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    Associate, Accounts Payable (Interim) | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Contract

    Charterhouse are currently in the process of supporting one of our banking client’s, to identify and recruit, an Associate level candidate within an accounts payable and administration function for a temporary-based contract. This role shall be geared towards the handling and ownership of all local and international accounts payable operations, whilst managing the transactional accounting and general ledger sheets, across an Oracle-based system. This will primarily link to managing and verifying all vendor payments, along with the monthly processing of staff expense claims across the regional business, whilst ensuring any VAT coding and/or filing for financial reporting purposes. This aspect of the role shall also require an accounting alignment and compliance-check, to meet any group audit requirements, whilst also managing bank reconciliations and systems consolidation. In conjunction, the role will also cover an administrative discipline; whereby areas of contractual documents, financial records and office manuals are established, controlled and updated on a timely basis for both compliance cross-check and audit processes.

    Our client will look to hire a junior professional with a finance and/or accountancy-based Degree and career background. The successful candidate will demonstrate up to 3 years of experience, within a mainstream accounts payable operation, managing a volume and quality-driven workload. This is coupled with the candidate requiring strong ERP and/or accounting software exposure. An advanced level of Excel understanding shall be required too; allowing for strong recording and analytical-based processes within the accounting and reporting aspects of the role. The client will look for a candidate whom can demonstrate strong, detailed and pragmatic organisational skills; to ensure that all administrative responsibilities can be completed and upgraded where applicable. In light of the interim/temporary nature of the role, the client will consider candidates whom are immediately available in the market.

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

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

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    HR Operations Generalist – Assistant Manager | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We believe our Talent Team is an exciting and challenging environment in which to develop your career. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people – their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. The opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is wishing to broaden their HR experience, specifically within the operations area where you will obtain experience, exposure and knowledge across all areas of HR across the Levant cluster; the role will report to the Levant Operations Lead. You will be required to work across the cluster to ensure exceptional service delivery throughout the employee lifecycle. The role will also require you to work closely and partner with the key stakeholders across the Service Lines; you will also be required to collaborate with other Talent functions to ensure consistency of user experience, client satisfaction, timeliness and responsiveness of service, quality of service, efficiency of delivery etc. Your key responsibilities In this role you will support the HR Operations Lead on some of the below activities and lead on other areas: – Supporting Cairo office activities of a generalist nature that are required to be managed locally such as liaising with external authorities, employee documentation and other ad hoc local requirements that require physical presence – Provide Insights for the Talent Consultants and Talent Development – this would be via the HR Ops Lead – Work with HR Enablement Leader and Performance Improvement Lead to improve efficiencies within Regional Talent Team – this would be via the HR Ops Lead – Liaison with Managed Services/HR – Act as an escalation point for Managed Services – Partner with the business to provide HR expertise and insights in areas of focus – Manage all HR Matters, according to its specialty, escalating to HR Operations Lead as needed for higher risk/ sensitive cases – Provide guidance and management of involuntary separations including probation terminations and employee performance dismissals, advising on exit packages and legal implications – Work with counsellors in handling of all performance management cases and probations up to and including dismissals – Provide coaching and guidance to build counsellor capability in performance management and talent development – Ensure the support and delivery of key operational areas such as PIPs and Exits – Advise of any local legal update to the HR Operations Lead – Support Employee Relation cases – Deliver Induction and WTEY for new joiners

    Skills and attributes for success – Enabling strong relationships with key stakeholders across the cluster from the Service Lines, Talent and other functions to ensure exceptional service delivery – Pro-actively suggesting process improvements – Employee Relations experience – Good understanding of risk – Knowledge of HR systems is preferred – Experience in metrics reporting and analysis preferred – Experience with Shared Services To qualify for the role you must have – 4+ years’ experience of working in HR operations within a professional services firm or a complex organization – A bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related discipline- Experience in working within MENA region – Experience of working ‘cross border’ – Experience of working with Shared Services – Experience working within large scale projects – Fluent in English – Excellent communicator; English, both written and verbal – Ability to challenge – Negotiation skills – Highly competent in the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint Ideally, you’ll also have – A passion to pursue your CIPD in the future or already have this qualification – Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate process and procedures clearly – An enthusiastic, can do approach and be a strong team player What we look for We are interested in professionals who is wishing to pursue a career in HR to gain valuable skills providing administrative support to the wider team. We’re looking for someone like you who has the autonomy to manage their stakeholders, offering advice on best practice delivering high quality administrative support to your team. 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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    Senior IOS Developer | Stanley James

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently recruiting multiple Senior iOS Developers on behalf of an industry leading organisation who are looking to innovate and drive forward their digital offering. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career working on visionary and technically advanced projects. This is a 12 month renewable contract based in Dubai.

    We are looking for senior software engineers who can be involved in application architecture, translating business requirements into simple, implementable solutions whilst being advanced and up to date at hands on coding. We are looking at 8-10 years of iOS programming which will be demonstrated by expertise on Swift, Objective-C and Cocoa. It is essential you are proficient developing in an Agile environment. From a domain perspective, it is essential you have worked on an enterprise scale B2C app.

    Stanley James is a privately owned recruitment business with offices in both Dubai and Cape Town allowing us to have global reach and a strong presence across EMEA and APAC. We have an expert team of recruitment specialists that are people centric, knowledgeable and driven to connect talent across all corporate functions. We are the partner of choice for SMEs, niche industry specialists and enterprises across the Technology, Financial Services, Management Consultancy, Legal, Construction & Engineering and Energy & Oil Gas sectors.

    We typically recruit a wide range of skillsets across all corporate services, front/back office functions and commercial leadership teams. This includes Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, C-Level/Leadership, Business Change, Operations, Special Projects and Business Support Services. More

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    Senior Android Developer | Stanley James

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently recruiting multiple Senior Android Developers on behalf of an industry leading organisation who are looking to innovate and drive forward their digital offering. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career working on visionary and technically advanced projects. This is a 12 month renewable contract based in Dubai.

    We are looking for senior software engineers who can be involved in application architecture, translating business requirements into simple, implementable solutions whilst being advanced and up to date at hands on coding. We are looking at 8-10 years of progressive Android development gained working on enterprise scale B2C apps. It is essential you are proficient developing in an Agile environment.

    Stanley James is a privately owned recruitment business with offices in both Dubai and Cape Town allowing us to have global reach and a strong presence across EMEA and APAC. We have an expert team of recruitment specialists that are people centric, knowledgeable and driven to connect talent across all corporate functions. We are the partner of choice for SMEs, niche industry specialists and enterprises across the Technology, Financial Services, Management Consultancy, Legal, Construction & Engineering and Energy & Oil Gas sectors.

    We typically recruit a wide range of skillsets across all corporate services, front/back office functions and commercial leadership teams. This includes Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, C-Level/Leadership, Business Change, Operations, Special Projects and Business Support Services. More

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    Telecaller | A Leading Company In UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are urgently looking to telecaller both male and female for personal finance and Credit Card Sale at our Dubai office for reputed Finance company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline. You will do so by identifying key business opportunities and segmented prospects.Freshers Can Also Apply.

    The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline. You will do so by identifying key business opportunities and segmented prospects.

    A leading company in UAE. More

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    Head of Operations | QS Quest

    Employment:

    Full Time

    My client is a very reputable CMA registered investment group in Saudi Arabia and they require a Head of Operations (Saudi National). The Head of Operations will plan, direct and coordinate the operations within the company. They are responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of departmental and organizational operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies.To be considered for the role, candidates should have experience within one of the CMA registered investment based groups in Saudi Arabia and should held a minimum of Operations Manager position. This is only open to Saudi Nationals.

    Salary:
    SAR
    35,000 to 50,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: + medical + standard benefits + bonus

    My client is a very reputable CMA registered investment group in Saudi Arabia and they require a Head of Operations (Saudi National). The Head of Operations will plan, direct and coordinate the operations within the company. They are responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of departmental and organizational operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies.To be considered for the role, candidates should have experience within one of the CMA registered investment based groups in Saudi Arabia and should held a minimum of Operations Manager position. This is only open to Saudi Nationals.

    QS Quest Ltd – Your Middle East Recruitment Partner

    QS Quest Ltd are a niche Recruitment Consultancy specialising in the placement of Construction & Engineering professionals into the Middle East. We deliver end to end recruitment for both client and candidate, with the ability to identify key Construction & Engineering professionals from all nationalities.

    With a detailed knowledge of the local Middle East market, we have a proven track record of sourcing and delivering key staff for some of the regions most recognised Construction & Engineering projects.

    Geographical areas covered are: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Oman. Bahrain and Iran. More

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    Customer Success Manager Architect | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities As a Customer Success Manager (Architect) you will apply your technical skills to help our customers achieve their business outcomes with hybrid cloud & AI Growth Offerings. You will be responsible for use case identification, solution architecture design, MVP builds, and adoption of our Growth Offerings that run on Red Hat OpenShift. You will also guide IT executives through the changes needed to unlock the full value of hybrid cloud, show users how to get value out of their solutions, identify expansion opportunities, and work with the renewal team to ensure execution of the renewal process. To be successful in this role you: – Demonstrate a history of success as a consultant, pre-sales, technical account management, enterprise architect, or equivalent – Deeply understand customer business and technology needs; become the face of IBM to the customer- Serve as a trusted technical expert for the customer’s cloud migration, deployment, and adoption of Hybrid Cloud & AI Growth Offerings- Have a proven track record of leading technical conversations and persuading others to take action based on requirements and value provided by solutions- Have handled difficult customers or situations and can demonstrate resolutions- Willingness to take initiative and tackle things on your own – Ability to navigate data and people to find answers- Execute customer success plan to drive adoption post-deployment

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – Technical understanding and hands-on experience with Containers, OpenShift, Value Prop, Use Cases, Competitive Differentiation- Technical understanding of IBM Middleware / Software / Cloud Services- Experience with enterprise software implementations- Ability to show customers how to “use” the offerings to get to first productive use and proactive expansion- Can build a growth plan to demonstrate how Growth Offerings will deliver customer outcomes- Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills- Understanding of enterprise software implementations, SaaS / IaaS / PaaS and cloud applications- Strong interpersonal relationship building and executive communications skills- Can manage multiple customer accounts and projects simultaneously Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – 5-10 years of experience in Customer Success, Professional Services and/or Services Industries, Technical Sales (e.g., technology or management consulting)- Experience working with OpenShift and Hybrid Cloud & AI Growth Offerings- Experience working in B2B Enterprise Software, SaaS / IaaS / PaaS and/or Cloud

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Accounting / Auditing Associate | KOTRA

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Please note that job ads are posted by KOTRA Dubai, but recruited by the COMPANY BELOW.KOTRA Dubai helps UAE-based Korean clients for recruitment. KOTRA Dubai DOESN’T ACCEPT TELEPHONE INQUIRIES.KOTRA Dubai has NO RESPONSIBILITY for the contract between the company below and the applicants.Company Name: ONE GE Accounting – Consulting One GE Accounting Consulting is an independent accounting and consulting firm founded in 2017 in Dubai with aim to be one of leading global accounting consulting firms.We advise clients on Accounting, Auditing, Tax, Investment, Corporate Finance and Business management across multiple industries and have capabilities to cover four different geographies (i.e. UAE, Australia, Singapore and South Korea).We have established a network of professionals in many areas such as Law, Audit, Finance, Banking, Investment, consulting whose expertise we can draw on to best meet the unique needs of each engagement and to make sure that we deliver practical and sustainable results to our clients.Job DescriptionThe Role- Maintain financial books and records of client in accordance with IFRS- Managing journal entries in accounting software (e.g. Quickbooks, ZOHO)- Preparation of monthly / quarterly reporting packs and annual financial statement- Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures- Preparation of Audit report- VAT Filing and Return- Tax Invoice review- Research (Tax / Accounting / Finance news)- First contact person for clients / auditors- Monthly Salary: AED 7,000 or Negotiable based on experience- Working visa/ Medical insurance covered- End of service after 1 year of employment (based on the UAE labor laws & regulations)

    The Candidate- Required level of education: Bachelor or Diploma in Accounting- Level of years relevant experience: Minimum 3 years (Accounting, Auditing and Tax)- Preferred Qualification : CPA, Auditor, Accounting degree – Level of knowledge IFRS: Moderate to High- Language proficiency: English – High / Fluent (especially in speaking and writing) / Good knowledge of Arabic is a plusRequired skills- Fluent skills of accounting software. Current Quickbooks user will be preferred.- Good at Excel / Word / Power Point / Outlook (MS Office)

    Since its establishment in 1962 as part of the Koreas first 5-year Economic Plan, KOTRA has been dedicated to creating new export markets and increasing Koreas trade value, which reached $1 trillion in 2011. In the late 1990s, the agency helped Korea overcome the Financial Crisis by starting its foreign direct investment promotion division. And in the last half century, KOTRA has played a significant role in supporting Korean companies expanding overseas.

    Today, the world economy is more volatile than ever due to the European financial crisis, China’s hindered economic growth, upcoming elections in 15 countries and security issues in the Middle East. In preparation for a rapidly changing market environment, and using Koreas expansive FTA network, KOTRA is focusing on the globalization of small and medium sized enterprises(SMEs), the backbone of the Korean economy, by providing them with customized support related to global business establishment and export. More