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    Finance Administrator | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a highly reputable and boutique expert in their field of specialism. They are looking to hire a proven Finance Administrator to join their close-knit family office. This is a role where first impressions and stakeholder management count as you will be working alongside senior leadership and within a fast-paced and dynamic team environment. This role will provide a bespoke service tailored to the needs of senior leadership, reporting to the Finance Manager. The role will include but is not limited to the following: reviewing and cross-checking financial data of the company, preparing charts and presentations, ensuring VAT compliance and assisting with ad-hoc administration where required.You will also be responsible for maintaining confidential files and records at all times.

    The successful candidate will have at least three years of finance administration experience. You will be professional and well organised; able to adapt to change and possessing a strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a positive approach to work and an ability to work strongly within the team. You will be self-motivated and pragmatic with the ability to communicate at all levels. This will be a permanent position that offers the potential to forge a long-term and stable career within a family office. This is a full-time office based role where you will be based within a friendly team that works collaboratively. For the successful candidate, there will be scope to further develop one’s skill-set across multiple projects and alongside the ever changing needs of the business. All CV’s will be received in confidence.

    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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    Senior Accountant – Payroll | McGregor Boyall

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position – Senior Accountant, PayrollReports to – Manager, Entitlements & PayrollCompany – A sovereign wealth fund firm Job Location – Abu Dhabi, UAE• Exciting opportunity to work with one of the most respected organisations in the UAE, involved in both Regional and Global projects. • You will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of all payments relating to the Entitlements and Payroll functions. • Responsible for ensuring that employee compensation, benefits and deductions are accurate and are in-line with the HR policy and Administrative Committee’s resolutions. • Responsible for managing the process of reconciliation of all payroll accounts and initiates accounting action plans where necessary. • Handling the correct and timely processing of staff benefits that include salaries and monthly allowances, housing, furniture and joining allowances, car loans, education fees, annual tickets and car allowance as per the Company’s rules and regulations and specific to the employees’ contract. • You will be responsible for maintaining and updating employee records whenever there is a change in the employment status such as promotion, transfer, salary review, annual increment, change of job title, contract type and employee data, change of marital status, bank and dependent details. • You will be responsible for processes, monitoring, and updating business travel and training payments (daily allowance, tickets and leave) in coordination with the concerned department and General Services. • Calculates and uploads the monthly pension contribution for National and GCC employees. Instructs the AP team to process the payment prior to the deadline of every month. • Manages the process of the end of service payments, final settlement calculations and clearance for resigned, terminated and retired employees.McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Good knowledge of computerized accounting processes / payroll systems. • Knowledge of oracle finance is an advantage. 5-10 years of experience as an Accountant or similar role within a Payroll division with a leading institution.• Good understanding of general principles of accounting and payroll processing. • Good understanding of relevant UAE law. High level of accuracy and attention to detail.• Experience of hands on payroll management of between 250-1000 employees• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with managers / staff from different cultural backgrounds.

    Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

    Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. More

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    Support Engineer | SAP Middle East & North Africa

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Work Area: Consulting and Professional ServicesExpected Travel: 0 – 10%Career Status: ProfessionalEmployment Type: Regular Full Time COMPANY DESCRIPTION SAP started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. That’s why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures. SAP values the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering creativity and building lasting relationships with our employees. We know that a diverse and inclusive workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for all. We believe that together we can transform industries, grow economics, lift up societies and sustain our environment. Because it’s the best-run businesses that make the world run better and improve people’s lives. POSITION SUMMARY Would you like to work within a team that is recognized for its world-class customer care, leading support offerings, and work directly with customers to help them achieve successful outcomes for their business? Do you work best when collaborating with great team members and multiple other stakeholders, building impactful relationships that drive success for both you and SAP’s customers? Are you creative when faced with challenges? Do you want to be a part of a dynamic organisation that provides guidance and support for a portfolio spanning both cloud and on-premise products? Then look no further, bring your talents to us! Through expertise, services, support, and tools, SAP Services and Support is uniquely prepared to help our customers become an Intelligent Enterprise using SAP’s intelligent suite, digital platform and intelligent technologies. Our expertise, services and support portfolio and intelligent tools encompass over 45 years of experience in implementing and supporting hundreds of thousands of companies across 25 industries. SAP Enterprise Support (ES) provides customers with expertise and collaboration tools that support and enable them to achieve these goals. This position as an Enterprise Support Advisor (ESA) is a client facing role within SAP Lifetime Customer Experience (LCX) – a global organization that guides customers to accomplish game-changing business outcomes through an outstanding next generation support experience that earns lifetime customer loyalty. EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS – As a customer advocate, the ESA is the customer’s primary point of contact responsible for orchestrating all support activity within SAP to deliver a superior customer experience – Develop trusted relationships with key SAP and customer stakeholders – Collaborate with customers to create goal-based engagement plans that focus on addressing business challenges & help achieve successful business outcomes – Execute and track agreed engagement plan by leveraging relevant SAP tools, services, methodologies and best practices to drive customer success – Empower customers to utilise SAP support features and services – Instigate and manage processes that drive internal teams to provide relief for customers facing critical situations and minimize the risk of core business interruption – Some travel required – up to 30% on-site presence with customers

    SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES – You are customer orientated and focus on quality, as well as having skills to interact and collaborate with customer IT decision makers and LOB decision makers – You communicate effectively with individuals at all levels, internally and externally, with appropriate discretion where required – You have excellent English and Arabic (preferably) oral and written skills, additional languages are an advantage – You have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, deliver results under pressure, work independently, and take ownership of assigned tasks (pro-active driver, results-oriented, pragmatic) – You understand IT landscapes and lifecycles with a specific focus on SAP Solutions during transitions, implementations and operations phases for cloud, standalone or hybrid – Knowledge of the SAP Enterprise Support and the included service offerings such as SAP ES Academy, SAP ES Value Maps and SAP Solution Manager is an advantage EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE – Graduate with a Bachelor or Honours Degree in IT / Computer Science / Physics / Mathematics / Engineering / Business with IT or equivalent preferred – 2 years work experience with proven ability in a customer-facing role – Project Management experience is an advantage – Experience in working in global &/or virtual teams – Experience and/or acumen of the following technologies and solutions is an advantage: Cloud; Databases; Server applications; Infrastructure architecture; Internet technologies; Web servers and web proxy servers experience; Enterprise software solutions; Business application software; IoT – Experience with social media and content development is an advantage i.e. blog posts, videos, podcasts, infographics – Proven record in managing issues, scope and quality while bringing areas of responsibility and tasks to successful completion within the time requirements WHAT YOU GET FROM US Success is what you make it. At SAP, we help you make it your own. A career at SAP can open many doors for you. If you’re searching for a company that’s dedicated to your ideas and individual growth, recognizes you for your unique contributions, fills you with a strong sense of purpose, and provides a fun, flexible and inclusive work environment – apply now . SAP’S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company.

    Headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, SAP is the world’s largest business software company with more than 51,500 employees at sales and development locations in more than 50 countries worldwide.

    Our global development approach focuses on distributing development across the world in strategically important markets. A global network of SAP Labs spanning Bulgaria, Canada, China, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, and the United States, enables SAP to operate locally, yet organize globally.

    As the global technology research unit of SAP, SAP Research significantly contributes to SAP’s product portfolio and extends SAP’s leading position by identifying and shaping emerging IT trends through applied research and corporate venturing. SAP Research has highly skilled teams in 11 research centers worldwide. More

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    Cyber Security Manager | RATP Dev

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job title Cyber Security ManagerAbout the company RATP Dev, in the Middle East and across the world, is committed to developing and optimising public transportation systems. Everywhere, we operate to boost the local economy and quality of life of our passengers. Everywhere, we are driven by excellence, passion and determination in welcoming challenge. RATP Dev Middle East is the regional head office which operates and maintains urban transportation systems in multiple countries, on four continents, carrying more than 1.5 billion annual passengers on its networks. Headquartered in Dubai, RATP Dev Middle East has become a leading, innovative and sustainable mobility player in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.?In the wider MENA region, RATP Dev Mobility Cairo (RDMC) will soon be in charge of the operations and maintenance of the new Light Railway Transit line and the Cairo Metro Line 3 plus its future extensions therefore we are actively sourcing quality talent for our new and exciting venture in Egypt. About the job JOB PURPOSE: The role will require in-depth understanding of information security, technology architecture and business security. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate relevant experience working in a dynamic environment dealing with complex challenges, and communicating to all levels of the business.Business coninuty management by fully implement and testing the disaster recovery process & business continuity plan.RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES Supervision – Supervise information security policy exceptions & change management requests assessments.- Develop a culture of in-depth understanding as to why security testing is required at both business and internal team level and external with technology partners and client.- Analysis of information protection technologies and processes to identify technology security weaknesses.- Lead ongoing assessments of data processing systems to confirm the design of logical controls are effective and meet regulatory and legal requirements; and Provide quality reports to summarize test activities, including objectives, planning, methodology, results, analysis, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences. From the output of the reports provide suggested approaches to enhance further.- Take the ownership and ensure Governance, Policy and Procedures in relation to Management of Information.Operations- Provide information protection reports to summarize test activities, including objectives, planning, methodology, results, analysis, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences. From the output of the reports provide suggested approaches to enhance further.- Coordinate with Infrastructure and business systems Teams to implement identified controls, policies, and procedures.Continuous Improvement- To lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices considering ‘National / international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement- Meetings or workshops or participating in professional organizations or conferences. Reporting- To prepare reports timely and accurately to meet department requirements, policies, and standardsHealth, Safety & Environment- To monitor the adherence to all relevant safety and environmental management procedures and controls to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitudeRelated Assignments- To perform other related duties or assignments as directed- To participate in any enhancement project to ensure company infrastructure reliability

    Requirements ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE- Broad knowledge of a wide range of Information Technology systems and a deep understanding of the inherent security risks associated with these technologies.- Information security principles and best practice (e.g., ISO27001)- Strong technical abilities, combined with business acumen.- Ability to present security topics to a non-technical audience and presenting the business value of security.- A good understanding of IT networking and access management concepts.- Ability to understand and assess technology systems and applications from both a technical and business function perspective.- Ability to communicate business and technical risk to all levels of audience.- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and influence teams; and self-motivated

    We operate and maintain urban and intercity transportation systems in 12 countries, on four continents, carrying more than 1.5 billion annual passengers on our networks.

    Our parent company, RATP, is the transportation operator for Paris and the surrounding region. It ensures 12 million trips a day on one of the world’s densest and most multi-modal transportation network.

    As the world’s fifth-largest transportation company, RATP Group runs and maintains tens of thousands of kilometers of subway, bus, tram, and urban or intercity rail lines around the globe.

    Every day we innovate for smarter, more sustainable cities by designing, operating and maintaining networks for the well-being of our passengers. Our key words: passion and determination. More

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    Service Desk Engineer/Analyst | Propel Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is seeking a Service Desk Engineer to provide technical support to internal staff, dedicated consultants, and business partners.In this role you will be responsible for :• Ensuring that all incidents are accurately recorded, assigned and managed using the Service Desk Tool (SDT)• Ensuring that requests from end users via either in-person or remote (telephone or email) are dealt with in a professional and courteous manner and resolved upon first contact where possible• Supporting and troubleshooting of wireless access and connectivity • Supporting and troubleshooting of iPhone, iPad, Android, and other tablet devices• Comms Room Tasks – Port configuration and troubleshooting; understanding of how firewall rules impact connectivity; wiring comms room equipment; understanding of how UPS and AC’s works • Managing and scheduling local vendors for comms room equipment maintenance and support• Supporting all desktop related operations, including the installation of software packages and administration of OS• Administration and support of Microsoft technologies as it relates to Operating System, Intune MDM, SharePoint, and network services • Conducting end-to-end service ensuring that there is follow-up until resolution of incidents. Conduct IT-Walkthroughs to ensure that non-reported incidents are addressed • Creating and managing user accounts, groups, and distribution lists, and perform password resets.

    To be considered for this role you must have the following skills and experience:• 5 + years experience as Service Desk Analyst/Engineer• Experience in working with applications and systems to undertake analysis, diagnosis and resolution of problems, which may range from straightforward to more complicated technical issues.• Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment to help provide consistently high-quality service and support to end users with excellent communication skills and telephone manner• Highly organized and effective in managing multiple tasks while maintaining high levels of user satisfaction • Excellent organizational skills and experience managing incidents, business expectations, and communication• Strong knowledge of Microsoft-based systems• Working knowledge of AV and Video setup • BA/BS degree (required) • Computer software and hardware troubleshooting knowledge and experience• Software and hardware courses and/or certifications a plusPreferred Qualifications • ServiceNow experience or certification• Service Desk Institute Analyst certification • Microsoft certification o Windows 7/10 and other MS technologies • Practical VMWare (Vsphere and/or Horizon View) experience• Comp TIA A+• ITIL certification is a plus • Cisco telephony, AV and video conferencing skills, Teams/Webex/Zoom• MS, Cisco, VMware technical training and/or certifications are a plus Education

    Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.
    We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.
    Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

    Banking & Finance
    Human Resources
    Oil & Gas
    Construction
    Architecture & Engineering More

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    IT Administrator | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the IT Administrator, you will be responsible to maintain the systems and networks, upgrade and install new hardware and software, perform troubleshooting, back up data and manage security.Client DetailsA leading organisation in Abu Dhabi investing heavily in technology.Description* Analyse, design, Install and maintain networks (LAN/WAN), guard and monitor connectivity between main office and site offices linked with VPN’s.* Upgrading, installing and configuring new hardware and software to meet company objectives.* Configure the AD policies, backup servers, emails and related data, and store them in a well-organized manner.* Manage and maintain VoIP telephony systems, SharePoint configuration management and Configure and manage cloud Azure & AWS.* Install and maintain IT security equipment’s such as firewalls, routers and switches, Anti-virus, Anti-Malware and Anti-spam software’s whilst ensuring their periodical updates.* Performing diagnostic tests and debugging procedures to optimize computer systems.* Designing and implementing efficient end-user feedback and error reporting systems.* Supervising and mentoring IT department employees, as well as providing IT support.* Keeping up to date with advancements and best practices in IT administration.Job Offer* Competitive salary package on offer for the most suitable candidate.

    * Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related disciplines.* Must have between 7-10 years of overall IT experience with strong IT administration experience.* Experience with hardware and software installation and support in a corporate WAN/LAN environment.* Experience in configuration and managing Azure & AWS.* Experience with NAS and SAN storage systems.* Must have worked on Security systems and policies along with hands one experience in Sharepoint.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Relationship Manager – Wealth Management | McGregor Boyall

    Employment:

    Full Time

    In this role as Wealth Management Relationship Manager, you will work with personal and business clients to meet their trust, financial planning, investment and insurance needs. As an integral part of the Wealth Management team, you will cultivate new trust and investment opportunities and referrals and build and maintain client relationships. Build relationships with key clients and influencers across the UAE Market, primarily the Abu Dhabi market, seeking referrals to grow your list of clients. Sourcing new customers for the Wealth Management business across the region. Focusing on developing a book of clients. Bring in assigned/target upfront revenue for the business. Increase assets under management. Bring in fresh deposits as per target. To provide & maintain, on an ongoing basis, a daily sales report, figures, forecasting & any other records which may be required by the Team Leader/Head to keep up-to-date records of sales & performance. Understanding the needs of the end customer & providing appropriate financial solutions. To ensure customer documentation is complete & in compliance with the bank’s requirements. Looking for candidates across various levels, with 3-10 years of experience in wealth management. CISI qualified preferred. Strong knowledge of financial products and services, with a good understanding of how economic events impact global markets. Excellent experience with Bancassurance products & different Wealth products. Proven experience of working as either a Wealth Manager or Private Banker currently managing a book of HNW clients.McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

    Looking for candidates with 3-10 years of experience in wealth management to fill various roles. Primarily looking for RMs with client base in Abu Dhabi. Also open to RMs with client base in Dubai and other Emirates. CISI qualification preferred.

    Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

    Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. More

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    Contract Compliance Vendor Management Specialist | RecruitME

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Operations Team provides support to help leadership make informed strategic decisions on running, growing, and improving the business as well as managing and onboarding of new vendors/experts. We have strong relationships and work closely with executive leadership, including Managing Directors & Partners.Responsibilities would include• Evaluating new vendors, suppliers and experts and the work that they will be providing • Evaluating performance across client industries and service offerings• Understanding potential supplier risks when engaging with contractors; conduct risk assessment for client facing contractors and highlight associate risks and recommend mitigation steps to Finance Director• Writing up policies, reviewing contracts and pricing in alignment with global processes and procedures• Run the onboarding of new vendors via the Coupa system as well as overseeing the screening of new vendors• Provide support during local audits and assisting the Finance director in reporting back to Global• Responsibilities will also involve involvement in some legal/contracting aspects such as:• Ability to clearly explain legal and contracting terminology in supplier contracts to business owners and stakeholders• Understand the different types of supplier agreements and subcontracting processes, and advise stakeholders on the correct contracting process• Basic review and negotiation of contractual agreements prior to escalating to Legal Team• Comfortable with drafting/reviewing contractual documents based on contracting templates (i.e. Independent Contractors Agreements, Statement of Works, Amendment Agreements)

    • Current residence in the UAE• Legal and compliance background as well as relevant experience and a Degree• Sound analytical and reporting skills combined with excellent English communication skills; written and oral• Proven ability to work effectively in a global environment with people at all levels, preferably in a professional services organization• Advanced computer literacy• Experience with and exposure to data analytics, contract writing, risk assessment and business intelligence tools; writing queries, building reports, and diagnosing issues• Experience in procurement procedures• Ability to structure hypothesis, build thoughtful analyses and bring clarity to previously undefined problems• Desire and flexibility to work through details with keen attention to accuracy

    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