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Senior Manager Corporate Finance

Robert Walters

UAE

The successful Senior Manager Corporate Finance candidate will perform all corporate finance roles which includes a review of complex business and legal arrangements and prepare recommendations to support decision making on various strategic and financial opportunities, including mergers, acquisitions, disinvestment, major capital investment etc. The role is expected to play a lead role in minor to mid-size transactions based in Dubai.

The successful Senior Manager Corporate Finance candidate should:

* Engage in the M & A / monetisation and other similar deal process and identify the value drivers and risks associated with the opportunities. This involves active interaction with target, financial / legal advisors, regulators, and other stake holders and collection of various critical information from public and private domain.
* Perform due diligence of the business including the financials, tax regulatory, legal etc to support the M & A activity. This needs to be performed against tight deadlines and limited information and needs a lot of corroboration of all information on hand to prepare the recommendation.
* Preparation/review of base case business plan, valuations and other comparative financial analysis for corporate finance project viz. M&A / Disinvestments / Restructuring opportunities
* Calculate EV to Equity Walk / purchase price adjustment of M & A transactions which involves through understanding of the financial position and preparing logical reasoning to support the price adjustment.
* Engage with various internal stakeholders eg - accounts, treasury, tax, investor relations etc closing and after closing the transaction to structure/account for the same.
* To complete all transaction formalities.
* Negotiating transaction documents which includes to Share Sale and Purchase Agreement and where applicable other related agreements eg. Shareholders Agreement, Management Agreement, Financing Agreement, Concession Agreement etc.
* Applicable if role has direct reports - responsible for the management and leadership of an engaged team, promoting collaboration and ensuring that each is developed and evaluated against goals and objectives which are aligned, specific, measurable, attainable yet challenging, realistic and time bound.
* Promote and demonstrate positive behaviours in harmony with the organisation's values and culture
* Ensure that the highest levels of safety are applied in all activities.
* Understand and adhere to the organisation's Code of Conduct and Ethics policies
* Professional qualification in finance ACA, CIMA or MBA;
* Strong knowledge of mergers, acquisitions, disinvestment, major capital investment
* Minimum 8-10 years of a progressive finance career path
* Through knowledge of cash-flows, debt structuring and business valuation
* Ability to respond to aggressive timelines without compromising the quality of output

If you are interested in this role, please apply today.
Robert Walters is one of the world’s largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.
We’ve helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.
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Internal Audit Manager - Developing Markets

Robert Walters

UAE

The successful Internal Audit Manager - Developing Markets candidate will be responsible for providing internal audit and wider assurance services to the DvM region - 50% Travel. It will involve a wide variety of high profile projects from financial review and control, operational reviews, to business process improvement, major project evaluation and oversight of ethical issues.

The successful Internal Audit Manager - Developing Markets should:
* Produce the annual 'Area' and 'Regional' audit plan focussing on key business risks; cyclical coverage of key controls; selected compliance audits, self assessment and follow up audits.
* Take responsibility for the execution and quality control of audit fieldwork and for the delivery of audit reports (including management comments) for issue to Area, regional or local management and the Group Head of Internal Audit.
* Participate in the management and development of other regional audit teams (i.e. Europe, Americas, Asia Pacific and Information Services) working closely with the Head of Internal Audit in training, staff development and recruitment.
* Plan and carry out risk driven audit assignments on a functional or area basis under the guidance of the Head of Audit. The plan should ensure clear objectives and scope are agreed prior to commencement of the audit.
* Manage your direct report and ensure that expectations, objectives and deliverables are agreed beforehand and followed up on. To perform a thorough and detailed review.
* To be involved in pre and post implementation reviews for new system developments, and in the review and follow up of computer security matters.
* Discuss audit findings with responsible senior management focusing particularly on areas of business risk, control weakness and operational efficiency enhancements.
* The preparation and agreement of summary reports of audit findings and recommendations.
* To undertake follow up audits of significant recommendations to ascertain whether improvement actions have been implemented.
* Provide ad hoc investigation and advisory risk and control services to operational management as required.
* Keep up to date with business developments (including acquisitions, new systems, new products and services etc) with particular emphasis on your key 'Area' and any 'Functional' responsibilities.
* Provide leadership, insight and proactive control advice to management and stakeholders on existing weaknesses in controls and emerging threats to the business by participating in the planning and execution of internal audits.
* 50% Travel
* A professionally qualified accountant, internal auditor and/or audit professional with 5 years senior level experience with preferably audit experience in a major international organisation.
* Prior experience in a Big 4 firm and FMCG or F&B or Pharma industry is compulsory.
* Should have Bachelors or equivalent degree in Business, Accounting, or financial designation (eg: CPA, CA.) or related field. CPA/CA/ACA preferred.
* Good understanding of risk management and internal control and a well-developed commercial awareness. Must have a thorough knowledge of auditing practices, procedures, and principles.
* 50% Travel
* The candidate must be based in Dubai and able to travel 50% of the time Europe, Americas, Asia Pacific
Robert Walters is one of the world’s largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.
We’ve helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.
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Internal Controller

Robert Walters

Saudi Arabia

The successful Internal Controller candidate will be based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia under the supervision of the Senior Internal Control Manager, and cross-department business partner, the Internal Control and Loss Prevention Sr. Analyst will participate to add value and improve our operations by helping in bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance of processes in KSA.

Participate in all the Internal Control & Internal Audit compliance requirements stated by the Group, mainly but not limited to:
* Annual internal control self-assessment for KSA.- Assessment of controls in place with control owners; formalization of controls within the tool; definition of any needful action plan along with their timely and accurate follow-up
* Store Audit For Excellence (SAFE) in KSA- Administer and implement SAFE in KSA. Timely completion of all scheduled store audits, follow-up of eventual action plans, and preparation of monthly & quarterly dashboards.
* Monthly preparation and review of loss prevention KPIs (returns & exchanges, discounts, staff discounts, wholesales transactions, cash & credit cards discrepancies, etc.) Preparation of KPIs dashboard. Analysis of any non-compliant or suspicious indicators with eventual assessment of CCTV footage
* Monthly shrinkage monitoring in KSA
* Participate to the maintenance and enhancement of the entity guidelines and procedures reference book.
* Identify risks not covered at stores and/or HO. Deploy regional, group and international best-practices, guidelines, and procedures in KSA
* Liaise with the stores to ensure adherence and respect of guidelines and procedures; alert and report any eventual non-compliance or failure observed
* Participate in any ad-hoc Internal Control/Fraud assignment in KSA
* Assist the Senior Internal Control Manager in any other needful task
* Bachelor Degree
* Fluent in both, English and Arabic
* Willing to travel more than 50% to KSA
* Strong written, verbal, interviewing, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
* Excellent organization, analytical and auditing skills; attention to detail, but easily grasp the big picture
* Strong problem-solving and sound judgement skills
* Sound independent judgement
* Ability to work independently
* Capable to work in a fast-paced environment
* Proficiency with computer technology, MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), store systems

If you are interested in this role, please apply today.
Robert Walters is one of the world’s largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.
We’ve helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.
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Retail and Loyalty Program Manager

Robert Walters

The KSA Retail Manager will manage the on ground execution of KSA monthly activations for in store thematic animations and manage the loyalty program execution and follow up with Dubai HQ and KSA area managers. This role requires passion for retail, visiting stores and working close with Dubai HQ to execute the retail marketing requirements for KSA stores.

Thematic Animations
• Manage the full process of implementation of thematic animations with all departments in both KSA HQ and Dubai HQ
• Manage the yearly budget provided by HQ Dubai for thematic animations
• Manage the negotiation with KSA suppliers for best rates for installation materials of thematic animation for KSA organization
• Manage and lead the flow of communication between marketing and operations team for full KSA operations
• Lead with the training team dedicated training tools for thematic animations in store related to trends and product offer- elevating customer experience in store through knowledge of animation offer
• Monthly store visits to all regions in KSA to assess animation quality, work with area managers and store managers on the full animation process in store
• Attend the monthly commercial meeting and lead the process with operations team for thematic animations

Loyalty Card Program
• Manage the recruitment targets of cardholders in KSA working closely with operations team
• Manage and oversee the full scope of work and processes for gift boutique and product life cycles for KSA – managing with area managers stock count, gift requirements, training needs for KSA store network
• Manage the execution of event process in stores for cardholders with Dubai HQ date and timelines
• Manage the communication process of information related to the loyalty program from, recruitment reports, and activities to Operation teams
• Manage the stock management to ensure all the stores got the right tools to execute all levels of the program and follow up with HQ Dubai
• Attend monthly commercial meeting and lead the monthly review of recruitment highlights and opportunities- working closely with Dubai HQ team
• Manage and be responsible for the weekly and monthly reports debrief and conduct meetings with operations team
• Provide key insights to KSA market operational needs- aligning on action plan needed from Dubai HQ to elevate the KSA experience both for process/internal alignment and customer experience
• Manage events running in KSA with Dubai HQ alignment

Other
• To manage with Dubai HQ for in store institutional visual changes and store hoardings that are assigned to marketing visuals
• Manage all adhoc blogger events that are agreed by HQ Dubai for brand/blogger events- while providing the insights to KSA requirements in the market.
• BA with a degree in marketing or related field;
• Minimum 5-7 years of marketing experience in retail managment positions
• Able to work interactively and proactively with internal and external parties at all levels is a must.
• High level of maturity; ability to handle weekly communication with our brand partners
• Resourceful and creative problem solver – at times with little direction/oversight
• Strong organizational skills; able to track multiple projects and details
• High level of accuracy; able to detect inconsistencies and errors including product names, grammar, etc.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Located at Jeddah.
Robert Walters is one of the world’s largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.
We’ve helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.