Regional Export Assistant - Dubai - -Dubai
Dubai -At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favourite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for and family dinners unforgettable. Puck®, Dano®, Lurpak® and Castello® – names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. There are 1,200 employees in the Middle East and Africa and 19,000 global employees at the heart of our business. Every single one of us plays an important role and together we build on our 10bn Euros turnover and establish our position as one of the largest dairy companies in the world. Are you an ambitious, proactive and self-driven individual with solid experience in Export management? If yes, this is a great opportunity to grow your career within Arla Foods! Position Overview Plan, direct and control the logistics operation of Distributor Sales MENA to ensure that agreed objectives and KPI’s of own and the team are met, and that the good reputation of the department and its business are protected and further developed. Secure that the order flow, forecasts and customer relations is handled properly and that procedures and systems are in compliance according to company needs and policies. The objective is to have a professional logistics operation with smooth contact to customers, shipping department, and other internal stakeholders in Arla Foods, as well to support the organization in any needs to fulfil its ambitious growth strategy 2020’. Key Responsibilities Handle shipping schedule, documents and follow up on ETA and ETD. Supervision issued LC’s, CAD, CASH etc., and make sure that all shipping documents are issued, correct and received on time. Maintain good relations with shipping department in Arla Foods. Coordinate with customers and planners and follow up on shipping issues under the management supervision. Plan sales activities and prepare forecasts volumes in cooperation with Export manager. Handle debit & credit notes. Vendor invoices, and payment processing. Abide by the company’s policies and procedures. Control insurance policies, validity of transfers and payment documents. Always be updated on regional and local rules, and regulations related to our business, and inform the Export manager of any major developments/issues Inform Export manager of any major issues in connection with importing of the goods. (including custom clearances, demurrage and registration of items) Best in class handling of forecasts strive to be as accurate and close to min.75% on monthly evaluation. Handle and place claims in the database and ensure follow up is made Secure professional and correct communication with stakeholders, be agile and think sales. Send daily order overviews and forecast volumes to be confirmed to Export managers and make sure we use the right pricing. (meet the deadlines) Provide price calculations to internal stakeholders, stock reports and sales numbers from customers. Monthly order proposal in coordination with the Export manager, marketing manager and follow up regularly on forecast versus sales and inform team of any gaps. . Success Factors Accurate and no mistakes in handling orders, documents and payments Professional and smooth contact to markets, shipping departments, and marketing. Creative and proactive in solving daily tasks and challenges, commercial oriented and structured in approach Deliver on time and deliver on sales targets Constantly improve forecast accuracy follow up and elaborate with team Contribute and be active on meetings, challenge in a progressive way Be willing to travel whenever it’s or if needed Live our values: LEAD-SENSE-CREATE Experience Candidate must have minimum 4 years’ experience of export, ordering processing and documentation from FMCG industry. Used to work in a fast paced environments, managing multiple internal and external stakeholders while staying focused on delivering the set objectives Skills and competencies Candidate must have the business professional skills required to perform and meet the purpose of the position. Candidate must be structured and be able to handle several critical issues at a time. Candidate must be creative, analytical and find the best solutions to deliver a performing selling supply chain structure Candidate must show a self-driven strife towards solving daily tasks and challenges Computer literate with SAP knowledge and Microsoft Office including excel and good power point skills Fluent English, spoken and written is a must, Arabic is an advantage Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders Please apply via this link. #LI-HF
VP Finance - -Dubai
Dubai -Full-time, PermanentThe key responsibilities of the role will be split around three key sectors; Treasury; Contribute to fund raising for the group Review Term Sheets, CTAs, & loan documents. Ensuring all terms of loan documents are aligned with terms as negotiated with banks, and that these are practical from a business operations point of view You must be familiar with financial covenants calculations, and Financial Derivatives required for calculating & executing Hedges You will have a solid knowledge of banking & trade finance products, both from a funding perspective & a business operations requirements You must be able to maintain strong relationships with the banks & have good negotiation skills to manage & resolve issues with the banks, whether related to funding, cash management, or business operations Maintain close relationships with contacts at subsidiary businesses and be able to address their banking and treasury needs Ensure the Group and its subsidiary businesses Approved Bank Mandates are constantly complied with Lead the Cash Management and Forecasting process, liaising with different stakeholders & constantly monitoring and updating cash forecasts. Maintain oversight of the group's cash balance, ensuring that cash is managed efficiently to maximize shareholder returns Financial Controls; Maintain strict Financial Controls at all times, ensuring compliance with Policies, Procedures, and Delegation of Authority Management of the AP, AR, GL functions Ensure the monthly close is completed on time, in line with the reporting calendar, and that all checks & controls are performed, and that monthly MIS reports are produced accurately on time Ensure the group is VAT compliant, and this is filed accurately and timely Ensure the procurement process is in line with the company's policy General; Take an active role in the business planning process Constantly review internal policies and procedures, identifying gaps, enhancing existing processes & procedures Keep up to date with local, regional & global economic / market trends when it comes to financial management Help to develop a fully automated process for payments, with the goal of enhancing efficiency and reducing risk Support the leadership by taking on special projects / ad hoc requirements Lead system Implementations / Upgrades Build strong relationships internally & externally with all relevant stakeholders The Successful Applicant The successful candidate for the role of VP Finance will demonstrate; A minimum of 10 years professional experience within Finance / Accounting Experience with multinational companies or major, diversified groups (preferred, not essential) A minimum of a Finance or accounting Related degree, preferably you will have a formal accounting qualification (MBA / CPA / CFA) You will be a strong communicator & negotiator, with excellent analytical skills You MUST be a UAE National (with a family book). Candidates who do not meet this requirement will be dismissed immediately. In addition, you will be a flexible and adaptable character, who is highly driven to achieve success, but has a strong understanding of people both personally and professionally. You will value positive leadership, with a focus on talent development for your people, and driving a high performance, collaborative team culture. You will be an individual who takes initiative, thinks strategically and makes an active effort to influence and communicate with others. You will take pride & accountability in your work and constantly seek to deliver excellence in everything you do. What's on Offer My client can offer a competitive package for this role, with a salary of between 50,000 & 70,000 AED per month, depending on the level of qualification and experience you have to offer. There will also be a very strong family benefits package (business class flight tickets, excellent health insurance, schooling for up to 3 children).
Administrative Coordinator - Tharawat-Al Quoz
Al QuozFull-time, Contract, PermanentAED6,000 - AED7,000 a monthWe are looking for a new Administrative Coordinator for our organisation www.tharawat.org.Applicants have to be motivated, honest, reliable and willing to work in a collaborative, focused and entrepreneurial team.Job tasks:General office administration, PRO and HR matters (insurances, visas, office contracts with providers)Personal GM Assistance and production assistanceFinancials using QuickBooks (Payables&Receivables, Petty Cash, Reconciliation, VAT filing, WPS)Rent Out Inquires and Execution, Sales SupportMembership Inquiries, Sales SupportEvents SupportDistribution big bulk of magazines UPS, Fedex, GSL etc.Starting Date is tbc in February 2020. Full-time.Ideally handover during two weeks.Candidate should be flexible to assist with events outside normal working hours.Job Types: Full-time, Contract, PermanentSalary: AED6,000.00 to AED7,000.00 /monthExperience:Administrative Coordinator: 2 years (Preferred)