Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Sr. Financial Analyst, Financial Systems ~ Doha, Qatar ~ Tax free salary

We are looking for “Sr. Financial Analyst, Financial Systems” for a fulltime opening with our client’s office in Qatar. Client is state owned Oil & Gas company in Qatar.

Interested applicants please apply to: ashish@webecome.com highlighting current and expected salaries:

POSITION: Sr. Financial Analyst, Financial Systems

Department:

Financial Compliance

Direct Supervisor:

Head of Financial Systems

Job Purpose: Provide business process and financial systems expertise for the continuous review and improvement of company’s integrated financial systems. Execute issue management, business process analysis and systems development activity for the Finance Group in the context of the overall systems management process. Provide support, training and expert advice to the users of the Financial systems.

Dimensions:

No. of Reporting Staff: None

Other:

· 2 Key Financial Systems : SAP & Energy Components

· 600,000 Financial Transactions per year

· >110 Financial System Users + >100 Additional Financial Reporting Users

Key Result Areas:

· Effective integrated financial processes and systems.

· Financial systems development

· The quality of support and advice provided to users of the financial systems.

Activities:

· Monitor the performance and effectiveness of the integrated financial systems.

· Coordinate the management of financial systems issues.

· Undertake complex issue investigation and resolution.

· Oversee the maintenance of user access to the financial systems, ensuring that controls are effectively applied.

· Review and control the maintenance of financial systems masterdata.

· Contribute to the increased utilisation of the financial system’s capabilities by participating in business process reviews and by providing recommendations for adapting and expanding the systems to address new or changed business requirements and to better address existing requirements.

· Coordinate and control changes to the financial systems, ensuring close integration of the financial systems with other systems.

· Participate in business requirements analysis activities.

· Participate in the development of leading practice business process solutions for the financial systems.

· Define testing approaches for system changes and lead user testing efforts.

· Coordinate the documentation of changes to business processes and system functional design.

· Review and develop internal systems controls.

· Provide detailed analysis, reports and presentations on financial systems activity for use by senior management and external parties.

· Develop and improve section processes, procedures, systems and working practices to improve the timely and efficient delivery of the Financial Systems section.

· Coordinate and actively participate in the provision of business process and systems training for all financial systems users.

· Provide a high quality support and advisory service to the Finance Group.

§ Act as a source of expertise to the Finance Group, other company departments and third parties, on any aspect of financial systems processes or procedures.

Operating Environment, Framework and Boundaries:

· Works within clearly defined policies and procedures, participating in their further development in an environment where the business complexity, controls environment and procedures are still evolving.

· Provides advice, guidance and reporting capability in a complex, dynamic and multicultural environment.

Communications and Working Relationships:

Internal

· Daily communication with the Head of Financial Systems.

· Close working contact with Finance Staff to provide system support and advice.

· Occasional meetings and presentations to the Finance Group management team.

· Regular meetings with the Master Users (SAP BAs & TAs) group to discuss system issues and improvements.

· Regular contact with counterparts in other Groups to discuss systems issues.

External

Periodic interaction with auditors to discuss impact of change to financial systems.

Problem Solving/Complexity:

· The challenges in this position lie in having a thorough understanding of the SAP system and its potential for development to meet the evolving needs of the Company.

· A thorough understanding of Company operations is required in order to judge current and future system needs and solutions.

· Tackling and troubleshooting problems in this area requires the advanced application of conceptual and analytical thinking, together with sound business analysis skills.

· The implementation of system changes within acceptable timeframes also requires well developed project, people management and problem solving capabilities.

Decision Making Authority and Responsibility:

· Decision making in this position is generally limited to the resolution of system issues and related matters.

· Position also establishes and approves procedures covering the position’s area of responsibility.

· Procedures with implications beyond this are established at a higher level, but with recommendations expected from this position.

· Acts as Head of Financial Systems delegate when required.

Knowledge Skills and Experience:

· Undergraduate degree, preferably in a business or commercial discipline, from an internationally-recognised tertiary institution.

· Membership of an appropriate professional accountancy body desirable (CA / ACCA / CPA etc).

· Minimum of 7 years’ experience working in management accounting, business analytical and/or financial roles within large, diverse organisations.

· Within that, a minimum of 3 years’ experience using and developing ERP systems in the Finance function, preferably in the oil and gas sector. SAP experience preferred.

· Exceptional investigative and analytical skills.

· Highly developed problem solving skills.

· Proactive, self-starter.

· Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

· Good presentational skills.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly spreadsheets.

· Experience in coaching/training of staff across a culturally-diverse organisation desirable.

Interested candidates please send in your resumes in the form of a word document immediately. You are also requested to put in the following details in your cover note

  • Current and expected salaries
  • Available date of joining
  • Contact numbers

SALARY : TAX FREE WITH FULL EXPAT BENEFITS

START DATE : ASAP

LOCATION : QATAR

APPLY TO : ashish@webecome.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

HR SSC OPERATIONS HEAD APAC - Pune, India

We are looking for HR SSC OPERATIONS HEAD APAC for a fulltime opening with our client’s office in Pune, India.

Interested applicants please apply to: ashish@webecome.com highlighting current and expected salaries:

HR SSC Operations Head APAC

Managerial / Directorial Role

Reports to Head of HR Services APAC

Location Pune, India

ROLE PURPOSE

· Setup Regional HR Shared Service Centre organization and ensure effective execution of HR operations in the region under Direction of Head of HR Services APAC.

· Assist HR Services Head APAC to transform the current organization to the new operation model and ensure continuous support to the overall HR Operations project.

· Integrate new standardized and simplified HR Processes and guarantee overall quality of delivered services.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

This accountability list is on-going and is unlikely to change significantly from year to year.

Operational responsibility -

· Prepare project plan for SSC build out. Work with various stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

· Formulate service catalogue, Service Delivery Model, KPIs and get sign-off with HR Services.

· Monitor, track and report on build out progress on a regular pre agreed interval.

· Assist to transform current organization to a SSC structure according to time lines

· Work with Regional HR Operations team to simplify/standardize HR processes according to the overall HR transformation plan.

· Ensure best practice in service delivery as well as the use of standardized processes.

· Agree and implement SLA, ensure monitoring, tracking and reporting on SLA metrics.

· Ensure effective reporting mechanisms.

· Ensure proper budget performance and alignment.

Performance measures -

· Successful implementation of HR SSC project as per timelines

· Number of delivery failures

· Budget met

· Feedback from SSC stakeholders

· Development of SSC capabilities

Managerial responsibility -

· Agree HR Operations objectives and priorities with Head HR Services Head.

· Assist to prepare budget and SLAs.

· Work with Service Head to define SSC organization for quality HR operation delivery.

Organizational responsibility -

· Measure and continuously improve client satisfaction.

· Build acceptance of HR SSC and of HR standardized processes.

· Work with HR Services Head to lead the SSC and build a culture of career development to minimize fluctuations.

· Develop SSC capabilities (technology, processes, organization, people).

Strategic Impact -

· Provide cost effective services with zero mistake mindset to build trust in HR operations.

Operational responsibility -

· Prepare project plan for SSC build out. Work with various stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

· Formulate service catalogue, Service Delivery Model, KPIs and get sign-off with HR Services.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS & KEY CHALLENGES

· Approach to deliver quality services at low cost aiming at high customer satisfaction

· Focus and persistence to standardize and simplify HR operations.

· Ability to drive results in a global matrix structure.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES

Critical Knowledge -

· HR Shared Services startup experience

· HR Shared services Operational experience

· Knowledge of HR operations best practice

· Project Management skills.

Critical Experience -

· HR experience with at least 3-5 years in a Senior Lead / Managerial position

· Experience in implementing HR SSC projects in an international environment

· Experience in process design and continuous process implementation

· Change management experience in an intercultural environment

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities -

· Ability to establish and sustain relationships with all organizational levels

· Strong analytical skills

· Ability to effectively lead and manage a team

· High sensitivity to relevant in-company and external developments

· Mindset for problem solving

· Drive for best practice HR processes and continuous improvements

· Understanding of SAP ERP will be a big plus for this role.

Critical Leadership capabilities -

· Set direction – sets ambitious but achievable goals

· Set direction – prioritizes actions and ensures appropriate support and resource

· Create egde – provides support for individuals & teams to work at their creative edge

· Drive results – skillfully plans, organizes and monitors performance to meet deadlines and achieve excellent in delivery.

· Liberate potential – provides opportunities for learning, development and growth

· Liberate potential – coaches people to connect across functions and boundaries to spark innovation

Interested candidates please send in your resumes in the form of a word document immediately. You are also requested to put in the following details in your cover note –

  • Current and expected salaries
  • Available date of joining
  • Contact numbers

START DATE : ASAP

LOCATION : PUNE - INDIA

APPLY TO : ashish@webecome.com