Cash & Accounts Payables Supervisor - -Dubai
Dubai -SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group. As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region. We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes. Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai -, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah. As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, SNCL-Atkins is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first-class solutions which combine innovation, imagination and best practice. We operate at the forefront of transport, property and infrastructure sectors and are one of the world’s leading Engineering consultancies. Using a flexible and multi-disciplinary approach, we provide an independent service in key areas: consulting and project management. The role is a critical role at the heart of our business, responsible for managing cash across the region and encouraging and challenging cash generation. The role reports directly into the Finance Director – Central but works closely with the Regional Finance Director. The role is responsible for managing the weekly cash forecasts, challenging the business to ensure the forecast are robust and reliable, working with central treasury in the UK and Montreal to ensure cash is repatriated whenever possible, payments are managed efficiently and effectively and funds are available to meet critical payments when necessary and providing insightful information to senior management and the business to best target clients that need additional focus. This role will manage four staff directly, in Dubai -, Saudi and Qatar and also work closely with the outsourced Accounts Payable function in India. The role will be supported by the Middle East and Africa Finance Function (based in Dubai -) and must also ensure compliance with the Group Finance Manual and provide support to the periodic statutory and internal audits. Responsibilities You will be expected to build strong working relationships with the divisional finance teams and also the project community (i.e. Project Managers and Project Directors). Core responsibilities will include: Act as the primary finance contact person for all cash and treasury matters and the point of escalation for Accounts Payable activities Preparation of both short and medium range cash forecasts and analysis of significant variances. Review and challenge of weekly cash forecasts. Manage cash balances across the region, ensuring maximum cash repatriation, whilst maintaining adequate liquidity to meet payments when due. Manage timing of payments Work with the Tax Team to ensure all compliance documentation is in place and maintained Work with the Tax Team to resolve VAT issues (across Saudi, UAE and Bahrain) Develop strong working relationships with the Project Community and the Central Finance Function. Creation of business intelligence reporting to enable the business to focus resource on key cash issues. Creation of bespoke reports and summarises to present or analyse cash flow information Ensure compliance with Group Finance Manual and use of best accounting practices; Coordinating with, and providing samples to, internal and external auditors. Ensure accuracy of workflow and completion within the specified deadlines; Ad-hoc support to relevant business improvement projects; Seek opportunities to learn new skills and aspire to develop within the team. Requirements Essential Technical Competencies Fully Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CPA or other recognised Accounting, Cash Management or Accounts Payable qualification; Minimum of 5 years, Finance experience, with at least 2 being within a cash management role. Good understanding of a cash lifecycle and the different measures of financial performance. Experience in preparing cash reports and providing analyses and commentary over variances. Experience in preparing budgets and forecasts. Good understanding of banking systems and international payment processes. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel (knowledge of complex models are a plus). Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office tools; High standard of (numerical) presentation skills; Excellent communication in English (both written and oral). Experience of interacting with multiple businesses and finance functions; Experience of working within a multi-cultural environment; Proven ability to develop strong working relationships and communicate effectively at all levels. Desirable Technical Competencies Some treasury experience working within a large multinational blue-chip organisation; Has relevant industry experience in Construction, Engineering or a relevant Consultancy. Working knowledge of JD Edwards, Hyperion Finance Management (HFM), Smart View and other specific IT systems and databased; Essential Behavioural Competencies Initiative – Able to work independently with minimum supervision, make suggestions on best practice and improving current processes and procedures. Problem Solving – Can think of creative solutions to problems. Strong management and interpersonal skills – Able to develop productive internal working relationships with colleagues at all levels. Analytical – Able to analyse large volumes of date and clearly communicate findings. Teamwork – Willingly cooperate with others towards the same goals and objectives. Communication skills – Clear, concise and relevant in both the verbal and written form. Time Management – Able to prioritise, plan ahead and achieve objectives within strict deadlines. Influencing – Confident liaising with and influencing at all levels within the organisation. Cultural Awareness – Able to work within a diverse team and to engage all colleagues. Capable of intelligent debate – challenge colleagues in a constructive manner, communicate complexity clearly, avoid being abrasive or judgemental. Rewards & Benefits We offer an excellent package which includes: A competitive salary Transportation allowance Medical and life insurance cover 22 calendar days annual leave Medical and life insurance cover Company gratuity scheme Discretionary bonus scheme Annual flight allowance to point of origin Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants
General Accountant - IAK AUTO SERVICE BROKER-Dubai
Dubai -AED2,000 - AED3,500 a monthIAK is looking for Accountant to join our team! We're looking for driven and enthusiastic candidates with exceptional experience from an Insurance background. Candidates must be target driven with the ability to smash weekly processing KPI's.Key Responsibilities: Accountable for processing insurance policies, ensuring all documents are valid,Updating accounting records (digital and physical).Manage all accounting operationsPublish timely financial statements.Conduct the month-end and year-end closing process. Liaise with external auditors.Collect, analyze and summarize account information.Monitor cash flow requirements and secure the required fundingCompute taxes and prepare tax returns.Analyze transactions and develop periodic reports for managementDocument accounting policies and procedures.Budget preparation.Keep information confidential and secure with regular database backups.Keep up to date with relevant financial policies, regulations and legislation.Prepare Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement, Cash Flow Statement and other reports.Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.Perform regular, detailed audits to ensure accuracy in financial documents and expenditures.Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.A minimum of 3 years of experience.Bilingual is a must - Arabic & EnglishHolder of CPA or equivalent is an advantage.Proven processing experience (minimum 2 years) from the insurance field is essentialExcellent English written and verbal communication skills with the ability to converse clearly, positively and effectively.Strong ability to work under pressure in a target driven environment.The ability to influence and negotiate.Build and develop long-term client relationships; listening to clients and identifying needs.Possesses a high level of professionalism, assertiveness and honesty.Strong Excel and Mathematical skills. Advance LevelPossesses a high level of professionalism, assertiveness and honestyIf you meet all of these requirements and the scope of the role is a match for your expectations please apply today!Please note we are looking for someone who can start immediately and will appreciate your mention on current visa status and availability to joinJob Type: Full-timeSalary: AED2,000.00 to AED3,500.00 /monthExperience:Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
Education:Bachelor's (Preferred)
License:UAE (Preferred)
Language:ENGLISH (Preferred)
Security Head - Al Thabat Property Guard & Surveillance Services-Dubai
Dubai -Duties & ResponsibilitiesManages all security daily routinesReview gate pass revenues and make sure corruption is preventedAttend to incidents & accidentsIdentify, investigate or resolve security breachesPrepare staff daily duty rosterOrganize and update the security work orders’ calendar & upcoming eventsPrepare and organize the security annual leave matrixFollow up on vehicle maintenance, fuel cards, insurance and registrationCheck and authorize material gate permitsIssue community access cardsAnswer clients’ emails, calls and inquiriesReviews the monthly security overtime sheet for payrollPatrol the community to ensure compliance with security policies and regulationsWriting department policies and proceduresJob Type: Full-timeExperience:Security: 4 years (Preferred)