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    Senior Associate – Assurance Services | BDO UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our UAE Audit and Assurance team as a senior resource. The role is to render audit services to our clients in UAE. The successful individual will own the following responsibilities:- Responsible to lead and perform external audit of clients as per BDO audit methodology and ensuring a qualitative documentation.- Responsible to assist the client in preparation or review of financial statements of the allocated assignments as per the International Financial Reporting Standards.- Responsible for the overall project management of the audit engagement such as preparation of project plan, timely engagement with client and effective turnaround of audit deliverables.- Identify and discuss audit & accounting issues on a timely basis with the audit engagement team and the client along with proposing proper resolution of these matters.- Prepare reports and communicate findings and recommendations to the client and agree with them. Develop strengths to present to the Audit Committee/BOD/TCWG.- Follow the evolution of the client’s needs, commercial focus and business objectives, and timely anticipate issues and questions. Propose relevant services and solutions to provide value addition.- Provide exceptional client service by understanding the client’s requirement in detail and ensuring timely delivery.- Ensure continuous professional development by updating oneself on local regulations, International Financial Reporting Standards, any changes to audit methodology etc. and discussing any such changes with the clients proactively.

    Experience & Education- Chartered Accountant (ICAI, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAP or any other renowned institute)- 2-3 years of experience in Audit & Assurance.- Well versed with International Standards on Auditing and International Financial Reporting Standards, including recent updates.- Exposure to data analytics and visualization tools such as IDEA, Qlik and Power BI is preferred.- Excellent interpersonal skills – with positive & enthusiastic attitude.- Highly refined planning, leadership, relationship building and analytical skills.

    BDO UAE is the Member Firm of BDO International with 64,300 people working out of over 1,400 offices worldwide.

    At BDO UAE, we specialise in helping businesses, whether start-ups or multinationals, to achieve their goals. Through our own professional expertise and by working directly with organisations, we’ve developed a robust understanding of the factors that govern business growth. Our objective is to use this to help our clients maximise their potential.

    We have a partner-led approach, which delivers the highest quality of service by using short, functional chains of communications to aid decision-making. Clients benefit from our fresh thinking, constructive challenge and practical understanding of the issues they face. Developing strong, personal relationships with our clients is at the forefront of our service approach at BDO UAE. More

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    Deputy CEO | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse is working with an organisation in Bahrain with interests in hotels, food and beverage, retail and real estate who are looking to hire a Bahraini national Deputy CEO to support their CEO in leading the business across multiple verticals.Your main responsibilities will be to oversee designated division and support services such as revenue, sales, HR, IT and finance. With a portfolio of hotels both self-managed and operator managed, F&B concepts, retails brands and limited property holdings the Deputy CEO will oversee the executive management team across all areas. You will work closely with the CEO to ensure profit contribution to the group is maximised, across short-term and long-range objectives.

    The successful candidate should hold a bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management or similar. The ideal candidate will have in excess of 10 years senior executive experience, with experience in the management of hospitality or retail or asset management and support services.Preference is given to a commercially driven background such as senior sales. Due to the scope of the role only Bahraini Nationals will be considered for the position.Open to candidates across the globe willing to relocate to Bahrain.This role is suited to someone looking for a long-term position with excellent growth potential, a strong leader, commercially minded interested to work in a diverse business.

    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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    Senior Associate – IFRS Advisory Services | BDO UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for an experienced and dynamic individual to join our UAE IFRS Advisory Team as a senior resource. The role is to provide trusted advice to our clients in UAE. The successful individual will own the following responsibilities:- Assist clients in IFRS conversions, implementation of new standards, accounting opinions, impact assessment etc.- Advise and support clients in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.- Work closely with the Manager on technical consultations from Assurance practice, on application of IFRSs.- Work with other service lines and provide guidance on interpretation and application of IFRS.- Deliver value added services to clients by providing industry insights, “out-of-the-box” ideas and solutions to improve their reporting model.- Working closely with the Manager to prepare training documents, guidance memos and other technical releases for internal circulation.- Assist in preparing illustrative financial statements with necessary disclosures including significant judgements and estimates.

    Experience & Education- Chartered Accountant (ICAI, ACCA, ICAEW, CA ANZ, ICAP or any other renowned institute)- 2 years of client facing experience in IFRS Advisory or Audit & Assurance.- Well versed with International Financial Reporting Standards, including recent updates.- Exposure to data analytics and visualization tools such as IDEA, Qlik and Power BI is preferred.- Excellent interpersonal skills – with positive & enthusiastic attitude.- Highly refined planning, leadership, relationship building and analytical skills.

    BDO UAE is the Member Firm of BDO International with 64,300 people working out of over 1,400 offices worldwide.

    At BDO UAE, we specialise in helping businesses, whether start-ups or multinationals, to achieve their goals. Through our own professional expertise and by working directly with organisations, we’ve developed a robust understanding of the factors that govern business growth. Our objective is to use this to help our clients maximise their potential.

    We have a partner-led approach, which delivers the highest quality of service by using short, functional chains of communications to aid decision-making. Clients benefit from our fresh thinking, constructive challenge and practical understanding of the issues they face. Developing strong, personal relationships with our clients is at the forefront of our service approach at BDO UAE. More

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    Credit Risk Analyst – 8 Month Contract | Manpower Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Responsibilities:• Credit risk monitoring of a portfolio of existing Clients, and the credit risk analysis and recommendation of new Clients. • Determining which clients/prospective clients are likely to fail, and if so what steps should be taken to safeguard the Client Corporation, and which are likely to succeed to become market leaders. This requires institutional risk research, analysis, rating, and forecasting, of new and existing clients and third-party service providers, within the countries that comprise their portfolio.• Compiling and analysing complex datasets and producing informative reports in excel / graphs/ pivot tables / presentations. • Country (sovereign) risk research, analysis, rating, and forecasting, of the countries in an allocated portfolio. This includes the development of expert knowledge of the banking systems in which their clients operate and knowledge of the credit and systemic risks inherent in those systems.• Establishing new clients in REACT, analyzing clients’ volume trends in various systems to determine an appropriate level of decline / informational alerts.• Regular manual checking and updating data for clients in REACT (e.g., number of elapsed clearing days, type of volumes monitored (international or domestic or both), sponsorship relations, BINs list, accuracy of email accounts, correct text of alerts, adjusting decline thresholds and open-to-buy limits to disputes and collections only volumes, amending limits when collateral is received/released, etc.).• Daily manual adjustment of REACT decline limits to unsettled positions.• Researching countries and banks/companies to assist Client in growing and developing its global market leadership.• Excellent internal customer service to ensure SLAs are met in a timely and thoughtful manner.• Supporting the overall CEMEA Risk Management and Regional Management in achieving specified strategic and operational objectives.• Close cooperation with other diverse areas of Client , including the Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Operations, Licensing, Legal and Risk Management departments, and with other regions and with Global Credit Settlement Risk.

    Salary:
    AED
    20,000 to 25,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    The successful candidate should be both a self-starter and a quick learner, able to work with minimal guidance and will have:• Master’s degree in business, management, finance, accounting, or related field.• At least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in analyzing corporate counterparty credit, sovereigns, and financial institutions. • Familiarity with the banking and Fintech sectors as well as the payment industry.• Excellent written and oral communications skills.• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce information and make clear, concise conclusions.• Heightened analytical and problem-solving skills, readiness to handle multiple tasks while focusing on results.• Ability and willingness to take initiative on new projects and work well in a team environment.• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations. • Readiness to respond after-hours, weekends, and holidays to major risk matters.• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, team player, approachable, professionally mature relationship management skills.• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.• To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone that is flexible and independent with a strong sense of initiatives and creativity, but also a good team player who is self-motivated and adept at working collaboratively with the rest of the team globally and regionally.

    We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

    ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world’s most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise – 3600 offices in over 80 countries – we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

    ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership.
    Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

    Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

    IT & Telecommunications
    Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
    Banking, Finance & Legal
    Sales & Business Development
    Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
    Human Resources & Training
    Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
    Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
    Executive Recruitment
    Emiratization Solutions
    Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
    Managed Service Provider Solutions
    Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
    Outsourced Staffing Solutions More

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    HR Compliance Officer | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a HR Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation follows all compliance laws and that the employees are well – educated on all compliance issues that the organisation maybe facing.Client DetailsA well – established global management consulting firm, that is looking to bring in a HR Compliance Officer to work independently and support the HR team from a legal, compliance and process efficiency perspective.Description* Draft and maintain contract templates for each type of employment and various entities.* Work with the HR and the legal team to communicate requirements associated with all applicable HR related legal/regulatory and compliance programs.* Stay abreast with all employees – related legislative and regulatory changes/or developments – thereby ensuring that the changes to rules are restructured in accordance with HR policies and practices.* Conduct extensive research on changes in employments laws and regulations and analyse their impact on businesses and stakeholders.* Draft and review policies, and processes to improve the compliance framework of the organisation.* Support the HR manager and Legal Counsel in ensuring GDPR compliance within the HR team.* Conduct employee related investigations as requested by the businesses.* Discreetly handle sensitive employee information.Job Offer* Attractive, tax – free salary* Opportunity to play a crucial role in the ongoing growth and success of an exciting business

    * Candidates must have at least 3-5 years’ experience as a HR Compliance Officer or a similar role.* Strong experience with relevant legal framework and labour laws in the HR department in the Middle East.* Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills.* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task effectively in a high volume and complex environment with changing priorities.* Strong command of written and spoken English.

    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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    Frontend Developer | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    •Solid understanding of Angular•Advance knowledge of TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML & CSS•Ability to create testable angular modules and components•Experience with Angular CLI•Familiarity with Reactive extensions•Experience with RESTful API integration•Fluency with Git•Has Code Review Skills

    •More than 4 years of Experience•Can join as soon as possible •Solid understanding of Angular•Advance knowledge of TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML & CSS•Ability to create testable angular modules and components•Experience with Angular CLI•Familiarity with Reactive extensions•Experience with RESTful API integration•Fluency with Git•Has Code Review Skills

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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    Quality Assurance Engineer | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    •Should be able to Identify test requirements from specifications, map test case requirements and design test coverage plan.•Develop, document and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts.• Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional, design specifications and requirements.• Should able to manage bugs efficiently .• Strong database testing background.• Good exposure of API testing including- REST/SOAP.

    •More than 4 years of Experience •Can join as soon as possible•Should be able to Identify test requirements from specifications, map test case requirements and design test coverage plan.•Develop, document and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts.• Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional, design specifications and requirements.• Should able to manage bugs efficiently .• Strong database testing background.• Good exposure of API testing including- REST/SOAP.

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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    Senior Spring Developer | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    •Agile Methodologies – Scrum, Kanban•Good knowledge about in Linux Configuration & shell scripting•A good background in Web Services (SOAP-based and RESTful) and XML (SAX, DOM, XSLT, XPath)•Good knowledge about the internals of Spring framework, Hibernate, Spring Security, Spring Data (JPA, Mongo), Spring Boot and Spring AMQP.•Experience in RDBMS and ORM – Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL•Hands-on experience in Jenkins, bitbucket pipelines, Docker, Docker Compose.•Solid understanding of Angular•Advance knowledge of TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML & CSS•Ability to create testable angular modules and components

    •Good understanding of OOP •Functional style programming Behavior •Test Driven Development •Unit, Integration•System Testing•Experience with Angular CLI•Familiarity with Reactive extensions•Experience with RESTful API integration•Fluency with Git•Has Code Review Skills•+4 Years of Experience •Can join as soon as possible

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More