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    Monitoring Manager | A Leading Financial Organization in Qatar

    Employment: Full Time

    JOB PURPOSE:The role monitors firms to ensure they comply with the Law and regulations, as well as the related legislation and policy by reviewing information provided by firms during the registration process and make enquiries into them and individuals. Following incorporation of the firm, the job holder monitors compliance of firms against the Company’s regulations and take appropriate action in case there are non-compliant cases.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES• Manages that monitoring post licensing matter are accurately captured into the CRM system; followed up in accordance with the Dept’s procedures and resolved in accordance with the timeframe as per the licensing letter,• Maintains and improves the monitoring framework and procedures documentation including monthly management update reports and any ad hoc reporting.• Manage and lead on-site reviews of non-compliant Firms to ensure that Company Law, Rules and Regulations are adhered to and that the Firm is conducting business within its Scope of Licence.• Identify risk areas, lead and completed thematic and targeted reviews to be conducted on Firms with the assistance of an Officer.• Liaises with firms, where appropriate, with possible non-compliant firms to ensure awareness of the regulations, rules, laws and other Company related matters that are important for the running of firm under Company.• Manages the framework for oversight of firms on an on-going basis where necessary recommend chronic non-compliant Firms to the Enforcement Unit via the Dept., Director.

    Professional/Academic Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration or Finance.• Diploma in Anti Money Laundering or related field (e.g. Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and/or Certified Fraud Examiner are preferred.Experience:• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in in legal, compliance or regulatory role and at least 4 years in positions with managerial responsibilities.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:• Ability to understand legal and commercial implications of issuance of licenses• Ability to analyse business models• Ability to analyse financial plans and statements• Experience in financial services data (including P&L, etc.) analysis• Ability to apply understanding of Anti Money Laundering principles• Management and supervisory skills• Decision making skills and ability to command respect• Excellent communication and mediation skills• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills• Strong computer and excel skills• General understanding of market-place AML issues and AML suspicious activity transaction monitoring systems, data mining/analytical tools, and KYC automated solutions is helpful• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing• Customer focus mentality, proactive and ability to follow up and close queries• Maintains high standards of honesty and trustworthiness• Maintains high quality standards in the output they produce and encourages others to meet similar standards• Makes a positive first impression, displaying immediate presence and credibility• Exercises good judgment in making decisions• Coaches and develops others

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    Team Admin / Office Manager | Tiger Recruitment

    Employment: Full Time

    Our Client based in Dubai is looking for a Team Assistant. As a Team Assistant, you will be providing administrative support for a small team of 4. Flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude will be essential for this role.Responsibilities• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, telepresence set up – internally and externally• Travel arrangements: flights, check-in, Visa’s, accommodation, ground transportation• Coordinating catering arrangements• Administrative tasks – printing and filing of documents, expense processing• Drafting of emails and letters• Liaise with other administrative / PA’s• Proactively assist with general office administration such as the ordering of items, arranging for IT set up.• Hold others within the immediate team, and wider company accountable for their standard of behaviour.• Some PowerPoint/excel skills – an additional advantage• Some presentation/design skills – an additional advantage
    Salary:AED 10,000 to 15,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Essential skills/experience• Organized• Open to flexible hours, when required• Strong executive communication style• Polished with a calm and composed manner.• Ability to work within a pressured environment• Adaptable and dependable• Upholds a high standard of delivery from themselves and others• Energetic

    We specialise in matching exceptional support staff to top businesses and private individuals.
    We recruit for a range of positions around the world, including personal assistants, executive assistants, administrative assistants and many more.
    Our expert consultants only work with high-calibre individuals who offer outstanding business and private support. This is what makes us one of the market-leading permanent and temp recruitment agencies in London. More

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    IT Administrator – Native Arabic Speaker | Black Pearl

    The Role
    We are currently hiring an IT Administrator for a large semi-government client who is based in Al Ain. The role is to be in-charge of configuration, maintenance and operation of network, servers, desktop, and storage infrastructure. Key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to: – Installs, c… More

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    Deals, Transaction Services – Valuations – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismValuationManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryWho we are looking for:Do you have strong financial analysis skills, combined with an ability to see the commercial “Big Picture”? Are you comfortable with financial models but equally interested in the strategic decisions which drive business value? We have an excellent opportunity to join our Dubai office as a Senior Associate in the Valuation team.About the roleAs part of the leading global valuation practice with over 1,700 dedicated valuation professionals in 50 countries, we have the right people to support clients for various different type of valuation related work. Our Middle East valuations team operates on a regional basis but with team members based in each territory who understand thelocal market dynamics.Within the practice, the UAE valuations team represents a group of more than 20 professionals based mainly in the Dubai office, working across various industry verticals as required. We also work collaboratively with the regional valuation team members and provide support on large complex regional valuation engagements. You could be working remotely with colleagues anywhere in the region.You will enjoy potential for fast personal development in a dynamic team by playing an important role within the local and regional valuations practice. From the outset you will be exposed to a diverse range of challenging valuation work across industry sectors including company share valuations and/or financial instruments and valuations ofintangible assets. Interaction with senior colleagues and senior client individuals will also provide plenty of opportunity for candidates to build business development and marketing skills.You will- Assist managers/senior manager/directors in carrying out valuation engagements- Engage with clients on a day to day basis for carrying out the valuation fieldwork- Provide support to junior team members in guiding and reviewing their work outputs- Present valuation findings internally and, where required externally to clients- Build a network around your peer group internally within PwC and externallyMore specifically your role will involve- Carry out financial modelling assignments as part of the valuation process- Prepare detailed analysis of peer group across a wide variety of industry sectors- Prepare substantial written sections of valuation reports which supports the valuation conclusion- Working with colleagues across all lines of services to deliver valuations alongside other services provided by PwC- Although you would be based in the UAE, a degree of flexibility in travelling between regional offices maybe required as part of the role.

    RequirementsWe are looking for an individual at Senior Associate level who has an excellent track record and meets the followingcriteria:Work and academic background- 3-4 years of previous commercial, client-facing valuation work experience ideally in a big four- ACA, CFA or ACCA qualified and/or Master/Bachelors’s degree in Finance/Accounting- Hands on financial modelling experience with proficiency in Ms Excel- Experience with PowerBi, Tableau will be a plusOther required attributes- Strong analytical skills but tempered with an ability to think laterally- Ability to deliver high quality written work- Strong attention to detail combined with an ability to see the big picture- Ability to work effectively in teams- Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence when interacting with others- Ability to quickly grasp key business drivers and specific valuation issuesCompensation- Attractive expat compensation package, commensurate with the level of the experience.

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

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    Senior ERP Techno Functional Consultant | A Leading Financial Organization in Qatar

    Employment: Contract

    JOB SUMMARYThe SR. ERP Techno Functional Consultant supports the IT Manager by handling the ERP functions for the organization. This includes monitoring, devolving codes and enhancing the ERP systems and training the necessary departments as and where required.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESERP Users and Application Support:• Supports users of the Finance/HR/Payroll and Purchasing ERP Applications by providing training, guidance and resolving any issues during daily activities performed on the Finance/HR/Payroll and Purchasing modules• Investigates complaints and claims about ERP / Finance/HR/Payroll and Purchasing applications behavior• Ensure that the required hot fix is applied to AX application.• Assists in implementing the support plan, creates and executes test scripts• Develops reports using ERP Development Tools, Sound knowledge of Customization in AX• Develops Alerts based on user defined application/business critical events• Escalates unresolved issues to Microsoft Support and follow up with the MS Support Engineers• Develops instructional courseware, prepares user manuals and conducts end user trainings• Ensures MS dynamic availability and consistency, and redundancy and DR availability• Escalates unresolved issues to IT / Vendor and successfully engages in multiple initiatives simultaneouslyERP Business Requirement gathering:• Participates in data gathering and providing ERP/Finance/HR/Payroll and Purchasing project deliverables and content.• Works with End users to understand their business requirements and conduct gap analysis• Converts requirements to functional specs and functional design documents• Defines and evaluates Finance/HR/Payroll and Purchasing business processes based on business requirements and best practices, as well as mapping against ERP software functionality• Ensures consistency with the business requirements and expectations• Analyzes the requirements and map it to current processes and systems• Enhances the MS Dynamic system using a propagate change management process where possible• Implements new MS Dynamic solutions satisfying these requirements• Coordinates with users to check their feedbackERP Planning:• Develops capacity plans for upgrading the ERP systems that meet the growth, scale, and changing needs of our business.• Ensures that the organisation and its subsidiaries have access to the most updated technology to support the business growthERP Projects Management:• Assists and participates in ERP Project planning, testing, change control, and making estimates for enhancements• Facilitates the implementation and support of Dynamics AX Finance, HRMS, Payroll and Purchasing modules• Design, configuration and testing of core Dynamics AX Finance, HRMS, Payroll and Purchasing modulesERP Security:• Implements the ERP security initiatives, benchmarking the organization’s security capabilities with industry best practices• Provides information and advice to the IT manager on ERP and applications risks and issues as appropriate• Monitors the required ERP patches to protect the organisation and its subsidiaries environment from viruses and spam.• Ensures confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information dealt with by the employees by understanding and implementing the ISMS frameworkERP Documentation:• Documents Technical / Functional / user guides/ architectures of the ERP project using the document management system• Ensures all ERP configuration and changes e.g. hot fixes, setting changes etc. are documented for reference and records• Prepares before going live e.g. technical tasks like uploading, customized functions and develop document /setup reports

    QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other related discipline.• Minimum Experience: Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in ERP applications, D365 Upgrade experience. Code development and customization experience.Job Specific Skills:• Sound Knowledge of the ERP AX 2012 systems (Finance, HR and Procurement Process)• Understanding of all process in Finance, HR and Procurements.• Understanding information security management• Experience with D365 Upgrade and data Migrations Entities.• Good communications skills• Analytical and troubleshooting skills• Ability to cope with conflicting demands and to prioritize tasks• Problem solving skills on network and security components.• Organized and attentive to details• Ability to take a project through from conception to completion• Customer focus and demonstrated organizational commitment• Good understanding of various businesses and IT cycles• Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely• Customer focus and demonstrated organizational commitment• 4-6 years in Dynamics AX ERP design and implementation.• Working on a full life-cycle support of Dynamics AX 2012 R2 solution.• Customizing Dynamics AX solution through X++ and MorphX.• Developing and maintaining the Employee Self-Service portal.• Developing web services to integrate with applications such as CRM, Portal, Mobile App, etc.,• Accountable for developing and sustaining the workflows.• Quality Assurance and Testing.• Turning functional requirements into technical designs.• Hands on development using X++, SSRS and Visual studio.• Aiding in the streamlining of global development practices.• Strong development skills, using X++ programming language and SQL database.• Dynamics AX Security system setup and administration.• Experience in Data migration.• Demonstrated knowledge in system upgrades, integrations and testing.• Ability to analyse and recommend solutions to any technical difficulty in a timely manner.• Responsible for solution architecture.

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    Compensation and Benefits Officer | A Leading Financial Organization in Qatar

    Employment: Full Time

    JOB SUMMARYThe Compensation & Benefits Officer manages the compensation and benefits for all employees, outsourced workers and consultants of the Company and subsidiaries by completing the monthly payroll, forecasting and bonus payments are appropriately managed. The Officer also maintains employee data and ensures it is up to date in order to ensure all benefits are administered accurately as per approved HR Policies.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES• Completes the monthly salary payroll (including relevant benefits) for the Company and subsidiaries by compiling all required information and verifying documents legitimacy and approvals, working closely with Finance in accordance with the payroll procedure and guidelines to ensure payments are made on time and are error free prior to payroll processing.• Reviews employee’s data such as grade, status and other personal details to ensure the employee receives the appropriate entitlements based on pre-determined eligibility criteria and HR Policies.• Verifies and enters of all transactions related to the change in compensation and benefits’ arising from promotions and/or merit increases in accordance with approved guidelines and budgets as well as any required reimbursements relating to allowances and benefits.• Validates time sheets for the (outsourced staff) and accordingly processes payroll in coordination with Finance after ratification by the HR Director.• Reviews and processes education assistance applications, annual leave and air ticket applications for eligible dependent and employees final settlement packages including End of Service benefits in accordance with the Qatari Employment Laws and company policies.• Maintains all updated employee information and other workforce related MIS on the employee database including recording new employees personal details, remuneration entitlements and eligibility, bank details, and pre-employment history in the HRMS.• Enrolls employees in the medical and life insurance programs.• Liaises with the HR team to update any relevant information and start specific HR processes such as bonus payment and salary increments or changes as approved by the HR Director.• Prepares and administers agreements/contracts for employees, outsourced workers, consultants and secondees in accordance with HR policies.• Prepares and issues employee letters upon request, to include salary certificates, etc.• Completes purchase requisitions (PR) for outsourced workers and other requisitions relevant to HR operations in a timely manner so that they are reviewed and processed by Finance and Procurement as required.• Provides support in completing the Year-End Appraisal – Performance Management by ensuring accurate employee data and final ratings and percentages are in accordance with the bonus rates guidelines.• Prepares reports for the HR Director relevant to manpower planning and budgeting by liaising with the Head of HR Strategy in order to support management decision-making.• Works closely with Legal Department to ensure that the HR procedures relevant to compensation and benefits, contracts and agreements are carried out in accordance to Qatari Employment Laws, and company policies.• Provides advice and guidance to employees regarding issues related to compensation and benefits, leave management, expense claims and payroll.

    QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting or other related discipline.• Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience as a payroll officer, compensation officer or accountant.JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS• Understanding of Qatar Labour Law, HR principles and life cycle and general understanding of the application of HR policies and procedures• Experience of key HR payroll software packages (e.g. Oracle, AX, etc) / processing and matters related to cash flow and payroll including employee related concerns e.g. submission of statutory contributions, final and leave settlements• Knowledge of accounting and tax related matters (Income Tax, GST, PIC Claim and other tax issues)• Experience in employment contract renewals, employment and work permit pass applications / renewals and foreign worker matters• Experience in the Middle East focusing on HR matters• Analytical skills, problem solving and good judgment (logical) to ensure appropriate action is taken• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer centric focus• Ability to multi-task and ensure attention to detail• Strong command of MS products in particular Excel• Ethical conduct, ability to hold confidential information and act with integrity

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    Consulting, Finance Function – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismDNU_Finance StrategyManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryIn Consulting, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the best across industry and professional functional advisory services. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep industry expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. Our Consulting practice currently focuses on several core sectors including Consumer and Industrial Products & Services, Energy, Utilities & Mining, Financial Services, Government, Health Industries, supported by competencies like, Finance Function Effectiveness, People and Organisations and Technology.Within Consulting, you will be working with Finance Function Effectiveness competency, which provides advisory services focused on CFO agenda like:- Finance operating model and finance transformation- Strategic planning, financial planning, budgeting and reporting- Corporate treasury and cash management- Public Financial Management, including Treasury Single Account, GFMIS and Cash to Accrual- Effective financial control, reporting and consolidation- Shared services finance and transactional efficiencies- Robotic Process Automation- Costing and Cost Optimization Opportunities- Leveraging Cloud / On Premise ERP, Treasury, EPM and Digital technologies- Supporting adoption of new accounting standards (eg. IFRS)BU Competency and Industry AlignmentAs a finance competency, you will support multiple Industry Verticals. However, we expect you to bring expertise in 2-3 key industry verticals. W e expect you to bring expertise in Industrial Products, Telecom, Financial Sector, Oil and Gas or Government Sector. In addition to the above, you will be responsible for:ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Manager, you’ll be responsible to lead a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Provide finance and treasury transformation expertise especially in the context of SAP and/or Oracle technologies- Proactively lead the practice by setting strategy, drive the development of new business in the market, and provide technical advice across disciplines- Building strong networks within the firm to spot and capitalize on opportunities to get involved in projects that others are leading across a number of different business units and sectors- Identifying and discussing key issues with our clients to identify potential opportunities- Responsibility for a majority of day to day client communications- Responsibility to shape and deliver various projects that exceed the expectations of our clients and our own assignment quality criteria- Manage and deliver large projects by developing the project team, assessing engagement risks throughout, driving conclusions, and reviewing / challenging the output produced by the team- Responsibility for management of engagement financials- Helping to grow and develop our team through hands on training and coaching

    Requirements- Arabic Speaker- Experience in conducting Finance Function assessments and opportunity funneling for pilots- Experience in providing process expertise for implementation in end-to-end processes (Order to Cash, Record to Report, Procure to Pay) covering design and implementation- Experience in designing operating models, governance and communication frameworks within Finance Function- Good understanding of change management and coaching needs to adopt in client environments- Experience with implementation and/or implementation supervision of full life cycle of the SAP and Oracle ERP systems- Proven Track Record in Sales of Professional Services of US$ 1.5 million – 2.5 million annually- Proven track record in Revenue Under Management (implementation oversight and control) of US$ 1.5 millionPreferred skills- You will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis.- You will be able to manage multiple work-streams in parallel and full projects, whilst demonstrating strong leadership skills to engage diverse internal and external stakeholders and manage a high-performing team.- Knowledge and experience of at least 2 sectors among Public Sector, Telecoms, Industrial Products, Financial Services Oil-Gas and Utilities sector is required.- Interest and passion for developing, growing and leading a team through coaching and mentoring, as well as proactive knowledge sharing.- Experience of driving and reporting on progress of large transformation projects.- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritize workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.- Proven IT skills in the following programs Microsoft Project, Excel and PowerPoint.- The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project requirement dictate.Minimum years experience required- 8 – 12 years of relevant experience in a similar role, out of which a minimum of 5 years must be with an external consulting focus on finance transformation and broader finance consulting. Big 4 experience is preferred.Education- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Information Technology, Finance, Accounting and a professional certification like ACCA, CA, CPA, CIMA or CMA; OR- MBA or Masters in Finance, with or without professional certification

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

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    Accountant | Visavis

    Employment: Full Time

    Responsible for general office accounting tasks including but not limited to bookkeeping, transactions updated in accounting system, billing, invoicing, income & expenditure calculations, payroll calculations, financial reporting etc..

    BA in accounting , MBA and CPA are a plusExcellent skills in MS office and accounting related toolsExcellent Reporting and analytical skillsHighly productive and very efficientCan perform under pressure

    As a member of Access Group Dubai, VISAVIS brings a wealth of expertise in Government to Citizens services, the growing global trend amongst governments worldwide focused on offering great convenience to citizens and at the same time maintain a lean and efficient public sector.
    VISAVIS currently operates in 5 countries working for European governments & delivering services on behalf of the world’s leading citizen services outsourcing companies. The company processes a yearly average of 150,000 Applications & is also targeting growth in emerging markets given the maturity of its model. More