Finance Assistant, Credit Management – Finance Shared Servic... - Jumeirah Group-Dubai
Dubai -About Jumeirah: At Jumeirah, we are committed to encouraging and developing our colleagues in world class environments. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities, employing over 14,000 colleagues from over 140 different countries including locations in Asia Pacific, CIS, Central Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East. We want you to do well from the beginning, so we’ll give you every chance to impress during the recruitment process. We promise our colleagues a warm welcome and will help you feel part of our Jumeirah family from day one. You can rely on us to support you as you settle into your journey with us and make Jumeirah ‘Your Place to Shine’. Our Group & Corporate and Dubai - Shared Services teams are an integral part in delivering the Jumeirah Brand promise. Based in our modern headquarters in Dubai - Design District or in one of our other key locations, we guarantee you will be part of a dynamic, committed team of industry professionals with a passion for delivering the Company strategy and efficiencies essential for our world class operation. About the Role: An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join the Finance Shared Services team in Dubai - Shared Services at Jumeirah Group. The main duties and responsibilities of this role: Implement the SSC’s credit policies and procedures in order to maximize hotel profitability through reducing bad debt exposure and improving working capital. Attend the monthly credit meetings with the relevant SBU representatives as and when necessary and highlight monthly performance and bad debts, and discuss any accounts concern in order to provide visibility on the SBUs’ credit position and resolve any issues in a timely manner. Execute all credit management activities such as current and new customer credit applications and accounts in order to ensure they comply with the SSC’s policies and procedures. Investigate customer’s credit worthiness through various available means and recommend credit approvals and disapprovals in order to ensure that all credit options are granted to reliable and solvable customers. Coordinate with the Accounts Receivable Manager, the SBUs’ Directors of Finance and Finance Managers, and Business Support functions on all matters pertaining to credit of guests and city ledger accounts. Support guests and other departments in matters concerning the request for credits, the issuance of credits, the formulation of credit conditions, invoice schedules and provide any assistance with credit requirements in order to ensure that all credits granted have conditions that allow capture of revenues while reducing financial risks. Continuously monitor key credit accounts and their related transactions in order to ensure that the credit granted to corporate and special clients is in accordance with their contract. Provide support during the annual audit process by working with internal and external auditors to answer queries and provide any documents required in a timely manner. Ensure compliance to all relevant Health, Safety and Environment management procedures and controls within a defined area of activity so that Jumeirah Group provides world class and luxurious hospitality services to its guests. Contribute to the identification of opportunities for participating in change initiatives, programmes and projects taking into account best practices, improvement of processes and productivity improvement. Perform related tasks and duties as assigned and deemed responsible by management. About You: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting. Strong understanding of key financial and accounting processes (accounts payables, accounts receivables, collection cycles, reconciliation etc.) Strong knowledge of financial control, compliance and reporting. Proficiency in software applications and databases, Microsoft Office and analysis tools. About the Benefits: We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.
Procurement Manager - Large Private Estate - Middle East - Hill Robinson Yacht Management - Middle East-Dubai
Dubai -Experienced Procurement Manager position available for Large Private EstateStart: February/ March 2020Location: Middle EastType of Position: PermanentPackage: Attractive salary, with accommodation, insurance, transportation, medical, flights and leave.Qualifications-•Proven work experience as a Procurement Officer or similar role•Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures•Experience using financial software•Advanced MS Excel skills•Knowledge of financial regulations•Clean Driver’s LicenseRoles and Responsibilities- You are the director of first impressions. You must be a keen negotiator, excellent communicator and be persuasive and charming, in order to form good relationships with our new and existing suppliers and contractors. This is a fast paced, multi-dimensional role that needs someone who can process a lot of information quickly, efficiently and precisely.•Excellent relationship building skills•Excellent negotiation skills•Excellent time management•Excellent organisational skills•Advanced in Microsoft excel•Inventory control•Goods receivable – check all stock matches the invoice, is in good condition, acceptable shelf life, •Goods returned – manage returned stock and ensure credits are given •Quote requests for capital expenditure•Able to search and find complex items to fulfil all requests from department managers•Warehouse management•Prepare weekly, quarterly and annual reports •Able to manage stock in and out•Manage a team of 15+/- people •Must remain calm and be in control at all times•End of month statement settlement•Purchase orders•Petty Cash controlThis job is 50/50 office/hands-on. This is an active role that needs someone who is fit, able to solve problems, handle stress and think quick. Education and Experience required: * Minimum of 10 years' of hotel or luxury property management experience, gathered in respected 5 Star world-renowned deluxe properties and/or private residence * Minimum 4 year Management or Leadership degree in Hospitality or equivalent* Experience in pre-openings of 5 star hotels/luxury properties and involvement in renovations and major projects* High proficiency in English both written and oral with working knowledge of Arabic advantageousInterpersonal Skills: * Service oriented with professional presentation skills appropriate for VIP guests and Diplomats* Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably also Arabic* Demonstrated ability to effectively interact wtih people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds* Ability to work well in stressful, high pressure situations* Ability to convey information and ideas clearly* Ability to plan and conduct meetings* Effective in handling problems in the workplace* Proven leadership demonstrating effective listening, understanding, clarifying and resolving concerns and issues raised by co-workers/guests
Chef De Cuisine - International - Jumeirah Zabeel Saray - -Dubai
Dubai -About Jumeirah & the Hotel: At Jumeirah, we are committed to encouraging and developing our colleagues in world class environments. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities, employing over 14,000 colleagues from over 140 different countries including locations in Asia Pacific, CIS, Central Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East. We want you to do well from the beginning, so we’ll give you every chance to impress during the recruitment process. We promise our colleagues a warm welcome and will help you feel part of our Jumeirah family from day one. You can rely on us to support you as you settle into your journey with us and make Jumeirah ‘Your Place to Shine’. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is a luxurious beachside resort located on the west crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah in Dubai -. The interior of the resort is inspired by the ancient palaces of Turkey and features hand-painted finishing, Turkish artworks and stunning murals inspired by the Golden Age of the Ottoman Empire. The resort offers 405 rooms and suites, 38 Royal Residences and the award-winning Talise Ottoman Spa, one of the largest and most luxurious spas in the Middle East. The resort offers Sinbad’s Kids Club complete with splash park, nightlife destination Music Hall and a collection of eight diverse restaurants which offer a vibrant selection of culinary experiences. The resort also offers motorized and non-motorized water sports, complete with private jetty offering shuttle boat transfers to and from the main-land of Dubai -. About the Job: An opportunity has a risen for a colleague to join our Culinary team in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, for a Chef De Cuisine role. The main duties and responsibilities of this role: Assist Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef in the supervision of all colleagues engaged in the kitchen. Attend daily meetings with Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef and all other Senior Chefs regarding the updates for the day and review the list of things to do for maximum 2 days thereafter. Holds meeting with the colleagues in each particular kitchen to discuss what has been carried out in the Chef’s meeting and some other issues. Establish Culinary Standards for the specialty of each kitchen which includes banqueting that caters to a number of guests. Plan menus and compile recipes for food tasting to be approved by Executive Chef and or Executive Sous Chef. Inspect 4 times daily all food stores and refrigerated areas and suggest, where necessary, correct storage methods to comply with Health and Safety regulations as discussed further in this book. Check any spoilage and ensure regular turnover of food items and inform the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef. Check on a daily basis food preparation, individual costs, quality, quantity inventories and portion control. During service periods, to personally run the hot plate and assist when needed and to ensure that the presentation as well as quality of the food is in accordance with the established standards. Conducts training and thorough briefing on the correct usage of kitchen equipment and machinery and to check that this is carried out in the correct manner by all kitchen colleagues. Ensure the personal hygiene of colleague is up to the standard. Ensure that the daily logbook is utilized and complaints are immediately reported to the Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef. Ensures that all points mentioned in the log book has been carried out. i.e. miss en place and other instructions to complete the operation. Maintain record and follow up documentation, checklists for control purposes. Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the management. Monitoring of extra hours. Ensure that all the required food transfer are completed to the appropriate outlet / department. Assist the Executive sous Chef in his daily tasks. About you: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications: Completed kitchen apprentice or chefs training courses for at least one year Diploma in Hotel Management Recipe Software Computer knowledge, Word, Excel At least five years in a five-star International chain hotel At least two years in an international five star hotel in similar position of above About the benefits: This position offers a highly competitive salary and package which includes: live out allowance, uniform, laundry services, meals during working hours, flight allowance every year, medical coverage, life and accident insurance, retail and leisure discounts, 50% discount off Jumeirah F&B Outlets and reduced hotel rates.