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International Finance Manager (FSA) Job – Baker Hughes

October 26th, 2011 No comments

The International Finance Manager for French Speaking Africa is responsible for 33 legal entities across 12 French speaking African countries generating $500m+ of revenue. The International Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the day to …

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The International Finance Manager for French Speaking Africa is responsible for 33 legal entities across 12 French speaking African countries generating $500m+ of revenue. The International Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the day to day operations of and activities for 5 Country Accounting Centers and all associated local finance tasks. The managers role is to ensure all internal control processes are in place and that the integrity of the financial data is of a high standard and meets French and US GAAP and SOX regulations. The role will be based in Dubai reporting to the Regional Accounting Center Director.
Education Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or equivalent. Relevant professional certification such as CPA, CA, local equivalent or MBA/Masters in Finance required. 10+ years of finance experience preferably in Oil &Gas field services industry, including 4+ years of management experience. Experienced in managing teams of 10+ full time employees preferred. Cross-product line experience preferred.
Skill Requirements:
Strong accounting knowledge including French and US general accounting rules and practices (French and US GAAP to a high level). Knowledge of Baker Hughes internal policies essential preferred. Process development and project management experience within a large similar organization preferred. Strong team management skills. Strong communication skills. Experience in dealing with all levels/areas within a large organization e.g. Finance and operations. Language requirement of English and French is essential. High level of SAP skills and experience is preferred. Strong Excel skills. HFM knowledge is preferred. Foreign exchange knowledge preferred. Strong leadership qualities required. Approximately 50% travel will be required.
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Business Development Executive/French Speaking Business Development Executive Job – ezetop

October 25th, 2011 No comments

ezetop is the largest global seller of international mobile phone top-up with over 350,000 retail stores worldwide and significant online…

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ezetop is the largest global seller of international mobile phone top-up with over 350,000 retail stores worldwide and significant online services. Headquartered in Dublin, ezetop has operations around the world, and due to rapid expansion we are looking to add to our current business development team in the Middle East to manage and expand our retail distribution relationships with retail groups and money transfer companies.

Founded in 2006, ezetop is a young and fast growing company with proprietary ground breaking mobile technology. In November 2010 it was named as a Rising Star winner in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50. The Rising Star award recognises young companies with the fastest growth in turnover over the past three years. ezetop is one of the fastest growing services in the Middle East today.

A highly competitive salary and benefits package will be agreed with the successful candidate. With ezetop you will have significant responsibility early on and will be part of a dynamic and focused team with strong potential for advancement and significant reward with ezetop.

Responsibilities include:

• Identify and work with mobile phone operators in French Speaking Africa/Maghreb region

• Manage key mobile phone operator accounts

• To provide accurate written and verbal reporting to ezetop management

• Work with multiple parties to ensure company objectives are achieved

• Project manage all partners from first contact to going live and beginning sales

• Supporting Technical, Account Management and Marketing teams in their roles

• Undertaking and preparing research documents on a wide range of subjects, particularly migration, development, global telecommunications and technology

• Frequent travel across the assigned region

• Ad-hoc duties as required

Job Details

Date Posted: 2011-10-25
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Role: Sales
Company Industry: Telecommunications

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Career Level: Mid Career

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Technology Service & Risk Manager-Group Technology & Operations Job – Standard Chartered

October 19th, 2011 No comments

Why Standard Chartered? 70,000 reasons why we are a different kind of bank Standard Chartered, the world’s best international bank, leading the way in Asia, Africa and …

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Why Standard Chartered?
70,000 reasons why we are a different kind of bank
Standard Chartered, the world’s best international bank, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Job Description
* Engage with various technology streams to address technology risk items as per the various business risk forums.
* Participate in all risk forums requiring technology presence.
* Assist Technology Manager and Risk managers in coordinating and driving compliance in all technology streams.
* Ensure a continuous drive towards addressing automation of manual processes.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Risk Related:
* To be the source of reference within technology to facilitate and promote understanding of operational risk and compliance requirements..
* Participate in business risk forums and pursue with respective technology domains for closure of the same..
* Proactively communicate and escalate with the IT and Risk Manager (SORO) on operational risk issues.
* Design and implement control measures and monitoring plans for compliance and operational risk management. Ensure effectiveness of controls for compliance monitoring and risk management.
* Undertake and/or coordinate periodic business monitoring (self-assessment) activities within the Business Unit and escalate findings and or breaches to Business Unit Head and SORO, when they occur.
* Assist Tech and Ops SORO in the implementation of Operations Risk framework or other relevant OR initiatives.
* Identify gaps and arrange training on compliance and OR for staff in technology.
* Be the central point of contact for any Audits surrounding technology / systems to ensure they are facilitated well and are satisfactory
* Identify potential areas of automation and oversee implementation
Service Management and Project Support:
* Conduct periodic service review meetings with various technology domains.
* Ensure root cause analysis is completed for all high severity incidents and preventative actions are defined and implemented. Provide quality input into the post mortem process to enable the IT service centre to deliver quality post mortems.
* Contribute to service reporting to technology management in the form of Scorecards. Set targets for application service and track against them.
* Review change requests made by business and approve and progress them with appropriate teams.
* Review and manage implementation of all changes to ensure no risk to stability of systems / infrastructure.
* Participate in PSCs and/or working groups of major projects and provide the necessary support and inputs to facilitate the implementation.
Qualifications & Skills
* Deep knowledge and experience on Banking applications and Channels
* Significant experience withiin a Technology Service Management role
* Effective communication skills, both spoken and written.
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities..
* Good networking and relationship-building abilities.
* Ability to influence/negotiate with peers across various technology domains.
How To Apply
You can search and view current opportunities across our organisation and apply immediately by registering or logging in to our careers website www.standardchartered.com/careers. To help speed up your application, please note the following:
- You will need to log in (or register if you are visiting our careers site for the first time) before you can apply for a specific role
- Some roles may require you to undertake an online talent assessment in addition to completing the application form (to facilitate this process it is preferable that you provide us with an email address as part of your contact information)
- We will ask you about your education, career history and skills and experience, it may be helpful to have this information to hand when completing your application
It usually takes 15 – 20 minutes to complete the application form; you can save your application at any time and return to complete it at your convenience.
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Date Posted: 2011-10-20
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Role: Other
Company Industry: Other

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Career Level: Entry Level

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Project Manager – Architect Job – Aya Group of Companies

October 11th, 2011 No comments

This role is site based and requires previous site or Architect of record experience. A solutions driven architect who is able to review and resolve problems during construction. Previous Project Management Experience related to Hotels, fit …

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This role is site based and requires previous site or Architect of record experience. A solutions driven architect who is able to review and resolve problems during construction. Previous Project Management Experience related to Hotels, fit out, finishing and snagging etc would be an advantage. Previous African Experience is always helpful.

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Date Posted: 2011-10-11
Job Location: Uganda
Job Role: Engineering
Company Industry: Financial Services; Construction
Joining Date: 2011-11-01

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Career Level: Management
Gender: Male
Degree: Master’s degree

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Account Manager – Digital Agency Job – Nonweiler Associates

October 8th, 2011 No comments

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and ambitious Client Account Manager to join our Abu Dhabi office. Why work with us? We work right at the cutting-edge…

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and ambitious Client Account Manager to join our Abu Dhabi office.

Why work with us?

We work right at the cutting-edge of user-centred-design and online technology. Our clients include international and regional household brand names.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking to recruit a new Account Manager, with experience in online/digital agencies, who will work with new clients and help strengthen relationships with existing clients.

The Role:

This Digital Account Management role will take care of multiple clients in our Abu Dhabi operation covering the GCC/North Africa region.

We are looking for someone who has the ability to convert leads in to sales and to be responsible for forming strong and friendly relationships, building trust and demonstrating that our experience and capabilities add real value to their decision making process.

The Account Manager will look to increase their portfolio by working with new clients, helping them to plan and scope their projects, and formulate a proposal based on the client’s digital objectives.

In most instances this Account Manager role will work closely with the Project Managers, to plan out projects, produce budgets and proposals, before handing over to the Development Team for delivery.

You may have worked in the following capacities: Key Account Manager, New Media Account Manager, Digital Agency Account Manager.

Job Details

Date Posted: 2011-10-08
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Role: Sales
Company Industry: Internet/E-commerce; Information Technology
Monthly Salary: US $15,000
Joining Date: 2011-11-01

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Career Level: Mid Career

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Sales University – Saudi Graduates On-Job Training Program Job – Hewlett-Packard

October 8th, 2011 No comments

Are you ready for a challenge? Join MEMA Sales University! One of the best opportunities to join Middle East, Mediteranean & Africa is participating in “MEMA Sales University”, our 18-24 months program designed …

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Are you ready for a challenge? Join MEMA Sales University!

One of the best opportunities to join Middle East, Mediteranean & Africa is participating in “MEMA Sales University”, our 18-24 months program designed for young talented graduates who are pursuing a career in the IT sector.

Candidates who have passed the initial assessment phase will have the opportunity to participate in the “MEMA Summer University” a 4 weeks summer training program where students will receive best in class professional training on how the world’s leading IT company operates, its products and services. Part of this valuable experience, students will acquire soft skills, meet HP senior managers and network with HP professionals. In the final assessment phase students who have performed well during the HP Summer University will be offered to join HP for the MEMA Sales University Development Program where graduates will receive additional learning opportunities such as an additional 2 week technical training, have supporting roles assigned such as buddies and mentors and go through quarterly performance evaluations for faster orientation.

MEMA Sales University Job Description & Roles:

Job Description :

Assisting sales teams in selling enterprise products, services and software to defined customer segments..

Responsibilities will be:

- Inside sales, sales support, deal coordination, managing configurations/quotations/pricing and follow-up on the entire sales cycle, presales, channel sales etc.

- Closing sales on assigned products and with assigned customers with supervision.

- Learning complete HP portfolio of technologies and solutions and working in cooperation with internal teams to complete routine tasks

- Applying standard policy on total customer experience for following up on customer questions and requests

- Working collaboratively with business to drive promotion campaigns, marketing programs and sales initiatives.

- Building customer confidence in HP’s sales capabilities.

Roles within MEMA Sales University are : Inside sales, Presales, Sales Support, Business support, Channel Sales Support etc…

Job Details

Date Posted: 2011-10-08
Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Role: Technology/IT
Company Industry: Computer/Hardware; Computer/Software; Information Technology
Joining Date: 2011-11-12

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Career Level: Entry Level
Nationality: Saudi Arabia
Degree: Bachelor’s degree/higher diploma

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Product Sales Manager, Transaction Banking, Bahrain Job – Standard Chartered

October 7th, 2011 No comments

Why Standard Chartered? 70,000 reasons why we are a different kind of bank Standard Chartered, the world’s best international bank, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East Job Description * To work with the Local Corporate…

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Why Standard Chartered?
70,000 reasons why we are a different kind of bank
Standard Chartered, the world’s best international bank, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Job Description
* To work with the Local Corporate Unit Head of OCC and Head of TB for developing the sales plans in line within overall Transactional Banking Product Business Plans and the OCC plans for the Local Corporate customers.
* To structure Working Capital solutions and sell products and services to new and existing clients in the Corporate segments and meet/exceed sales goals and targets in respect of revenues and volumes.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
* To understand the clients’ businesses and to anticipate the requirements through a consultative selling process.
* To match customers’ needs with product capabilities through presentation of tailored demonstrations and proposals.
* To negotiate terms and conditions with customers to maximise revenue and profitability.
* To provide structured solutions to meet the specific working capital management requirements of our clients’ and prospects.
* To undertake a disciplined product-oriented sales management process. To monitor, track and report on sales activity on a periodic basis and to ensure action is taken to meet sales targets.
* To train OCC RMs and other Transaction Banking Sales Managers in product knowledge, provide technical product expertise and conduct joint calls to ensure joint sales goals are met, new revenue opportunities are identified and customer feedback on product and competition is obtained.
* To assist product management and development in strategic product rollouts.
* To provide feedback and assistance to all areas of transaction banking; e.g., Product Management, Marketing, etc. to ensure that the voice of the customer and local requirements are incorporated into ongoing plans and initiatives.
* To keep abreast of customers’ needs, trends and product/market intelligence for new product developments/enhancements, strengthening SCB’s competitive position in this field.
* To ensure smooth deal implementation and adherence to high levels of service quality.
* To identify opportunities for OCC cross sell and referrals to other SCB lines through developing a good understanding of client needs.
* Facilitate customer service issues and to ensure a high level of post sales service is made available to the clients at all times.
* Maintain on going contact with customers to ensure targeted level of utlization
* To monitor the progress of local implementation team.
Qualifications & Skills
* Significant experience within the banking sector is essential.
* Previous experience within cash and trade management sales, or in a corporate banking relationship management role.
* Experience within client management and sales territory management is important, as are strong interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills, aswell as strongoral and written communication skills.
* You will need to have a good understanding of the bank’s operations, treasury, trade finance, money markets and regulations on a local and regional level.
* You must have a good knowledge of governance policies, standards, local regulations and legislation of the prevention of money laundering.
How To Apply
You can search and view current opportunities across our organisation and apply immediately by registering or logging in to our careers website www.standardchartered.com/careers. To help speed up your application, please note the following:
- You will need to log in (or register if you are visiting our careers site for the first time) before you can apply for a specific role
- Some roles may require you to undertake an online talent assessment in addition to completing the application form (to facilitate this process it is preferable that you provide us with an email address as part of your contact information)
- We will ask you about your education, career history and skills and experience, it may be helpful

Job Details

Date Posted: 2011-10-07
Job Location: Bahrain
Job Role: Other
Company Industry: Other

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Career Level: Entry Level

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Mechanical Rig Superintendant Job – OGPR Middle East Ltd

October 6th, 2011 No comments

We have an urgent requirement for an exp Mechanical Superintendant. To be consIdered you MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXP OF JACK UP RIG, RIG REPAIR NEWBUILD & REFURBISHMENT. If you have offshore…

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We have an urgent requirement for an exp Mechanical Superintendant. To be consIdered you MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXP OF JACK UP RIG, RIG REPAIR NEWBUILD & REFURBISHMENT. If you have offshore exp that is an added bonus.

This is a permanant staff position which requires relocation to the UAE on either single, married or family status and NOT ROTATIONAL AND YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE TO JOIN WITHIN 2 WEEKS MAX.

Please forward your up to date CV, ASAP and required ALL INCLUSIVE MONTHLY SALARY and NOT DAY RATE.

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Date Posted: 2011-10-06
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Role: Engineering
Company Industry: Engineering

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Career Level: Mid Career
Gender: Male
Nationality: Germany; France; Great Britain (UK); Greece; Malta; Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Romania; South Africa

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Restaurant Supervisor for Al Ain & Abu Dhabi Job

October 4th, 2011 No comments

1. Maintain the physical structure of the restaurant 2. Maintain the restaurant cleanliness 3. Review schedule of team members & their readiness 4. Enhance team spirit & respect among team members 5. Ensure team members adhere to regulations (uniform…

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1. Maintain the physical structure of the restaurant

2. Maintain the restaurant cleanliness

3. Review schedule of team members & their readiness

4. Enhance team spirit & respect among team members

5. Ensure team members adhere to regulations (uniform, attendance)

6. Ensure the availability of stock

7. Ensure quality is maintained

8. Check goods arriving from warehouse & Central Kitchen

9. Supervise the arrangement of goods

10. Close the accounts of the cashiers at the end of the shift

11. Assist the team members is setting up the delivery preparations

12. Check the kitchen readiness (stove, hood, fridges)

13. Take money to the bank to deposit it

14. Handle customer complaints

15. Follow up on checklists

16. Adhere to hygiene guidelines & food safety rules

Job Details

Date Posted: 2011-10-04
Job Location: Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Job Role: Sales
Company Industry: Catering/Food Services/Restaurants
Monthly Salary: US $2,000
Joining Date: 2011-12-31

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Career Level: Entry Level
Nationality: Greece; Jordan; Kenya; Kazakhstan; Morocco; Russian Federation; Syria; South Africa

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Associate Director-TB Sales, Commodity Traders & Agri-Business Job – Standard Chartered

September 28th, 2011 No comments

Why Standard Chartered? 70,000 reasons why we are a different kind of bank Standard Chartered, the world’s best international bank, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East Job Description Facilitate, deliver and pursue all …

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Why Standard Chartered?
70,000 reasons why we are a different kind of bank
Standard Chartered, the world’s best international bank, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Job Description
Facilitate, deliver and pursue all that is needed to exceeding / achieving Working Capital (TB) Product Sales revenues and profitability targets.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
To work along with TB Sales, Products, Sol Del & OCC teams for developing and delivering a TB Sales plan for the segment in line with the overall CTA segment Business Plans of OCC, UAE, involving the following:
* Covering the CTA segment clients from the perspective of comprehensively analysing and catering to the Client’s Working Capital requirements
* Understanding the customers’ businesses and anticipating their requirements through a consultative selling process.
* Conduct Sales call, either independently or jointly with OCC to sniff out TB opportunities with existing customers or prospects.
* Being able to structure and provide Trade finance & Cash Management solutions that match customer’s needs (from the existing and planned TB Suite of products and services) to new and existing customers and prospects (in an integrated manner along with OCC engagement in the non-TB product areas).
* Being able to negotiate the terms and conditions of such offerings and solutions with the customers, to help maximise revenue and profitability.
* Covering and deepening wallet share through value adding engagement on e-banking sales
* Undertaking market and industry analysis to identify new business opportunities in co-ordination with TB Product Management and OCC.
* Participating in Client Account forums to outline and influence client coverage and revenue potential planning.
* Keeping abreast of customers’ needs, trends and product/market intelligence for new product developments/enhancements and working with TB Products towards strengthening SCB’s competitive position in this field.
* Being able to scout and give referrals to larger OCC and other product teams on cross sell opportunities on the strength of good understanding of client’s business.
* Maintaining a disciplined product-oriented sales management process ensuring sales planning and review is done on a regular basis to meet sales targets.
* Establish and maintain an on-going contact with customers to monitor and ensure targeted level of utilizations of facilities.
* Be able to control and influence smooth deal implementation and adherence to high levels of service quality.
Qualifications & Skills
* MBA or equivalent, with previous banking experience, especially in Sales and Client relationship management, with an exposure to WC financing.
* Basic understanding of Banking operations, treasury, trade finance, cash ops, money markets and regulations on a local and regional level is needed.
* Proven presentation and negotiation skills combined with good interpersonal and oral, written communication skills.
* Knowledge of the Groups Policy, Standards, local regulations and legislation of the prevention of money laundering preferred.
How To Apply
You can search and view current opportunities across our organisation and apply immediately by registering or logging in to our careers website www.standardchartered.com/careers. To help speed up your application, please note the following:
- You will need to log in (or register if you are visiting our careers site for the first time) before you can apply for a specific role
- Some roles may require you to undertake an online talent assessment in addition to completing the application form (to facilitate this process it is preferable that you provide us with an email address as part of your contact information)
- We will ask you about your education, career history and skills and experience, it may be helpful to have this information to hand when completing your application
It usually takes 15 – 20 minutes to complete the application form; you can save your application at

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Date Posted: 2011-09-29
Job Location: United Arab Emirates
Job Role: Other
Company Industry: Other

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Career Level: Entry Level

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