai. Our client is looking for a Finance Manager. Reporting to the CEO, you will have the responsibility to analyze the daily financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans.Your other responsibilities will include:Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff .Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should takeMaintain the financial health of the organization.Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.

    To be successful on this role, you need to meet the following criteria:BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or EconomicsProfessional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plusShould be in a leading role and previously worked as a financial analystExtensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patternsProficient user of finance softwareA solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principlesWorking knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulationsTo view other vacancies we have, please check our website (www.blackpearlconsult.com) and follow us on our social media accounts – LinkedIn / Facebook / Twitter / InstagramDisclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office at +9712 622 55 03 or drop us a message on our website – www.blackpearlconsult.com.

    Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider
    that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.

    Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.

    Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market. More

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    Legal Assistant | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Supporting the Head of Legal and their Legal Counsel of this dynamic and progressive healthcare solutions provider, the Legal Assistant will form an integral part of the team. Based in Dubai, the organisation operates across a vast array of international territories. Key responsibilities will be reviewing, negotiating, and amending complex legal contracts, attending meetings on behalf of the Head of Legal and taking minutes and acting in her stead when required. Full diary support to both team members and tracking, filing, and managing the corporate legal books. Extensive research capability is a must and excellent written skills are required. Our client works in countries where the legal language is English and as such, a native English speaker is required for this role. The role will require traditional legal administrative support, project planning and internal and external policy drafts, but the breadth of responsibility will go much deeper, and the individual will have the ability to develop in the role, with the full support for the Head of Legal and wider team.The team have a strong commercial legal background with great depth of experience; they are fully engaged in the business at all levels; for the right individual this role represents an exciting opportunity to be involved in international and political legal frameworks and to liaise with significant international public organizations globally.

    The successful applicant will either possess an LLB or an advanced Legal vocational qualification (e.g., ILEX) with at least four years of experience, ideally working in-house for an international service group. Law firm experience may also be considered. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including social competency and strong cross-functional communication, coupled with high energy and the ability to be engaged both inside and outside of normal business hours on occasion is required. Additionally, a strong understanding of the global and political landscape would be advantageous.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Retail Banking Executive | M&M Marketing Management

    Employment:

    Full Time

    M and M Marketing Management L.L.C. is currently hiring Sales Officer. The candidate will be promoting Retail banking products (Credit cards/Personal Loans) for a leading Banking sectors for our Dubai and Abu Dhabi location.We are currently seeking experienced and energetic Sales Executive in retail banking with minimum of 1 Year Experience in UAE. (preferably in CC/Loans)Responsible to identify and selling the retail banking products i.e. credit cards and personal loans to potential customers.Cultivating solid relationships with major customers to ensure a continuous flow of sales revenue.Identifying promising prospects through cold-calling, networking, and customer referrals.Should maintain accurate up to date sales pipeline and forecasts.Candidate should be well versed with regulatory compliance, internal policies and procedures.Strong Personality and Excellent Selling Skills.Strong Communication and Relationship Building skills.Should be target oriented and self-initiatorKindly share your cv to depika@mandm-marketing.ae

    • Candidate should be target oriented, self-initiator with Strong personality and excellent selling skills.• Knowledge of UAE banking market.• Outgoing and Dynamic Sales Officers with experience in Credit Cards or Personal Loan.• Identify potential customers through databases, cold calling, follow up leads and telephone/personal contacts etc

    M&M Marketing Management LLC is incorporated in UAE with 3 offices in Dubai located in ideal locations. The staff consists of 100+ highly experienced employees whose skills and experience collectively cover a very broad segment of the market area.

    M&M provides Back Office and Outsourcing Services such as Operations, Credit Control, Sales, Collections etc. for major Banks and Financial Institutions in the UAE. More