General Manager
Irwin & Dow
Dubai, UAE
A motivated, experienced and energetic General
Manager is required for a new real estate franchise operation in Dubai with a
well-known global brand. The owner is an entrepreneurial, astute individual
with a quiet determination and natural aptitude for business. Having been in
the region for many years this is a personal project which is finally being put
into full operation over the next 2-3 months.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the organisation right at the start and you will therefore be instrumental in its growth across Dubai and the UAE. Initially you will be involved in every aspect of the real estate business including marketing, business development, property listings, RERA and broker liaison, sales and all associated administration. As the business develops you will recruit a team of sales agents and administrative staff to assist in the growth and support of the day to day and long term business strategy. The role of the General Manager is very hands on, so those with high energy levels and a positive attitude will be most suitable. You will report directly into the owner of the business and therefore will liaise closely with him regarding all matters and to provide weekly sales and management reports.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the organisation right at the start and you will therefore be instrumental in its growth across Dubai and the UAE. Initially you will be involved in every aspect of the real estate business including marketing, business development, property listings, RERA and broker liaison, sales and all associated administration. As the business develops you will recruit a team of sales agents and administrative staff to assist in the growth and support of the day to day and long term business strategy. The role of the General Manager is very hands on, so those with high energy levels and a positive attitude will be most suitable. You will report directly into the owner of the business and therefore will liaise closely with him regarding all matters and to provide weekly sales and management reports.
The ideal candidate with have a strong real
estate background and proven skills in business development and relationship
management. It is not essential that you have had experience within a management
role, however determination, ambition and understanding of the procedures and
regulations within the real estate industry are vital. To be successful in this
role you also will have at least 2 years’ relevant experience and be a strong
communicator to people at all levels with an exceptionally high command of the
English language.
Irwin & Dow was established by two highly
experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide
a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and
candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.
Good staff are key to
every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years
combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.
Our main aim is to
provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke
consultancy.
Our values of discretion
and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of
choice for all our clients and candidates.
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Financial
Planning & Performance Analyst
Irwin & Dow
Dubai, UAE
Our client is part of a leading global group
with more than 140 years’ experience in insurance and financial solutions,
across 170 countries. They are extremely well established in the region and are
an employer of choice across the world, with unparalleled training and career
development prospects. Within the continuous growth of the finance team they
are now seeking a Planning & Performance Management Analyst to report
directly to the Head of the department within the Dubai office location.
Working collaboratively across several departments such as Finance, Distribution, Communications and Marketing you will produce quality, timely reports and trend analysis to support business efficiencies, strategy and decision making. Reports are required on a weekly and monthly basis and presented to the management team and will consist of basic financials, highlighting any areas of concern. Data is extracted from raw sources, in-house local and group systems, and will also provide support to designated projects. For the distribution team, analysis will be given on bank partnerships, whilst for the marketing department you will monitor campaigns, incentives, sponsorship activity, ROI and budget and expenses. This role will be viewed as the reporting expert for the business and it is expected that you will enhance ways of working to streamline processes and ensure efficiency. There are also contractual obligations regarding the creation and monitoring of all SLAs and ensuring positive feedback from all stakeholders within the organisation. This role is highly analytical with relationships with the Head of Finance, Head of Retail and your finance peers, therefore excellent interpersonal and communication skills are also a large part of the Financial Planning & Performance Analyst role.
Working collaboratively across several departments such as Finance, Distribution, Communications and Marketing you will produce quality, timely reports and trend analysis to support business efficiencies, strategy and decision making. Reports are required on a weekly and monthly basis and presented to the management team and will consist of basic financials, highlighting any areas of concern. Data is extracted from raw sources, in-house local and group systems, and will also provide support to designated projects. For the distribution team, analysis will be given on bank partnerships, whilst for the marketing department you will monitor campaigns, incentives, sponsorship activity, ROI and budget and expenses. This role will be viewed as the reporting expert for the business and it is expected that you will enhance ways of working to streamline processes and ensure efficiency. There are also contractual obligations regarding the creation and monitoring of all SLAs and ensuring positive feedback from all stakeholders within the organisation. This role is highly analytical with relationships with the Head of Finance, Head of Retail and your finance peers, therefore excellent interpersonal and communication skills are also a large part of the Financial Planning & Performance Analyst role.
It is expected that candidates will have a
relevant financial qualification and at least 2 years’ experience in a
financial analytical role within a large organisation. You will possess
excellent data visualisation skills to produce charts, graphs and dashboard
reports, so an advanced level of MS excel with formulas and functions is
required. Working knowledge of SAP and Salesforce is a distinct advantage,
alongside a professional, positive and collaborative approach to the role.
Irwin & Dow was established by two highly
experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide
a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and
candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.
Good staff are key to
every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years
combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.
Our main aim is to
provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke
consultancy.
Our values of discretion
and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of
choice for all our clients and candidates.
Apply Now
Facility Services
Supervisor
Irwin & Dow
Facility Services Supervisor, UAE
An Internationally recognized global insurance
brand which attracts millions of customers is seeking an experienced Facilities
Service Supervisor to assist the Facilities Manager with several Dubai
properties. Our client forms part of a leading global insurance group with more
than 140 years’ experience in insurance and financial solutions, across 170
countries. They are extremely well established in the region and are an employer
of choice across the world.
We are therefore seeking an experienced candidate to handle all facilities, supplier management, Health and Safety, security and financial budgets for up to 250 occupants across multiple office sites in Dubai. There are several core functions within this role and experience in all areas is essential. The successful applicant will be expected to build, select and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure continuous improvement and SLA contractual monitoring. You will also work closely with CRE & FM, legal and risk functions and external agencies to identify concerns and escalate unresolved issues. Security will also fall under the responsibility of the Facility Services Supervisor, including both internal and external providers to monitor access control, mitigate risk and prevent fraud and security breaches. With regards to Health and Safety you will collaborate with the Global H&S Manager to ensure all policies and procedures, both at group and country level are instigated and monitored as per UAE law. It is expected that you will also implement an incident response and business continuity disaster recovery strategy. Budget responsibility within this role will include financial planning of demand and supplier cost projections, financial models for workplace change and ensuring proper rent allocations and cost containment opportunities for the organisation. This role is expected to have fantastic career development opportunities for an ambitious, commercially aware and motivated candidate.
We are therefore seeking an experienced candidate to handle all facilities, supplier management, Health and Safety, security and financial budgets for up to 250 occupants across multiple office sites in Dubai. There are several core functions within this role and experience in all areas is essential. The successful applicant will be expected to build, select and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure continuous improvement and SLA contractual monitoring. You will also work closely with CRE & FM, legal and risk functions and external agencies to identify concerns and escalate unresolved issues. Security will also fall under the responsibility of the Facility Services Supervisor, including both internal and external providers to monitor access control, mitigate risk and prevent fraud and security breaches. With regards to Health and Safety you will collaborate with the Global H&S Manager to ensure all policies and procedures, both at group and country level are instigated and monitored as per UAE law. It is expected that you will also implement an incident response and business continuity disaster recovery strategy. Budget responsibility within this role will include financial planning of demand and supplier cost projections, financial models for workplace change and ensuring proper rent allocations and cost containment opportunities for the organisation. This role is expected to have fantastic career development opportunities for an ambitious, commercially aware and motivated candidate.
Those wishing to apply for this role should
ideally hold relevant qualifications in service procurement, project management
or NEBOSH/ IOSH qualifications, with at least 2 years proved experience in a
facilities supervisory capacity. Exposure to tender and supplier management and
implementation of 3rd party performance management is essential. It is also
required that you will have an excellent standard of English and strong
influencing, negotiation and relationship development skills coupled with the
Irwin & Dow was
established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin
and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close
partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support,
Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.
Good staff are key to
every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years
combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.
Our main aim is to
provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke
consultancy.
Our values of discretion
and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of
choice for all our clients and candidates.
Apply Now
Temporary
Accounts and Contract Coordinator
Irwin & Dow
Dubai, UAE
A new start up organisation within the sports
and leisure field is seeking an Accounts and contracts Coordinator, initially
on a temporary basis. It is therefore essential that you are sponsored by your
spouse or family member in order to apply for this role.
The Dubai office has been set up as an administrative Middle East hub and as such there will be finance, administrative and marketing functions within this location. Reporting directly to the Managing Director in Dubai you will provide financial information for all upcoming sports events and projected spend and revenue. Recording and monitoring all sales and purchase ledgers, invoice management, banking transactions, reconciliations and credit control will be the core function of this role.
The ideal candidate should be able to prepare from month end up to submittal of year end accounts to the external accountants and auditors alongside regular reporting to the senior management team. The contract coordination function of the role is to ensure that all contracts with sports individuals are in line with company compliance and confidentiality clauses. It is also expected that you will monitor renewals and deadline dates in order to maximize efficiency. As the role develops and the finance and contracts function becomes more streamlined, it is expected that the role will become permanent on a part time basis. Therefore those who are flexible in terms of their working hours are encouraged to apply.
The Dubai office has been set up as an administrative Middle East hub and as such there will be finance, administrative and marketing functions within this location. Reporting directly to the Managing Director in Dubai you will provide financial information for all upcoming sports events and projected spend and revenue. Recording and monitoring all sales and purchase ledgers, invoice management, banking transactions, reconciliations and credit control will be the core function of this role.
The ideal candidate should be able to prepare from month end up to submittal of year end accounts to the external accountants and auditors alongside regular reporting to the senior management team. The contract coordination function of the role is to ensure that all contracts with sports individuals are in line with company compliance and confidentiality clauses. It is also expected that you will monitor renewals and deadline dates in order to maximize efficiency. As the role develops and the finance and contracts function becomes more streamlined, it is expected that the role will become permanent on a part time basis. Therefore those who are flexible in terms of their working hours are encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates should possess a finance
and accounting degree and be confident in preparing accounts to meet year end
deadlines. You will also have a high level of competency with excel, data
management and reportings. It is essential that you are sponsored by a spouse
of family member in order to be considered for this role.
Irwin & Dow was established by two highly
experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide
a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and
candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.
Good staff are key to
every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years
combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.
Our main aim is to
provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke
consultancy.
Our values of discretion
and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of
choice for all our clients and candidates.
Apply Now