Director - Admin & Finance - Lebanese

Job description / Role

Our client, is a leader in the distribution of high-end home furnishings in the gulf is currently recruiting for a Director for Admin & Finance.

The position will be based in Dubai but will oversee both the Dubai and Beirut operations. Regular travel to Beirut and spending up to 1 week per month there would be required.

Objectives:
- Ensure the smooth operating of all finance and service functions in the company: accounting, purchasing, logistics and IT.
- Develop and implement common operating procedures for Dubai and Beirut operations with the owners and general management;
- Develop regular reporting and analyses that will allow management to follow the companys activity and development
- Ensure the company has the proper IT tools to operate efficiently and achieve its objectives

Principal tasks:
- Recruit and manage the staff in charge of the following functions: accounting, purchasing, logistics and warehousing, and IT.
- Define the principal operating procedures and the systems for controlling that they are followed.
- Manage the accounting staff.
- Prepare the annual budgets and intermediate revisions if necessary.
- Prepare regular monthly reporting of sales and expenses results, for management, and analyze variances from budget and propose corrective actions. Develop analytical reports of key indicators to allow optimal following of operations and results.
- Define with management the payment policies for customers and ensure they are followed.
- Supervise and control payment and treasury operations. Liaise with the Company's Group concerning this function.
- Prepare annual reporting of results and legal filings and tax declarations as required. Liaise with the Company concerning these tasks.
- Supervise purchasing staff and develop and implement procedures for placing and following purchase orders and ensuring their accuracy. Develop reporting system to keep commercial staff informed of status of orders for their customers and of merchandise in stock available for sale.
- Manage the staff in charge of logistics, warehousing and delivery. Develop and implement procedures optimising the operations of transporting and importing the goods, warehousing them and delivering them to customers.
- Define the needs for an IT system allowing proper and optimal management of sales, purchasing, accounting and reporting functions. Implement such systems as required. Oversee the purchasing and maintenance of IT equipment. Liaise with the Company concerning this function.
- Manage relations and negotiations with suppliers of general services: telephone, rents, supplies, logistic services, IT equipment and services, etc.

Requirements

- University degree in Business Administration or Finance, MBA a plus.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budget and cost control, purchasing and logistics.
- 7+ years of experience in finance and accounting with at least 2-3 years experience in a similar broad multi-function position involving management of staff.
- High level of spoken and written English and Arabic.
- High capability for dialogue and negotiation with own staff, commercial staff and outside suppliers.
- High-level aptitude for organization and for dealing with a wide variety of problems in the different areas under the positions management. Able to deal with resolving daily problems without losing sight of medium to longer term needs and objectives.

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

• IT & Telecommunications
• Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
• Banking, Finance & Legal
• Sales & Business Development
• Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
• Human Resources & Training
• Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
• Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
• Executive Recruitment
• Emiratization Solutions
• Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
• Managed Service Provider Solutions
• Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
• Outsourced Staffing Solutions