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    Infrastructure Architect – Network Communication Services | IBM Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    IntroductionThe infrastructure running industries likes transportation, energy, insurance, banking or healthcare is quickly changing as the world’s relationship with technology evolves. Companies have more choices than ever before between on-premise, off-premise, or a hybrid approach. Our Infrastructure Architects are responsible for keeping up with the latest and greatest of these changes and using their expertise to deliver solutions that meet the needs of our customers and products.Your Role and Responsibilities- Infrastructure Architects for NextGen Network Projects work in client-facing billable projects to design NextGen Network architectures to meet the business requirements of the client.- Architects with this specialty should have knowledge of emerging network technology and be able to incorporate this knowledge into network designs that encompass a client’s hybrid environment including public and private cloud and traditional data center environments.- Capabilities supported include network function virtualization, WAN/LAN, data center networks, network security, and software defined networks (SDN)/Networks as a programmable service including cloud monitoring.- The technical solutions include evaluation and selection of the software, hardware and services required to meet the client’s immediate and long-term requirements.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise- At least 15 years of experience developing architecture and infrastructure solutions- A significant experience in Consultative Enterprise IT Roadmap definition- At least one active certification among these technologies (Cisco ACI, NxOS, Firewalling)- Skills in these two technologies: Cisco NxOS, ACI- Firewalling skills (example: Palo Alto, Fortinet)- In-depth experience in the implementation of VXLAN, MPLS, DC architecture domains- Experience in Hybrid Cloud Network architecture- Experience in SD-WAN implementationPreferred Technical and Professional Expertise- TOGAF Essentials certification- Cisco CCIE certification- Palo Alto and / or Fortinet certification- AWS and / or Azure certification- VMware Network virtualization knowledge- VMware SDDC – NSX knowledgeAbout Business UnitAt Global Technology Services (GTS), we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network. It’s a unique blend of bold new ideas and client-first thinking. If you can restlessly reinvent yourself and solve problems in new ways, work on both technology and business projects, and ask, “What else is possible?” GTS is the place for you!Your Life at IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Being You at IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.
    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.
    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Senior Legal Advisor – Litigation – Banking – (Arabic) | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse is working with a leading local bank in Qatar who are looking to hire a locally available candidate with a strong Legal profile who has a proven track record handling litigation cases for large organisations.The role will ensure adequate legal actions and measures taken by the legal department are in place to handle all legal cases filed against or by the bank. You will also be responsible for monitoring and overseeing all legal and risk related transactions to ensure the Banks processes, policies and standards are in compliance with all laws and regulations.You will report into the Legal Manager where you will provide legal advice to all stakeholders on litigation matters; recommend and implement required legal action; liaise with external legal counsels providing necessary information and also obtaining weekly follow-up on all legal actions and proceedings. You will also maintain the legal cases reporting tools; provide detailed reports to senior management and also participate in dedicated committees on cases; ensure criminal claims for bounced cheques are followed through with the appropriate authorities and also be involved in any other tasks as directed by the Legal Manager

    This is a great and immediately available opportunity for a driven and team focused legal professional with 6 years PQE who has experience in a Local/Gulf Bank in the same role. You should have outstanding communication skills in Arabic and English and be locally available in Qatar and ready to start immediately.

    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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    Audit Manager | A Government Entity in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah

    Employment: Full Time

    • Prepare and develop quarterly and yearly risk based audit plan for the entities under the assigned portfolio.• Manage and monitor audit team to achieve approved audit plan and department objectives.• Assist in performing periodic enterprise and business process risk assessments to help ensure key business risks are properly identified and mitigated by management.• Manage the delivery of financial audits by understanding entities’ objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identify risk areas; review audit scope and objectives; and review audit programs etc.• Review, monitor and assess the work of audit staff, prepare performance appraisals for the audit staff after each assignment.• Review working papers prepared by audit team, conducting detailed review of audit work performed by the IA Staff to ensure compliance with audit manual and that all audit findings and issues are properly documented, communicated and agreed upon with process owners.• Review and amend the audit report prepared by audit team.• Prepare weekly time sheet and review of audit staff time sheets• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders.• Ensure that audit team conducted in compliance with the audit plan, audit manual and professional auditing standards in order to provide management with insights into areas of risk that are not adequately controlled and identify opportunities for process and control improvement.• Discuss findings with auditees /process owners to achieve agreement and understand their concerns on corrective actions.• Conduct performance appraisal for the audit team.• Carry out follow up reviews to assess the status of implementation of the management action plans and ensure the continuation of such follow up till satisfactory results are achieved.• Where applicable/as requested, examine and professionally investigate various functions at various entities and interview relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate recording of issues and/or transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.• Adhoc work on firm wide projects around new processes or activities and investigation of incidents.• Perform quality assurances of teammate projects to appraise and ensure adequate evidentiary data was obtained in forming an audit opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and efficiency of operations consistent with Department and IIA standards and approved Audit Charter.• Identifies and establishes specific auditable areas by identifying key business areas, key functional areas across the organization, key risk areas and technology systems which support the operations.• Ensures the development and implementation of relevant audit programmes, tools and methodology.• Ensures adherence to applicable quality standards during internal audits and reporting.• Ensure compliance with the IIA standards, Code of Ethics and Companies policies and procedures.• Protects organization’s reputation by keeping information confidential.

    • 8 -12 years of relevant work experience• Experience of the entire audit process for Groups of Entities• Understanding of IFRS and IAS• Detailed adequate understanding and knowledge of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies• Understanding of Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) procedures• Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements• Fluent in written and spoken English.• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.• Experience in the field of operational risk analysis of money laundering and combating financing of terrorism from an international, regional and local perspective• Excellent leadership, communications and interpersonal skills• Strong technical auditing background• Self-starter with experience of managing projects and processes to tight deadlines• Very strong communication skills, ability to develop good working relationships, adept at working individually and as part of a cohesive team• Maintain independence (in substance and form) from operational decisions.• Strong analytical and professional skepticism.• Attention to detail• Proficiency in application of audit management software (ACL, Excel, Teammate etc.) Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite

    A government entity in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. More

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    Assistant for Speaker / Mentor in Finance / Economic Industry | Prime Tech

    Employment: Full Time

    – Collaborate with management to identify training needs for corporate training partners- Schedule appropriate training sessions.- Oversee and direct seminars, workshops, individual training sessions, and lectures.- Plan and implement an effective training curriculum.- Professional in all manners- Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent- English / Arabic

    – Experience: 1 years +- Background: Blockchains/stocks/futures/crude oil futures- Female, ages < 30- Good communications, Sharp mind.- Highly talented, training professional, with experience of delivering Finance / Project Management courses.- If you are able to deliver additional courses in two, or more, of the following areas: Management & Leadership, Sales & Marketing, HR Management & Training, Customer Service, Personal Development, Business Writing Skills, Microsoft Office, it would be a plus. Prime Tech is a crude oil funds trading firm that is established in Dubai, UAE back in 2020. We build automated trading systems fueled by data-driven quantitative analysis to achieve stable and sustainable investment returns. Our engineering teams do what humans do best - create algorithmic decision processes in order to achieve what no human trader ever could in today’s fast-changing, unbelievably complex financial world. More

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    Receptionist | Rethink

    Employment: Full Time

    We are market-leading boutique legal, fiduciary, corporate services, auditing, and accounting outsource service company, with offices in the U.A.E. Our group consists of both established operations and start-up entities. We work in a fast-moving, customer-focused environment. The group has been experiencing significant growth in its established business lines, as well as adding a start-up auditing and accounting outsource firm.Key Responsibilities:• Attend to the reception, making sure that all guest and visitors are attended to• Usher clients to the meeting rooms, advising responsible personnel about the client’s arrival• Taking beverage requests from clients (serving drinks as necessary)• Maintaining the reception area and meeting rooms organized at all times• Deal with all enquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone or via e-mail• Answering phones and operating the switchboard, taking/relaying messages to the staff.• Arranging for the courier pick up• Distribution of courier delivery• Distribution and sorting out of mails• Giving instructions to company drivers• Maintaining records like visitor logs, meeting room reservations, phone directories• Assist staff in requests like stationery and stamp requests• Inventory stationery and pantry items, replenish stock as needed• Assisting Admin / Accounts in reviewing invoices from couriers and service providers• Coordinate with building maintenance/ IT for any AC, facilities, equipment, service issues• Carry out instructions given by the management team and head office• Coordinate office activities• Allocation of driver’s tasks and allocation of company cars depending on nature of the task• Company Car Maintenance – Service requirements & Insurance renewal• Management of petty cash on a weekly basis• Assist in dairy management, driver booking and other admin assistance for Managing Partner• Any other Adhoc jobs as assignedStandard duties:• Screening calls and visitors• Monitoring and screening office maintenance and security• Courier collection, courier/mail distribution• Managing drivers, maintenance and other support personnel making sure that tasks are completed• Provide administrative, secretarial/clerical, basic bookkeeping assistance as needed

    • 2 years’ experience in the hospitality industry or customer service or related field• Passionate about service and service excellence, with a ‘will do, can do’ attitude• Experience working with people of different backgrounds and a high level of cultural competency• Excellent oral and written communication skills• Computer / Technology literate• Flexible and dynamic with an enthusiastic approach – with a positive and upbeat attitude;• Proactively builds networks with key clients as well as with people in the organisation;• Highly organized, efficient and professional with a sense of urgency and good time management;• Takes initiative, is pro-active and flexible with great problem resolution skills – sound decision making and judgement;• Ability to work confidently, proactively, use initiative, be decisive and be able to consistently perform well when under pressure;• Ability to maintain confidentiality• The ability to juggle and track multiple tasks and responsibilities• Demonstrated commitment to the success of co-workers and to the organizational mission

    Re/think is a boutique accounting, regulatory and compliance, VAT advisory, audit, HR consultancy, recruitment and business advisory firm. We specialize in assisting SME clients with cost-effective, high quality services and solutions. We create value by investing in highly qualified and motivated people and working closely with leading industry partners to provide our clients a one stop shop for all of their business support.
    This support ranges from our core services to CFO and board level advisory for the sectors and markets we serve. Our ability to add value reaches across business size, as our offering can be adopted to start ups through to large complex firms. More

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    Client Engagement Project Manager | Healy Consultants Group

    Employment: Full Time

    Your daily tasks will include, but not limited to:• Assisting our multi-national Clients’ with global business set up including:- Company registration and- Corporate bank account opening and- Accounting and tax and- Employee recruitment; the A to Z of business set up• Timely and efficiently completing multiple country engagements; and• Global conference calls & physical meetings with clients.
    Salary:AED 6,000 to 8,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Our ideal candidate:• Enjoys project managing multi-national Clients’ engagements over a 4-month period;• Is solution orientated, problem solver, requiring minimal supervision;• Is able to supply quality deliverables to our multi-national Clients’;• Has professional experience of 3 to 5 years with one employer;• Has excellent English written and oral communication skills;• Is Russian or Arabic speaking, reading and writing is a plus;• Detail orientated and good research and planning skills;• Has a business degree from a quality university;• Is disciplined with high professional standards;

    Healy Consultants assists international clients with company incorporation all around the world, global corporate bank account opening, nominee director services, accounting and tax planning services, business advisory services, legal solutions, industry specific expert solutions to support the startup and operation of their businesses.
    Our firm has comprehensive experience in setting up legitimate, tax efficient financial structures and also provide fast solutions (turnkey solutions). Our consultants have extensive knowledge and experience in the registration of offshore companies in Asia and all other international jurisdictions.
    Healy Consultants’ corporate support services, such as virtual office and nominee director/shareholder services, auditing services, international immigration services assist clients to maximise the efficiency of their international business operations. More

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    Website Content Writer | Healy Consultants Group

    Employment: Full Time

    • The Website Content Writer will work alongside our Singapore content writers and social media manager to develop original, authoritative, practical content for our website, social media, and other marketing platforms.• The content will cover subjects including global economics, international trade, foreign investment laws, global banking, international accounting, and tax matters, business set up and licensing in countries around the world.• It will be researched and written in a way that appeals to international business people, entrepreneurs, and large organizations, and which sets us apart from our competitors.• The Website Content Writer will also play a key role in advancing our firm’s Thought Leadership strategy, and this will involve interviewing our business owner, regional CEOs and Client Relationship Officers from time to time.• The role reports into the CEO Europe & Middle East as well as the Business Website Department Director in Singapore.
    Salary:AED 8,000 to 10,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Our ideal candidate (Skills, experience, and personality)• Degree in Journalism or Communications or related field would be ideal.• At least five years’ relevant professional experience in a copywriting/reporting role, spanning at least three years with each historical employer.• Has an excellent command of English, with both written and oral communication skills.• Basic understanding of SEO.• Outstanding research skills and an ability to filter in useful, accurate material.• Great time management skills, including the ability to re-prioritize at short notice.• Ability to produce a clean, clear copy.• Confident, independent thinker requiring minimal supervision and can learn fast.• Someone with a fine eye for detail.• Someone who can review colleagues’ work and offer constructive feedback.• Someone who is full of ideas, and who will quickly understand our business and target audience.• Is a solutions-orientated professional with project and people management experience.• Is a professional with a strong understanding of the corporate environment, involved in:- Teaching junior staff members how to reach important company goals and- Successfully leading communication with various departments and branches of Healy Consultants Group PLC.• Because these languages are in short supply in our Dubai office, candidates fluent in at least one additional language, including:- German- French- Japanese- Italian- Russian or- Arabic will be favorably viewed.• Is a multi-tasker with strong time-management skills.• Is disciplined with high professional standards.• Works well in a fast-paced, dynamic, multi-cultural team• Meticulous, possess an analytical, inquisitive mind and a good team player.

    Healy Consultants assists international clients with company incorporation all around the world, global corporate bank account opening, nominee director services, accounting and tax planning services, business advisory services, legal solutions, industry specific expert solutions to support the startup and operation of their businesses.
    Our firm has comprehensive experience in setting up legitimate, tax efficient financial structures and also provide fast solutions (turnkey solutions). Our consultants have extensive knowledge and experience in the registration of offshore companies in Asia and all other international jurisdictions.
    Healy Consultants’ corporate support services, such as virtual office and nominee director/shareholder services, auditing services, international immigration services assist clients to maximise the efficiency of their international business operations. More

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    Senior Accountant – Bilingual | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment: Full Time

    • Prepare the management accounts for the Department• Revenue management and related reporting’s• Analysing accounting/ financial data in details• Preparation & reporting of management accounts• Support with various other internal reporting requirements• Closely work and support operations team• Support the Finance Team on various adhoc task• Provide administration support where and when needed

    • University degree in Accounting from a reputable University• ACA / ACCA / CPA qualified is a plus• 4-6 years of relevant experience• Currently in KSA• Transferable Iqama• Excellent knowledge in MS office applications especially in Excel• Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities in a deadline oriented environment and flexible work hours• Excellent analytical skills• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills• Ability to work effectively in a team environment• Excellent command of written and spoken Arabic and English

    Deloitte is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.
    With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte’s more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.
    Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.
    Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.
    Our Purpose
    Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.
    Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:
    Integrity
    Outstanding value to markets and clients
    Commitment to each other
    Strength from cultural diversity More