senior accountant

accounts assistant

financial analyst

financial controller

general accountant

head of finance

Calvin James Recruitment

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  We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead the financial strategy and operations of a growing organization in Abu Dhabi. This role is critical in guiding financial direction, ensuring long-term sustainability, and driving business performance.
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   Key Responsibilities:
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   Develop and execute financial strategies that align with organizational goals.
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   Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring to support executive decision-making.
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   Oversee monthly accounting, reporting, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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   Manage working capital, billing, and collections to optimize cash flow.
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   Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and safeguard company assets.
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   Drive process improvements, financial transformation, and system enhancements.
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   Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team.
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   Partner with senior executives, auditors, investors, and regulators to provide insights and influence key business decisions.
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (mandatory).
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   Professional certifications such as
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   10&ndash;15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 5&ndash;7 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Finance Director, VP of Finance).
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   Proven track record in strategic financial planning, governance, risk management, and compliance.
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   Experience leading financial transformation and implementing best practices.
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   Background in multinational or highly regulated industries (healthcare, finance, or manufacturing) is an advantage.
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   Strong interpersonal, leadership, and analytical decision-making skills.
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Head of Finance

PROMPT Holding

<ul><li>Prepare and present financial forecasts, budgets, and performance reports to the executive team.</li><li>Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's objectives.</li><li>Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed.</li><li>Manage cashflow strategies and banking relationships to optimize returns</li><li>Evaluate and manage financial aspects of new projects, including feasibility studies and funding requirements.</li><li>Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and financial performance.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with local regulations and standards.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, bookkeeping, and VAT filings.</li><li>Stay updated with local and international accounting standards and regulations (e.g., IFRS, Corporate Tax).</li><li>Conduct regular financial audits and implement corrective actions as necessary.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and guide team members, creating a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.</li><li>Set performance objectives, provide regular feedback, and support professional development.</li><li>Collaborate with other department heads to support overall company goals and objectives.</li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in accounting. Certificates such as CPA and CMA is a plus.</li><li>Experience in Construction/Contracting is preferred.</li><li>10+ years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, with at least 6 years in a supervisory role.</li><li>Proficiency in accounting software and advanced skills in Microsoft excel, and dashboard presentation.</li><li>Strong knowledge of local and international accounting standards and tax regulations.</li><li>Fluency in English is mandatory.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Ability to commute/relocate:</p><ul><li>Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>What is your notice period?</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Accounts and Finance: 10 years (Preferred)</li><li>Construction/Contracting: 4 years (Preferred)</li></ul>

New York University

<div>Position Summary:
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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Senior Finance Manager reporting to the Head of Academic Resource Management and Fiscal Affairs.</div><div></div><div><br>
Under the direction of the Head of Academic Resource Management and Fiscal Affairs, provides professional financial guidance for all funds within the Provost&rsquo;s jurisdiction. As a senior member of the Academic Resource Management and Fiscal Affairs team, the Senior Finance Manager will support the Head of Academic Resource Management and Fiscal Affairs in providing key financial analysis and recommendations aligned to support the strategic focus and mission of the units and divisions under the Provost&rsquo;s Office.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Senior Finance Manager will facilitate all financial activities, not limited to, but including budget planning and associated administrative tasks, to ensure best practices and processes are in place to maximize compliance with all internal and external policies and regulations. The Senior Finance Manager will ensure financial support is available to meet the needs of all stakeholders. The Senior Finance Manager will liaise with all members of the Provost&rsquo;s teams as well as the Vice Provosts, Divisional Deans, Faculty members, Divisional administrative staff as well as the Financial Affairs Team. The Senior Finance Manager may have some supervisory responsibility within the Fiscal Affairs team.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilites:</b></div><div></div><div><i><br>
Financial Management</i></div><ul><li>
Responsible for sound financial operations and coordination of activities in academic fiscal affairs, ensuring these functions are aligned to support the strategic focus &amp; mission of the departments across all funds</li><li>
Is a key resource person offering professional financial guidance to the administrative heads and fosters an excellent working relationship with leadership, faculty, researchers, and the Provost&rsquo;s units at large</li><li>
Provides direction and oversight to the divisions, faculty, and staff for the application of all internal and external financial policies &amp; procedures, ensuring consistency and compliance across all departments</li><li>
Prepares and reviews financial statements with the budget holders to ensure the strategic direction of the units is on track and, when necessary, addresses potential over-expenditure situations</li><li>
Conduct regular analysis of financial metrics, delivering insights and recommendations for improvement</li><li>
Assisting the Head of Academic Resource Management and Fiscal Affairs and working closely with the Financial Services Office on ad hoc requests and future financial planning with the Budget &amp; Financial Planning Office</li><li>
Assists with financial data for ad hoc requests and reports from stakeholders within the Provost&rsquo;s office, Division, and Finance &amp; Budget Office</li><li>
Provide timely management reports/slide decks on budgets, actuals, and available balances</li><li>
Monitors Endowments and gifts regularly to ensure appropriate spending practices</li><li>
Assess procedures and processes to continuously implement best practices to streamline and standardize all aspects of financial management</li><li>
Learns local departmental processes and assesses procedures to continuously implement best practices to streamline and standardize all aspects of financial management</li><li>
Collaborate regularly with the Finance &amp; Budget offices to identify and implement best practices and to provide a standardization of services across all units and divisions under the Provost that ensures compliance and efficiency</li><li>
Act as Approver/Reviewer for various financial transactions, including purchases, Advances &amp; Expense Reimbursements, Accounts Receivable/Recoveries /Deposits, PCard approvals, Budget Modifications and Journal Entries</li><li>
Facilitate the opening and sign off on new chartfields and maintenance. Working with the Head, liaise with the Controller to establish special purpose funds as needed</li><li>
Act as a resource to employees within the Provost&rsquo;s units. Conduct &ldquo;walk-throughs&rdquo; regularly to have a &ldquo;pulse&rdquo; on Provost&rsquo;s units and Divisions' activities &amp; issues</li><li>
Analyzes current and potential problems and recommends solutions for vetting and approval</li><li>
Initiate regular meetings with budget holders in the provost&rsquo;s office and managers to review financial status and priorities of activities and projects within each unit</li><li>
Engage in regular meetings with other functional areas within the Provost&rsquo;s jurisdiction with regard to funding sources, processes, and issues</li><li>
Responsible for ensuring a Documentation Retention system is established according to best practices and maintained using solid controls, processes, and systems to build reliability and efficiencies within its activities</li><li>
May be required to supervises members of the Finance Team within the office as needed</li></ul><div><i>
Budget Management (all operating and non-operating funds)</i></div><ul><li>
Supporting the Head of Academic Resource Management and Fiscal Affairs and working with the Assistant Director in the budget management process</li><li>
Assist in the development of the annual budget for the Provost office and its respective units in coordination with the academic department heads, following the University budget planning timelines and processes across all funds</li><li>
Support consolidating and submitting the provost divisional budget to the central budget office</li><li>
Assist with the preparation, allocation, and monitoring of academic budgets, including Budget load, analysis of expenditure trends, and projection of income and expenses; reviewing salary and non-salary budgets and expenses, initiating budget adjustments, assessing departmental budget requests, and making appropriate recommendations</li><li>
Facilitate the budget owners' responsibility to respect the fiscal year&rsquo;s budget constraints by implementing processes and providing strong financial variance analysis reports, as needed</li><li>
Collaborate with departments to accurately reflect budgetary needs and priorities in planning. Assist with the administration of the budget for academic units in coordination with the academic department administrators; Provide guidance to academic departments on budget planning, expenditure tracking, and financial forecasting</li><li>
Administer the unit budgets to promote effective resource allocation; Conduct regular financial analysis to assess the fiscal health of academic programs</li><li>
Analyze budget variances and suggest budget modifications when necessary</li><li>
Ensure expenses are allocated to the most appropriate funding sources to ensure compliance with grant, legislative, and institutional rules and regulations</li><li>
Regularly assess budgetary processes and make recommendations to ensure alignment with institutional goals</li><li>
In collaboration with the Finance and Budget Office, assist with necessary reports to facilitate budget consolidation and budget review</li><li>
Assist the Planning Team in facilitating and coordinating the Annual Planning &amp; Budget Process (APB) for the office of the Provost and the Academic Divisions; consolidate the APB submission for review and incorporation in the annual budget submission Budget Position funding monitoring</li><li>
Working with the Head of Academic Resource Management and Fiscal Affairs and in conjunction with the Office of Academic Appointments (OAA) and the Provost&rsquo;s SME, implement procedures to ensure appropriate funding sources are charged and processes are in place to track financial partnerships with the research institutes</li><li>
Work in close collaboration with the Office of Academic Appointments on the divisional faculty hiring plan and ensure the timely issuance of offer letters and awards as per the approved faculty hiring plan</li><li>
Acts as advisor to the OAA and SME for funding availability before creating/posting/offering new and unfilled positions</li><li>
Works with OAA to determine adjunct needs and funding requirements while respecting current budget availability and policy before posting positions</li><li>
Monitor salary expenditures to ensure appropriate funding sources are used. Identify available funding for leave replacement costs, overtime, and miscellaneous costs for staff. Ensure salary and other recoveries are collected</li></ul><div><i>
Monitoring and Compliance</i></div><ul><li>
Works closely with the Head of Academic Resource Management and Fiscal Affairs and Assistant Director to implement a Document Retention system for clients of the units under the Provost</li><li>
Responsible for validating all expenses for eligibility and compliance with external Sponsors and/or University policies, procedures, and regulations as applicable</li><li>
Regularly monitors practices and local processes to ensure documentation meets external and internal documentation requirements</li><li>
Communicate University policies &amp; procedures to promote compliance with all applicable regulations</li><li>
System and access control &ndash; monitor to ensure all financial access is consistent and effectively set up</li><li>
Recommend changes as necessary</li><li>
Identify processes that do not adhere to proper segregation of duties practices and recommend improvements</li><li>
Ensure routine tasks and necessary control reports are properly scheduled</li><li>
Other general monitoring, as required</li></ul><div><i>
Communication and Training</i></div><ul><li>
Develop and maintain a communication plan with all clients (Unit Heads, Divisional Deans, Faculty, and local administrative staff)</li><li>
Communicate and collaborate regularly with the Provost&rsquo;s Office, Divisional Offices, and Financial and Budget Office to ensure that goals and objectives are aligned and that information and record-keeping are complete, consistent, and transparent to all</li><li>
Network and collaborate in regular meetings with other groups to exchange best practices, tools, communication plans, and training tips for promoting standardized processes within all departments</li><li>
Liaise with appropriate central units with regard to the proper interpretation of policies &amp; procedures to ensure compliance with rules and regulations</li><li>
Provide guidance and training to local users/members on financial affairs and policy implementation to ensure best practices are followed for financial transactions, including Expense Reimbursements, PCards, etc</li><li>
Provide training and support to roll out new systems or tools</li><li>
Coordinate learning, collaborative/one-on-one training to the user community impacted by new or modified University policies and systems</li><li>
Act as a temporary replacement and training resource for other Financial Service Team members across the Provost&rsquo;s Office</li><li>
Develop and maintain topic-specific training material and conduct training sessions for administrative and academic staff as needed</li></ul><div><i>
Strategic management/ functions</i></div><ul><li>
Supporting and contributing to strategic initiatives of the Provost&rsquo;s Office (encompassing the units and Division under the Provost), including but not limited to participation in specific strategic workgroups as well as ongoing discussions and initiatives</li><li>
Assists in identifying revenue generating opportunities, prepares the financials of the business plans and offers recommendations to the Head to be presented to stakeholders</li><li>
Identifies/creates processes and aligns resources to accomplish key objectives</li><li>
Clearly conveys and assigns clear accountability for important objectives, deadlines, and expectations</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications:
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Required Education:</b>
</div><ul><li>Undergraduate Degree</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Education:</b></div><ul><li>
Major in Finance or Accounting</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
Continuing professional education in accounting, finance, data management, or research administration</li><li>
Experience in generating reports of portfolios of multiple programs for senior management and funding agencies</li><li>
Experience with budget development &amp; reports for sponsored research grants</li><li>
Demonstrated experience developing and monitoring large complex budgets</li><li>
Preferred 3-4 years of experience in an equivalent combination of budget administration, accounting, financial administration and implementing policies and procedures in higher education</li><li>
Proven ability to manage funds effectively, with demonstrated experience in developing, overseeing, and monitoring large, complex, and detailed budgets</li><li>
Experience in developing complex financial projections and sponsor reports</li><li>
Exceptional technical, accounting, and communication. Full competence and high-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel is essential</li><li>
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Interpersonal skills with diverse populations at all levels in a professional manner</li><li>
Ability to quickly learn and understand University policies and procedures, and disseminate information to faculty and staff regarding pre and post award management</li><li>
Service-oriented, entrepreneurial, creative. Able to liaise with all levels of staff, and professors</li><li>
Ability to work independently, under supervision, and as part of a team with minimum direction or supervision</li><li>
Ability to work effectively with other administrative offices of the university, in particular Finance, Budget and Office of Academic Appointments</li><li>
Willingness to work flexible hours at times to ensure an effective working relationship between New York and Abu Dhabi offices</li></ul><br>
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Additional Information:
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NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU&rsquo;s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.</div></div>

Senior Finance Manager - Academic Administration & Planning

IMKAN Properties

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  The Development Manager shall be responsible for the execution of a portfolio of projects under their assignment. Responsibilities consist of supervising and completing all activities associated with project development as well as providing oversight to the Business Development and Finance team with prospect review and due diligence for new opportunities in the market.
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  The Development Manager reports to the Head of Development in the current structure.
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  The Development Manager will work closely with the Legal, Development, Projects, Finance and Marketing. The Development Manager will also liaise with many external vendors in relation to consultancy and construction activities.
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   Principal Accountabilities &ndash; Development &amp; Project Management
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   Lead land acquisition campaigns, negotiate contracts, easements, and right-of-way agreements.
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   Manage stakeholder communications including landowners, consultants, contractors, communities, and government authorities.
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   Coordinate consultants (environmental, engineering, legal, etc.) and oversee permitting, approvals, and regulatory compliance.
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   Negotiate key project agreements (e.g., road use, conditional permits, tax incentives) and manage pre-construction activities.
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   Monitor project budgets, schedules, risks, and provide status reports for management decision-making.
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   Support business development by evaluating market opportunities, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
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   Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, finance, legal, construction) to ensure seamless project execution.
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   University degree with professional certification (MRICS/MCIOB or equivalent).
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   Minimum 15 years&rsquo; experience in end-to-end development management.
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   Proven track record in delivering complex real estate projects across the full lifecycle.
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   Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
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   High level of numeracy, literacy, and fluency in English.
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   Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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   Ability to manage heavy workloads and work effectively within a team.
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Development Manager

Boskalis

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How you can make your mark</b></h3><p>
You will make your mark as accountant at our Abu Dhabi branch office. You will be part of our finance shared service centre (FSSC), Supporting Administration worldwide in the various area of Accounts.</p><p>
You will be working from our Abu Dhabi office and will be part of our Abu Dhabi finance team, consisting of around 65 people from different backgrounds. You will be involved in processes from record to record, procurement to pay, master data and other general finance related tasks.</p><p><b>
Your responsibilities as an Accountant are
</b></p><ul><li>Assisting projects worldwide by providing finance support.</li><li>
Managing all financial transactions, from record to report.</li><li>
Invoice processing, checking, and cost coding.</li><li>
Liaise with various business units and project sites to providing continuous support.</li><li>
Making specifications, reconciliations, and analysis on various aspects in the accounts.</li></ul><p><b>
Your qualities
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You can make your mark as accountant if you have:</p><ul><li>
At least 2 years&rsquo; relevant work experience, preferably in a multinational company, multicultural environment.</li><li>
A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in finance or accounting.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills in English both written and verbal.</li><li>
An organized and analytical way of working.</li><li>
Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning Software (preferred Infor LN, Basware).</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
We offer</b></h3><p><b>
What you can expect</b></p><ul><li>
Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realize your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities.</li><li>
Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your online onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Boskalis!</li></ul><p><b>
Extra information</b></p><ul><li>
Your team: You will be part of the FSSC Abu Dhabi team, and you will also work closely together with the head office corporate finance team and the project team.</li><li>
Where you will work: You will work from our beautiful office in Abu Dhabi.</li><li>
Fulltime/ part- time job: The position of accountant is a fulltime job.</li><li>
Procedure: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the Abu Dhabi office. Once it&rsquo;s clear we&rsquo;re a good match, we&rsquo;ll make you an offer &ndash; and look forward to welcoming you to the company.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About Boskalis</b></h3><p>
Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.<br>
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Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Interested?</b></h3><p><b>
Want to know more?</b></p><p>
We are more than happy to answer your questions about the accountant role. Please contact Catherine Buenaagua, corporate recruiter via our careers page.</p><p><b>
Interested?</b> Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.</p><p><b>
Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies
</b></p><p>We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.</p><p>
LI- CB1</p></div>

Accountant

RTC-1 Employment Services

The Role
<br><b>Job Description:</b> ? Lead and oversee the bank’s overall compliance framework, with a strong focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risk management. ? Ensure full compliance with UAE Federal laws and Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) regulations. ? Monitor and manage AML-related risks across all business units and subsidiaries. ? Facilitate coordination with Central Bank, government bodies, and correspondent banks for AML-related matters and information sharing
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Requirements
<br><b>Position Title:</b> Head of Compliance – Islamic Bank Employment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 48K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE About the Client: A global leader in Islamic banking across the MENA having its branches within UAE. Qualifications: ? Open to bilingual professionals, with preference for Arabic & English. ? Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Commerce/Banking Diploma ACIB/CAIB or in any relevant field, preferably with ACAMS, ACA, or equivalent certifications ? At least 10 years’ of progressive experience in Corporate & Retail Banking, with strong expertise in Operations and Compliance Leadership ? Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and compliance tools/systems.
<br><br>
About the company
<br>RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.

Head of Compliance – Islamic Bank

Aldar Academies

<div><p>As a key member of the HQ senior operations team, the Executive &ndash; Operations will oversee key HQ functions and support relevant HQ and school operational leads throughout the year to ensure the entire department functions are efficient, well supported and coordinated across all key stakeholders leading on departmental initiatives as required.
</p><p>The incumbent will continuously strive to exceed internal &amp; external customer expectations, capitalising the economic profit and return on capital investment, while embracing the Aldar Education Core Values.
</p><p>To embody the values, vision and ethos of Aldar Education and assist the Operations team in implementing process and policy which will ensure high quality and successful outcomes.</p></div>
<br><div><p><b>Minimum Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li>Minimum High school diploma / degree of higher education; or
</li><li>Related industry qualification, of graduate level, for the assigned functional area(s).
</li><li>Certificate of Facilities Management / NEBOSH or IOSH preferable.
</li></ul><p><b>Minimum Experience
</b></p><ul><li>At least 2 years&rsquo; experience in a mid-level position within an education or service oriented industry.
</li></ul><p><b>Job Specific Knowledge &amp; Skills
</b></p><ul><li>Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
</li><li>Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel &amp; Power Point).
</li><li>Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
</li><li>Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
</li><li>Organizational ability, of self and others.
</li><li>Forethought and forward planning (particularly as this relates to local Government compliance matters).
</li><li>Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
</li><li>Good interpersonal skills and supervisory skills.
</li><li>Commercial acumen.
</li><li>Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.</li></ul></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Lead on assignments as allocated by the HQ Operational leads throughout the year through demand cycles to ensure that each central department is well represented and has available capacity to offer exceptional service to school employees.
</li><li>Support on the monitoring of budgets for both HQ OPEX and CAPEX requirements, compiling regular reporting for the Director and relevant Group Heads.
</li><li>Lead, develop and manage the database for all operational and safety policies and service guidelines.
</li><li>Lead the operational license process, Managing and tracking the database and ensure timely renewals and compliance across the group.
</li><li>Support HQ in administration duties and document control, ensuring a streamlined and efficient process.
</li><li>Support Group Head of School Operations in team culture and development, identifying methods to improve collaboration and unity.
</li><li>Lead as a point of contact for school based OSM&rsquo;s, troubleshooting, queries, concerns and support requests to ensure the correct support is provided for the correct department.
</li><li>To lead, as allocated, on the HQ operations departmental initiatives for suitability and environmental impact.
</li></ul><p><b>General Operations
</b></p><ul><li>Manage the online storage and tracking of issued policies, systems, processes, and student safeguarding measure as issued by Group Head of Departments made available to all school operations teams.
</li><li>Support the school review process with support of Operational Group Heads, Group Head of School Review and OSMs, in order to capture overall compliance status at each school, identify gaps, resolve issues and create an effective dashboard for reporting and audit purposes.
</li><li>Lead the operational licensing process across the group, liaising with OSMs and promote proactiveness and a clear process to ensure timely renewals and overall compliance.
</li><li>To lead on the implementation stage of projects as assigned by the Group Head of School Operations acting as the assigned point of contact for HQ operations.
</li></ul><p><b>Leadership &amp; Management
</b></p><ul><li>Support the Operational Group Heads and OSM&rsquo;s to ensure high standards of service are maintained throughout the
</li><li>School and that both internal and external employees provide an effective service culture.
</li><li>Professionally offering challenge and fact led opinion on decision making in relation to risk mitigation, for the benefit of the wider Aldar Education group.
</li></ul><p><b>Finance, Commercial &amp; Procurement
</b></p><ul><li>To develop and track relevant categories of HQ OPEX/CAPEX budgets and expenditure and ensure best value and service in relation to operations and building standards is received at all times.
</li><li>Ensure purchasing policy and the Delegation of Authority (DOA) processes and procedures are followed at all times.
</li><li>Oversee the operational element to schools of procurement function, including systems, payments, deliveries, and quality assurance, management of the department administration coordinator in this area.
</li></ul><p><b>Relationship &amp; Stakeholder Management
</b></p><ul><li>Through the compliance process, support schools in ensuring they are fully compliant with local government authority regulations to safeguard against fines of any nature as a result of non-renewal of contracts at school level.
</li><li>Ensure all internal and external audits are effectively co-ordinated and that actions arising from such audits are completed in a timely and appropriate manner.
</li><li>Manage reporting and status update reviews from department leads for the Director of Operations as requested.
</li></ul><p><b>Health, Safety &amp; Environment
</b></p><ul><li>Support the Group Head of Operational Risk to ensure high standards of HSE are maintained throughout the schools and that they provide an effective safety culture.
</li><li>Act as an advisor to OSMs in schools on how to support compliance with current Health &amp; Safety legislation and/or service guidelines and policies as issued by Aldar Education HQ, developing, and challenging where necessary.
</li><li>To support each school within the group in establishing specific health, safety and environmental related aims and objectives and ensuring that they are delivered within the required timelines.
</li><li>To lead and support a culture of &lsquo;no hurt, no harm&rsquo; through pro-active and pragmatic risk based decision making.</li></ul></div>

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