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    Compliance Officer | Mayfair Partners

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a European Fintech headquartered in London and with additional offices in Europe. They expanded into the UAE at the end of 2020 and are now rapidly growing. Our client offers a unique payment solution for companies to manage their domestic and international payments. • They are currently looking for an experienced compliance office who has worked in DIFC and understands the DFSA regulations. • The role will initially help develop their compliance function, by building the KYC On-boarding process and working closely with the country manager and sales team to adhere to local regulations. • This role could also develop into an MLRO position, therefore this could suit someone who would like to join a new office to set up and build the compliance function and take on more responsibility. • Or someone already in a MLRO role and keen to join a growing company.

    Salary:
    AED
    20,000 to 30,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Must be based Dubai• KYC On-boarding experience of corporate companies• DFSA Experience 2 years +• Compliance officer / MLRO Experience • Experience working for a regulated firm in DIFC• Category license experience • Willing to work for a small but growing company

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

    Mayfair Partners was founded by three partners with combined recruitment experience of over 20 years. More

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    HR Admin Assistant & Receptionist | Rethink

    Employment:

    Full Time

    HR & Admin• Maintaining physical and digital personnel records like passport, labour card, emirates id, etc.• Update and Maintain internal HRMS databases with new hire information• Assist team in onboarding and off-boarding of employees• Planning and scheduling of induction/s for new employees• Scheduling HR events and maintaining the HR calendar• Assist HR team with client payroll• Assist in recruitment – sourcing & correction of the tests/assessments• Schedule prospective candidate’s job interviews and be a point of contact as required• Be active with online job boards, social media networks and platforms to find qualified candidates for open positions• Preparation of the job description• Post job ads for the client and internal vacancies• Preparation of Cash Advance form and liquidation of cash advances for visa-related task• Assist in preparation of HR reportsReception• Attend to the reception, making sure that all guest and visitors are attended to• Usher clients to the meeting rooms, advising responsible personnel about the client’s arrival• Taking beverage requests from clients (serving drinks as necessary)• Maintaining the reception area and meeting rooms organized at all times• Deal with all enquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone or via e-mail• Answering phones and operating the switchboard, taking/relaying messages to the staff.• Arranging for courier pick up• Distribution of courier delivery• Distribution and sorting out of mails• Giving instructions to company drivers• Maintaining records like visitor logs, meeting room reservations, phone directories• Assist staff in requests like stationery and stamp requests• Inventory stationery and pantry items, replenish stock as needed• Assisting Admin / Accounts in reviewing invoices from couriers and service providers• Coordinate with building maintenance/ IT for any AC, facilities, equipment, service issues• Carry out instructions given by the management team and head office• Coordinate office activities• Allocation of driver’s tasks and allocation of company cars depending on nature of the task• Company Car Maintenance – Service requirements & Insurance renewal• Assist in dairy management, driver booking and other admin assistance for Managing Partner• Any other Adhoc jobs as assigned

    • 2 years’ experience in HR, Admin or related field• Passionate about service and service excellence, with a ‘will do, can-do attitude• Experience working with people of different backgrounds and a high level of cultural competency• Excellent oral and written communication skills• Computer / Technology literate• Flexible and dynamic with an enthusiastic approach – with a positive and upbeat attitude;• Proactively builds networks with key clients as well as with people in the organization;• Highly organized, efficient and professional with a sense of urgency and good time management;• Takes initiative, is pro-active and flexible with great problem resolution skills – sound decision making and judgment;• Ability to work confidently, proactively, use initiative, be decisive and be able to consistently perform well when under pressure;• Ability to maintain confidentiality• The ability to juggle and track multiple tasks and responsibilities• Demonstrated commitment to the success of co-workers and to the organizational mission

    Re/think is a boutique accounting, regulatory and compliance, VAT advisory, audit, HR consultancy, recruitment and business advisory firm. We specialize in assisting SME clients with cost-effective, high quality services and solutions. We create value by investing in highly qualified and motivated people and working closely with leading industry partners to provide our clients a one stop shop for all of their business support.

    This support ranges from our core services to CFO and board level advisory for the sectors and markets we serve. Our ability to add value reaches across business size, as our offering can be adopted to start ups through to large complex firms. More

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    Executive Assistant (Native Arabic Speaker) | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is privately owned international entity, founded over fifty years ago. The company has over four hundred employees across forty plus offices globally. The vision of the firm is aimed at achieving two basic goals – to place their clients’ interests first and to lead their profession in creating value for their clients.The Executive Assistant acts as a business partner to the consultant in all aspects of client management and support. She will focus on providing support in all project management work being undertaken in addition to all aspects of administration connected with this. The EA will also provide support to business development activities (e.g., arranging lunches, events, conferences, webinars and marketing dinners, etc). This is an involved position with high levels of responsibility where diplomacy and confidentiality are essential. The position is also critical for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of their internal database and is focused on providing support to the Fee Earners in their professional capacity, rather than undertaking any personal work for them. The role is busy and varied and will manage the day-to-day communications as the main point of contact with internal and external stakeholders and key contacts to enhance the relationships and ensure the effective management of client work, managing the diary of the Fee Earners and preparing client deliverables by producing complex and high-quality documentation and PowerPoint presentations in line with company standards.

    Salary:
    AED
    15,000 to 17,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Typically an Executive Assistant within this company is bright, professional, focused on delivery, and produces high quality work. They will be proactive, be involved, a naturally curious, positive outlook and a flexible, helpful, and willing manner. The position has strict deadlines and large volumes of work, so we are seeking someone who can excel under pressure. We are looking for a native Arabic speaker (both written and oral) with excellent communication skills in English with confidence in both producing client ready documentation and engaging with senior level individuals. Excellent IT and corporate presentation skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) including touch typing skills are critical.

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

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a Risk Advisory Senior Consultant you will:• Ability to strategically drive the development and execution of risk assessments and mitigation plans to enhance the client’s ability to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and mitigate risks.• Ability to perform complex business process assessments and design solutions to improve client’s operational efficiency and compliance • Ability to evaluate internal control design issues, develop mitigation plans, and assess and design internal controls procedures and policies • Ability to conduct complex business analyses, leveraging a variety of tools and technologies to support project goals and objectives • Ability to combine an analytical and strategic approach to perform internal audits • Ability to support the development of high-performing Internal Audit functions through the design of client centric business processes and controls

    • Relevant Bachelors Degree B.Sc. or Equivalent (Preferably Accounting , Finance or any other related field • Minimum total experience required 5 years – Big 4 experience is a must • Familiarity with risk appetite, tolerance, thresholds and limits concepts and applications• Working knowledge of risk governance principles and organizational structures from the Board to the Risk Owner• Bilingual (Arabic – English ) • CIA is a plus

    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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    Property Officer | A Leading Financial Organization in Qatar

    Employment:

    Contract

    Job Purpose:The Property Officer reviews, continuously improves and manages the process of Entity’s designation of buildings and periodic renewals of the Entity’s designated status. The job holder provides guidance, support, and service to all prospective, new and existing Entity’s licensed companies in procuring and managing leased commercial space in suitably approved Entity’s designated premises. Oversees all FM related activities and manages the Outsource and Contract personnel. Building Services:• Reviews the process of Entity’s designation of buildings and considers the potential for periodic/annual renewals of the Entity’s designated status • Collates all data required for designation of new buildings and coordinates submissions by the landlord/Company licensed to the Entity for approval of new buildings.• Lays emphasis on regulations introduced by Qatar Civil Defense (QCD), which require buildings to have their QCD approvals periodically/annually reviewed, as well as adherence to other Entity norms as certified by appropriate and timely inspections• Identifies and assesses options to generate revenues from the designation process• Supports the above by developing and maintaining (with regular/monthly updates), a user-friendly database of all the designated buildings with readily available updated information on:- Building name/address (e.g. street/zone names and No.)- Building age- Landlord point of contact- QCD expiry date- List of Entity’s licensed companies in the building and database of the lease including term, expiry date and rental charges- No. of floors; total leasable area; availability(floors/sqm); car parking ratio• Office specification/finishes–i.e. shell & core, CATA, fitted or serviced office• Up-to-date quoting terms (rent, service charge and utilities)• Organises re-inspection of the buildings and renewal of Entity’s designation to take place in accordance with QCD expiry dates.• Implements Entity’s building designation renewal that require further consideration, including:• Impact of periodic renewals on occupier’s leases, set time frame to remedy the reasons for potential loss of designation or extending the timeframe for periodic review and in the worst case, managing the process if a building loses its Entity’s designation and resulting requirements for Entity’s licensed companies occupying space in such buildings to relocate • Develops norms for and implements charges to landlord’s for renewal of the designation, this could be an annual fee or fee payable upon designation or renewal.Property Services to Entity’s Clients:• Assists companies establishing a presence in Qatar as a Entity’s licensed client to source suitable premises in a streamlined and effective manner – on favorable terms, within the context of the prevailing market conditions, as well as within the time frames and operational requirements of the company’s operations.• Arranges inspections (by clients) of the short-listed properties, as required. • Assists in the final negotiations to secure favorable terms in the context of the prevailing market conditions on the preferred option.• Supports management of the leasing process and final transaction, reviewing lease documentation in conjunction with the Entity’s client and their appointed legal advisors.• Responsible for the definition and implementation of all service level agreements for the services offered to Entity’s tenants and ensures compliance with the same so that Entity is able to meet client expectations at all times.Facility Management:• Management of the contractors / consultants for the various services required by the Entity to ensure the organization is provided with these services within the requisite quality, time and budgetary constraints.• Facilities Maintenance – manages all contracts for operations and maintenance of all Entity’s facilities including mechanical, electrical and plumbing (“MEP”) systems, landscaping and irrigation, cleaning & housekeeping, indoor plants, building management system, voice recording systems, office furniture and equipment maintenance of all offices and facilities to ensure office buildings are always operational. • Fit Outs – oversee the management of and negotiation with suppliers and vendors for the office fit out of new firms premises so that they are completed as per specification, within the given budget and timescales, • Meets with the tenant’s representative to explain and amplify the fit-out process annotated in Entity’s Tenancy Policy & Procedures. • This will include briefing on existing building rules and regulations, safety and security requirements, working hours and all Government approval processes.• Conducts briefings to the tenant’s main contractor on the procedures and processes for working in the building.• Cleaning – oversees the management of cleaning contractors to ensure cleaning is carried out as per the agreed schedule and with the desired quality.• Responsible for the management of the internal staff and outsourced resources team.• Contributes to overall performance and financial analysis for facilities management services, ensuring that value for money services are delivered and maintained with saving cost.• Prepares and submits composite reports within the prescribed timescales.• Works with the Entity’s management team on budget and strategy development.

    Professional/Academic Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Business Administration, Commerce, or other related business discipline. • Appropriate industry recognized certifications/licenses • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in real estate appraisals, property/facilities management and outsourcing or similar role.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:• Displays independence and integrity in decision making and business judgment. • Excellent facilitation and communication skills to manage diverse groups of people and personalities to work towards a common goal. • Can handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner and always maintains professional demeanor. • Good interpersonal skills – the ability to work with teams both inside and outside the organisation and establish and maintain positive working relationships. • Business acumen, commercially minded – an ability to do systems thinking and to understand how different areas of the organisation relate to one another and to support and drive initiatives that enhances the organization’s effectiveness, excellence, and revenue growth • Experience in client lifecycle and end-to-end value proposition related projects. • Anticipates, understands and responds to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters • Strategic, operational planning and analytical skills with attention to detail. • Property management, planning skills and ability to multitask and respond to a variety of demands. • Understanding of Regulations and environment would be an advantage. • Self-motivated and takes initiative. • Demonstrates high standards of honesty and trustworthiness. • Excellent command of English with good written and oral communication skills.

    A leading Financial Organization in Qatar. More

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    Procurement Manager | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Contract

    Position Title: Procurement ManagerEmployment Type: ContractSalary: all-inclusive depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Abu Dhabi, UAEAbout the Client: A leading financial institution in the UAE.Job Description: ? Oversee procurement operations including vendor liaising, negotiations, contracting ensuring adherence to organizational standards and requirements? Lead the purchasing operations staying abreast of potential suppliers and carry out appropriate assessments to identify shortlists? Review and maintain related policies and procedures and recommends necessary amendments in line with business and section needs ? Manage audit findings action plans and recommendations to ensure they are closed in the set timeline

    Qualifications:? 45 years old and below? Bachelor’s Degree of equivalent in one of the following majors; Business Administration/Management, Economy or Finance? Minimum 7 years of experience in the same role, preferably from banks and financial institutions, government and semi-government industry? Professional certification in Business Management is required? Candidates who can join immediately will be prioritized

    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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    Senior Manager of Employee Affairs and HR Operations Professional Services Firm | RecruitME

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the Manager of Employee Affairs and Operations, you will contribute to building and improving our Employee Value Proposition. You are part of the People structure, reporting directly to the People Director for Middle East, alongside other People functions e.g. L&D, Staffing and Recruiting. In the regional and global organizations you will be part of the HR Managers network. You will be overseeing three teams within your function, with the support of the managers/team-leads leading these teams.Your responsibilities include:Employee engagement and wellbeing;• Bridging management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues• Overseeing and managing the design and implementation of an employee engagement program, ensuring effective and continuous communication with all employees on employee relations topics• Nurturing a positive working environment by fostering and driving workplace culture & behavior and diversity & inclusion programs across the organization, • Managing internal programs for dealing with employee mental/physical health issues, • Ensuring effective career advisory and counseling/ coaching support is provided to our current and former consultants in the Middle East, i• Supporting alumni relations activities in the Middle EastHR risk, compliance and policy• Maintaining a strong knowledge of local employment law; applying this (through policy and individual decisions) to ensure the effective resolution of employee relations issues and ensuring the offices comply with all HR regulatory requirements in the various jurisdictions• Preparing, updating, recommending, and managing system-wide HR policies that enhance our EVP while managing risk and cost of employment at adequate levels. • Maintaining the compensation and rewards program for Business Services Team (non-client facing) staff, aligning with global structures and monitoring, researching, and analyzing trends in compensation to propose competitive base and incentive pay programs that ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent in the Middle East offices• Designing and implementing an employee benefits program for all staff (Consulting and Business Services Team), ensuring employees are informed of their benefits, researching and analyzing benefit needs and trends, • Providing input to the People Director in defining and managing the regional HR budget, as well as the , head count planning, annual salary budget and bonus review process for Business Services Team staffHR operations• Overseeing and managing all HR operations-related activities that includes, but is not limited to, immigration and visa requirements, employment offers and contracting, onboarding and offboarding employees, and general operations and administration• Actively working towards improving process and efficiency of Employee Affairs & Operations by introducing new policies, guidelines and processes; working as an integrated member of the global HR network, driving HR best practice sharing and ensuring best practices are applied in Middle East

    The candidate that we are looking for will have:• Relevant bachelor’s degree (preferably HR Management or similar) plus 10 years experience working in People roles, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a line manager, preferably in a multinational professional services firm• Relevant experience in HR policy, compensation/benefits management, HR risk & compliance and performance management, employee engagement/relations• Solid understanding of People-related technology solutions• Excellent communication skills• High energy and a passion for HR and People• Great relationship management skills

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

    What we do:

    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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    Senior Consultant – Internal Audit | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Demonstrate understanding of business processes, internal control risk management, related regulatory and compliance standards• Perform internal audit assurance activities (internal audits over financial, operational, compliance,), consult with engagement leadership and clients on strategic plans and other business matters, and help to anticipate emerging risks for our clients• Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to quickly identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate their risk implications, and draw the appropriate conclusions to best advise our clients• Support client engagements by helping plan the audit approach and scope, preparing the audit program, determining auditing procedures, seeing the audit process through completion, and applying internal audit standards in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors• Actively participate in decision making with engagement management and seek to understand the broader impact of current decisions• Build and nurture positive working relationships with clients, by providing high quality deliverable and communications• Create internal control documentation for the engagement including narratives, process and data flows, and other supporting work papers. • Play a substantive role with project management by supporting engagement planning, economics, billing and staffing; providing regular status reports for the client, while supervising junior staff • Exercise professional skepticism, judgment and adhere to the code of ethics while on engagements

    • University degree in Accounting, Finance or any other related Field • 5-6 years of relevant work experience • Big 4 experience is a plus• CIA is a plus • Willingness to travel • Very good English and Arabic language skills • Ability to handle pressure • Analytical skills

    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