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HRInvest

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 About The Client
 
 
 
 A leading provider of comprehensive ICT and value solutions for enterprises and SMBs, offering applications and solutions that enable voice and data services&mdash;including mobile service applications, wireless entertainment, VAS system integration, security services, and other industry-specific customized solutions. The company aims to maintain connectivity everywhere through sophisticated, secure, and often costly solutions that can be challenging to deliver, install, and support. It understands these challenges and has developed a family of ICT solutions through its highly skilled resources to meet customer requirements for security, performance, and quality.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 To support the company&rsquo;s financial performance and strategic decision-making by managing day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, reporting, and cash management, while ensuring compliance, driving process improvements, and partnering with senior management to analyze financial performance, control costs, and optimize financial resources.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About You
 
 
 
 Ideal candidate must have the following:
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master&rsquo;s degree preferred).
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 Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent; international finance experience is a strong advantage.
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 8&ndash;10 years of progressive experience in Accounting/Finance Management, preferably within complex, multi-market, or multinational environments.
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 Strong understanding of financial strategy, cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, and risk management.
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 Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), SAP, and financial planning/ERP tools.
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 Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
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 Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire teams, with a collaborative and solution-oriented approach.
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 Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing abilities with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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 Highly adaptable, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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 Must be a Kuwaiti National.
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Finance Business Partner

Unilever

<div>ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people &ndash; we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don&rsquo;t believe in the &lsquo;one size fits all&rsquo; approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
CD Finance introduction
CD Finance is a business partnering job to CD (customer development) and CSP (customer strategy and planning) teams focusing on Top line planning, Trade spend management, month end closing activities and results analysis, dealing with key partners are the CD country and channel heads, regional sales managers, key account managers, CSP, also working closely with Cash &amp; collection team and financial controllers.
JOB PURPOSE
The primary role of CDF assistant manager is to be fully responsible of the end-to-end process of Trade Spend management, performance analysis, claims revision, customer balance reconciliation tracking, and to be fully equipped to support the decision-making process for business target achievement. The geographical scope extends to Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain markets. The job also involves controllership responsibilities for the local joint venture in Kuwait including financial statements preparation, tax and external audit co-ordination and partnering the JV board of directors in governance matters.
The role also has primary responsibility of coaching and developing three team members at 1D level.
WHAT WILL BE YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Business Partnering:
<ul><li>Business partnering with channel heads and CSP teams across all Business groups in driving the business performance.</li><li>
Customer profitability reporting and analysis on monthly basis.</li><li>
Budgeting and forecasting regular reviews with detailed variance analysis vs actual results.</li><li>
Building strong controls on TTS spend to minimize drifts.</li><li>
Ensure TTS plans approval and alignment in place with the budget owners.</li><li>
Maintain strong relationships with the distributor team. Communicate and coordinate to resolve operational issues, meet Unilever requirements, and identify mutually beneficial opportunities.</li><li>
Customer contract review and evaluation of promotional effectiveness.</li><li>
Updating Customer value assessment for key customers annually.</li><li>
Customer claims tracking ensuring that all claims submitted and processed on time, while any overspend to be actioned as per Unilever policy.</li><li>
Customer reconciliation tracking with Cash and collect team ensuring that it gets signed off regularly.</li></ul>
Month End Closing:<ul><li>
TTS actualization to reflect right provisions in P&amp;L and Balance sheet.</li><li>
Mix Analysis by customer and pack size in case of Trade spend deviation.</li><li>
Ensuring compliance and tracking of OTC controls related to CDF space.</li><li>
Aged Provision balance review and tracking.</li></ul>
Joint Venture Controllership:<ul><li>
P2P Support: Resolve issues related to P2P activities, including claims from third-party manufacturing vendors and invoice posting, by coordinating with the Central P2P</li><li>
Fully responsible of JV&rsquo;s external Audit E2E:</li><li>
Support with the Unilever Central SOX Audit</li><li>
Tax Compliance Support the UniOps Tax team with monthly withholding tax filings, corporate income tax (CIT) filings.</li><li>
Treasury Support: Assist the Central Treasury team with various documentations related to Bank and Insurance.</li></ul>
Experiences &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in finance / accounting is a must.</li><li>Minimum 3-5 years of financial experience or similar positions, preferably in FMCG sector</li><li>Business acumen for manufacturing and distribution businesses.</li><li>Microsoft office basics is mandatory, Advanced level is preferred.</li></ul>
Skills<ul><li>Good communication and analytical skills.</li><li>Process design and automation.</li><li>Presentation Skills.</li><li>Project management and Teamwork.</li><li>SAP / Power BI knowledge.</li><li>Working independently with high levels of integrity and discipline.</li></ul>
Leadership<ul><li>You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others &ndash; both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.</li><li>As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.</li></ul><ul><li>Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors</li></ul>
o PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
o PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
o TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people &ndash; coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
o PURPOSE &amp; SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
o CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
o BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their &lsquo;Whole Self&rsquo; to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.</div>

CD Finance Assistant Manager - KOQB

talabat

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 talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world&rsquo;s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience&mdash;fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
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 Identify and secure new partnership opportunities across key sectors like banks, telecoms, and lifestyle brands, while managing and growing existing partner relationships.
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 Collaborate closely with internal teams like marketing, finance, and regional partnerships &mdash; to align partnership strategies and ensure smooth execution across all touchpoints.
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 Lead negotiation and deal structuring to secure the best terms, ensuring both commercial value and long-term partner satisfaction.
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 Track, analyze, and report on partnership performance, using insights to optimize deals, improve partner ROI, and drive continuous growth.
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 Stay on top of market trends and competitor activities to proactively recommend new ideas, initiatives, or innovations that strengthen the company&rsquo;s partnership portfolio.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 A Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related discipline, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
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 Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
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 Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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 A collaborative mindset and a strong team player, with a passion for sharing ideas and contributing to group success.
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 Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
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 Prior experience in FMCG or retail sectors is highly desirable, with a solid understanding of industry demands and best practices.
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Sr. Specialist Marketing Partnerships

Alghanim INDUSTRIES

Date: 7 Sept 2025
 
Location: 
KW
 
Company: 
Alghanim Industries
 
Job Summary
 To provide analytical support to the Finance Manager of the business unit by preparing and providing required financial analysis.
 Job Responsibilities
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<li>Conduct financial analysis as per business needs.</li>
<li>Prepare and present Key Performance Indicators.</li>
<li>Perform resource efficiency analysis.</li>
<li>Carry out cost-saving analysis and provide recommendations.</li>
<li>Support in analyzing key expenses.</li>
<li>Update financial and/or managerial reports.</li>
<li>Update the BU’s Master Data File.</li>
<li>Support month-end activities and analyze results. Candidate Requirements</li>
</ul>
Skills: 
<ul>
<li>Good knowledge of financial and management accounting concepts.</li>
<li>Demonstrated analytical ability.</li>
<li>Fluency in English; good verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.</li>
<li>Good interpersonal and presentation skills.</li>
</ul>
Education: 
Graduate Qualification in Finance / Accounting / Economics / Business Management
 Years of Experience
 
Experience: 
1-3 years in the Finance function.

Associate Financial Analyst

Calo Inc.

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 About Calo
 
 
 
 Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We&rsquo;re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.
 
 
 Role overview
 
 
 We are looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to create and maintain good relationships with key suppliers to ensure all ingredients, packaging,equipment and services are of the highest quality and delivered on time. We&rsquo;re looking for someone focused on increasing productivity by introducing smart sourcing solutions and agile services to decrease manual work.
 
 
 The ideal candidate has great analytical skills, leadership skills, food equipment technical skills, food ingredients technical skills, Also has the ability to identify the most profitable offers, evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, and prepare reports. They are also well-versed in supply management principles and practices. The goal is to ensure the smooth operations of a variety of channels aiming for maximum efficiency by having outstanding service level with optimum cost and optimum inventory level.
 
 
 Main Responsibilities
 
 
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 Responsible for capital equipment, services , food ingredients, packaging sourcing and procurement activities within assigned categories/locations
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 Collaborates with the project team to establish requirements and execute the full sourcing process to meet the defined technical scope of projects
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 Develop, lead and execute food and non-food sourcing strategies
 </li>
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 Work closely with the Operations team, Automation team, and Maintenance teams to enable fast execution of assets/ equipment procurement decisions
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 Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve the effectiveness
 </li>
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 Communicate with stakeholders (Supply chain, engineering, Finance, and kitchen team) to ensure clear requirements and services documentation
 </li>
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 Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
 </li>
 <li>
 Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers for Kitchen equipment and services
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 <li>
 Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand while determining the quantity and timing of deliveries
 
 
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 </ul>
 Ideal Candidate
 
 
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 Focuses on increasing productivity by introducing smart equipment to decrease manual work
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 Must have had a minimum of 3 years of previous proven experience as a purchasing officer or similar position
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 Knowledge of the Kuwait inbound logistics cycle (customs clearance, Clearing Agent)
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 Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
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 Interest in market dynamics along with a business sense
 </li>
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 A knack for negotiation and networking
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 Ability to gather and analyze data
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 Solid judgment along with decision-making skills
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 Strong leadership capabilities
 
 
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 </ul>
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Procurement Officer

CALO

<div>About Calo
Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We&rsquo;re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.
Role overview
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to create and maintain good relationships with key suppliers to ensure all ingredients, packaging,equipment and services are of the highest quality and delivered on time. We&rsquo;re looking for someone focused on increasing productivity by introducing smart sourcing solutions and agile services to decrease manual work. 
 
The ideal candidate has great analytical skills, leadership skills, food equipment technical skills, food ingredients technical skills, Also has the ability to identify the most profitable offers, evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, and prepare reports. They are also well-versed in supply management principles and practices. The goal is to ensure the smooth operations of a variety of channels aiming for maximum efficiency by having outstanding service level with optimum cost and optimum inventory level.
Main Responsibilities<ul><li>
Responsible for capital equipment, services , food ingredients, packaging sourcing and procurement activities within assigned categories/locations.</li><li>
Collaborates with the project team to establish requirements and execute the full sourcing process to meet the defined technical scope of projects.</li><li>
Develop, lead and execute food and non-food sourcing strategies</li><li>
Work closely with the Operations team, Automation team, and Maintenance teams to enable fast execution of assets/ equipment procurement decisions.</li><li>
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve the effectiveness</li><li>
Communicate with stakeholders (Supply chain, engineering, Finance, and kitchen team) to ensure clear requirements and services documentation</li><li>
Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power</li><li>
Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking</li><li>
Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers for Kitchen equipment and services</li><li>
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand while determining the quantity and timing of deliveries</li></ul>
Ideal Candidate<ul><li>
Focuses on increasing productivity by introducing smart equipment to decrease manual work</li><li>
Must have had a minimum of 3 years of previous proven experience as a purchasing officer or similar position</li><li>
Knowledge of the Kuwait inbound logistics cycle (customs clearance, Clearing Agent)</li><li>
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management</li><li>
Interest in market dynamics along with a business sense</li><li>
A knack for negotiation and networking</li><li>
Ability to gather and analyze data</li><li>
Solid judgment along with decision-making skills</li><li>
Strong leadership capabilities</li></ul>
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Precision Drilling

<div><div>Location: Kuwait 
 
As a strategic partner, the Supervisor, Human Resources aligns business objectives with employees and management in designated internal customer groups. The Supervisor, Human Resources formulates partnerships across the Human Resources (HR) function (other HRBPs and HR functional areas) to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. This role will provide front-line HR support through actively partnering with the business and proactively identifying and addressing employee concerns.</div> 
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Responsibilities include:</div>
<ul><li>Supervising a team of HR business partners and admin professionals</li></ul>
<ul><li>Work directly with the business leaders to ensure critical people processes (onboarding, promotions, transfers,terminations, etc.) are effectively and efficiently completed/documented.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide line management with advice and options for improving organizational effectiveness, productivity and working practices in line with the business/people strategy.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Point of contact for assigned employee relations matters; conduct/document internal investigations and deliver disciplinary actions as required.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Act as a consultant to management and employees for Kuwait Labor Law.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Work with management and HR functional areas, as appropriate, in the event of a company re-organization.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Educate the business regarding HR policies and programs and ensure compliance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Work with various stakeholders on new HR policy development and maintenance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Point of contact for regulatory compliance including managing vendor relationships.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure the termination process, including documentation and exit interviews, are communicated and followed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure an understanding of the business staffing needs and partner with Talent Acquisition as appropriate; assist in the implementation of recruiting initiatives within the business.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Partner with the HR functional areas to implement new HR initiatives/programs (e.g., compensation structural changes, HRIS, management training).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Partner with the Talent &amp; Development function to provide ongoing strategic coaching to internal customer groups as related to succession planning, career path development, and performance management.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Partner with the HR functional areas to actively guide internal customer groups through the annual salary planning and performance management processes.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Identify ongoing needs or problems that require research, analysis, and resolution in order to meet the changing business requirements.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Build strong relationships with all levels of the organization.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participate in special HR projects and perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Overseeing the company's Kuwaitization program.</li></ul> 
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Education and Experience:</div>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business or related discipline.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Minimum 10 years of work experience in HR required.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong experience in employee relations, labor laws, compliance and immigration.</li></ul>
<ul><li>SuccessFactors Employee Central experience is strongly preferred.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Previous experience working with in the Oil and Gas Industry in the GCC preferred.</li></ul></div>

Supervisor, Human Resources

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