Ref. JB1806195

Finance Manager
Manpower Middle East

Our client, a local company is currently seeking to recruit a Finance Manager. You will reporting directly to the Finance Director Purpose of the Position To provide leadership and support to the finance team and the company on all financial aspects, and to ensure implementation of Khidmah strategy and operational plan. Key Responsibilities People Management Lead a team of 10 professional accountants (two Chief Accountants and their teams) responsible for all Facility Management and Property Management accounting activities Manage the finance team in an effective manner to accomplish the department goals and objectives and expectations of all our stakeholders. Develop people by encouraging individuals to be self motivated and take responsibility for their contributions to the team. Lead by example and delegate work effectively. Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback training. Actively mentor and coach team members to their highest potential. Build strong cross-functional relationships and act as Finance Business Partner for other departments. Communicate effectively and manage successful working relationships with other departments, Suppliers, customers and partners. Reporting Responsible for all financial, accounting, banking and fiscal management aspects under the direction of Director of Finance. Close supervision of all day to day and periodic Finance related process and reconciliations such as AR, AP, inventory, cash and bank and Payroll. Ensure accurate and smooth month end closing and reporting within the agreed timetable. Supervise the preparation of the weekly cash flow and monthly cost allocation sheets. Budgeting Assist the Director of Finance and other Directors in preparing the annual budget. Implement the approved annual budget (and any variations) and post to the system. Monitor, analyze and report monthly operating results against budget. Monthly performance review of all contracts against budget. Analyze actual and report variance to senior management. Participate in planning the objectives, methods and resources of financial operations Control and Compliance Examine financial records and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control. Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, accounting standards and local laws and regulations related to Finance Act as first point of contact for internal and external audits Implement process improvement initiatives to enhance existing processes and accommodate business change Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of divisions and departments

Skills

Skills Minimum 8 years of professional experience with at least 3 years in a similar capacity, preferably in a business with similar processes. PM or FM background preferred Relevant graduate degree Accounting qualification is preferred. Strong command of Excel Strong English communication skills Arabic language is an advantage. Strong leadership and people skills Ability to multi task and meet tight deadlines Proactive, self starter, driven and improvement conscious.

Company Profile

Manpower, Inc. was first established in Wisconsin in 1948 and has grown to become a world leader in the employment services industry; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. Manpower has 4,500 offices worldwide in 80 countries and territories and put over a million people into work every day. We offer clients a range of services for the entire employment and business cycle including permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training; outplacement; outsourcing and consulting.