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    Accountant – Arabic Speaker | Charterhouse

    Employment: Contract

    Charterhouse are currently managing a search for a leading financial services client, whom are in the process of recruiting an Accountant, to oversee all their transactional activity, whilst managing the chart of accounts, journal entries and accounts payable across the business.This role shall also involve the handling of expenses, with an oversight of cost reporting, payments and record management. In conjunction with these areas of financial accounting, the role shall also be geared toward the management and completion of reconciliations along, with a contribution towards, the month-end accounting and reporting processes. This Accountant shall take responsibility for all areas of accounting entries and the maintenance of journals; to ensure that accurate financial data exists across the general ledger for finalisation purposes whilst also overseeing bank reconciliations.

    The client is looking for a young and eager finance professional; whom is capable of demonstrating the core fundamental of accounting-based principles. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience whilst possessing a recognised Degree in accountancy and/or finance. Applicants shall be required to display strong IT skills, across both Excel and an accountancy software, coupled with a communication skill set that delivers a strong and reliable reporting capability. Our client will look to hire a candidate whom can present an understanding of banking and/or financial services and the successful applicant shall also be detail orientated, quality focused and open to developing new processes and operational undertakings. This role is a contract based position and subsequently, the client will look for a candidate whom is immediately available in the market.

    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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    Project Translator (Arabic/English) | Irwin & Dow

    Employment: Full Time

    Project Translator (Arabic/English) – To be based in LebanonGlobal professional services firm, widely regarded as a leader in business strategy consulting and who has a truly international reach, has a superb opportunity for an experienced Translator. This is a project role and candidates must be based in Lebanon. Core competencies must cover excellent Arabic and English translation, editing and communication skills, both written and verbal, working knowledge of business language and thinking in English and Arabic.We are looking for candidates with experience in English – Arabic translation, in particular regarding business-related presentations, proposals and texts with topics such as market studies, business strategy, company organization, human resources, bid and tender documentation and project reporting. The candidate must also have excellent PowerPoint ability and be able to present complex English – Arabic translations directly in MS PowerPoint documents. Ideally, this experience has been gained in a corporate business environment and / or professional services firm.

    Candidates must be able to perform successfully and produce accurate results in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, client-oriented environment. Candidates must be pragmatic, high- energy professionals who have the personal and professional self-confidence to handle the stress involved in performing a role such as this and possess the highest levels of integrity. They must have the raw intelligence and interpersonal skills to build relationships throughout a structured international organization, be politically and culturally aware and support the firm’s efforts to continue their regional and global growth.Areas of responsibility include translation and editing business and legal and documents clearly and accurately with the highest quality. Written translations of a variety of documents from English to Arabic (60%) and Arabic to English (40%) within tight deadlines; attending client meetings with the case team when necessary to discuss translation projects and answer questions; attending client meetings to provide interpretation services when required; learning and developing new skills i.e CAT Tools (computer-aided translation) and communicating with external translation companies regarding outsourced work.At least three years of translation experience (Arabic / English) within a professional services firm/fast turnaround environment would be advantageous coupled with a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics and/or Translation Certification. Distinct communication and team working skills, pragmatism, open-mindedness, and flexibility are required.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.
    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.
    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.
    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    IT Support Officer | MSI Qatar (Management Solutions International)

    Employment: Full Time

    Recruitment Opportunity with Management Solutions International (MSI)Our client in Qatar is looking to hire a IT Support Officer.

    Minimum Requirements:- Minimum of 5 years’ experience.- ITIL Certification.- Candidate should be available in Qatar.- Must be fluent in written and spoken Arabic.

    MSI Qatar is a part of the Management Solutions International Brand established in 1999 and has been operating continuously through the peak hiring needs in the region.
    Formerly part of TMP Worldwide, we believe that our heritage of once being part of a world-class, multinational recruitment company, combined with our extensive years in the MENA market, helps us guarantee superior, results driven activities that balance the needs of our clients with the career needs of the candidates with whom we work. More

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    Accountant | M.Gheewala Global HR Consultants

    Employment: Full Time

    • Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles• Awareness of business trends• Experience with creating financial statements• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills• Accuracy and attention to detail• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills• Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience• Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues

    • Candidates should have minimum 3 years of experience in relevant field• Graduate/Post Graduate• Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information• Secure financial information by completing database backups• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions• Note: Candidate available in UAE should apply

    Linking fine talents of candidates with great opportunities available within an organization is matchmaking at its best. At M.Gheewala Global HR Consultants, we transform this into an art worth emulating. Blending the needs of recruiters with the aspirations of job seekers, M.Gheewala Global provides a platform where both sides come close, identify each other’s requirements and make informed decisions.
    M.Gheewala Global HR Consultants, an ISO Certified 9001: 2008, Government of India Approved & Recognized Overseas Recruitment Agency, was founded by Mr. Mehmood M.Gheewala, who is also the Managing Director of the Company. M.Gheewala, a promising young go-getter, honed his skills by working with one of India’s best-known recruitment companies and gained an unparalleled understanding of the distinct recruitment needs of organizations in the Middle East. It goes without saying that the MD applied the same high principles and values at the time of starting M.Gheewala Global.
    At M.Gheewala Global clients and candidates can benefit from the four-decade strong recruitment track record of an experienced team that strictly follows a ‘Zero-Compromise’ approach in every aspect of the recruitment procedure.
    Under M.Gheewala’s able leadership and experienced team’s support, M.Gheewala Global has evolved into a result-driven organization focusing on fulfilling the distinct needs of business establishments that approach the organization for its services.
    No wonder M.Gheewala Global has emerged as a preferred Human Resources Consultant for organizations in the Middle East and across the globe. More

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    Project Manager – Cloud | Halian

    Employment: Full Time

    Halian is an IT services company providing integrated Managed Services, Resourcing, & Professional Services for corporate enterprises across the UK, Europe and the Emerging Markets of the Middle East & Africa. Established in 1996 and now employing over 450 staff, our company vision is “To unite the best people expertise and information technology and to deliver valued services for our customers”.We are looking for an experience Project Manager – Cloud to be based in Riyadh, KSA.

    Must have 12+ years experience in IT Project Management.Knowledge or experience in Multi Cloud adoption or service delivery (On-premise – Public cloud).Good understanding of Project Management and ITIL processes.Experience / Knowledge of Infrastructure migrations, SAP migration is a plus.PMP / PRINCE II/Agile certification is a plus.Candidate must be based in KSA now with transferable iqama.

    Founded in 1996, Halian is an IT services company with a strong track record of delivering value for our customers across the UK, Europe, The Middle East and Africa.
    The experience we have gained means that we can help our clients reduce information technology costs, increase IT systems performance, and free up valuable internal resource to focus on core business activities. Our knowledge base covers a variety of industry sectors including Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals, as well as a specialist Financial markets capability in our Luxembourg office.
    We operate with a culture of openness and trust that helps us to develop strong working relationships with our clients and with our core technology partners Dell, Oracle, Red Hat and Symantec.
    Our three key service offerings of Managed Services, Resourcing Services and Professional Services can be used independently or integrated to provide a truly comprehensive service. More

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    Mobile App Developer | TASC Outsourcing

    Employment: Full Time

    IndustrySoftware EngineeringTypeContract-New clientWe are hiring Mobile App Developers to join one of our major clients based out of Abu Dhabi, UAEJob Details:Role: Mobile App developerWork Location:• Abu Dhabi, UAEEmployment Type:• 6 months & extendable contractSalary:• Open to discussImportant note:• Candidates should be inside UAE currently

    Skills Required:• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related technical field• 4+ years of iOS development experience using Objective-C and Swift• Experience with multithreaded applications• Experience with performance and memory tuning• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect to back-end services• Familiarity with development and configuration tools (Git, Jira, Jenkins, etc.)

    In a world where technology and processes are constantly changing, there is a need to find talented professionals, who are up to the challenge. TASC Outsourcing is a leading talent management company delivering unmatched high-quality people solutions.
    Our current roster of talent is over 3,500 strong, comprising 70 nationalities in 75 job functions across various sectors. We strongly believe in our values of agility, reliability, quality, respect and collaboration. We dedicate a team of specialists who understand the unique staffing requirements of specific sectors, connecting the right people with the right opportunity and creating value for both employer and employee.
    This is exactly the reason why we have become one of the most preferred talent providers in the UAE for IT, Retail and FMCG, Banking and Finance, as well as Corporate and Back-Office Support. More

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    Presales Manager | Alkan CIT

    Employment: Full Time

    • Oversee the proposal development process from initial proposal content creation, activities, design and production of graphics, documentation reviews, and final delivery• Follow up with the external and internal proposal teams as well as with the sales team to gather the most reliable information about each opportunity to ensure opportunities are aligned together• Manage communication with partners and ESRI distributors with regards to the running proposals• Transfer customer requirements into a technical plan based on company’s products and service portfolio and handle all presales duties including the RFP process• Act as technical resource for sales and prospects as they navigate their way through the sales cycle• Maximize the company added value to be highlighted to the sales team during RFP writing and when submitting a proposal• Maintain excellent industry knowledge and monitor competitive solutions to design optimal solutions and gain competitive advantage efficiently• Deliver to the top management general news about other vendors, how they are perceived in the account, their delivery approaches and pricing models• Support the marketing team in implementing competitive marketing & promotion strategies to reach different class of customers• Conduct bussiness consultation for indusrty projects and review check points on industry running projects• Maintain a high level of commitment to customer satisfaction and customer relationships• Maintain a climate that attracts, retains and motivates competent employees• Provide day to day performance management for subordinates and that includes (Feedback, Coaching, career development, and disciplinary actions)

    • BSc degree in engineering or equivalent, MBA certification is preferable• Minimum of 10 years of technical experience in developing & implementing GIS solutions• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint• Experience with GIS Solutions, and especially ESRI products• Domain Knowledge of core industries (Homeland Security, Government, Utilities, & Communication)• Fluency in English and Arabic Languages

    Alkan CIT is a leading telecommunication solution provider that offers a variety of turnkey solutions for telecom operators in the Middle East and Africa. With local presence in most countries of the MEA region, we fully support the operators’ business from the planning phase to full operation. Services include GSM/CDMA network planning & rollout, installation & commissioning, operation & maintenance, quality of service monitoring, Revenue assurance & Fraud management, network security, value added services (VAS), GIS applications and help desk. More

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    Senior Research Associate | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    The Senior Research Associate will be responsible for carrying out office based research on behalf of board members and c-level executives.Client DetailsA leading financial services organisation based in Riyadh.DescriptionThe Senior Research Associate will be responsible for:* Carrying out business and topic based research on behalf of board members and c-level executives* Produce research-based reports on any target companies from a variety of perspectives including and not limited to perception of press/media, business performance, overall governance and transparency, regulations/compliance etc etc* Produces comprehensive reports on specific news or topics* Develop and implement an effective and reliable mechanism to track a set of companies/entities/personalities for earliest awareness of any breaking news related to the business/stakeholder* Research to develop research-based benchmarks or references on any given business topic of interestJob OfferHighly competitive salary and benefits package

    * Must have previously operated in a research based role or team in a consultancy or financial services organisation (8 years minimum)* Previous experience in producing research based reports* Must hold strong awareness of all credible sources of information and research* Strong presentation skills on research undertaken* University graduate in a financial/business discipline

    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