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    Tax & Legal Services – Legal – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Legal – Entity Governance & Compliance – Senior Associate – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxSpecialismLegal Services – Employment & PensionsManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryPwC Legal has over 2500 lawyers and legal professionals in 85 countries, making us the most geographically extensive legal services network in the world. In the Middle East, we have a team of 40 people based in Dubai and the firm is looking to expand across the GCC. PwC Legal Dubai comprises corporate/commercial, government, consulting, immigration and entity governance & compliance practices. Our clients include the region’s Sovereign Wealth Funds and multinational companies with a presence on the ground, as well as both local businesses and family offices of all sizes.This role is working as part of the Entity Governance & Compliance (Company Secretarial) team located in Dubai.Our Entity Governance & Compliance team is a market leading global practice which specialises in helping clients to enhance their approach to the governance and compliance of their legal entities around the world. The team in Dubai is busy and fast growing and has a vacancy for a Senior Associate to assist with the provision of compliance, consulting and governance services to a wide range of clients (both local and international). The role requires a bright, well organised and enthusiastic individual who enjoys project management. The role requires someone who enjoys being part of a dynamic team, who is proactive and offers the potential for both client and internal international secondments.Responsibilities:- Key involvement in assisting with the co-ordination of the provision of company secretarial (compliance, consulting and governance) services to a wide range of both local and international clients.- Supporting senior colleagues with the incorporation / establishment of new entities in the UAE.- Ensuring statutory compliance deadlines (e.g. license renewals, accounts filings) are met and completed on time.- Providing support to senior colleagues in the co-ordination of compliance services. This may involve participating on client calls and preparing client deliverables.- Ensuring effective, timely and accurate administration of client’s corporate databases.- Assisting senior colleagues with the delivery of consulting and governance services.- Direct contact with client representatives, including convening conference calls and meetings as and when required.- Helping to coordinate the delivery of global company secretarial services to our clients. Working with colleagues in across our Middle Eastern offices and our international teams where appropriate.- Actively working with client engagement teams in the execution of the project deliverables.- Organise engagement teams to meet client timetable, to work towards and meet engagement team objectives.- Balance the needs and expectations of various client engagement teams.- Support in managing projects to ensure deadlines are met, recommending efficiency savings to ensure that this is the case.- Attend client and engagement team meetings, prepare notes / material in advance, take notes of the meeting, distribute actions plan and ensure actions have been completed.- Fully understand and ensure the engagement team follow PwC’s protocols for record keeping and document handling.- Leveraging technology so that our systems effectively support the engagement team’s work processes.- Provide regular updates of relevant client information to all members of the engagement team using various databases, research tools, the internet, etc.- Create and actively support an environment which enables the sharing and application of knowledge, and storing precedents within PwC Legal’s knowledge database.- Undertake proposal research including identification and relevant collation of information.- Whilst working in the Entity Governance & Compliance team you will not only develop your regional and international technical knowledge of the company secretarial profession, you will also have access to the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.

    Requirements:- The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis.- They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high quality output.- Mandatory qualifications: Educated to at least A level or equivalent and GCSE Maths & English grade C or above (or equivalent) and ideally with a Degree in either Business or Law, GPA 2.1 or above.- Preferable qualifications: It would be beneficial for the candidate to either be in the process of obtaining/studying for or having already obtained the following qualification(s):- ICSA Chartered Secretary qualification; and/or- PMI PMP or PRINCE 2 (or equivalent).- Years of Experience: Ideally the candidate will have 6 months’ work experience from an administrative / analytical background within a corporate / professional environment.- Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Fluent in English, but multilingual Arabic speaker preferable.- Proven IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Visio, Project, financial systems and research tools. Preferably with experience of Blueprint OneWorld.- Competent researcher with broad knowledge of Google tools.- Strong numeric, analytical and finance skills.- Proactive, self-motivated individual, who can work under own initiative as well as being creative in sharing ideas for team development.- Strong influencing skills and team working skills, with the ability to build strong internal and client relationships.- Excellent time management and personal organisational skills.- Completer finisher – ability to see tasks through to the end and meet tight deadlines, taking responsibility for the completion of tasks set for them, whilst ensuring quality is maintained throughout.- Good risk awareness skills and the ability to act/think strategically are vital.- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload, whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure to ensure tight deadlines are met.- Passionate about client service – strong willingness to deliver excellent client service and flexibility to meet client requirements, sometimes at very short notice.- The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East where project / client work dictates.

    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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    Consulting, Financial Services – Risk & Reg – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismBanking & FinanceManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.To really stand out and make us ?t for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. 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 Manager, 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:- Take action to ensure everyone has a voice, inviting opinion from all.- Establish the root causes of issues and tackle them, rather than just the symptoms.- Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Develop specialised expertise in one or more areas.- Advise stakeholders on relevant technical issues for their business area.- Navigate the complexities of global teams and engagements.- Build trust with teams and stakeholders through open and honest conversation.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Sales | Farahat & Co.

    Employment: Full Time

    Sales ( Selling professional services) RequiredMinimum of two years selling professional services3 years in UAE minimum experienceExperience in a law firm or audit / accounting firm OR knowledge with legal or audit / accounting (certificate or degree or courses)10 years of experience total in sales
    Salary:AED 6,000 to 7,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Qualifications: Sales & Marketing (Services)Specialist knowledge: Selling professional servicesLanguage Fluency: EnglishCurrent Location: UAE

    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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    Web/Mobile application Developer | A Leading Company In Egypt

    Employment: Full Time

    create, maintain, and implement the source code to develop mobile apps and mobile platform programs that meet the needs and requirements of the business unit, Additionally, design prototype applications, provide the unit structure, and help the application development team or clients in the plans.Work in harmony with the IT department team in order to achieve the main target

    Application developers must be able to work alone or with colleagues and end users to create a successful program. More over he/she should be able to do the followings• Communicate with end users to determine what features and abilities they need in potential applications.• Track, test, and analyze software performance.• Develop patches and updates to correct glitches and vulnerabilities in existing programs.• Keep detailed records to make software maintenance and upgrades easier.• Knowledge of graphic design, including interactive designs, Adobe technology, and Unity3D.• Understand and know when to use different types of mobile connectivity like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.• A degree in computer science or electrical engineering.• Understand and know how to use HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.1-: Xamarin VS +3 years2: ASP.NET(VB-C#)3: DEVEXPRESS Controls4: JQuery5: JavaScript6: Android Studio (Preferred )7: Objective – C (Preferred )8: Swift (Preferred )9:Paython (Preferred )10:AGILE/ITIL (Preferred)11: Female (Preferred)12: Age from (20:40)10: MSSQL SERVER

    A leading company in Egypt. More

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    Service Desk Lead | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment: Full Time

    • Ensure that the Helpdesk team is ready to take calls during scheduled hours of operation and the Helpdesk has appropriate coverage to provide exceptional service to our fellow associates.• Manage client SLAs and set standards that exceed customer expectations• Plan, prioritize and schedule help desk activities to ensure continuity of service to the client• Exercises judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results impacting clients, costs, and/or quality of service• Respond to complex, escalated inquiries from team members• Lead, direct, evaluate and develop help desk staff to ensure that clients receive competent and timely service• Monitor the training, developing, and education of employees• Evaluate help desk systems and processes for efficiencies and recommend improvements• Produce appropriate reports on Helpdesk statistics and weekly performance reports and monitor client engagement and technology services

    • The ability to build a cohesive team and to manage people effectively. This includes the ability to coach and develop the team.• A thorough understanding of the strategic vision for the service desk and the ability to set the long-term direction of the team.• An ability to balance and plan the short-term actions of the team.• Knowledge and understanding of all relevant industry standards.• Knowledge and understanding of best practices for service management.• Strong communication skills, including the ability to be influential and persuasive with stakeholders.

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.
    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.
    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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    IT Manager (Systems & Applications Development ) | Middle East Executive

    Employment: Full Time

    Middle East Executive are currently working with a large holding group with multiple business units throughout the Middle East, who are looking for a IT Manager to be based at their head office in Dubai.The IT Manager is responsible for the implementation, operations and maintenance of all non-ERP applications and systems deployed within the corporate computing ecosystem managed by the clients IT. Specific areas of responsibility would be to manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of the clients IT supported applications, specifically but not limited to Office 365, Legal Docs and those applications specifically deployed to support the groups companies.The role has a clear succession path into a senior position with this role available due to an internal promotion within the business, with the company offering a package of 16,000 AED – 19,000 AED based on experience.
    Salary:AED 16,000 to 19,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Job Knowledge & experience required:• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products, Enterprise Storage systems, Backup and Business Continuity processes, and Data and Voice networks• Working understanding of other workloads like SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Flow, and other misc. Office 365 workloads• Endpoint security management solutions like (Sophos, Crowd strike, Sentinel one)• Good understanding of Microsoft CSP/EA agreements, billing, and reconciliation concepts• Strong knowledge on Active directory, DNS(public and private), DHCP, WSUS• Strong knowledge on backup, virtualization (including but not limited to hyper V and VM ware), Cloud (AWS, Azure, and ability to manage and run a full helpdesk software• Understanding of ITIL and ISO 27001 is mandatory.• Privilege access management• Working knowledge of Firewalls and other perimeter security controls• Previous experience operating a high availability service environment.• Experience with Network and Information Security• Previous experience in a role that involved IT audits and IT purchasing responsibilities.• Experience with Mobile applications and web technologies• Excellent communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders outside of IT.

    The Middle East Executive Group has become the first choice for industry professionals wanting to work in the Gulf region.
    We understand exactly how supply chain performance and sales performance impacts the bottom line and top line of product led businesses and we have the experience, network & expertise to match skilled professionals with exciting new roles that suit their experience, passion and drive in this highly strategic industry.
    Our specialist teams internally are;
    Commercial Management & Sales
    Supply Chain & Logistics
    Strategic HR
    Strategy
    Engineering
    The industries we focus on are;
    3PL / Freight Forwarding
    Food & FMCG
    Medical & Pharmaceutical
    Ecommerce
    Retail
    Engineering More

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    Finance and Administration Manager | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Our client is an established Family Business in the Middle East. They are looking to hire a Finance and Administration Manager to work closely withe the owners.Client DetailsOur client is a leading Family Group in the Middle East. Their Dubai office is recruiting a Finance and Administration Manager to work with the owners.Description* Expense planning, petty cash and cost management.* Family passport, residency, visa and insurance documentation and renewals.* Taxes and invoice payments – scheduling, tracking and reporting.* School fee payments.* Maintains accurate records and high standards of reporting, inventories and filing.* Management of and ensuring compliance to regulatory and legal requirements, relating to all financial affairs.* Deals with authorities and service providers in all needed financial and administrative documentation and formalities.* Reports daily/monthly household operations and cash accounting in a professional and documented manner, and as agreed with the line manager* Utility bill payments* Family and house staff medical records and insurance claims.* House staff salary payments, contracts and scheduling.* Supplier contracts, payments and renewal negotiation.* Servicing and maintenance schedules.* Facility management and storage inventories.* Contractor and vendor relationships, and service coordination.* Expense planning, petty cash and cost management.* Taxes and invoices payment – scheduling, tracking and reporting.* Management of and ensuring compliance to regulatory and legal requirements, relating to all property affairs.* Communicates and deals directly with either brokers or specialised property management companies to manage and maintain the family’s property portfolio.Job Offer* Opportunity to work with a Leading and well-established family group in the region* Attractive pay and benefits* Excellent career growth opportunities

    * Professional proficiency in ARABIC is a MUST* 8-10 years of experience working with a Family Group and High Net Worth Individuals/VIPs is a MUST* Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance* Experience with MS Office

    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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    Engagement Manager (Public Sector) – Economic Development | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment: Full Time

    Engagement Manager (Public Sector) – Economic Development – Top Tier Strategy HousePublic Sector Engagement Manager required for a globally renowned strategy house based in Dubai, UAE.The role of Engagement Manager is a senior role with management and client development responsibilities, alongside a responsibility for excellent economic analysis and project delivery. We are currently looking for an Engagement Manager with expertise and experience in our Growth & Development practice area.Description of the roleThe main duties of this Engagement Manager will be advanced economic analysis and communication of recommendations, project and staff management, and the development long term economic strategies that foster and enable sustainable growth. A successful candidate can analyse new and complex economic problems, design and apply advanced methods, and manage the team to produce high quality end products.The candidate will have experience developing recommendations regarding appropriate public policy or commercial strategy. Relevant experience includes assessments of economic growth pathways and their link with other development outcomes; analysis of economic policies and their link with environmental and climate objectives; integration of development finance to support policy outcomes; and economic analysis of energy and infrastructure systems.The geographic focus includes countries primarily in the Middle East but also some in Africa.Primary day-to-day duties- Maintaining and developing relationships with existing clients; as well as a broader professional network;- Structuring and applying economic frameworks to analytical problems;- Developing client solutions, addressing client input, and designing materials that effectively communicate recommendations;- Developing and seeing through plans; forecasting resources; preparing budgets;- Supporting the development of junior staff through regular feedback and mentorship;- Keeping up to date with knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organisations;- Enhancing company reputation by establishing oneself as a recognised authority in the field, and representing the company in external events;- Participating in firm improvements; potentially leading on internal change initiatives.The role offers generous tax free package and benefits.

    Reporting and supervisory relationships- An Engagement Manager is often the primary lead on a project.- As a result, an Engagement Manager will supervise up to five people, depending on the nature of the case they are leading.- They will also serve as a line manager for more junior staff members.- An Engagement Manager will report to either a Principal or Partner.- Oversight can be limited and an Engagement Manager is expected to take substantial responsibility for delivery of high quality deliverables.- An Engagement Manager will also report to the Partners regarding non-project work, such as client development and operational responsibilities.Experience and qualifications- Candidates must have sufficient experience to demonstrate competency in the duties described. As a guide, six or more years of experience is required to achieve these competencies, with four to six years related to economic analysis.- Previous consultancy experience with a globally reputed strategy house is a must.- Previous experience managing projects and complex analysis is required.- A first class or upper second-class degree in economics or a closely related field is required.- An MSc/MA/MBA or Ph.D. in a relevant field preferred.- Fluency in English is essential.- Professional level Arabic is a strong advantage

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.
    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.
    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.
    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More