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    Engineer – MLOps | Group 42

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE, we Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IIAI) is a leading institute in AI Research and Engineering. As a subsidiary of G42, the biggest AI company in UAE, we are backed by the biggest Cloud and AI computing platform in the middle east.We are looking for a talented engineer interested in machine learning, data engineering and computing systems to join us at IIAI. As a MLOps engineer, you will build a product that serves as the base of all our business capacity. You will have major impact on our MLOps capabilities, from automating the retraining, tuning, monitoring, and deployment of ML models to the interfaces that allow various stakeholders, with their skills and role, to collaborate on ML projects.Impact on BusinessMLOps engineer will be developing and responsible for our AI platform, which is the base of all our AI services. Furthermore, this platform itself will be a core product of IIAI, to fundamentally change the AI ecosystem of UAE and the world.Job Responsibilities- Develop, deploy and maintain our latest AI Platform on prem and on cloud.- Lead our scientists and engineers to turn the algorithm into concrete solutions – something the clients can run, test and use.- Debugging, performance profiling, and optimization of the ML pipelines, and even the whole solution. This includes pipeline level, module level, system-level inspection.- Monitor, account, and consult on the resource usage, both hardware, and human cost. Aka, performance with cost in mind.- Collaborate with our partners, vendors around the world to achieve common goals. This includes a few meetings at night. Rest assured, we are result-oriented – meet as necessary.- Document and track all systems, pipelines, and best practices.

    Honest, trustworthy, a can-do attitude.- BS / MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.- 2+ years of post-MS or 4+ years of post-BS work experience. – Hands-on experience on complete ML pipelines (better in NLP), from data preprocessing, (re)training, inference to serving. Excel in at least one component.- Hands-on experience with popular ML frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and more ‘pipeline oriented’ systems like MLflow and KubeFlow.- Reasonable knowledge of (distributed) computing systems. This includes command line, Linux, network model, CUDA, schedulers (Kubernetes), containers (Docker).- Reasonable knowledge of (web) software development. This includes data structures, basic algorithms, version controlling (git), backend-frontend systems.- Proficient in Bash, Python, YAML / JSON, and English.

    Group 42 is an Abu Dhabi based artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing company, uniquely positioned in the national ecosystem to develop and deploy holistic and scalable AI solutions.

    • Industry Solutions: experienced team of data scientists and engineers based in Abu Dhabi.
    • Fundamental AI research, through our subsidiary the Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IIAI), on AI, big data and machine learning.
    • Cloud Computing Infrastructure: the largest and most powerful Cloud Computing capability in the region.
    • Multidisciplinary and diverse team.

    G42 has an active and extensive partnership network, connecting leading international organizations who complement our ecosystem and support our vision. Our partnerships range from strategic teaming agreement, joint ventures, to direct investment by G42. More

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    Lawyer with Office of the General Counsel – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryThe ME Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Team operates across all lines of service and across the region to provide legal advice and support on a day-to-day basis to client-facing teams, with the goal of supporting the operation and growth of the business whilst taking appropriate risk decisions. There are dedicated subject matter experts in each of the sub functions within the OGC team who are available to support and consult with partners and engagement teams on all legal, structural and dispute-related queries.The lawyer hired for this position must operate with a pragmatic mindset and be solution-oriented, with substantial experience in regulatory/litigation matters as well as corporate transactions. He or she must demonstrate an ability to balance risks identified with maintaining a commercial outlook in the approach to answering queries. The role is more than just following policies or processes and includes being flexible in applying business judgment, understanding of the business, its operations, products, and services. The lawyer should have deep relationships with partners and other senior engagement team members within the business. Primary duties and responsibilities Financial – Adheres to the OGC Budget. Customers – Support the ME Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and ME General Counsel (GC) on litigation, and corporate, commercial and regulatory KSA matters. – Support KSA Partners on a daily basis on queries and contentious matters. – Provide advice and support in relation to KSA regulatory matters, including providing interpretations of law and regulation to engagement teams to help them understand how regulations apply to the firm and to client engagements. – Provide support on commercial and transactional matters. – Take responsibility for the firm’s response to regulatory inquiries and investigations in KSA, and act as the primary liaison with the regulators, public prosecutors, law enforcement and any other authorities as required following discussions with and guidance by the ME CRO and/or ME GC. – Provide advice and support in dealing with liquidators and bankruptcy situations involving clients or ex-clients. – Support on significant litigation matters, by leading on the internal investigations required in relation to litigation matters, and supporting in reviewing pleadings and filings, and working with technical experts. – Provide updates to and work closely with Global firm R&Q and Global OGC teams as well as PwC UK OGC, on significant adverse matters. – Provide advice to engagement teams and LoS R&Q teams on all legal related areas of risk during an engagement lifecycle. – Liaise with other R&Q functions such as Independence, Compliance, AML etc for specialist advice. – Build relationships with the relevant LoS R&Q Leader, other R&Q Leaders, and LoS / IFS Partners and engagement teams. – Meet with the allocated LoS R&Q / IFS Leader to discuss key findings, areas of concerns and / or gather feedback. – Consult and escalate to the LoS R&Q Leader / OGC ME General Counsel as necessary.

    Internal Process – Produce guidance, templates, and update policies and procedures as necessary. – Provide support and lead on sensitive regulatory matters. – Review and redesign processes if needed. – Provide support to OGC projects as needed. – Ensure compliance with the relevant PwC Network standards, policies, and procedures. Learning & Growth – Meet with relevant business stakeholders and LoS R&Q Partners regularly to ensure optimal relationships. – Responsible for the continuing professional development of self and team members. – Contribute to an environment of teamwork within the R&Q team. – Act as a key resource and liaise with other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Cold Room Technician | Excelsior Group ME

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our Prestigious FMCG client is looking for Cold Room Technician to join their office in Seychelles. Incase if this interest you kindly share a copy of your updated CV with the latest photograph on it.Salary: USD 900 (Plus Food Allowance, Shared Bachelors accommodation, Transportation, Employment Visa)Job Description:• Repairing, installing and troubleshooting refrigeration systems• Handling installation of refrigeration system and components, refrigerant charging and storage of food in the cold storage room by maintaining storage parameter.• Maintaining refrigeration equipment’s and components • Designing and construction of cold storage facility • Performing preventative maintenance in order to avoid future problems or breakdowns• Maintaining storage parameters such as temperature and relative humidity in food processing units

    Salary:
    USD
    900
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: Transportation, Accommodation, Visa, Food Allowance,

    Qualifications• Minimum of OND and SSCE• Knowledge of refrigeration principles, techniques and practices • Skilled in carrying out the methods to check the effectiveness of storage system• Skilled in handling the control parameters and parameter range for cold storage of various types of food• Skilled in the methods to control temperature and humidity in cold storage facility• Basic knowledge of recording and maintaining the food stored in cold storage facility• Experience in FMCG Company is mandatory

    Excelsior is a bespoke HR and recruitment consultancy, specialising in the Security, Facilities Management, Education and Automotive sectors. Excelsior provides a high quality, reliable and affordable solution to companies in these sectors.

    Exciting opportunities and market insights will be regularly posted on this page. If you are a talented individual looking for a change, then our highly experienced Consultants are ready to match you with an exciting new career opportunity. More

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    Specialist Recruiter | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Specialist Recruiter- ME regionForming part of the Middle East Recruitment team and based in Dubai, this position requires those with an extensive recruitment background and a highly engaging and proactive approach to sourcing candidates at Consultant level with typically 4-7 years of industry experience. Directly targeting both passive and active individuals in the region in line with the overall strategic recruitment objectives and diversity targets (such as minority groups and GCC nationals as per government mandates), this global top tier management consultancy is seeking the highest caliber of recruitment specialist with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, able to work in a fast paced and highly pressured environment to produce strong results and promote the employer brand across the entire region. You will act as a management consultancy industry specialist and provide end to end recruitment support techniques via LinkedIn and digital avenues to map and attract high caliber candidates into the region. Constantly tracking data and the status of candidates you will analyse this information to encourage best practices and improvements for the future, sharing this with the team to develop strong working relationships, encourage a collaborative approach and monitor the competition. As you will be screening applicants and utilizing psychometric testing to provide personality traits and insights, you will constantly review these processes and keep up with recruitment and industry technology trends. Building a quality pipeline of talent and seeing these individuals through to official offer, you will be a highly visible and interactive individual with all concerned. Working collaboratively with peers in the Middle East region to ensure consistency and brand conformity with regards to careers and candidate industry event execution, this is a highly collaborative recruitment position across all levels of seniority, where you will be a true brand ambassador.

    Excellent communication and a high level of tenacity is required in this role and it is expected that you will have a minimum of 3-4 years of recruitment experience in order to be selected for this position. Degree educated and a consistent recruitment career history where you are engaging with internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis is essential to achieve a high level of success. Those from a professional services or recruitment agency background are exceptionally advantageous and you will be rewarded with a highly supportive and motivated team, career growth and stability.

    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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    Head of Accounting and General Ledger | Panda Retail Company

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Responsibility of this role is to• Ensure the deadline of monthly reporting with accuracy to top management and to the Savola Group. • Monitor the progress of the external auditor and provide the appropriate justification on the significant transactions to external auditor in accordance of International Accounting Standard and Panda internal accounting policy/SOP. • Monitor and review the general ledger of all the companies within the Panda Group to ensure that accuracy and completeness of the record. • Ensure that all the sub-unit are following the policy and SOP as approved by Board of Director. • Monitor and review to ensure that Panda is compiled by International accounting framework. • Overall accountability for managing Zakat and Tax risk within the organization and ensuring risks are being managed and / or mitigated as per the Panda risk strategy • Mitigates all compliance risks by ensuring all actions are followed up in a timely manner and closed with approval from relevant stakeholders • Monitor the regular reporting mechanisms to communicate the status of compliance with VAT legislation • Monitor and establish the appropriate control on accounting and reporting of Account Receivable of overall company which includes mainly tenant receivables and credit sale. • Monitor E-commerce Sales / Online Sales and Receivable from start to end, starting with Customer Creation till Receivable collection.Functional Accountabilities: General Ledger and Reporting: • Monitor the month end period closing activity and ensures that all the financial numbers are reports to top management and Savola on agreed timeline with accuracy and completeness. • Review the Annual consolidated, standalone, and Quarterly financial statement of the Panda Retail Companies and its subsidiaries and ensures that all the relevant requirements of the International Accounting Standard with respect of accounting treatment and disclosures are fulfilled. • Monitors and reviews the books of Savola Owned Company such as Al Matoun International and submit the financial statement of the Company to Savola Finance Team. • Monitors the progress of external audit and provide the appropriate justification of the accounting treatment to resolve the external audit concern. • In case external audit raise the observation, understand the observation of the external auditor and make the appropriate action plan to resolve the observation and present to the Head of Finance/ CFO. • Monitor and ensures that all the requirements of Savola Finance team are fulfill on time. • Monitor the IFRS implementation project and propose the road map of the implementation with the estimated impact on the company. • Support Internal audit team and provide them all the required detail/ information which they need for the review of the internal control of the finance department. • Make a follow up mechanism of all the external and internal audit observations. • Monitor and review the Chart of Account of the Companies and ensure that SOP is followed in case of and amendment in Chart of Account. • Review detail schedule of each account of the GL with the support of GL and Statutory manager and raise the concern to relevant manager if any deficiency of accounting treatment is noted. • Review the monthly reported result of Panda Egypt and raise the quires to Finance Egypt team on the accounting matters. • Monitor in detail the finance cost center activities and proposes the adjustment in error is noted.• Review the Related parties register and ensures that all the related parties keep balances and transactions detail are reported to Savola Finance Team on monthly basis. • Review the Article 71 report and ensure that all the legal report is been fulfill and take the declaration of their shareholding from each board members and submits to the external auditor for their review. • Support Financial Controller in preparation of special request to be submitted to Board of Director/CEO. • Review capital adequacy requirement of each company on monthly basis and in case of breach of capital requirement inform to management with appropriate action plan. • Review service level agreement among subsidiaries and with the group. • Support Financial Controller in implementation of Oracle and submit all the information related to GL and reporting to Oracle Team.Review every purchase request (PR) which is raise on finance cost center and give the approval as per delegation of authority. Zakat and VAT: • Monitor and ensures that returns are file ahead of time and avoid any delay fines.• Monitor the GAZT audit on either zakat, withholding tax and VAT on timely manner and provide them appropriate responses. • Review the monthly Withholding Tax and VAT return • Reviewing the analysis of all non-resident suppliers for services only to check which service is costing the most WHT expenses • Responsible to answer all the queries from authority in timely manners • Monitor the issue log on any issue regarding with Zakat and Tax and ensures that appropriate action plans are developed by the zakat manger. • Ensures that all the appropriate controls are developed to meet the requirement of the GZAT. Account Receivables: • Monitor and reviews the Sub-Lease Rental Income/ Receivable are being recognized as per the tentent agreement. • Monitor and review Sallati Cards B2B & B2C business and ensure that proper “Controls” are in place and proper procedures are being followed in charging the Cards to rule out any risk of duplicate/fake charging. • Review all the required reconciliation with sub-ledger to GL. • Managing and controlling E-Comm / Online Credit Sales/ Receivable. • Participate in meetings with E-Comm/ Project Team with third party to discuss and agree on the business terms related to AR. • Review the agreements from financial aspect and raise any concerns. • Review and ensures all the periodic reconciliation with the customers are performed. • Monitor the collection against the receivables and raised the matter of delay in recovery to the higher management

    Education • ACCA/CA/ICAEW/Master’s in Accounting and Finance or equivalent professional qualification.Experience, Skills & Competencies • Minimum 5 years of experience in similar capacity or have 7 years’ experience of working in big four audit firm. • Understanding and in-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS). • Ability to research and interpret the accounting standards and local regulations. • Strong intellectual capabilities and analytical skills to solve complex accounting problems. • Leadership and time management skills especially in achieving stiff deadlines. • Effective interpersonal skills to develop and conserve successful relations with external auditor and Savola Finance team. • Sound communication skills both written and verbal.

    Panda was founded in 1978 as one of the most important organizations in the retail sector in Saudi Arabia. In 1994, Panda merged with Azizia Company then in late 1998 Azizia Panda United was acquired by Savola Group, one of the largest diversified conglomerates in MENA region, Azizia Panda United became the retail sector of Savola and started its journey to become the leading food retailer in the region. In 2008,

    This acquisition has aided Panda in its growth and expansion by having the largest market share in the Saudi retail sector.

    The first new format of Hypermarket was opened in Riyadh city in 2004. In 2006, Panda moved forward with its regional expansion by opening its first store in Dubai. In 2008, more numbers of stores were operating under the name of Panda when Savola Group acquired “Giant” supermarkets in Saudi Arabia and merged them with Panda. One year later in 2009, Panda has landed another great success by acquiring all Geant stores in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

    In 2014 the company name was changed from Azizia Panda United to the Panda Retail Company. And another big step in the expansion plan was achieved when Panda opened it hypermarket in Egypt in the year of 2015. These big steps have raised Panda share in the retail sector from 7% to more than 8%. Today Panda is the largest food retailer in the Middle East owns more than 400 branch of panda Super, Panda Hyper and Pandati in Saudi Arabia & Egypt making it the largest retail company that offering its services to more than 400 million visitors annually. More

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    Receptionist | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Based at our client’s highly prestigious corporate DIFC office, an opportunity has arisen to provide reception and administrative support within this Private Office group. This position requires a candidate with exceptional English skills and presentation. You will provide support to the office regarding all incoming visitors, internal meetings, general queries, and business continuity. The role is the first point of point of contact for all telephone calls and visitors, many of which will be high net worth individual clients, senior government officials and leading international business leaders. It is therefore essential that you are well presented and accustomed to handling people at all levels of seniority. It is also expected that you will manage the conference room and private offices, ensuring they are prepared with refreshments and equipment in advance. You will take charge of confidential document collation, couriers, stationery and pantry supplies and ensure extremely high standards of housekeeping within the reception area and overall office. As you will provide support to the Executive Assistant with any additional administrative work you should possess strong MS office skills including Excel and PowerPoint and have experience in travel management.

    To be successful in this role you should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role with excellent customer service background. The correct work ethic, personality and overall attitude is very important to our client. You will be an individual with a positive outlook and high energy. This is a complex and self-motivated environment, so candidates need to be able to work quickly, autonomously, and professionally.Corporate appearance and immaculate presentation are also key in representing this DIFC client.

    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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    Board Secretary | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Reporting directly to the Chairman of the Board we have a requirement for a Board Secretary for Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC and subsidiaries and an effective service for Chairman, the Board, the Board Committees, all Directors and CEO. We require an UAE national with excellent writing skills in English & Arabic as well as an interest in Finance & Banking. Communication, organisation and presentation skills are of the highest importance. • The primary responsibilities will be to provide integrated company secretarial support for the Chairman, the Board and all Board Committees;• Prepare the agenda for all meetings of the Board and Board Committees; • Prepare the minutes for meetings of the Board and Board committees as well as Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) of shareholders, ensuring the distribution of all minutes within time periods agreed with the respective chairman. • Board and Board Committee minutes will record the attendance of members at meetings;• Ensure prompt notification of Board decisions and resolutions adopted by the Board and Board Committees to the CEO and senior management, tracking the implementation of these decisions and resolutions;• Form close and effective relationships with key members of senior management and departments, such as the CFO, GM PBG, GM CCIBG, GM Islamic Banking, Head of Treasury and ALM, Head of Credit and any others agreed with the CEO, in order to facilitate implementation of company secretarial duties;• Process attendance and remuneration for all Board Members including Board and Board Committee sitting fees, ensuring necessary approval is obtained and payment made;• Provide proactive legal entity management of all companies within the CBD Group,• Ensure the provision of company secretarial support and corporate governance advice to the Bank’s subsidiaries;• Ensure compliance by the Bank and all companies within the CBD Group with all statutory, listing or regulatory requirements and returns including DFM, SCA, Dubai Economic Department and the Central Bank of UAE requirements. • This will include requirements related to filings, maintenance and safe-keeping of statutory records and corporate documents, minutes, lists of Directors, lists of shareholders, Memorandum & Articles of Association resolutions as well as day-to-day legal and regulatory compliance;• Make necessary arrangements for the AGMs and EGMs of the shareholders of the Bank in accordance with the Articles of Association, requirements of the law and prevailing regulation regarding the voting process;• In conjunction with other relevant stakeholders, proactively support the production of the Bank’s Annual Report;

    Requirements• Degree in Law or Finance or business from a recognized and well-regarded University• Previous experience of being a Board Secretary preferred but not essential • Interest in Banking or Finance would be advantageous • Excellent command of English and Arabic language• Planning and organizing skills• Report writing skills• Communication skills

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Marketing Manager | IC Markets

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Liaise with key accounts and distributors to plan and execute campaigns that grow sales through multiple channels online and offline• Plan and execute campaigns to increase online sales through available channels, including social media and email marketing• Liaison with our public relations and social media teams• Influencer and partner management to achieve business objectives• Event coordination, including annual trade expos and consumer events• Develop B2B and B2C marketing materials, including copywriting and editing for blogs, sales material• Report on performance and be accountable for keeping the ball rolling across channels

    • 5-6 years’ experience• Financial marketing experience preferred• Excellent leadership and project management skills• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills• Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively• An organised self-starter with initiative who gets stuff done• Attention to detail and excellent follow up skills• A passion for data to optimize our marketing efforts• Commercially minded with the ability to adapt to changing market conditions• Experience in the financial industry is a plus• Knowledge of automation software for the customer journey like HubSpot and salesforce is a plus.

    IC Markets is a market-leading online retail trading platform that offers trading instruments, including currencies, stocks, commodities, futures, bonds, and digital assets. IC Markets offers its clients cutting-edge trading platforms, low-latency connectivity, and superior liquidity.

    Our management team has significant experience in the Forex, CFD and Equity markets. It is this experience that has enabled us to select the best possible technology solutions in the market. More