Season 2 Episode 17: From Bartender to CFO: building your social capital

In this insightful review of the 2023 market, we explore key distinctions between the UK and the UAE, shedding light on the unique trends that shaped the hiring landscape. Discover which industries witnessed the most significant recruitment activity, gain valuable insights for job seekers navigating the market, uncover expert tips to thrive in the competitive job scene and much more. Join us as we break down the nuances of the 2023 recruitment journey, offering a comprehensive perspective on the evolving job market in the UAE.

17 Jan 202454min

Dive deep into the transformative journey as we revisit the essence of each episode in this Alchemy Uncensored Podcast Recap. Join us for candid conversations, unfiltered insights, and the alchemical blend of wisdom shared throughout our podcast series. Discover the highlights and relive the magic that unfolded in every episode. Get ready to rediscover the power of uncensored alchemy!

11 Dec 202312min

In today’s episode we will be covering several topics from Nas' journey to Dubai, Commodity trading and why the industry is booming in Dubai, Mentoring the next generation of CFO and the Clifton Strengths Finder Nas is a chartered accountant by profession currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Licena Group - a physical commodity trading company based out of Dubai. Nas is also a Clifton Strengths certified coach.

27 Nov 202353min

We are joined today by Steve Drake, Co-Founder and Partner at Middle East Advisory Partners, an organization established in the UAE supporting UAE, regional and international clients deal with the challenges faced in scaling businesses. In today's episode, we will be discussing what Steve has seen from his rich experience happen again and again in small businesses. So if you’re a small business, you don’t want to miss hearing it from the expert himself.

20 Nov 202339min

In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Tariq, El-Titi, the managing director in Janus Ventures. We have discussed on Tariq's career starting out as an Accountant in the UK, before moving to the UAE 20 years ago, his role in the evolution of the healthcare space in the UAE, his current work with start ups, the world of venture capital and much more. Join us for this enlightening episode! You may also listen to Spotify, Apple Podcast and our website at www.alchemysearch.ae

13 Nov 202359min

In this episode, our guest speaker Dinesh Jangid is a Managing Partner at Uniqus which is a tech-enabled global platform that offers ESG and Accounting & Reporting Consulting by leveraging high-performing global talent. Tune in together with us as Dinesh shares the importance of consulting firm in the market and advices the listeners on how relevant is the ESG for accountants.

5 Nov 202337min

We have the pleasure to be joined by Thomas Vanhee who is founding Partner of Aurifer, which is a boutique tax firm based in Dubai and Riyadh.   In this episode, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of taxation, with a focus on the Middle East. Our expert guest speakers share their insights into the latest trends, regulatory changes, and challenges facing businesses in the region, and more.

29 Okt 202322min

Today, we're flipping the switch and taking a detour from the usual buttoned-up, serious conversations of our past episodes. We've got our fantastic team and this episode is going to be like a backstage pass to the everyday shenanigans that go down in my office. We're about to peel back the curtain and show you the unfiltered, behind-the-scenes chaos and camaraderie that keeps this ship afloat. In this episode, we’ll be talking about, Alchemy Team recruiters’ story, 2023 Market Recap and we'll be answering questions from our podcast’s followers.

23 Okt 202338min