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    Software Developer (POS) | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Full Time

    Position Title: Software Developer – POSEmployment Type: Full TimeSalary: up to 10,000 AED all-inclusive, depending on experience and qualification plus yearly ticketJob Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client:The hiring company is a fast-growing food and beverage holding group that explores popular Middles Eastern, Mediterranean and International flavours.Job Role:- Developing front end web architecture- Designing user interactions on web pages- Creating servers and database functionality- Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones- Modifying software to fix errors, adapt it to new hardware, improve its performance, or upgrade interfaces.- Directing system testing and validation procedures.- Directing software programming and documentation development

    Requirements:- Male, 40 years old and below- Open to Any nationality, preferably Indian and Pakistani- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or any related degree- Minimum 2 years of working experience as Software Developer in a the food and beverage, hospitality and food production industries- Knowledge of the software development life-cycle- Strong organization and project management skills- Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, WordPress and ecommerce integration, Net core, Angular, ASP.net, MVC Laravel, C#.net, WCF, SOA, Ado.Net,- Web API, MS SQL Server and Web Services (API)- Proficiency with JavaScript frameworks such as React and Angular JS- Proficiency with server side language such as PHP, .Net, Java and Python- Familiarity with database technology such as MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle and MongoBD

    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

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    Manager (Procurement Practice) – Boutique Consulting Firm – UAE/KSA | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment: Full Time

    The Customer Relationship Lead is a single point of contact appointed to manage all procurement needs for defined stakeholder areas. The lead ‘owns’ the relationship with their stakeholders and suppliers/contractors.The main objective of this role is to ensure their stakeholder’s satisfaction. The remit of the lead covers category planning, sourcing, implementation, and supplier management.They are primarily leaders and managers who draw in resources to deliver specific requirements.Key Responsibilities:• Operates as the single point of contact for all matters required by direct stakeholders• Build and maintain sustainable relationships with stakeholders• Manages all initiatives and requirements from customers making sure that timelines and objectives are met• Communicates frequently and effectively with stakeholders to update progress of all initiatives and gather feedback• Advices and influences senior stakeholders on potential solutions to their requirements• Develops category strategy and a pipeline roll-out programs, engaging effectively with stakeholders (demand forecasting) and the market• Implement category strategy through sourcing initiatives and supplier management to generate value and achieve procurement targets• Negotiates technical and commercial terms with suppliers (as and when required based on the importance of the package of work) to ensure stakeholders’ needs are met and the best value for the requirement• Requests and allocates resources to initiatives in order to deploy category strategy and supplier management activities• Leads cross-functional teams to manage the implementation of the category strategy• Manages and is accountable for the quality and timeliness of critical deliverables and communications• Forecasts, tracks key account metrics, and implements actions to ensure targets are met• Manages and is accountable for supplier relationships in its area of scope. This includes: Contract Management, Performance Management and Strategic Relationship Management

    • Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related subject• 8 years’ experience in Procurement organizations of which a minimum of 4 years applicable experience in managing a Procurement category or a customer account.• Fluency in English• Fluency in Arabic is highly desirable

    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

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    Consultant – Procurement Practice | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment: Contract

    Procurement SpecialistRole OverviewThe Senior Procurement Specialist leads low and medium-complexity sourcing projects and supplier relationships working effectively along with multiple Customer Relationship Leads and more junior members of the Procurement team. This specialist also operates as the single point of contact of small stakeholder groups (depending on the package of work).While carrying out sourcing activities, the Senior Specialist provides strong commercial leadership in project teams, developing and executing creative strategies to ensure work is conducted with rigorous professional standards in full compliance with client’s governanceKey ResponsibilitiesSupports the Senior Procurement Specialist on the execution of high complexity sourcing projects and leads low and medium complexity sourcing projects where assigned by the Customer Relationship LeadApplies sourcing methodology to medium and low-complexity sourcing initiatives, working in cross-functional teams executing multiple sourcing projects in a portfolio of goods, materials and servicesManages multiple sourcing projects and deliver agreed business targetsSupports Senior Procurement Specialists and Customer Relationship Leads on executing Supplier Management activitiesDelivers targets and sustainable value for the client through managing and supporting sourcing and supplier relationship management initiativesInfluences effectively to ensure business needs consider commercial reality and do not unknowingly compromise valueEscalates key risks effectively, maintaining Senior Procurement Specialists and Customer Relationship Lead and stakeholder’s confidence and effective resolutionCoaches junior team members to develop new insights from analysis and leading to a deliver solid set of actionable recommendationsNegotiates adapting strategy with supplier dynamics and manages multiple negotiation teamsResponsible for quality and timeliness of critical deliverables and communicationsEssential requirementsCommunication skills: Strong written and verbal communication. Able to communicate effectively with junior and senior stakeholdersAccountability: Strong sense of accountability and ability to determine actions, risks and results to get the job done.Leadership: Strong influencing skills and ability to lead a team towards achieving strategic objectives.Innovation: Strong ability to create from concept and an ability to look for opportunities to apply new and evolving ideas, methods and approaches.Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and techniques. Able to understand and carry out spend analysis and draw out conclusions and fact-based decision makingOrganizational Understanding: The ability to translate strategic initiatives into practical solutions and a strong understanding of the impact of market driversPlanning Skills: Strong ability to plan deliverables, milestone and sign-off points. Strong ability to schedule and monitor activities to achieve organizational goals;Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of Procurement processes: Category Planning, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management and how to apply them in a greenfield ContextIT Skills: Ability to use SAP SRM applications and Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPointQualificationsBachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related subject3 years’ experience in Procurement organisations of which a minimum of 1 year applicable experience in managing/leading multiple sourcing projectsFluency in English.Desirable requirementsProcurement Qualification (e.g. CIPS)Project Management QualificationArabic language skills

    Key ResponsibilitiesSupports the Senior Procurement Specialist on the execution of high complexity sourcing projects and leads low and medium complexity sourcing projects where assigned by the Customer Relationship LeadApplies sourcing methodology to medium and low-complexity sourcing initiatives, working in cross-functional teams executing multiple sourcing projects in a portfolio of goods, materials and servicesManages multiple sourcing projects and deliver agreed business targetsSupports Senior Procurement Specialists and Customer Relationship Leads on executing Supplier Management activitiesDelivers targets and sustainable value for the client through managing and supporting sourcing and supplier relationship management initiativesInfluences effectively to ensure business needs consider commercial reality and do not unknowingly compromise valueEscalates key risks effectively, maintaining Senior Procurement Specialists and Customer Relationship Lead and stakeholder’s confidence and effective resolutionCoaches junior team members to develop new insights from analysis and leading to a deliver solid set of actionable recommendationsNegotiates adapting strategy with supplier dynamics and manages multiple negotiation teamsResponsible for quality and timeliness of critical deliverables and communicationsEssential requirementsCommunication skills: Strong written and verbal communication. Able to communicate effectively with junior and senior stakeholdersAccountability: Strong sense of accountability and ability to determine actions, risks and results to get the job done.Leadership: Strong influencing skills and ability to lead a team towards achieving strategic objectives.Innovation: Strong ability to create from concept and an ability to look for opportunities to apply new and evolving ideas, methods and approaches.Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and techniques. Able to understand and carry out spend analysis and draw out conclusions and fact-based decision makingOrganizational Understanding: The ability to translate strategic initiatives into practical solutions and a strong understanding of the impact of market driversPlanning Skills: Strong ability to plan deliverables, milestone and sign-off points. Strong ability to schedule and monitor activities to achieve organizational goals;Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of Procurement processes: Category Planning, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management and how to apply them in a greenfield ContextIT Skills: Ability to use SAP SRM applications and Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPointQualificationsBachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related subject3 years’ experience in Procurement organisations of which a minimum of 1 year applicable experience in managing/leading multiple sourcing projectsFluency in English.Desirable requirementsProcurement Qualification (e.g. CIPS)Project Management QualificationArabic language skills

    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

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    Sr Procurement Specialist – Boutique Consulting Firm – UAE/KSA | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment: Full Time

    The Senior Procurement Specialist leads high-complexity sourcing projects and supplier relationships working effectively along with multiple Customer Relationship Leads and more junior members of the Procurement team. This specialist also operates as the single point of contact of small stakeholder groups (depending on the package of work).While carrying outsourcing activities, the Senior Specialist provides strong commercial leadership in project teams, developing and executing creative strategies to ensure work is conducted with rigorous professional standards in full compliance with the client’s governance.Key Responsibilities:• Operates as a single point of contact for all matters required by direct stakeholder groups where assigned by the Customer Relationship Lead• Supports the Customer Relationship Lead on the development of Category Strategies and Supplier Management activities• Applies Sourcing & Supplier Management methodologies, leading cross-functional teams executing multiple sourcing projects in a portfolio of goods, materials & services• Delivers targets and sustainable value through managing sourcing and supplier relationship management initiatives• Manages complex and multiple sourcing projects and deliver agreed business targets• Influences effectively to ensure business needs consider commercial reality and do not unknowingly compromise value• Communicates with Customer Relationship Leads and influences project teams and key stakeholders effectively• Escalates key risks effectively, maintaining Customer Relationship Lead and stakeholder confidence and effective resolution• Coaches junior team members to develop new insights from analysis and leading to a deliver solid set of actionable recommendations• Negotiates with suppliers effectively as and when required• Responsible for quality and timeliness of critical deliverables and communications

    • Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related subject• 5 years’ experience in Procurement organisations of which a minimum of 3 years applicable experience in managing/leading multiple sourcing projects• Fluency in English• Fluency in Arabic is highly desirable

    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

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    Accounts Manager – Arabic Speaking | Qanawat

    Employment: Full Time

    Qanawat Digital Dubai is currently looking for a hands-on Arabic Accounts/ Finance that will join our Finance Team. The main task is to direct and coordinate financial activities of Qanawat business units from different offices in the Region.• You should be someone that with a passion for getting things done.• This is a fast-paced position that involves handling finance and administration related functions for our Dubai office.• Plan, direct, or coordinate the Qanawat Finance activities in different business units and offices.• Plan, direct and control financial functions in the organization preparing the budget, conducting financial analysis and producing financial reports, developing and implementing an effective system of accounting, and maintaining accurate and current finance records.• Establish and maintain relationships with clients and team, provide assistance with problems these clients may encounter financially.• Research, prepare, submit, and monitor the annual budget, and cash flow predictions according to current investments and liabilities.• Provide comptrollership functions in order to ensure finances are managed according to legislation, policies and procedures.• Maintain continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.• Provide leadership to Finance Department by delegating tasks, responding to staff inquiries and providing overall direction to Finance Team.

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance Related Courses.• At least 7 years of experience in General Accounting – preferably in Corporate environment.• Holding professional certificate – CPA, CMA, CIA, ACCA, etc.• Excellent knowledge in ERP systems with Advance MS Excel skills.• Experience in managerial role, interactive and communicates well• Able to multi-task, can handle different accounts at the same time and can work under pressure• Due to the nature of business and coverage of work, Arabic speaking and writing skills is a MUST• Experience in Digital Media, Music, Telecom, or online media is an added advantage

    Qanawat (meaning ‘Channels’ in Arabic) is a provider of various comprehensive services related to mobile phone content and technology.
    Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we have strategically teamed up with around 45 Tier 1 mobile operators in 22 countries, over 300 local and international providers of high quality content and several key players in the mobile advertising arena. More

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    Marketing / Corporate Communication – PMO / Strategy | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    The role will ensure effective collaboration across the department and that teams are working towards the overarching strategy.Responsible for ensure all projects are on track and delivered.Client DetailsOne of the largest Investment Banks in the Middle East.Description- Ensure there is a coherent vision and strategy across the division- Help to create policies and procedures for division wide initiatives- Track and ensure all projects are aligned and will achieve their deliverables in a timely fashion- Create collaboration where there is crossover in project scope- Work closely with budget holdersJob OfferA fantastic working environment and a fast developing team.

    – 5-12 years in progressive roles in Marketing, PR or Corporate Communication- Worked in a delivery focused role- Ideally experience working with a leading consulting firm- Bachelors degree as a minimum- Great communicator

    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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    Accountant | Zyclyx Consulting Services

    Employment: Full Time

    Roles and Responsibilities:• Reconcile and process transactions that are complex in nature• Investigate all transactions in order to prevent fraud• Provide feedback to the accounting department on how to improve on internal controls, and also pinpoint areas where risks relating to banking transactions can be minimized• Provide documentation for the purpose of supporting all financial transactions• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports regarding all cash deposits to the bank(s)• Assist auditors – internal and external – with documentation required for the auditors to do their job satisfactorily• Perform the reconciliation and verification of accounts regarding cash at hand and cash at bank• Maintain required files, reports, and data• Reconcile and rectify all ledger accounts belonging to customers• Reconcile accounts that fall into receivable records with the sales invoices• Maintain constant contacts with the company’s customers• Follows up all transactions continuously and provide updates to the management• Adhere to corporate standards and procedures in all reconciliation activities• Improve personal skill set regarding software proficiency, financial analysis and data processing

    Required Experience:• Should have 2 to 5 Years of experience in Accounting and Banking Sector• Hands on Experience on Reconciliation Process• Should be having Strong experience on Banking Domain with experience in Monitoring and maintaining Database• Degree in Accountancy and qualifications from professional accounting bodies would be an added advantage• Possess knowledge of general accounting principles and workings of the banking systems• Display problem-solving skill even under stressful conditions and deadlines• Able to manage own time and that of others effectively• Demonstrate the required skill to perform detailed work accurately and promptly too• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

    ZYCLYX is the world’s leading automated IT solution provider with a diverse range of solutions aimed to enhance your operating performance. Our expertise includes Robotic Process Automation, AI, OCR, Network Security, Cyber Security, and other services.
    In 2018, we were established to share our innovative solutions and core technology expertise to optimize the customer experience. The team at ZYCLYX provides efficient integrated systems after meticulous evaluation of risks and opportunities which address both short and long term challenges.
    In collaboration with internationally recognized IT solution providers, we have catered to some of the leading brands in industries like Banking, Finance, Telecom, and more. We provide complete project management support right from conceptualization to implementation and assessment. More

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    Investment Analyst, Debt Capital Markets | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse are currently managing a search for one of our leading financial services client’s, out of their branch within the Abu Dhabi Global Markets, whom are in the process of recruiting an Investment Analyst for their Debt Capital Markets (DCM) roll out and coverage. This presents an exciting and unique role for a mid-level Analyst level candidate, with up to 2 years’ experience, across the DCM MENA space.This role will act as a critical support to the Regional Director (based in London) to develop and execute all areas of business development, marketing support, product structuring and any ad-hoc financial advisory. From a product prospective, this Analyst will be required to demonstrate a theoretical and operational understanding across Fixed Income Sales and Trading, Capital Structuring and Bond Issuance along with areas of Derivatives and Swaps. The role shall also be geared towards managing any research and analytical-based undertakings, linking to pitches and marketing, whilst also overseeing any delegated responsibilities to support transactions across the internal stakeholders and functional support-related departments.

    Our client will look for a high potential and ambitious candidate, with a strong educational background, combined with either an MBA or CFA-type professional qualification. Of greater and intangible significance, is the capability of the candidate to manage a role that requires a proactive and entrepreneurial mind-set; whereby they can handle a broad ranging scope of responsibility within a start-up operation.In conjunction, our client is looking for a candidate whom is able to manage and network across regional corporates, financial institutions and sovereign wealth funds; to oversee relationship management and/or business development whilst proposition the banking brand and the DCM product platform. The client will look for a candidate coming out of one of the large international banks, with a strong presence across issuance, within the GCC and/or MENA markets.Our client will also expect the successful candidate to be able to present strong financial modelling skills, whilst being well-versed in presenting reports and research, along with the gathering, extraction and formulation of strong data flows and market intelligence.

    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