Cost Accountant / Controller
Cobalt Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
The Role
The cost accountant / controller is expected to be working closely with the operations director, and handling the following principal accountabilities: - The ongoing analysis of processes constraints and bottlenecks for continuous improvement, - Tracing costs back to underlying activities and outline margin / profitability analysis, - applying / monitoring standard costing to enhance visibility of cost behavior and variability, - Partaking in the construction of cost-effective data accumulation systems needed for robust financial and costing information, - revising the entire pricing structure in light of respective cost profiles Key Responsibilities The position of cost accountant / controller will entail numerous accounting and reporting responsibilities as well, including (but not limited to) the following: - Oversee the accounting function and supervise the chief accountant - Prepare annual budgets for revenue, cash forecasts, and expenses and capex - Update standard costs and review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies - Validate the cost of sales as part of the month-end close - Accumulate and apply overhead costs as required by generally accepted accounting principles - Report on breakeven points by products, work centers, and facilities - Report on margins and profitabilities by product, client, and division - Report on periodic variances and their causes, focusing in particular on sales & profits variances - Analyze capital budgeting requests for new projects / investments for the BoD
Requirements
Desired Qualifications: 8+ years of accounting/finance experience, of which 4+ years experience in cost accounting / controlling. Also, a BA/BS degree, as well as excellent analysis skills, and the ability to collaborate with a multi-department team. Other requirements: - Highly motivated and committed, with good communication skills - Advanced computer skills on ERP, MS Office, accounting software and databases - Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, laws and regulations - High attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to direct and supervise - CPA or CMA is a considerable advantage MAX: 25k
About the Company
Cobalt Abu Dhabi is part of a leading international recruitment provider with offices in Europe, Singapore and New Zealand. Cobalt offers high quality HR consultancy, executive search, contingency recruitment and Emiratization services in Abu Dhabi and the wider MENA Region. It works extensively within the fields of Construction & Engineering, Banking & Finance and HR & Business Support.
Contributing to the regions development, we play a key role in identifying and attracting the very best talent to ensure the regions potential is realized. We also understand the importance of Emiratization in ensuring the long-term success of the UAE economy and have therefore pro-actively developed a strong network of UAE Nationals within our specialist areas.
Logistics Project Leader
Quest HR Services
Dubai, UAE
The Role
One of the world’s largest companies for luxury goods, who due to high market interests, has opened its doors to expansion and is currently looking for Logistics Project Leader to join their ever-growing organization. As Logistics Project Leader, you will be mainly responsible for: • Operation Reviews/Assessment within logistics department • Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers • Directing, optimizing and coordinating full order cycle • Keeping close communication with project stakeholders • Meeting cost, productivity and timeliness targets • Strategically planning and managing logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
Requirements
• Degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial Engineering). Project Management Certificate holder will be a strong advantage. • With 3-5 years of experience in supply chain field with a focus on logistics and 2-3 years of project management experience. • Effective communication and presentation skills (oral and written). Knowledge of Arabic and French would be an advantage. • Strong analytical skills, a “can-do” attitude, innovative and passion to team management. If you are a highly result-driven person looking to be part of a well-developed organization, this could well be your next long term role. Attractive package and an opportunity make significant changes awaits the successful candidate.
About the Company
Quest Resources LLC cover the following sectors across the MENA region:
• RETAIL • Stores & Operations, Buying, Merchandising, Property, Marketing, Design, General Management • FMCG • Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Technical, Procurement, Finance and HR • HOSPITALITY • Marketing, Operations, Property, General Management, Finance, Procurement, Chefs • OIL & GAS • Engineers, Project Managers, Health and Safety, Geo Scientists
SW Team Lead - ECommerce -Indian preferred
Inspire Selection
Dubai, UAE
The Role
Our client is a one Dubai’s leading eCommerce organisations with a passion for delivering quality service to portal users. Their mission is to create a safe and seamless experience for consumers and suppliers in one synergistic platform and to give users equal access to fulfill their pivotal needs. They aspire to be the most transparent, ethical digital hub for consumers, sellers, jobseekers and employers. Responsibilities • Provide leadership in identifying, assessing and managing technology needs for the company • To lead and manage a team of software developers, supporting them in building & maintaining the goal of making it an industry leading Web portal in the classifieds/eCommerce segment. • To develop a strategy for the team to meet the company’s goals and objectives, and to improve the quality of the service it delivers internally and externally. • To plan and monitor the successful implementation of this strategy. Responsible for the quality and technical approach taken by team members, ensuring it is in-line with the company strategy – and that projects are delivered on time and on budget. • Creating and maintaining a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality. • Create and support cross-functional teams for needs assessment, decision-making, technology support, professional development and other aspects of a large portal development • To develop in-house CRM/ERP tools or suggest and implement 3rd party solutions as required for operations. • To develop in-house MIS & BI tools or suggest & implement 3rd party solutions as required for operations.
Requirements
Requirements • Minimum of a master’s degree in a related field • A senior level software developer with strong and successful technical lead experience • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as speaking and presentation skills • Experience of leading a team of developers • A high level of open source experience, specifically in PHP & Python development, but also a full and broad knowledge of all Open Source platforms & applications • Advanced level (knowledge and experience) of programming languages and methodologies • Advanced level of understanding of HTML5 and CSS3 as well as previous iterations of these languages • Experience of managing, directing and motivating staff to deliver projects with stretching scope and objectives • Proactive and highly organised, with strong time management and planning skills • Able to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure • Experience at advising key stakeholders at senior and board level Key behaviour: • Strong Leadership, professional attitude – and leading by example • Passionate about Software Development, with a general thirst for digital knowledge and a significant interest in new emerging technologies
About the Company
Inspire Selection is headquartered in Dubai and employs highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations - from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Insurance, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Facilities Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply Chain.