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    Investment Accounting Specialist, Global Investment Fund | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyOur client, a global investment fund who are based in DIFC, are looking to hire an Investment Accountant to join their high-performing finance team.The RoleOver the past 10 years the fund has gone from strength to strength, continually growing their portfolio of long-term strategic investments. As the Investment Accountant, you will assist in the formulation of financial accounting policies and procedures across the fund. On a daily basis you will be working alongside an extremely experienced team along with some very senior stakeholders, allowing you plenty of exposure. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Accountant with experience in the Investment space and is interested in working in Dubai, to become an integral member of the team.Responsibilities* Contribute to the preparation and approval of the capital budgets* Contribute to the preparation of the financial statements and help maintain the monthly accounts* Participate in the implementation of a new accounting system* Assist in the preparation and review of the month-end and year-end closing schedules* Coordinate with the internal audit team, ensuring the proper maintenance of all financial records* Participate in the drafting of policies, procedures and controls across all accounting areas* Ensure timely and accurate provision of financial data to the various departments with the fund

    The Candidate* Experience working in the DIFC* ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified is an essential* IFRS 9 experience would be advantageous* Experience in general ledger management and preparation of financial statements* Competent user of Microsoft Excel and other applied systemsSalary and Benefits* AED 20,000 DOE

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    Associate Director – Financial Services | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Associate Director – FS – Consulting – Riyadh,KSAThe Firm is seeking to recruit a bright and a passionate practice lead who has relevant work experience and skills in Insurance domain. This is a leadership role encompassing all the aspects of practice management including business prospecting, client management, execution & implementation, coaching.Client DetailsConsulting – Riyadh, KSALeading global Consultancy.Description• Responsible for sales and delivery of various insurance propositions • Building and maintain client relationships• Lead sales pitches to clients and contribute to growth of the insurance practice in terms of revenue • Contribute to development of new solutions and go to market strategy for insurance clients• Keep up to date with current trends from the region and globe• Manage and lead assignments including day-to-day project operations and follow up• Such projects include but not limited to: a. IFRS 17 design and implementation engagements• Process re engineering and transformation• Risk advisory (Internal Audit, Risk Management etc)• Compliance management• Technical reviews (Underwriting, Claims, Reinsurance etc)• Data and digital services• Finance operations review• Delivering expected profitability for the practice by placing a sharp focus on the utilisation of the staff and the recovery of the projects• Interacting with multiple Advisory practices (MDs, Ds) to develop cross-selling opportunities, and upsell the Firm’s branding• Experience in Operations, product design and pricing for various lines of business of an insurance companyJob Offer• Competitive package and benefits.

    • Qualified CA/CFA/MBA or equivalent• A strong understanding of the Insurance and Reinsurance industry• 12+ years of experience in the insurance industry, management consulting experience with insurance sector focus will be preferred 4. Middle East insurance experience is preferred• Good understanding of IFRS 17 requirements• Good understanding of economic or market issues and the ability to interpret their impact on clients• Excellent written and verbal communications skills,• Experience in working with diverse set of people and teams from different ethnic backgrounds.• Leverage technology to continually learn, improve service delivery and maintain our leading edge best practices

    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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    Manager – Platforms | Arab Media Group (AMG)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Dubai Holding Entertainment (former Arab Media Group) currently has an exciting career opportunity in Corporate Information technology. We are looking to hire a Manager – Platforms.The Manager – Platforms will be responsible for executing the end to end strategy for DHE’s IT Application Platform services through internal teams, corporate services and our partner ecosystem. The Technologist will lead a number of change initiatives and service transformation towards delivery of end-to-end Application Platform services, cloud migration and enabling digital customer and employee experiences.Role RelationshipInternal: Leadership team & HODsExternal: Business Partners, Contractors, and Service providers.Key Accountabilities (includes, but not limited to the following):Financial:• Prepare and present inputs related to organizational/ departmental/ project budgets to the next reporting line.• Manage and control the actual cost verses budget on periodic basis and provide financial reports/data related to the department/ divisional/ project’s financial performance.Operational:• Support (lead and execute where advised) consolidation of and delivery of group wide centralized IT application platform services• Support (lead and execute where advised) transformation of common IT applications used across the group into a set of Platform Services and drive further adoption of cloud for these services.• Join and contribute to application platform user communities across the group to co-define multi-year roadmaps for each of the application platforms, promote collaboration and knowledge sharing• Ensure that the group is driving automation and lean processes into the delivery of platform services• Ensure reliability and stability of services by establishing, implementing, and automating processes which maintain uptime, introduce new services quickly and with minimal interruptions, and recover services rapidly while minimizing negative customer impact if and when they go down• Proactively measure and monitor systems to prevent technology downtimes and liaise with business verticals to solicit feedback to continuously improve outcomes• Initiate service improvement plans and strategies to improve reliability, add value and decrease costs• Accountable for overall budgets and costs for running and managing IT application platforms under the direct remit.Processes:• Infuse automations to address the gaps in the existing Backoffice and midoffice operations• Develop and implement policies, procedures and processes for the respective applications and ensure reviewing and keeping the existing ones updated as part of the ‘continuous process improvement’.Learning and Development:• Proactively takes initiative in learning new technologies aligned to the strategic business objectives of the organisation.• Ensure that team members are provided learning and career development opportunities preparing them for the next accountable roles • Ensure that productivity and service delivery of the department is improved on continuous basis by keeping team members motivated and retained.

    Job Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; MBA preferred• 10+ years of professional and technical experience, minimum 5 years in Oracle ERP services• Experience in roles of Application Platforms Management or equivalent position in a global environment. • Experience working with Oracle ERP technical and functional support systems, frameworks and technical hands-on experience in Oracle Finance and SCM functions is a MUST.• Oracle Fusion experience is an added advantage. Oracle ERP/IT Project Management certification desired.• Led at least 2 end-to-end Oracle ERP implementation projects in the past 3 years.• Experience leading and driving towards cloud based, automated service delivery and management embedding simplification, agility and employee experience• Experience in supplier management, contracts management and managing services provided by 3rd party suppliers.• Experience in a federated structure with matrixed leadership responsibilities. • Demonstrated experience driving digital service transformation through innovation and the implementation of technology. • Knowledge in emerging technologies, and the ability to apply these in the service of the company’s key business goals. • Experience leading complex, major change initiatives; demonstrated skills in projects and change management. • Possesses a growth mindset; able to constantly upgrade knowledge and stay updated on new technologies

    Arab Media Group (AMG), a member of Dubai Holding, is one of the region’s leading providers of media and family-oriented entertainment, delivering engaging content and creating exceptional experiences. Established in 2005, AMG has been serving a diverse regional audience through its multiple media and entertainment platforms that span across radio broadcasting, event management, and family entertainment. It currently comprises of Arabian Radio Network (ARN), Done Events and Global Village. More

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    Group IT Manager | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse is working with a Privately Owned Investment Group, who operate in the Property Investment and Industrial Sectors in the MENA, U.S, Europe and U.K. regions. The organisation is a group of companies with over 30 years’ experience, mainly operating in the manufacturing, contracting, property and investment segments. The company has a strong foot-hold in the regional market, seeking a strong IT Management professional. This will be a fixed one year position. Your main objectives will be overseeing and managing the IT departments for the six companies which fall within the group, which includes supervising the ERP implementation process, in an effectively and timely manner. You will be expected to understand the current IT infrastructure across the group of companies and find ways to optimize, centralize and streamline to benefit the group. You will also be managing a team of IT staff, to further develop current IT practices and standards, ensuring policies are updated and aligned with the overall business strategy, with an additional focus on securing the groups data, websites network access and backup systems.

    You hold a master’s Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology, with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience within the UAE. You will have strong experience of effectively managing and implementing fully-fledged ERP, within a group of companies. You will also have detailed knowledge of IT related topics, including data security, network sharing and access, back-up systems, infrastructure set up and development. It is essential that you can demonstrate your ability to effectively manage a team within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, setting KPI’s to be executed within expected time-frames. Candidates for this role must be based on the ground in the UAE.

    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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    General Insurance – Territory Sales Manager | Bayzat

    Employment:

    Full Time

    WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?-Building pipeline by prospecting potential clients and cross-selling existing clients-Proactively identifying and resolving prospective customer issues to drive conversion-Approach potential customers with the aim of winning new business; relationship building; researching the market and related products; presenting the product or service favourably and in a structured and professional way-Help clients understand their insurance needs and educate them how it will benefit them and their business-Introduce Bayzat and what we can offer-Evaluate and highlight features in the products and make recommendations to prospective clients based on the scope of cover required-Provide excellent customer service and look for ways to enhance the client experience-Consistently meet or exceed defined monthly sales objectives-Proactively communicate via telephone, email and in person-Ensuring CRM input is consistent-Demonstrating sales behaviors that can inspire junior company members

    Bayzat is a technology company that provides insurance and HR solutions.

    We help individuals and companies compare, buy and use their health insurance. For clients looking for medical coverage, we allow them to save time and money by identifying their requirements and providing a transparent comparison of all the relevant options in the market.

    With our technology platform, Bayzat Benefits, we are able to streamline the policy placement process for our clients and help them understand their policy. More importantly, Bayzat Benefits automates administrative work for HR professionals and ensures that all HR processes are centralized, accessible and secure. More

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    Tax & Legal Services – Biostatistician (Healthcare) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Accounting & Payroll – Biostatistician (Healthcare) – DohaLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Tax Accounting practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients. You’ll advise clients while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis.Our team provides our clients advice based on their niche and business need.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.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:•  Should have minimum experience of 8-10 years, and are experts in setting KPIs, drawing strategy maps, data analysis, risk evaluation and management, dash boards productions, health intelligence, performance measures, and monitoring and evaluation.•  Selected candidate for Biostatistician shall provide assistance in data management in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety. •  He/she will be responsible for accurately assessing encoding, and analyzing and transmitting data within the department or elsewhere.Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:•  Administers the data received by the Department through its different managers; • Performs confidential data acquisition activities.• Collects, organizes and analyses statistical data related to Healthcare Quality and Patient safety.• Assists in managing health information according to standard policies and procedures.• Assists in developing annual reports within the department.• Helps in data management and dissemination.• Manages database, entering, manipulating, and maintaining data.• Ensures the generation of correct information that follows confidentiality guidelines.• Supports the delivery of projects/reports accordingly to meet deadlines.• Performs activities requiring the integration of multiple office technologies and software applications.• Performs tasks and activities as assigned.

    Key Performance Indicators:•  Successful completion of projects within the timelines as prescribed by the higher authorities.Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required):•  Formal Education Requirement Relevant Healthcare Professional Qualification, Master’s degree required in the relevant field.Experience Requirements:•  Minimum of 8 years of experience in the relevant field.Technical Skills requirement:• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluating Quality Improvement Projects• Understanding and experience in quality management within a healthcare setting• Understanding of the health care system and patient care approaches such as multidisciplinary care, coordination of care and care standards and protocolsPersonality Traits:• Ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines and take responsibility for achieving outcomes• Well-developed leadership skills to meet organisational goals and objectives• Strong administrative and organisational skills• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a range of audiences• Excellent computer skills including excel and databases• Excellent time management – able to prioritise effectively to meet multiple ongoing deadlines

    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 Partner – Commission Only | Bayzat

    Employment:

    Full Time

    WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and what it takes to partner up with Bayzat? If you are confident with your selling capabilities and would like to be the creator of your own fate by joining one of the most disruptive and fastest growing organizations in the insure-tech space, then keep on reading!As an Insurance Partner you will be an integral part of Bayzat’s sales team, with an overall objective of helping clients compare and buy insurance and advising potential customers who have expressed interest across any line of insurance in the United Arab Emirates. You will be an ambassador of our brand, accountable for highlighting Bayzat’s value proposition, ensuring our clients fully understand how Bayzat stands out and why we should be their first choice when it comes to anything insurance related.

    WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?-At least 2 years in insurance and quota- carrying sales or account management position dealing with client qualifying, expectation setting, and deal negotiations-An entrepreneurial and resilient mindset with a desire to take accountability for one’s own success through a partnership/revenue-sharing model-Contacts with HR and C-level professionals in the UAE is highly desirable-Excellent verbal and written communications skills-Obsessively organized and detail oriented-Competitive and hungry to be the best-Ambitious, energetic, tenacious, and full of positivity-Building strong relationships with colleagues, effectively collaborating across departments, and inspiring everyone around to do great work-Experience working in a high-growth environment-Presentable for client meetings-A role model for junior staff-Exceptional working knowledge and understanding of insurance in the UAE, including international and local benefits knowledge-A proven record in Sales within the UAE

    Bayzat is a technology company that provides insurance and HR solutions.

    We help individuals and companies compare, buy and use their health insurance. For clients looking for medical coverage, we allow them to save time and money by identifying their requirements and providing a transparent comparison of all the relevant options in the market.

    With our technology platform, Bayzat Benefits, we are able to streamline the policy placement process for our clients and help them understand their policy. More importantly, Bayzat Benefits automates administrative work for HR professionals and ensures that all HR processes are centralized, accessible and secure. More

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    Tax & Legal Services – Data Analyst (Healthcare) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Accounting & Payroll – Data Analyst (Healthcare) – DohaLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismOperationsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Tax Accounting practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients. You’ll advise clients while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis.Our team provides our clients advice based on their niche and business need.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.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:Should have minimum experience of 10 years, and are experts in setting KPIs, drawing strategy maps, data analysis, risk evaluation and management, dash boards productions, health intelligence, performance measures, and monitoring and evaluation.The incumbent performs administrative and management support activities for all staff at the Department. The Data Analyst is responsible for the data management of Healthcare Services Performance Agreement (HSPA). Reporting to the Head of Assessment & Performance Section, the job holder is responsible for conducting basic analysis using statistical and analytical methods to compile the healthcare sector’s data to support and prepare trend analysis, as well as preparing materials and information to be included in presentations to senior level administrators. This includes developing, logging, recording, modifying and maintaining computer programs to effect automation of the Department’s tasks and management of large databases, and management and analysis of data.Duties & Responsibilities:• Responsible for collection of data and preparation of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly information reports.• Analyze information to highlight and explain key issues, trends and anomalies to management.• Discuss information or business intelligence needs with internal staff and/or external clients.• Collect and collate appropriate data for use in databases and conduct related research.• Generate reports using IT (Information Technology) / database systems and assist in their analysis.• Write reports and commentary to summaries and explain numerical reports with clear, meaningful and logical presentation of findings.• Works with large datasets and reconciliation of differences between system and parties.• Deals with internal and external queries and requests.• Monitor and maintain the quality of database systems and secure access and use.• Assist in development and upgrading of database systems and analytical techniques.• Distributes periodic reports and assists with other clerical functions as required.• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.• Oversee the review and assessment of quality of Data collection and reporting process within the healthcare care facilities in relation to HSPA

    Skill requirement:• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a demonstrated capacity to solve problems.• Ability to use MS office and other software to create correspondence, reports, charts and graphsPersonality Traits:• Adapt to a changing work environment and schedule; Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community• Exercising good time-management skills and reports to work as scheduled; • Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with wide range constituencies in a diverse community.• Good judgment and exercise sound decision-making skills, and maintain strict confidentiality.• Ability to work under pressure.

    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