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Job Description :

To support activities as specified below: a. Vendor relationships (existing, new) b. BAU administration, which covers management of Premises/ Facilities, Security, Utilities, Order placements, inventory control, waste management, etc. c. Expense and Accrual management d. Customer Fulfilment e. Mailroom management f. Archives management g. Price/ cost optimization; vendor negotiations h. Special projects to the extent they cover the above areas. i. All activities need to be supported in the context of the banks policies KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :- List daily/weekly duties that account for at least 5% of the time as well as typical projects or assignments. KPIs for this role would include the following: a. Minimising Unplanned Disruptions b. Ensuring periodic preventive maintenances are performed & effective c. Effectiveness of Price negotiations/ cost saves delivered. d. Adherence to policy (for example, Vendor Policy, Outsourcing Policy)/ minimal policy breaches e. Minimal SLA breaches for outsourced activities managed by vendors Important Skill sets required for this position are: Technical: a. Mandatory: Experience in facilities management, including a working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, security infrastructure b. Mandatory: Experience in dealing with the entire vendor life-cycle (preparation and issuance of RFPs, bid management, price negotiations, agreement finalization, bid award, project tracking, periodic vendor evaluation and assessment). c. Mandatory: Experience in dealing with local authorities such as the Police, Civil Defence, DED. d. Mandatory: Regulatory awareness, especially in the context of safety & security. e. Beneficial: Experience of having worked in a banking/ financial institution, with awareness of banking products, channels, overview of banking regulations. f. Beneficial: Experience in managing document archives. Softskills: a. Service orientation; an ability to meet established service standards; capable of reviewing and revising service standards in coordination with Hubbed Operations. b. Process orientation; an ability to review operational processes so as to enhance the risk management and customer orientation. c. Team management; an ability to manage the team (comprising 1 person) and to liase with other departments to develop back-ups to manage leaves, etc. Qualifications / Experience Required - Include only those qualifications/experience absolutely necessary to perform the job. Should have at least 10 years experience, including 4 years in a Unit Heads capacity. Ability to interact with diverse set of stakeholders Ability to work to stringent deadlines, independently and with a Do-it-Right-the-first time approach to quality. Exhibit willingness to assume additional responsibilities as may be required. Fluent in Arabic, English

Company Name : Client of Symmetrical

Location : Dubai

Job Code : HR/SGS/059

Experience : 10

Job Salary Up to AED 26,000/- to AED 28,000/- pm

Job Description :

To support activities as specified below:
a. Vendor relationships (existing, new)
b. BAU administration, which covers management of Premises/ Facilities, Security, Utilities, Order placements, inventory control, waste management, etc.
c. Expense and Accrual management
d. Customer Fulfilment
e. Mailroom management
f. Archives management
g. Price/ cost optimization; vendor negotiations
h. Special projects to the extent they cover the above areas.
i. All activities need to be supported in the context of the banks policies
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :-
List daily/weekly duties that account for at least 5% of the time as well as typical projects or assignments.
KPIs for this role would include the following:
a. Minimising Unplanned Disruptions
b. Ensuring periodic preventive maintenances are performed & effective
c. Effectiveness of Price negotiations/ cost saves delivered.
d. Adherence to policy (for example, Vendor Policy, Outsourcing Policy)/ minimal policy breaches
e. Minimal SLA breaches for outsourced activities managed by vendors
Important Skill sets required for this position are:
Technical:
a. Mandatory: Experience in facilities management, including a working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, security infrastructure
b. Mandatory: Experience in dealing with the entire vendor life-cycle (preparation and issuance of RFPs, bid management, price negotiations, agreement finalization, bid award, project tracking, periodic vendor evaluation and assessment).
c. Mandatory: Experience in dealing with local authorities such as the Police, Civil Defence, DED.
d. Mandatory: Regulatory awareness, especially in the context of safety & security.
e. Beneficial: Experience of having worked in a banking/ financial institution, with awareness of banking products, channels, overview of banking regulations.
f. Beneficial: Experience in managing document archives.
Softskills:
a. Service orientation; an ability to meet established service standards; capable of reviewing and revising service standards in coordination with Hubbed Operations.
b. Process orientation; an ability to review operational processes so as to enhance the risk management and customer orientation.
c. Team management; an ability to manage the team (comprising 1 person) and to liase with other departments to develop back-ups to manage leaves, etc.
Qualifications / Experience Required - Include only those qualifications/experience absolutely necessary to perform the job.
Should have at least 10 years experience, including 4 years in a Unit Heads capacity.
Ability to interact with diverse set of stakeholders
Ability to work to stringent deadlines, independently and with a Do-it-Right-the-first time approach to quality.
Exhibit willingness to assume additional responsibilities as may be required.
Fluent in Arabic, English

Company Name : Client of Symmetrical

Location : Dubai

Job Code : HR/SGS/059

Experience : 10

Job SalaryUp to AED 26,000/- to AED 28,000/- pm

This role involves providing efficient and accurate Contracts and Purchasing Services to internal clients in line with University policies and procedures. The Procurement Officer will focus on vendor management, ensuring each purchase is value for money and cost-effective.

• Purchase a variety of goods and services from local and international sources in accordance with University By-Laws.
• Interpret purchase requests, investigate supply sources, and negotiate the best terms and conditions in line with user specifications.
• Scrutinize specifications carefully to ensure they are generic in nature during the enquiry preparation stage, and advise or obtain clarification from the end user when necessary.
• Solicit quotations in line with the purchasing method approved by the Director/line manager, scrutinize vendor quotations, and prepare bid summaries as required.
• Vet and benchmark prices obtained through referring to historical data, web published prices, and/or checking with end users to compare budgeted and estimated costs with actual prices.
• Expedite orders to ensure that goods and services are delivered within contractual deadlines and keep end users informed of delivery situations at all times.
• Liaise with vendors regarding discrepancies and damage reports to ensure correct replacement of materials in accordance with order specifications.
• Issue amendments in case of increase/decrease of quantities and cancellation of orders, and ensure accuracy of data at all times.
• Ensure through liaison with end users that vendor invoices routed for payment approval are not held up without reason.
• Produce and maintain a complete history of a specific purchase for presentation or audit purposes when requested by the line manager.
• Answer vendor and client queries as required.

• Prepare vendor tender documents complete with technical specifications, conditions, bill of quantities, date for opening envelopes, tender validity, terms of payment, and guarantee in line with the Director's/line manager's instructions.
• Monitor closing dates for tenders and ensure that tender opening sessions are held on the day of closing.
• Receive tender documents and prepare appropriate records in preparation of the tender opening session.
• Pass on all tenders with appropriate records to the tender opening committee.
• Forward technical documents/catalogues to appointed Technical Committee for technical evaluation and address clarifications arising from technical queries by evaluation teams.
• On receipt of technical evaluation from end users, open Commercial envelopes and prepare the Bid Summary.
• On advice of the Director/line manager, prepare orders/fax of intent.
• Prepare blanket orders according to standards, procedures, and University By-Laws.
• Collect Performance Bonds and Bank Guarantees and maintain their security through the Finance Department. Return bonds to unsuccessful vendors as required.
• Monitor contractual delivery and completion deadlines and liaise with Contracts Specialist for any delays in contract delivery.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Two years of relevant professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures preferred.
• Arabic/English bilingual an asset.

The University offers an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries free of tax in the UAE, cash housing, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children, and healthcare provided to the employee and sponsored family members.

Maintain confidentiality of purchasing information and do not disseminate information to any party unless authorized by the Director/line manager. Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all procedures in the By-Laws and the University's purchasing terms and conditions.

To manage vendor-related requests, tracking of approvals, ensuring contract compliance and maintaining accurate reports on Vendor Management information, capable of leveraging the experience in Oracle E-Business Suite, Accounting knowledge and proactively follow-up on Purchase Requisitions (PRs), Purchase Orders (POs) and the RFP process to ensure smooth IT operations and successful project deliveries.

• Proactively raises and tracks Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for services provided by the IT Service providers and ensure timely approvals.
• Proactively follow up with PR approval stakeholders to expedite the approvals and resolve any issues related to approvals of the PRs.
• Reviews and validates PR details to ensure completeness, accuracy, and alignment with procurement requirements.
• Tracks and supports the RFP (Request for Proposal) process, ensuring adherence to timelines and internal procedures.
• Coordinates with internal teams to ensure RFPs are executed efficiently and as per the RFP process defined and in alignment with agreed organizational timelines and requirements.
• Maintains records of PRs, POs, RFPs, approvals, and validates vendor invoices received against the POs released to IT vendors.
• Works with IT teams to facilitate and monitor IT vendor performance based on SLAs, and contract terms.
• Collaborates with IT teams to address vendor-related issues and escalate to the management as needed.
• Works with IT teams to ensure IT vendors adhere to compliance, security, and operational requirements.
• Updates and maintains IT vendor reports on a timely basis, ensuring data accuracy.
• Works closely with IT, Finance, and Procurement teams to streamline vendor-related processes as an on-going improvement process.
• Identifies process inefficiencies in the Vendor Management area and suggests improvements to vendor management workflows and ensures the Vendor Management processes are streamlined.
• Identifies process inefficiencies in the Vendor Management area and suggests improvements to vendor management workflows and ensures the Vendor Management processes are streamlined.
• Assists in budget tracking for all IT vendor services and provide data-driven insights.

• Bachelor’s Degree (3+ years)
• Degree in Information Technology, accounting knowledge, or related field
• Fluent in English
• 0 - 2 years of experience in IT Vendor Management, Business Analysis, or IT Service Operations. Airline experience would be an added advantage.
• Oracle E-Business suite and accounting skills are required.
• 0 - 2 years

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience & Flexibility (Can do attitude)

Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day-to-day business operations.

Established in 1951 and ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide*, Australia’s University of Wollongong is a global brand with international campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) offers over 40 internationally recognised bachelor and master degrees spanning 10 in-demand industry sectors. All degrees at the University of Wollongong in Dubai are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education and are licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). In addition, the degree is quality assured by UOW, which is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of the higher education sector in Australia. All business programs of the University of Wollongong are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). In addition, individual programs in the School of Business are accredited by professional bodies including CFA, ACCA, CIPD, CIM, CILT,

The first internationally accredited Australian university in the UAE, we are the education gateway of choice for over 3,500 students, representing 100+ nationalities. Our global community of 152,000 alumni are pursuing career goals with respected blue-chip companies and industry giants such as 3M, ADCB, Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, Emirates, FedEx, GE, IBM, Microsoft and Pepsico. Additionally, research reveals that 83%** of fresh graduates are employed within six months of graduation.

Life at UOWD is rooted in the continued pursuit of excellence through teaching, research and industry engagement, with the student experience at its heart. Our 200,000-square-foot campus at Dubai Knowledge Park features access to cutting-edge technologies and a mix of traditional and innovative learning spaces, all housed in a vibrant modern setting that promises to deliver an enriched learning experience for our students.

*QS World University Rankings 2024

**Data from the Graduate Destination Survey 2017 to 2021

At University of Wollongong in Dubai, our Finance Department plays a pivotal role in the success and growth of our organization. As the financial backbone of our university, this department is responsible for managing our fiscal health, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic insights that drive sound business decisions.

Our team operates with agility and collaboration at the core, swiftly enhancing financial processes, optimizing resource allocation, and offering data-driven recommendations that empower our company to successfully meet its strategic objectives.

As a valued member of our finance team, you'll thrive in a dynamic, high-paced, and forward-thinking environment. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with local professionals and engage with our international offices, fostering a global perspective. Your contributions within this department will wield a direct influence on our company's financial stability and propel us along our growth trajectory.

Whether you are an experienced finance professional or an aspiring financial analyst, this role offers a unique chance to further your career, enhance your financial expertise, and contribute to a company that values innovation, integrity, and excellence.

Join us in the Finance Department, where your financial skills and insights will play a crucial role in shaping the future University of Wollongong in Dubai.

As a Management Accountant, you will be a key player in our financial strategy. Your role will involve not only maintaining accurate financial records but also providing crucial insights to support decision-making. If you're a skilled accountant with a strategic mindset, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Core responsibilities

Cost Data Analysis : Collaborate with various departments to capture and analyze cost data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Overhead Cost Management : Monitor and analyze overhead costs to identify opportunities for cost reduction and optimization.

Costing Model Development: Develop and maintain a robust costing model that accurately reflects the company's cost structure.

Budgeting and Variance Analysis: Prepare and manage budgets, analyze variances, and provide insights to support decision-making.

Forecasting : Develop accurate forecasts of future costs and revenues to inform strategic planning.

Financial Modeling : Create and utilize financial models to assess the financial implications of various business scenarios.

Data Analysis and Visualization: Utilize Excel, SQL, and Tableau to analyze large datasets, extract meaningful insights, and create compelling data visualizations to communicate findings effectively.

Support Finance Team : Provide assistance to the finance team as needed, including tasks related to month-end closing and reporting, year-end closing, financial audits, and other special projects.

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting.

5+years Proven experience in cost and management accounting and data analysis.

In-depth experience in business analytics, including data collection, cleaning, transformation, and reporting.

Extensive experience in cost and management accounting and data analysis.

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex data.

High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and Tableau, with a strong ability to utilize data visualization techniques to communicate findings effectively.

A solid understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Candidates with experience in manufacturing environments will be preferred.

Unlock an exciting opportunity to be part of our dynamic and diverse financial team, representing professionals from seven different nationalities. You'll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds, enriching our collective financial knowledge and experience.

Our comprehensive compensation package includes a fixed competitive monthly tax-free salary, 25 working days of annual leave, annual flight tickets and life & disability insurance for the employee; medical insurance for both employees and eligible dependents, and an education allowance for dependents. We also offer abundant opportunities for professional and personal development.

As an equal opportunity employer, wee are dedicated to attracting, developing, motivating, empowering, and retaining a diverse workforce. Join us in fostering a culture of inclusivity and excellence.

Junior Creative Producer will support the management team in executing strategic initiatives, improving operational efficiency, and driving business growth. This role involves working closely with senior leaders, participating in cross-functional projects, and developing skills in various aspects of business management.

• Liaising between project owners (client side) and the creative team on their filming/production needs. Ensure campaigns are kept on track and all deliverables are met on time and exceed expectations.
• Pre-plan and produce shoots for creative, product, and marketing teams.
• Develop project timelines, ensure campaigns are on schedule, and manage project budgets.
• Ensure the availability of videographers/photographers, manage their schedules, and support their needs.
• Assist in filming and photography on shoot days, including gear checks, setting up cameras and lighting, microphone checks, and handling second cameras (Sony FX3, Sony Alpha A7).
• Support the Creative Director and key managers in delivering marketing materials. For larger productions, liaise between the marketing team/in-house creative department and production houses regarding budgets, requirements, timings, and planning.
• Manage and coordinate all project-related assets from conception to final delivery, aligning with marketing managers and traffic managers.
• Set priorities and communicate changes effectively to ensure team awareness.
• Lead communication between editors/animators/designers and the creative team for inputs and files (e.g., open files of KVs, design elements, scripts).
• Collaborate with writers, designers, and other creatives on developing and executing concepts.
• Arrange voice-over recordings with talents or sound studios.
• Help develop workflows and organization standards for efficiency and timely delivery.
• Contribute ideas, research trends, write, and prepare decks for projects.
• Prepare storyboards and shooting boards for in-house shoots.
• Support in creating production briefs for external films.
• Review project hours and costs regularly to ensure accurate billing and approvals.
• Source external photographers, videographers, and stylists as needed.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers, including costs and rights usage.
• Support the management of the creative production team alongside the acting Creative Director.
• Build strong relationships within the business and with external creatives to develop a network of contacts.
• Source props, equipment, and materials for shoots.
• Conduct quality checks on images to ensure they meet brand standards and are delivered on time.
• Continuously develop your creative knowledge to keep shoots relevant and aspirational.

• At least one year in a production house or relevant experience in filming, editing, or post-production.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a film school or related major.
• Portfolio or reel demonstrating practical work during studies.

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Welcome to Bosch.

Business Unit: Software and Digital Solutions

Are you ready to shape how businesses transform with tech? If you love solving complex challenges, working with big ideas, and making innovation real — this role could be your next big move.

You will take the lead on:

• Acting as a trusted advisor to enterprise and mid-market clients by aligning digital solutions with their business goals.
• Leading end-to-end digital transformation projects — from discovery and strategy to implementation and delivery oversight.
• Collaborating with internal teams (portfolio, delivery, pre-sales) to build scalable, forward-thinking technology solutions.
• Driving business development, including identifying opportunities, creating proposals, and delivering impactful client presentations.
• Building and nurturing long-term client relationships to ensure satisfaction, retention, and continued growth.
• Mentoring consulting teams and promoting a culture of delivery excellence and thought leadership.
• Elevating Bosch’s positioning within key accounts by contributing to clients’ strategic initiatives and innovation agendas.
• Staying on top of emerging tech trends (e.g., AI, cloud, IoT) and advising clients on how and when to adopt them.

Qualifications

• You hold a Master's degree in Business Management, giving you a strong academic foundation.
• You bring 15+ years of experience in software consulting, digital transformation, or enterprise IT services – with a proven track record of success.
• You have a history of driving client engagement, designing solutions, and fueling business growth – you know how to make things happen.
• You have worked in a consulting environment, collaborating closely with public sector clients – navigating this space is second nature to you.
• Your experience in the Middle East region gives you an edge, with valuable insight into the market.
• You are skilled in stakeholder management, especially at CxO levels – you know how to engage with top decision-makers.
• You excel in communication, negotiation, and leadership – you lead with clarity and influence.
• Your background includes working with consulting firms, systems integrators, or digital transformation agencies – you’ve thrived in the fast-paced consulting world.
• You bring experience across industries like Healthcare, Retail, Government, or Manufacturing – your versatility makes you a great fit.

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Business Unit:Software and Digital Solutions

Are you ready to shape how businesses transform with tech If you love solving complex challenges working with big ideas and making innovation real this role could be your next big move.

You will take the lead on:

• Acting as a trusted advisor to enterprise and midmarket clients by aligning digital solutions with their business goals.
• Leading endtoend digital transformation projects from discovery and strategy to implementation and delivery oversight.
• Collaborating with internal teams (portfolio delivery presales) to build scalable forwardthinking technology solutions.
• Driving business development including identifying opportunities creating proposals and delivering impactful client presentations.
• Building and nurturing longterm client relationships to ensure satisfaction retention and continued growth.
• Mentoring consulting teams and promoting a culture of delivery excellence and thought leadership.
• Elevating Boschs positioning within key accounts by contributing to clients strategic initiatives and innovation agendas.
• Staying on top of emerging tech trends (e.g. AI cloud IoT) and advising clients on how and when to adopt them.

Qualifications :

• You hold a Masters degree in Business Management giving you a strong academic foundation.
• You bring 15 years of experience in software consulting digital transformation or enterprise IT services with a proven track record of success.
• You have a history of driving client engagement designing solutions and fueling business growth you know how to make things happen.
• You have worked in a consulting environment collaborating closely with public sector clients navigating this space is second nature to you.
• Your experience in the Middle East region gives you an edge with valuable insight into the market.
• You are skilled in stakeholder management especially at CxO levels you know how to engage with top decisionmakers.
• You excel in communication negotiation and leadership you lead with clarity and influence.
• Your background includes working with consulting firms systems integrators or digital transformation agencies youve thrived in the fastpaced consulting world.
• You bring experience across industries like Healthcare Retail Government or Manufacturing your versatility makes you a great fit.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

Employment: Contractual
Duration: 3 months (extendable subject to Business requirement)
Location: On-site, Dubai

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirement Gathering (Functional & Technical)
• Monitor project workstreams against scope & plan.
• Participate in workshops/brainstorming sessions during approach & planning discussions and provide inputs.
• Vendor response analysis
• Documentation of as is to future process
• Data Analysis
• Communication and collaboration - Prepare and provide weekly/fortnightly/monthly progress update to program stakeholders including the project team members, covering program plan, key activities completed, upcoming activities, key risks and issues with mitigations and resolutions.
• Market Analysis – due diligence for specific trend, industry norms and future strategies in coordination with workstream leads.
• Coordination and collaboratively working with multiple stakeholders
• Project planning – Including but not limited to project timelines, risk, mitigations, updates to management.
• Scheduling – Multiple sessions scheduling during program journey including but not limited to various MS teams calls and in-person sessions between teams/stakeholders.
• Stakeholder communication – Follow up with internal stakeholders on assigned task and take it to closure
• Meeting co-ordination and leading/driving these sessions end to end.
• Documentation of activities under program governance
• Task Management with defined timelines and timely escalation management.
• Progress Tracking / Risk Management
• Quality checks
• Budget Tracking & Management including preparation of cost memos, budgeting sheets tracking/updating and publishing reports.
• Vendors invoice payments
• Vendor coordination

Expected Requirements: 5 – 7 years of experience in Project Management

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 3 months