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    IFS – Office Management – Experienced Executive Assistant | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IFS – Office Management – Experienced Executive Assistant – Senior Associate – DubaiLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – AdministrationManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob 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 budget Customer – Diary management – Extensive management of online diaries, book appointments and arrange meetings, updates as required – Ensure Executive/s get to meetings on time with appropriate documentation – Act as back up in managing other Executives’ and Principals’ diaries when their EAs are not available – Call management – Handle and screen calls for Executive/s – Take and pass messages to Executive/s in a timely manner – Email management – Monitor Executives’ email inboxes when they are out of the office or at meetings and taking action as necessary – Client relationships – Maintain and build good working relationships with Executive/s clients and their assistants via phone and email communication – Assist other EAs during busy periods Internal Process- Meetings – Pro-active planning for meetings and follow up actions (documents, papers needed)   – Organise local internal and external meetings, including organising catering, IT requirements etc – Meet and greet visitors – Partner and Executive general admin – Proofread and finalize documents when required i.e. presentations, proposals, letters – General filing – Keeping Executive own contacts databases/business card storage up to date Learning and Growth – Exercise confidentiality, discretion and personal sensitivity in all aspects of the role – Comply with PwC policies and procedures in all aspects of the role – Build network of strong working relationships both internally and externally – Assist with the organisation of PwC events as needed including dinners and outside events – Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesEducation – Bachelor’s  degree  Language – Proficiency in spoken and written English, Arabic is an advantage Overall Experience – 3 +years’ experience in an administrative role  Specific  Experience – Experience with a professional services firm preferred Knowledge and Skills – Demonstrate strong organisational skills, regularly act on own initiative, highlighting issues and suggesting possible solutions – Good oral and written communication skills – Good interpersonal skills  – Must possess a professional telephone manner – Demonstrated ability to work under pressure – Demonstrated team player and dedication to provide high level of service – Must possess a warm, friendly and professional demeanor – Knowledge of administrative systems and processes – Ability to use Google including G suite – Must possess good keyboard skills (at least 55wpm)

    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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    Senior Associate – Core Assurance (External Audit) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.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:- 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.

    Requirements:- Professional qualification.- Experience in big four is a must.- Proficiency in Arabic is a plus.

    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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    Insurance Sales Agent | Newbridge Associates

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This is an excellent opportunity to join an established growing central bank regulated insurance broker. The company have offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Ideally looking for salespeople to focus on Dubai and the Northern Emirates, but are open to applications who are high caliber AUH-based insurance sales specialists.Please apply if you are open to a commission-based salaryJob Description:• To join the retail team (mainly individual) and work on but not limited to medical, life, and motor insurance. • Agents or salespeople are given revenue recognition and commission for any business that they bring.• This person will work purely on commission. • You will get 50% of the revenue that you bring to the company

    Salary:
    AED
    2,500 to 3,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • We are ideally looking for people who are very presentable, speak excellent English, and have one to three years’ experience in insurance.• A perfect candidate should presentable, is motivated to learn product skills and insurance knowledge.• We are looking for people in Dubai but open for people to be based in Abu Dhabi. • This person should be focused and committed. As a field agent, this person needs to be competent. If you possess these skills you would definitely be supported and there will be growth opportunities within the firm.

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

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

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

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

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    HR Coordinator – Staff On-Boarding | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Contract

    Charterhouse is working with an incredible International Organisation that is looking to hire an HR Coordinator to handle on-boarding of large numbers of staff for a 6 month contract. This role requires someone who has been working within HR handling all aspects of on-boarding of new staff. You will be the key point of contact within HR, handling the 360 on-boarding of new staff once the offer of employment has been agreed by the Rewards team. Experience with both local and international on-boarding of staff and family members is key to this role.

    The successful candidate should have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and HRIS systems is key to this position. You will also have strong organisational skills, be able to multi-task and have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. This is an immediate start and a preference will be given to individuals on husband or father’s sponsorship.

    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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    Campus Recruitment Specialist for a Professional Services Multinational | RecruitME

    Employment:

    Temporary

    The Recruiting Specialist will support the campus hiring team in the targeted recruiting of outstanding candidates for Middle East. You will play an integral role in developing relationships with all applicants, in order to build affinity and loyalty, regardless of the outcome of their application. As the main contact person for candidates, you’ll guide them throughout the entire recruiting process. With your creative, innovative ideas, you’ll develop strategies and concepts to continuously improve campus hiring. There will also be the opportunity to work on some projects related to our overall recruiting transformation efforts.Your responsibilities will include:• In collaboration with the Team Leader, building and improving the overall Campus Hire strategy• Owning the candidate pipeline, ensuring efficient management of the entire recruiting process• Establishing strong relationships with candidates across various cohorts and seen as the main point of contact• Managing complex conversations with candidates and liaising with international recruiting teams

    The Ideal candidate:• You are highly capable in demonstrating a broad working knowledge of your primary function and leverage your past experiences to take on new projects and work as directed• Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates across functions and networks outside of your own area. • You are able to solve non-routine problems by choosing and developing alternatives. • You have an eye for detail in keeping all Recruiting platforms/tools updated accurately• You demonstrate strong organization skills with an ability to consistently meet deadlines and handle competing priorities effectively• You have significant experience in project management and the ability to parallel process multiple initiatives.• You have a strong ability to work under pressure and well as being results driven and self-motivated.Qualifications:• A relevant bachelor’s degree plus minimum 3 – 5 years campus specific talent acquisition experience but 5-6 years of total work experience, preferably at a professional services firm with proven success in managing several international search projects in parallel across levels and markets utilizing a range of direct sourcing tools and tactics.• Capacity to work in a demanding, fast paced and multi cultured environment• Strong verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English; Arabic is a plus• Demonstrated ability to work with people at all levels• Advanced level computer skills; Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook• This is a temp role until December 2021 and can be Dubai or Riyadh based.

    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

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    Housing Project Manager | Zuhair Fayez Partnership

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting Company looking for HOUSING Project Manager in side KSA.• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility• Ensure resource availability and allocation• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques• Report and escalate to management as needed• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders• Perform risk management to minimize project risks• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members• Use and continually develop leadership skills others

    Requirements:• Working in consulting companies • Bachelor in Architectural or Civil Eng. from KSA, USA, European or equivalent with PMP.• Experience: 20+ as Civil Eng some of them In Housing projects• Location: Riyadh

    Zuhair Fayez Partnership is one of the leading and most established Architectural, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management and Engineering Information System Consultancy Firms in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with over 40 years of professional experience in the local, regional, and international market since its inception in 1975.

    The current organizational structure comprises the following main divisions: Technical Services, Buildings Design, Municipal Projects, Transportation Design, Construction Management and Site Supervision Services.

    Zuhair Fayez Partnership has firmly established itself as a pioneer in the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology throughout the design process, Sustainability study, construction managements (through 4D & 5D simulation), and Facilities Management as well. More

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    Senior Software Developer | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Ignite Search and Selection have multiple client’s who are looking for experienced Developer’s to join on a Permanent basis to assist in the development of various web based application’s such as .NETCore,Java and C+ .This is a great opportunity for experienced developer’s to join well known client’s and implement their own ideas and have a huge say in future projectsEligibility: What you will be doing:• Design and Development of core modules on time, and to required quality.• Ensuring the quality of delivered software through maintenance of unit tests, continuous integration, completion of design and code reviews.• Estimation of development tasks.• Working and mentoring Junior developers

    • 5+ years within Software Development and particular frameworks • Bachelor Degree or equivalent• Test and use regular coding • Good positive attitude and team player • Must have Framework experience • Must be based in DubaiWhat you need:What they are looking for: Essential: • At least 5 years experience of developing enterprise-class web applications using .Net and Java , with design lead responsibility• .Net 4.5 or higher• WCF/Soap/Rest• ASP.net MVC• C+ and C++• ORM (e.g. nHibernate)• Unit test, Mocking frameworks (Rhino Mocks, Moq, etc.), Test Driven Development• Dependency Injection / IOC (StructureMap.)Desirable:• .NET Core• SQL server 2016 development (stored procedures development)• Angular, AngularJS, KnockoutJS• JavaScript unit test frameworks (qunit,mockjax, etc.)• SCRUM• HTML5Please note: We have a number of similar positions currently, and in the future, which we would like to discuss with you should you indicate your interest in this role. When we receive your application for this role, we will contact you to advise you of our process for other similar positions.

    Ignite is a specialist Construction and Property Recruitment Consultancy. We are experts in the Middle East and Asia markets which we service from our offices in the UAE and UK.

    Our consultants operate in a niche market making them experts in their sector. This allows us to offer our clients and candidates expert market knowledge whilst building long term relationships.

    We pride ourselves on recruiting Construction and Property staff of all levels and disciplines. We offer the same high quality service whether you are recruiting or seeking work from Engineer through to Company Director level. More

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    Front End Designer / Developer | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Ignite search and Select are looking for experienced programmers with an eye for design for the position of Front End Developer. The Front end Developer will be responsible for ensuring the alignment of web design and user experience requirements, optimising web pages for maximum efficiency, and maintaining brand consistency across all web pages, among other duties.You will be working alongside our Back End Developer to ensure all elements of web creation are consistent. This requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Design is a major part of this role, we want someone who is creative and will work to constantly provide a great experience for customers online.Front End Developer Responsibilities:• Determining the structure and design of web pages.• Ensuring user experience determines design choices.• Developing features to enhance the user experience.• Striking a balance between functional and aesthetic design.• Ensuring web design is optimized for smartphones.• Good clean coding that’s tested regularlySalary:10,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances. Requirements• The ideal candidate must have 5 years of experience• Enjoys a fast-paced startup environment and is someone who will bring ideas to the tableFront End Developer Requirements:• Degree in Computer Science or related field.• Understanding of key design principles.• Proficiency with development – HTML, CSS, JavaScript • Experience with graphic design applications such as Adobe Illustrator/XD & Photoshop• Experience with responsive and adaptive design.• Understanding of SEO principles.• Good problem solving skills.• Excellent verbal communication skills.Key Demographic Requirements – applicants must be:• Based in UAE• Minimum Years of Experience: 5

    • 5+ years within Software Development and particular frameworks • Bachelor Degree or equivalent• Test and use regular coding • Good positive attitude and team play/er • Must have Framework experience • Must be based in Dubai

    Ignite is a specialist Construction and Property Recruitment Consultancy. We are experts in the Middle East and Asia markets which we service from our offices in the UAE and UK.

    Our consultants operate in a niche market making them experts in their sector. This allows us to offer our clients and candidates expert market knowledge whilst building long term relationships.

    We pride ourselves on recruiting Construction and Property staff of all levels and disciplines. We offer the same high quality service whether you are recruiting or seeking work from Engineer through to Company Director level. More