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Gulf University Bahrain

Under general supervision, manages the public relations activities of public events. Maintains positive relations with the public, the press, and electronic media. Develops and oversees the delivery of all publications, press and media communications, calendars, special promotions, and general information on related activities and events.Duties:<ul><li>Develops and maintains a comprehensive list of press, media, and community communication mediums; writes, produces, and distributes press kits, feature stories, calendar listings, and other items for all sponsored events.</li><li>Conducts media relations efforts; establishes and maintains contacts with key media personnel; develops and implements press conferences, photo sessions, and press/media events.</li><li>Assists in the development of and manages production and delivery of publications, including season brochures, flyers, posters, direct mail promotions, calendars, and other marketing support materials; writes, designs, and produces materials as required.</li><li>Assists in the development and implementation of a variety of special events and promotional activities.</li><li>Develops and manages a promotional display and signage program.</li><li>Assists with sales and market analysis of public relations programs.</li><li>Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications:Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:<ul><li>Knowledge of public relations, communication principles, media, direct mail, and marketing techniques.</li><li>Knowledge of publishing procedures and requirements, including desktop publishing.</li><li>Ability to plan, organizes, and coordinates media activities and promotional events.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.</li></ul>Ability to create, composes, and edits written materials.Job Types: Full-time, ContractWork Location: In person

Public Relation

Apex Group Ltd

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 The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world&rsquo;s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.
 
 
 Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.
 
 
 That&rsquo;s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply &lsquo;empower&rsquo; you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
 
 
 Take the lead and we&rsquo;ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.
 
 
 For our business, for clients, and for you
 
 
 
 Transfer Agency - AVP
 
 
 
 Role Location: Bahrain/Manama
 
 
 Department: Operations, Transfer Agency
 
 
 Employment Type: Full Time
 
 
 
 About Apex
 
 
 
 The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world&rsquo;s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.
 
 
 Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.
 
 
 That&rsquo;s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply &lsquo;empower&rsquo; you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
 
 
 Take the lead and we&rsquo;ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.
 
 
 For our business, for clients, and for you
 
 
 
 Our Services: Investor Due Diligence
 
 
 
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 AML screening to ensure investor compliance with money laundering
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 All Investor Types Considered (individual, nominee, entities, trusts, partnerships etc.|)
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 Collection and Identification of Beneficial Owners and Shareholders
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 Upfront and ongoing screening of investor and associated parties (UBOs, directors, trustees etc.)
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 PEP identification and Reporting Registration and Static Data:
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 Maintain Investor Registers, including all static data such as address, emails, PEP, investor risk classification and tracking of KYC renewal date under Continuous Monitoring Program.
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 Distribute Investor Communications/ mailings via manual email, portal or system generated Dealing &amp; Cash:
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 Receive and Process Subscriptions, Redemptions, Transfers, and Switches
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 Approve bank information for wires
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 Match money received to money in the bank
 
 
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 Reconciliations:
 
 
 
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 Reconcile money movements related to subscriptions, redemptions, switches and distribution
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 Investigate reconciliation breaks
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 Chase for missing monies related to partial or unsettled payments
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 Ensure custodians/ distributors are all reconciled by the end of each month
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Reporting:
 
 
 
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 Client Reporting via e-mail or system generated or Portal (PFS Paxus, Apex Connect, E-front, Investment Caf&eacute;)
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 Fund Manager reporting: missing docs, AML status of investors, estimated/confirmed cash flows
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 Investor Reporting: NAV statements, Contract notes confirmation subscription/ redemption, Capital Calls, Dividend distribution notices or any other communication requested by Board of Directors/ Investment Managers
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 Custodian/ distributor reporting: Fund settle CNs, access to accounts for ClearStream, Allfunds and more
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 Family Office reporting: Updating FO investor accounts Tax, FATCA/CRS:
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 Collection of relevant FATCA/CRS forms
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 TIN and GIIN verification
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 Job Description- Transfer Agency AVP
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 Tax declaration collection
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 Defining tax status of every investor in system apexgroup.com 3
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Role Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Working individually and as part of a team to cover an assigned set of funds as a knowledgeable and professional point of contact for fund investors, fund managers and internal teams regarding fund documentation, investor registries and AML/KYC processing.
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 Possess good understanding and knowledge of AML/KYC laws and guidelines set out by appropriate MENA Regulators, CIMA and Apex AML Policies (If it&rsquo;s an internal hire) and adhere to these established policies, procedure and controls
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 Knowledge of Bermuda and BVI AML/KYC laws will be an added advantage
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 Should have knowledge of the all the Transfer Agency functions including AML/KYC and investor onboarding, Share Registry Dealings, Metrosoft screening, Payments, FATCA/CRS filings etc.
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 Should coordinate with the appropriate operations and CRM teams involved in order to ensure tasks are completed
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 Possess a basic Understanding of Fund structures - share classes vs. series and understand the NAV per share so as to enable publishing the correct prices to various pricing vendors such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Morning Star etc.
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 Basic understanding of accounting related to subscriptions, redemptions, distributions and ensure investor communications are released in line with procedures and deadlines are met
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 Establish a good relationship with FA teams and establish the workflow/procedures to ensure the FA team is updated at all times in relation to any TA activity to be included in the NAV
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 Responsible for Fund audits in relation to any TA related PBC requirements
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 Have a good command on the English language and possess good written and communication skills. Understanding of Arabic (written and speaking) will be an added advantage.
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 Possess good email etiquettes as the candidate will be communicating with the investors and clients
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 Confident in communicating with investors and handle any situations that arise in line with Apex&rsquo;s policies
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 Should be able to read and understand and provide comments on the TA related aspects in a Funds PPM including coordinating with the Corporate Secretary for any waivers, Board Resolutions required in relation to any TA activity.
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 Maintain knowledge of assigned funds, fund timelines, deal documentation and related processes.
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 Understand workflows and organize responsibilities and priorities to meet and manage deadlines with exceptional attention to detail and follow through.
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 Participate in special projects as assigned, including automation efforts, enhanced controls, system testing and client research.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Required Experience
 
 
 
 Overall, 5-7 years of experience with a minimum of 3 years&rsquo; experience in Transfer Agency role
 
 
 Minimum of 2 years of experience at team leader/managerial role (for AVP role)
 
 
 
 What you will get in return:
 
 
 
 A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory
 
 
 The ability to define a function of the Apex Business in State of Qatar
 
 
 Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline.
 
 
 Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global product line.
 
 
 The opportunity to innovate, improve process and really make a difference.
 
 
 Additional information:
 
 
 We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made based on skills, qualifications and experiences.
 
 
 We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.
 
 
 For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/
 
 
 
 Disclaimer:
 
 Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.
 
 
 Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.
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Transfer Agency - AVP

Virtu Thinko

Direct Responsibilities<ul><li>Understand what the business does and how it does it</li><li>To collect, understand, and transmit the business or functional support requirements for the project/request/incident, and to translate these into functional specifications and detailed test plans.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to identify bsuiness requirements related to banking applications within the organizations.</li><li>To analyse and document business processes and to involve end users in all the project/request/incident resolution phases.</li><li>To design the business cases hand by hand with users and required central teams covering the complete cycle of operations and IT processes.</li><li>To document workflows and results of business analysis and obtain sign-off from client on the specifications.</li><li>To document the systems and functional processes making it easy for the new comers to understand the system.</li><li>To collect, understand, and transmit the business or functions support requirements for the project, and to translate these into functional specifications and detailed test plans.</li><li>Ensure a smooth integration and implementation of new standards petals (systems) following the standard methodologies.</li><li>To support the functionalities of all the banking production modules related to all business activities</li><li>Provide both functional and technical support to users in the region</li></ul>Expected Contributions<ul><li>Improves systems by studying current practices; designing modifications.</li><li>Recommend controls by identifying problems; writing improved procedures.</li><li>Coordinate with the production team the go-live/ installation of solutions on production following all the guidelines and processes</li><li>To support the functional operations of all standard and non-standard application systems according to the business needs of the organization.</li><li>End user training and support</li><li>To plan, execute, monitor, control and manage IT projects</li><li>To establish a planning taking into account all the project aspects (Functional and technical)</li><li>To manage day to day change requests in relation to the project plans to ensure agreed deadlines are met</li><li>To follow up activities and produce regular project / requests status to its management progress against outstanding, status, resource requirements, issues, risks and dependencies</li><li>To coordinate tasks of the different projects actors (internally &amp; externally)</li><li>To execute the User Acceptance Tests scenarios and technically test scripts</li><li>To prepare new application, enhancement, decommissioning obsolete application, documentation and User Guides related to the project.</li><li>Adhere to company and project standards and guidelines.</li><li>Adhere to IT security standards and guidelines.</li><li>When being a resource in a project, coordinate with the Project Managers in handling the assigned project tasks.</li><li>Stay updated with relevant regulations, laws, and industry standards affecting business and banking tools including sanction tools.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 12 monthsPay: BD800.000 - BD2,000.000 per monthWork Location: In person

Regional IT Business Analyst/PM

Canonical

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 We are hiring a Software Engineer to develop, test and release improvements to the Ubuntu on public clouds.
 
 
 The quality and stability of the Ubuntu is critically important, since it's available on every public cloud. You'll work with teams across Canonical working on Ubuntu team, alongside major cloud partners to develop, test and release improvements to the Ubuntu cloud images. You will also be a voice in communication with our users, ensuring their needs are met.
 
 
 This role requires quality-oriented software engineering in Python and a focus on software interoperability over a vast range of target releases and environments. Excellent Python skills are a key requirement, with previous contributions to open source Python projects being an advantage. This role involves creating and managing Ubuntu images; therefore, experience in configuring apt, and knowledge of deb packaging and general system administration is advantageous in this role.
 
 
 Applicants should be passionate about the Ubuntu project and its values and about building tools that are used by millions of people around the world. A personal interest and emphasis on quality, thinking of edge cases, ease of use, documentation, and careful community coordination is important. Ubuntu is used for all kinds of users, from mission-critical environments to hobbyist Ubuntu users; applicants should be ready to work with the whole spectrum of end users and help guide engineering best practices with all of them in mind.
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
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 Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
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 Write high quality code, with unit and functional tests, to create new features
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 Debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them
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 Review code produced by other engineers
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 Discuss ideas and investigate to find good solutions
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 Work from home, with global travel 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 <ul>
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 You love technology and working with brilliant people
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 You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
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 You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
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 You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
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 You have extensive experience with Python on Linux
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 You have interest in and experience with two or more of the following: Ubuntu Linux systems administration, continuous integration, end-system contract management, Debian packaging, working with public or on premise clouds
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 Bonus points if you have experience engaging with the open source community
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we offer colleagues
 
 
 
 We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Team Member Assistance Program &amp; Wellness Platform
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
</div>

Software Engineer - Python - Cloud - graduate level

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 Global System Integrators (GSI) play a crucial role in Canonical growth plans in the coming 3 years. We are hiring a
 
 Senior
 
 
 Partner Sales Manager
 
 to work closely with Canonical GSI partners throughout their sales cycles and across their sales organizations to facilitate Ubuntu based solutions and opportunities, as well as help GSI build long term digital transformation platforms with Ubuntu stacks and services.
 
 
 Working the the Partner Sales Director in their geographic region, the Senior Partner Sales Manager will be responsible for building trusted relationships with partners, increasing Canonical market share and attach rate, evangelizing about the partnership and leading all business interactions from engineers to CxO level. They will often run customer workshops focused on particular initiatives at that customer, attend sales events, give public presentations and participate in executive engagements as coordinated by the Senior Director.
 
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Build strategic relationships with partners at levels, and stickiness with Ubuntu technology
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep understanding of Linux and cloud software ecosystem, and open source selling models
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiate contracts and commercial business terms
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep understanding of partner organizations and sales models, in particular with Global System Integrators
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with marketing, sales engineering and product management to deliver on targets, objectives and provide a voice of the partner
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead executive interlocks between partners and Canonical leadership team
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to travel - sometimes internationally - up to 40% of the time
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Extensive experience in alliance or indirect sales management roles
 </li>
 <li>
 Extensive experience with OpenStack, virtualization, containers and other Cloud technologies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Autonomous, disciplined, hands-on, get-it-done mentality
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to capture customer requirements, evaluate gaps, identify and create opportunities
 </li>
 <li>
 Passionate about Ubuntu products and mission
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfortable in fast-paced and high pressure environments with ambitious achievement goals
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and presentation skills
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we offer colleagues
 
 
 
 We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Team Member Assistance Program &amp; Wellness Platform
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
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Senior Partner Sales Manager - Global System Integrator (GSI)

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 Global System Integrators (GSI) play a crucial role in Canonical growth plans in the coming 3 years. We are hiring a
 
 Partner Sales Director
 
 to work closely with Canonical GSI partners throughout their sales cycles and across their sales organizations to facilitate Ubuntu based solutions and opportunities, as well as help GSI build long term digital transformation platforms with Ubuntu stacks and services.
 
 
 Reporting to the VP Global Alliances and Channels, the Partner Sales Director will be responsible for building trusted relationships with partners, increasing Canonical market share and attach rate, evangelizing about the partnership and leading all business interactions from engineers to CxO level. They will own the strategy, the sell-to, sell-through and sell-with motions with the GSI and will animate many customer workshops, sales events, public presentations and executive engagements.
 
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Build strategic relationships with partners at levels, and stickiness with Ubuntu technology
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep understanding of Linux and cloud software ecosystem, and open source selling models
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiate contracts and commercial business terms
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep understanding of partner organizations and sales models, in particular with Global System Integrators
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with marketing, sales engineering and product management to deliver on targets, objectives and provide a voice of the partner
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead executive interlocks between partners and Canonical leadership team
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to travel - sometimes internationally - up to 40% of the time
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Extensive experience in alliance or indirect sales management roles
 </li>
 <li>
 Extensive experience with OpenStack, virtualization, containers and other Cloud technologies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Autonomous, disciplined, hands-on, get-it-done mentality
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to capture customer requirements, evaluate gaps, identify and create opportunities
 </li>
 <li>
 Passionate about Ubuntu products and mission
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfortable in fast-paced and high pressure environments with ambitious achievement goals
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and presentation skills
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we offer colleagues
 
 
 
 We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Team Member Assistance Program &amp; Wellness Platform
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
</div>

Partner Sales Director - Global System Integrator (GSI)

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. We are also a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few roles based in offices. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are hiring a
 
 Systems &amp; Controls Accountant
 
 with experience to drive best practices in systems, processes, and controls.
 
 
 In our finance function we aspire to set the industry pace for speed and accuracy of reporting. We aim to achieve this by driving our product pricing and terms, contracting, sales processes and systems into alignment. We are looking for a
 
 professionally qualified accounting leader with expertise in NetSuite
 
 to build scalable processes, automated through correct and auditable implementations in NetSuite, Salesforce and other connected business systems.
 
 
 This lead will work across teams including product management, legal, FP&amp;A, sales operations and commercial business systems to align understanding and ensure that the accounting and revenue recognition treatment of contracts and products is straightforward and correct, with a very high level of automation. Perhaps unusually we
 
 prefer a leader with deep personal interest in the software and technology industry, and ideally some data analytics and software engineering experience
 
 . The Systems &amp; Controls Accountant will ensure the proper application of revenue accounting guidance for public market scrutiny. Ideally they will also be technically savvy and able to work effectively with technical teams and software engineers.
 
 
 This is a driving position which requires confidence in presentation, setting goals, and directing the work of others. We expect to grow a team with a particular emphasis on systems and automation, that puts us at the top of the leaderboard for clarity, correctness, transparency and speed of reporting as a global tech company.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 This role is home-based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office. It will report to our Global Head of Accounting.
 
 
 Key responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
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 Lead complex NetSuite configuration, workflows, customization, and integration
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance within NetSuite and connected systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrate proficiency in script understanding and problem resolution
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs to provide insights into business performance
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate regular system maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and reliability
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide training and support to end-users to enhance their efficiency and proficiency with NetSuite.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee Sandbox accounts for development and testing, ensuring seamless deployment of customizations and updates to the production environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay updated on new NetSuite features and functionalities, assessing their potential impact on business processes
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive process and systems improvements across teams for end-to-end automation of the full financial life cycle
 </li>
 <li>
 Incorporate industry best practices and emerging technology to raise the bar for reporting speed and accuracy
 </li>
 <li>
 Mentor and aid in developing the wider team of accounting and finance professionals
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain effective internal over revenue transactions and reporting
 </li>
 <li>
 Research and write accounting memos on relevant policy matters
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as the primary liaison with external auditors in related matters
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Valued Skills And Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
 </li>
 <li>
 An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
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 CPA, CA or equivalent with excellent technical accounting skills and IFRS experience
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 A detailed understanding of IFRS and relevant rules related to SaaS and services
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 Leadership or management responsibility
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 Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
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 Experience of software licensing, subscription and services revenue accounting and operations
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 Experience driving and scaling accounting processes in a high-growth environment
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 Experience with ERP, Rev Rec, CRM, CPQ and other relevant software categories - NetSuite and Salesforce preferred
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 Experience in a multi-country multi-currency, operations and tax environment
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 Professional written and spoken English
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 Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
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 Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
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 Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
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 Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
 
 
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 Additional, Optional Skills We Value
 
 
 
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 Public company reporting and revenue accounting experience
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 Software implementation, integration and user acceptance
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 Software engineering qualification or experience
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 A passion for technology and a desire to work with motivated colleagues
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 MBA or other relevant business degree
 
 
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 What we offer you
 
 
 We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
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 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
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 Annual compensation review
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 Recognition rewards
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 Annual holiday leave
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 Maternity and paternity leave
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 Employee Assistance Programme
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 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
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 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
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 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
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