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    Investor Relatons Specialist | A Leading Financial Organization in Qatar

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose: The role is responsible to contribute to the management of the relationship with investors and stakeholders by preparing the relevant documents in order to guarantee updated and clear information on company business strategies, performance and financial results through responding to investors’ requests and questions and transferring them to the respective stakeholders in due time.Roles & Responsibilities: 1. Provides analyses and reports on investors’ expansion project requirements, market positioning against competitors and financial analysts’ studies. 2. Prepares factsheets, reports on company strategies and business performance 3. Develops and maintains relationships with investors and stakeholders though conducting proactive communication which builds the investment relationship and advances the project.4. Meets with investors to identify their plans for investment in Qatar and makes the relevant recommendation5. Manages CRM system to track progress from investment projects activities. 6. Researches current issues and trends in international business expansion and keeps abreast with global knowledge and best practices in the field of foreign direct investment/investment promotion activities across the globe. 7. Provides an effective communication with investors and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction with requirements and initiatives. 8. Handles the administration process ensuring that all proper and necessary documentation regarding the investor relations are delivered to the investors.

    Qualifications & Experience:• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in international business, economics, management, marketing or business administration.• Minimum Experience: Minimum 2-4 years of relevant work experience in an international business environment specifically in the role of client service and project management.

    A leading Financial Organization in Qatar. More

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    Tender Services Specialist for an International Professional Services Firm | RecruitME

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The team provides administrative/BD support the Middle East leadership team through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication to ensure efficient operations. As Tender Specialist, you are responsible for monitoring commercial leads, maintaining communication with clients, and helping coordinate responses to commercial opportunitiesResponsibilties:• Maintaining proper document control for all incoming leads, tenders and other client communication• Coordinating with other functions to organize their contribution/support• Maintaining communications with senior leadership on incoming leads & tenders• Maintaining communication line with prospective clients when requesting clarification, extensions or expressing declines• Providing clients with standard public information when required to meet client procurement team requirements

    The person we are looking:• You excel at creating order with a large amount of data and maintaining oversight• You are good at prioritizing work and managing your time• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and able to maintain formal communication with client contacts• You have an eye for detail and a habit of keeping track of what’s going on • You are great at managing relationships: You’ll work positively and collaboratively with various teams to understand the requests and deliver effectively• You have a critical eye & the ability to identifying areas for improvement Qualifications:• 4+ years administrative support experience preferably in a professional services firm• Knowledge of and experience in the Middle East business culture• Strong verbal communication skills; fluency in English, Arabic is a plus• Advanced level computer skills: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook• Advanced analytical and reporting skills – Tableau & Alteryx ideal• Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment and responsiveness to requests• Organization skills: ability to handle competing priorities effectively• Resourcefulness, solution-oriented attitude and high attention to detail

    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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    Officer Media Relations | A Leading Financial Organization in Qatar

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Candidates in Doha to apply*Role Responsibilities:• Media Relations Support to the Head – Media Relations • Maintain good relationships with the media and key personnel• Ensure up-to-date media lists periodically• Invite, follow up, maximize the attendance of relevant media outlets to Company’s press conferences and events • Maximize distribution of press releases locally and internationally • Monitor coverage and report internally Written Communications: • Assist in developing all written communications for the M&C Department: Corporate brochures & collateral materials, reports, press releases etc.• Review and edit stories, articles and copy produced by third party writers and journalists for external audiences.• Develop, write and ensure the accuracy and content of Company’s website and social media accounts.• Support the Head of Media Relations in in writing and reviewing the Company’s portal and selects the relevant stories, news items and pictures to be used in reporting the news and current events.Media Management:• Act under the supervision of the Head – Media Relations, to coordinate with media bodies on the necessary Media coverage for Company’s activities and press release.• Assist in handling the company media monitoring and distribution.External Communications: • Support the Head – Media Relations in writing copies and preparing layouts for all advertisements, banners, greetings, condolences etc. for local and international newspapers, magazines and publications.• Handle the coordination of the translation of the M&C Department communications with the translation agency.

    Professional/Academic Qualifications/Experience:? Bachelor’s degree in Journalism Media, Business Management ? Postgraduate Qualification in a relevant subject area? Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a client facing, consulting, customer relationship, account management or similar role.

    A leading Financial Organization in Qatar. 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