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Ali Al Mulla Group

Job location:Abu DhabiJob summary:The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of Ali Al Mulla Group, which operates multiple brands across diverse business segments. The CFO will provide strategic financial leadership, working closely with the Chairman, CEO, and senior management to develop and execute financial strategies that align with the group&rsquo;s growth and long-term objectives. This is a senior leadership role based in Abu Dhabi.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the group&rsquo;s overall financial strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives across all brands and business units.</li><li>Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for multiple brands and companies within the group.</li><li>Manage finance, accounting, tax, and treasury functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making, expansion, and long-term growth initiatives.</li><li>Develop and implement financial controls, risk management strategies, and corporate governance processes.</li><li>Oversee cash flow management, investment, strategies, and capital structure decisions.</li><li>Oversee cash flow management, investments, and capital structure decisions across multiple businesses.</li><li>Lead the preparation and presentation of financial reports to the Chairman and CEO.</li><li>Support mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring initiatives as needed.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is required. MBA is a plus.</li><li>Minimum 8 years of senior financial leadership experience in the UAE, preferably managing multiple brands or businesses within a group.</li><li>Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Proven experience in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.</li><li>Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to manage complex financial operations across multiple brands, sectors, or regions.</li></ul>Application Process: Qualified candidates will be invited for an in-person interview at our Abu Dhabi office.Job Type: Full-timePay: AED15,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per monthLicense/Certification:<ul><li>UAE Driving License (Required)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>100% (Required)</li></ul>

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Hitachi Energy

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 The opportunity
 
 
 
 The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Business Unit Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the Business Unit Global Head of HR. This role ensures smooth daily operations, manages complex schedules and calendars, prepares executive materials, and coordinates key business cycles across Finance and HR. The ideal candidate is organized, detail‑oriented, proactive, and able to manage sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality.
 
 
 
 How You&rsquo;ll Make An Impact
 
 
 
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 Manage complex calendars, prioritize meetings, and ensure optimal use of executive time for the CFO and Head of HR.
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 Coordinate domestic and international travel and handle Concur expense reports with accuracy and compliance.
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 Organize meetings end-to-end, including agendas, minutes, follow-ups, and logistical arrangements.
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 Prepare briefing materials, presentations, reports, and review decks for Finance and HR.
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 Support onboarding for leadership team members and assist with Finance (month-end, quarter-end, budgeting) and HR cycles (talent reviews, engagement surveys).
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 Publish leadership communications on Viva Engage in collaboration with Internal Communications.
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 Assist with special projects, research, data collection, and cross-functional coordination.
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 Serve as a key liaison across HRBPs, Finance, IT, and other support functions.
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 Manage office supplies, workspace logistics, and visitor coordination while maintaining a professional environment.
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 Handle confidential financial, employee, and business information with integrity and discretion.
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 You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
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 Living Hitachi Energy&rsquo;s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
 
 
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 Your Background
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration, Communications, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
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 Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting senior leaders; experience supporting Finance or HR executives is an added advantage.
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 Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
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 Hands-on experience with Concur for travel and expense management.
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 Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder‑management skills.
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 Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
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 High attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to anticipate needs proactively.
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 Demonstrated ability to work independently and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
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 Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
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 Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.
 
 
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 Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
 
 
 With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time &ndash; balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
 
 
 Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
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Executive Assistant - Functions

EF EXPORT

Chief Information Officer (CIO) &mdash; Job DescriptionSummary<ul><li>The Chief Information Officer (CIO) leads the organization&rsquo;s information technology strategy, governance, and operations to enable business objectives, ensure secure and reliable IT services, and drive digital transformation.</li></ul>Key responsibilities<ul><li>IT strategy &amp; governance: Develop and execute a multi-year IT strategy aligned with business goals; establish IT governance, policies, standards, and roadmaps.</li><li>Service delivery &amp; operations: Oversee IT operations (infrastructure, networking, workplace tech, helpdesk) to ensure high availability, performance, and user satisfaction.</li><li>Security &amp; risk management: Partner with security teams to implement cybersecurity, identity/access management, incident response, and compliance programs (e.g., SOC2, ISO, HIPAA, PCI).</li><li>Digital transformation: Lead modernization efforts (cloud migration, SaaS adoption, process automation, low-code/no-code, ERP/CRM implementations) to improve efficiency and enable new business models.</li><li>Data governance &amp; analytics enablement: Establish data governance, data quality, and master data management; enable business analytics and self-service BI in partnership with data teams.</li><li>Vendor &amp; contract management: Manage relationships with major vendors, MSPs, CSPs, and system integrators; negotiate contracts and ensure SLA compliance.</li><li>IT financial management: Own IT budgeting, cost optimization, capital planning, and cost allocation models; demonstrate ROI for technology investments.</li><li>Business continuity &amp; disaster recovery: Maintain and test DR/BCP plans, ensure redundancy and resilience for critical systems.</li><li>Project &amp; portfolio management: Prioritize and oversee major IT projects (ERP, CRM, migrations, integrations), ensuring on-time delivery and benefit realization.</li><li>Workplace technology &amp; employee experience: Define and deliver tools and services for hybrid/remote work, collaboration platforms, endpoint management, and onboarding/offboarding processes.</li><li>Compliance &amp; audit support: Ensure IT supports regulatory and audit requirements, provide evidence and remediation for audits.</li><li>Talent &amp; organization: Build and develop IT teams, define roles and career paths, and foster partnerships with business leaders.</li><li>Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with CIO peers (CISO, CTO), finance, HR, legal, and business units to align IT capabilities with business needs.</li><li>Innovation &amp; emerging tech: Evaluate new technologies (AI, automation, edge, IoT) and run pilots to assess business applicability.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Experience: 10+ years in IT leadership; 5+ years in senior IT executive roles preferred.</li><li>Industry: Domain experience helpful depending on regulated industries (finance, healthcare, gov, retail).</li><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related; advanced degree or relevant certifications (CISSP, ITIL, PMP) preferred.</li><li>Skills:</li><li>IT strategy, governance, and architecture</li><li>Infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise systems experience (ERP/CRM)</li><li>Cybersecurity and risk management knowledge</li><li>Data governance and analytics enablement</li><li>Vendor management and contracting</li><li>IT financial planning and cost control</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication</li><li>Personal attributes: Strategic, trustworthy, collaborative, change-agent, and service-oriented.</li></ul>Success metrics (examples)<ul><li>IT service availability and mean time to resolution (MTTR)</li><li>Project delivery on time/budget and benefit realization</li><li>Cost per user or cost per application; IT spend as % of revenue</li><li>User satisfaction (employee NPS) and adoption rates for key tools</li><li>Time to provision services (onboarding/offboarding)</li><li>Security posture indicators (patch compliance, incident count/MTTR)</li><li>Compliance/audit findings and remediation velocity</li></ul>Reporting &amp; structure<ul><li>Reports to: CEO, CFO, or COO (varies by organization)</li><li>Direct reports: Head of Infrastructure, Head of Applications/ERP, Head of IT Operations/Service Desk, Head of Vendor Management, IT Program/PMO Lead</li><li>Works closely with: CISO, CTO, Head of Data, HR, Finance, Legal, and business unit leaders</li></ul>Compensation &amp; perks (sample)<ul><li>Competitive base salary + performance bonus; equity for senior roles</li><li>Benefits: health, retirement, flexible PTO, professional development, vendor/conference allowances</li></ul>Sample job-level variations<ul><li>Enterprise CIO: Strong governance, compliance, and vendor/ERP focus; manages large teams and budgets.</li><li>Mid-market CIO: Hands-on delivery, project oversight, vendor management, and alignment with business functions.</li><li>Small-company IT Lead (CIO-equivalent): Broad hands-on responsibility across infrastructure, apps, security, and vendor selection.</li></ul>Onboarding priorities (first 90 days)<ul><li>Audit IT landscape: inventory systems, contracts, risks, major incidents, and outstanding projects.</li><li>Stabilize critical services and remediate urgent security or availability gaps.</li><li>Deliver a 6&ndash;12 month IT roadmap tied to business priorities with clear deliverables, owners, and ROI.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED436.55 - AED1,221.54 per hourWork Location: In person

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

United Kingdom

<div>General Purpose The general purpose of this position is to protect company assets by ensuring compliance with internal control procedures and regulations. This role will report to the CFO and is responsible for ensuring the quality of internal controls and key financial processes across UNEX entities in UK, Continental Europe, Australia, India Singapore, South Africa, UAE, Japan Thailand, and Indonesia. It is highly visible across all legal entities and interfaces with Sales, Operations and IT teams. This role will focus on financial reporting and maintaining internal controls over management accounts and select operational processes, with the objective of ensuring effective risk mitigation and optimization of key business processes. 


Essential Duties and Responsibilities
<ul><li>Responsible for monthly close for international subsidiaries</li>
<li>Oversight and manage local accountants in multiple international offices</li>
<li>Responsible for overseeing local GAAP and statutory compliance with local authorities</li>
<li>Monitors and enforces share service agreements and intercompany recharges between related parties</li>
<li>Management of external audits across international offices</li>
<li>Monthly financial reporting to CFO, as well as other stakeholders</li>
<li>Cash management responsibilities with control emphasis on disbursement payments</li>
<li>Responsible for overseeing internal financial and operating controls, processes, and practices</li>
<li>Provide various business analysis reports for management team</li>
<li>Project-based assignments (e.g., standardization and automation of financial data and reports)</li>
<li>Conducting cost center and cost unit accounting, as well as contribution margin calculations</li>
<li>Production controlling in close collaboration with production departments</li></ul> 


Supervisory Responsibilities
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<li>Up to 5 direct reports</li></ul> 


Education/Experience Required
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<li>Thorough knowledge of audit procedures, including planning techniques, testing, and sampling methods, ability to analyze and gather facts on business processes</li>
<li>Strong accounting and analytical skills, able to prioritize and meet deadlines</li>
<li>5-10 years&rsquo; work experience in a similar management role, international experience is desired</li>
<li>A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in finance or accounting</li>
<li>Professional certifications (e.g.. CPA, Chartered Accountant)</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey accounting and financial information to department heads and stakeholders.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of accuracy and timeliness.</li>
<li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.</li></ul> 


Computer Skills Necessary
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<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.</li>
<li>Proficiency with financial systems; experience with SAP B1 preferred</li></ul> 


Physical Demands/Requirements
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<li>Sitting for prolonged periods of time</li></ul> 


Work Environment
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<li>Standard office environment of moderate noise level.</li>
<li>Normal work environment is in an office area.</li>
<li>Travel 10% of the time, visiting local international offices or corporate headquarters in New Jersey, USA</li>
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International Controller

PRIME MIDDL EAST FZE

Executive Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) &ndash; Gas IndustryLocation: Dubai/Sharjah/KSA (Jeddah &amp; Riyadh)Role Overview: As CEO, you will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, leadership, and operational performance of the company. You will oversee all aspects of the business&mdash;including commercial strategy, operations, finance, regulatory compliance, and market development&mdash;ensuring sustainable growth and stakeholder value.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Define and implement the company&rsquo;s vision, mission, and long-term strategic plan</li><li>Lead and manage executive and departmental teams to achieve business goals</li><li>Drive revenue growth through market expansion, partnerships, and diversification</li><li>Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and resource allocation</li><li>Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards</li><li>Build strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and government entities</li><li>Represent the company at industry events, forums, and high-level engagements</li></ul>Ideal Candidate Profile:<ul><li>Proven experience (10+ years) in senior leadership roles, preferably within the gas, oil &amp; energy, or industrial sectors</li><li>Strong knowledge of the Middle East market and regulatory environment</li><li>Strategic thinker with a hands-on leadership style</li><li>Exceptional communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills</li><li>Background in engineering, business management, or related fields (MBA preferred)</li><li>Demonstrated success in scaling operations and driving transformation</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive executive compensation package</li><li>Performance-based incentives and benefits</li><li>Opportunity to lead a respected, long-established industry player</li><li>Supportive board and ownership structure focused on growth and innovation</li></ul>How to Apply: Qualified and interested candidates are invited to send their detailed CV and a cover letter to hrd@primeco.ae with the subject line: &ldquo;CEO Application&rdquo;.Confidentiality is assured throughout the selection process.Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, FresherApplication Question(s):<ul><li>how many years of Oil/Gas Industry do you have?</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>75% (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Founder, CEO

Richemont

<div>
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Executive Operations &amp; Scheduling
 
 
 
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 Manage and optimize the CFO&rsquo;s calendar, ensuring effective prioritization and coordination with Maisons, regional teams, and HQ in Geneva.
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 Plan and coordinate all business travel, including itineraries, logistics, and stakeholder alignment.
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 Organize MEIAT visits for HQ and Maison leadership, ensuring a professional and seamless guest experience (agendas, meetings, transportation, coordination with HQ EAs).
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 Schedule and coordinate all major regional governance and leadership forums, including:
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 MEIA Board Meetings (2x annually)
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 MEIA BU Meeting (1x annually)
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 Regional Townhalls (2x annually)
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 Market Business Reviews
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 Monthly direct report meetings
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 Finance Townhalls (2x annually)
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 Top 30 Quarterly Meetings
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 Annual conferences and strategic offsites
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 Maintain and proactively update the annual Finance calendar of key deliverables, milestones, and events.
 
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 Strategic Business support
 
 
 
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 Prepare reports, briefing notes, and written or verbal correspondence on behalf of the CFO.
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 Draft and refine PowerPoint presentations in collaboration with relevant departments (e.g., Board, BU, and strategic reviews).
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 Produce meeting minutes and follow‑up actions where required.
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 Develop templates, documents, and materials to support CFO initiatives.
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 Serve as custodian of corporate documents, ensuring proper filing, version control, and confidentiality.
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 Manage sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion.
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 Coordinate couriers, mail, and document flow as needed.
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 Oversee the department&rsquo;s T&amp;E budget and UAE Finance budget, ensuring alignment with Finance and Procurement guidelines.
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 Submit the CFO&rsquo;s expense reports in a timely manner and validate compliance of direct reports&rsquo; expenses in Concur.
 
 
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 Office &amp; employee coordination
 
 
 
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 Act as a communication bridge between the CFO and direct reports, regional Finance teams, Maisons, and HQ stakeholders.
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 Prepare internal communications, memos, and announcements on behalf of the CFO.
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 Maintain and update the Finance organizational chart proactively.
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 Support the organization of team meetings, workshops, and team‑building activities.
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 Ensure smooth coordination across the Finance community, fostering collaboration and alignment.
 
 
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 Internal Communication &amp; Stakeholder Management
 
 
 
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 Serve as a key point of contact for directors, assistants, and cross‑functional teams at regional and international levels.
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 Facilitate information flow between the CFO, regional markets, Maisons, and HQ.
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 Support the planning and logistics of Finance talent programs, including the Finance Accelerator.
 
 
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 Promote collaboration and cohesion across the regional Finance network
 
 
 
 Project management
 
 
 
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 Lead and coordinate special projects and regional initiatives at the direction of the CFO.
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 Support the planning and execution of regional events, corporate programs, and cross‑functional projects.
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 Ensure timely follow‑up, stakeholder alignment, and high‑quality delivery of assigned initiatives.
 
 
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 JOB PROFILE
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required.
 
 
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 Experience
 
 
 
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 8&ndash;10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership, ideally in a multinational or complex organizational environment.
 
 
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 Technical Skills
 
 
 
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 Fluent in English; French is an advantage.
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 Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
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 Strong understanding of AI platforms and ability to effectively prompt and leverage AI tools for productivity, communication, and workflow optimization.
 
 
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 Personal Competencies
 
 
 
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 Exemplary professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
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 Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
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 Strong communication skills and executive presence.
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 Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and manage ambiguity.
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 Strong team spirit and ability to build trusted relationships across all levels.
 
 
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 Comfortable navigating last‑minute changes and high‑pressure situations with composure.
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Executive Assistant to CFO

EYE LEVEL  UAE A3 LEARNING CENTRE

Job Title: Chief Accountant / Senior AccountantReport to: Head of departmentLocation: Dubai, UAEJob Summary: The Chief / Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing accounting &amp; book keeping for the organization, ensuring correctness, accuracy, timely updating and compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role is primarily to ensure accurate and timely updating &amp; financial reporting.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee and manage day-to-day operations in the accounting department.</li><li>Ensure timely updating with accuracy &amp; correctness in reporting, including monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements and other reporting as required.</li><li>Oversee AR, AP, all reconciliations, payroll, accruals &amp; amortizations etc.</li><li>Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures with controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best industry practices.</li><li>Manage accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and tax filings.</li><li>Conduct scrutiny, reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with VAT and other tax regulations.</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff.</li><li>Coordinate and complete annual audits.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification (ACCA).</li><li>Professional accounting certification / qualification preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior role, preferably within the UAE.</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.</li><li>Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, Power Query / Power BI.</li><li>Analytical &amp; problem-solving skills, attention to detail.</li><li>Strong leadership and team management abilities.</li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills.</li></ul>Preferred Skills:<ul><li>Experience with VAT and knowledge about corporate tax in the UAE.</li><li>Familiarity with financial reporting standards and compliance requirements.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.</li></ul>Interested candidates please share your updated CV to ads.groupfze@gmail.com with subject line &quot;Chief Accountant&quot;.Job Type: Full-timeApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Do you hold a Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Accounting: 4 years (Required)</li></ul>

Chief Accountant

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