Senior Manager – Credit/Finance (MNC)

ManpowerGroup Middle East

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP647-1126

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

You will be reporting to the Regional Finance Manager, based overseas and assuming full responsibility for the following:

Credit Management:

Directs the Credit team (Credit Risk Management, Collections and Dispute Resolutions, (Cash Application where applicable) and Operations Support. Guides personnel with the resolution of
issues regarding account assignments

Responsible for delivering expected results in terms of DSO, Past Due and Risk Management for the portfolio of mainly Middle East Region’s customers

- Follows the Corporate Credit Policy in the Region; align the business operations and work with the teams according to this policy

- Interfaces and reports through WW Credit Manager and Regional Finance Manager to ensure consistent application of credit policies, procedures and performance metrics

- Escalate in a timely manner any questions beyond the level of authority

- Leads process improvement efforts in credit area for the business to achieve operational goals

Prepare annual and quarterly AR (accounts receivable) budgets, analyze and explain variance with actual results

Annual Budgets and Forecasts :

Lead the cluster and country level, monthly, quarterly and annual estimating and reporting processes, working closely with sales team

Provide sound analysis, supporting the reported results, explaining variances between the estimates and the actual results

Detailed analysis of the management PL, including analysis of revenue, cogs, basic margin, gross margin, operational earning

Detailed analysis of the SG&A (sales and admin) expenses, including, including sales, finance, facility, general admin and OTC (onetime costs)

Prepare and monitor the capital and investment budgets (all Capex items including depreciation estimates)

Work with controllers to review significant business plans/tenders to ensure business case assumptions’ are set correctly and risky and/or significant points are highlighted in the business cases

Requirements

To be successful you must be/have:

Degree in business economics/finance/accounting

Minimum 5 year experience in a similar senior management role

Accounting Knowledge: Local , US GAAP & Taxation

Sound Credit Control experience in a similar environment and processes (able to assess country risk, good knowledge of securities such as LC-s, bank guarantees, etc)

Proven ability to address challenges, initiates and implements corrective actions

Self-driven to meet tight deadlines, able to handle stress well

High level of Interpersonal skills – can work effectively with both internal and external colleagues, cross-functional personnel, at all levels of the organization.

Ability to work independently with a remote manager

SAP and preferably BP&C knowledge, high levels Microsoft office skills

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

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