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    Working Capital Project Lead | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Working capital management in the MENA region is charged with helping our partners to deliver exceptional client service whilst taking care of the firms own cash and liquidity. We are looking for an exceptional project manager to join this new team to drive adoption of best practice processes and procedures across activities including credit risk monitoring, billing, cash collections and dispute resolution.The opportunity This is an opportunity to join a new team and to help formulate the future of working capital management in the MENA region. We are looking for someone who has technical expertise within working capital management together with the communication skills to engage stakeholders and the intellectual curiosity to want to find out why things have gone wrong and what we can do about it. Your key responsibilities – Orchestrate targeted interventions triggered by working capital performance issues: for major inventory balances, where issues are leading to protracted billing lead times and/or cash collections problems initiate PPAP-level client action planning and subsequent progress chasing of engagement teams and cross-functional action owners to agreed deadlines within client action plans – Coordinate working capital governance ‘drumbeat’ across region: building and executing the routine activities which highlight performance on a daily/weekly basis, triggering interventions; arranging ‘worst performer calls’ and follow-ups, distributing communications such as weekly bulletins, league tables – Project manage several key working capital initiatives across MENA: for projects planned including (i) client payment terms transition into Mercury (ii) change management associated with gCollect deployment into 13 countries; and (iii) transition of activity between local, near shore and onshore teams – Facilitate regular GCSP/Account Leader surgeries to support x-SL coordination: to build harmonization across the region, to promote shared learning and to dirve towards best possible billing and collections outcomes, ensure all service lines and subservice lines benefit from the knowledge, influence and connections of GCSPs and SL account leaders set-up and facilitate regular client-level sessions attended by PPAS and engagement teams

    Skills and attributes for success – Project management : with experience of project managing small and large projects, across cross-functional team, multiple geographies taking responsibility for end-to-end project lifecycle including stakeholder management, risk and issues management, developing and monitoring plans and milestones, budgeting progress and benefits tracking and communications – Stakeholder influenc e: having developed process revisions, ideas on how to manage working capital more effectively or requirements for new ways of working, you will get the opportunity to present to senior stakeholders and so will need to be comfortable presenting to those audiences and able to influence audiences towards calls to action – Intellectual curiosity : in an environment of complex processes, complex client organisations, different cultural norms and practices and teams managing multiple priorities all having an impact on the success of working capital management, the dogged determination to explore problems to find out why they occurred and then develop processes, procedures and controls towards sustainable solutions is a critical success factor for this team – Working capital management : a financial background, with high levels of expertise in our internal engagement, billing and collections processes will enable the incumbent to navigate complex situations and develop processes, procedures and controls To qualify you must have – Graduate or higher degree in finance, business or related field – 5 + years of finance experience, with particular emphasis on working capital, credit risk, billing and collections – 5+ years of project management experience – Knowledge of our engagement lifecycle with a deep understanding of our billing and cash collection processes – Unparalleled drive to identify root cause issues and support remediation efforts, through a relentless problem-solving ethos Ideally, you will also have – Expert ability to influence engagement teams, partners and senior leaders towards accepting harmonised processes and procedures – In-depth understanding of EY’s service offerings – Experience of leading change in a complex matrix organisation What we look for We are looking for people who can combine great technical skills, with a passion for problem solving and great collaboration, influencing and listening skills. It is important to be able to thrive in an ever changing, diverse, multi-cultural environment where we expect exceptional quality. You must be able to work within a matrixed organization, balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. You must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, make complex decisions and overcome obstacles autonomously.What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning : You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture : You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Venue Systems Engineer | Intaleq

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Maintain advanced and current level of technical knowledge and skills on state of the art- Venues systems including IPTV, digital signage and HD design, architecture, implementation, and troubleshooting• Undertake workshops with stadium contractors & specialist contractors to align their works with the final expected SC ICT infrastructure designs of the stadium• Responsible for operations of venue systems during mega events ”

    • 5-7 years of work experience in Media systems (ELV, IPTV, DS, Broadcast systems (Active & Passive), HD Recording, digital signage and public address & sound systems, SMATV, etc.) experience. 2-3 years should be in a similar position / responsibility in multi-sport venues or stadiums hosting mega events.• Bachelor’s engineering degree in Electronics & Communication Science/ Information technology or any other related filed.• Certification in Network & Security by an international established & approved consortium• Previous experience preferably in operation of venue technologies for large-scale venues and major international sporting events, providing support during mega events and familiar with dynamics of mega events • Extensive experience in venue systems implementation, management and operations for SMART stadium, venues and mega events delivery.”

    INTALEQ is a Qatar based Sports & Entertainment Technology Solutions and Services provider aspiring to be a global technology player in the niche fields of Sports and Entertainment Technology. Established as a joint venture between Aspire Zone Foundation in Qatar and Ooredoo, a Qatar based global telecom services provider, INTALEQ is a spin off from the technology team of Aspire Zone Foundation and is currently playing a lead role in the country’s preparation for the World Cup Football Tournament in 2022.

    Over the years, INTALEQ has created several innovative IT products and solutions related to Sports Venue Management and Event Management that have been deployed for a wide range of events & tournaments hosted within Aspire Zone Foundation’s multi-sports complex since the Doha Asian Games in 2006. The highly skilled team of in-house Sports Technology professionals have also been instrumental in the creations of several unique solutions across multiple areas of Sports Science, Sports Performance, Sports Medicine and in addition several unique Fan Engagement Solutions. With the World Cup at its door steps, Qatar is also going through transformation in its Sports technology sector where INTALEQ is playing a lead consulting and service provider role.

    With our deep rooted passion for sports, INTALEQ believes that it can contribute to the success of any sports entity or event organizer by establishing long-lasting partnerships that leverage our wealth in sports technology for the betterment of sports, athletes and the global fan community. More

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    Senior Consultant, Cyber Threat and Investigations – Saudi National | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Consultant, Cyber threat and Investigations, Riyadh, Saudi nationalsSuccessful organizations depend on their reputation for keeping promises, respecting laws and behaving ethically to maintain stakeholder trust. EY Forensic & Integrity Services professionals help organizations protect and restore enterprise and financial reputation. We assist companies and their legal counsel to investigate facts, resolve disputes and manage regulatory challenges. We put integrity at the heart of compliance programs to help better manage ethical and reputational risks. Embracing integrity means doing what you say you will do, with unerring commitment. This can make it easier to attract and retain talented people and harness their skills to grow your business. A foundation built on integrity is critical because today’s talent values purpose-driven organizations. It can also help you develop stronger partnerships with suppliers and work more effectively with employees, investors, regulators and influencers. Our integrated approach ranges from enhancements in areas of perceived weakness or issues – including governance, controls, culture and data insights – to full organizational design and structural implementation. The opportunity A position has arisen for a Cyber Threat Investigation and Data Privacy consultant to join the business, supporting the MENA technology team with cyber compromise assessments, other forensic projects, and data privacy projects. This is an ideal opportunity to develop you career in the consulting space, to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, gaining exposure to a fast – paced market with evolving challenges and opportunities and to support the development of junior team members. Your key responsibilities In this role you will be required to participate as an individual contributor and team member in two main domains: Cyber security services & Data privacy and personal data protection. You will assist in cyber services, such as cyber threat intelligence, cyber compromise assessment, cyber security incident response activities, threat events investigation, and to deliver high quality reports to the client. Support client teams on remote sites and support the delivery of long-term cyber threat investigation projects, both onsite and remotely. Where necessary, you may also deploy to client sites to undertake cyber related investigations. You will assist in implementing data privacy and personal data protection and security projects, build and design data policy and procedures to comply with different regional data privacy regulations, such as GDPR and NDMO. You will also establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. You’ll actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives and will consistently drive projects to completion, determining that the work is of high quality and communicating issues to project leaders.

    To qualify for the role, you must have – 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in cyber security, incident response, and data privacy – Extensive knowledge in building data privacy controls for structured and unstructured data – An in-depth understanding of computer forensic and cyber security principles including intrusion response and network monitoring – Working knowledge of hardware configuration and network / data communications, software development and scripting, database technology and database exploitation / forensics – Experience in evidence seizure and conducting intelligence analysis – Understanding of attacker indicators of compromise and tactics, techniques, and procedures and organizing them so they can be applied to current and future investigations – Knowledge of Windows, Unix and Mac host-based forensics and command line – Knowledge of different data protection regulations, such as GDPR and NDMO Ideally, you’ll also have – Formal industry cyber threat qualification such as Advanced Threat Detection and Incident Response, GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst and advance Threat Hunting or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) – An advanced degree or at least one professional certification, such as EnCE, CCE, CCFP, GCFA, GNFA, GCFE, CFCE, GCIH, GREM, CIPT, CIPM – Track record with a leading consulting firm What we look for We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand-new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Solutions Architect – Digital Payments / Card Payments / POS | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Provide the solution design in the business domain and take high-level business requirements and translate them into cost effective technical, functional, and operational high level solution architecture within the Payment Channels.Client DetailsTop Tier Financial Services InstituteDescription* Architecting and designing end-to-end technical solutions to meet agreed business requirements, as encapsulated within a project or similar activity.* Responsible for conducting design quality assurance to support the bank business in establishing IT solutions through reviewing, evaluating, and challenging artifacts produced by vendors.* Ensure that risks, dependencies, scope and scale are fully understood by decision makers.* Create and maintain a robust project focused design documentation that:* Encapsulates the technical definition of the solution in a manner that can be used to drive coherent action across design teams;* Clearly defines the technical interfaces/protocols to be exposed between solutions being developed by each engaged design communityJob Offer* The Opportunity to work for an internationally recognised Bank.* Competitive salary + Benefits package

    * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.* 8+ years relevant experience- Payment Channel Solutions* Team Management

    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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    ACS Cloud Service Solution Architect | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Background: Advanced Customer Services (ACS) is a business unit within Oracle’s Customer Service organisation that establishes long-term service relationships with Oracle’s largest customers. ACS Service Solution Architects are focused on supporting ACS’s continued growth in leading edge, large scale and complex services for Oracle Cloud and on-premises engagements, primarily cloud related. Role Profile: ACS Service Solution Architects have a proven track record in successful delivery of IT services for mission critical environments in major organisations. In addition to a specialisation in the area of Cloud, they possess extensive, broad-based expertise across large scale project-based IT design- deploy-migrate-manage type services engagements and also expertise in the area of mission critical production operations and support. They have proven experience in industry standard project management and service management best practices. Each individual Cloud Service Solution Architect has deep expertise in specific services & technology areas, and acts as the subject-matter lead in those areas within the team. This particular opportunity requires an individual with a proven track record of success in architecting and winning complex, ground-breaking managed services based engagements. All ACS Cloud Service Solution Architects have extremely strong customer facing presentation and interaction skills, are capable of engaging at senior management and C-level, articulating service and technology solutions in terms of business value and risk. SCOPE: – Location: Cairo, Egypt. Supporting Field Sales in Egypt. – Customer facing – Has no direct reports, but often leads and/or guides the activities of virtual teams to build service solution propositions for customers – Works with multiple customers across all sectors/countries in the ACS region, in collaboration with Oracle ACS and cross line of business (xLoB) Sales teams – Works on services related opportunities across the entire lifecycle of all Oracle Cloud and on-premises products, covering Oracle services requirements across design, deployment, migration, operations/management and support – Works with ACS Sales and xLoB teams to:- Identify, build and win cloud related leading edge/large scale services opportunities – Build and articulate compelling ACS service solutions that address identified customer business needs – Ensure the risks and costs associated with each ACS service proposition are fully understood and addressed – Provide subject matter expert input into contract drafting and negotiation – Assist ACS in achievement of its growth targets – Works xLoB in individual opportunities and specific initiatives RESPONSBILITIES: – To identify, foster and define Oracle ACS services solutions for specific customer opportunities and assist in the sale alongside the sales representative and broader ACS team – Work with the customer, ACS management and the xLoB account sales teams to: – Understand the customer’s business and IT strategic requirements and identify ACS opportunities to assist the customer achieve its strategic goals – Assess customer business and technical needs, and define ACS service requirements – Build and lead virtual teams associated with these large scale opportunities – Effectively communicate with customer to CxO level – Build customer confidence and commitment through achieving a trusted advisor relationship – Work proactively to build relationships with other Oracle lines of business and collaborate (internally and externally) to ensure effective service solution development and design – Drive compelling proposals, presentations, and other customer and internal communications and discussions during opportunities – Effectively articulate the details of the service components in a proposed customer solution – Coordinate and drive service solution costing & pricing associated with specific opportunities and ensure that service solutions proposed are appropriately shaped to meet the commercial and contracting requirement of Oracle and the customer – Apply consultative selling techniques – Use strong understanding of the services competitive marketplace to anticipate and plan for competitive threats – Transfer knowledge to other groups such as; account teams, delivery and across ACS presales – Produce appropriate and timely opportunity status reporting information

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: This is a senior role. ACS Service Solution Architects typically have at least 15+ years of experience in relevant IT services, across a wide range of technologies and customer sectors. A typical experience profile for this role would include most of the following: – A track record in developing successful propositions for the provision of transformational and operational services for mission critical environments in major organisations. – Extensive, broad-based expertise across large scale project-based IT design/deploy/migrate type services engagements and also in the area of mission critical production operations and support. – They have proven experience in industry standard project delivery and service management best practice. – Significant direct experience in services roles with external IT services providers – Broad understanding of typical enterprise applications, IT infrastructures, public and on-premises cloud, including but not limited to Oracle technologies – Significant customer facing presentation and interaction experience in consulting and trusted advisor roles with C-level executives in relation to IT services articulating service and technology solutions in terms of business value and risk. – Extensive industry knowledge and expertise in cloud adoption and cloud services – Experience in IT project and programme management, including major IT transformation, migration and solution deployment projects – IT service management, including managed services/outsourcing – Construction of TCO analyses and pricing for complex service offers – Sales and complex deal negotiation – Architecting, implementing and delivering complex service solutions for large scale, mission critical IT environments – Consulting and trusted-advisor roles to C-level within major customer organisations in relation to IT services – Proven ability to construct and deliver compelling presentations and propositions to C-level and large audiences – Full capability to engage effectively in English and Arabic languages.

    Oracle offers an integrated array of applications, databases, servers, storage, and cloud technologies to empower modern business. For most companies, flexibility is critical. Oracle provides a wide choice of software, systems, and cloud deployment models – including public, on-premises, and hybrid clouds – to ensure that technology flexes to the unique needs of a business.

    Oracle Cloud is a complete, integrated stack of platform, infrastructure, and application services. With advanced scalability and security, Oracle Cloud enables technical agility across the enterprise, connects people to information for clearer insights, and fosters efficiency through simplified workflows.

    More than 420,000 customers across 145 countries have harnessed Oracle technology to accelerate their digital transformation. More

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    Senior Web Developer | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Sr Web DeveloperEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 22K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client: A leading online recruitment portal in the Middle EastJob Description: • Manage the development of company’s online platforms, including desktop and mobile• Involved in the entire software development cycle – including technical analysis, architecture design, software development , code reviews, QA and release to production• Undertake both front-end and back-end development based on PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AngularJS, React, React Native and other technologies as needed• Contribute to performance optimization, scaling, security, DevOps, and other technical initiatives as needed

    Qualifications:• Open to Any Nationals• Male, 40 years old and below• With at least 3 years of experience as a Web Developer• Expert in PHP5, AngularJS, Database MySQL, DevOps (Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker etc.) and Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Redhat, Centos)How to Apply:Send your CV in word online.

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    Assistant Manager – Revenue Recognition | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A leading multinational B2B services group operating across financial, risk, forensic, and strategy advisory is growing its Finance function post-acquisition of a new service line and looking to hire an Assistant Finance Manager.Client DetailsOur client is expanding their existing business lines to improve their customer reach across new B2C sectors. The team is looking to upgrade the current skillsets by hiring an Assistant Finance Manager.DescriptionReporting to the Financial Controller, the successful professional will be responsible for:* Leading IFRS 15/ESC 606 implementation* Maintain revenue books as per internal company policies* Business partner with the sales function and collect documentation to track budgeted revenue* Dealing with the regulators to prepare audited financial statements (Balance sheet, P&L, Trial Balance, and Cashbook)* Prepare management reports (executive decks) with commentary on business performance – Analysis of forecasts, budgets, and cash cycles* Manage a senior accountant and supervise all their transactions/day to day performance* Take initiative to improve existing business processes and implement improvements* Assist with the preparation of annual statutory accounts for the entitiesJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary, all-inclusive of basic, housing, and transport allowances.

    The successful candidate for this role is/has:* 4-5 years of post-qualification experience* Professional qualification (CPA, CMA, ACCA) preferred* Experience in working within a professional services background and/or Big four training* Working knowledge of IFRS 15 or ESC 606* Ability to manage & supervise a team* Confident, independent thinker with the ability to multi-task and support junior team members

    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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    Compliance Manager & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyA global wealth management solutions firm that provides products to wealthy families and their associated companies based in the DIFC. The Role* Incorporate and established all new procedures and processes, including managing the application and doing the business plan for approval with the Registration Authority.* Create the Compliance manuals and documents under the regulatory requirements from the DIFC, as the Category license is pending a change. * Effectively and efficiently managing the day to day operations of the firm, including the finance department and administration department.* Reporting directly to the Directors and Shareholders of the entity.* Conducting due diligence reviews of new accounts & ensuring completion of periodic & PEP reviews on* Maintaining PEP list and ensuring that PEP reviews are conducted diligently & any adverse news/significant inflows/outflows are recorded with its relevant mitigating controls.* Ensuring that organization’s anti money laundering policies, procedures, systems and controls are in line with DFSA’s Anti- Money laundering & CFT legislation & also, keeping abreast with any newregulatory developments.

    The Candidate* An existing approved MLRO in ADGM or DIFC* Minimum of 4 years’ experience of compliance in Financial ServicesSalary and Benefits* 30-35,000 AED a month DOE

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