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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

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    Client Renewal Advisor | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Full Time

    Position Title: Client Renewal AdvisorEmployment Type: Full TimeSalary: up to 8,000 AED all-inclusive, depending on experience and qualificationJob location: Sharjah, UAEAbout the Client:The hiring company is a prominent Business Set Up consultancy in Sharjah handling all type of licenses for businesses in the regionJob Role:Generating and managing renewal inquiries from different sources like phone calls, emails, chats, walk-in clientsFollowing up with existing clients and updating status on the CRM (ZOHO)Educating clients with information related to amendments, activities, eligibilities, free zones rules, terms and conditionsFollowing up all renewal clients by phone call and emailsKeeping in touch with Channel Partners to make sure that the relationship with the Free zone is goodAchieving monthly renewal targetsProviding a monthly report on the number of renewals vs opportunitiesCoordinating between Compliance team and the Operations Team to facilitate clients’ requirementsMaintaining high conversion ratesProviding straight forward, transparent and accurate information related to the requirements of the clientPreparing reports as required and/or requested by the line manager

    Requirements:Male/Female, 35 years old and belowOpen to Arabic and European nationalsBachelor’s degree in any relevant fieldMinimum 3 years of experience in client relationsBackground in customer service; industry knowledge is a plusProficient in MS Office, with working knowledge of CRM platformsProven track record of meeting and exceeding targetsExcellent communication and negotiation skills

    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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    Broker Relationship Manager | Smyth and Bradshaw

    Employment: Full Time

    Client: Public Shareholding Insurance CompanyJob Title: Broker Relationship ManagerLocation: Dubai, UAEJob Responsibilities1. Identify and develop new business opportunities for the direct sales.2. Manage direct sales, individual, corporate and broker sales.3. Responsible for profitable growth of business – all lines; achieving pre-assigned targets.4. Develop marketing activity to achieve the sales targets in line with company’s underwriting guidelines and R/I Treaty Limits.5. Interact on a regular basis with the reporting line manager on areas for improvement and implementation of action plans to drive broking sales and increase services performance.6. Proactively provide market feedback to the underwriters on trends and on changing requirements of clients/brokers.7. Manage and renew existing direct business and collection of premium from time to time.8. Assist finance/Accounting Dept. in collection of outstanding premiums whenever needed.9. Enhancing co’s image in the market by providing an excellent level of service and maintaining excellent working relationships with assigned brokers.10. Responsible for achievement of agreed upon yearly sales target figures & performance goals / objective.11. Maintain & develop s portfolio of existing and new, client accounts to ensure renewals and maximize profitability through daily account management.12. Interact on regular basis with reporting line manager as well as underwriters on areas for improvement and implementation of action plans to drive direct sales and increase service performance level13. Delivering good customer service by responding swiftly to queries and concerns from clients. working to amend policies where necessary in order to meet client demand14. Collection of all premiums from clients within the agreed / approved credit period.

    Requirement1) Experience: Min 8+ years’ work experience2) Must have more than 5 years experience in Insurance Industry & specifically Dubai Market3) Education: Bachelors Degree4) Proven Sales track record

    Smyth and Bradshaw offers a unique and innovative approach to the search process.
    With an unwavering passion for people and commitment to unparalleled service, Smyth and Bradshaw has successfully been matching people to jobs for the past 20 years.
    In 2014 Smyth and Bradshaw arrived to Dubai with the goal of serving as an intermediary between clients and candidates to help both parties better meet their needs. More

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    Director – Business Consulting – Finance | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    As market and technology rapidly change and develop, finance functions must demonstrate real added value to their business. As a finance advisor, you’ll use your experience and knowledge in Finance, industry and technology to help deliver greater insight – delivering functional efficiencies as well as transforming the role of finance in our clients’ businesses. You’ll be developing innovative, sustainable ways to improve the management of people, processes and systems, working alongside other finance professionals in high-performing teams.And as you deliver exceptional client service, you’ll have the opportunity to address some of the biggest issues facing client organizations today – supported by structured learning and development. With a network stretching across the world, the projects you work on will cross borders and sectors, providing unrivaled experience. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.The opportunityWe are looking for sharp and intelligent Senior Manager / Director to join our team at the start of an exciting growth curve in the MENA region, and need people with ambition and potential to grow with us.Your key responsibilitiesAs one of our performance improvement consultants, you’ll help the world’s leading organizations to improve their performance in a rapidly changing environment with adequate enablement of finance technologies. You’ll be part of multidisciplinary teams, bringing diverse perspectives to every challenge. You will also take the lead in developing and growing our business and client network, building relationships with our clients’ key stakeholders and contributing to the overall revenue generation efforts of the performance improvement and advisory wide organization.

    Skills and Attributes for successYou should have experience at one or more of the following technical competencies:Finance TransformationUtilizing technology to transform financeBusiness insights into leading practice in accounting, management reporting and planning processGood understanding and experience in digital enablers in financeCommunication and presentation skillsExperience in implementing leading finance practices and benchmarkingFinance Performance ManagementProject and Program ManagementPeople Management and Leadership skillsCommercial orientedTo qualify for the role, you must have10-12 years of working experience, of which about 5 to 7 years of Consulting Experience in finance technology implementationMENA based experienceAbility to generate business deals and make business proposalsDevelop and maintain relationship at c-suite levelMandatory Arabic language skills – speaking, reading and writingAny sector knowledge is an advantageIdeally, you’ll also haveA bachelor’s degree qualificationA Master’s Degree and above is preferredRelevant professional qualification certificates are preferred.What we look forHighly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.What working at EY offersEY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to be an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues aroundOpportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerThe freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.

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