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    Compliance Executive | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    EY’s NextWave strategy accounts for the dramatic and fast-paced changes that the world is undergoing, including rapid advances in technology, new client needs, macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts, and people’s new expectations of the future of work. These changes create exciting opportunities, but new opportunities also bring new risks. At the same time, increasing regulatory and compliance obligations add pressure on the firm and our client handlers.Within the professional services environment, the management of risk is fundamental to the successful delivery of our client services and promotion of our brand. Our Risk Management team provides a second line of defense support encompassing the technical support and processes which enable and support the delivery of service quality, contain the threat of litigation, limit damage to our reputation and achieve full fee recovery.The opportunityThe role is for an experienced Compliance officer to join our team to support the Kuwait, Qatar and Oman (KQO) cluster. You will be responsible for ensuring that all regulatory areas within the cluster are met and conduct ongoing review and evaluation of the framework in respect to compliance with policies, procedures, laws and regulations in order to minimize exposure to risksYour key responsibilities•Regulatory Compliance: manage the application of the firm’s compliance and risk framework (controls, testing, monitoring, and training) on a risk-based approach. As needed, you will implement any improvements to these policies as needed by the firm’s compliance and risk framework.•Coordination of the risk management due diligence for acquisitions, technologies, alliances, new services•Coordination of knowledge sharing and networking with the Service Line Quality•Other risk management responsibilities as needed on training, special projects etcSkills and attributes for success•5 + years of relevant experience working in compliance for a multinational organization•Commercial awareness of the issues facing the business and the ability to deal with problems in a practical and common-sense way. Apply judgment to resolving complex risk and compliance matters.•Ability to establish a high degree of credibility, respect and trust at all levels, including with senior partners of the firm.

    To qualify for the role you must have•Strong personal communication skills, capable of dealing with wide a range of people.•Effective planning and organizational skills to prioritize key areas of responsibility, tasks and projects.Ideally, you’ll also have•Knowledge of Assurance or other regulated activities, and experience of working with regulators would be an asset.•Arabic Language (Business communication level proficiency)What we look for•Relevant qualifications in compliance and/or experience with any of the policy areas would be an asset.What we offerWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:•Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.•Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.•Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.•Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.EY | Building a better working worldEY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.
    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Finance Manager | Standard Chartered Bank – UAE

    Employment: Full Time

    Responsibilities:• To ensure high quality regulatory reporting in compliance with CBI regulations and requirements and implementation of Group standards and policies where required.• To assist CFO/FC Iraq maintaining strong relationships with CBI departments and Tax Authorities.• Networking and liaison with the key finance customers – Group Finance, Business Finance, Local Regulators, Central Bank Inspectors, Statutory Auditors and Tax Auditors.• To provide effective financial support to other finance customers like Group Finance, Group Corporate Treasury, Group Market Risk, Group Taxation, Group Auditors, Statutory Auditors, Local Regulators, Other Support Functions, etc.• To help maintain an effective control environment ensuring that all regulatory and financial control requirements are met. Most importantly, to ensure the robustness and integrity of the General Ledger of the Bank.• To contribute to cost efficiencies in Iraq through effective financial business support to the function.• Providing strong Finance Support to the Business.• Develop report & monitor both leading & lagging financial and non-financial key performance indicators for WB and its constituent businesses.• Monitor implementation of strategy, objectives & budget for business• Assist in developing robust business plans for Business and provide management with the information necessary to monitor performance against these plans.• Ensure compliance and implementation of Group standards & policies.• Ensure all regulatory & financial control requirements are met.• Network & liaise with key partners in Finance & other relevant members.Business:• To initiate and coordinate the formulation of the annual Business Operating Plans, Budgeting process. Also, to monitor and provide MoM progress analysis for actual Vs projected numbers.• To ensure that financial statements and returns are prepared in adherence with regulatory requirements and group IFRS standards.• ALCO member & secretary, provide different and new developments to assist business in planning and mitigating the risk where identified.• Supervise and coordinate month end activities by reviewing and approving different entries and further checking the following schedules and P&L, BS and forecast packs..• To play a leading part in managing the bank’s operational financial structure in Iraq including funding, liquidity, FCY Position, Equity, Lending, limits and risk.• To handle the evaluations of local projects and revenue natures in accordance with group guidelines.• To monitor the capital expenditure and to ensure adherence to budget limits.• To supervise and monitor recording of bank’s fixed assets and depreciation.• Main point of contact with the bank’s service excellence team setting in Chennai, follow up on the SLA’s and the proper implementation.• Responsible on following up the ORP points related to country finance and LKCSA updates• Responsible for finance A/C’s monthly reconciliation.* Day to day country finance operations to include different departments inquiries , CBRs , Accruals and prepaid entries … etc• To perform a daily oversight on the bank’s P&L and BS accounts using trackers receives daily from FSSC team including Trial Balance review. Investigating with responsible businesses if any hits.• To insure the AP process is within the signed SLA with FSSC team and CRES dept. This is to insure the required cost control is monitored and to reflect a better image and reputation to SCBProcesses:• Financial Controls• Management Accounting• Financial Accounting• Regulatory Reporting• Business Finance• Liquidity risk management• Capital risk managementAiming to:• A strong and robust financial reporting within minimal errors.• Compliance from a financial point of view on all Group policies, IFRS, Local Regulatory policies, Delegation of Authority, Basel Committee etc…• Delivering high quality submission of the required returns to regulatory.• Formulation of Financial Strategic Plan / Budgets, CAPEX and ALM management..• Identifying major trends at early stages to enable the business take remedial action accordingly i.e signal business risk, contribute to cost saving• Results of Audit, Internal & External reviews.Risk Management:• Responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, controlling and mitigating risks to the Group. Also, an awareness and understanding of the main risks facing the Group and the role the individual plays in managing them• The ability to interpret the Group’s financial information, identify key issues based on this information and put in place appropriate controls and measures• Act as the Accounting & financial reporting, Tax, Regulatory reporting, risk control owner under the Group’s Risk Management Framework. Ensure a full understanding of the risk and control environment in area of responsibility.• Manage operational risk of the Finance function through all applicable policies and by serving as local Risk Owner for operational risk sub-types under External Rules & Regulations;Apply now to join the Bank for those with big career ambitions.

    Qualifications:• BA in Finance, banking or accounting is required.• Master’s degree, CPA or any other professional certificate is a plus• Attended relevant Banking and management training courses,• Languages; Arabic and English languages are required for role

    Standard Chartered Bank started in 1958 in UAE with its first branch in Sharjah. The Group’s business gradually increased in Dubai with the opening of several branches and today, Dubai is the administrative hub of the Middle East and South Asia Region. In its 43rd year, the Bank enjoys the position of having the most extensive branch network among foreign international banks in UAE with 10 branches emirate-wide.
    Standard Chartered is an international bank, focused on the established and emerging markets of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America with an extensive global network of more than 600 offices in over 50 countries. The three principal business groups are Global Markets, Personal Banking and Corporate and Institutional Banking.
    In UAE, we are one of the leading banks, offering an extensive range of products and services for personal customers, local companies, multinational corporate and financial institutions. More

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    General Ledger Accountant | Farahat & Co.

    Employment: Full Time

    • Experienced: General Ledger accountant• Job Type: Full-time• Industry: Auditing Firm• Experience: GL accountant: 3 years (Required)
    Salary:AED 3,000 to 4,500 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Minimum of 3 years as General Ledger accountant• Minimum work experience of 5 years• Candidates with an audit background will be given preference• Candidates working towards a certification will be given preference• Audit: 1 year (Preferred)• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

    arahat & Co. was founded in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 1985. We are an ISO certified company. FAR is a regulated firm, listed with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as an approved financial auditor/liquidator and is also listed with Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and UAE Courts as an expert witness and also, as a regulated liquidator. In addition, we are listed with many other free zones in Dubai, UAE and with the major banks in the UAE.
    We are regulated by all governmental authorities and licensed as a VAT and tax consulting firm. FAR is a member of Leading Edge Alliance(LEA) Global Network, the second largest firm network in the world. More

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    IFS – Business Resilience – Physical Security Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Risk Management, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to advance and foster integrity based decision making and The ME Business Resilience Team Lead operates across all lines of service and covers security, business continuity and health and safety.The position is responsible for ensuring that the Firm benefits from effective, prevention-oriented, and sustainable physical and travel security programmes that mitigate risk to our people, property, services, information, brand and reputation against threats posed by crime, civil unrest, extremism / terrorism, armed conflict, business espionage, corruption, and business disruption.Physical Security Manager:The role of the Business Resilience Physical Security Manager is responsible for providing a smooth, efficient and effective service to the client facing teams in relation to physical security and travel safety and security.Financial- Adheres to the Business Resilience budget Customer- Maintenance and development of Firm-wide security plan to reduce or minimise risks to the People, firm, facilities, proprietary information, and brand/reputation- Maintain strong working relationships with, and provide consultation to, local leadership teams- Analyse security threats and risks inherent in undertaking new business ventures and offer expertise-based risk mitigation advice- Conduct security Audits at the Firm’s offices to identify critical vulnerabilities and to assist in closing these risks through best practice security enhancements- Maintain and manage the firm’s travel clearance process and 3 of 2 advise travellers operating within and outside the firm & region of operations- Within the region, develop and maintain working relationships with national and local security, emergency response, law enforcement, and regulatory authorities as well as with security managers of other large multinational companies- Develop and deliver security awareness and training programs- Advise and assist before, during and after security incidents- Provide on-the-spot risk assessments and security advice to business travellersInternal Process- Maintain and develop physical security procedures- Conduct continual assessments of the security risks to our offices- Provide support and guidance to office champions- Audit the physical security programme- Review physical security technology- Liaise and coordinate with the office management team on the implementation of measures and associated budgets- Liaise and coordinate with HC and IT on the issuance and termination of access control cards- Liaise with other territories on best practice- Monitor, review and identify improvements in relation to an incident- Investigate any security breaches- Manage the integration of new offices into the physical security programme or for any office refurbishments- Manage event security- Ensure compliance with the relevant PwC Network standards, policies and procedures- Assess accommodation in high risk areas and maintain approved hotels- Coordinate with procurement/travel team on approved hotels in KDS- Assess secure transport arrangements for high risk areas- Cover for Director MEBR on non-routine high risk travel clearances when Director MEBR is travelling or on leave to support the approval within 24 hours.- Support with any crisis situations.Learning & Growth- Adhere to policies and procedures- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Education- A professional or academic qualification (degree level or equivalent), or extensive relevant and practical experience.Language- Fluency in English required, proficiency in Arabic is advantageousOverall Experience- 10+ years of relevant experience within a security roleSpecific Experience- Experience in the Professional Services industry in a top tier Big 4 firm highly desirable- Prior people management experienceKnowledge and Skills- Strong security background- Strong problem solving skills- Strong decision making skills- Good people management skills- Risk management skills- Process oriented and strong internal control skills- Ability to develop and implement procedures, controls and policies for functional areas of responsibility- Organization skills- Thoroughness and eye for detail- Time management skills and proactivity- Strong verbal and written communication skills- Ethical conductAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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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    Accountant – Female – Hiring Immediately | Home Fitness For Ladies

    Employment: Full Time

    FULL-TIME POSITIONIn Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu DhabiStarting ImmediatelyNationality: ArabicExperienced accountant required in ladies-only company.

    Successful candidate will receive:- Free visa- Free residency- Free medical insurance- Free emirates IDCV must include the following:- Current Location- UAE visa status- Date-Of-Birth- Photo- Marital Status

    Home Fitness For Ladies LLC opened in May 2015 with one main goal – to change the lives of our clients. We genuinely care about our clients, their health and fitness goals, and what they want to achieve.
    Inside the Club are private Personal Training rooms where our clients train with their trainer in a private setting, either by themselves or in their group of 2-5 ladies. Each room is equipped with high – quality functional exercise equipment, including kettlebells, VIPRs, TRX, Medicine Balls, Strength Bags, Boxing Equipment and more. All Personal Training rooms have bathrooms inside, making the experience even more comfortable and private for our clients. More

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    Front End Designer/Developer | Holo

    Employment: Full Time

    We are looking for programmers with a keen eye for design for the position of Front End Developer.The Holo Front end Developer will be responsible for ensuring the alignment of web design and user experience requirements, optimizing 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 has creative juices flowing in abundance and will work to constantly provide a WOW experience for our 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.• Building reusable code for future use.• Optimizing web pages for maximum speed and scalability.• Maintaining brand consistency throughout design.
    Salary:AED 7,000 to 10,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • The ideal candidate must have 5 years of experience with a portfolio that will impress from the first viewing.• We are looking for people hungry to work in a vibrant and fast-paced startup environment, someone who will bring ideas to the table to help us grow.Front End Developer Requirements:• Degree in Computer Science or related field.• Understanding of key design principles.• Proficiency with development – HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery.• 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.• Good interpersonal skills.

    Holo are here to always recommend you the best mortgage possible,
    Bringing the UAE Mortgage market into the 21st century – Fast, transparent and impartial – we’ll take care of it.
    Using a unique combination of cutting edge technology and experienced mortgage experts, UAE homeowners can, for the first time, be sure they are getting the best deal for them. More

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    Head of Technology Strategy and Architecture – Consumer | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    As Head Architecture, you will be working closely with the CIO, utilising new technologies to implement strategic roadmaps and design the enterprise architecture to align the organisation’s technical vision with its long – term strategy.Client DetailsAn established and successful conglomerate in the Middle East, with broad range of consumer-focussed businesses in their portfolio and exciting future plans.Description* Lead the organisation to define and validate IT strategy principles and framework.* Oversee key architecture decisions and set standards for implementation of strategy roadmaps.* Collaborate with Analytics and Digital teams to ensure the organisation is abreast of emerging technological innovations and trends.* Liaise with technology partners to quantify and communicate associated risks, benefits, and cost of implemented solutions from the organisation’s perspective.* Contribute to knowledge sharing and improve team productivity through an analysis of solution sets and opportunities to increase product capability.Job Offer* Attractive, tax-free salary* Strategic, leadership role with the opportunity to play a part in the tech evolution of a hugely successful organisation.

    * Detailed knowledge of enterprise systems, solutions, and infrastructure with an awareness of emerging trends and solutions in technology.* Extensive consumer sector experience.* Expertise in designing and implementing an IT strategy across different divisions in an organisation.* Proven ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders to build strong and long-lasting relationships.* Expertise in DevOps automation toolsets.

    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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    Intern (Quality Intern – BEA Plant) | Mondelez International

    Employment: Full Time

    Early Careers Intern (Quality Intern – BEA Plant)Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone- you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.What you need to know about this position:- Reviewing all Artwork Vs. the new updates- Reviewing COA requirements vs. Ion new specs- Implementation of MS System in Process area- Candidate will be required to attain to the plant for a maximum of 3 days per week while the other 2 days will be virtual- Candidate should be a currently studying EngineeringWhat extra ingredients you will bring:Passion to learn

    Education / Certifications:Current undergrad Bsc in relevant area of studyTravel requirements:NoneWork schedule: FelxNo Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryHeadquartered in Singapore, Mondelez International’s Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is comprised of six business units, has more than 21,000 employees and operates in more than 27 countries including Australia, China, Indonesia, Ghana, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.Seventy-six nationalities work across a network of more than 35 manufacturing plants, three global research and development technical centers and in offices stretching from Auckland, New Zealand to Casablanca, Morocco. Mondelez International in the AMEA region is the proud maker of global and local iconic brands such as Oreo and belVita biscuits, Kinh Do mooncakes, Cadbury, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Milka chocolate, Halls candy, Stride gum, Tang powdered beverage and Philadelphia cheese. We are also proud to be named a Top Employer in many of our markets.Mondelez International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is one of the world’s largest snacks companies, with 2015 net revenues of approximately $30 billion.
    Our dream is to create delicious moments of joy in everything we do. Nearly 100,000 employees support this dream by manufacturing and marketing delicious food and beverage products for consumers in approximately 165 countries around the world.
    We are the world’s pre-eminent maker of snacks, with leading market shares in every category in which we compete. Mondelez International holds the No. 1 position globally in Biscuits, Chocolate and Candy as well as the No. 2 position in Gum. (source: Euromonitor)
    About 85 percent of our annual revenue is generated in fast-growing snacks categories, and nearly 75 percent of our sales come from outside of North America. More