Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting

Employment:

Full Time

Job Overview:iOWN Group is seeking a full-time Finance Manager that is responsible for all facets of company finance, including budgeting allocation and planning. Responsible for advising stakeholders on how to increase profit through prudent financial practices and monitoring and enforcing compliance with finance-related laws, procedures, and regulations such as tax filing and financial reporting. Main Responsibilities: Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling, and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends, and assessing the financial health of the company. Have the ability to build investors dashboard which includes but is not limited to ROI, IRR, Capitalization rate, Net Income Multiplier, Evaluation, Inflation rates, and other investment relates data points. Act as the financial arm for all portfolio stakeholders, by providing financial data points and information required for various exercises such as risk analysis, forecast, valuations, projections, and other related matters. Engage and organize the process of financial requirements by the portfolio and fund managers. Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training, and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures. Supervise the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor, and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting. Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports. Present financial reports to board members, stakeholders, executives, and clients in formal meetings. Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes. Advise colleagues and executive management on decisions related to the company’s finances. Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts. Contract outside services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary. Mediate between the organization, employees, stakeholders, shareholders, and investors on financial issues for the amicable resolution of differences. Create strategic business plans based on the analysis of the company’s status and financial forecasts. Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements. Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company. Provide a forecast on the returns and efficiency of each portfolio. While conducting investment and oversight activities, maintain records and documentation related to investments and transactions.

Ideal candidates should have the following skills & experience:Had experience working with venture capitalists and/or institutional fund management. Able to own and manage investment financial platforms as well as have the skills to provide sufficient data points to the IT and Fund Management Unit. Proven knowledge of financial analysis and strategy. In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations, and industry legislation. Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards. (IFRS) Ability to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information. Ability to work and effectively communicate with senior-level business partners. Excellent business judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills. Knowledge of financial reporting and data mining tools such as SQL and Access. Strong demonstrated the use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

iOWN Group provides innovative Blockchain-based solutions to companies across various industries. Our expertise in blockchain development enables us to provide customized solutions for different kind of applications. By implementing the blockchain technology, iOWN Group helps its clients to secure transactions, prevent fraud, and have better control of data. More

Employment:

Full Time

The role is responsible for managing the Company Secretary’s related initiatives including providing advice to concerned businesses on matters relating to the applicable governance, Laws, Legislations and Regulations as well as overseeing the regular review of the bank’s position with regards to delinquent accounts. Also, the role oversees the Share Registry, Customer Care Unit and Translation services.Client DetailsOne of the leading banks in Saudi Arabia.Description• Manages the provision of timely legal advice on all banking matters, including but not limited to advice on legal remedies, legal contracts and agreements and drafting of proposed clauses, in order to keep the bank updated and aware of all legal issues which may impact the bank. • Advises businesses on all governance, and legislative developments in the Kingdom and their potential impact on the bank to ensure proactive and well informed decision making.• Provides the required reports of cases to the Audit Committee and GHQ and oversees the drafting of required documentation and other necessary arrangements (schedules, approvals, minutes, etc.) for the Ordinary and Extra Ordinary General Meetings and all other sub-committees under the Board to ensure the documentation is correct and is produced in a timely manner.• Plans and structures the responsibilities of the Share Registry ensuring proper control of the bank’s Capital share issues, share transfers and all matters relating to shareholders.• Plans and structures the responsibilities of the Translations unit ensuring the business and legal needs are appropriately met in terms of translation of documents.• Manages the credit control function in order to maximize recovery on NPA’s, enhance security, improve the bank’s position for corporate lending and maximise profitability and protect the bank from avoidable risk.• Ensures the accuracy of the analysis of financial, market conditions and the correctness and enforceability of security, as well as daily monitoring of the delinquent customer accounts, to ensure the bank has oversight on its position related to delinquent customers.• Manages the proactive analysis and planning for determining the best possible recovery efforts for delinquent customer accounts, in order to arrive at sustainable solutions which protect the bank’s position.• Manages the initiation of appropriate legal action against customers, including the legal proceedings and arrangement for enforcement of judgement given by courts of law/government agencies, to protect the bank’s position with regards to delinquent accounts.• Advises the concerned businesses on matters related to legal issues and developments in order to protect the bank from potential loss in banking transaction and contributing to minimise potential losses on advances made by the bank.• Oversees and reports as needed on the information received from the bank’s Customer Care Unit, ensuring suggestions, complaints and views from customers are being appropriately monitored and actioned to ensure the bank’s services meet their needs and expectations.Job Offer• To join a fast paced environment with an excellent career progression program.

• Around 20 years of relevant experience with at least 10 years in a similar role

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

Consultant – Robotic Process Automation – Technology & delivery – SaudiCurrent location: Saudi Arabia, RiyadhClient Details* The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Consultant in Saudi working on RPA projects. Business Analysis of RPA projects in a consulting capacity.* This hire level is an assistant manager role within a consulting Practice based in Riyadh, Saudi,* This RPA hire is for a consultant who has worked in a Client Facing role. This person must have experience managing the project and doing business analysis.Description* This role will be working with technologists offshore your role and focus is to do consulting as well as RPA. * This is a Strategy and advisory project which requires previous RPA experience. * For this role you will need to have delivered Robotic Process Automation projects in a consulting capacity.Job Offer* Good Salary and Benefits * Tax free Income

Experience Required* 5 -10 years consulting* RPA / Robotics Automation Projects Experience* Business Analysis* Consulting Experience* Strategy & Advisory Experience* Good communication skills and Client facing experience.* 5-10 years of experience* Experience in Robotic Process Automation technology and delivery of RPA projects is a must

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

As a Director – Data & Analytics, you will:* Create strategic alliances with major software vendors and formulating business and go-to-market strategies and planning recruitment needs.* Understand the Business Goals and Objectives Responsible for advancing the capability in the field of analytics, through research, product development and thought leadership* Lead development of new tools, solutions, and services, aiming to digitally equip and support consulting teams solve problems for government and public sector in the Middle East* Scale analytical capabilities across all business areas, evolving analytics offering

You will need to have:* At least 12-15 years of industry experience* Experience in any 2: Data warehousing, Data analytics, Data strategy, Data Science and AI* Skilled in predictive modelling and data mining Experience in Statistical analysis, machine learning, visualization, workforce planning, benchmarking, and financial analysis* Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant field from an accredited college or university* Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferredWe request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years’ experience in sourcing the world’s best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants’ skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors. More

Employment:

Full Time

Charterhouse are currently mandated on a search for a leading financial services client, whom are looking to hire a Manager, at a Vice President (VP) grade, to join their Financial Crime Group (FCG) team. This position acts as a key stakeholder with oversight, review and advisory responsibility across the first line of defence, within the compliance function, whilst developing and rolling-out the regulatory requirements linking to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime. This FCG Manager will be a key relationship manager with stakeholders across the front-office/business units along with acting, within an advisory and commercial support capacity, in the development of client services, coverage-checking and compliance excellence. At the core of this role, will be the responsibility to manage and develop a team across the functional disciplines of Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF), Anti Bribery and Corruption, Gifts and Entertainment (G&E) and Sanctions. This management role will also require the roll out and refinement of quality assurance planning and audit reviews; to ensure that policies are implemented and allocated across the relevant teams. In conjunction, this role shall also act, within a monitoring capacity, to educate upon regulatory change and how it impacts the compliance processes internally.

The client will look to recruit an experienced and seasoned compliance and middle-office professional; whom is able to demonstrate a strong and in depth knowledge of financial crime related compliance disciplines under the DFSA framework. In conjunction, the candidate will be required to have exposure and understanding of corporate banking platforms and services, whilst being able to support front-office activities and business proposals, from a compliance angle. This VP level role shall also demand a candidate whom is able to manage a sizeable team, of Analysts and Associates, whilst developing succession planning and staff development objectives. The client will look to recruit a candidate already based within the UAE, with a capability and desire, to work in an international operation within a challenging yet rewarding scheme and environment.

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

Employment:

Full Time

Research and Analysis Manager for an International Professional Services Firm, DubaiResponsible for providing in-depth functional (industry) research and analysis services to client and proposal teams. Manages key relationships with the practices’ leads setting annual research plan by discussingupcoming project and marketing needs. Acts as project coordinator and liaises on all project requests, scheduling the work of each team member on short and long-term basis.Support building knowledge management and thought leadership pieces. Continuously assess the return on investment of databases and identify new opportunities for improvement.Responsibilities:Strategic• Involved in planning the research aspects of projects taken from start to finish• Monitor all projects and ensure the correct analyses methods are used throughout, particularly at the start and if there are any changes to scope.• Liaise with the Research Director, and implement department strategies• Ensure client satisfaction and repeat business and nurture solid relationships with practice members.Knowledge Management• Create knowledge assets from project deliverables• Codify knowledge and contribute to knowledge repositoryResearch & Analytics• Expert – very strong research capabilities and experience, with deep functional (industry) knowledge• Manages the entire lifecycle of multiple research projects in a fast-paced environment• Serves as a delivery partner across client projects and proposals• Serves as embedded team member on engagements to support on select streams by taking full ownership of data needs• Demonstrates strong managerial capabilities. Ability to manage teams in projects and lead practice discussions around needs.• Delivers on research service menu, including benchmarking, company profiling and financial analysis, industry and market and current awareness• Supports on client proposals and marketing materials by leveraging access to data and industry information from external sources to develop client ready analyses and documents• Develops strong relationships with leading market research firms to leverage experts and run interviews for analysis• Acts as a project coordinator to work with other researchers and resources throughout the firm’s globalnetwork for integrated approach to research• Supports with the development of the departments information budget for key industry sources and materials• Builds digital tools to support client staff team work efficiently and extract relevant trends and insights• Coaches and develops junior staff to acquire/improve their primary skills, research effort, synthesis and development of final deliverable

Qualifications:• University Degree required. Advanced Degree in a business-related discipline preferred• At least 8 years of professional services industry experience at least 2 years as a manager allocating work load, mentoring and leading a team of researchers• Significant personal presence, enabling successful interaction directly with senior consultants, clients, and knowledge professionals• Expert – very deep functional (industry) knowledge• Well-articulated and presented• Proactive, self-starter• Ability to work as part of a team• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic• Strong organisational skills and attention to details• Ability to analyse, interpret and identify trends from various data sets (structured and unstructured data)• Ability to manage multiple data projects at a time• Positive, lively can-do attitude. A quick learner with the energy and enthusiasm to take action and get things done

RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

What we do:

Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

Employment:

Full Time

CompanyOur client is one of the leading digital assets companies that provide secure financial services across the GCC. They are currently looking for an Assistant Compliance Officer/Deputy MLRO to be based in Bahrain.Duties & Responsibilities: • Support the Head of Compliance in implementing the board-approved compliance program, ensuring that the Company complies with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.• Maintain an effective AML/CFT communication program for the organization, including an effective compliance training program for all relevant employees and senior management.• Support the Head of Compliance in conducting internal compliance monitoring.• Responsible for the timely response to inquiries from regulators or other authorities.• Monitor the performance of the AML/CFT program and related activities continuously, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.• Maintain knowledge and updates of industry standards and international regulatory requirements and highlight to management any concerns of non-compliance or improvements that need revision.• Ensure all relevant staff is effectively trained on AML/CFT and their respective responsibilities and identifying any additional training needs – as required.• Responsible for receiving and addressing all Compliance and AML/CFT related queries, including STRs, and getting them reviewed by the MLRO for further analysis and reporting to the authorities as required.• Assist the Head of Compliance and MLRO in preparing annual reports on• Compliance-related matters, including AML/CFT presentations and Compliance MIS to the Senior Management and Board of Directors.• Ensure all staff in the Compliance Department are being developed and trained appropriately.• Assist the Head of Compliance and MLRO with other compliance-related activities – as required.• Handle any other ad-hoc assignments delegated by the Head of Compliance from time to time.

Qualification & Requirements:• At least 3 years of experience in Compliance/AML/ Risk function with a ?nancial institution in Bahrain.• Well versed with MS Excel & associated analytical tools• Ability to focus on details and strong work ethic.• Professional Certifications – CAMS / ICA Advanced Certification or Diploma or equivalent certifications are preferred but not mandatory.• Knowledge of Digital Assets is preferred.

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.
We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.
Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

Banking & Finance
Human Resources
Oil & Gas
Construction
Architecture & Engineering More

Employment:

Full Time

CompanyOur client is one of the leading digital assets companies that provide secure financial services across the GCC. They are currently looking for an AML Analyst to be based in Bahrain.Duties & Responsibilities: • Determining Enhance and implement best-in-class AML Compliance policies and practices.• Provide expert advice on AML Compliance policies to the AML/Financial Crime Support teams and the business.• Review client due diligence documentation and approve the records as per the company’s AML/CFT policy & procedures.• Perform AML Compliance quality and testing, evaluate process deficiencies, analyze control measures, enhance reporting capabilities and recommend corrective actions while satisfying regulatory and audit commitments. Further, assess and identify emerging risks and recommend/drive program enhancements.• Identify and escalate unusual activity or cases that fail to meet internal guidelines.• Handle any other ad-hoc assignments delegated by the Head of Compliance from time to time.• Support the Head of Compliance in implementing the board-approved compliance program, ensuring that the Company complies with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.• Highlight to management any concerns of non-compliance or improvements that need revision.• Conduct daily transaction monitoring and enhanced due diligence on internal alerts generated on day to day basis and provide reports to MLRO/DMLRO.• Assist the Head of Compliance and MLRO in preparing annual reports on• Compliance-related matters, including AML/CFT presentations and Compliance MIS to the Senior Management and Board of Directors.

Qualification & Requirements:• 1 to 2 years of experience in Compliance/AML/ Risk function with a financial institution in Bahrain.• Well versed with MS Excel & associated analytical tools• Ability to focus on details and strong work ethic.• Professional Certifications – CAMS / ICA Advanced Certification or Diploma or equivalent certifications are preferred but not mandatory.• Knowledge of Digital Assets is preferred.

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.
We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.
Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

Banking & Finance
Human Resources
Oil & Gas
Construction
Architecture & Engineering More