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Delivery Hero

<div>Company Description 
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 
Commercial and Corporate Legal Affairs:<ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and documents related to the Company&rsquo;s business activities (services, suppliers, branding/marketing, leasing, vendors, confidentiality, IP, employment).</li><li>Assist the senior legal manager in conducting legal research and drafting legal opinions regarding different legal matters.</li><li>Assess potential legal risks and implications of contracts and bring them to management's attention.</li><li>Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice on contractual, commercial, and legislative matters to business units and management.</li><li>Support in-depth legal analysis of company projects and business initiatives to identify potential risks and recommend compliance and mitigation solutions.</li><li>Support research, drafting, and negotiation of legal documents related to Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Compliance, Contracts, Corporate Governance, and International Law.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, such as consumer protection, IP, food control regulations etc. conducting legal research and drafting legal opinions regarding different legal matters</li></ul>
 
Litigation Management: 
<ul><li>External Legal Coordination:</li><li>Delegate and manage litigation cases or investigations with external law firms.</li><li>Provide necessary evidence or documents to support external law firms, collaborating with relevant business units.</li><li>Submit police reports, align and coordinate with government relations department, PA team</li><li>Legal Risk Assessment:</li><li>Provide guidance on potential legal risks associated with lawsuits and/or investigations to management and stakeholders.</li><li>Local Law Firm Relations:</li><li>Cultivate relationships with local law firms for prompt and relevant counsel.</li><li>Seek assistance from local law firms in drafting and revising contracts posing regulatory or compliance risks.</li></ul><div> 
Regulatory Affairs: 
<ul><li>Regulatory Analysis:</li><li>Conduct in-depth analysis of decisions, actions, or regulations initiated by local regulatory authorities that may impact the Company.</li><li>Provide recommendations to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.</li><li>Regulatory Response:</li><li>Manage or support in responding to inquiries and/or investigations by local regulatory authorities, liaising with external law firms as needed.</li><li>Represent the company before regulatory authorities when required.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance:</li><li>Evaluate regulatory authorization requirements and create compliance checklists for new products and projects as required.</li></ul></div> 
Qualifications<ul><li> 
Bachelor's degree in law, additional qualifications such as an LLM are advantageous.</li><li>Minimum of 4-5 years of progressive experience in a legal role, preferably within an e-commerce or technology-driven industry or an international law firm.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of Omani laws and regulations for at least 2 years.</li><li>Excellent project and time management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with the capacity to assess legal risks, analyze regulatory requirements, and develop practical solutions to mitigate compliance risks.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented mindset, committed to delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines and evolving regulatory environments.</li><li>Fluency in English and Arabic is required.</li></ul></div>

Legal Counsel

talabat

<div>
 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
 
 
 
 
 Commercial and Corporate Legal Affairs:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and documents related to the Company&rsquo;s business activities (services, suppliers, branding/marketing, leasing, vendors, confidentiality, IP, employment).
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist the senior legal manager in conducting legal research and drafting legal opinions regarding different legal matters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assess potential legal risks and implications of contracts and bring them to management's attention.
 </li>
 <li>
 Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice on contractual, commercial, and legislative matters to business units and management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support in-depth legal analysis of company projects and business initiatives to identify potential risks and recommend compliance and mitigation solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support research, drafting, and negotiation of legal documents related to Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Compliance, Contracts, Corporate Governance, and International Law.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, such as consumer protection, IP, food control regulations etc. conducting legal research and drafting legal opinions regarding different legal matters
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Litigation Management
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 External Legal Coordination:
 </li>
 <li>
 Delegate and manage litigation cases or investigations with external law firms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide necessary evidence or documents to support external law firms, collaborating with relevant business units.
 </li>
 <li>
 Submit police reports, align and coordinate with government relations department, PA team
 </li>
 <li>
 Legal Risk Assessment:
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide guidance on potential legal risks associated with lawsuits and/or investigations to management and stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Local Law Firm Relations:
 </li>
 <li>
 Cultivate relationships with local law firms for prompt and relevant counsel.
 </li>
 <li>
 Seek assistance from local law firms in drafting and revising contracts posing regulatory or compliance risks.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Regulatory Affairs
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Regulatory Analysis:
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct in-depth analysis of decisions, actions, or regulations initiated by local regulatory authorities that may impact the Company.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide recommendations to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Regulatory Response:
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage or support in responding to inquiries and/or investigations by local regulatory authorities, liaising with external law firms as needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Represent the company before regulatory authorities when required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Regulatory Compliance:
 </li>
 <li>
 Evaluate regulatory authorization requirements and create compliance checklists for new products and projects as required.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree in law, additional qualifications such as an LLM are advantageous.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum of 4-5 years of progressive experience in a legal role, preferably within an e-commerce or technology-driven industry or an international law firm.
 </li>
 <li>
 In-depth knowledge of Omani laws and regulations for at least 2 years.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent project and time management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with the capacity to assess legal risks, analyze regulatory requirements, and develop practical solutions to mitigate compliance risks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented mindset, committed to delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines and evolving regulatory environments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Helios Towers

<div>
 Job description:
 
 
 
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 &ldquo;Helios Towers is a leading independent telecommunications infrastructure company, having established one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa. It builds, owns and operates telecom passive infrastructure, providing services to mobile network operators. Helios Towers currently operates in 8 markets in Africa and Oman in the Middle East.&rdquo;
 
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 
 Overview
 
 
 
 As a Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting the Head of Legal in engaging with stakeholders, drafting legal documentation, and ensuring compliance with Omani legislation.
 
 
 
 Role Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 As a Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for:
 
 
 
 Strategic &amp; Operational Delivery:
 
 
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 Supporting the Head of Legal in legal entity administration including maintaining legal filing systems and drafting resolutions.
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 Leading the preparation and coordination of litigation matters and liaising with external counsel.
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 Assessing regulatory compliance and providing legal advice on Omani regulations and governance.
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 Managing lease agreements, landlord coordination, and site acquisition documentation.
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 Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and handling customer complaints.
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 Supporting the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures.
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 Building and maintaining relationships with local authorities and regulatory bodies.
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 Ensuring compliance with the HT Code of Conduct and conflict of interest policies.
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 Preparing board packs and assisting with board meeting logistics.
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 Maintaining records of licenses and supporting departments in license renewals.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Requirements for the Role
 
 &nbsp;
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 At least 2 years&rsquo; prior experience in legal drafting and a similar legal counsel role.
 </li>
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 Experience working in Oman with a solid understanding of local legislation.&nbsp;
 </li>
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 Good stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging internal and external stakeholders.
 </li>
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 Strong organisational, planning, and project management skills with a proactive and ethical approach.
 </li>
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 Knowledge of Omani land, commercial, and corporate law; telecom legislation preferred.
 </li>
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 Fully competent in Arabic and English.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Key Competencies
 
 
 <ul>
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 Building and Supporting Teams
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 Driving Continuous change &ndash; Innovation
 </li>
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 Effective Communication
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 </ul>
 
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 Desired Skills
 
 
 <ul>
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 Stakeholder Management
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 Legal Drafting
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 Regulatory Compliance
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 Negotiation and Communication
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 </ul>
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 Helios Towers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.
 
 
 
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 Helios Towers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.
 
</div>

Prysmian

<div>
 A Legal &amp; Governance Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the organization adheres to high standards of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and ethical conduct. This position involves a blend of policy development, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
 
 
 
 Legal Affairs
 
 
 
 
 Key Deliverables &ndash; to and through the Head of Department
 
 
 :
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 With the support of the Head of Department:
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 Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Legal Compliance: Monitor and ensure the company's adherence to relevant laws and regulations, including corporate governance and industry-specific standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the company's operations, providing strategic advice to senior management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Dispute Resolution: Handle and oversee litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution processes, working with external counsel as necessary.
 </li>
 <li>
 Legal Research and Advisory: Conduct legal research and provide timely, accurate legal advice to various departments within the organization on a broad range of issues.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Board/Shareholders Meetings Support &ndash; Corporate Affairs
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Assisting with board meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and relevant documentation.
 </li>
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 Facilitating communication between board members and senior executives.
 </li>
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 Supporting board evaluations and director induction processes.
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 Assisting with general meetings of shareholders, preparation, documentation, minutes.
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 Responsible with concerned departments for timely disclosure, required preparation and finalization of disclosure materials, financials, etc.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Governance
 
 
 
 
 Policy Development and Implementation:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Developing and implementing governance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advising internal stakeholders and senior management on best practices related to governance.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Risk Management
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Identifying and assessing risks related to governance processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Implementing risk mitigation strategies in that aspect.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborating with risk management teams to enhance overall organizational resilience.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Stakeholder Engagement
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to promote transparency and accountability.
 </li>
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 Building relationships with shareholders, regulators, and other relevant parties.
 </li>
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 Communicating governance-related matters effectively.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Disclosure, Compliance And Regulatory Filings
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Draft resolutions and lodge required forms and annual returns with regulatory bodies.
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 Ensure policies are up-to-date and approved by the relevant committees.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Liaison With External Parties
 
 
 
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 Communicate with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Investor Relations
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Assist in preparation for all steps/actions/documentation in managing communication between the company and its investors, ensuring transparency and fostering strong relationships with the financial community.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Ethics And Integrity
 
 
 
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 Upholding ethical standards and promoting a culture of integrity.
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 Investigating any potential breaches of governance principles.
 </li>
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 Providing guidance on ethical matters.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Job Profile:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Degree in Law or Commercial Law.
 </li>
 <li>
 Working knowledge of Omani Law.
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 Working knowledge of regulations governing commercial companies' law and public joint stock in Oman.
 </li>
 <li>
 Working knowledge of Code of Corporate Governance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Working knowledge of disclosures requirements and XBRL.
 </li>
 <li>
 Working knowledge of Muscat Stock Exchange and Investor Relations regulations Certification in governance Bilingual (Arabic/English) proficiency.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Skills/Knowledge
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Integrity, loyalty, and discrete personality.
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 <li>
 Teamwork and service orientation.
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 <li>
 Strong communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively develop comprehensive written and presentation material.
 </li>
 <li>
 Time Management skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent negotiation skills.
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 Strong analytical and evaluation ability.
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 <li>
 Good negotiation skills with government bodies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Good interpretation of financial statements
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 3-5 years of experience in a legal capacity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work experience in the Oman and Middle East is preferred.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Business Understanding
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Current knowledge of governance initiatives relevant to the Board support function.
 </li>
 <li>
 Current knowledge on Investor Relations Environment and Requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent knowledge on Omani and International laws.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent knowledge on compliance.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&amp;I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
 
 
 
 
 All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&amp;I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
 
 
 
 
 Visit our DE&amp;I Page to
 
 
 learn more about Prysmian's commitments.
 
 
 
 Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.
</div>

Legal & Governance Specialist

Wood

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world
 
 
 
 Wood is looking to recruit an Assistant Finance Manager (Omani National) for our Oman Joint Venture. The role has dual reporting responsibilities to the regional Senior Finance Manager, and the Joint Venture General Manager. Business partnering is a key element of the role in providing finance and decision making support through building relationships and promoting close links with operational leadership, the business partner element to the role is to provide analysis, insight and views in respect of the financial performance of the business, be a trusted advisor and to add value that will assist in decision making.
 
 
 The role carries profit and loss and working capital responsibility, and in certain cases, will also involve balance sheet responsibilities for the applicable business. The other main aspects of the role include governance, financial control, internal and external reporting, financial forecasting and cash collection. The role will include responsibility for working alongside our Finance Delivery Centre teams and wider Middle East finance team and therefore excellent team working skills and collaboration are essential elements to help contribute to business efficiency and wider process improvement. This role has responsibility for ensuring that all JV and Group requirements are adhered to and that any financial risks are understood and mitigated as appropriate.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Designing the future. Transforming the world
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Full responsibility for all financial matters including accurate and timely completion of monthly reporting, optimising financial performance
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 <li>
 Report country financial performance to senior management including variance analysis, accounts receivables, DSO, accruals and unbilled analysis
 </li>
 <li>
 Ownership for annual budget, forecasts and rolling forecasts in conjunction with senior management, including validation / challenge over backlog, inputs from BD and operations
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure forecasting accuracy and predictability through the rolling forecast v monthly actual result process
 </li>
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 Ownership of monthly customer billing to ensure invoices are prepared in accordance with the commercial terms of the contract
 </li>
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 Responsible for driving sustainable working capital improvements and/or maintaining performance working with operational management, project managers, supply chain and other relevant areas to optimise cash collection and minimise DSO, including customer relationships and reporting
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 Ownership of implementation and financial adherence with the finance operating model
 </li>
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 Assisting during client audits and dispute management
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 Engagement with commercial teams on the pre-award phase in terms of bids, rates, and relevant analysis and a key contact and team participant for such, including input to financial terms contained in contracts and bids where appropriate
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 Engagement with commercial teams on post contract award phase in terms of margin analysis looking for opportunities to drive improvements and commercial efficiencies, and attending key project reviews to ensure that reported financials are appropriate
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 Engagement with external and internal auditors to successfully complete relevant audits
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 Ensure that an effective control environment exists through compliance with all Group control frameworks, policies and procedures as relevant
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 Responsibility for relevant project accounting, including monthly reviews, analysis and project set up, accounting judgements and provisioning while working with relevant functions such as Commercial, Legal and Tax
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 Work with Operations and serve as a conduit between the business and Legal, Tax and Treasury, IT, Shared Services and Supply Chain
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Qualified accountant or working towards a qualification
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Knowledge, Skills And Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Minimum of 5 years relevant accounting / commercial experience
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 Commercial experience with good understanding of cost models
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 Good IT / Systems knowledge
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 Experience of business partnering Proficient user of excel
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Personal Attributes
 
 
 
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 Ability to form and maintain strong working relationships
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 Strong people skills and communication skills
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 Customer focused, internally &amp; externally
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 Deadline driven
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
 
 
 
 Diversity Statement
 
 
 
 We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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Assistant Finance Manager

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