Finance Director, Majid Al Futtaim, Dubai, UAE

 Date: 17-Jan-2022

Location: Dubai, AE

Company: Majid Al Futtaim

Majid Al Futtaim invites you to join us in our quest to create great moments for everyone, everyday! We are the leading shopping mall, residential communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving over 560 million visitors a year. For the past two decades, we have shaped the consumer landscape across the region, transforming the way people shop, live and play, while maintaining a strong sustainability track record and the largest mall in the world to attain LEED Gold EBOM Certification. We have over 40,000 team members in 15 international markets representing over 100 nationalities – all keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy being BOLD, PASSIONATE and TOGETHER, then Majid Al Futtaim is the destination for you.

Role Purpose

The role of the Director of Finance is to provide to provide continuous leadership in the financial area for the food and beverage business of leisure entertainment and cinemas. This role also is responsible for providing management with guidance and training whilst also focusing on the profitability of the businesses, maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting ensuring acceptable levels of internal control, ensuring compliance with all regulations and policies and procedures and by safeguarding company assets.

Role Details: Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Strategy, Planning & Leadership

 

 

• Leads and analyzes financial market mapping for assessing viability of new brands
• Establishes accurate forecasting processes that enable the formulation of informed strategies and direction by departmental leadership
• Leads budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and reporting the Leisure, Entertainment & Cinema businesses
• Drives strong compliance standards - ensure strong ethics, integrity and credibility within the Food and Beverage group
• Custodian of budget, feasibility studies and channel financial risk management
• Identifies opportunities to optimize performance and implement performance measures to reach financial goals
• Analyzes financial data and operations to advise management and to assist in achieving and maintaining the division’s financial objectives
• Leads financial analysis to assist management in the evaluation of the profitability of income streams as well as the potential for cost efficiencies
• Monitors revenues/expenses across the food and beverage portfolio and ensures the accurate recording as per established guidelines
• Investigates and critiques variances to plan or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management
• Conducts risks management and continuously reviews all finance policies and internal control procedures, effecting necessary changes where needed
• Develops and leads weekly/monthly/annual/ financial planning processes for the food and beverage business to establish a department-wide corporate budget that is subsequently approved by the CFO and CEO of Leisure, Entertainment & Cinemas
• Coordinates, analyzes, and reports the financial performance to CFO and CEO of Leisure, Entertainment and Cinemas (financial performance, projections and other special projects as required)
• Stays up to date with market trends that are relevant for the industry as well as any finance/accounting changes that would impact the business from an accounting or commercial standpoint
• Ensures compliance with all contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes
• Work with management in maintaining all licenses, permits, insurance and other regulatory contracts
• Analyzes financial data and operations to advise management and lead the business in achieving and maintaining the division’s financial objectives
• Maintains compliance with the DOA and Policies and Procedures of Majid Al Futtaim
• Establishes and continually audit all internal financial controls including purchasing and cash handling 
• Lead and develop the Food and Beverage finance team as well as the wider finance population to ensure strong talent pool and succession planning
• Ensures the effectiveness of debt collection and credit management systems
• Liaises with internal and external auditors to comply with both statutory and non-statutory requirement

Definition of Success:

• Understanding of business drivers and key variables for the businesses
• Requires initiative to generate analytical framework / models to convert raw business data to useful information
• Responsible for capital expenditure analysis and control
• Oversee EBITDA for the Food and Beverage group

Other Context (If applicable):

• Willingness to travel within the region
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary in the execution of his duties or duties as delegated by the CEO

Functional Competencies:

• Commercial Acumen
• Financial Acumen
• Strategic thinking with strong financial planning and analysis skills
• Expert understanding of big data and analytics
• Exceptional communicator
• Expert understanding of big data and analytics
• Managing vision and purpose
• Ability to direct others with strong influencing skills
• Highly experienced with building organizations from the ground up including but not limited to drafting processes, templates, negotiation, and third-party relationship management skills
• Deep understanding of accounting principles as well as a solid understanding of financial controls and procedures that are necessary for successful prevention, detection, and resolution of errors in the business’s accounting records
• Technologically savvy and adept with excellent computer skills, being highly proficient in MS Excel, MS Office, MS Outlook, and PowerPoint, which will all be necessary for the creation of financial reports, proposals, and recommendations

Personal Characteristics and Required Background:

Personal Skills

• Ability to influence a cross-functional team and senior business leadership as well as stakeholders in a unified direction and with a common vision
• Highly effective in handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines, be results and detail oriented
• Possess exceptionally good problem-solving skills and have an ability to remain calm and composed during times of uncertainty and stress

Minimum Experience

Minimum of 12+ years of working experience in a corporate finance position within a fast-moving and dynamic business environment, preferably in a senior corporate finance management position

At least 5 years in a Head of Finance, Financial Controller role overseeing various financial verticals

 

Minimum Qualifications/education

• Preferably educated to professional level, preferably CA, MBA - Finance
• CPA, ACA/ACCA certification is a must

https://careers.majidalfuttaim.com/job/Dubai-Finance-Director/763371401/

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Contracts Manager, Hill International, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 Hill International, with more than 3,000 professionals in 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Hill has participated in over 10,000 project assignments with a total construction value of more than $600 billion.  Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the eighth-largest construction management firm in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Contracts (various: including formal, short form, and annual contracts)—drafting, evaluation, negotiation and execution:
• Non-disclosure agreements, sales/purchasing agreements, sub¬contracts, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, master agreements, review of customer proposed terms and conditions.
• Serve as the point of contact for customers on contractual matters. Act as contractual “middleman” between company employees and customers, ensuring timely review and approval/reconciliation of variations.
• On all standard and nonstandard contracts, provide redlined recommendations and often negotiate directly with customer attorneys or purchasing staff until consensus has been reached.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects.
• As needed, guide on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training to new project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures.
• Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy as appropriate, contribute to or influence company policies.
• Monitor compliance by company employees with established procedures. Identify areas of recurrent pressure.
• Work with risk management department/finance to coordinate contractual insurance requirements.
• Handle on-going issue and change management
• Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing etc.)
• Oversee service level agreement compliance
• Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

 

 

Qualifications

 

• A degree/diploma in an Engineering discipline is required
• RICS or similar certifications preferred.
• 15 or more years’ of working on Multi-Million Dollar projects within the Construction field.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Demonstrates a determination, desire to succeed and a wish to progress and develop within a commercial role.
• Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel and strong user skill level within MS Office or Primavera.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Arabic is an added advantage.

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled
 
Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

 

 

Primary Location

: AE-AE-Abu Dhabi

Contact Name - External

: Jayeeta Bhatt 

Contact Email - External

: JayeetaBhatt@hillintl.com

https://hillintl.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=21002929&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

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Crew Operations Coordinator, Emirates Group Careers, Dubai, UAE

 

Job Purpose

To provide 24-7 operational support as part of the Emirates Crew Operations team, to facilitate safe and efficient departure and arrival processes for all Flight and Cabin Crew. Reporting to the Deputy Crew Duty Manager, the role is responsible for a wide variety of operational tasks including ensuring the correct number of legal crew report on time for over 200+ departing flights daily, producing destination specific mandatory documentation and providing outstanding customer service at all times for the 6000+ crew that depart / arrive through the Crew Operations facility daily. Job Outline: - Monitor the crew reporting process to ensure that the correct number of rostered crew (based on pre-determined service standards) report on time, with the correct legal documentation and in adherence with the applicable regulatory policies. - Resolve all check-in discrepancies, such as crew no-show, lateness, missing/incorrect documentation, and last-minute sickness. - Oversee the Airport Standby Lounge and facilitate the standby crew allocation process. Ensure that all crew called from airport standby are fully prepared and briefed of the specific requirements for that duty and are provided with the correct documentation. - Execute departmental contingency plans in response to any type of operational disruption including inclement weather, aircraft incident, severe traffic, tunnel closure, system failures etc. - Resolve individual process exceptions through manual intervention and interaction with external (DXB Immigration, Customs and Police teams) and internal (dnata, EKAS, Crew Scheduling) stakeholders. - Initiate mass manual procedures following system outages and mobilise support teams across dnata, EKAS and Central Services to ensure an effective operation and compliance with company and regulatory policies. - Proactively facilitate an efficient crew check in process in by supporting crew facing issues such as ID/Kiosk/Pulse failures, queuing, and baggage drop off delays. - Provide a single point of contact for Crew Operations monitoring and resolving issues during the crew arrival process, including baggage carousel issues, arrival transport delays, Customs and Immigration issues, meeting and assisting sick crew members and the collection and sortation of all relevant arrival flight documentation. - Responsible for the twice daily Health and Safety walk around of the Crew Operations facility across Departures (including 42 crew briefing rooms) and Arrivals, ensuring all issues raised, logged, and followed up with the respective facilities teams.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications: 12 Years schooling or equivalent Experience : In-Flight service / In-Flight administration Knowledge/skills: - - 4+ yrs in administration and customer service background, in an operational environment. - Good operational awareness: - Exceptional Customer service skills - Must be capable of working under pressure in an environment where a very high degree of initiative, self -motivation and control are required. - Must be able to operate independently with limited or general supervision. - Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements (esp. Flight Time Limitations (FTL) and training).

https://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/search-and-apply/346466

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Duty Admin, Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

Synopsis

Responsible for monitoring and organizing all activities within the deptartment, plan and coordinate administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office, supporting the Duty Managers and employees through a variety of task related to organization and communication such as maintaining records, mail distribution, planning and other office support services.  
 

Accountabilities

A high quality productivity level within a fast paced environment is a necessity.  Also, answers non-routine correspondence and assembles highly confidential and sensitive information.

 

Highly independent individual in charge of all administrative tasks supporting business operations Submit, follow-up and collect all staff employment visas and facilitate the visa renewal process.

Provide information and assistance to new and existing employees on their requirements

Always maintain confidentiality and security of company and employee documents.

Education & Experience

• Education to at least high school diploma is required.
• Excellent planning, organizing and computer skills.
• Proficient in the use of all Office 365 applications.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 to bring “Abu Dhabi to the World”. Over the years, we have grown into Etihad Aviation Group, a diversified global aviation and travel company, which is one of the world’s most acclaimed industry brands.

Our airline flies to over 84 destinations with a fleet of over 100 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, serving 18.6 million passengers a year and carrying 682,000 tonnes of cargo in 2018.

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Live-In Nanny, Nannies Incorporated, Dubai, UAE

 A friendly couple with two children aged 4 years old and 2 years old are searching for a live in nanny to join them in caring for their children. 

The family are based in Dubai.

Working hours: 6 days per week, 12 hours per day (helping the children get to sleep and being available if they wake up overnight). 

Accommodation: A separate bedroom and bathroom in the family home 

Duties: Helping mum with all aspects of childcare and family life. Making breakfast, readying the children for the day, engaging them in educational, age-appropriate activities, taking them on age appropriate outings, organising playdates, cooking healthy fresh lunch and dinner for the children, packing their clothes for trips and doing the dinner, bath, bedtime routine. Assisting with helping the children fall asleep. Along with frequent babysitting/being in charge of her sleep monitor whilst the children's parents are out some evenings.

A candidate who can assist with more family organisational tasks will be highly considered.

https://www.nanniesinc.com/position/dubai-live-nanny-sought-126-asap-start-date

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