BAHRAIN, KUWAIT, QATAR JOB VACANCIES









Assistant Human Capital Manager

Majid Al Futtaim Retail

Doha, Qatar


Purpose: To Assistant the HC Manager for all Admin and HC related activities such as recruitment, training, career development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, employment law, compliance, disciplinary and grievance issues by following all internal policies and procedures.

Duties:
• Be a role model and ensure the application of Majid Al Futtaim Retail corporate policies and guarantee the implementation of all laws, regulations and cultural practices of the operating countries are followed and respected.
• Apply the standard management and Respect of labour laws/ Company corporate policies.
• Ensure the payroll validation processes and accuracy on a timely manner.
• Application of the annual store training plan & on boarding of new employees.
• Practices the company values and guarantees the same is respected and followed by the department team members.
• Promotes and practice communication and participatory management within the team.
Implement properly the staff accommodation standards rules.
• Ensure and guarantee the quality and protection of the “Know-How” in the Company.
• Guarantee the availability and proper functionality of the work place amenities and be the warrant of store’s social climate.
• Ensure training actions contribute to the progress of the stores’ customer service level.
• Analyse and recommends existing compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements and group policies
• Advise managers on organizational policy matters and recommend needed changes.
• Plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate the personnel, training, or labour relations activities for store employees.
• Following up on internal/external audit findings and ensure that all non-compliance issues are closed within the required time.
• Diploma in Admin or Human Resource Management
• Good knowledge of local labor laws, rules and regulations
• Advanced Knowledge of MS Office applications and ERP software
• Knowledge of Recruitment Tools an advantage
• Good business communication and presentation skills
• English (Full professional proficiency - Required)
• Arabic (Limited working proficiency - Required)
• Country Language where applicable
• 3+ years in Human Capital Department
• Preferable Retail Business HC
Recognized as one of the most active shopping concept developers throughout the region, the Group first introduced the hypermarket model to the Middle East in 1995. Majid Al Futtaim Retail manages Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets, a joint venture company with the world’s second largest retailer Carrefour, and offers shoppers the same quality, variety and value-for-money that have made the brand a household name to millions over the world.
In the last 3 years, Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarket has opened 14 new Stores. In the expansion of Carrefour across the region currently there are 37 hypermarkets in the Middle East. In the coming year of 2010, Majid Al Futtaim Retail expects to open 10 new stores.
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Bakery Section Manager

Majid Al Futtaim Retail

Doha, Qatar


- Apply the company corporate policies and labor laws for working hours, leaves & weekly schedule.
- Ensure the participation of the team in the quest for enhancement of working conditions and productivity.
- Ensure the efficiency and the availability of the section’s team in the sales area.
- Guarantee and manage the application of training.
- Practices the company values and Guarantees the same is respected and followed by the department team members.
- Responsible for the Performance Management of the team:
. setting particular objectives for the direct reports - once a year - which are in-line with the company and department targets
. carrying out performance analysis with regular feedback to direct reports
. Identify employees with high potential, growth and proposes further development.
- Promotes and practises communication and participatory management within the team.
- Ensure assortments are aligned with each store’s specific cultural, economic and social features.
- Oversee the establishment of a competitive assortment offer, to secure Majid Al Futtaim Retail a leading position in the country.
- Develop the price image and freshness image.
- Initiate and motivate comparative studies within his section that can contribute to the efficiency of the commercial concepts.
- Attend customers when they need support, listen to their requirements and offer solutions.
- Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive exceptional customer service at all times.
- Manage and control attractive displays (including merchandiser activities) and correct pricing are implemented at all times.
- Monitor and report competitor activities (Prices, range, promotional activities etc.) to ensure competitive advantage.
- Negotiate internal promotions with suppliers to enforce the image of discount inside the section.
- Ensure freshness of the offered goods within the set internal quality standards and requirements as per applicable local rules and regulations (only applicable to food related sections).
- Diploma in Commerce or Finance
- Good Communication and Presentation Skills
- Customer Service Orientation
- Time Management
- English (Full professional proficiency - Required)
- Arabic (Limited working proficiency - Preferred)
- 3 years in Retail Business
- 1-2 years in an operations supervisory role
Recognized as one of the most active shopping concept developers throughout the region, the Group first introduced the hypermarket model to the Middle East in 1995. Majid Al Futtaim Retail manages Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets, a joint venture company with the world’s second largest retailer Carrefour, and offers shoppers the same quality, variety and value-for-money that have made the brand a household name to millions over the world.
In the last 3 years, Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarket has opened 14 new Stores. In the expansion of Carrefour across the region currently there are 37 hypermarkets in the Middle East. In the coming year of 2010, Majid Al Futtaim Retail expects to open 10 new stores.
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Financial Controller

Majid Al Futtaim Retail

Kuwait City, Kuwait


The Financial Controller - Store is responsible to establish a reliable financial reporting system which monitors the achievements of the store objectives and provides stakeholders in the store with relevant financial data for the decision making process in compliance with all internal guidelines and procedures. Based on sound analysis of the provided data the Financial Controller highlights risks and recommends solutions for improvement of the efficiency in order to achieve and excel agreed store targets.

- Be a role model and ensure the application of Majid Al Futtaim Retail corporate policies and guarantee the implementation of all laws , regulations and cultural practices of the operating countries are followed and respected.
- Responsible for the Performance Management of the team (this only applies when direct reports existing).
. setting particular objectives for the direct reports - once a year - which are in-line with the company and department targets
. carrying out performance analysis with regular feedback to direct reports and ensuring that this is further deployed within the team
. Identify employees with high potential, growth and proposes further development
. Identify and recommend training needs for the team/Store and follow up on the implementation (TNA)
. Develop and implement on the job-training for the team.
- Ensure that payroll is processed accurately and timely.
- Promotes and practises communication and participatory management within the team.
- Practices the company values and Guarantees the same is respected and followed by the department team members.
- Encourage initiatives and creativity within the team.
Ensure the results (financial reports, cash forecasts and accounting processes) are accurately and timely completed.
- Control the respect of budgets and forecasts and analyze variances.
- Perform monthly / yearly closings and ensure the preparation of statutory accounts (if applicable).
- Ensure implementation of auditors’ recommendations.
- Perform financial control tasks in the area of responsibility as and when required
- Respects the procedures in accordance with the DOA
- Ensures budget compliance and proposes corrective measures when necessary
- Monitoring the operational expenses and providing cost saving proposals to ensure the reduction of the overall operational costs
- Bachelor of Finance, Business Administration or Commerce; MBA in the same field advantage
- Requires strong analytical and technical skills in financial analysis and reporting
- Requires good project management skills
- Sound knowledge of MS Office, particularly modeling in Excel
- Good presentation skills
- Knowledge of accounting concepts and some knowledge of IFRS
- Knowledge of investment appraisal process and capital budgeting
- English (Full professional proficiency - Required)
- Arabic (Limited working proficiency - Preferred)
- 3+ years – preferable as Financial Controller
- 2+ years in retail busines
Recognized as one of the most active shopping concept developers throughout the region, the Group first introduced the hypermarket model to the Middle East in 1995. Majid Al Futtaim Retail manages Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets, a joint venture company with the world’s second largest retailer Carrefour, and offers shoppers the same quality, variety and value-for-money that have made the brand a household name to millions over the world.
In the last 3 years, Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarket has opened 14 new Stores. In the expansion of Carrefour across the region currently there are 37 hypermarkets in the Middle East. In the coming year of 2010, Majid Al Futtaim Retail expects to open 10 new stores.
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Accounts Payable (AP) Manager

Majid Al Futtaim Retail

Manama, Bahrain


- Responsible for the accuracy for all G/L accounts related to the purchases, supplier accounts.
- Ensure and control that all reconciliations (e.g. Cheques in Hand, landed cost calculation, provision account, purchases) are done correctly and on time.
- Developing, implementing and maintaining systems, procedures and policies within the assigned function to improve the efficiency of the department in strict adherence with all internal policies and procedures.
- Performing the periodical closing process (monthly, quarterly, yearly), ensuring the accuracy of the financial statements and strictly respect the deadlines.
- Developing and implementing control mechanisms to avoid any chance of fraud and manipulations in line with group guidelines and policies and monitor their efficiency.
- Respects the procedures in accordance with the DOA.
- Ensures budget compliance during the financial year and proposes corrective measures if and when necessary.
- Responsible for the overall cost reduction within the country, proposing and reviewing cost reducing activities and monitoring the effectiveness of the implemented solutions.
- Sets appropriate control mechanism to ensure budget compliance and takes corrective measures when necessary.
- Bachelor degree Finance or Commerce
- CMA qualification or ACCA, ACA, CPA additional preferred
- Expertise in JD Edwards financial accounting software, PERSIS, BO, SNA or similar Accounting software
- Good knowledge on IAS / IFRS and internal policies and procedures
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- English (Full Proficiency – written and verbal)
- Arabic (good knowledge – written and verbal) an advantage
- 3+ years in a managerial role in one or more of the functional areas in Finance
- 2+ years in Retail business
Recognized as one of the most active shopping concept developers throughout the region, the Group first introduced the hypermarket model to the Middle East in 1995. Majid Al Futtaim Retail manages Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets, a joint venture company with the world’s second largest retailer Carrefour, and offers shoppers the same quality, variety and value-for-money that have made the brand a household name to millions over the world.
In the last 3 years, Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarket has opened 14 new Stores. In the expansion of Carrefour across the region currently there are 37 hypermarkets in the Middle East. In the coming year of 2010, Majid Al Futtaim Retail expects to open 10 new stores.
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Financial Controller

Majid Al Futtaim Retail

Manama, Bahrain


The Financial Controller - Store is responsible to establish a reliable financial reporting system which monitors the achievements of the store objectives and provides stakeholders in the store with relevant financial data for the decision making process in compliance with all internal guidelines and procedures. Based on sound analysis of the provided data the Financial Controller highlights risks and recommends solutions for improvement of the efficiency in order to achieve and excel agreed store targets.

- Be a role model and ensure the application of Majid Al Futtaim Retail corporate policies and guarantee the implementation of all laws , regulations and cultural practices of the operating countries are followed and respected.
- Responsible for the Performance Management of the team (this only applies when direct reports existing).
. setting particular objectives for the direct reports - once a year - which are in-line with the company and department targets
. carrying out performance analysis with regular feedback to direct reports and ensuring that this is further deployed within the team
. Identify employees with high potential, growth and proposes further development
. Identify and recommend training needs for the team/Store and follow up on the implementation (TNA)
. Develop and implement on the job-training for the team.
- Ensure that payroll is processed accurately and timely.
- Promotes and practises communication and participatory management within the team.
- Practices the company values and Guarantees the same is respected and followed by the department team members.
- Encourage initiatives and creativity within the team.
Ensure the results (financial reports, cash forecasts and accounting processes) are accurately and timely completed.
- Control the respect of budgets and forecasts and analyze variances.
- Perform monthly / yearly closings and ensure the preparation of statutory accounts (if applicable).
- Ensure implementation of auditors’ recommendations.
- Perform financial control tasks in the area of responsibility as and when required
- Respects the procedures in accordance with the DOA
- Ensures budget compliance and proposes corrective measures when necessary
- Monitoring the operational expenses and providing cost saving proposals to ensure the reduction of the overall operational costs
- Bachelor of Finance, Business Administration or Commerce; MBA in the same field advantage
- Requires strong analytical and technical skills in financial analysis and reporting
- Requires good project management skills
- Sound knowledge of MS Office, particularly modeling in Excel
- Good presentation skills
- Knowledge of accounting concepts and some knowledge of IFRS
- Knowledge of investment appraisal process and capital budgeting
- English (Full professional proficiency - Required)
- Arabic (Limited working proficiency - Preferred)
- 3+ years – preferable as Financial Controller
- 2+ years in retail business
Recognized as one of the most active shopping concept developers throughout the region, the Group first introduced the hypermarket model to the Middle East in 1995. Majid Al Futtaim Retail manages Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets, a joint venture company with the world’s second largest retailer Carrefour, and offers shoppers the same quality, variety and value-for-money that have made the brand a household name to millions over the world.
In the last 3 years, Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarket has opened 14 new Stores. In the expansion of Carrefour across the region currently there are 37 hypermarkets in the Middle East. In the coming year of 2010, Majid Al Futtaim Retail expects to open 10 new stores.
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