Vice President

Vice President - Digital & Analytics (Retail) for a leading BPM firm. GURGAON Looking to connect with senior professionals with over 15-18 years of experience. Exposure to Retail and Analytics is a must for the role.

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Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Controller Oman for auto to lead their multicultural finance team. This is a senior role in the Leadership Team and reports directly to the Vice President of the company. The ideal candidate will be a CA or CPA with a strong and stable career history. You will have excellent leadership and communication skills as the role would involve representing the owning family's interests at a senior level. You will provide leadership to the Board's Finance & Accounting Strategy with a view to optimizing the company's financial performance and strategic position. You will ensure that the company's financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activitities and future growth. You will work closely with Senior Teams in the organisation to grow the business and formulate strategies and plans. A key element of the role will involve fostering strong relationships with stakeholders such as banks, government bodies and other relevant groups.

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Sales Director

SALES DIRECTOR SOUTH EAST ASIA for Packaging Machinery Singapore based For a German hidden champion, a highly specialized world market leader in packaging machinery and expanding in South East Asia 20+ years experience in packaging machinery, must be techno commercial

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Procurement Manager

PROCUREMENT MANAGER DUBAI 8+ years of CAPEX procurement and ensuring ROI and VOI

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Chief Accounting Officer

CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICE SOUTH AFRICA a multinational business with numerous interests across advertising and marketing, based in Johannesburg. Job Description The Chief Accounting Officer will be responsible for: 1) accounting and reporting 2) advising relevant internal stakeholders 3) month end deliverables 4) compliance 5) tax related matters The Chief Accounting Officer will require: 1) CA (SA) 2) minimum 6 years post articles experience 3) experience in a matrix org structure 4) management responsibility The salary on offer for the Chief Accounting Officer will be discussed with each candidate who successfully applies.

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Senior Demand Planner

SENIOR DEMAND PLANNER DUBAI a Multinational FMCG/Retail firm with 85 offices globally and over 100 years in the industry. Job Description The role of Senior Demand Planner will include, but not limited to the following: · To generate a time phased forecast by product (sku) in value and volume based on Sales history, trends and Launch/Activity calendar, in line with the agreed Business Forecast - Forecast production - On time and In full. · To Manage and Plan processes to ensure minimum level of stock is available in the business to achieve agreed Service Levels at least costs, meeting target . Key Accountabilities: · Regional demand planning and MMW demand consolidation · Remote collaboration with Merchandising and central demand planning team · Based on forecast, calculate the needs and control the purchase orders accordingly · Monitor and analyze regional stock levels · To create on a monthly basis, a rolling 12 month forecast plan Build up future stock levels to · Identify master data discrepancies and anticipate any corrective action · Communicate timely to Sales and Marketing teams any important deviation Vs initial forecast (change of availability, risk of stock out, …) · Drive the stock committee with Sales, Marketing and Finance teams · Driving S&OP Process · Provide final business agreed forecast to Supply Planners as basis for forward Purchase Order placement · Drive demand for in-market and MMW · AGI reporting (Forecast accuracy, SKU performance, demand validation, S&OP) · Market Ownership; customer services activities, order booking. · Preparing budgets and quarterly forecasts · Monthly forecasting process and update of the group supply chain portal The Successful Applicant For the role of Senior Demand Planner the ideal candidate must have the following: · Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in demand planning and forecasting · Must have experiencing in either FMCG OR Retail industries. · Advanced level of Excel is mandatory · Education in Supply Chain or Logistics Management

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Assistant Vice President

AVP STRUCTURED FINANCE OIL,GAS AND PETROCHEMICALS, DUBAI international bank based in the DIFC and is one of the largest banks in the world. Their main functions are investment banking, personal and corporate banking. Job Description The main responsibilities are as follows: · Support marketing and negotiating teams in lead arranging corporate transactions. · Preparing credit applications and managing data input for GBR, EIC and other systems. · Preparing externally facing marketing materials in line with the guidelines and seeking compliance approval. · Input transactions into the Corporate Finance Grading Methodology (PD/LDG model). · Working on asset management, distributions and other areas of ISD as requested by the team head. · Managing other administrative and support functions related to the team (e.g. preparation/circulation of signing logs, KYC). · Understanding the Bank's internal procedures and processes and applying them correctly. · Supporting other staff with specialist knowledge and providing some training in specific areas of knowledge or systems where appropriate. · To carry out marketing activities for dealing with customers for origination of transaction for regulated products, support the Group Head to achieve a pre-allocated financial budget at ISD and support the Group Head in overall country relationship function, marketing and related duties within assigned countries. · Acting as a secondary point of contract in London for other oversea offices-based marketing teams. · Identifying potential new ISD clients in the region, subsequently consulting with CD and assisting in preparation of indicative proposal in liaison with LCM. · Liaison with Compliance to ensure all regulatory and internal policies are adhered in regard international sanctions and KYC. · Liaison with Legal, OAD, CD, and other departments to ensure smooth transaction execution. · Controlling and disseminating facility documentation to ensure compliance with credit approvals as well as operational and legal veracity achieving a pre-allocated financial budget objective. · Provide information to clients on SMFG products and services, including investment products · Support the Group Head with Credit Supervisory role preparation of Transaction Summary Sheets to be used in the internal consideration of potential new business and writing of credit application for obligors within region incorporating the business case as well as the interpretation and analysis of financial accounts, both historic and projected (credit risk of non-Japanese entities including corporates, banks, NBFI's and state-owned enterprises). · Monitoring the economic, business and political scenes within the assigned region to ensure timely risk identification and avoidance. · Attendance at borrower bank presentations, financial results presentations, and other market related information functions relevant to the position. The Successful Applicant The ideal candidate will have the following: · Have a Bachelor's degree in Business/ Finance / Economics from a reputed Western university · Have a Master's degree and/or pursuing or completed CFA/CA is a plus · Minimum of 3 years' experience of working within structured finance/project finance in a large financial institution or other relevant roles in the oil & gas/energy/petrochemical industry is a must · Strong numerical and financial skills essential. · Financial modelling experience essential (Excel, VBA). · Methodical and meticulous with strong attention to detail.

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Finance Controller

FC UAE a regional manufacturing business with an annual turnover of USD 500 million and offices across the GCC. They are looking to improve their finance team and are seeking a Financial Controller who can supervise their key development projects across the UAE. Job Description The Financial Controller will be responsible for: · Manage a team of 20 and report directly to the CFO · Provide overall financial planning, reporting and analytical support to operations and the regional leadership team to help achieve business and financial results · Coordinate and review financial closing and consolidated results in accordance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and other regulatory requirements · Become involved in SAP implementation process · Manage financial accounting, month end closing and controlling various Financial and accounting systems · Lead the monthly forecasting, annual budgeting and strategic planning processes · Manage and develop relationships with service providers effectively · Provide monthly presentations at board meetings · Ensure treasury management, cash flow reporting and liaison with local banks The Successful Applicant · 10+ years of work experience in the manufacturing sector as Financial Controller or Manager · Indian Chartered Accountancy qualification · Excellent knowledge in SAP system and must have led at least one SAP implementation · Experience in leading a team of at least 10 people · Strong knowledge of cost accounting, trade finance and treasury management

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Vice President

VP UAE FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING a global investment company based in the UAE. Job Description · Collaborating with Platform Finance teams to manage the preparation, consolidation and submission of financial and statutory reports. Ensure compliance within investee companies in order to consolidate reliable, transparent and high-quality asset-level data into group-wide financial disclosures · Play a leading role in partnering with business units, regions, business partners and/or corporate to manage major aspects of financial reporting (e.g. budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, target setting) · Develop statutory reporting frameworks and procedures and guide the implementation at the platform level in accordance with international Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Work with Technical IFRS team to update Accounting policies on an annual basis · Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of financial reporting systems, policies, processes and practices taking into account 'international leading practice' in order to improve business productivity and operational efficiency · Work alongside regulators and maintain contact with external auditors to understand statutory reporting requirements and resolve significant audit issues · Ensure that all functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet group requirements, policies and quality standards · Always maintain strict Financial Controls, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and delegation of authority. Ensure team members comply with all functional policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner · Work with Financial Governance team to ensure policies related to Financial Reporting are kept up to date · Guide financial reporting team members on matters relating to financial reporting and reporting processes to bring in maximum efficiency The Successful Applicant · A minimum of a Finance or accounting Related degree · A professional accounting qualification · A minimum of 12 years' experience in a large-scale organization with complex business operations or experience working across various industries · Expert knowledge of IFRS implementation in various organizations and sectors · Experience working alongside and creating reports for senior management and board members · Strong knowledge of accounting practices, international financial regulations and disclosure requirements · Knowledge of ERP platforms (Oracle, Hyperion) is an advantage In addition, the best candidate must be a flexible and adaptable character, who is highly driven to achieve success, but has a strong understanding of people both personally and professionally. They will value positive leadership, with a focus on talent development, driving a high performance, collaborative team culture. Our client is looking for an individual who takes initiative, thinks strategically and makes an active effort to influence and communicate with others.

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Finance Head

FINANCE HEAD OMAN international FMCG group with offices across Asia & the Middle East. They are one of the largest producers and retailers of processed food products with an established global presence. Our client is seeking a Head of Finance to manage the Company's Finance function in the Oman office and support the CEO in operational and strategic decision making. Job Description The key responsibilities are as follows: · Drive day-to-day business performance through timely release of accurate financial results and forecasts, analysis and monitoring of key business performance metrics including margin control, brand/ customer profitability, NPD, SKU rationalisation, etc. Facilitate structured business reviews. · Lead general business planning support through analysis, budgeting, forecasting & cost control while improving existing procedures · Safeguard company's assets. Ensure strict credit control. Monitor capital expenditure expansion for the Unit. Ensure physical verification of inventories and adequate insurance cover. · Actively support development of 3-year Company Strategy Statement and Annual Operating Plan as per the guidelines. · Lead/actively support cross functional cost optimisation, efficiency improvement, revenue/margin maximisation and other Company initiatives. · Review all the activities of the Units and the related credit risk management activities in all the jurisdictions. Correctly ascertain company liabilities through continuous risk assessment. · Ensure all statutory compliance are met including Income Tax. Facilitate company statutory and internal audits. · Liaise with banks and negotiate with bankers for line of credit when required. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate must have the following: · Any professional qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/ CIMA/ICWA or equivalent). MBA with specialisation in Finance will be an added advantage · Minimum 10 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in a medium/ large sized FMCG business · Expert knowledge of financial accounting, business analysis, business planning, forecasting, costing, treasury and taxation · Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle etc.) · Effective communication and presentation skills. Ability to interact with Board/Senior Management.

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Head of Risk and Corporate Strategy

HEAD OF ENTERPRISE RISK, CORPORATE STRATEGY OUT OF DUBAI A well-backed organisation with incredibly exciting plans to grow and develop into a leader in their field. Job Description · Proactively provide risk management advice across the group, identify emerging risks and advise on appropriate risk management options · Manage the overall risk management process of the business including the design and implementation of the process for effective identification and assessment of risks · Identify and detect potential threats to brand reputation, financial sustainability, operational efficiency, workforce investments and safety to fully develop a shared understanding of the risk exposure · Develop tools, processes and key risk indicators to monitor changes in the likelihood and impact of risks. · Establish an Integrated Risk Management framework for all aspects of risk, taking into account industry best practices in order to identify, manage and control risk which includes business continuity and reputational risk management. · Report on key risks, including agreeing mitigating controls and advising the Directors on appropriate risk management options. · Help managers at all levels across the organisation ensure that risk management is embedded at an operational level within the business. · Develop risk management policies and procedures through specific risk limits and generally accepted methodologies in order to ensure that various risks are addressed. The Successful Applicant · Bachelor's degree and MBA or equivalent from a reputed university. · 10+ years of experience in risk management. · Strong experience in setting up all risk procedures, best practices and policies. · Management consulting background would be preferred.

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Head of Strategy and Projects

HEAD OF PROJECTS AND STRATEGY OUT OF UAE A well-established organisation in their space going through exciting changes and development, with very ambitious plans and a fantastic team of professionals helping to drive the organisation forward. Job Description · Lead on the development of the project prioritisation matrix to ensure the competing priorities of the project team are effectively prioritised. · Responsible for rationalising and defending the project prioritisation matrix by regularly presenting findings to the leadership to gain a central consensus. · Provide central leadership, coaching and development support to the project team. · Manage external contractors, consultants, projects, project teams, and manage the quality and timeliness of outputs. · Provide mentoring support to the project team, establishing a clear succession plan for the function. · Lead on project managing all major M&A initiatives from implementation planning to final delivery. · Create a detailed project plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project, mapping out interdependencies between project tasks and critical path milestones. · Develop and maintain project team and executive dashboards for individual project with the goal of keeping the project team updated on project progress. The Successful Applicant · Bachelor's degree and MBA or equivalent from a reputed university. · Extensive experience working with an internationally recognized management or strategy consulting firm, reaching management level. · Proven track record of engagements across multiple sectors. · Hands-on involvement in strategic advisory and project delivery at leadership level.

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Strategy and Planning Manager

STRATEGY AND PLANNING MANAGER OMAN One of Qatar's leading private companies with a wide array of business interests across their portfolio; always exploring opportunities to expand and optimise their assets. Job Description · Measure and monitor progress to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the agreed quality. · Manage project communications to the sponsor and stakeholders, ensuring that all are informed of project plans, change management and status. · Develop, implement and maintain project documentation including project plans, stakeholder mapping, risk management, change management, status reports. · Support the business when necessary on activities including project management training, coaching, sharing best practice and standardisation across the business. · Work cross-functionally and represent executive management at business meetings internally and externally. The Successful Applicant · 8-12 years of experience and at least 3-4 years with an international, recognised strategy or management consulting firms. · Must have worked with or for complex conglomerate businesses ($1bn USD+ value). · Must have experience leading PMO activities including projects related to: organisation restructure, delegation of authorities, policies and processes, alignment to the businesses and maybe digital transformation.

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Trade Finance Manager

TRADE FINANCE MANAGER BAHRAIN a multinational bank headquartered in Asia. With over 15,000 employees and founded in 1941, the bank has a solid track record in the region and is looking to grow their team. Job Description · Manage the centralised trade finance operation activities, including Bank Financing, Letters of Credit, Guarantees, as well as Treasury back office. · Participate in drawing up annual business development plans in trade and corporate finance and implement these plans. · Supervise all trade & remittance related work along with supervision of treasury back office. · Supervision/Management of Trade Department · Supervision of Treasury Department/Back Office · Adherence to service levels, customer and Internal stakeholder communication The Successful Applicant · 4-5+ years of trade finance / management experience · Relevant education qualifications such as a Bachelors and/or MBA · Excellent communication skills · Bahraini national preferred

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MEP Head

Head of MEP - Dubai 30k - 40K AED per month Niche local Engineering Consultancy requires a head of MEP for their Dubai Office. The successful individual will be responsible for managing the day to operations of a MEP Consultancy with circa 30 staff. The consultancy offer both design and construction supervision services. The successful individual will be responsible for the following; Full P & L responsibility for the office Managing 30 staff on both design and construction supervision projects Recruitment and retention of staff Mentoring/ training staff Acting as key point of contact with clients Liaising with relevant authorities Winning both new and repeat business To apply for the role you should meet most of the following criteria; Be educated to degree level in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or similar Have a minimum of 15 years experience Have recently worked for an Engineering consultancy Have a good knowledge of both Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Have experience of managing an engineering office from a P & L perspective Have experience of design and construction supervision Have an established client network in the UAE

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Product Development Manager

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT HEAD NIGERIA FOR FMCG Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team. Duties include the following, measurable in terms of time, cost, quality or quantity. Strategic Responsibility - To follow high quality standards and to support production and sales operations by providing them various quality input reports to improve product quality and consistency. To work on new products and application development and to troubleshoot problems related to product and application. Day to Day Management - To perform batch wise and required number of various quality tests to ensure product quality is as per set standards and specifications. To offer technical support to sales team and customers and also to conduct product trials at customer’s place as per business requirement. To do analysis of various market samples and analyze the scope of improvement in company's existing products. To work on product development as per Organizational requirement and feedback of sales and marketing team for concerned products. To do detailed root cause analysis for any product variation and customer complaints and to submit report of the same to Management. To do accurate documentation of all tests and analysis and submit report to the concerned authority. Administration - To ensure all lap equipments and instruments are in proper operations and calibrated as per standards. To ensure all recipes and standard methods are well documented and access is only to the people concerned. People Management - Manages to effective communication by setting individual targets, developing and motivating staff, providing of formal and informal feedback on performance and training needs - in order to maximize subordinate and department performance. To develop second line successor and drive performance through team to take up higher challenges. Operational Targets -To monitor achievement against time line and accuracy for the new product development as well as quality checks for existing products. To ensure key projects tracking on a continuous basis and submit periodical update to management. To ensure lab hygiene and process methods to be part of international standards. Keep lab documentation ready for various inspections and audits all the time. Reporting - To prepare all applicable reports in time for accuracy and in order to ensure that they match the functional requirements, policies and standards. To assess various informational tools, identify improvement opportunities and pinpoint bottleneck areas to further increase the work efficiency. Related Assignment - To perform other related duties or assignment as and when assigned. Key Skills: Key Points:- 1. Bachelor / Master degree in Chemistry / Chemicals. 2. Minimum 8+ Years of experience in similar industry. 3. As per the need of the business the job is transferrable and posting can be made anywhere in Nigeria/West Africa. Job Introduction:- 1. Title: Product Development Officer 2. Department: Quality Control / Product Development 3. Product Segment: Personal Care / Cosmetics / Soap Detergent / Hygiene 4. Functionally Reports to: Product Development Manager 5. Administratively Reports to: Managing Director Required Experience: 10+ yrs

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Procurement Head

CENTRAL PROCUREMENT MANAGER DUBAI A mammoth conglomerate is looking for a seasoned “Central Procurement Manager” who can re write the rules, challenge the status quo, who will work seamlessly with other functions to provide vision & leadership to their Procurement team. The role is to develop and lead the central procurement team. Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Purchase Order Management and Compliance Control both local and international. The role holder leads and manages a team of procurement employees based in the U.A.E, providing leadership and mentorship. Closely working with the C-Level/Senior Director/Senior Management level on a regular basis. Minimum 10 years in the FMCG industry with extensive experience in procurement in both local and international market. Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers. Good negotiation skills, problem solving abilities and experience with complex transactions with little supervision

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Finance Head

FINANCE HEAD TANZANIA A regional leader in the consumer goods is looking to hire Finance head to be based in Tanzania. Accountable for the execution of day to day financial operations while ensuring compliance to financial policies. Manage warehouse stocks and expenses and maintain appropriate ledgers and accounting processes. Prepare MIS, Cashflows and Financial Statement. Timely submission of statutory returns such as VAT etc. Participate in audit periods and liaise with the Auditors to ensure timely audit. Work closely with the Sales team for the account receivable and payables. Responsible for managing accounts for stock and sale operations. To manage the day to day financial transactions you would require 8+ years of experience within FMCG and or Sales & Distribution. CA Qualification would be added advantage. Well experienced in Financial Accounting, Planning, Analysis, Costing, Forecasting and Treasury & Taxation. Detailed oriented with excellent analytical skills. Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS application is a must. Excellent communication and presentation skills.

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Logistics Manager

LOGISTICS MANGER JEDDAH, KSA For FMCG company The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of Transportation, Warehousing, & Inventory Management and an understanding of space utilization & configuration. Optimize physical logistics to ensure stock reliability. Identify new areas to optimize cost to serve. You must carry a reputation for improving productivity, reducing costs and augmenting financial results. You will manage a fast-paced distribution environment and will need to 'hit the ground running' is very experienced in following areas Improving and implementing processes to increase productively and efficiency, KPI management and reporting figures Managing of the workforce and dealing with their requirements, Liaise with 3rd part logistics providers, commercial and customer service. Keep ahead of the curve. And have an adequate level of flexibility to meet ad hoc customer requirements. Minimum 10+ years of experience managing logistics for large consumer goods companies, with an excellent track record of designing distribution network strategy, optimizing the costs and people management. Strong commercial awareness with experience of budgeting, P&L and KPI reporting. Experience negotiating services and developing contracts.

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Sales Capability Manager

SALES CAPABILITY MANAGER KSA A consumer goods organization is looking to up the capabilities and enhance the ability of their sales team. You will establish and centrally lead the Sales Development and Capability building Agenda across the company. You will work with the different Business Units, Brand, Commercial teams to provide, share, train and develop best practice, develop front line sales capabilities in line with long-term business strategy. This is a strategic Sales Capability role and one which requires an individual who is used to operating in a classical FMCG business and working closely with a larger team. You must have experience in managing traditional trade or different channels of sales before moving on to a sales capability or excellence role. The successful candidate will come armed with strong experience in sales & strategy building in FMCG environment. An effect-communicator, who has a strong drive for results, have a customer focus and be very strong on building collaborative relationships internally, being able to 'sell' to and influence key internal stakeholders. You will have a strong understanding of national accounts, field sales and category. Ambitious sales professional with at least 5-6 years of experience out of which 3 years with active involvement in strategy building would be ideal. The successful candidate will come armed with strong experience in sales & strategy building. An effective communicator, who has a strong drive for results, have a customer focus and be very strong on building collaborative relationships internally, being able to 'sell' to and influence key internal stakeholders. You will have a strong understanding of national accounts, field sales and category. Ambitious sales professional with at least 5-6 years of experience out of which 3 years with active involvement in strategy building would be ideal.

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