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    Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst | Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position: Financial Planning & Reporting AnalystSection : Business & Financial ReportingCompany : Nakilat Location : Doha, QatarJob Summary and Purpose: Required : Bilingual (English/Arabic)Support the continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency in financial processes by providing accurate & timely financial reports and analyzing annual budget while ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.AccountabilitiesFinancial Reporting: 1. Prepare quarterly, half-yearly and annual consolidated financial statements within required timeline2. Ensure financial statements are prepared in compliance with IFRS & US GAAP3. Present entity level performance on CFO’s quarterly review meeting4. Ensure accurate and timely submission of required reports / information to various regulatory authorities (QFMA, QSE, Statistics Dept. etc.)5. Coordinate with external auditors for annual statutory audit, half-yearly review and interim audit to ensure that all audit queries are adequately addressed and resolved in a timely manner6. Provide monthly OPEX cost report for Fleet Dept. to comment on variances.Planning:7. Lead annual budget activity and seek relevant information and explanations from budget owners8. Prepare entity level annual budget with analysis & explanations9. Prepare financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV BoardInternal Controls:10. Co-ordinate with departments to ensure Risk Control Matrix for ICOFR is up to date11. Work with departments or consultant to ensure annual testing of operating effectiveness of internal controls is performed12. Co-ordinate with External Auditor to ensure alignment on RCM and ICOFR testing and remediation actionsDue Diligence & Investor Relations:13. Prepare ad-hoc models and analysis to support operational and strategic business decisions.14. Support Investor Relations team on Arabic related matters – (dealing with regulatory authorities & shareholders’ inquiries)15. Support Investor Relations team on Nakilat’s Board meetings AGM / EGM and related communications with regulatory authoritiesGeneric Accountabilities:Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ):16. Adhere to all relevant SHEQ policies, procedures, instructions and controls so that NAKILAT provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customers, the public and its own people.Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:17. Implement approved policies, processes and procedures, and provide instructions to subordinates to ensure their proper implementation.Others:18. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the team to drive efficiency in financial planning & reporting processes19. Coordinate with tax advisors for preparation and submission of annual & periodic tax returns (UK VAT, UK Corporate Tax, and Qatari taxation).20. Coordinate and communicate with JV partners/vessel managers/charterers on regular basis.21. Carry out any other duties as directed by the Financial Planning & Reporting Manager.Key Result Areas• Implement sound financial practices and standards• Prepare and finalize Statement of Financial position and Income Statement• Prepare budgets.• Effective tax calculations and understanding• Compliance with all accounting standards• Timely disclosure of accurate Management reports• Ethical and responsible decisions making

    Qualifications, Experience and Job SkillsQualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or any related field • Specialized certificates are preferred (CPA,ACCA, CA, CMA…etc)Experience:• Minimum 4 years of related experience in a similar position, preferably in a similar industry.Job Specific Skills:• Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles and tools. (US GAAP & IFRSs)• Knowledge of financial concepts and statistical/analytical methods and ability to use data effectively to develop, implement and manage operational plans and actions

    Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (known as Nakilat, which means carriers in Arabic) is a Qatari-listed shipping company established by the State of Qatar to own, operate and manage LNG vessels and to provide shipping and marine-related services to a range of participants within the Qatari hydrocarbon sector. Nakilat is an integral component of the supply chain of some of the largest, most advanced energy projects in the world undertaken by Qatar Petroleum, Qatargas, RasGas and their joint venture partners for the State of Qatar.

    Nakilat was established in 2004 and is a joint stock company owned 50% by its founding shareholders and 50% by the public. Nakilat owns 54 LNG vessels, making it the largest LNG ship owner in the world. Our fleet of vessels transport LNG produced from Qatars North Field, the worlds largest non-associated gas field with approximately 15% of the worlds total proven reserves to global markets. These vessels, ordered from Korean shipyards, incorporate the latest technology for safe, reliable and cost-effective transportation of LNG. More

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    Senior Consultant | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Consultant, Assistant Manager to Manager, Business Design, Business Transformation, RiyadhIn a world of dramatic and fast-paced change, the ability to retain existing customers and attract new ones is critical. As a Business Transformation professional, you’ll provide clients with a strong analytical framework to transform their sales and drive sustainable growth. Joining one of our high-performing, globally integrated teams, you’ll work closely with our clients’ marketing, sales, and customer service functions, helping to ensure they interact effectively with their customer base. Through our structured learning and development program, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to help grow our clients’ businesses. And with a network that stretches across the world, you’ll gain unparalleled insight and experience from different geographies and sectors. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity We are looking for Business Design Consultants at various levels (Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager /Manager) to join our leading Business Design Consulting team. Our consultants are leaders in, and passionate about helping our clients design and deliver new Customer Experiences. They are smart, switched on and bring a strategic, creative, and analytical mindset. Above all they want to make a real difference to our client’s business and their customers. Our Business Design Consultants lead our project team’s day to day and work closely with our clients to lead, inspire and influence thinking within the project. They are expected to coach and develop their team members and are responsible for the delivery of complex workstreams and solutions. They deliver impactful when presentation, and have experience in leading client workshops, design sessions and/or customer research clinics. They are comfortable working with a level of ambiguity and at a fast pace in a dynamic environment. Our Business Design Consultants enjoy working on varying projects and are open to learning about new industries and new cultures. They work across the project lifecycle from CX strategy through to CX design and execution. They deliver outstanding service to our clients and in do so in a way which helps achieve our purpose of “build a better working world”. Your key responsibilities – Lead complex CX workstreams comprising a mix of EY and client’s resources, with overall accountability delivering the expected outcomes to quality, time, and budget – Ability to build a highly collaborative, high performing team environment – Coach and mentor junior team members – Ability to identify and address client needs, and lead client discussions and meetings and workshops – Lead in the design and implementation of customer-centric solutions that provide measurable impact to clients – Design customer journeys in various client sectors, identify experiential pain points, delights and CX capabilities – Contribute to the development of the Business Design practice i.e. support industry events, thought leadership and development of new tools and methods

    Skills and attributes for success – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others – Advanced written and verbal communication skills – Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical, and able to work under pressure – Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment To qualify for the role, you must have – A bachelor’s or master’s degree with (2-5 years for Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager, 6+ years for Manager, 8-10 years) of working experience in a customer-facing and problem-solving capacity. Preferably with experience in a business consulting role in a leading consultancy firm, designing or delivering customer journeys in the market. – Familiarity with customer-centric trends, best practices, and technology solutions. Some fundamental experience in at least one of the competencies: customer research and insights, design, sales and marketing, customer services operations and channel engagement would be helpful – Some experience in the design or delivery in at least one or more of the following competencies: – Customer research and Insights – Human-centered Experience Design and Measurement – Sales and Marketing – Customer Services and Engagement – Recognized digital platforms and enabling technologies i.e. CMS, CRM Ideally, you will also have – Sector-specific customer experience knowledge – Knowledge in Agile and/or traditional project management – Knowledge in product management and development lifecycle – Knowledge in Design Thinking, UI/UX What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you will be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you are ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you. What working at EY offers EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer: – Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues – Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career – The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy & transaction, and consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Legal Manager | MBG Corporate Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A leading Consultancy firm supporting clients across the Middle East, providing Legal, Risk, M&A, Tax, Strategy, Technology and Audit Services; is looking for a Legal Manager/Director(Lawyer) to spearhead the requirement of all legislation requirements for their business in the UAE including for their clients.To render legal advisory services to the Corporates and other clients in UAE, GCC and MENA region under various Commercial Laws, Foreign Exchange Laws and other Corporate and Employment Related Laws and Rules framed thereunder;To handle and render advisory services in cross-border transactions;Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts and agreements such as Joint Venture Agreement, Share Purchase Agreement, Business Transfer Agreement etc.;Handling Real Estate Advisory services and assistance in execution thereof;To deal and liaise with various Regulatory Authorities, Free Zones etc. in UAE, GCC and MENA region under their respective Commercial Laws and Regulations;Advising and assisting on M&A transactions;Conducting legal due diligence and undertaking post due diligence compliances of target companies;Providing domestic corporate advisory/compliance related servicesDesired skills and Experiences: a~ LL.B. from a reputed Institute / University with 5-10 years of experience as a Corporate Lawyer with a reputed Law Firms~ Well versed with the provisions of Commercial Laws, Foreign Exchange Laws and other Corporate and Employment Laws in UAE, GCC and MENA region; Working experience of Laws in UAE is must Bachelor’s in Law (Required)Experience:working in a Law firm in the UAEdealing with corporate clients:commercial contracts and agreementsdeal with Regulatory Authorities, Free ZonesUAE Laws Working in UAE: 4-6(Required)

    Bachelor’s in Law (Required)Experience:working in a Law firm in the UAEdealing with corporate clients:commercial contracts and agreementsdeal with Regulatory Authorities, Free ZonesUAE Laws Working in UAE: 4-6(Required)

    Mayur Batra Group was founded in the year 2002 in India and over the period the group has developed as a reputed, audit, accounting and advisory firm. Mayur Batra Group’s current clientele include around 60 fortune 500 companies.

    MB Group has a team of highly qualified and skilled professionals having rich experience in audit, accounting and book keeping, management services, HR recruitment, advisory and consultancy services and payroll processing.

    Our client relationships are more than just business partnerships: we aim to understand people as well as business, and building long-standing relationships based on mutual respect and trust. We care about the success of our clients and are committed to delivering value. We adopt a professional approach and it is important that our clients enjoy working with us. More

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    Digital Transformation Change Manager | Quest Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This role is largely client and stakeholder facing. You will also be tasked to train and develop staff with the new system.The Change Manager will be the conduit between the project team and the end users of the new technology within the business.They will be responsible for helping the project team to plan the implementation, the roll out, the go live and then support post-go-live of the project.* The successful candidate will be a conduit between the Business and the Project Manager. * You will be listening to both sides of the business and translating to the Project Manager and Implementation Partners. * For this role, you must be exceptionally strong with problem solving and overcoming objections within the business.

    Essential Requirements:* Must have retail domain experience. * Needs to understand how products are sold in stores and how this new technology would be implemented into the business.* The successful candidate, doesn’t need to be an expert in technology, but more of a generalist to drive projects.* Strong project and man management skills.* Clear communicator and strong stakeholder management and problem solving/resolution with tact and gravitas.* Exceptionally strong with resolving problems and overcoming objections.* Project/and or program management experience and certificates would be essential and advantageous.Desirable Requirements: * Would be desirable if you came from an IT backgroundWe request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

    Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years’ experience in sourcing the world’s best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

    With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

    Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

    We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants’ skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors. More

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    Digital Transformation Project Manager | Quest Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The business is transforming from Microsoft Navision over to MS Dynamics 365 over a 18 month to 24 month project timeline. This role would be around this project which looks to be a 18-24 month project.* The Digital Transformation Project Manager is responsible for delivering successful outcomes for key business transformation projects via effective project management.* Deliver large scale projects from initiation, planning, execution and closure of the Digital transformation projects to the stabilization of the run and support activities of the same.* Make sure that the business requirements of the different business units are fulfilled by the solutions delivered within quality, scope, budget and timeline agreed.* Enterprise resource planning.* Manage and implement a software that manages the company’s; Financials, Supply Chain, Operations, Commerce, Reporting, Manufacturing and HR.

    On behalf of our client we are hoping to connect with an experienced Digital Transformation Project Manager. The successful candidate will come from an IT background within the retail domain.Essential Requirements * You should have 5-6 years experience within Project Management within Digital transformations and IT.* You must have retail domain experience* The successful candidate will have executed full implementation cycles.* Strong project and man management skills* Clear communicator and strong stakeholder management and problem solving/resolution with tact and gravitas.* This role would be based around this project which looks to be an 18-24 month project.We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

    Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years’ experience in sourcing the world’s best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

    With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

    Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

    We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants’ skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors. More

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    Marketing Manager | IC Markets

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Liaise with key accounts and distributors to plan and execute campaigns that grow sales through multiple channels online and offline• Plan and execute campaigns to increase online sales through available channels, including social media and email marketing• Liaison with our public relations and social media teams• Influencer and partner management to achieve business objectives• Event coordination, including annual trade expos and consumer events• Develop B2B and B2C marketing materials, including copywriting and editing for blogs, sales material• Report on performance and be accountable for keeping the ball rolling across channels

    • 5-6 years’ experience• Financial marketing experience preferred• Excellent leadership and project management skills• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills• Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively• An organised self-starter with initiative who gets stuff done• Attention to detail and excellent follow up skills• A passion for data to optimize our marketing efforts• Commercially minded with the ability to adapt to changing market conditions• Experience in the financial industry is a plus• Knowledge of automation software for the customer journey like HubSpot and salesforce is a plus.

    IC Markets is a market-leading online retail trading platform that offers trading instruments, including currencies, stocks, commodities, futures, bonds, and digital assets. IC Markets offers its clients cutting-edge trading platforms, low-latency connectivity, and superior liquidity.

    Our management team has significant experience in the Forex, CFD and Equity markets. It is this experience that has enabled us to select the best possible technology solutions in the market. More

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    Analyst Dialer | Daniel & Philip's Leaf – DPL Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client a leading Real Estate developer is on look for Analyst Dialer in DubaiJob DescriptionResponsibilities:· Flash prescriptive reports from various platforms such as dialer, CRM and database· Monitor & Highlight business trends· Flashes reports on process and associate sales funnelPls share your resume with current pay, benefits, Expected pay, benefits and Notice on that you wish to provide on your professional experience and employment preferences.

    Skill Set Required:· Strong understanding of Power BI, should have been working on the it for the last 2 years· Strong understanding of Excel & Power Point· Knowledge of platforms such as Python & R Studio· Exposure to dialers will be an added advantage

    DPL Group is characterized by quality products, innovative strength and affordability. The pursuit of excellence in all areas is our driving force. The close partnership is the foundation of our success.

    DPL Group, is a group of companies with diversified business across the globe. We have served majorly for many years into Pharmaceutical, Consumer Products, Capital Investment, Real Estate, Management Consultancy, etc.

    We are convinced that with these strong values we will achieve our goal: we want to be the world leader for quality products and service. Our products, services and availability prove that our client satisfaction is our high priority. More

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    Change Management Support (ITIL) | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Maintaining the Change Management policy, processes and standards. • Manage, review, amend and close Requests for Change (RFC). • Develop and present Change Management reports as required. • Coordination of the Change Advisory Board (CAB). • Coordinate services, implement & monitor Release Plans, producing detailed timetables of events and documenting action plans. • Communicate and manage expectations during the planning and rollout of new Releases.

    • University Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology OR relevance qualifications.• Other certifications obtained: ITIL• Nature and length of previous experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 Years of Experience in Change Management, IT Service Management / IT Service Delivery Management.Specialist knowledge:• ITIL• Change Management• ITSM• Preferably Knowledge in Release & Problem Management.Soft Skills and Personality traits:• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Problem Solving• Team Management.

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More