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    Executive Assistant – Tax | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche ME. You’ll understand that Deloitte is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has received numerous awards in the last few years which include Best Employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).Our region encompasses diverse tax laws and is part of what makes a career in tax with Deloitte & Touche Middle East a truly stimulating experience. With many corporations operating across several borders, your knowledge of tax will be key to making sure our clients stay on the right side of tax laws and minimize their tax costs. Your people skills will also be engaged as you form a close working relationship with clients, while your technical knowledge will be stretched as you develop expertise across the board in consulting, business, finance and law to craft commercially sound solutions. As you gain experience, you will do so with the full support of a firm that believes in helping you grow and providing you with the skills to succeed.Our PurposeDeloitte 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 diversityDuring your tenure as an EA, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:Main responsibilities:Personal Assistant:• Assisting OMP in various office admin related matters• Supporting Leaders In their various daily requests(Timesheets, Expense claims, paying bills, applications, Visas)• Managing Leader’s daily logistics (client’s meetings and travel plans)• Managing partner’s agenda and client’s meetings.Events management:• Coordinating with vendors for quotations• Allocating venues, based on approved quotations• Organizing and supervising events• Addressing attendees and their requests• Coordinating travels and accommodation, logistics for attendees.Office daily operational tasks:• Catering when needed• Supervising and monitoring the admin support resources• Ensuring office Maintenance (printers, Pest control)• Managing procurements office supplies and stationaries (Audit-Tax)• Initiating and on boarding new vendors as per the office needs and policy• Monitoring vendors relationship and ensuring invoice compliance• Supporting Riyadh office compliances practice in terms of QRM and white listed vendors.• Monitoring courier delivery process on a daily basis.• Maintaining and managing office petty cash expenses and allocate costs.Key admin support:• Support governmental relation officer’s petty cash and expense charge cost.• Extended team support in the document translation process /when needed/• IT support( Maintaining cartridges log, Monitoring the flow of new computers).Team support:• Manage team travel plans and accommodation• Review expense claims before raising them to the finance• Managing CRM and opportunities and maintaining business cards.• Generating WIP,AR, cash receipts reports on a monthly basis.• Maintaining monthly reports for proposal submission and their status.• Supporting finance team working remotely from Dubai, Khobar, Jeddah (transfers, cheques)

    • Bachelor’s degree is a must • Demonstrated problem solving and strong written communication skills • Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels • Bilingual – Fluent in both English and Arabic

    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

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    Registered Office Nurse | A Leading Financial Organization in Qatar

    Employment:

    Contract

    Immediate hiring for Registered Nurse for a Reputed Office in Westbay, applicants in Qatar to applyWe are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Company in providing excellent health care to our office personnel. Your duty of caring for the employees in the office include tasks like creating and maintaining accurate patient records, administering medication and monitoring for side effects, recording vital signs, and reporting symptoms and changes in patient conditions.QCHP license are essential requirements for consideration. A professional, friendly attitude and effective communication skills are keys to becoming successful in this role

    – Candidates available in Qatar with transferable visa or family sponsorship- 5 days working in a week- Working hours 8:00am-5:00pm- Bachelors degree or Masters degree in nursing.- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff.- Basic computer skills.- Professional, friendly attitude.

    A leading Financial Organization in Qatar. More

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    SSU Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Provide accurate quarterly and annually report of SAMA.net• Enhance and develop the SAMA Circular depository• Enhance and maintain the regulations depository• Develop an effective reporting mechanism• Enhance and update the compliance share folder• Effectively communicate all of SAMA circulars and directives through the Head of Compliance to other departments• Submit and circulate all of required regulatory documents from and to SAMA without delay• Execute daily SAMA Net and Watheeq requests without delay giving priority to the Judicial Cases(1 day cases)• Safe keep the department records with effective tracking mechanism hardcopies and electronic copies• Prepare required reports as per the instructions of the head of compliance

    • Bachelor degree and above• 2 more years experience and on SSU/AML work in bank sector• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft office• Communication skills• English Language skills – speaking and writing• Handle multiple task under pressure

    Through its continuous endeavor and stable development, Industrial and commercial bank of China (the Bank) has developed into the top large listed bank in the world, possessing an excellent customer base, a diversified business structure, strong innovation capabilities and market competitiveness. The Bank has its presence in six continents, and its overseas network has expanded to 47 countries and regions.The Bank provides comprehensive financial products and services to 6,271 thousand corporate customers and 567 million personal customers by virtue of the distribution channels consisting of 16,092 domestic institutions, 426 overseas institutions and 1,545 correspondent banks worldwide, as well as through its E-banking network comprising a range of Internet and telephone banking services and self-service banking centers, forming a diversified and internationalized operating structure focusing on commercial banking business and maintaining a leading position in the domestic market in the commercial banking sector. In 2018, ICBC ranked the 1st place among the Top 1000 World Banks by The Banker, ranked 1st place in the Global 2000 listed by Forbes for the sixth consecutive year, and took the 1st place among the Top 500 Banking Brands of Brand Finance for the third consecutive year.

    ICBC pays great attention to business expansion in Middle East. It is the earliest Chinese bank to set up business institution in the area and also the Chinese bank with the largest number of institutions and the biggest business size in Middle East so far. Riyadh Branch is ICBC’s fifth branch in Middle East after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait. More

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    Support Specialist | Cloudscape Technologies

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Reporting to: Managing Director• Other interactions: Projects, Support, Customer Success• Number required: 1• Duration: Permanent• Desired start date: July 1st• Probation: 6 months• Working Hours: Sun – Thursday, 9 am – 6 PM• Travel requirements: Occasional travel to client sites within U.A.E• Other Benefits: Housing allowance, Transport allowanceMain responsibilities: • Provide L1 and L2 general software & hardware support to our clients and their business across all of the platforms that we implement but not limited to cloud-based software such Vend, Unleashed, Dear, Lightspeed, Goodtill & Xero. • This will be performed in a way to ensure the reported issues are resolved within our set SLA’sObjectives: • The Support analyst at Cloudscape will be responsible for providing L1 and L2 support to retail and F&B clients of Cloudscape. • This person will also help provide hardware support to the various retail and F&B brands that require onsite hardware installation and support.

    Salary:
    AED
    3,500 to 4,500
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Expected to have a working knowledge of technology systems and hardware like receipt printers, kitchen printers, iPads and PC.• Must possess an analytical thinking ability. • Must possess a good memory of how software, networks operating systems work• Must possess excellent listening and questioning skills, combined with the ability to interact confidently with clients to establish what the problem is and explain the solution• Should have a strong customer service focus• Should have attention to detail and abilities to prioritize tasks at hand

    Cloudscape Technologies is a leading cloud integration and advisory firm servicing businesses across Retail, Wholesale and Hospitality industries. With strong experience and backgrounds in retail and technology, Cloudscape strives to help business owners increase business efficiency and profitability by leveraging the best-in-breed cloud-based business applications across POS, CRM, Inventory Management and Accounting.

    With clients across the Middle East, we use a consultative process to assist with data migration, implementation, on-site training and support services. More

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    Company Formation Specialist | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyMy client is a leading independent provider of corporate services and assists with market entry, business (re)structuring, company formation and business support services throughout United Arab Emirates and in over 40 jurisdictions worldwide.They are seeking a talented professional to join their thriving Dubai office. Client-focused and service-oriented, who are eager to work in a fast- paced environment.The RoleThey are seeking Company Formation Specialists in their Dubai office. Applicants must have a successful track record of handling sophisticated client relationships and developing new business. The successful candidate will be a senior member of their local team with opportunities for career advancement.Responsibilities* Overall responsibility for increasing the level of fiduciary and corporate services business* Fee generation* Dealing with clients, professional intermediaries and relationship managers* Assisting prospective clients with the establishment of sophisticated corporate and fiduciary structures, both within and outside of the UAE* Providing support and expertise to Group offices* Maintaining ongoing client relationships with existing clients

    Required Experience* 2 to 7 years fee generation client-facing experience with an international trust company or company formation business.* Family office or tax practice of a law or accounting firm* Good Knowledge of the international tax environment, wealth planning and international business companies and trusts* Good knowledge of UAE free zone and offshore company lawKey Skills* Passionate individual committed to delivering their best in a very high paced and demanding work environment* Strong communication and presentation skills* Strong analytical and project management skills* Fluent in English* Able to work in predetermined systems and processes to maximize efficiencies* Comfortable with deadlines, budget and targets.* A team player, but able to work independently and to take the initiative* Keen attention to detailCompensation* An attractive compensation package is available and will be based upon the successful candidate’s relevant experience and overall suitability for the position+ commission.

    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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    Senior Relationship Officer, Corporate Islamic Banking | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:• Establish and maintain good relationships with key potential corporate & commercial clients, and develop these into successful, ongoing business relationships in order to establish a basis for potential business. Principal Accountabilities:• Process renewals and new credit proposals with close coordination with RMs. Process excess and isolated requests for existing customers in timely & professional manner.• Analyse and evaluate information given by the customer such as project reports, feasibility reports, balance sheets, cash flows etc. to structure the credit lines, balancing the risk and reward. • Establish good liaison with HO, Credits, COD, (LBD & Loans) & TFC departments for affecting corporate customer transactions with in defined TAT.• Establish good liaison with customers for their day-to-day banking requirements and professionally manage security documentation requirements. • Affecting regular communication with customers about account status i.e. expiry of facilities and other matters.• Visiting customers with RMs, whenever required, for analyzing their business requirements. • Monitor development and progress of WBG Institutional Banking – Islamic Banking deals and ensure quick action in case of any adverse development. Service & Quality• Professional quality of credit proposals and internal / external communication• Preparing new credit proposals in line with the defined policies & procedures• Process excess and isolated requests for existing customers with in defined TAT.• Proficient dealing with customer queries to provide appropriate solutions to enhance the customer satisfaction levels.People• Take active interest in self-development & competencies to hold higher responsibilities.Others• Develop competitor awareness to assess the extent to which the Bank’s products and services are competitive and to provide suitable feedback to Relationship Managers.

    Requirements:Education and Experience:• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Management/Administration• 2 to 3 years’ experience of Corporate/Commercial Banking in a capacity of corporate/commercial/SME relationship officer with at least one year exposure to Corporate/Commercial Banking in UAE.

    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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    Relationship Manager, SME Banking (Arabic Speaker) | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:• Professional management & maintenance of Business banking relations, in coordination with Business Area Manager/ HOCBB.Principal Accountabilities:• Maintain & manage an assigned portfolio with existing Business clients to retain & grow their banking relationships in a profitable manner and in line with assigned business growth targets.• Identify, solicit and acquire new Business clients in line with approved corporate strategies for Assets, Liabilities, Trade and Treasury Sales.• Negotiate appropriate credit lines in conformity with the Bank’s underwriting standards and risk adjusted targets after thorough analysis of information necessary for the preparation of a detailed credit proposal.• Making regular visits to clients for both monitoring and business generation purposes. Such visits to be recorded by way of call reports which are to include all pertinent information in a timely manner.• Conduct account planning with Client Service Team Members & cross selling other products & services to Business clients to ensure multi-product relationship and greater Share of wallet. Facilitating other lines of business in exploiting business opportunities through referrals to Wealth/Consumer Banking.• Establish effective & professional communication (both internal and external) to ensure turnaround time within designated parameters and higher client satisfaction levels.• Ensure timely and accurate credit administrations through timely completion of annual reviews and regular monitoring of financials, covenants and other parameters within the review cycle.• Comply with internal audit requirements in line with the policy guidelines, to ensure high standards of uniformity and consistency across the Bank • Keep abreast of developments in the local business environment to spot business opportunities. Contribute to the planning process in order to develop corporate business strategies.

    Requirements:Education and Experience:• Degree in Economics or Finance or Business Management• 4 – 6 years of experience in Business banking with 2-3 years of exposure to Business Banking in the UAE. • Ideally incumbent should have had exposure to one or more emerging markets.• Business acumen and ability to prepare plans and strategies are essential.• The ability to forge close relationships with external constituents as a senior representative of the bank.

    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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    Financial Analyst | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are currently supporting one of our development client’s, to identify a Financial Analyst, whom will join their finance team covering the commercial real estate portfolio and development pipeline. This Analyst role will be heavily focused towards the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) undertaking. Through the development of financial reporting capabilities, the role shall also be responsible for the production of reporting material, to assess business performance whilst also contributing to strategy review via MIS and commentary-based tools. This role shall focus on areas of financial modelling; to ensure areas of investment appraisals, forecasting and scenario analysis can be oversee and reported to commercial finance and project operations. In conjunction, the role will also take ownership of tracking any relevant market trends, economic policy and/or cost pricing factors being introduced, within any financial models, for management and strategy considerations.

    Our client will look to hire a finance-based graduate and junior professional with at least 4 years of experience within an FP&A type role; in conjunction the candidate shall demonstrate at least one year of experience within the commercial real estate and/or property development space. Candidates shall be Degree qualified and ideally working towards a professional finance and/or accountancy-based qualification. In combination, they shall also possess excellent Excel and reporting based skills along with an ability to deliver strong, concise and tailored financial information and analytical-based commentaries. Our client will also look for candidates whom can provide a knowledge level; linking to the Dubai property sector and the particular dynamics linking to this market segment. This will be critical to ensure that all variables, trends and market nuances can be factored-in within any areas of financial due-diligence (via models) and analysis for investment-based purposes.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More