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    Corporate IT Solutions Specialist | Madi International

    Employment:

    Full Time

    JOB PURPOSEResponsible for overseeing all IT applications, integrating different systems, development of system process, business analytics systems and its technologies within a company for the smooth operation and ensuring users get maximum benefits, quality assurance and reliable data/information to business.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES-Assists and supports core users with their daily operational requirements on site and remotely.-Executes pre-defined technical analysis, feasibility studies of users’ needs and proposes integrated solutions with existing business applications.-Tests, installs, and updates the system’s components to maintain the system’s performance and security.-Develops customized solutions with high standards as per the business needs.-Reviews and writes documentation of technical implementation and support, as well as maintains the updates of the system’s different versions.-Takes corrective and preventive measures in order to keep a stable environment.-Analyzes and prepare all required reports on daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis.-Provides training sessions to the company employees and new recruits via E-mail, phone, presentations, videos, and face-to-face training sessions to keep employees informed about the status of their use of IT applications and/or equipment;-Involve actively in all pending IT jobs, supports in all digital transformation projects and its process.-Monitors, maintains and troubleshoots IT equipment’s, computer systems and networks, new software and new projects.-Monitors inter-branches connections and network performance on a daily basis.-Handles the purchasing process under the company’s policies and manages in fixed assets.

    Salary:
    AED
    6,000 to 7,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:-Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent certificate of “MCPD” Web, “MCPD” Enterprise Applications.-4-5 years of experience in a related field.-Good experience in cloud development tools, SQL server.-Strong knowledge of the Business field (ERP preferably Oracle NetSuite, BI Systems).

    We laid the foundation of Madi International in the year 1991, and for over 29 years, we have been on a mission to transform & elevate the beauty space. We started our business in Dubai and today, we are successfully operating in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Lebanon.

    We aim to continue working & partnering with the most reputable local and international beauty brands and deliver the best services in the premium professional health & beauty industry. When it comes to beauty, we want to be the partners that you can trust for your hair, skin and wellness.

    The idea of beauty is always shifting! We are doing our bit to make it more inclusive and more diverse. We hope to redefine the conventional beauty standards and help everyone feel beautiful, inside and out. More

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    MS Dynamics GP Developer | HR Source Consulting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    · MS Dynamics GP Form customization, · MS Dynamics GP Reports Design · Develop Crystal Reports integrated with MS Dynamics · Knowledge with SQL · Develop and optimize SQL Queries. · Other technical and functional tasks assigned by the management related to the dynamics

    Experience: · 5+ years in a similar roleMandatory Skills: · Sound functional and technical Knowledge of modules (Sale & Receivables, Procurement & Payable, Inventory Management, Financials. · Experience in ERP business analysis, design and implementation. · Familiarity with Dexterity development tool

    Since 2010, our team has successfully placed some of the world’s finest graduate to mid and C-level talent in organisations across EMEA and APAC, and it all comes down to our niche approach and understanding of the market place, skill sets and trends.

    From our offices in Dubai, Riyadh, London and Singapore, we run a sector specific operation. Meaning we specialise in your industry and are able to completely understand your vision, provide market insights and intelligence, and deliver the best talent to fit seamlessly into your operations. More

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    IT Support Specialist | AccorHotels

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Raffles the Palm Dubai is on the western crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the world’s largest manmade island and archipelago. This luxurious five-star hotel with 391 spacious rooms, suites and villas is embellished with hand-crafted Italian touches and offset by carefully selected amenities to complete the atmosphere of elegance. Guests can enjoy panoramic views, a private beach, state of the art entertainment and recreational facilities, including specialist boutiques, a VIP movie theatre, signature and private restaurants complemented by exquisite banqueting and conference spaces. The property is set to open in the fourth quarter of 2021. When visiting Raffles, guests will discover the individual personality and story offered by the hotel. At the essence of every Raffles is the delivery of thoughtful, personal and discreet service to well-travelled guests. Raffles Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, luxury international hotel company with a history dating back to 1887 with the opening of Raffles Hotel, Singapore. The portfolio currently comprises eleven luxurious properties, from secluded resorts to city hotels in key locations around the world. If you are looking for a dynamic environment for growth, please join us as IT Support Specialist To ensure that timely IT support is rendered to all guests and departments, especially in areas with guest contacts. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES – Familiar with all the systems Opera, Micros, Windows 2003 and 2008 Servers, all windows client operating systems. – Experience in managing systems and networks – Provide In-house guest IT related matter troubleshooting and practice a proactive support by maintaining the services at 100% availability – Coordinate and manage projects – Experience in dealing with vendors and users at all level – Oversee the work of the projects and ensure on time completion – Document project progress – Ensure that IT actively contributes to cost saving and revenue generating strategies – Coordinate, introduce, implement, continuously manage and use best practice of Information Technology and telecommunications in order to protect, manage and exploit the use of IT within the business, effectively. – Ensure Information Technology standards and best practices are communicated, implemented and measured. – Support the business in the preparation of contingency plans & co-ordinates the regular testing. – Support all the IT related issues in the company. – Supervise and support the activity of the IT Butlers PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES – Sound Computer knowledge in Opera System, MICROS and MS office applications etc. – Good project management skills – Pleasant personality – Neat appearance – Displays initiative – Customer/people-oriented – Pro-active and requires minimum supervision – Oral and written fluency in English – Team player – Flexible and adaptable to different working locations

    QUALIFICATIONS – Diploma in IT EXPERIENCE – Minimum of 2- 3 years relevant experience with at least 1 year in a similar capacity in a Hotel

    A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

    We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making “Feel Welcome” resonate as the finest hotel promise.

    From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels’​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services. More

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    Executive Secretary | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Executive SecretaryEmployment Type: Full TimeSalary: up to 9K AED, all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client: The client is an Investment Company in Residential and Commercial Properties, Hospital, Mall and Hotel, based in Dubai. Job Role:Maintain the executive’s agendas for the day Provide assistance in planning appointments, board meetings, conference etc. Prioritize all outgoing or incoming correspondence such as emails, letters, packages etc.Handle confidential documents and ensuring information is secured Performing a variety of administrative tasks

    Salary:
    AED
    9,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Requirements: Open to Arabic nationalityFemale, 40 years old and belowBachelor’s Degree is a mustMinimum 5 years’ experience as an Executive SecretaryProven experience working with Local/International companies Key skills – writing letters and emails in English & Arabic, translation, telephone ethics, filing, formatting documents, attention to details, organized, etc.Fluency in verbal and written English & Arabic skills

    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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    Investor Relations Lead | Brakket Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Investor Relations Lead – Saudi Arabia• At least 6 years of experience• Prior experience working with a PE,VC, Investment Holding, Private bank, or Investment bank on building relations with investors to build fundsAbout Our ClientOur client is a newly established buy-and-build private equity fund with operations across the MENA region, Nordics and Switzerland. Its flagship vehicle will invest in disruptive digital transformation technologies across software, big data, cyber security, and AI technologies- with a focus on bridging the digital divide for companies with outstanding high-growth potential in emerging markets.The team is comprised of software, investment and consulting specialists with outstanding experience and track-record in the industry.Job DescriptionThe Investor Relations Lead will be responsible for capital raising initiatives and investor communications in his/her region. The individual will also lead marketing efforts approved by the Leadership Team and help the investment team initiate highly successful new investment strategies. Highly cross-functional role, this position requires a well-rounded individual with superior people skills, strong investor connections in the MENA region and other key markets, deep technical knowledge across private markets and alternative investment.Your Responsibilities Include The Following• Under the guidance of the CIO, gain understanding of the vision, mission, business goals, and objectives of the Company and respective Divisions, and participate with senior management and investment committees in the strategic planning, development and execution of investment goals/strategies.• Identify new potential investors and develop proper points of access, both direct and indirect, in order to develop relationships for capital raising with family offices, independent wealth managers, foundations/endowments, consultants, pension funds, institutional/corporate, and high net worth investors.• Support the leadership in developing yearly marketing plans and capital raising priorities and take Marketing initiatives around innovative ideas and campaigns. • Support the investment team to create memorandums and marketing material, and assist with promoting Corporate Brand including website, firm and product presentations with investment teams and Leadership.• Assist CIO with PR projects, Brand building, and overall firm communication.• Lead business development initiatives & structure mapping, sourcing and prioritization of target investor groups and segmentation for Brakket Invest products and solutions according to your market. • Coordinate & attend meetings with prospective investors. • Support the senior team in leading commercial negotiation with investors, along firm/Executive Committee guidelines and assist with closing.

    The Successful Applicant• Verifiable knowledge/experience of building Investor relations with at least 5 years in financial services and more than 3 years of sales, client relationship or IR in alternative asset management, PE, or VC.• Track record in building a broad, well established network of industry relationships and investors (client network), and raising capital from qualified investors, sourcing investors.• Demonstrable experience in producing high quality presentations and in-depth performance reports and investor letters in coordination with investment teams.What’s On Offer• Depending on profile

    We are your groundbreaking business consultancy, creating solutions for an ever-changing business environment. More

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    Associate – Trade Finance | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyOur client is a large investment global business, with a strong presence within the UAE. They are looking for an independent Associate to join their Trade Finance team in Abu Dhabi.The RoleAssist the team in Originating & marketing Trade Finance products to Financial Institutions and Non-Bank Financial Institutions in the Middle East region Responsibilities: * Development of Trade Finance Business with banks and Non-Banks in the region.* Looking after the issuing of Letter of Credit applications and amendments received by customers* Providing Justifications for the manager cheque queries asked by the Compliance Department* Preparing non legalized documents and endorsing them In order to clear shipments.* Working very closely with financial institution coverage in optimizing Trade Finance revenues.* Support in developing and managing secondary trade asset book (buying and selling activity)* Documents scrutinization as per international and local standards.* Market Exporters/Importers to develop export LC business from financial institution angle. A close coordination is required with the teams locally and internationally.* Producing call reports of meetings and ensuring information is posted.* Checking and authorizing the KYC updates done by the Customer Service Staff.

    The Candidate* Over 6 years of marketing & origination experience of Trade Products, of which past 2 years to be related to marketing Trade products to Banks preferably in the M.E. region.* Required to have thorough knowledge of Trade Products.* In depth knowledge of marketing of trade products to FI clients.* Ability to appraise & monitoring the risk associated with FI clients for trade facilities and related credit process.* Strong ability to build network with financial institution teams, in order to support origination.Salary and Benefits* AED 40,000

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

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    Vice President, Internal Audit | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are presently undertaking a search on a confidential basis, for a leading operator within the Dubai development sector, to source a Vice President (VP) of a newly created Internal Audit function. This senior role shall take ownership of overseeing the entire internal audit, governance and compliance piece whilst also managing-forward a risk management discipline across the entire group and its operating entities. This VP shall be expected to develop, implement and instill core internal controls and audit practices across both financial and operational processes; to ensure robust policies and ethics of “best practice”. Subsequent to this, the VP role will entail the development and introduction of internal reporting tools; designed to control governance whilst also introducing a strategic oversight and review mechanism. At a group level, this role shall also take ownership of analyzing and viewing all aspects of partnership agreements, contractual obligations whilst undertaking independent risk assessments and compliance monitoring at the company operating level. In conjunction, this VP shall be expected and required to build a team of audit staff, whom can be technically astute and aligned to a certain checking and/or whistle blowing “mind set” or trained background within a sphere of independent, impartial and business best practice.

    Our client will look to hire a senior internal audit professional, whom is able to demonstrate extensive exposure (minimum 15 years), of working within a robust and pragmatic internal control and compliance monitoring discipline. The successful candidate shall also be expected to display a professional qualification, linking to either accountancy (ACA, ACCA or CPA) and/or a formal internal audit (CIA) based degree. Ideally, the client will look to source a candidate whom has trained within a consultancy-based (Big 4) environment; where their knowledge of international best practice and IFRS is well versed and demonstrable. In conjunction, the client will look for a candidate whom has a strong cultural and “work-practice” background of the UAE market; whereby they can deliver across senior stakeholder management, with a gravitas, to allow for business-partnering and strategic implementation. The VP shall also possess a level of experience to introduce change management with an independent “hat” whilst adding to the overall business-support and contribution to governance, controllership and accountability. The nature of this business does place a preferred emphasis upon the recruitment of an Arabic speaking candidate.

    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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    Reinsurance Broker – Medical | Newbridge Associates

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Dubai based RI Broking team of a Global Reinsurance Broker. The role sits within the Medical team who are well established and have a sizeable MENA portfolio. The Reinsurance Broker – Medical will support the Producing Brokers in the day to day management of relationships with both clients (MENA cedents) and global reinsurance companies. Duties:• Act as an advisor to the ceding company and represent them in discussions with underwriters at reinsurance companies to secure the most favourable treaty terms and conditions.• Lead meetings between reinsurers and cedents presenting analysis of the data relating to the performance of the portfolio and be involved in the discussion for renewal terms.• Work with insurance companies to assist with pricing of groups that fall outside existing Treaty terms. • Carry out data analysis and produce tables highlighting the monthly performance analysis of treaties for medical. • Demonstrate a sound understanding of pricing and analyze any variation of the products (adding and renewing benefits etc.).• Review income statements and do pricing revisions where they are needed.• Develop relationships with existing and new reinsurance markets to increase placement capabilities of the team.

    • Experience with the analysis of the performance of Medical treaties as either a Reinsurance Broker, Underwriter, Actuary or Consultant.• High level of numeracy with a proven ability to use strong IT skills to carry out analysis of high volumes of data.• An understanding of Pricing for Medical Reinsurance for Treaties (both Quota Share and Excess of Loss). Experience of facultative reinsurance for medical is desirable. • Excellent communication and strong negotiation skills. • A desire to find mutually beneficial outcomes for both clients and reinsurers.

    Newbridge Associates is a Dubai based boutique consulting firm with a primary focus on supporting clients in the acquisition, management and retention of talent.

    We believe in working in partnership with our clients with the ultimate aim of becoming an extension of their business. This approach ensures that we are effective in sourcing and presenting candidates who meet our client’s requirements on all levels.

    We are experts in the financial services industry with experience of working in and recruiting for banks, asset managers, asset servicing and insurance companies. The practical experience of working in the industry ensures that we have a solid foundation of industry knowledge which enables us to truly understand our client’s requirement. The knowledge we have of the financial services industry has allowed us to extend our services to companies in the consulting and software industries who have a core focus on financial services.

    With experience working in the global financial centres of Europe, Middle East and Asia we have established networks both regionally and internationally which we utilise to ensure we are accessing the most suitable talent pool for each client. More