More stories

  • in

    Executive Secretary – Saudi National | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Executive Secretary – Riyadh – Saudi NationalsAs part of our Core Business Services (CBS) team and you will support the important business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. As a CBS professional, you will work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources and tools that help EY deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, win in the marketplace and support EY’s growth and profitability.You have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.The OpportunityAs an executive assistant, you’ll develop your skills by providing support services to some of MENA’s largest organizations. Your experience in business communication will help you to build effective relationships with important stakeholders and senior leaders. You’ll have autonomy and clear responsibilities, working in our friendly, collaborative environment. Your talents will be respected and you’ll be supported in developing the career path you choose. Your key responsibilities• Provide high level support to a small group of Partners and Executives• Organise and manage comprehensive diaries, travel and accommodation• Screening emails, responding and/or actioning as required• Prepare expense claims and timesheets on a weekly basis• Screen phone calls and messages, and follow-up actions, referring to the relevant team member when appropriate• Prepare and revise documents including presentations, emails, reports, agendas and papers• Coordinate client events, internal and external, as required within MENA• Leadership and people development• Counsel, coach or mentor others in the secretarial community• Identify opportunities to improve work efficiency and effectiveness

    Skills and attributes for success• The demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills• Intermediate in the use of Microsoft Office suites• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task• Strong communication skills including telephone manner and interpersonal skills• A strong team member with an ability to work across multiple teams• Experience in a professional services environment is highly regardedTo qualify for the role you must have• A minimum of 4-5 years previous EA experience, supporting multiple executives in a corporate environmentIdeally, you’ll also have• Prior working experience in global professional services organization or mid-tier firms will be highly advantageousWhat we look for• Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. • An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.What we offerWe 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 worldEY 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

  • in

    Proposal Manager – Multinational Consulting Firm | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse is working in partnership with an international consultancy firm, which is looking to hire a self-motivated, professional and driven Proposals Manager to join their team in Qatar. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join a prestigious firm, working in a busy deadline driven environment. This is a pivotal role which will work closely with senior managers to support business development activity and achieving high conversion success rates based on submittal of commercially robust proposals and major tenders. You will utilise your organisational, multitasking and prioritization skills in a fast paced deadline and results driven environment. This role will manage proposals across all departments of the Qatar office and will involve preparation of all commercial documentation related to RFP, Letter of Proposal and all the elements required for major tender submissions. Other key accountabilities of the role include; risk-tracking and management through the process, contributing to the written proposal both in content and presentation, you will ensure timely delivery of compliant and commercially viable bids.

    The successful candidate should have proven ability and track record to work across an organization, with effective communication skills in a busy deadline conscious and results driven environment. You will have excellent project management and prioritization skills, with a strong attention to detail. It is essential that the successful candidate have excellent presentation and fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English. Due to the role requirements only candidates already based in Qatar can be considered for this position.

    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

  • in

    Head of Research and Consultation (Board Advisory Consultancy) | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Set up and run a research and analytics function for a newly established advisory company working to enhance the role of board members.Client DetailsWell funded start up organization focused on working with Board Members of various Saudi based clients to enhance their impact in roles.Description* Identifies potential research and enterprise income sources, promotes these opportunities to relevant colleagues, supports in preparing grant and commercial applications, manages the application/ tendering/ contracting process and provides post-award support.* Defines quality standards and ways of presentation for any kind of publication coming from the team (internal and/or external), to add value to the client experience.* Coordinates with legal that the rights of the published information are with and cooperates with marketing to ensure the presentation is within the branding guidelines.* Works closely with business development and design & delivery team to understand their needs and timely provide them with the necessary information.* Selects topics for case studies and assigns them to the team based on their field of expertise. * Decides if studies can be conducted in-house or if external support is required based on the topic.* Reviews completed market research, analytics, studies, and theses and ensures they meet the quality standards, reverts to the team when areas for improvement are identified to enhance the overall output by providing advice, and consultancy where appropriate.* Sets up a meaningful reporting system and ensures that data are timely and accurate maintained, and reports are timely submitted to the concerned audience.* Proposes and participates in events from time-to-time to present the topics, in coordination with BD.Job Offer* Build the department from scratch and play a lead role in the growth of the business* Competitive packages with a tax free salary

    * 10+ years business experience * Experience working with the production of corporate research* Strong network of partners within this field* Ideally a Masters or PHD in Marketing, Economics or a comparable field.* Excellent written and oral communication

    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

  • in

    IT Operations Manager | Big Fish Recruitment

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • IT Operations Manager is responsible for working closely with all employees and departments to support the company’s business needs across the organization by managing Systems, Helpdesk, Networks, and IT equipment. • This will include managing current technology operations as well as the creation and implementation of new IT.

    • In-depth knowledge of Windows, Macintosh and iOS system setup, configuration and tuning, and automated update procedures• In-depth knowledge of Windows Server Environment • In-depth knowledge of Cloud Computing service like AWS and MS AZURE • Strong knowledge of data network fundamentals• Project Management Skills• Experience with many varieties of network hardware• Technical knowledge of NAS file sharing and Windows servers• Troubleshoot, support, and maintain applications• Ability to work independently, plan, organize, prioritize and meet deadlines• Possess a positive ‘customer support’ attitude, being responsive to customer requests• Excellent oral and written communication skills

    Service

    Our aim is to provide our clients and candidates with a consistent, quality service that goes beyond the norm, giving them peace of mind and complete trust in our ability to meet their needs.

    Knowledge

    Big Fish consultants specialise in their fields and have extensive experience in the region and beyond. We take pride in our knowledge and network and believe that our relationships are built on trust and integrity and are made for the long term.

    Care

    At Big Fish, as well as caring for the people we work with, we also care about the world and environment we live in, that’s why Big Fish support initiatives that promote human welfare, environmental protection and sustainability. More

  • in

    Financial Accounting Advisory Director (Saudi National) | Hays

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a Financial Accounting Advisory Senior Manager / Director you’ll be responsible for leading and managing multiple pursuits and engagements focusing on design and implementation of the shared services function with emphasis on finance process across sectors and industries.• To this end you’ll ensure that the FAAS engagement team understands the client’s needs and expectations and that the work product is client-focused, clear, accurate and well-presented; ensure work is delivered timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements and monitor the FAAS engagement team’s performance against the budget, and alter if necessary.• In addition identifying and communicating relevant trends, developments and k performance drivers relevant to the client will be essential as well consulting with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues and participating in sales of new FAAS work.

    • Saudi National• Technical, hands-on experience in design and implementation of shared services including Process Assessment, Business case development, transition planning, people & organization management, processes, location analysis, talent assessment and technology automation• Demonstrated work experience in transition & change management in the finance function, with an ability to design and implement operating model of shared services construct.• Strong understanding of multifunction, next generation shared services centre and experienced in evolving conventional SSC to Global Business Service set up• Strong management skills to lead teams, delegate appropriately, mentor, review performance and counsel employees• Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma and Digital Technologies• Hands on understanding and experience of technology and automation tools being used in SSC including CRM, Process Automation, Case Manager, Service monitoring, ticketing, escalation management etc.

    Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide.

    Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions.

    We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing.

    As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened a dedicated Abu Dhabi desk to further assist with our client needs across the region. More

  • in

    Financial Controller – Private Equity | Venture Search

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Venture Search is partnered with a regional Private Equity firm who have significant AUM’s across both Private and Public investments. Their portfolio extends across international markets across multiple asset classes.This opportunity is unique, in that it will join an established business, during a time at which the finance function and team is undergoing a period of transformation. The successful candidate will be able to contribute towards shaping and developing the finance function, in particular treasury, with the opportunity to take ownership of how the function will look and operate moving forwards.

    Previous regional GCC experience is essential, together with experience working for an investment manager (e.g. sovereign wealth fund, private equity, family office, family owned conglomerate).This role will suit a finance professional who has experience in driving automation, implementation of an ERP, transformation, and will proactively look for opportunities to re-engineer processes and upgrade any legacy manual processes.The successful candidate will be able to build strong relationships both internally and externally – able to contribute towards the development of junior team members, and able to forge strong relationships with banks and lenders.Applicants must hold either a CFA charter holder or relevant finance and accounting chartership (e.g. CPA / ACA / ACCA). Fluent Arabic skills would be preferential but not essential.

    Venture Search is an international banking & financial services search firm, combining technology and human skill to enhance all aspects of the hiring process.
    By combining advanced search technology and a market-leading team, we are able to attract the most talented candidates in the banking and financial services sector.
    Here at Venture Search, we are passionate about building world-class teams and delivering long-term recruitment solutions. Venture’s focus spans multiple facets of the global Financial Services industry, including Banking, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, Buyside, Fintechs, and Advisory firms. More

  • in

    Senior IT Manager – NAVIS Implementation | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior IT Manager – NAVIS Implementation experience requiredSenior Technology Manager for a Ports business.Will be leading an implementation of Navis as one of the key priorities.Client DetailsMulti billion dollar construction giga project.Description* Lead the strategic design, tendering, management, and implementation of an enterprise-wide technology infrastructure for PortCo., including a Terminal Operating System (TOS)* Develop the strategy for T1’s technological resources, implementation and maintenance* Support and collaborate on terminal automation projects from concept study through to commissioning and implementation* Negotiate and manage critical vendor relationships to maximize value and timeliness of external innovations.* Collaborate with management team to develop and implement plans for the technical infrastructure of systems, processes, and resources required to accommodate the growth objectives of T1* Evaluate and implementing new systems and infrastructure alongside IT Shared Services as needed* Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture* Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation, and creativity to drive digitalization initiatives for NEOM Port* Maximize system efficiencies in daily use to drive performanceJob OfferAn attractive salary package and benefits are on offer for the successful candidate.

    * Proven experience with IT projects and implementation from zero inside a container terminal* Strong understanding of container terminal and shipping technologies, including TOS products provided by third-party vendors (e.g. Navis N4)* Experience in post-merger integration projects* Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills* Exceptional project management skills* 10+ years of leadership experience* 10+ years software engineering and/or IT experience* 5+ years in container terminal and shipping industry* Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field; Master’s degree in information technology or a technology-related discipline preferred

    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

  • in

    SOC Team Lead (L2) | Middle East Executive

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Middle East Executive are currently working with a large holding group with multiple business units throughout the Middle East, who are looking for a SOC Team Lead (L2) to be based at their head office in Dubai.Essentially this should be a person with in-depth security operations knowledge and should be able to shadow the info SEC Manager to help him with his day to day responsibilities and act as an authoritative contact for Level 2 Analysts which means SOC L2 experience is essential.Overview for the role;• To contribute to operation of the Security operations center in triaging security incidents and proactively monitoring the digital assets of the company.• Operating within the policies and SOPs of the organization, this level of analysts are the first line of defense in terms of raising/escalating critical incidents and attacks.• Specific areas of responsibility involves reviewing the SIEM for security logs and find the correlation between the logs and record findings against the incidents.• Other relational security tools like End point security solution, Privilege access management, Email security solution etc. will also be involved in the everyday triage of the incidents and further analysis.This role will have a succession plan to grow into a more senior position within the business and is offering a package between 10,000 – 12,000 AED, depending on experience.

    Salary:
    AED
    10,000 to 12,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Job knowledge & experience required:• Prior experience in working with a SIEM tool, corelating logs and analysing logs from all systems of an enterprise network• Good understanding of Active directory, Servers, Cloud technologies, Networking, Endpoint security, Email security, Office 365 and perimeter security.• Previously assessed, developed and implemented, operationalized, and documented comprehensive security technologies and processes• Solid understanding of a range of compliance, regulatory, and legal requirements and relevant principles, best practices, and standards across multiple industries (e.g., PCI, SOX, GLBA, CSA, PCI, NIST, ISO, IEEE, FedRAMP, HIPAA, and TCG)

    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