Accounting & Audit

Employment:

Internship

• Maintain and upgrade system for all CRM tasks • Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the team • Assist with financial modelling • Provide general accounting support • Assist with accounts receivable management • Provide support for annual budgeting process • Assist with statistical analysis and other special projects • Present data-driven recommendations to the finance team • Prepare monthly/quarterly financial analysis packets for management

• Must be on sponsored visa• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Passionate about service and service excellence, with a ‘will do, can do’ attitude• Flexible and dynamic with an enthusiastic approach – with a positive and upbeat attitude.• Highly organized, efficient and professional with a sense of urgency and good time management.• Takes initiative, is pro-active and flexible with great problem resolution skills – sound decision making and judgement.

Re/think is a boutique accounting, regulatory and compliance, VAT advisory, audit, HR consultancy, recruitment and business advisory firm. We specialize in assisting SME clients with cost-effective, high quality services and solutions. We create value by investing in highly qualified and motivated people and working closely with leading industry partners to provide our clients a one stop shop for all of their business support.

This support ranges from our core services to CFO and board level advisory for the sectors and markets we serve. Our ability to add value reaches across business size, as our offering can be adopted to start ups through to large complex firms. More

Employment:

Internship

• Assisting in the preparation of proposals and Engagement Letters for Tax• Track emails for proposals and quotes including follow-ups/acceptance of quotes etc. • Support VAT registration for clients and support the engagement with timely communication of status/completion of registration etc. • Upload relevant client information and files to FTA for the registration• Prepare VAT returns for the clients assigned and submit returns on the portal.• Arranging meetings: liaising with all parties to find mutually agreeable times, dates, and locations, booking transport and meeting rooms• Assisting the VAT team with clerical functions: to include scanning, printing, copying, converting documents to pdfs, filing, power point presentations• Assisting the VAT team with the development of departmental and VAT policies and procedures• Maintaining client files on the server• Assisting with preparation of client training materials• Any other VAT/administrative ad hoc tasks as directed

• Must be on sponsored visa• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Passionate about service and service excellence, with a ‘will do, can do’ attitude• Flexible and dynamic with an enthusiastic approach – with a positive and upbeat attitude.• Highly organized, efficient and professional with a sense of urgency and good time management.• Takes initiative, is pro-active and flexible with great problem resolution skills – sound decision making and judgement.

Re/think is a boutique accounting, regulatory and compliance, VAT advisory, audit, HR consultancy, recruitment and business advisory firm. We specialize in assisting SME clients with cost-effective, high quality services and solutions. We create value by investing in highly qualified and motivated people and working closely with leading industry partners to provide our clients a one stop shop for all of their business support.

This support ranges from our core services to CFO and board level advisory for the sectors and markets we serve. Our ability to add value reaches across business size, as our offering can be adopted to start ups through to large complex firms. More

Employment:

Full Time

Your new office: Hays Middle East was established in December 2005 in Dubai and has become a respected market leader in mid to senior level recruitment across the MENA region. We have specialist and experienced teams which cover: Accountancy & Finance, Banking, Construction, Property & Engineering, Emiratisation, HR, Technology, Legal, Life Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Office Support and Sales & Marketing. Executive Director level positions are handled by our dedicated Search practice. We also have an RPO division providing fully outsourced recruitment services to clients. A strong corporate function provides local expertise in finance, HR, IT and marketing. The team is a great mix of talent from around the world.With offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the business recruits for positions across the GCC and North Africa. Its sheer size, and the level of investment activity in this region, shows the immense opportunity for the further growth of Hays in the Middle East. Your new role:We are looking for an Accountant to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to staff payroll and budgets. Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns. To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes. Ultimately, you will provide us with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our business, while ensuring we’re compliant with all tax regulations.In this role you will be required to:• Manage all accounting transactions• Manage the companies expense claims• Be the main point of contact for all staff payroll needs• Prepare budget forecasts• Publish financial statements in time• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable• Ensure timely bank payments• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity• Audit financial transactions and documents• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary• Comply with financial policies and regulations

What you’ll need to succeed:• This role requires someone with strong commercial acumen and who can demonstrate this by displaying financial accounting awareness .The successful applicant will also need to be:• Work experience as an Accountant• Payroll experience in a company size of 50 – 100 employees• Hands-on experience with basic accounting software • Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables• Experience with general ledger functions• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills• Finance or relevant degree ( ACCA is advantageous) Hays Benefits: Here in the Hays Dubai office we have many great additional benefits alongside our attractive salary schemes. We have a flexible ‘Work from Home’ benefits Free breakfast on Fridays as well as casual dress, weekly prizes & Quarterly lunches!

Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide.

Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions.

We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing.

As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened a dedicated Abu Dhabi desk to further assist with our client needs across the region. More

Employment:

Full Time

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Transactions Diligence Executive, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Transaction Diligence network of specialists who deliver high quality advice through each phase of the transaction process. Our core work is due diligence, assessing a target company’s finances and business projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities and potential mitigations, and reporting on these to our clients, their banks, investors and other parties. The opportunity You will be working in teams with experienced due diligence professionals, where you will learn and develop the skills you need to perform due diligence in a range of situations and sectors. There is the opportunity for and likelihood of travel within MENA. When working on projects you will almost always be working as part of a wider cross service line team. As you progress your career with EY, you will have the opportunity to work on more complex transactions, increasingly lead teams, begin to build relationships with our clients and other members of the corporate finance community and take on broader roles within our business. Your key responsibilities – As an executive within the Transaction Diligence team, you’ll participate in due diligence engagements related to transactions involving private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers. – You’ll analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale by reviewing accounting records and participating in interviews with management. – You’ll work effectively as a team member by demonstrating your commitment to quality, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress.

Skills and attributes for success – Individuals with strong analytical skills will flourish in this environment as you will regularly assist in researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring and prepare analyses of financial information to assess trends and fluctuations. – Good communication skills will also be a key attribute for success within this role as you will be required to assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and develop and maintain productive working relationships with clients. To qualify for the role you must have – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting and/or related major. – Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably with previous due diligence exposure. – Knowledge of IFRS. – Able to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions. – Strong analytical, presentation and report writing skills – Excellent command of spoken and written English Ideally, you’ll also have – Transactions/auditing experience – Client facing experience from a professional services background – Proficiency in Arabic What we look for Highly 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 we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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

Employment:

Full Time

• The job holder is responsible for performing functions related to various collection initiatives. • Responsible for regular follow ups and collection of payments against Insurance Premiums.• The responsibility also includes extraction of the data from the system and data entry of the collections in the designated collection trackers.

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or equivalent qualification.The candidate should possess:• Very effective interpersonal & communication skills • Good Excel skills • Fair knowledge of accounts receivable, sales and collection functions. • Good organizational skills • Able to work under pressure

Aon in the Middle-East is recognised as the premiere international broker with offices and network offices in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt, Lebanon and Kuwait. The Middle-East is a key strategic region for Aon and we continue to resource in the region with high quality personnel who can ensure Aon’s global commitment to providing leading edge service to our clients wherever they may be located. We employ more than 350 colleagues throughout our offices and network offices in the region. Wherever the risk or client is located, Aon has the ability and capability to seamlessly support and service our valued clients and partners. In short we offer you a global service delivered locally. More

Employment:

Full Time

We are recruiting for a UAE National – Accountant that will be reporting into the Accounts Manager. They are seeking candidates who have two plus years of Accounting experience and are also open to more senior profiles.Client DetailsA top tier local Government entity based in Abu Dhabi.Description* Implement the policies and procedures to achieve compliance with internal controls and to provide high quality, cost-effective services.* Responsible for the study and analysis of work requirements, coordinating with the concerned units to ensure the completion of accounting operations, the organisation of accounting entries and settlements, and the completion of the preparation of general ledger records accurately and on time.* Audit the exchange documents and the financial movements.* Contribute to the monitoring of all accounts to ensure that the payments are executed accurately, and all unpaid items are accurately and efficiently classified in the auxiliary records and general ledger records.* Maintain the accounting documents necessary to implement the approved accounting system.* Contribute to the preparation of the final account after the end of each fiscal year and submit it to the direct manager.* Provide support in the preparation and issuance of periodic reports and annual financial statements.* Contribute to the coordination with internal and external auditors and financial controllers to prepare audit requirements from documents and reports, and to enable audits to be conducted efficiently and effectively.* Monitor and follow up on the daily use of the financial system and ensure the security of information and financial data is maintained.Job Offer* Offering a competitive monthly salary + bonus* Great Opportunity for personal development

* Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or similar* At least 2 years of experience in financial reporting and analysis* Fluency in Arabic and English is essential (written and spoken)* Family book is required

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

Employment:

Full Time

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their on-going strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data – and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You will use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities. Our tailored external audit services help build trust and confidence through transparency, clarity and consistency. We are 79,000+ professionals based worldwide across 150 countries. Audit services involve reporting on the fairness in all material respects with which a client’s audited financial statements are presented, in conformity with the applicable financial reporting framework. The opportunity EY’s Rapid Innovation practice supports audit engagements across the MENA region both remotely and through travel to MENA offices. Your key responsibilities As a Manager, you’ll manage the delivery of audit engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the Senior Manager / Partner and executing it in compliance with Ernst & Young’s policies and protocols. When required, you’ll personally execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement. You’ll also assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders as well as participate in business development initiatives. – You’ll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and confirm that work delivered to clients is of a high quality. – As part of this, you’ll anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues, as appropriate.- As an influential member of the team, you’ll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring. – You will also contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Assurance professionals and contribute to the maintenance of an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff.

Skills and attributes for success – Proactivity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. – Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills.- This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic. To qualify for the role, you must have – Strong academic record, including a degree – Professional accounting qualification, such as CPA, ACCA, CA – At least five years of professional experience in external audit – Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques and experience managing teams – Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm – Experience of risk-based audit process – Understanding of currently applicable and upcoming IFRS – Knowledge of use of audit tools and data analytic tools – Coaching, mentoring and counselling experience – Fluent English communication skills – Effective presentation skills Ideally, you’ll also have – Proficiency in the Arabic language – Experience within Financial Services or Oil & Gas sector What we look for We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand-new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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

Employment:

Full Time

The objective of the role is to keep the companies finances meticulously correct and powerfully informative. You will have both an immediate and lasting impact on all company operations. Based out of the Dubai HQ, the FC will oversee global financial operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.* This will include all areas of finance operations, including statutory financial reporting, management / investor reporting, audits, budgeting and planning, treasury management, as well as taxation and compliance. * You will be building the finance function from scratch, whilst catering to the fast paced requirements of a rapidly growing tech company.McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional with a proven track record of building and leading diverse teams to form a strong and effective finance function. To be successful in the role, we need a motivated self-starter with an engaging personality and strategic acumen who thrives in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.The successful candidate will demonstrate;* At least 8 years of relevant and progressive experience in financial reporting and controlling, with at least 2 years in a similar leadership role in a fast paced environment, ideally a fintech company.* Big 4 experience will be a plus.* A professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).* Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting mechanisms and consolidations.* Experience in implementing an ERP system.* Strong managerial and leadership abilities to lead multiple geographically spread teams from the HQ, whilst simultaneously managing other stakeholders.* A passion to build things from scratch and not just handle a pre-existing infrastructure.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge different teams across the organization* Fluency in English is a must. French and/or Arabic would be an added advantage.

Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. More