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Finance Manager

Michael Page

UAE

The Finance Manager will report directly into the Managing Partner and Chairman, being responsible for the day to day financial management of the private investment office. The role requires an Arabic speaker who is professionally qualified (ACA, CPA, ACCA) having experience within the Big Four and preferably within a private/ family office environment. The role will be growing and establishing the functionality of finance/ accounting.


Client Details

Our client is a reputable private investment office with a global presence. Due to continuous growth in the last 3 years the company have decided to create a hire a Finance Manager to manage the investments of main entities as well as other private investments.


Description

* Responsible for the Finance, Accounting, Administration, HR, And IT functions of the investment office.
* Formulation and management of annual budgets and targets for all existing investments.

* Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the corporation may enter.
* Ensure that all management and statutory reporting of the results of all financial affairs of the commercial activities are delivered on a timely basis and in accordance with best practice
* Preparation and leading quarterly board meetings to review performance and reporting of all investments and expenses.
* Submit annual budgets and reporting of actual costs for all Family expenses.
* Coordinating with head of Legal on all tax planning and compliance across all activities
* Oversee all day to day Financial Management across all activities
* Provide clear advisory direction on all private matters
* Managing the interactions with banks and all investment relationships.
* Produces updated cash flow reports, family income and expense statements, as well as financial statements (i.e. balance sheet)
* Handles bill paying for the Investment firm and its principals (partially automated through custodial relationships, cash management and other online resources)


Job Offer

A competitive package plus benefits is on offer combined with the opportunity to partner with leaders of the company, implementing a finance function and help continue the companies growth potential.
Only profiles who posses the following attributes will be considered for the Finance Manager position:

* Arabic Native Speaker
* Professional Accounting Qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA)



* "Big 4" experience
* 10+ years' of corporate accounting experience
* 5+ years' experience in a successful Finance role, either corporate or in a privately-held company
* Combination of business and personal accounting background
Michael Page is one of the world\'s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.
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Head of Network (Qatari National)

Michael Page

Qatar

The incumbent is primarily responsible of managing the team within the network support department to lead the development of the network operations function and its processes and procedures and ensure that services are delivered with budgeted cost targets.

Client Details
Leading Financial services organisation in Qatar

Description
* Oversee the performance of necessary network support to all business units operations and further the Group's strategy.
* Assist in the preparation of strategies, standards, and guidelines for data and network related systems security of the Group's enterprise network in accordance with the overall systems security policy of the Group.
* Contribute in the overall IT strategy execution.
* Liaise with the business unit heads for their network requirements and follow-up as and when required to
* Manage the resources and coordinate among staff and subordinates in the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of network components including workstations, S.W, peripherals, lines, cabling, and network equipment, within the overall objectives of the IT and business plans.
* Prepare lifecycle procedures and guidelines for design, selection, implementation and ongoing maintenance of enterprise network components.
* Prepare detailed requirements of enterprise network components for projects assigned and objectives within the limited resources, time and budget.
* Maintain and troubleshoot the LAN / WAN and Internet Security equipment's, bandwidth utilization, network related issues and network admission control issues.

Job Offer
Attractive package and benefits.
* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering.
* Minimum 8 years experience in financial services with a specialization in managing systems network design, implementation and maintenance.
* Training courses and certification in PC systems, network design & protocols, and network security.
* Qatari national
Michael Page is one of the world\'s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.
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Retail Marketing Officer

Michael Page

Qatar

The Marketing Officer will be responsible for executing the marketing plans to ensure the profit growth and expansion of company's products and/or services in the retail businesses.


Client Details

The Firm, is a Family owned Group with a heritage that dates back to 1945. The roots began with a vision to provide quality international products and services to the people of Qatar. Today the Group is one of the largest retail and distribution companies in Qatar. Proud in having a long-standing reputation for building successful partnerships with the world's leading brands across a diverse range of business activities. This success is born out of our unwavering commitment to the long-term development and strategic growth of not just the Group but also that of our partners.

The knowledge of the market for the Family owned Group is unrivaled. This is what that keeps the Group ahead in an environment of phenomenal growth in Qatar. The Family Owned Group has evolved and grown in response to Qatar's diversifying requirements.


Description

* Oversee creation and delivery of press releases, advertisements, marketing activities as per brand(s) guidelines
* Responsible for assisting in PR Activities, events and allocation
* Responsible for arranging presentations for external use as per the Marketing Manager's guidance
* Oversee creation and delivery of press releases, advertisements, marketing activities as per brand(s) guidelines
* Ensure advertising visuals, PR materials are provided in proper manner to the concerned media
* Liaise with the media and advertising agencies
* Responsible for collecting and updating customer data base from the sales teams to be utilised for the CRM
* Assist the Marketing Manager in various department analyses (customer feedback, current market conditions, competitor information etc.)
* Coordinate for spontaneous promotional marketing activities if needed, in order to increase sales
* Provide inputs into long term strategic direction while is responsible for devising and delivering the midterm plans of the business
* Assist the marketing manager to collaborate with sales department to develop strategic partnership activities, seasonal promotions and events as per the yearly marketing plan
* Coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional activities
* Assists the marketing manager in arranging events, exhibition, media bookings and allocation
* Provide inputs and facilitates the achievement of the short and medium term planning process for the division by understanding the changes in the industry dynamics


Job Offer

Salary Package -

12,500 - 13,500 QAR (All Inclusive) + Benefits + Annual Bonus
* Minimum 3- 5 years of experience in core marketing and in Retail or Restaurants or Food & Beverage or Electronics retail or Hypermarket or Hospitality industries
* Excellent Communication Skills
* Experience in GCC will be an advantage
Michael Page is one of the world\'s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.
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Commercial Manager (Logistics)

Michael Page

Saudi Arabia

A leading logistics service provider / 3PL specialising in Transport & Warehousing Solutions across Saudi Arabia, are currently looking for a Commercial Manager / Business Development Manager from a logistics background. You will be required to increase profit margins and achieve target revenues, with sufficient knowledge of warehousing & transport. The BDM will be expected to achieve this through developing and maintaining new business accounts as well as new business acquisition.

Client Details
A leading 3PL warehousing and transport operations company.

Description
* Demonstrate knowledge of supply chain management and logistics
* Find ways to increase margins in key focus areas in line with healthcare& FMCG trends
* Responsible to keep a look out for selling space/other services in the multi-user warehouses, specifically seasonal storage.
* Responsible for the sales plan and sales delivery of the KSA Accounts Transport Services and other value added services.
* Analyse and demonstrate customer industry specific knowledge and trends. Analyse marketing, customer and competitor information
* Identify/ select key influences internal and external and understand their decision-making processes
* Understand current and future capabilities of the firm's services' offerings
* Develop analytical skills to establish customer's business and logistics management needs
* Regular contract with the BDM team, General Managers on site, customers, suppliers
* Demonstrate organisational and personal benefits of our services to customers
* Follow up with qualified written information to the customer. Including producing responses to FMCG's
* Manage joint projects and achieve KPI's such as profitability
* To be working on a minimum of 3 target accounts that can be brought on in the required time-frame and meet the criteria set by the Company
* Manage and implement new businesses that meet the budget criteria

Job Offer
Salary: 35,000-38000
* Candidate is expected to be completely mobile within KSA and is prepared to spend time away from home
* Completely flexible
* Driving license
* Minimum 3 years sales/ contract management experience in a logistics/ distribution firm
* Project management skills
* Multi-user and multi-base warehousing and transport experience
* Preferred qualifications: national CPC and international CPC
Michael Page is one of the world\'s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.
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New Business Sales Manager, Business Services

Michael Page

Bahrain

Global FTSE 250 organisation is is seeking a business development manager to increase sales in Bahrain. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for approaching new business targets and close long term agreements. Businesses targeted will be across all verticals.

The successful candidate must come from B2B services background, and be highly effective in managing the whole sales process, from approach, to pitch, to close of new business.


Client Details
A global FTSE 250 business services organisation, who is looking to enhance their offering in Bahrain

Role description
* Manage a territory and ensure profit performance and critical KPI's are exceeding expectations.
* Define and implement the sales strategy plan for the area of responsibility.
* Handle the full sales cycle from the identifying a new opportunity until successfully closing a deal.
* Partner with the global & regional sales team to penetrate and close new business as required.
* Resolve escalated customers issues
* Attract, train and retain team members
* Establish personal objectives for all direct reports and clearly communicate performance expectations.

Job Offer
Competitive Salary Package
* Fluent Arabic and English language communication (written and verbal)
* Minimum of 4 years' experience in B2B sales in service industry.
* In-depth understanding of the sales process and value based selling.
* Proven track record in qualifying and closing new business
* Bachelor degree from an accredited university.
Michael Page is one of the world\'s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.