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Chief Accountant

Location: Al Khobar, KSA

Job Description

Role Objective:

To manage the posting and handling of daily financial transactions to the general ledger and check and control general ledger transactions. To support the Finance Department in controlling receipt and payment of cash.

Key Responsibilities:

1.  Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role (e.g. AR, AP, GL, and forecasting, budgeting, .etc.)
2. Responsible for day-to-day finance and accounts operations
3. Perform full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of accounts.
4. Responsible for timely monthly financial statements, payments, cash-flow
5. Management reporting for submission to HQ in Kuwait.
6. Ensure Accurate accounting and maintaining clean General Ledger & Sub ledger accounts.
7. Maintain all the documentation organized and send across to the Audit team at HQ as and when required.
8. Handling Bank and maintain healthy communication with relationship manager.
9. Support HQ finance team in ensuring that inter-company transactions are properly recorded.

Education & Qualifications:

1. 1. Bachelor/Master Degree in Accounting/Finance

Experience:

1. 1. Min 5-7 year’s relevant experience in financial & management accounting particularly in Services providing companies.
2. 2. Relevant experience in audit is advantageous.

Skills:

1. Excellent strategic planning skills and able to interact with all levels.
2. Good MS Office skills particularly strong capabilities in MS Excel.
3. Able to work independently and highly meticulous.
4. Working experience in Microsoft Dynamics AX is highly regarded.
5. Familiarity in IFRS is advantageous.

Other Requirements:

1. Based in Saudi Arabia with Transferable Iqama.

To apply for this post, please send us your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@alshamel.com with the vacancy in the subject.

Web Master and Social Media Coordinator

Location: Kuwait

Job Description

Role Objective:

 To monitor and maintain the online presence of our group including all websites and Social Media. 

 Key Responsibilities:

 The webmaster / communications and social media coordinator responsibilities include (but are not limited to);

 Webmaster – Content on all our websites must be updated regularly in coordination will all relevant departments. The ideal candidate should be software professional with at least three years of hands-on experience developing applications and using relevant technologies described below.

1. Designing, coding, testing, debugging and supporting all types of applications consistent with established requirements using primarily PHP programming language with MySQL and/or MS SQL databases. ASP.net is an added advantage
2. Maintain (fix/upgrade), optimize and secure existing applications.
3. Provide alternate design solutions, as appropriate, along with project estimates.
4. Maintain native apps on Android & IPhone platforms.
5. Designing user interfaces for Mobile and Web.

Social Media – Managing social media tools:

1. Develop innovative and creative media content across social media platforms
2. Create and maintain relevant social media accounts
3. Setup daily tasks and activity for all social media outlets
4. Keep track of social media trends and competition
5. Deliver monthly reports with statistics and results for each account
6. Have experience with social media platforms, including: Instagram, Facebook Pages/ Events, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Skills

 Education & Qualifications:

 Bachelor Degree or equivalent field

 Experience:

1.  3+ years of web application development experience.
2. Experience with database including my SQL; additional database experience a plus.
3. Proficient in developing and maintaining PHP web applications and back end server applications, in a LAMP environment.
4. Proficient in PHP, WordPress, OOP, XML, JavaScript, AJAX, HTML and CSS.
5. High skill in relational database design, detail oriented and result driven.
6. Successfully launched or participated in products based on LAMP stack.
7. Graphic design skills, knowledge of Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, HTML.
8. Social Media experience.

Requirements:

1. Computer wizard
2. Excellent English communication skills
3. Knowledge in Arabic, verbal and written is a plus
4. Self-motivated, articulated, proactive, and a good team player
5. Proactive
6. Presentable with excellent interpersonal skills

To apply for this post, please send us your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@alshamel.com with the vacancy in the subject.

Accountant

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Role Objective:
To manage the posting and handling of daily financial transactions to the general ledger and check and control general ledger transactions. To support the Chief Accountant in controlling receipt and payment of cash.

 Key Responsibilities:

1. Executes general ledger reconciliation, production of financial reports, and management of general accounting activities in accordance with the Alshamel’s policies and procedures and Accounting standards
2. Notifies Chief Accountant in writing off delinquent items that have been outstanding for an excessive period of time.
3. Monitors overall accounting of balance sheet and income statement
4. Responsible for maintaining integrity of general ledger and charter of accounts
5. Prepare and maintains journals, ledgers, closings, status reports, and other periodic reports in accordance with the Alshamel’s policies and procedures
6. Ensures source documents are present which support the recording of transactions in the general ledger. The documents may be in the form of purchase orders, invoices, receiving reports, travel orders, and/or employee advances
7. Maintains adequate audit trails to permit tracking a transaction from beginning to completion. This will allow for the detection and systematic correction of errors that arise
8. Ensures a method of double entry accounting for recording transactions in the general ledger
9. Ensures reconciliation will be performed monthly, quarterly, and at year-end closing; i.e., adjusting, closing and reversing entries will be recorded
10. Receives accounting transaction adjustments, takes approval from Chief Accountant and posts the accounting entries to the general ledger
11. Ensures that all relevant accounts information is presented in an accurate and timely manner.
12. Responsible for all monthly general ledger procedures including journal entry preparation, discrepancy resolution, account analysis, and reconciliation through financial statements
13. Maintains general ledger to trial balance, prepares/posts all standard, recurring and standing journals
14. Uses a journal entry form any time correction is needed between accounts or transferring money between accounts

Education & Qualifications:
1. High School or Diploma or equivalent preferably in Finance
2. Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Experience:
1. 4-7 years of overall experience
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar role

Skills:
1. Self-motivated, good articulation, proactive, presentable, a team player with excellent interpersonal skills
To apply for this post, please send us your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@alshamel.com with the vacancy in the subject

USG Transportation Coordinator

 Location: Kuwait

 Job Description

Role Objective:

USG Transportation Coordinator shall be able to read and interpret military orders and be familiar with applicable booking regulations and Official Travel documentation requirements. Will reserve official travel for authorized personnel through the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) for Air Mobility Command (AMC) Category B (Patriot Express) Rotator passengers IAW ASG-KU local policy and the JFTR/JTR. Responsible for preparation and distribution of CTO Airlift reports and other related reports as stated in PWS for official travel, unofficial travel, and R&R leave travel. Will coordinate PII standards and compliance for CTO personnel and maintain oversight of USG filing requirements IAW ARIMS.

Location of performance may vary between CTO locations in Kuwait.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Must be able to read and interpret military orders and be familiar with applicable booking regulations and official travel documentation requirements.
2. Responsible for reservations of official travel through the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) IAW ASG-KU local policy and JFT/JTR and USG applicable travel regulations.
3. Must utilize the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) to conduct a cost comparison for all tickets issued.
4. Responsible for the AMC Channel Airlift Report, prepare final passenger manifest to be forwarded to the APOD representative; provide passenger manifest to ITO Camp Arifjan for passengers booked onto AMC aircraft through the designated location CTO; and maintain records of all requests for travel processed by the designated location CTO.
5. Performs other CTO related reports mandated by the PWS and directed by management.
6. Responsible for establishing and maintaining CTO and Contracted files IAW AR 25-400-2, ARIMS
7. Assists with Statistical Passenger Data Collection System (STATCO) travel reporting requirements as outlined in the DTR, Part 1, and CH 103 and PII adherence of all CTO contracted personnel.
8. Monitors PII standards and practices by CTO personnel.
9. Assists in accounting, invoicing and government billing as directed by management.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Education & Qualifications:

1. Minimum High School Diploma

Experience:

1. Must be a US Citizen with NACI Clearance and the ability to obtain CAC
2. Minimum of Two (2) years of USG work experience.
3. Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle.
4. Fluent in English writing and speaking.

 Skills:

1. Functional knowledge of GATES/AMC booking procedures.
2. Functional knowledge of travel industry standards and reservations agent duties.
3. SABRE GDS knowledge preferable.
4. Working knowledge of front and back room automation systems.
5. Knowledge of US domestic and world geography, city codes, decoding, fare rules and ability to apply account specifics.
6. Ability to provide consistent customer service and resolve complex travel related problems.
7. Good customer service and communication skills.
8. Good typing skills with a working knowledge of MS Office software.
9. Exhibit a mature work ethic.

Physical Demands:

1. Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
2. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

To apply for this post, please send us your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@alshamel.com with the vacancy in the subject.

Finance Reporting Manager

Location: Kuwait

Job Description

Role Objective:

To guide and manage the inputs for preparation and presentation of financial statements in accordance with established policies, procedures and IFRS guidelines. To lead management reporting for Alshamel through generating timely and accurate reports on key financial metrics on a periodic basis and reporting to the executive management. To ensure consolidation of Alshamel’s financial statements as well assist in the smooth functioning of the Treasury function.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide inputs to the Finance Director in the formulation of annual business plans, budgets, policies and procedures for Alshamel to support organizational business strategy.
2. Provide inputs to develop relevant policies and procedures pertaining to the Finance department; ensure compliance to departmental policies and procedures by all department staff.
3. Ensure that accounting systems and practices comply with international and locally accepted accounting principles, regulations and local applicable laws.
4. Ensure consolidation of financial statements and reporting basis business line, country, division or any other requirements.
5. Monitor variance against budgets and targets, ask for clarifications, and initiate corrective actions.
6. Lead the preparation of MIS reports through working closely with division/department heads and deciding on appropriate formats, content and the frequency of the reports.
7. Prepare and implement financial models for tracking key financial metrics for the organization.
8. Assist in smooth functioning of the Treasury function, accounting and reporting to FRM.
9. Review documents and reports for Kuwait Stock Exchange, provision schedule and inter-company reconciliations.
10. Ensure appropriate accounting, allocations to cost centers for all transactions in line with financial policies and procedures and consolidation of financial statements on a periodic basis.
11. Ensure that all budgetary activities for the organization are completed on time and proper process has been followed. This also includes providing inputs to the department heads for preparing their annual budgets.
12. Work closely with all other departments to ensure all Financial systems are running smoothly.
13. Provide support in business development through providing inputs on preparation of proposals and pricing.
14. Assist management in any other tasks as required by the business.
15. Guide the Analyst/Team leaders/Accountants/Senior Accountants in executing their respective responsibilities towards the achievement of the Departments’ goals and objectives as well as those of Alshamel.
16. Establish the performance plans for direct subordinates including the Analyst/Team leaders; guide Analyst/Team leaders in establishing performance plans for their respective subordinates.
17. Participate in the identification of training and development initiatives for subordinates within the Department.
18. Coach and mentor junior employees on an ongoing basis through providing inputs on the job and timely feedback.

Skills

Education & Qualifications:

1. Bachelor Degree or equivalent.

Experience:

1. 7-10 years experience of overall experience.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar role preferably in Travel industry.

Requirements:

1. Excellent communication skills
2. Spoken Arabic and other international languages an advantage.
3. Self-motivated, proactive, presentable with excellent interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to meet deadlines.

To apply for this post, please send us your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@alshamel.com with the vacancy in the subject.

Sales Manager

Location: Kuwait & Saudi Arabia

Job Description

Role Objective:

To manage all sales activities that include customer acquisition, lead generation, follow-up on leads, business generation, minimize and support account receivable and new offerings conceptualization as per Alshamel’s strategy and revenue targets.

This also includes highlighting deviations in actual performance against allocated budgets and presenting it to the Head of Managed Travel Services/Country Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide inputs into the development and allocation of the annual plan and budget for Sales department based on approved upon departmental activities; solicit advice from the Area Manager from a sales, financial and operational perspective including goals and objectives, account planning, sales target, cost saving targets.
2. Develop and review Sales policies, SLAs based on business needs; ensure compliance to departmental policies and procedures by all department staff.
3. Achieve sales and customer acquisition targets set by Head of Managed Travel Services/Country Manager by geography and product categories in accordance with the organization’s business plans, goals and objectives while ensuring growth in sales and maintaining margins levels.
4. Manage business development through renewal of existing contracts, soliciting business opportunities, timely response to RFP’s and solicitations; ensure adherence to terms of the client contracts on an ongoing basis.
5. Prepare all proposal documents as required in the Tenders/ Requests for Proposals. Ensure that the tenders are submitted as per the specified date. Ensure the tender documents are complete, consistent, error free and necessary copies are submitted.
6. Deliver business plan results and value for the customer to include achieving share growth and profitable sales growth.
7. Explore and evaluate business opportunities for local accounts to ensure revenue generation, profitability and growth in overall business.
8. Manage new accounts and acquire new customers through increase customer relationship for local accounts.
9. Drive generation of revenue through cross-selling of existing products and services Negotiate with all clients for reaching a mutually acceptable price for rendering services in line with Alshamel policies and procedures.
10. Coordinate with various suppliers for sales management needs (Hotels, International tour operators, Destination management companies, Rent a car companies, Ancillary services, Value-added services, VIP services).
11. Maintain documentation for legal obligations with respect to the sales management function.
12. Guide the team (if any) in executing their respective responsibilities towards the achievement of the Products & Services department goals and objectives as well as those of Alshamel.
13. Establish the performance plans for direct subordinates; guide team members in establishing performance plans for their respective subordinates.
14. Participate in the identification of training and development initiatives for subordinates within the Products & Services department.
15. Coach and mentor junior employees on an ongoing basis through providing inputs on their job and timely feedback.
16. 7-10 years experience in Sales.
17. Exposure to corporate business from airline, travel and hospitality industry.
18. Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar role in Travel industry or customer-service oriented environment.

Skills

Education & Qualifications:

1. Bachelor Degree or equivalent.

Experience:

1. 7-10 years experience in Sales.
2. Exposure to corporate business from airline, travel and hospitality industry.
3. Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar role in Travel industry or customer-service oriented environment.

Requirements:

1. Excellent communication skills
2. Valid driving license
3. Spoken Arabic and other international languages an advantage.
4. Self-motivated, proactive, presentable with excellent interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to meet deadlines.

To apply for this post, please send us your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@alshamel.com with the vacancy in the subject.

Finance Manager (Budgeting, Treasury, Analysis)

Location: Kuwait

Job Description

Role Objective:

To direct the Finance department of the country and monitor the activities of accounting, reporting and the reconciliation functions in line with Alshamel’s policies and procedures. Lead financial reporting in accordance with local and International Accounting standards. Interact with internal and external auditors for all activities relating to the finance function for the country of operation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide inputs to the Director, Finance in the formulation of annual business plans, budgets, policies and procedures for the country to support organizational and country business strategy.
2. Ensure regular and continuous functionality of ERP systems and manage different vendors for the financial systems in coordination with the IT department.
3. Ensure timely invoicing and reporting to clients, suppliers as well as reconciliation of accounts for the country on a periodic basis.
4. Ensure timely preparation of the books and statements of accounts and finalizing the same on a periodic basis
5. Assist in the execution of auto invoicing and rectifying errors in invoicing.
6. Track each client and supplier against outstanding Account Receivables on an ongoing basis, highlight the same to the Director Finance, Country Manager and take corrective action in line with organizational policies and procedures.
7. Managing internal and external auditors as and when required as well as remote office locations.
8. Lead accountants and review final accounts, to check accuracy and compliance with the established rules and accounting principles and that all entries are supported by valid documentation.
9. Maintain relations with vendors, contractors and customers and responds to their queries and liaises with them for resolution of issues.
10. Assist management in any other tasks as required by the business.
11. Guide the Accountants/Chief Accountants in executing their respective responsibilities towards the achievement of the Departments’ goals and objectives as well as those of the country of operation.
12. Establish the performance plans for direct subordinates in establishing performance plans for their respective subordinates.
13. Participate in the identification of training and development initiatives for subordinates within the Department.
14. Coach and mentor junior employees on an ongoing basis through providing inputs on the job and timely feedback.
15. Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar role preferably in Travel industry.

Skills

Education & Qualifications:

1. Bachelor Degree or equivalent.

Experience:

1.  7- 10 years’ experience of overall experience.

Requirements:

1. Excellent communication skills.
2. Spoken Arabic and English fluently.
3. Self-motivated, proactive, presentable with excellent interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to meet deadlines.

To apply for this post, please send us your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@alshamel.com with the vacancy in the subject.

HR Manager

Location: Kuwait

Job Description

Role Objective:

Provide guidance and manages the overall provision of Human Resource services, policies, and programs, all aspects of employee relations and development, staffing and recruitment, organizational development, performance management, training, compensation and benefits and employee counseling services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide inputs into the development and allocation of the annual budget for HR department based on approved upon departmental activities; solicit advice from the Director – HR for the purposes of the departmental budget.
2. Provide inputs to develop relevant policies and procedures pertaining to the HR department; ensure compliance to departmental policies and procedures by all department staff.
3. Develop all HR policies and procedures that are delivered to support Alshamel’s business strategy and ensure synergy with related company policies and procedures.
4. Maintain, revisit and update the organization and grading structure when necessary in line with direction received from Director – HR, CEO and Board of Directors to support the organization strategy.
5. Assist Director – HR to develop standards and policies for performance management and employee reward schemes (e.g. salaries, incentives, reward schemes, and employee benefits).
6. Monitor employment market trends, staff availability, skills shortages, pay rates and competitor packages in order to adapt existing HR policies, procedures and practices; initiate studies as necessary.
7. Implement pay increases and promotions. Compute the variances in line with organization policies, procedures and annual performance.
8. Administer payroll and ensure that it is completed accurately and timelines are met.
9. Establish effective recruitment and selection systems and standards and oversee management of recruitment programs; participate in interviewing and short-listing candidates as necessitated.
10. Develop manpower requirements for each fiscal year as well as perform forecasts on future requirements through consulting with senior management; ensure that all recruitment activities are sufficiently performed in order to fulfill the manpower requirements
11. Conduct training needs analysis and develop training plan with inputs from business heads while managing costs to budget. Assist Director – HR to oversee the training and development programs ensuring their support to Alshamel objectives; periodically monitor training program delivery to ensure that company standards are adhered to.
12. Assist Director – HR in maintaining transparent succession and career development plans for all department heads in consultation with Alshamel executive management and assist Director – HR in developing standards and policies for performance management, promotions, transfers and employee reward schemes (e.g. salaries, incentives, reward schemes, and employee benefits).
13. Ensure development of processes whereby HR personnel can update the payroll database with accurate information, including pay schemes and fixed benefits for employees, and to update the same with any deductions or employee earnings.
14. Ensure regular and accurate updating of the Leave Management System with attendance, overtime and employee leave information. Review resource planning for maternity re-joiners and ensure compliance with HR policies.
15. Liaises with Internal Auditors and responds to their queries, ensure that all observations are rectified within the given time frame. Monitor employee complaints, grievances are addressed in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and local labor law.
16. Ensure that exit interviews are conducted for leaving staff and that the necessary leaving formalities are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
17. Coordinate with outsourced HR Management Consultants in carrying out any engagements across the organization or participating in industry surveys.
18. Assist Director – HR in negotiating contracts for vendors for HR services such as recruitment agencies and training institutes and ensure Alshamel is being offered qualitative and cost effective services.
19. Co-ordinate recruitment throughout the company and build relationships with recruiters, draft briefs, set up interviews where necessary.
20. Generate various analytical reports and ensure corrective actions are implemented in line with directives given by the management.
21. Assist management in any other tasks as required by business.
22. Guide the team in executing their respective responsibilities towards the achievement of the departments’ goals and objectives as well as those of Alshamel.
23. Establish the performance plans for direct subordinates; guide team members in establishing performance plans for their respective subordinates.
24. Participate in the identification of training and development initiatives for subordinates within the department.
25. Coach and mentor junior employees on an ongoing basis through providing inputs on their job and timely feedback.

Skills

Education & Qualifications:

1. Bachelor Degree or equivalent.

Experience:

1.  7- 10 years’ experience.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar role in Travel industry as well as knowledge of applicable labor laws and government regulations.

Requirements:

1. Excellent communication skills.
2. Spoken Arabic and English fluently.
3. Self-motivated, proactive, presentable with excellent interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to meet deadlines.

To apply for this post, please send us your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@alshamel.com with the vacancy in the subject.