Local
Business Unit Controller
Propel Consult
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Our client is a
pioneering technology leader. They aim to drive efficiency, safety and
productivity in utilities, industry, transport and infrastructure globally.
They have been at the forefront of innovating industrial equipment and systems.
They are currently seeking a Local Business Unit Controller for their office in
Riyadh
Duties & Responsibilities:
• In this role you act as a business partner to the relevant business manager.
• Lead local Controlling teams to optimize financial performance within an assigned Division/Business Unit/Product Group/factory/site.
• Support effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data in order to evaluate various business alternatives and recommend the most appropriate business solutions.
• Supporting the tendering manager by reviewing and advising on financial/commercial aspects.
• Participating in contractual terms and conditions (clients, consortia, subcontractors, suppliers), risk reviews, contract structuring and negotiations, tax issues, cash flow analysis, assignment conditions, etc
• Preparing the Business Financial Execution Plan consistent with internal, contractual and regulatory objectives
• Optimizing project cash flow and manage the currency risk, tax issues, financial reporting, accounting, and project financing requirements
• Promoting commercial awareness in the project team and provides commercial input to the project execution plan
• Responsible for the correctness of project balance sheet and income statement as well as for correct forecast for timing of cash flows
• Supervising on a project basis, Project Accountants, Cost Engineers and Field Administrators - depending on the size of the project.
• Managing Corporate governance, compliance, assurance and internal control. Enforcing of group charter and country specific finance directives and instructions
• Implementing internal control processes to avoid misstatement in Financial Statements
• Internal: Peers, Accounting and Reporting, Finance and Tax, Legal and Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Marketing & Sales
Duties & Responsibilities:
• In this role you act as a business partner to the relevant business manager.
• Lead local Controlling teams to optimize financial performance within an assigned Division/Business Unit/Product Group/factory/site.
• Support effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data in order to evaluate various business alternatives and recommend the most appropriate business solutions.
• Supporting the tendering manager by reviewing and advising on financial/commercial aspects.
• Participating in contractual terms and conditions (clients, consortia, subcontractors, suppliers), risk reviews, contract structuring and negotiations, tax issues, cash flow analysis, assignment conditions, etc
• Preparing the Business Financial Execution Plan consistent with internal, contractual and regulatory objectives
• Optimizing project cash flow and manage the currency risk, tax issues, financial reporting, accounting, and project financing requirements
• Promoting commercial awareness in the project team and provides commercial input to the project execution plan
• Responsible for the correctness of project balance sheet and income statement as well as for correct forecast for timing of cash flows
• Supervising on a project basis, Project Accountants, Cost Engineers and Field Administrators - depending on the size of the project.
• Managing Corporate governance, compliance, assurance and internal control. Enforcing of group charter and country specific finance directives and instructions
• Implementing internal control processes to avoid misstatement in Financial Statements
• Internal: Peers, Accounting and Reporting, Finance and Tax, Legal and Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Marketing & Sales
• Master degree in finance or economics, or
equivalent
• MBA Finance, M.Com with other Financial Certifications
• Finance and business control expert with process orientation
• Detail-oriented team player with the ability to effectively adhere to strict deadlines
• Good communication and negotiation skills required
• Strong risk management skills
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting software (SAP, ProMis, RR dB)
• 5 - 10 years work experience as certified project analyst recommended
• Completion of Project Controller required training modules
• MBA Finance, M.Com with other Financial Certifications
• Finance and business control expert with process orientation
• Detail-oriented team player with the ability to effectively adhere to strict deadlines
• Good communication and negotiation skills required
• Strong risk management skills
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting software (SAP, ProMis, RR dB)
• 5 - 10 years work experience as certified project analyst recommended
• Completion of Project Controller required training modules
Propel Consult delivers a service in step with
the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value
to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a
professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many
leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East
and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman,
Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5
distinct specialist divisions:
- Banking & Finance
- Human Resources
- Oil & Gas
- Construction
- Architecture
& Engineering
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Contract
Administrator
Propel Consult
Taif, Saudi Arabia
Our client is a limited
liability company specialised in building, construction, operation and
maintenance, based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the experience and
capability of undertaking all phases of the project life cycle. Our client can
also offer expertise in refurbishment, facility management and training.
They are currently looking for a Contract Administrator to work in Taif - Saudi Arabia.
Duties and Responsibilities
• To advise and support Project Management on the administration of the Main Contract in all contractual matters and communications, in order to ensure that these are in accordance with the approved procedures and policies for the project.
• To coordinate or monitor the contractual activities of the project organizations to ensure that contractual obligations are fulfilled or that the organizations understands and identifies deviations and variations there from.
• To identify, evaluate and advise the Project Manager on variations from the Main Contract and the preparation there of, so that contractual objectives for the project are maintained or improved upon.
• To prepare Applications for Payment to the Employer.
• To coordinate the overall process of letting, administering of sub-contractors on the project, so that planning, budgeting and quality aspects of sub-contracts are adequately arranged.
• To coordinate the letting, administration and reporting of each sub-contract on the project, to ensure that the sub-contract is properly formulated, controlled and closed out.
• To maintain the complete contract files for the Main Contract and Sub-Contract and the archiving of the same.
• To assist the Project Manager with handover of the works to the Employer so that these are achieved in accordance with the contract conditions.
They are currently looking for a Contract Administrator to work in Taif - Saudi Arabia.
Duties and Responsibilities
• To advise and support Project Management on the administration of the Main Contract in all contractual matters and communications, in order to ensure that these are in accordance with the approved procedures and policies for the project.
• To coordinate or monitor the contractual activities of the project organizations to ensure that contractual obligations are fulfilled or that the organizations understands and identifies deviations and variations there from.
• To identify, evaluate and advise the Project Manager on variations from the Main Contract and the preparation there of, so that contractual objectives for the project are maintained or improved upon.
• To prepare Applications for Payment to the Employer.
• To coordinate the overall process of letting, administering of sub-contractors on the project, so that planning, budgeting and quality aspects of sub-contracts are adequately arranged.
• To coordinate the letting, administration and reporting of each sub-contract on the project, to ensure that the sub-contract is properly formulated, controlled and closed out.
• To maintain the complete contract files for the Main Contract and Sub-Contract and the archiving of the same.
• To assist the Project Manager with handover of the works to the Employer so that these are achieved in accordance with the contract conditions.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying/Civil
Engineering
• MRICS or equivalent
• At least 10 years experience
• GCC experience an advantage
• Fluent English Speaker
• Client facing skills
• MRICS or equivalent
• At least 10 years experience
• GCC experience an advantage
• Fluent English Speaker
• Client facing skills
Propel Consult delivers a service in step with
the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value
to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a
professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many
leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East
and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman,
Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5
distinct specialist divisions:
- Banking & Finance
- Human Resources
- Oil & Gas
- Construction
- Architecture
& Engineering
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Financial
Reporting & Planning Manager
Propel Consult
Bahrain
Our client is a leading travel retail company.
They are currently looking to recruit Financial Reporting & Planning
Manager to be based in Bahrain
Duties & Responsibilities:
• The jobholder has responsibility for leading the financial reporting and planning activities within the finance function of the company.
• The jobholder will be expected to represent the company as appropriate and will need to be able to interact and communicate effectively with business partners, managers within the organization as well as meeting the reporting requirements and control standards of its shareholders.
• Responsible for the day to day management of the company Finance function.
• In tandem with Group Finance, ensuring preparation and reporting of monthly management accounts, KPI summaries, financial commentaries and business analysis to meet Group reporting deadlines, to support operational management and inform Board.
• Supporting management in the preparation and review of budgets and monthly/quarterly updates of forecast results.
• Preparation and reporting of rolling cash flow and profit forecasts.
• Support the MD in developing and implementing financial strategies, goals and projects to support the overall strategy for the business. Support the development of detailed financial projections reflecting the agreed strategy.
• Keep informed of financial developments across the business units by liaising with senior finance staff in other businesses.
• Provide up to date insight on all financial aspects of the business, its financial performance and related issues. Support the performance review process as required in consultation with the MD and COO.
• Support the company and regional management in the on-going review and updating of risk registers.
• Lead the company finance team in the annual audit process.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external auditors, overseas business unit FM's/GM's and key partner joint venture/associate company personnel.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant reporting standards and group accounting policies.
• In tandem with Group Finance, on-going input and interaction with management and business units in order to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Support the Business Development function in assessing potential new investment opportunities.
• Support the Business Implementation function in providing finance function and governance support when implementing new projects.
• Support existing business units on specific projects as required.
• Supporting Group Finance in ensure that use of business intelligence and financial reporting tools is maximised through ongoing review of capabilities and resources.
• Maintain and safe guard the assets of the business by ensuring that robust financial controls are documented, operating and in place for all financial processes within the business.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• The jobholder has responsibility for leading the financial reporting and planning activities within the finance function of the company.
• The jobholder will be expected to represent the company as appropriate and will need to be able to interact and communicate effectively with business partners, managers within the organization as well as meeting the reporting requirements and control standards of its shareholders.
• Responsible for the day to day management of the company Finance function.
• In tandem with Group Finance, ensuring preparation and reporting of monthly management accounts, KPI summaries, financial commentaries and business analysis to meet Group reporting deadlines, to support operational management and inform Board.
• Supporting management in the preparation and review of budgets and monthly/quarterly updates of forecast results.
• Preparation and reporting of rolling cash flow and profit forecasts.
• Support the MD in developing and implementing financial strategies, goals and projects to support the overall strategy for the business. Support the development of detailed financial projections reflecting the agreed strategy.
• Keep informed of financial developments across the business units by liaising with senior finance staff in other businesses.
• Provide up to date insight on all financial aspects of the business, its financial performance and related issues. Support the performance review process as required in consultation with the MD and COO.
• Support the company and regional management in the on-going review and updating of risk registers.
• Lead the company finance team in the annual audit process.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external auditors, overseas business unit FM's/GM's and key partner joint venture/associate company personnel.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant reporting standards and group accounting policies.
• In tandem with Group Finance, on-going input and interaction with management and business units in order to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Support the Business Development function in assessing potential new investment opportunities.
• Support the Business Implementation function in providing finance function and governance support when implementing new projects.
• Support existing business units on specific projects as required.
• Supporting Group Finance in ensure that use of business intelligence and financial reporting tools is maximised through ongoing review of capabilities and resources.
• Maintain and safe guard the assets of the business by ensuring that robust financial controls are documented, operating and in place for all financial processes within the business.
• Qualified accountant with strong technical
training and 5+ years PQE.
• Competent IT skills to support the current systems and enhance the business information process.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Min 5 years relevant work experience, preferably in Retail / FMCG environment
• Excellent communication skills.
• Culturally sensitive, team player and action orientated.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Practical and commercially focussed with proven strategic planning experience
• Fluency in English & Arabic
• An understanding of industry, competitors and trends
• Ability to analyse financial data, to identify trends, risks etc
• Candidate must be based in Bahrain or GCC
• Competent IT skills to support the current systems and enhance the business information process.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Min 5 years relevant work experience, preferably in Retail / FMCG environment
• Excellent communication skills.
• Culturally sensitive, team player and action orientated.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Practical and commercially focussed with proven strategic planning experience
• Fluency in English & Arabic
• An understanding of industry, competitors and trends
• Ability to analyse financial data, to identify trends, risks etc
• Candidate must be based in Bahrain or GCC
Propel Consult delivers a service in step with
the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value
to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a
professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many
leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East
and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman,
Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5
distinct specialist divisions:
- Banking & Finance
- Human Resources
- Oil & Gas
- Construction
- Architecture
& Engineering
Apply Now