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    Junior Strategy Management Consultant | eMagine Solutions

    Employment: Full Time

    You will work in teams of consultants in the role of a specialist in business performance transformation, helping clients to achieve new performance highs.In this role you will make an important contribution to the analysis, design, and implementation of business performance approaches, developing tailor-made solutions and working closely with clients to ensure positive impact and sustainable results.In addition to working directly with clients, you will also share your expertise with colleagues internationally, thereby expanding your knowledge and refining our approaches in the field of Service Operations.
    Salary:SAR 7,000 to 9,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Qualifications• Excellent academic record required• Previous professional experience in planning and executing business performance transformations (e.g., comprehensive process optimization, lean management) using Six Sigma and other lean concepts in service• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities• Mobile and excited to take on longer international assignments• Mobile and excited to take longer international assignments• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English

    eMagine Solutions is one of the leading authorities on leadership and talent globally. Our combined resources of over 100 years professional experience mean that our clients trust us with finding them the top talent globally and candidates trust us to find them the right opportunity in a timely and confidential manner.
    Throughout our offices we provide complete solutions for our clients, including traditional temporary and permanent recruitment, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), salary survey’s, market mapping and training and development courses.
    Our global client list work with us not only because of our expertise but also because of our honesty, integrity and passion. More

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    Chief Operating Officer – Manufacturing | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Chief Operating Officer – Manufacturing – South AsiaThe COO Manufacturing will be a key member of the company’s senior executive team reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. He will manage Manufacturing Facilities, responsible for all aspects of the company’s manufacturing operations (Production, Maintenance, Quality, HSE, Reliability, expansion plans.)and will develop and optimise the organisational capabilities to match the Company strategy and growing scale.Client DetailsOur client is a Leading Industrial Group in South AsiaDescription* Strategic Management of AOP & Strategic Business Plan (SBP) in line with Sk25 for manufacturing division* Participating in strategic planning for taking long term sustainable investment decisions related to business development, expansions* Ensuring that the company’s manufacturing network is positioned to be a source of competitive advantage and is capable of delivering the long-term performance needed by its businesses* Sponsor & Govern operational excellence through Plant Heads with strong eye on Opex* Working closely with internal and external key stakeholders to fulfil the ever-changing diversified market dynamics and strive for best-in-class products and business practices to deliver to customer’s expectations, along with managing teams and projects across the business* Ensuring World class standards and certifications across multiple areas of Manufacturing Division* Sponsor People Development & Succession ManagementJob OfferAttractive Package

    * Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering(Chemical or Mechanical)or equivalent* Minimum 25 years of experience in the process Industry including 15 years with leadership responsibilities preferably in fertilizer sector* Firsthand experience of site management in the course of process manufacturing career* A proven track record in managing and optimising manufacturing sites* Strong People leadership

    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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    Junior Internal Auditor – Dubai based (Female Muslim) | Yousef Abdul Latif Jameel Group (YALJ Group)

    Employment: Full Time

    About YALJ GroupYALJ is an International group with companies that focuses primarily on real estate development and agriculture, with its headquarters in Makkah. Its real estate portfolio comprises of Makkah lands which are being developed with the Umrah and Hajj market in mind. Its agricultural business currently cultivates large date palms farms in Gassim and Medina using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Forward thinking, social and environmental consciousness are the fundamental principles uniting the YALJ Group.The Group has offices/businesses in other countries including UK, KSA, UAE, and other European countries.About the role• Work closely with the Audit Committee and other managers to develop and execute audit programs in accordance with internal audit policies, procedures, methodologies, regulatory requirements, and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing• You will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of the audits (including planning, risk/control assessment, reporting). This is hands-on role requiring detailed audits• This portfolio includes the delivery of audits of our businesses in Real Estate development, Agriculture & Hospitality• Proactively seek ways to make the best use of data as part of our audit process including to inform our understanding of risks and provide relevant insights to the business• Interact with staff to obtain an understanding of relevant risks, controls, and processes• Assist in communicating and discussing findings with the Management team• Assist in developing audit reports which identify deficiencies and underlying root causes; provide recommendations to mitigate/address deficiencies while adding value to YALJ Group• Conduct research and successfully complete assigned training requirements necessary to maintain relevance• Work closely with the business at all levels to develop recommendations for audit findings, business process optimization, internal control and compliance• Conduct follow-up reviews of deficiencies noted during audits• Monitor audit progress (against expected timelines, scope etc.) and project manage to completion, escalating where required in a timely manner• Willing to travel extensively
    Salary:AED 6,000 to 8,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Key Requirements• 4+ years of professional Audit experience. Internal and Operational Audit preferred• Strong understanding of all business cycles including Revenue Payments, Operations, Risk Assessments, and internal controls• Experience in working in global teams covering audits in the UAE, KSA & other countries• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills• Strong interpersonal communication skills• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on execution is desirable• Graduate• Professional qualification CA/ACCA/CIA• Experience of auditing/providing timely audit insight in fast-moving environments is a plus• Experience of auditing in real estate construction, agriculture and hospitality is a plusPackage and benefits:• Competitive salary• 2/3 months of housing allowance• Annual vacation tickets• Transport allowance• Courses and support to improve audit skills

    Yousef Abdul Latif Jameel Group is a collection of firms that focuses primarily on real estate development and agriculture. Its real estate portfolio includes several lands in the Jeddah / Makkah region which include hospitality and commercial real estate. Its agricultural business currently cultivates more than 280,000 date palms using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Forward thinking, social and environmental consciousness are the fundamental principles uniting the YALJ group. More

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    Administration & Processing Manager | Next Generation Equity

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Overview:Administration & Processing Manager is responsible for assisting the clients to build their files in order to have a successful application to the chosen Citizenship by Investment Program.Responsibilities:• Prepares and standardizes the following documents for company references and revises them as required:- Document Checklists for each Citizenship Program- Fee Schedules for each Citizenship Program- Preliminary Questionnaires for each Citizenship Program- Photo Specifications for each Citizenship Program• Processes the application of company license as a Promoter/Marketing Agent in different Citizenship Programs;• In-charge of checking new clients in the World Check System as a preliminary background checking;• Processes Citizenship applications for different Caribbean and European countries and other Citizenship programs which the management approves to process (i.e. USA – EB5) and ensures completeness and prompt submission of all applications;• Meets/coordinates with clients regarding documentations, advises them to a successful Citizenship application and maintains a good relationship with them to foster trust and refer potential clients;• Checks and collates all documents required by the Citizenship Program and in-charge of uploading of these documents in Salesforce;• Prepares all government forms for each application;• Prepares affidavits in behalf of the client regarding document deficiencies, discrepancies of details in documents, etc.;• Coordinates with Agents of different Citizenship Programs regarding documentations, fees and status of client’s application and maintains a good relationship with them to obtain their assistance/support especially for complicated cases and issues;• Coordinates with lawyers, notarial partners and translators regarding attestations and translations of client’s documents;• Coordinates with different department/sections of the company (i.e. Finance, Salesforce team, etc.) regarding payments, invoices and admin-related matters;• Coordinating Marketing activities with the Marketing Department.

    Desired Skills and Experience:• Strong desire for self-improvement• Good organizational skills• Solution-driven Approach• Articulate, excellent verbal and written communication skills• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines• Ability to think creatively, highly-driven, and self-motivated• Flexible and capable of working in dynamic work environment• Trustworthy, honest and diligent

    Next Generation Equity is a trusted, government-approved facilitator of the citizenship and residency-by-investment applications for clients around the world. Since its establishment in 2014, Next Generation Equity has facilitated investment applications worth over USD 250 million.
    Next Generation Equity is part of Virtugroup, a Dubai-based holding company that has been rapidly expanding in the Middle East since 2009. Our head office is based in Dubai, Souk Al Bahar next to The Dubai Mall.
    With many years of industry experience, we offer free consultations with a dedicated Citizenship Specialist who can provide you with all the information you require.
    We deliver a confidential application process to 16 citizenship and residency programmes across the globe. More

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    Tomorrow, Today Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryThe TT Senior Associate coordinates and supports the delivery of learning initiatives within the Tomorrow, Today agenda and supports the ongoing administration, creation and delivery of the Digital Upskilling / Firmwide Digital Upskilling programmes, i.e. Digital Academies, Data Booster, Digital Personal Trainer, etc.The general purpose of this position is to coordinate the successful scheduling, communication and execution of programmes within the digital upskilling pillar of Tomorrow, Today, as well as maintaining and updating relevant systems (Cornerstone) for analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.The position also supports other Tomorrow, Today related projects.Financial- Support control the overall Tomorrow, Today expenditure and L&D costs- Support the Tomorrow, Today team to identify new, cost effective delivery models  Customer- Supports administering of digital upskilling  programs logistics- Supports the communication with learners related to programs participation- Provides support for sending joining instructions, attendee lists, printing, updating materials, logistics, catering, room set-up, etc – Acts as Hotel/Conference Room Liaison for assigned programmes, incl. coordinating contracting and providing the invoices processing- Works closely other Tomorrow, Today team membersInternal Process- Prepares appropriate forms, correspondence, and records regarding regarding upskilling initiatives- Coordinate the participation of helpers/guest presenters for programs when necessary – Coordinates material production and inventory when necessary – Tracks distribution of materials where appropriateLearning & Growth- Demonstrate a culture of curiosity and continuous learning, especially in the area of digital capabilities- Act as an advocate and liaison to other functional areas of the business in building digital competency- Promote collaboration, trust and improvement between team members and across the Tomorrow, Today team

    Education- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management or Data Science is preferredLanguage- Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantageOverall Experience- Up to 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in large multinational firmsSpecific Experience – Experience in HR/L&D processes including L&D reporting is highly preferred- Experience in Events organization is preferredKnowledge  and Skills- Excellent attention to detail and task management & planning skills- Experience using a productivity suite such as Microsoft Office or G Suite- Experience using Learning Management Systems in large-scale organizations is preferred- Must have a demonstrable interest in digital upskilling and is keen to take on a steep learning curve to develop their skills- Enthusiastic and resilient; past experience in working in agile teams would be desirable- Strong customer service orientation with ability to use patience and diplomacy to handle issues- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills- Knowledge of event management specifics

    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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    Junior Internal Auditor (Female, Muslim) | Yousef Abdul Latif Jameel Group (YALJ Group)

    Employment: Full Time

    Junior Internal Auditor – Dubai based (Female Muslim)About YALJ GroupYALJ is an International group with companies that focuses primarily on real estate development and agriculture, with its headquarters in Makkah. Its real estate portfolio comprises of Makkah lands which are being developed with the Umrah and Hajj market in mind. Its agricultural business currently cultivates large date palms farms in Gassim and Medina using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Forward thinking, social and environmental consciousness are the fundamental principles uniting the YALJ Group.The Group has offices/businesses in other countries including UK, KSA, UAE, and other European countries.About the role• Work closely with the Audit Committee and other managers to develop and execute audit programs in accordance with internal audit policies, procedures, methodologies, regulatory requirements, and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing• You will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of the audits (including planning, risk/control assessment, reporting). This is hands-on role requiring detailed audits• This portfolio includes the delivery of audits of our businesses in Real Estate development, Agriculture & Hospitality• Proactively seek ways to make the best use of data as part of our audit process including to inform our understanding of risks and provide relevant insights to the business• Interact with staff to obtain an understanding of relevant risks, controls, and processes• Assist in communicating and discussing findings with the Management team• Assist in developing audit reports which identify deficiencies and underlying root causes; provide recommendations to mitigate/address deficiencies while adding value to YALJ Group• Conduct research and successfully complete assigned training requirements necessary to maintain relevance• Work closely with the business at all levels to develop recommendations for audit findings, business process optimization, internal control and compliance• Conduct follow-up reviews of deficiencies noted during audits• Monitor audit progress (against expected timelines, scope etc.) and project manage to completion, escalating where required in a timely manner• Willing to travel extensively
    Salary:AED 6,000 to 8,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Key Requirements• 4+ years of professional Audit experience. Internal and Operational Audit preferred• Strong understanding of all business cycles including Revenue Payments, Operations, Risk Assessments, and internal controls• Experience in working in global teams covering audits in the UAE, KSA & other countries• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills• Strong interpersonal communication skills• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on execution is desirable• Graduate• Professional qualification CA/ACCA/CIA• Experience of auditing/providing timely audit insight in fast-moving environments is a plus• Experience of auditing in real estate construction, agriculture and hospitality is a plusPackage and benefits:• Competitive salary• 2/3 months of housing allowance• Annual vacation tickets• Transport allowance• Courses and support to improve audit skills

    Yousef Abdul Latif Jameel Group is a collection of firms that focuses primarily on real estate development and agriculture. Its real estate portfolio includes several lands in the Jeddah / Makkah region which include hospitality and commercial real estate. Its agricultural business currently cultivates more than 280,000 date palms using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Forward thinking, social and environmental consciousness are the fundamental principles uniting the YALJ group. More

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    Data Scientist – FinTech Division of Leading Bank | eMagine Solutions

    Employment: Full Time

    Data Scientist – Digital First FinTech, DIFC Dubai.eMagine Solutions are hiring on behalf of a new FinTech division within a leading Financial OrganisationThe role will support existing Data Science team across multiple customer data driven projects focusing on propensity modelling, machine learning and productionisation.Role:• The creation and delivery of extraordinary customer-first data science driven through to action – work that delivers significant, measurable customer and commercial benefit• Collaborating with colleagues to identify and solve the real business problems.• Identifying new and existing data sources and data science techniques to generate best-in-class models, insights and understanding.• Crafting high-impact insights, models and recommendations.• Creating and sharing knowledge, developing team capability and collaboration.• Developing innovative approaches and solutions to problems.

    Experience:• Experience within similar Data Science role for consumer / customer focused / Financial Services organisation• Be educated to degree level in a mathematical- or programming-oriented subject, (Computer Science, Applied science etc), or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience. Post-graduate qualification a plus but not essential.• Highly numerate with expertise in statistics, machine learning, analytics or similar.• Enjoy communicating and collaborating with others to deliver brilliant, high-impact work.• Able to communicate complex technical concepts to specialist / non-specialist audiences.• Expertise (essential) with one or more of Python, R or SQL (Python would be ideal)• Have experience of digital and big datasets (eg clickstream, Adobe Marketing Cloud)• Working knowledge of Git-based code version control,• Experience of building data pipelines with Spark• Experience of productionising Machine Learning models at scale

    eMagine Solutions is one of the leading authorities on leadership and talent globally. Our combined resources of over 100 years professional experience mean that our clients trust us with finding them the top talent globally and candidates trust us to find them the right opportunity in a timely and confidential manner.
    Throughout our offices we provide complete solutions for our clients, including traditional temporary and permanent recruitment, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), salary survey’s, market mapping and training and development courses.
    Our global client list work with us not only because of our expertise but also because of our honesty, integrity and passion. More

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    ITSM – ITIL – Service / Support Manager | eMagine Solutions

    Employment: Full Time

    ITSM – ITIL – Service & Support Manager (Application Support)• On a behalf of a global organisation eMagine Solutions are looing for a Support Manager with experience of managing a support team for a variety of software applications.• You will be responsible for managing the SLA’s and the performance of the support team.• The company has operations in excess of 50 countries globally and the you will be responsible for the Incident Management, Request Fulfillment and Change Management at a 2nd Line Support level.• Direct reports will include an Incident Manager, Service Manager, Problem Manager, Change Manager and Config teams.• Any exposure to software development, Agile Methodologies and DevOps would be a bonus.

    Successful Candidate Attributes and Responsibilities• Extensive experience of successfully leading internationally based project or support based teams• Degree in a relevant scientific, technical, engineering or computer related subject• You are customer obsessed and use data to identify opportunities to improve our customer experience, positively impact the business, as well as execute to make these a reality.• Thoughtful, clear communication is your specialty; you can translate strategy and goals and communicate across cross-functional teams and complex customer organizations to effectively deliver best-in class service to our customers.• You are also adept at doing so to when English is not the first language.• You will manage support level and customer satisfaction metrics, ensuring the support SLA’s are being met and exceeded.• You will proactively identify opportunities to improve metrics and team efficiency.• You’re an expert in authentically engaging stakeholders and leveraging feedback for continuous improvement• You will manage the communication of new or recurring problems to product management, product development, customer facing employees, and customers.• You’re also a data-driven decision maker with the ability to structure ambiguity into actionable, value-added plans.• You have a successful track record or identifying and implementing changes to methods, processes, systems and technologies to improve operational metrics.• Indeed, you inspire continuous improvement in support delivery and that will actively help Ricardo meet its business objectives.• You bring a commercial focus to the customer support team by driving sales from customer interactions through cross selling and upselling based on customer needs and goals.• You possess excellent project and time management skills, with a track record of performance and successful implementation across multiple concurrent projects.• You have an ability to handle multiple, shifting, and competing priorities, and drive the team towards results.• You excel in both project and resource planning and can minimize unexpected surprises and escalations via early warning processes.• As the team leader, you have a track record of empowering and developing your team, being a coach and a mentor, and setting an inspiring team vision and strategy.• You will foster an environment of continuous learning and help bridge knowledge and process gaps within the teams.• You will also ensure the team has access to development tools, methodologies and resources needed to be successful.• You are also familiar with contact center best practices, systems, and tools such as Microsoft Dynamics and Freshdesk, as well as other CRMs, Chatbots, AI, etc.• Serve as an evangelist for our products through thought leadership, blogging, social media and speaking• The ability to travel within Europe, to the US and Asia, as required in the role and when allowed

    eMagine Solutions is one of the leading authorities on leadership and talent globally. Our combined resources of over 100 years professional experience mean that our clients trust us with finding them the top talent globally and candidates trust us to find them the right opportunity in a timely and confidential manner.
    Throughout our offices we provide complete solutions for our clients, including traditional temporary and permanent recruitment, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), salary survey’s, market mapping and training and development courses.
    Our global client list work with us not only because of our expertise but also because of our honesty, integrity and passion. More