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    Executive Assistant | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment: Full Time

    As an Executive Assistant working in the Indirect Tax service line, your role will consist in providing support to the senior leadership and wider staff within the Indirect Tax practice across Saudi Arabia.You will be expected to handle the following responsibilities:• Managing diary management• Providing general administrative support to the leaders (timesheets, expense sheets etc.)• Assisting the leaders in their travel arrangements• Coordinating and formatting documents and files as requested by the leaders• Helping to organise business unit specific team events• Maintaining leaders CV and DPN profile• Handling medical expense online claims• Liaising with PRO on visa applications if required• Arranging conference calls with the team and clients• Booking conference rooms and arranging for meetings• Booking rental cars and taxi services• Tracking visas for KSA and other locations where travel may be required at short notice• Assisting the Marketing team with business unit client information and marketing events specific to the business unit the EA is supporting• Covering reception duties where needed• Team leave tracking and maintaining team planner with holidays and projects• Building relationship with key suppliers – hotels, car company etc.• Archiving files – maintain archive database• Preparing Amex and BD related expenses for sign off.• Working with finance to assign project codes or BD for external suppliers• Assisting the wider team in file reviews• Supporting in drafting and issuing team news alerts• Support the wider team in project work such as client take-on, CRM assistance, events and CSR initiatives

    • 5+ years of experience in the administrative domain• Bachelor degree in the relevant field• Local experience with visa processes• Strong interpersonal skills• File management skills• Experience of working within financial services / professional environment is a plus• Good working knowledge of Outlook• Ability to exercise appropriate level of judgement• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure with a flexible approach

    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

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    Mobile & App Developer | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse is working with a Venture Capital and Private Equity firm, who have a diverse portfolio across many asset classes, including Real Estate, I.T and Logistics. Holding an established presence in the UAE & GCC marketplace, the firm are in search of an in-house Mobile & App Developer, offering on-going management and development of multiple company applications, to hire into their centrally located Dubai office.You will write, test and code using exceptional software development practices, for both Android and Apple systems. Use integrated data from back-end services and databases, to refine specifications based on technical needs. You will be part of the complete process from design to development, applying appropriate code structures to solve specific tasks. You will keep a close watch into emerging technologies and apply them into operations and activities, including any software programs that are compatible to future technologies. In addition you will work with graphic designers to ensure all developments are kept within the brands guidelines and policies.

    The successful candidate will have full design and development application experience for a successful company or brand in the UAE. Proven in web programming, with a solid understanding of mobile applications work, including security, session management and best development practice.You should possess a bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area and have hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools and basic knowledge of search engines. Expert knowledge in all of the following programs is essential – Javascript (React Native), Python (Django Framework), Dj-Stripe, deployment to AWS using EBS/RDS/S3Cognito Services, API Coding.

    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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    Head of Enterprise Architecture | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    As the Head of Architecture, you will be designing the architecture for the organisation on an enterprise level and ensure that its aligned to the overall long-term business strategy.Client DetailsA well-backed, leading financial institution looking for the best Tech talent for their team.Description* Defines the principles that guide technology decisions for the organisation.* Oversees the implementation of a technical architecture based on business requirements and IT strategies.* Leads analysis of technology industry and market trends to determine their potential impact on the enterprise architecture.* Designs and leads the implementation of an application and technology architecture based on business requirements and IT strategies.* Manage and oversee internal and external technology resources in the delivery of agreed solutions.Job Offer* Dynamic work environment.* Attractive tax free salary with benefits.* Opportunity to work for a leading, high-profile organisation.

    * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering or equivalent.* Must have strong experience working in Enterprise Architecture for a financial services organisation.* A TOGAF qualification is essential.* A software development background, with extensive experience in Microservices, SOA & REST or other open source technologies.* Good knowledge of common integration techniques and approaches.

    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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    Website Developer | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse is working with a Venture Capital and Private Equity firm, who have a diverse portfolio across many asset classes, including Real Estate, I.T and Logistics. Holding an established presence in the UAE & GCC marketplace, the firm are in search of an in-house Website Developer, offering on-going management and development of visually appealing and user friendly websites, to hire into their centrally located Dubai office.You will write, test and code using exceptional software development practices, for both Android and Apple systems. You will use integrated data from back-end services and databases, to refine specifications based on technical needs. You be responsible for maintaining, expanding and scaling the website, offering support in the up-keep and maintenance of the website. You will be part of the complete process from design to development, applying appropriate code structures to solve specific tasks. Initiate periodic testing and implement contingency plans in case of system failures. You will also effectively communicate and liaise with graphic designers to ensure the developments of the website are in line with company branding and guidelines. Collaborate with search engine optimization team, to ensure the development of all platforms concerned.

    The successful candidate will have experience in the full design and development of websites for a successful company or brand in the UAE. Both experience and a solid knowledge in data integration from back-end services and offer programming, testing and de-bugging solutions to the development of the website is a must. You should possess a relevant bachelor’s Degree and have hands-on experience of search engine optimization. Expert knowledge in all of the following programs is essential for this role – Javascript (react.js/next.js), CMS API Integration, Prismic or Othe Headless CMS Experience, SASS / CSS / Syling Proficiency, AWS, Lambda Services.

    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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    Assistant Finance Manager | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Our client is a leading Manufacturing and Packaging Group in the UAE. They are expanding into Saudi Arabia and looking to hire an Assistant Finance Manager to be based out of their offices in Dammam.Client DetailsOur client is a leading Manufacturing Group in the UAE with over 500 employees in the region. They are currently expanding into Saudi Arabia and looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to oversee Accounting and Reporting for their Dammam operation.DescriptionThe Assistant Manager is required to manage all financial functions, and will be responsible for:Accounting & Reporting* Liaising with auditors for yearly reviews* Financial planning and forecasting* Adapting the financial plan into requesting yearly budgets and keeping track on deviations, ensuring the usage of restorative measures* Developing detailed and accurate business plans to support the decision making and tracking of budgets* Cash-flow planning and monitoring, delivering long-term forecasts* Identifying improvement opportunities and implementing them* Work alongside the Senior Finance Manager create protection strategy and plans to guarantee satisfactory inclusion of danger to secure the resources of the organisation.* Send monthly announcement to Insurance organisations to cover all resources* Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash* Start the FA check according to the organisation strategy. Screen all the CAPEX obtainment and guarantee the equivalent is inside the organisation spending plans/strategy* Guarantee all the compliance concerning VAT, WHT, Zakat and other assessment prerequisites and essential profits are filed on time.* Guaranteeing all the duty liabilities are paid well before the specified time frame and there is no infringementTreasury Management* Build up successful working associations with banks and monetary establishments* Prepare or potentially screen organisation quarterly cash flow forecasts and perform financial modelling. Instruct the board on the liquidity angles with respect to its short and long-term planning* Highlight any huge income changes contrasted with the financial plan. Instruct on momentary arrangement regarding excess assets to amplify it* Continuously screen the money openness and give fundamental report to Senior Manager-Finance* Review the Account Payable* Ensure all the instalments are cross checked and set up for approval* Maintaining accurate financial records and provide financial reports over treasury mattersIn addition this person will be responsible for Budget Plans, Systems and People DevelopmentJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary, all-inclusive of basic, housing and transport allowances. Additionally, he/she will receive a bonus, medical insurance, and air tickets. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager to further progress their career with a leading Manufacturing group.

    This position will be based in Dammam in KSA and therefore, the candidate needs to be either currently based in Dammam or open to relocate. The successful candidate for this Assistant Manager role has:* Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting* Qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)* At least 10-12 years of financial experience in a manufacturing industry preferred* Knowledge of IFRS and financial / ERP systems* Bilingual – English and Arabic* Knowledge of KSA tax and other local regulations

    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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    Administrative Generalist (Arabic Speaking) – KSA | NSR Associates

    Employment: Full Time

    The Role:Administrative Generalist to perform a variety of operational tasks to support the KSA office. This is an exciting opportunity for an office professional who is looking for a varied role to utilise their management, organisation and accounts skills withinone flexible position.Your responsibilities will include proofreading and formatting documents, front desk reception, and other duties listed below. You will undertake administrative tasks, ensuring the rest of the staff has adequate support to work efficiently.To be successful in this role, you should be well-organized, have great time management skillsand be able to prioritize tasks. Ultimately, you will contribute to the efficiency of our businessby providing personalized and timely support to our internal and external clients.- Act as primary liaison between the staff, and management, providing information,answering questions, and responding to requests- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office- Maintain office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, andequipment procurement- Perform a variety of administrative duties, such as generating and distributing memos,letters, spreadsheets, forms, and faxes; and sorting and distributing incoming mail- Assisting with billing by preparing and sending invoices; maintain client databases;track accounts; oversee the invoice workflow, and assist in copying and distributingproduction orders and other internal documents as requested- Schedule and track meetings and appointments, and book flights and travelarrangements- Lead Generation with Identified Companies, conducting research into thesecompanies to establish current Key contacts and upkeeping a register of these details.- Keeping management informed by reviewing and analysing special reports;summarizing information; identifying trends.- Processing new hire paperwork- Partner with HR to maintain office policies as necessary- Planning, scheduling, and promoting office events, including meetings, conferences,interviews, orientations, and training session- Collecting, organizing, and storing information using filing systems
    Salary:SAR 10,000 to 12,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.Additional benefits: + Flights and Medical

    Candidate Profile:- Five years of professional experience in office administration- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or related field.- Good knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.- Accounts admin experience in coordinating and processing monthly payroll,reconciliation, employee expenses and creating monthly management accounts.- Experience developing internal processes and filing systems- Strong communication skills- Strong organisation skills and the ability to prioritise own workload- Familiarity with budget planning and enforcement, human resources, and customerservice procedures.- Fluent English and Arabic skills (reading, writing, speaking)

    At NSR we pride ourselves on market knowledge, integrity, loyalty and professionalism. Through personal relationships and knowledge of what our clients look for in specific requirements we like to pride ourselves on matching people to the right role.
    The partners at NSR have always dealt with people in an open and honest manner and as a company we are driven to find the right opportunity for people enhancing their career where ever this may be worldwide.
    We work on the principal that every person we deal with is a potential client, this process has proved beneficial for us as there are many people we have dealt with on the International circuit that have approached NSR Associates to recruit for them as a client after we have worked on their behalf as a candidate. More

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    Quality Assurance Manager | Chalhoub Group

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Summary:Our Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for validating processes; providing documentation; managing staff. You will be responsible for inspecting procedures and outputs and identifying mistakes or non-conformity issues at a regional scope. The goal is to assure the high quality of our L&D operations aiming to the long-term success of our Chalhoub University.Job Responsibilities:- Monitor all operations that affect quality of Learning & Development activities at a regional level- Supervise and guide trainers, assessors and quality assurance team members- Observe training sessions, provide feedback, support and recommendations- Monitor consistency of training sessions across all academies in the region- Appraise learners’ requirements and report to Head of Group L&D- Report all concerns and inconsistencies to Academy managers to ensure immediate corrective measures are set- Monitor learners’ performance using Power Bi dashboards and support Learning Analysts with monthly data- Review current standards and policies & devise procedures to inspect and report quality issues- Keep records of quality reports and relevant documentation- Ensure all legal standards set by awarding bodies and governmental entities are met at international standards- Communicate with external quality assurance personnel and international awarding bodies to organize inspections of all academies in the region and facilitate all requirements- Undertake sampling of learner work within defined parameters and rules to establish that assessment outcomes and internal verification processes meet all required international standards- Provide continuous support and development to Academies across the region- Provide IQA reports to Head of Group L&D on monthly basis- Produce targeted actions for Academies to assist with remedial action where international standards are not being upheld- Support Academies to understand and implement identified actions- Report back to Head of Group L&D and Academy Managers following all external verifier visits- Support IQA team and assessors in planning and conducting standardization activities for all academies across the region- Ensure all IQA activities and reports are completed across all academies in the region according to IQA plan.

    Your Profile:- Bachelor’s degree in Retail/Education/Business or related field- Assessor Qualification: Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement or equivalent- Internal Verifier Qualification: Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice or equivalent- External Verifier / Standards Verifier Qualification: Level 4 Certificate in Leading the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (Desirable)- 6+ years of overall experience- Proven experience as a quality assurance manager in education sector, lead quality assurer, external verifier or relevant role- Proven experience of delivering and assessing Vocational qualifications- Thorough knowledge of methodologies of quality assurance and standards verifications of international vocational qualifications- High level numerical skills and understanding of data analysis/statistical methods- Organized and detail oriented- Excellent time management skills- Certification in external quality assurance is a strong advantage- Understanding and practice of confidentiality- Flexible and adaptive- English and Arabic Language- Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills.- The ability to meet deadlines.- Develop and monitor clear action plans.

    The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.
    By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.
    With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group’s competitive edge in today’s market.
    By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. More

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    Maintenance Manager – Traffic Management System | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Full Time

    Position Title: Maintenance Manager (Traffic Management System)Employment Type: Full TimeSalary: up 15,000 AED all-inclusive depending on candidates qualificationsJob Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client:• The hiring company is a technology driven engineering group with expertise in different sectors such as aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine industriesJob Role:• Manage a team of system engineers to maintain multiple servers, networks and application environments• Responsible for overseeing the overall systems security, conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments, identifying integration issues, setting up DMZs in a real-time environment• Responsible in maintaining security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures as laid out in RTA Application Governance Framework (AGF)• Responsible for managing the corrective and preventive maintenance of the in-house traffic monitoring software, video management software, video analytics, video wall controllers’ software, operating system, servers, storages, network equipment and other software components supplied in the project• Generate monthly reports and any other reports as requested

    Requirements:• Male, 45 years old and below• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Information technology or any related courses• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in IT Systems Engineering and IT maintenance• Must be experienced in SLA, RTO, Disaster Recovery terminologies• Candidate shall have vast experience in Tier -3 architecture, virtualization technologies, and working with data center servers including blade servers and storages• Candidate with experience working from the data center and operation rooms are preferable• Strong understanding of computer hardware, software, networking and troubleshooting• Previous working experience in RTA environment is a plus• Excellent communication and written skills• Immediate joiners will be prioritize

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More