Lead Accountant
Halliburton
Muscat, Oman
The Role
• Under broad direction assists in the development of the Company's financial and accounting systems, processes, policies, and procedures. • Challenges status quo and recommends accounting-related process improvements. • Performs complex account reconciliations and associated analysis. • Understands organizational structure and core businesses of the Company. • Prepares and posts journal vouchers which may include consolidations and eliminations. • Researches and resolves complex accounting issues. • Interacts with other departments and business units to resolve financial related issues. • Coordinates financial report preparation and analysis. • Meets deadlines and works well under pressure to produce accurate and timely results.
Requirements
• Skills typically acquired through completion of an undergraduate/graduate degree in accounting and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Accounting. • Accounting Certification preferred. • Experience/knowledge of SAP, COGNOS and Business Warehouse, activity-based cost accounting, project management skills and CVA Awareness required. • Basic supervisory skills/experience preferred. • Knowledge of US GAAP and country-specific accounting principles is required.
About the Company
Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With more than 72,000 employees, representing 140 nationalities in approximately 80 countries, the company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir – from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production through the life of the field.
Commercial Officer
Clarendon Parker Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain
The Role
Responsibilities • To provide commercial support to advanced cables Systems and Equipment Management business to ensure the financial and commercial interests and obligations of the Company are optimized and completed in a timely fashion. This role will also support a wide growth agenda that will provide continued sustainability both through organic and new. • To service as a focal point of contact for customers regarding contractual matters by establishing and managing good customer relationships and communications • To provide support the business regarding pricing, terms and conditions and commercial issues as well as regulatory requirements • To ensure that proposals/tenders are priced, developed and approved in accordance with company processes and policies • To ensure that commercial policies and procedures and regulatory requirements are followed, consistently across the business and improved where necessary • To support and lead commercial discussions and negotiations with customers, prepare and review the response to new contracts and amendments to existing contracts and arrange for their approval • To prepare/review proposed contractual agreements etc. • To support the Supply Chain function in complex sub-contract negotiations, identifying appropriate flow down of terms and conditions • Maintain contractual records, documentation of key correspondence, status and reports
Requirements
• Ideally be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical. • Electrical Engineer with Minimum 3 years of experience in Electrical cables Estimation • In depth knowledge of a wide range of commercial terms and agreements • Practical working knowledge and understanding • Tendering • Risk Management • Contract Law and its practical application • Contract administration / management • Ideally, working knowledge of trade controls • Excel/Cost Models • Drafting of contractual agreements, quotations and correspondence • Knowledge in electrical cables specifications a must • Must have good communication skills
About the Company
Established in 1996, Clarendon Parker Bahrain is an International Recruitment Specialist Consultancy based in Bahrains Seef Business District. We specialise in mid to senior level professional, managerial, technical recruitment and staffing solutions in Bahrain and beyond. Our multinational team of consultants are experienced professionals within the fields they represent. Each consultant brings strong industry links and knowledge to better understand your business requirements. We know the market and we know our candidates!
Our team of dedicated consultants specialise in the following industries:
Accounting, Finance & Banking Logistics & Customer Service Secretarial & Administration Human Resources & Recruitment Engineering & Construction IT/Telecom Marketing & PR Oil and Gas
The current range of services includes permanent and temporary recruitment, recruitment advertising campaigns, employee satisfaction surveys, state-of-the-art web-based recruitment technology and HR consulting services relating to recruitment processes and activities.
Strategic Account Manager
Emerson
Kuwait, Kuwait
The Role
Strategic Account Manager - Kuwait Due to an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity currently exists within the Emerson Automation Solutions Middle East & Africa organization. Reporting to the Middle East and Africa Strategic Account Director, The Strategic Account Manager - Kuwait is a key resource who will be tasked with building upon the great work of the previous incumbent. This is an exciting role for an individual with great drive and energy, seeking to take their career to the next level. Under a great leadership team you will be provided with full autonomy to make a distinct difference to the future success of the organization. If you are interested in this exciting role please continue reading to further understand the role are our requirements. The Strategic Account Manager - Kuwait has a complete Emerson Automation Solutions scope and is responsible to develop and implement a successful business strategy for Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. They will be focused on leading the development and execution of strategies resulting in profitable growth through increased penetration of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. They will provide Leadership to Kuwait Sales, Business Development Management and Services Organizations for all Emerson Automation Solutions Business Units in order to meet or exceed both short and long term orders targets. They will contribute in building and developing an organization that can provide sustainable growth across our business groups. They will also work intimately with Emerson's local business partner in Kuwait to develop specific sales and marketing plans. The Strategic Account Manager - Kuwait is the guardian of the customer relationship, orchestrating the development of corporate-wide resources to provide comprehensive product, service and solutions to the Strategic Account; and to optimize the opportunities to create mutually-valued productivity, growth and profitability. The Strategic Account Manager - Kuwait leads the Business to Business alignment of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Management Team and the Emerson Management Team to drive Key Strategic Initiatives / Programs and position Emerson as the enabler of more efficient and effective business results. The Strategic Account Manager - Kuwait is responsible for building an effective and impactful Account Team, and for guiding the development of Strategic Site Teams within the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation structure. The main objective is to position Emerson Automation Solutions as "THE Supplier of First Choice" for Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. Responsibilities * Establish and develop high level strong relationships with key leaders within Kuwait Petroleum Corporation * Leverage existing and develop new relationships with key executive decision-makers to position Emerson as a preferred supplier of Technology, Products, Services and Solutions * Understand customer needs and trends within our industry group in order to enact change rapidly to address these needs * Understand all aspects of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation's business, market needs and competitive environment * Build and develop an organization that can provide sustainable growth across our business groups. * Develop an account team culture based upon teamwork, dedication, integrity and continuous improvement. * Develop and manage the execution of a multi-faceted comprehensive account plan covering all major business units at both the corporate and site level * Manage and direct the work and activities of the Strategic Account Team, and lead the Team as a single organization focused on the customer's business * Ensure Business Unit (BU) plans and key initiatives are consistent with account plans and are implemented in a timely professional manner; assimilate BU personnel & Site Team Leaders into the Strategic Account Core Team * Create a strong awareness of Emerson's capabilities throughout the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation organization * Develop a business consultative relationship with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation * Provide direction to the Local Business Partner to maximize revenue Additional Information: This role will require you to be based in Kuwait on a full time basis and there will be an expectation that you have full proficiency in speaking and writing in Arabic.
Requirements
In order to be considered for this role you should possess a Bachelors Degree in an Engineering Discipline from a reputable Education Institute. You should have a minimum of 10 years experience with the last 3 being in an Account Management, Business Development or Senior Sales position. An MBA is desirable but not essential
About the Company
Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a diversified global manufacturing and technology company. We offer a wide range of products and services in the areas of process management, climate technologies, network power, storage solutions, professional tools, appliance solutions, motor technologies, and industrial automation. Recognized widely for our engineering capabilities and management excellence, Emerson has more than 140,000 employees and approximately 265 manufacturing locations worldwide.