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    SAP Business Partner | Middle East Executive

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Middle East Executive are working with a leading food manufacturer and distributor who are looking for a SAP Business Partner to lead the implementation of supply chain modules such as Demand Planning, Production Planning, Material Management (MM) Warehouse Management (WMS).• As SAP Business Partner you will work primarily on the Supply Chain Function and execute and lead several SAP modules.• You will support, implement and execute SAP Systems & Projects, SAP BI/BW and MS Power BI.• You will provide service to the ERP and third-party applications users across the Company.• You’ll document IT/ ERP related business requirements, validate these with the businesses and prioritize based on input. • Manage on-going communication on large projects’ status and escalate issues to senior management as required.• A focus will also he on the importance of managing change from IT and Business perspectives, and guides the development of relevant processes and tools, to ensure effective change management.

    Salary:
    AED
    25,000 to 30,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    The ideal candidate must have:• A minimum 10 years of relevant experience on SAP, including implementation experience of Supply Chain Modules (SCM) Modules.• Preferred Relevant certification in Advanced Program/Project Management Professional (PMP).• Experience in Master Data Cleansing. • In-depth knowledge of SAP PP and working knowledge of MM and Demand Planning.• Experience of business partnering with supply chain teams• Experience of working in the manufacturing sector • Bachelor’s degree in Information System, Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Engineering discipline or equivalent

    The Middle East Executive Group has become the first choice for industry professionals wanting to work in the Gulf region.

    We understand exactly how supply chain performance and sales performance impacts the bottom line and top line of product led businesses and we have the experience, network & expertise to match skilled professionals with exciting new roles that suit their experience, passion and drive in this highly strategic industry.

    Our specialist teams internally are;

    Commercial Management & Sales
    Supply Chain & Logistics
    Strategic HR
    Strategy
    Engineering

    The industries we focus on are;

    3PL / Freight Forwarding
    Food & FMCG
    Medical & Pharmaceutical
    Ecommerce
    Retail
    Engineering More

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    Legal Assistant | MENA Recruit

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a boutique investment bank headquartered in the DIFC.They specialize in the management of Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds and Private Debt Funds.They want employees who are in for the long haul and aspire to be a part of a growing forward looking firm.They wish to invest in you, guide you and support your learning and development. All employees are required to remain enrolled in company sponsored continuing education and training above and beyond the statutory requirements.They work hard, but the work is rewarding and meaningful.Hiring date: ImmediateJob type: Full time (6 months probation)Roles and Responsibilities§ Assist General Counsel with legal, compliance and administrative support across all businesslines (including fund management, capital markets and M&A)§ Prepare and edit legal documents, regulatory filings, project plans and internal policies &procedures§ Management and track workflows and submission deadlines§ Assist with the implementation of corporate governance policies and monitor the same§ Liaise with clients and internal teams for the preparation, review and collation of due diligence and KYC/KYB materials§ Assist clients with onboarding at counterparties and service providers (including Fund Administrators, Prime Brokers, Banks, Auditors and Legal Counsel)§ Conduct legal research and prepare briefing notes in respect of the same

    Skills and Qualifications§ University degree and/or professional qualification§ 1+ year of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or similar in a reputable law firm, financialinstitution or corporate§ Familiarity with legal procedures and financial services regulation in the DIFC, UAE orcomparable jurisdiction§ Corporate law, Banking & Finance and/or similar experience preferred

    MENA Recruit is a boutique Executive Search and Recruitment firm focused on meeting recruitment needs from Business Services through to Partner and General Counsel level within the legal sector. This extends to in-house and private practice in multiple industries covering the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Egypt along with a select group of tier one international firms in Australia.

    With over 20 years’ recruitment experience in London and Dubai, we have developed strong international ties in the UK, USA and APAC and have an extensive local Middle East network to draw from. We are committed to providing a bespoke service to clients and candidates. More

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    Legal Assistant – Financial Services | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Based at our client’s corporate DIFC office, an opportunity has arisen to provide legal and administrative support within a boutique investment bank. They work closely with fund managers, managing significant fund portfolios and providing complete integrated solutions and advisory services for hedge funds, private equity, venture capital and family offices. This position is extremely varied and will provide administrative, compliance and legal support to the General Counsel, across all business lines including fund management, capital markets and M&A. The responsibilities for the role will include preparation, editing and reformatting of legal documents, regulatory filings, project plans and internal policy drafts. You will need to manage and track workflow and submission deadlines and assist with implementation of corporate governance policies. Additionally, there will be significant client liaison for KYS material and due diligence for onboarding as well as significant legal research and preparation of briefing notes. The role demands considerable discretion and high levels of confidentiality.

    It is therefore expected that you will be degree educated and / or possess a professional, industry recognized, qualification with a preference within Law. Our client is seeking an individual with experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or similar in a law firm, financial and / or management consultancy. Candidates must have a familiarity with legal procedures and financial regulations within various jurisdictions. Exceptional personal skills including social competency, strong cross-functional communication and people skills alongside a high energy and the ability to be engaged both inside and outside of normal business hours on occasion is required. The correct work ethic, personality and overall attitude is very important to our client in order to be a best fit for the company. You will be an individual with a positive outlook, high energy and a strong team spirit. The ability to multitask with exemplary time management skills is paramount as is strong interpersonal skills. Corporate appearance and immaculate presentation is key in representing this amazing office environment and its business.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Finance Officer / Head | A Leading Company In UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Company Name • Aravalli Capital Job and The Company location • Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)Reporting lines • The Finance Officer (“FO”) reports directly to The Company’s Senior Executive Officer (“SEO”)About The Company • Aravalli Capital is in the process of incorporation at DIFC• Aravalli Capital is expected to be a full-service Wealth Management firm in DIFC (regulated by DFSA) within 2021• Aravalli Capital has a sister-company in mainland Dubai; all business of this Mainland company will be moved to Aravalli Capital by May upon incorporation.About the role • This role is required to be filled ASAP as it is a Regulatory role; however, we can work out the joining date per the candidate’s circumstances• The role has three broad areas:• Financial Management• Regulatory filings and relationship with the regulators• Overseeing Client Onboarding in coordination with the Compliance Officer• Given it is a new entity that we hope to expand in coming years with already committed capital, it is a good opportunity for somebody young and ambitious to grow with the firm• Most items in this job description are negotiable but Integrity and respect-for-the-team are not; we seek to hire genuinely nice peopleResponsibilities • The Finance Officer has the following ultimate responsibilities:• Ensure the company’s capital resources are in compliance with its regulatory requirements at all times. • Any (potential) breach must, without any delay, be reported to the Senior Executive Officer and the Compliance Officer.• Development of strategic direction, goals, and objectives for all reporting sections within the Finance department ensuring that they align with the strategic plans of The Company• Coordination of the preparation of management and statutory financial reports• Ensure timely preparation of financial and statistical reports, business plans, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and/or reports required by regulatory agencies including statutory audit and tax compliance• Ensure the availability of funds at the right time in the right currency, and at an acceptable cost• Manage financial and currency risks, and minimize financial exposures through prudent cash management• The frequency of the reports prepared by the FO will be monthly management accounting and quarterly and annual EPRS returns• Maintain knowledge and understanding of the applicable financial and regulatory reporting requirementsCompensation • AED 300,000 (approximately USD 82,000) per year; there is no Income Tax in Dubai or U.A.E.• Healthcare insurance • Any other benefit as required by DIFC including but not limited 30 days paid vacation, flights to home country amongst others

    Salary:
    AED
    25,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: Health Insurance, 30 days vacation

    Competencies • Expert-level knowledge of Accounting• General awareness of regulatory functions• Demonstrated professional excellence • 5 to 10 years of work experienceEducational requirements • Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or any other quantitative field• Certified Public Accountant / Chartered Accountant or any advanced Finance Degree• Good to have but not required Knowledge of drafting, implementing, and maintaining the following documents:• Risk Management Procedures• Risk Assessment Matrix• Internal Risk Assessment Process Report (annually)• Knowledge of Mandarin and/or experience of Mainland China• Knowledge of statistical tools for data analysis• Financial Modelling

    A leading company in UAE. More

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    Investment and Asset Management Specialist | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Treasury Management, Fund Accounting, Fund Administration, Financial Reporting, Portfolio Management, accounting, Financial audit, IFRSClient DetailsFinancial Services Client in KSADescription* Handling full Investment cycle post execution of trade till complete settlement and bookings.* Updating the portfolio management system.* Settlement & Reconciliation of Funds with Custodian.* Preparation and presentation of monthly fund admin pack comprising of different asset classes namely Fixed income, Money Market, Equities, Real Estate, Alternatives, Private Equities.* Providing management with income projections related to different investment class.* Preparation of monthly Liquidity, attribution, counterparty, currency exposure, risk analysis reports as per the company manual.* Providing the performance number to investment managers for their individual asset class.* Daily and Weekly treasury management – Accessing the cash requirement in order to meet the operational obligations and calculating the availability of buffer for investment plans.* Execution and follow up on the inward and outward remittances related to investments.* Communicating with the custodian and brokers/counterparties for settlement of the trades.* Ensuring all the KYC and necessary records are updated for the authorized signatory.* Validation of calculated NAV by Fund Admin on daily/ monthly/periodic basis.* Maintaining the books of records of the investment portfolios by completing end to end accounting entries* Preparation of Fund financial statements.* Involved in month end accounting along with the position and cash reconciliation.* Periodic reporting of performance for the Fund to the stake holders.Job OfferCompetitive salary package

    * Strong asset management background 5+ years* Experience with Treasury Management, Fund Accounting, Fund Administration, Financial Reporting, Portfolio Management, accounting, Financial audit, IFRS* Expertise on excel and word to conduct analytics and business intelligence work.* Good understandings of analytics tools and excel formulas.* Good Knowledge of implementing Fund accounting software Advent Geneva.* Good Knowledge of MS Office* Working knowledge of Bloomberg terminal.

    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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    Deputy Head – Internal Audit | Command MENA

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This is a newly created Deputy Head of Internal Audit role within a highly regarded organisation, working within a high-performing team. You will support the current Head of Internal Audit to take lead across a number of extremely high-profile projects of great strategic importance to the organisation, and take responsibility for the successful implementation of the Internal Audit strategy for these projects. Leading a team of experienced Internal Auditors, you will play a visible role in partnering with senior stakeholders from across the organisation, writing the audit reports, and presenting these to senior management. This is a key role within the institution, and you will be the successor for the Head of Internal Audit. You must possess a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience gained in-house from a large complex MNC environment, with big 4 training the foundation of your career, experience working on large-scale development projects would be preferred. First rate communication skills are crucial for this role, you must be capable of working and presenting to a C-level audience.

    20+ years experience in Internal Audit, from large-scale complex MNC environments and big-4

    Command MENA has been successfully partnering with clients and candidates since 2005. We have worked on human resources & talent acquisition assignments for clients throughout the Asia Pacific region, Middle East, Europe and the Americas.

    During this period of time we have successfully sourced highly skilled and multilingual talents both locally and from around the globe.

    As a company we take a consultative approach to meeting your human resources & talent management requirements. Taking the time to understand your needs, we think laterally to isolate candidates’ critical skills. We have proven understanding of the dynamics of various markets and we bring a fresh perspective to your challenges in sourcing creative staff.

    Our team of consultants specialise in a variety of sectors and take real pride in their work. We work in a number of specialist sectors; succesfully delivering human resources campaigns to Fortune 1000 & major international companies through to smaller boutique & specialist companies. More

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    Principal Data Scientist – Energy | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Principal Data Scientist required by the utility sector for a Huge Project based In Saudi Arabia being built from Scratch. This is a large brand new greenfield project.Client DetailsMy client are in the energy business and their mission is be the go-to analytics business energy within the region. They are investing heavily in technology and with this being a truly Greenfield project you can bring your expertise to a Brand new project working closely with the head of IT. This role is for a technical leader, reporting into the Director of Data Science, partner with internal and external clients and mentor junior team members, this role will grow significantly over the next few years as such join now to be a part of the early stages of the organizations growth & give your career an acceleration.DescriptionAs a Principal Data Scientist you will use statistical analysis to analyze, model, and predict the behavior and performance of electric systems across the entire value chain of generation, transmission, storage, distribution, and consumption using various data sources.The position is to build models which will help build the “smartness” in the applications obeying physics and power-system first principles. You will also be developing AI solutions for non-electric-grid use-cases, and use this technology to analyse customer feedback. You will provide Cognitive Digital Technology solutions using AI, blockchain, etc.) using Containerisation.The principal data scientist will play a pivotal role in defining the Digital Solutions strategy for the Energy department , working directly with the Data architect and software engineering team to build these applications from the ground up.This is a permanent role based in Tubuk, Saudi Arabia paying Competitively + Bonus, Housing & Extensive Benefits. Tax Free Salary The Successful Data Scientist will be Confident to Build scenario analysis applications, & Develop solutions that are cloud native but platform agnostic with a view to improve customer Experience and accelerate business outcomes from grid digitalization initiatives.Knowledge and Skills* Algorithmic and Problem solving skills* Excellent understanding of statistics* Deep learning frameworks: Tensorflow and/or Pytorch* Expert knowledge of Python libraries for signal processing, time series modelling, database querying, statistics, machine learning and visualization* Experienced with model containerization and integration with CI/CD pipeline* SQL scriptingJob Offer* Competitive salary* Health care you and dependants* School Fees paid for* Housing Provided

    Experience required:* 8 years working in data science* Heavy experience using Python, R, Spark, Hadoop and Cloud for predictive modelling and data manipulation* Experience leading projects in data science field required.* Experience with working in a software / application development environment* Must have worked in an environment where analytics / AI models are deployed and operational.* Experience working in Solution Delivery or Devops Environment (eg. dev/ops, CI/CD, etc).* Agile Methodology* Cloud experience: AWS / Azure or any other enterprise platforms* Exposure to big data, AI, IoT and Machine Learning.* Excellent SQL scripting* Experience within power/energy industry.Nice to have * End-to-end ML model development and deployment* data management / architecture is an advantage.* Knowledge of NLP and ontology’s a plus* Bringing innovative ideas from inception through to implementation and experience of doing thisThis would suit someone who has publications in journals, hold Data science certifications, GitHub projects, etc and show a passion about Data science in their spare time.

    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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    Service Design Consultant, Technology Consulting | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    In recent years, industries have been disrupted and transformed by digital technology. As a design and innovation consulting professional, you will collaborate with different teams to help businesses define their digital strategy and aspirations, design digital products and experiences and solve their digital and innovation challenges. As part of a high-performing team, you’ll deliver exceptional client service to create engaging, intuitive solutions for our key digital transformation programs. As organizations look to leverage the advantage that technology offers, we are committed to helping you develop the right skills that you’ll need in today’s environment. Working on programs that cross borders and sectors, the experiences you gain here will be more valuable than anywhere else. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the outstanding EY experience lasts a lifetime. The Opportunity We’re looking for ‘Service Design Consultants’ (Assistant Manager/Manager level) to join our team in our Riyadh (KSA) office. This is a hands-on role in which you will be responsible for design centric workstreams of programs, shaping outcomes, managing client relationships and helping grow the design practice. In this role, you will participate throughout the entire design process-from inspiration and research to building prototypes, communicating a vision, bringing to life integrated digital-physical experiences through products and services. If you’ve been part of multi-disciplinary projects, have collaborated with a broad range of stakeholders, interacted with clients, mentored and supported designers, designed impactful experiences and contributed towards the design community, then this role is for you. Your Key Responsibilities – Champion Service Design within the Public Sector and work with teams to design and scale digital government services. – Collaborate effectively with subject matter experts as well as the organization’s operations, business development, financial, commercial and technical teams to achieve the optimal design – Engage customers to test understanding, refine requirements and develop tailored and compelling solutions – Design for the target user’s experience across multiple channels. – Convert the design to something that is implementable. – Distill business, customer, and partner constraints into digestible components for the design team. – Instill project teams with the confidence and discipline to explore innovative design solutions while respecting deadlines. – Participate in the delivery of a range of projects, defining project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders. – Establish relationships and liaise with key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

    Skills and Attributes for Success – Has the power of perfectly crafted design direction, and as a global citizen is able to see immense potential for change in the world. – Approaches things systemically and are a natural at zooming out to see the big picture, then diving in to nail the important details. – Is passionate about growing people-first services. From value proposition to brand to customer experience to scale, you thrive in putting all of the pieces together. – Is passionate about social impact, financial services, and great design. – You have experience designing and/or implementing solutions in resource-constrained environments. – You love to travel and are comfortable navigating tough situations in the developing world. – Can easily communicate and envision service concepts and ideas to team members, partners, and funders. – You use diverse set of methods & tools that illustrate all the components and touchpoints of the service. To qualify for the role, you must have – Recent relevant work experience (approximately 4-6 years for Assistant Manager and at least 6-8 years for Manager grade), working collaboratively across engineering, product management and user research teams – BA/BS degree in service design, graphic design, human-computer interaction, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience – Proven designs and experience of launched services that have been implemented in the real world – Deep expertise in design thinking/human-centered design – In-depth knowledge and experience within a relevant service design discipline (Systems Design, Business Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design) – Ability to work within a self-directed culture and navigate ambiguity Ideally, you’ll also have – A high proficiency in verbal and written Arabic – A dedication to teamwork and integrity within a professional environment – Experience within the government and public sector – Experience in a Scrum-based production process – Experience defining or working with a design system What we Look for A highly motivated person who is open-minded with the ability to run engagements, embrace ambiguity and accept feedback and constructive criticism to realize the optimal user experience. A confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. The right candidate demonstrates propensity to learn and share knowledge with the team, fosters an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment and plays a role in nurturing and mentoring juniors within the organization. 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