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    Operations Manager | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse is working with an Instillation Contractor which was established in 2016. The company was established to support its sister company who manufacture insulated panels. Together, they offer a turn-key solution for their clients across the GCC region. Both companies are part of a well-established Conglomerate Holding Company which has been operating in Dubai for over 50 years. This role will be responsible for the overall initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of all supply and installation projects for both Contractor and Manufacturing Companies. The position will have to provide all projects with the proper direction, coordination and management needed to meet all project requirements in line with their approved budgets and timelines. You will review all contractual documents in detail for every project to ensure that all information is captured accurately and in the best interest of the company, working hand-in-hand with Project Engineers to align each project’s strategy based on its specific requirements. You will ensure all quality control standards and HSE procedures are being adhered too at all times.

    The successful candidate will hold a bachelors Degree in a relative field (Civil, Mechanical, etc) and have a minimum of 10 years professional experience, 5 of which should be in a similar Operations Management role. You must have recent experience working with an Instillation or Industrial Contractor and have thorough understanding of Project Management and Contract Management best practices. You will be able to demonstrate relative experience of working in a fast-paced, diverse role and be able to oversee and manage multiple projects at any one time. It is essential you are you fluent in Arabic, both verbal and written.

    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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    Information Systems Training Specialist | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Business trainer for any system that has been developed.• Expert on communication and training skills.• Expert on presentations.• Expert on business analysis.• Good on Jira.• Familiar with intellectual property terminology.

    • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent teamwork skills including collaboration, cooperation, coordination, Open-mindedness, brainstorming, and idea exchange. • Excellent adaptability and self-management skills.• Bachelor’s degree in a related field• 6 Years Experience.

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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    General Manager | A Leading Exchange Company In Oman

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Transform the Organisation to a state-of-the-art digitized International Money Exchange House, including establishing extensive footprint in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. • Set up and implement Business, Marketing & Operational Strategies of the organization as per directions of the Board of Directors.• Develop Annual Business Plan in line with the Long Term Sustainable and Profitable Business Goal and provide direction to set Branch-wise Business Targets and reviews Performance.• Lead team to carry out smooth functioning of Oman Exchange L.L.C. including Budgetary Plan and control and Treasury Operations Management. • Lead team to explore business opportunities, conduct peer analysis, socio-economic analysis and submit proposals on branch opening/relocation/closure to Board and seek approval thereon. • Manage relationship with key customers and oversee Marketing and Sales team has a robust Service Delivery Model in place.• Attend different business meetings as representative of the Board of Directors and execute Business Agreements/MoUs.• Maintain continuous liaison with the Regulatory Authorities as well as Central Bank of Oman and ensure submit all necessary Regulatory and Financial Reports to concerned Authority.

    • Required Experience: minimum of 10 years in the financial sector and atleast 5 years specifically in the money exchange sector.• Education: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration is needed. Alternatively candidates with a master’s degree, preferably in business administration, finance, accounting, or economics is also considered. Professional qualifications preferred; Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Financial Consultant, Financial Risk Manager, Certified Treasury Professional.• Skills: Managerial, leadership, problem solving, communication, analysis, strategic thinking, mathematical proficiency, interpersonal skills.

    A leading exchange company in Oman. More

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    Finance Manager | A Leading Exchange Company In Oman

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Assist Head of the Organisation in achieving the financial strategies as per direction of the Board of Directors.• Be up to date with IFRS and all of the latest Global Financial Standards and Regulations.• Keep abreast of all technologically advanced tools and Financial Technology to prevent technological fraud.• Provide insight and meaningful analysis to the Head of the Organisation and the Board for formulation and review of business strategies.• Create capital plan in line with the overall business strategies taken by the Board.• Prepare annual budget [both OPEX and CAPEX] of the company and ensure its implementation;• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budget, financial trend, market analysis, forecast, regulatory changes.• Review branch profitability vis-à-vis budget and provide insight about improvement of business performance.• Lead the team in carrying out all payment control, accounts payable and financial administrations of the Company.• Supervise treasury, cash deposit/cash flow management, accounting, procurement of assets/services, insurances contract, rental agreement and fixed assets management on a day-to-day basis. • Formulate and implement Corporate Tax Planning and Taxation Management of the organization.• Analyze Financial Statements, cash flow, revenues and expenditures to determine budget variances and identify potential weakness, recommend measures to mitigate them. • Perform Bank Reconciliations of the company on real time basis and address identified discrepancies by escalation to Management and Board of Directors.• Arrange daily Nostro/Vostro Account Fund Management, making deals with the different Correspondents.• Prepare periodic financial statements, MIS Reports and regulatory returns of the company.• Design appropriate Financial Accounting and Internal Control System to prevent fraud and misappropriation.• Meet the compliances of Central Bank and other regulatory bodies and mitigate the operational, reputational and legal risk of company.• Liaise with the company’s external auditors, Statutory Bodies and legal advisors.• Maintain relationship with the company’s Banks and ensure various timely renewal of banking arrangement on time.

    • Required Experience: minimum of 10 years in the financial sector and at least 5 years specifically in the money exchange sector.• Education: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration is needed. Alternatively candidates with a master’s degree, preferably in business administration, finance, accounting, or economics is also considered. Professional qualifications preferred; Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Financial Consultant, Financial Risk Manager, Certified Treasury Professional.• Skills: Managerial, leadership, problem solving, communication, analysis, strategic thinking, mathematical proficiency, interpersonal skills.

    A leading exchange company in Oman. More

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    HR Administrator – 4 Month Contract | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Temporary

    This role will be responsible for all career service administration for employee’s ready to exit our client’s organisation. This particular service provides administrative support and further career guidance and also includes the management of a large volume of data via excel. Stakeholder management, both internally and externally is also essential and therefore, those with exceptionally strong communication and MS excel skills are required for this 4 month contract, covering a sabbatical. You will support the exiting individuals by providing them with CV writing skills, interview techniques and introduce them to potential target companies. It is expected that you will also continue to engage potential next employers to join this referral scheme and discuss the benefits and suitable individual’s candidates with them too. The HR administrator will also make contact with recruitment agencies to best place the candidate and therefore, having the capability to manage all expectations is an essential criteria for this role.

    Those suitable will possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to ensure that all parties are kept up to date with progress and manage expectations. System updates will be actioned daily in order to support the Career Services Manager and will include cleansing of data and duplications to ensure all reports downloaded from the system are timely and accurate. In order to be successful in this short term 4 month contract, you should be immediately available and fully committed to the role for the next 4 months. You will possess approximately 2 years of HR experience within recruitment, onboarding or career guidance, and hold a relevant degree.

    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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    Senior Investment Analyst – Venture Capital | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Exciting senior opportunity in growing venture capital company.Client DetailsEarly stage start up venture capital based in RiyadhDescriptionFor my client I am looking for a Sr Investment Analyst. In this position you will work closely with the Managing Director. The client is looking for someone that can work by him (or her) self in their modern office in Riyadh. Because of the network and opportunities Riyadh office, they have decided to make Riyadh the main office for the company. The Managing director will be located in Al Khobar and you will be reporting directly into him. You will play a crucial role in achieving the objectives of the company in the coming period, which are:• Establish own fund• Increase portfolio size from 20 million USD to 30 million USD• Rationalize what we have between funds and investments (construction, mobility, healthcare etc).The portfolio has more than 50 startups. You will need to research on them and try to get involved directly or indirectly.Furthermore you will be developing synergies between portfolio companies in ventures and the holding. You will screen new opportunities and focus on deal execution, reporting. Lastly you will create and present at meetings.Job Offer• Competitive salary package.• On the long term the Senior Investment Analyst should become a Team lead and could be promoted to the Chief Investment Officer eventually. You will be exposed to the holding projects as well; M&A which are starting at 15 million SAR and above.

    The ideal candidate for this position needs to have:• A strong background in Private Equity and Venture Capital ( 5+ years) in the early stage of a start-up• Investment analysis and modelling skills• Valuations for both early stage and mature businesses• Knowledge VC & PE investments• Knowledge M&A process• Due Diligence• Presentation and business writing skills• Experience with ticket size 2-2,5 million USD and to companies 1 million USD.• You need to be passionate about the opportunity in Riyadh• Must have high and positive energy and no 9-5 mentality• Additionality it is important to have interest in the company and intrinsic motivation to be part of the company. • Qualifications: CFA. MBA is a plus

    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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    IFS – Office Management – Receptionist Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – AdministrationManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Administration and Secretarial Services, within Internal Firm Services, will give you with the opportunity to provide administrative support to PwC employees. You’ll focus on using business software applications to prepare reports, receiving and directing incoming calls or emails to the appropriate parties, arranging business travel, tracking expenses, and coordinating meeting arrangements.Primary duties and responsibilitiesFinancial- Adhere to the allocated budget for the administrative function of the officeCustomer- Greet visitors and make sure all callers and visitors are dealt with promptly, courteously and accurately- Ensure visitors are made comfortable, met on a timely basis by their host, shown to the appropriate room and assisted with parking if relevant.Internal Process- Operate the switchboard- Screen and route incoming telephone calls, take messages, and answer incoming queries- Maintain visitor and caller logs- Receive deliveries and coordinate outside delivery/courier services with the help of Office administrators- Answer queries from visitors and callers, and refers them to the appropriate person- Perform general maintenance of the reception area- Manage incoming and outgoing faxes (may be performed by Office Administrators in certain locations)- Ensure mail and faxes are distributed to the appropriate person accurately and in a timely manner (may be performed by Office Administrators in certain locations)- Book meeting rooms and collaborative space and maintain tidiness (may be performed directly online in certain locations)- Support office manager in events planning and organization- Act in accordance with regulations- Perform other administrative duties as requiredLearning and Growth- Work towards being a high quality internal service provider and ensure that all administrative support requirements are being met- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesEducation- High school certificate (equivalent) or Bachelor’s degreeLanguage- Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage, French is a plusOverall Experience- 0-1 years of experience in front desk or receptionist roleSpecific Skills- Experience with a professional services firm is an advantageKnowledge and Skills- Strong organizational skills- Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills- Must possess a professional telephone manner- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure- Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative- Demonstrated team player- Must possess a warm, friendly and professional demeanor- Basic PC skills on excel and word- Basic keyboard skills (at least 25 wpm)

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Corporate Tax Services – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismInternational Tax ServicesManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Toll Consulting practice, within Corporate Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing working capital, and profit sharing for partners. You’ll also help organisations understand the pricing implications of goods and services between related parties, as well as providing advice on tax implications of deals.Our team helps our clients manage complex indirect tax issues related to shipping and distribution. You’ll focus on taxes related to the purchase and sales of ships, bareboat and time charter contracts, international transport assignments, purchase and sales of goods and services, and pollution taxes.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Chinese National and based currently in Kuwait.- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More