Sunday 17 February 2013

Director of Revenue - Al Marwa Rayhaan - Mecca - Saudi Arabia

You should ideally have a degree in the hospitality field with previous experience in a similar role for minimum two years within the Reservations / Revenue Department of a hotel. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills and strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are essential. Computer literacy and previous experience with Opera is a must.

As a Director of Revenue / Revenue Manager you are responsible to maximize revenue through room reservation by setting proactive selling strategies and action plans in order to achieve the budgeted revenue thereby maintaining a healthy business and your role will include key responsibilities such as:

•Design and implement a continuous pro-active, selling strategy and action plan, which will drive the optimization of hotel profits
•Have the foresight to capture any unexpected opportunities and implement recovery plans to counter act threats to business
•Oversee the maximization of revenues through the combined efforts of the Reservations, Sales & MICE Sales Departments.
•Assist Director of Sales & Marketing in the preparation of month end report
•Prepare necessary data required for revenue budgets and assist management team in preparing yearly budgets
•Ensure Rotana strategies and structure are met at all times

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Assistant Chief Steward - Al Marwa Rayhaan - Mecca - Saudi Arabia

You should ideally have a degree in hospitality with previous experiences in the Stewarding Department within a hotel. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities are essentials. Due to country legal requirements, only Muslim Indonesian candidates can be considered. Knowledge & Competencies.

As an Assistant Chief Steward you are responsible to assist the Chief Steward to enforce the highest possible cleanliness and hygiene standards in all food processing facilities, as well as the operating equipment and your role will include key responsibilities such as:

•Concentrate on the physical operation of the department and be responsible for the smooth running of the whole operation
•Meet with each stewarding employee to give all necessary instructions according to the events of the day
•Check more specifically the proper use of chemicals and washing accessories
•Meet with the Chef on Duty to see what the special kitchen requirements are for the present day and the following one
•Meet with the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager or Outlet Manager to check their requirements for the day and the next day
•Take all necessary actions to reduce the loss of silverware / flatware
•Ensure that all food is returned to the kitchen
•Schedule preventive maintenance work and coordinate with Engineering

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Director of Sales - Al Marwa Rayhaan - Mecca - Saudi Arabia

You should be holding a bachelor degree in sales and be computer literate with effective and outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written. Due to country legal requirements, only Muslim Indonesian candidates can be considered.

As a Director of Sales you are responsible to monitor sales production and adjust sales activities to achieve planned goals within your region in order to deliver qualified leads and service existing accounts, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

•Monitor sales production and adjust sales activities, account coverage and sales priorities as necessary to achieve plan goals
•Plan, establish goals and administer Outbound Sales Office function to deliver qualified leads and service existing accounts
•Develop active communication and close rapport with local authorities such as tourism board, convention bureau, airlines, Rotana area sales offices and other sources of sales information and support
•Assess group business to maximize contribution from available public space and generate room revenues whilst achieving banqueting budgets
•Develop annual sales department budget and execute the sales programs and activities within it, assisted by Superiors
•Identify sources of individual business and allocate the resources to develop relationships with them
•Ensure understanding of position requirements, goals and standards of performance of the sales department
•Review and finalize corporate section of the month end sales report prior to submitting it to the concerned

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Credit Officer of Risk Management - Client of Gulf Connexions - Manama - Bahrain

Job Description
Responsibilities:

Assist in Stress Testing. Review of direct equity investments and AFS investments. Report building for operational risks through RCSA and KRIs data. Analyse Moody’s rating data, rating books and rating presentations. Review of internal ratings of all loans and investments, including treasury AFS investments. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Minimum of 5 years of notable experience in handling credit risk in a Bank or Audit firm in the region. Preferably an Arab National with relative work experience in the region.  

Candidates who qualify for this position may kindly quote the Job Title in the subject of your email and send your CV as an attachment in MS Word Document format to benedict.santos@gulfconnexions.com Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Sales Manager - Client of Accor - Manama - Bahrain

Job Description
Overview:

The sales manager applies the sales strategy of his/her business unit in order to develop and retain the customer portfolios in his/her sector. Main Responsibilities: …Integrate, train and supervise a team of sales executives …Hold meetings with customers: key accounts, complex sales, training for sales executives …Initiate specific sales actions in the area, in line with the global action plan …Adjust the sales plan according to information received from operational staff …Analyse and check how the market is developing: monthly reporting, define new management charts, budget management. I am the main point of contact in sales for operational staff. I am responsible for achieving or exceeding the quantitative sales targets in my area. I ensure that the brands' commercial offers are respected and that everyone complies to all applicable standards. Skills / Qualities: Commercial know-how Good negotiation and persusasion skills Good interpersonal skills and an outgoing personality Teaching and motivational skills Good listening and communication skills Adaptable Thorough and well organised Excellent speaking skills Ability to manage multiple relationships and conflicting interests Awareness of the competitive environment of the area Education / Professional experience: Vocational diploma in sales, Business School 2 to 5 years' experience in "Business to Business" sales Experience in team management Good working knowledge of English. Sound IT skills

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Investment Manager - Client of Accor - Manama - Bahrain

Job Description
The ideal candidate will be familiar with entire investment cycle and will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating and screening potential investment opportunities in the GCC, Middle East and other regions. Responsibilities: Conduct required research for project on initial stage and prepare Information Memorandum and other marketing materials for new projects. Communicate with financial institutions and act on behalf of the clients to negotiate financing for different investments. Develop network with corporate and financial institutions and manage due diligence process with external advisors. Build, maintain and present financial models for the investment team and analyze potential projects. Manage and follow up with projects post acquisition to ensure positive returns and timely exit. Requirements: Bachelor’s in Finance, Banking, Investment Management or equivalent, though a professional degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking or Investment Management will be an added advantage. Minimum of 6 years of experience in related investment environment ideally in a financial institution in the GCC. Strong knowledge of financial products and a proven track record in identifying, developing and maintaining new businesses. Ability to frequently travel to handle deals.

Candidates who qualify for this position may kindly quote the Job Title in the subject of your email and send your CV as an attachment in MS Word Document format to mariam.ad@gulfconnexions.com Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Traffic Modellers - Parsons Corporation - Doha - Qatar

Job Description
Performs conventional and moderately-complex engineering assignments, applying engineering techniques and analyses within a discipline. The Engineer at this level is proficient in the utilization of standard engineering theories and practices, and Company procedures.
 This position requires a self-motivated individual who possesses the ability to successfully complete traffic engineering assignments and problem solve complex traffic operational issues.
 Carrying out demand forecasting and transport model analysis required to assist with the traffic impact studies.
 Reviewing and checking traffic study reports and impact analysis reports prepared by consultants and contractors for various road and development projects.
 Work closely with related teams and develop traffic congestion management plans by providing data and technical support as needed
 Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers working on the same project.
 Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Desired Candidate Profile
Degree in Civil / Traffic Engineering with minimum 5 years experience in traffic operations and analysis of various traffic projects preferably in Gulf region.
 A strong understanding of transport modelling, demand forecast and multi-modal methodologies.
 Must have experience with Traffic Impact Studies, Traffic Operational Analysis, Pavement Marking and Signing.
 Must have thorough working knowledge with traffic analysis tools such as SYNCHRO, VISUM, VISSUM, VISSIM, HCS, CORSIM and other traffic engineering – modeling software.
 Must have excellent written and oral communications skills in English.

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Landscape Architects - Parsons Corporation - Doha - Qatar

Job Description
Preparation, design and presentation of high quality landscape concept designs. Detailed Site Construction Plan preparation (production of design package).
 - Hardscape
 - Softscape (interior and exterior)
 - Solid grading plan skills
 - Site Details (ability to prepare cross sections, material call outs and plan view of site details)
 - Fountain Design/Detail
 - Lighting
 - Specifications
 - Quantities (assist in preparation of BoQ).
 - AutoCAD 2D-3D, Adobe, Sketch-Up

 Compiles and analyzes data on such site conditions as geographic location, soil, vegetation, and rock features, drainage, and location of structures for preparation of environmental impact report and development of landscaping plans. Coordination with other relevant disciplines such as Engineers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Architects.

Desired Candidate Profile
Degree in Landscape Architecture with minimum 5 years experience in both Softscape and Hardscape of exterior and interior landscape packages with a preference for GCC experience.
 Ideal candidate should have good design and presentation skills, creative ability, imagination and enthusiasm, good observation skills, an eye for details, strong ability to project manage and track all components of a project as related to Landscape and beyond.
 Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate in graphic, verbal and written form. Team player (working with those at various organizational levels). Take direction well and implement changes as necessary.
 Ability to do conceptual plans and presentations. Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment. Strong desire to be the best and produce the best work.

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Utilities Design Engineers - Parsons Corporation - Doha - Qatar

  Job Description
Assist in coordinating all the utilities work such as drainage, foul sewerage, water supply, sewage, street lighting, electrical, communication, etc. with all engineering disciplines in the office and with clients.
 Assist in planning and organizing the work to ensure optimal use of resources and workload.
 Ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment.

Desired Candidate Profile
Degree in Engineering with minimum 5 years hands on design experience with utilities (wet and dry) related to road works project. Must have experience with utilities software related to roadway / civil projects.
 Must be very good communicator in both verbal and written in English. Should also have excellent technical writing, multitasking and project management skills.

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Teacher of History - Wellington International School - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Teacher of History (September 2013)

We are looking for an outstanding teacher to join our History department.

Applicants will be fully qualified teachers with exceptional subject knowledge and experience of working in a high performing teaching team.
IB experience is preferred but not essential.

An excellent remuneration package is on offer to successful candidates including competitive tax free salary, furnished accomodation, annual flight allowance, medical insurance, free school places for dependants and end of service gratuity.

If you have the drive and passion to get the most from our students we would very much welcome your application.

For assistance in completing your profile or submitting an application please email careers@gemseducation.com

Executive Secretary - Al Khaleej National School - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

As an experienced Executive Secretary you will be support and manage the office of the school Superintendent.

Successful applicant qualifications and duties:
·         Exhibits exemplary written/spoken English and Arabic language skills; including exceptional phone skills.  Ability to maintain confidentiality and exemplifies personal and professional intergrity.
·         Effective interpersonal skills to aide in daily contact with a diverse multi-cultural population; mature judgement, courteousness and professional demeanor.
·         Skills in organization and office management; multitasking and delegating assignments for effiecient and timely work requirements.
·         Coordinates and manages all school Human Resources needs regarding contract writing, attendance, employee files, annual reports, and other school reports as needed.
·         Demonstrates competence in computer technical skills using Word, Excel, Publisher PowerPoint.
·         Minimum of three years years experience in a Secretarial role.
·         Demonstrates  skills in forward thinking and being able to anticipate and prioritize work.

For assistance in completing your profile or submitting an application please email careers@gemseducation.com

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PR Communications Manager - GEMS Education - United Arab Emirates

The role will include engaging staff through effective internal communications.

Duties / Responsibilities:
    You will identify PR opportunities from a broad spectrum of activities, across a diverse range of geographic and demographic sectors to ensure the delivery of key messages and the differentiation of the GEMS brand.
    Develop substantive communication plans to effectively manage issues and anticipate potential risks in order to protect the brand.
    Support key spokespeople across the group and its subsidiary businesses in the development of media communications briefings and releases, acting as spokesperson where required.
    Manage the relationship with external PR agencies to ensure strategic, cost effective communications services are provided.

Skills & Experience
To be considered for this position you must have a minimum of 8 years’ experience in a PR role, preferably with a media background, within a fast moving sector from which you have developed a substantial number of contacts within the media.
    You must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly forge working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
    You will be used to working under considerable pressure, to tight deadlines and budgets.
Ideally you possess

For assistance in completing your profile or submitting an application please email careers@gemseducation.com

Grade 4 Teacher- Immediate - Dubai American Academy - United Arab Emirates

Dubai American Academy offers an enriched American Curriculum in tandem with the International Baccalaureate Program to students from preschool through to Grade 12. The school offers a holistic education complemented by an enriched extracurricular program designed to promote the personal, social and educational development of students. Premium, state of the art facilities offer students the opportunity to enjoy a rich and varied program of sport, performing arts and creative expression.
Fully accredited by the NEASC and the CIS it is approved for accreditation by the Committee on American International Schools Abroad (CAISA) standards and practices.

The school is also authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the IB Diploma program.

The Position
DAA is currently seeking an immediate placement to teach Year 4.
Candidates should have atleast 2 years post qualifying teaching experience of American Curriculum.
Candidates with residential visa status preferred.

For assistance in completing your profile or submitting an application please email careers@gemseducation.com

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Assistant Accountant - Treasury - GEMS Education - United Arab Emirates

As a part of the central finance team this role will support the Director of treasury & budgets with the following:
    Consolidation of the global cash flow reports and providing timely reports to the director of treasury & budgets.
    Manage the transfer of funds to various regions ensuring that all transactions are documented and recorded in compliance with legislation.
    Posting and analysis of financial transactions in the financial management systems.
    Creation of fund transfer documents required by the global business units and providing liaison and support to external financial institutions

Skills & Experience:
To be considered for this post you should have a minimum of 3 years experience as a treasury accountant.
    A recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA,CIMA etc) or equivalent would be desirable.
    Proficient in the latest computerised accountancy packages with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
    Ability to manage a demanding workload of sensitive and confidential information.

For assistance in completing your profile or submitting an application please email careers@gemseducation.com

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Head of DT - Jumeirah College - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Department for our Design Technology team.

Applicants will be fully qualified teachers with exceptional subject knowledge and experience of leading a high performing teaching team.

An excellent remuneration package is on offer to successful candidates including competitive tax free salary, furnished accommodation, annual flight allowance, medical insurance, free school places for dependants and end of service gratuity.

If you have the drive and passion to get the most from our students we would very much welcome your application.

For assistance in completing your profile or submitting an application please email
careers@gemseducation.com

Head of English - GEMS Wellington International School - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Department for our English team.

This is a key appointment for the school. Applicants will be fully qualified teachers with exceptional subject knowledge and experience of leading a high performing teaching team.

An excellent remuneration package is on offer to successful candidates including competitive tax free salary, furnished accomodation, annual flight allowance, medical insurance, free school places for dependants and end of service gratuity.

If you have the drive and passion to get the most from our students we would very much welcome your application.

For assistance in completing your profile or submitting an application please email careers@gemseducation.com

Wednesday 13 February 2013

IT Technician I - Sadara - Saudi Arabia

- Diploma/Associates Degree/2/3 year collage program with 5 to 35 years of experience.
- Bachelor with 5 to 35 years of experience.
Diploma is required or higher Educational Attainment with 5+ years of experience.

This position is responsible for installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining and upgrading desktops and peripherals in a network environment. This includes responding to service calls remotely or at the customer site, troubleshooting and repairing the problem, completing necessary paperwork and also participating in available training to advance (company paid).

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Logistics Coordinator II - Sadara - Saudi Arabia

- Bachelor with 5 to 35 years of experience.
B.S. Degree in Business Administration, Business Management Graduate, Finance or Accounting Graduate.
25-35 Years  old with a minimum of 5 years experience.

Skills:
Maintain documents, invoices and payment records.
Good English comprehension
SAP knowledge is preferrable.
Excellent Communication skills.
Prepare reports for Management.

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Chief Technologist - Hematology Coagulation - Sidra Medical Research Center - Qatar

Working with the Operations Manager Blood Sciences, the Chief Technologist - Hematology and Coagulation will oversee the commissioning of the relevant sections including the commissioning of equipment, IT systems, recruitment, on-boarding and training of staff, and preparing policies and procedures in accordance with CAP-ISO15189 and JCI.

The Chief Technologist - Hematology and Coagulation will be part of a team of Biomedical Scientists/Technologists delivering high quality services in the specialty of Hematology and Coagulation and will have operational oversight within the department.  S/he will be the professional lead in their area responsible for providing expert advice to service users.

Requirements:
    Bachelors degree in Biomedical Sciences/Clinical laboratories.
    At least 5 years experience in a large ISO-15189 accredited hospital environment as a Chief Technologist/Technologist II in Hematology and Coagulation in North America or equivalent in UK, Republic of Ireland, EU States, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand.
    Recent experience in LIMS build for Hematology and Coagulation
    Experience in staff management.
    Experience in evaluating new technologies.
    Experience in commissioning new equipment and services.
    MT (USA)+ Specialty (ASCP) or HPC/FIBMS (UK) or equivalent.
    Knowledge of ISO 15189/CPA/CAP/JCI standards and guidelines
    Proficient in MS Office applications.
    Demonstrated ability in conducting meetings and making presentations
    Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities:

    Provides professional and scientific management for the services within portfolio.
    Works with the Quality Manager to develop systems to deliver quality services which satisfy CAP-ISO15189 and JCI standards.
    Develops and implements robust systems for risk assessment for all activities within the department.
    Identifies resource requirements and informs the Operations Manager Blood Sciences.
    Ensures areas under direct management comply with hospital Health and Safety Policies, and works with technical staff to cascade changes affecting the laboratory Health and Safety Strategy.
    Ensures the provision of appropriate staff training and development.
    Ensures that all audit items are documented, any conclusion presented and remedial action implemented as appropriate.
    Ensures the continued provision of an effective 24/7 service where appropriate.
    Co-ordinates research and development undertaken in discussion with clinicians and scientists within the department.
    Uses department IT systems as appropriate to gather, analyse and present statistics and data for management, clinical or financial purposes.
    Performs analytical and clinical audits as necessary to support the hospital audit programme, and CAP-ISO15189 and JCI accreditation.
    Oversees and participates in the validation of results as appropriate.
    Develops common working practices within the disciplines and standardisation of methods and SOPs where appropriate.
    Interprets highly complex clinical information to ensure the appropriate tests are carried out.
    Investigates and takes action to resolve the problems with analytical methods and equipment.
    Discusses and plans amendments and enhancements to the service and implements agreed plans.
    Communicates with colleagues within the department on a range of extremely complex subjects and co-operates and consults with medical, scientific and clerical staff throughout Clinical Laboratories.

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Director Social Work - Sidra Medical Research Center - Qatar

The Director of Social Work and Health Navigation provides highly complex leadership and strategic direction to departmental workflows. The Director introduces and controls departmental policy and procedures while maintaining adherence to existing rules and policies governing the hospital in order to attain its main objective; to provide and assure quality healthcare services to patients. Accountable for a broad range of responsibilities which may affect every unit of the hospital and related medical facilities impacted by whatever issues present themselves during the day-to-day hospital operations.

Role Competencies:

Cultural

    Demonstrates a client service focus and ensures quality service delivery, resolving identified issues proactively, promptly and respectfully.
    Demonstrates professional empathy and works together and across boundaries to achieve common goals through collaboration, and shares information, knowledge and skills with colleagues.
    Generates, offers and is open to new ideas and approaches based on conventional and divergent thinking in an environment   that recognizes, encourages and employs creative capacity.
    Maintains a commitment to professionalism, ensuring a safe and healthy environment in which learning and professional growth can occur.
    Respects and relates well to people from varied backgrounds, diverse world views and is sensitive to group differences.

Directional
    Articulates and communicates a clear and compelling vision of the strategies and directions required for the Department to deliver its goals and targets.
    Works proactively to achieve required outcomes and builds in realistic performance measures and targets while building talent, future staff capacity and capability.
    Builds commitment and buy-in as a leader by inspiring, influencing and motivating others.
    Develops mutually trusting relationships through soliciting feedback from others, actively listening and assisting in achieving agreed goals including performance expectations, targets and KPIs and monitors for goal achievement.
    Organizes self effectively and takes responsibility for own actions.
    Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of the operational environment, is positive and participative.
    Acts ethically and with integrity.

Responsibilities:
    Directs counseling and education so that patients understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available.
    Oversees education for eligible patients about appropriate clinical research studies and technologies.
    Coordinates multidisciplinary planning utilizing standardized care protocols in accordance with nationally recognized care guidelines.
    Ensures that Social Workers and Health Navigators follow patients throughout the care continuum, from admission to post-discharge, and collaborates with the patient care team.
    Responsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders.
    Attends meetings as required and contributes to discussions.
    Leads patient-centered care practices by planning appropriate counseling services to cope with chronic, acute or palliative illness.
    Interprets and implements policies, procedures.
    Ensures report preparation from advanced research for senior management.
    Oversees all departmental functions, supervising, monitoring and evaluating the work of staff.
    Links clients with appropriate resources and referrals to Qatar community agencies.
    Provides direction in the areas of procurement, budgeting, report preparation and staff communication.
    Coordinates and works with heads of departments.
    Directs changes to departmental procedures, scope, organizational policy, resource allocations, strategic and financial planning to assure objectives are met.

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Supervisor Laundry Linen - Sidra Medical Research Center - Qatar

The Supervisor – Laundry & Linen is responsible for managing the laundry floor and production cycle.  The job involves spending most of the work time supervising laundry staff and troubleshooting operations.  The supervisor is also responsible for ensuring strict compliance to production schedules.

Competencies:

Cultural

    Conveys messages and conducts self in a professional and credible manner.
    Seeks feedback and applies learning to achieve personal and organizational growth and improvement.
    Respects, and relates well to people from varied backgrounds, diverse world views, and is sensitive to group differences.

Directional
    Works to achieve required outcomes and builds in realistic performance measures and targets.
    Organizes self, is proactive and accepts accountability while demonstrating an understanding of the operational environment and is positive and participative.
    Develops mutually trusting relationships through soliciting feedback from others, actively listening and assists in  achieving agreed goals
    Acts ethically and with integrity

Responsibilities:
    Supervises laundry staff in production areas within the laundry department
    Ensures compliance with safety and productivity standards
    Ensures that quality standards are met
    Ensures the availability of supplies, linen and uniform at all times
    Coordinates all work activities within production areas to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
    Liaises with hospital departments ensure that departmental laundry needs are met.
    Provides job training for laundry staff and hospital staff as needed
    Ensures that staff are fully compliant with hospital infection control policy and procedures
    Inspects articles to determine methods of cleaning requirement
    Inspects finished laundered linen and uniforms to ensure conformance to established standards
    Monitors laundry equipment performance and reports problems to the concerned departments
    Prepares reports as required by laundry manager and supply chain management
    Addresses laundry related incident reports
    Prepare lists of required items for laundry operations and submits the items for procurement
    Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies

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General Cashier - Paymaster - Client of Accor - Manama - Bahrain

Job Description
• To collect, with an assigned witness, all Front Office Clerks’ and Food & Beverage Clerks’ remittance envelopes from the drop-safe and to verify them against the Daily Witness Sheet.
• To count, together with the witness, cash, cheques and credit card vouchers and verify them to the Front Office Clerks’ and Food & Beverage Clerks’ computerized remittance report details.
• To prepare bank deposits of all cheques and cash, and to ensure that all cash collections are deposited intact.
• To compile all credit card sales vouchers by Credit Card Company, to balance them to the computer totals and to prepare them for banking-in daily.
• To update daily and to maintain by month ongoing transaction details by Credit Card Company.
• To obtain daily foreign exchange rates from bank sources and to have them updated in the PMS system.
• To disburse petty cash requests those have been approved by the Director of Finance and prepare Daily Summary of Disbursements.
• To count and balance his / her own house bank and prepare the recapitulation daily.
• To prepare the General Cashier’s Daily Report by entering the day’s detailed cash collections and all other payments received for review and completion by both Income Auditor and Chief Accountant.
• To prepare such cash and foreign exchange control reports as may be required by local law.
• To ensure that cash advances are made only if they have the approval of both the General Manager and the Director of Finance.
• To assist, when required, in carrying out surprise cash counts.
• To assist to follow up on all the drafts being sent for clearing to the bank and liaise with the Chief Accountant for any outstanding on hand.
• To have a full working knowledge and capability to supervise, correct and demonstrate all duties and tasks in the assigned Place of Work to the standard set.
• To be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different sub departments of the Accounting & Finance Division or any other Department of the hotel as assigned.
• To be fully conversant with all services and facilities offered by the hotel.
• To provide Front Office Clerks and Food & Beverage Clerks with required change and to anticipate and plan for extra change for long week-ends or holidays.
• To reimburse Front Office Clerks for disbursements made by them (due backs).
• To maintain custody and supports of unclaimed wages.
• To assist in the training of the employees ensuring that they have the necessary skill e.g. in identifying forged bank notes, verifying the checks and credit cards, to perform their duties with the maximum efficiency.
• To assist in carrying out quarterly, bi-yearly, yearly inventory of operating equipment.

Paymaster:
• Provide an effective payroll auditing system as a tool for the hotel’s management
• Provide a summary of the costs required by various people in the Accounting and Control Division to prepare daily and monthly reports.
• Provide Heads of Departments with the cost figures necessary for them to operate their individual profit center profitably.
• To ensure that all “payroll action” forms are duly authorized and valid for all active employees in the payroll system.
• To ensure that all “status change” notices are duly authorized before preparing them for data processing.
• To ensure that all attendance records are properly completed and approved by the Heads of Departments.
• To verify utilization benefit such as vacation and airfare are properly documented.
• To verify regular and overtime hours on attendance sheets against those on time and attendance records.
• To detail payroll withholdings for local pension, any other levy determine by the hotel or local authorities and submit for timely processing of payment.
• To prepare the hotel’s payroll accurately and timely as per the prescribed requirements.
• To prepare and maintain detailed employee records for calculation of various local funds contribution.
• To reconcile monthly payroll costs and to prepare the resulting journal entries for posting to the General Ledger.
• To prepare the monthly reconciliation of all the payroll and benefit related accounts of the local employees.
• To prepare and verify periodic declarations of employee / employer payroll tax liabilities, retirement fund and unemployment fund as required by the local regulations and to submit for timely payment.
• To ensure that all departing employees are accurately paid in accordance with statutory requirements and as per contractual agreement.
• To update the monthly manning guide in the financial statement as per the guide.
• To check all the employee benefit related petty cash claims validity and accuracy and to process for payment.
• To keep records such petty cash vouchers for future references.
• To provide a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service at all times, following Sofitel Standards of Performance.
• To have a full working knowledge and capability to supervise, correct and demonstrate all duties and tasks in the assigned Place of Work to the standard set.
• To be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different sub departments of the Accounting & Finance Division.
• To be fully conversant with all services and facilities offered by the hotel.
• To liaise with Human Resources Division and on the spot check of the staff in and out procedures and computer records.
• To maintain up-to-date well-organized files in support of all payroll input, tax and other withholdings.
• To prepare regularly, unless computerized, in co-operation with the Human Resources Division, a comparison between actual benefits outstanding versus provisions in the General Ledger for indemnity, airfare and vacation pay. • To provide to the Human Resources Division all pertinent data for their monthly report

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Bakery Chef de Partie - Client of Accor - Manama - Bahrain

Job Description
Main Duties:

• Maintains the standards of performance as detailed in the Departmental Operations Manual to ensure the efficient operation of the department in accordance with the Policy.
• Ensures that guest needs and expectations are met by providing a consistently high standard of food preparation and presentation.
• Assists in establishing the identity of the outlet by providing the standards of food presentation required by each outlet following recipe standards.
• Is aware of the method of preparation and the standard recipe for every menu items in his particular kitchen and follows the procedures at all times.
• Maintains all work areas, kitchen equipment and utensils to the high standards of cleanliness and hygiene required by the hotel in conjunction with Hygiene Officer.
• Co-ordinates with colleagues whenever necessary regarding operational problems.
• Is familiar with the operational procedures of all equipment in the kitchen and operates them in the correct manner to ensure the maximum efficiency and personal safety.
• To assist in the implementation of the various food safety and hygiene standards including HACCP and other Municipality regulations.
• To work closely with Hygiene Officer in implementing all hygiene and safety procedures.
• Participates in regular meetings and briefings as may be scheduled.
• Understands and abides by all safety rules, emergency procedures and fire prevention regulations.
• Participates in any scheduled training and development program that may improve personal or departmental standards..
• Responds to any changes in the Food and Beverage function as dictated by the industry, company or hotel.

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Chief Operations Officer - Client of Gulf Connexions - Manama - Bahrain

Job Description
Responsibilities:

Develop, establish and direct execution of operating policies to support overall company policies and objectives.
Direct short-term and long-range planning and budget development to support strategic business goals. Participate in capital market development, including participation in road shows and bank meetings.
Establish the performance goals, allocate resources and assess policies for senior management. Follow up on our property with Hotel Managers about the hotel operations and performance.

Requirements:
University degree in Business Administration or equivalent. Minimum 15 years of experience, with at least 5 years in an executive level position, such as general manager or vice president ideally in the Hotel industry in the GCC. Must be fluent in English as well as Arabic and age not more than 50 years.

Candidates who qualify for this position may kindly quote the Job Title in the subject of your email and send your CV as an attachment in MS Word Document format to
momran@gulfconnexions.com Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Senior Analyst Programmer - Team Leader - Client of Gulf Connexions - Manama - Bahrain

Job Description
The ideal candidate who reports to the Senior Systems Development Manager has to provide complex system-level support of applications in multi-user operating systems. Responsibilities: Perform problem resolution and provide on-call support for computer/network systems.
Record and maintain hardware and software inventories, site or server licensing as well as user access and security.
Participate in budget planning, implementation, and monitoring for purchase and maintenance of hardware and software.
Provide instruction and training to users as well as prepare on-line and hard copy documentation of systems and user applications. Design and implement integrated hardware and software, computer and information systems to meet organizational requirements.

Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent, ideally Microsoft Certified Solution Developer or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator or similar. At least 8 years of experience in the IS/IT domain and AS/400 Equation core Banking System in the GCC.
Fluency in English as well as Arabic.

Candidates who qualify for this position may kindly quote the Job Title in the subject of your email and send your CV as an attachment in MS Word Document format to momran@gulfconnexions.com Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Group Head Of Transaction Banking - Client of Warner Scott - Manama - Bahrain

Job Description
Main Scope of Duties and Responsibilities:

Assume overall business development responsibility for the Transaction Banking Unit Build product expertise for defined transaction banking product range (priority for trade finance and cash management) Evaluate the current competitive environment for Cash Management products, identify market opportunities and further develop strategic roadmap & solutions to grow revenue and gain market share Identify and deliver product cost reductions/service enhancements being accountable for achieving cost reduction/service enhancement targets Understand the end to end customer experience of the product: maximize “customer delight” through optimizing the product-customer interface and resolution of customer service issues Support in forecasting product demand volumes & monitoring that demand Ensure that the legal and contingency requirements of the product set are established Work closely with all functional departments to secure development support, appropriate systems prioritization and to develop testing plans Manage effective product launches ensuring all aspects are managed by the relevant specialist areas including marketing communications, training, systems and operations availability and contingency Ensure routine compliance with internal policies and procedures and external regulatory and best practice standards Develop and produce business cases to support enhancements and New Product Approval governance process To provide guidance and support to the cash management teams on the identification and closure of customer transactions across the portfolio Maintenance of service quality for all customers Performance and trade standby L/C issuance: Encourage this business with Relationship Managers Provide advisory services to the client in coordination with the Relationship Management and Credit Products Group in structuring of complex trade finance products Cooperate with the Credit Products Group as and when necessary in the development of Trade Finance products Monitor the units budget and ensure that the financial targets are achieved Ensure cooperation with relationship group and Credit Products Group Participation in formulating and executing wholesale banking strategy Manage subordinates effectively and efficiently Minimum Qualifications & Experience Requirements: 10 years of trade finance banking or with a strong knowledge of trade finance products and services intended for corporate clients with international activity 5 years experience in transaction banking, preferably in payments and cash management and related experience in product management, information technology, operations or project management Experience in setting up transaction banking operations (esp. payments, cash management) Has led teams of product specialists working on client flow Holder of University Degree, preferably in the field of management and finance, or MBA from a top-tier university Preferably experience in GCC region Sound people management capabilities are required, along with excellent communication skills in English Result driven, hands on, dynamic with ability to work under sales oriented environment Should have strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and should be a good negotiator

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CEO Construction Company - Antal International Executive Recruitment - Manama - Bahrain

Job Description
The Company Estalished construction and trading company in good standing, GCC based The Role CEO wanted for established construction and trading company. Core Business is Construction and engineering with integrated units involved in trading (material, machinery, heavy vehicles, FMCG). Person is interface to shareholders in order to update on current developments and to secure strategic measures. 6 direct reports (Business units) The Person Successful candidate has - 10 years of experience in management of construction projects - 5 years of experience ot top management (CEO, Managing Director) - engineering background with relevant additional qualifications - strong leader with outstanding cross cultural and communication skills - Arabic language is a plus but not mandatory - Additional competencies in trading (machinery, materials, FMCG) is beneficial - proven track record Locations: Bahrain Location City: Bahrain Industry Sector: Building Materials, Construction Disciplines: Construction, Engineering / Production, General Management, Board Type: Permanent Ref: RAI-21177 Contact: Richard Adam

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