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Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.
We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.
Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

- Banking & Finance
- Human Resources
- Oil & Gas
- Construction
- Architecture & Engineering

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager to work on one of the largest projects in the world. To provide leadership, direction, and technical expertise in the field of mechanical engineering for power generation projects encompassing solar, wind, geothermal, thermal (grid-connected), and off-grid power generation. The Senior Manager - Mechanical will play a pivotal role in the design, construction, and operation phases, ensuring that all mechanical systems and components align with the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. In-depth understanding of thermal and renewable power generation technologies.• Proven experience in overseeing large-scale power generation projects from design to operation.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Ability to communicate complex technical information to a range of audiences.• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in managing large interdisciplinary teams.• Sound understanding of local and international safety and environmental standards related to power generation.• Outstanding problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical and logistical challenges.• Highly effective communication skills to liaise with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory authorities.• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.• Strong leadership skills. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; a Master’s degree would be an added advantage.• Minimum of 10 years of experience in power generation projects/operations, with at least 5 years in a senior managerial role.• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PE, CEng) or equivalent.• Additional certifications or training related to renewable energy technologies would be beneficial.

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• As a Chief Accountant, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations and accounting functions of a reputable organization in a good sector.• You will be responsible for managing the company's financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations and providing accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making processes.• This position requires strong leadership skills, extensive accounting knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.• Ensure that an acceptable standard of Quality Management System is maintained in accordance with recognized working practice and the company’s Quality Manual and Policy. Requirements Qualification and Experience:• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA) is highly desirable.• Proven experience of over 8 years in progressively responsible accounting roles, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.• Proficiency in using accounting software and financial management systems.• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide meaningful insights.• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel) for financial analysis and modelling.• Solid understanding of internal controls, risk management, and audit processes.• Strong leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate and develop a team.

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• The Manager Accounts provides sales and expense analysis for all divisions.• He or she must fairly represent the financial condition of the various investments, develops control necessary for the proper conduct of the business, maintains accurate records, implements controls to ensure compliance and establishes and maintains the data processing capabilities to accomplish the requirement of the business.• Ensure that an acceptable standard of Quality Management is maintained in accordance with recognized working practice and company’s Quality Manual and Policy.• To Keep track and analyze the Insurance Policies of the group companies and its timely renewal.• Maintain books of accounts of foreign companies.• Report on timely collection of rents and payouts of foreign companies.• Reconcile and coordinate quarterly VAT Returns of foreign companies.• Coordinate with tax consultants for filing of annual income tax returns of foreign companies in UK, EU and USA.• Be updated on new tax and regulatory changes in foreign jurisdictions for VAT, Income Tax, Wealth Tax, Capital Gain Tax, Stamp duty and advise the Investment Committee on tax planning and structuring of the SPVs. Requirements • Bachelor's in accounting; CPA would be highly preferred.• 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in an Accounting function of an established organisation.• Strong leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate and develop a team.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.• High attention to detail, accuracy, and a commitment to meeting deadlines.• Demonstrated integrity and ethical conduct in handling sensitive financial information.

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The incumbent is responsible for defining the procurement strategy and related activities for the Company. Develop and implement a strategy to ensure the function is operating in line with the objectives of the business to add value, mitigate supply chain risk and deliver cost savings. Ensure delivery of cost-effective services, materials, supplies, and equipment as per quality standards in line with the business requirements. Develop and maintain key supplier and strategic customer relationships.Strategy & Operations:• Design the procurement strategy of the Company as per the direction provided by the Chief Supply Chain Officer to achieve the strategic objectives.• Set the key performance indicators for the team as per the approved procurement strategy and monitor/report ongoing progress and performance.People Management:• Identify and retain unique talent to drive focused and result-oriented members who can contribute and impact the business positively.Reporting and Planning:• Prepare the annual purchasing budget and forecasts keeping view the business requirements.• Monitor actual expenditure against forecast and identify opportunities for improvement.• Provide the CSCO with monthly reports related to reduction in costs and progress against KPIs.• Responsible for managing, developing, and providing effective yearly, R1 budget plans, by liaising with Finance and in line with the company strategy Requirements • Ideal candidate will be someone having over 15 years of experience in Retail FMCG of Food & Beverages companies preferably in the Middle East.• CIPS / CIPP will be an added advantage.• Strong Leadership and negotiation skills are a must for this role.• Good exposure to international procurement practises in the FMCG industry is highly desirable.

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The Planning Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the planning and scheduling activities of a project in Saudi Arabia. This role will require strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Responsibilities:- Develop and maintain project schedules, including baseline schedules and periodic updates- Coordinate with project team members to gather and analyze project progress data- Identify potential schedule risks and develop mitigation plans- Monitor and report on project progress and provide regular updates to project stakeholders- Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget- Ensure compliance with project schedules and deadlines- Provide guidance and support to project team members regarding planning and scheduling activities- Conduct regular project schedule reviews and identify areas for improvement- Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of project schedules with overall business objectives- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of project schedules and related documentation- Participate in project meetings and provide input on project planning and scheduling matters- Train and mentor junior planning staff as needed Requirements - Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field- Minimum of 8 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably in the construction industry- Strong knowledge of project management principles, methods, and techniques- Proficiency in using project management software, such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities- Proven track record of successfully managing project schedules- Experience working on projects in Saudi Arabia is preferred- Fluent in English, Arabic language skills are a plus.

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One of our clients in the luxury collectibles segment is looking for dynamic Bahraini Sales Executives to sell their brand of memorabilia in the Bahrain market. As a Sales Representative, you will play a crucial role in driving sales and promoting an exclusive collection of premium memorabilia and collectibles. Your primary objective will be to build relationships with clients, identify opportunities, and close sales to achieve revenue targets. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about sales, possess excellent communication skills, and have a deep appreciation for collectibles and memorabilia. Requirements • Ideal candidate would have at least 2 to 5 years of proven experience in sales or a related field, preferably in luxurious brands.• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse clients.• Result-oriented mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.• Excellent negotiation and closing skills, with the ability to handle objections and overcome challenges.• Self-motivated and driven to succeed, with a proactive and results-focused approach.• Passionate about collectibles, memorabilia, sports, or entertainment, and able to convey enthusiasm to potential customers.• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility.• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel.

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• Identify the Risks associated with the projects.• Work on the Risk Register.• Define Challenges, Issues properly and address them to the Management in a timely manner.• Prepare the risk mitigation plan.• Report on potential risks and their responses.• Advise on the probability and Impact Matrix for each project.• The Risk Manager should have a strong background in pre-construction management, including contract management, procurement, tendering, estimating, and cost.• The Risk Manager should have an excellent working knowledge of schedule management, the sequence of activities from pre-design to design development to construction and closeout.• The Risk Manager should have a strong background in various methods of project delivery systems, including lump sum, cost-plus, and target cost contracts.• The Risk Manager should be able to facilitate meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors to identify, assess, and evaluate risk issues arising from different phases in the project lifecycle.• The Risk Manager should prepare and implement a risk management plan for construction projects outlining the processes to mitigate risks. These plans should include risk identification procedures, risk evaluation procedures, and risk mitigation procedures.• The Risk Manager should possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal dealing with clients and consultants.• The Risk Manager will frequently facilitate meetings with clients, consultants, and other management teams.• The Risk Manager should have an excellent background in handling costs, claims associated with cost and time, change order management, and conflict resolution. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Management from an accredited university.• Minimum of 17+ years of experience in Engineering and/or Project Management and in a functional role as Risk Manager on mega projects.• Proven experience and skills in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives and finding solutions. • Reliability and initiative to succeed without direct supervision.• Proven experience and familiarity with commercial risk management practices and procedures, preferably in a similar cutting context.• Previous experience in identifying risks (costs/schedule quality/safety).• Previous experience maintaining risk management databases (eg. Active Risk Management program).• Previous experience with ERM procedures.

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Our client is one of the leading banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain and MENA, which was established over 20 years ago. They are currently looking for a Business Analyst – Finance to be based in Bahrain. This position will be on secondment to the bank for a period of one year with a possibility of a further extension.Responsibilities:• Prepare MIS reports as per standard reporting formats with detailed breakdown of actual results of the period with comparison to budget and previous periods. Perform analysis of variances of current period vs. Budget and actual giving detailed breakdown of the variance by line and explanations vs. actual and budget.• Prepare Yield, Cost of Fund and Net Financing Margin reports at a product, business unit and entity level reconciled to the reported financial statements.• Prepare detailed schedules for key P&L and Balance Sheet lines for actual, budget and previous period numbers.• Perform detailed analysis on variances vs. actual and budget on key P&L and Balance Sheet lines to explain the variance at a business unit, product and entity level.• Analyse Fund Transfer Pricing (FTP) charges & credits at a product and business unit level for arriving at product and business level profitability.• Prepare detailed analysis of operating expenses by department and business unit and perform comparisons vs. budget and previous period.• Prepare ALCO /GALCO and Business unit reporting packs for circulation to the business heads and different committees.• Support Team members on adhoc activities and other requirements as necessary.• Investigate finance related core system issues and perform other ad hoc financial analysis. Requirements Ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in MIS preferably with a Banking background.• Master’s degree in Finance or related field.• Must be a Chartered Accountant (CA)• Professional qualification required: A / CPA / ACCI.

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• Develop Planning & Cost Control function’s strategy in line with the organizational strategy.• Lead the development and documentation of planning, progress and cost control methodology in company procedures and works instructions.• Direct the establishment and implementation of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and advise all concerned in .• Provide support in the preparation of the baseline budget, manpower planning and the baseline project program based on approved scope of work.• Prepare and follow-up on Construction Project Schedule Progress, utilizing available Planning Tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project and MS Office.• Ensure adherence to Procedures, Work Instructions, and Quality standards.• Create and maintain dashboard report for cost plans using database of projects.• Review project documentation and identify shortfalls and solutions.• Provide feedback to the project teams when specifications become available to ensure that projects meet their cost targets.• Review and verify validation of cost estimates related to variation during the execution of the projects.• Provide technical assistance in tenders, negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.• Maintain a database of historical project cost data for the purposes of benchmarking and budget analysis.• Ensure preparation of Project Progress Reports, Project Status Report and Cost to Complete report according to the updated project plan in coordination with the Project Management prior to submission to management.• Identify and track issues, trends, risk; and incorporate feedback for final distribution to the responsible staff.• Participate in preparation of Claim of Time in coordination with Commercial Function.• Perform other related activities as required. Requirements • A seasoned professional with hands-on related experience of at least 10 -15 years, of which no less than 5 years must be at managerial level.• Proficiency (Reading/writing/speaking) in English language is mandatory.• Relevant experience in related industry in KSA is preferred.• A Graduate Degree in Engineering discipline.• Project Planning, Scheduling & Cost Control Professional Certificate

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CompanyThe company is a leading hospitality group with a long history of providing exceptional service. The company's portfolio includes a variety of properties, both domestically and internationally. The company is committed to expansion and has recently opened a new property in Europe.They are currently looking to hire a Legal & Board Secretary to be based in Bahrain.Duties & Responsibilities:• Providing comprehensive legal and administrative support to the organization's board of directors and executive team.• Reviewing agreements, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and facilitating effective board communication and governance.• Accurately documenting board meetings and coordinating board activities.• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Requirements Qualification & Requirements:• 8 – 10 years of experience in various Legal positions, including 3 years as a Board Secretary.• Legal degree, Bachelor’s from a recognized Institute, Corporate Law, international contracts education & experience is a must.• Excellent knowledge of business English and Arabic.• Hospitality real estate / Hotel Operation experience is a plus.• Awareness of the local and regional legal environment.• Demonstrated knowledge of Board governance, best practices, protocols and procedures.• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while paying attention to details, ensuring a high standard of quality work.• Demonstrated experience with issues management, risk and strategic problem solving.• Demonstrated experience undertaking research and applying analytical skills.• Demonstrated experience developing policy, procedures and /or corporate practices.• Ability to draft and review complex legal agreements (including financing documentation) in English and Arabic.• Candidate must be Bahraini.

Posted 9 months ago

CompanyThe company is a leading hospitality group with a long history of providing exceptional service. The company's portfolio includes a variety of properties, both domestically and internationally. The company is committed to expansion and has recently opened a new property in Europe.They are currently looking to hire a Manager – Finance & Reporting to be based in Bahrain.Duties & Responsibilities:Business Unit Related• Prepare bank reconciliations.• Accounts Payables all tasks.• Accounts Receivable all tasks• Payroll entire activities.• Governmental filing, GOSI, Gov. Levy, VAT, etc.• Reporting, Balance Sheets, Income Statement, Cash flow, DMR, Trading Results, and related analysis.• Business Budgeting and forecasting.• Accommodate any internal, external, or statutory audit requests.• Company’s Quarterly consolidation.• Fixed assets management.Corporate Office Related• Financial analysis and valuation such as IRR, valuation, DCF.• Prepare Group consolidated DMR on daily basis.• Reporting, Balance Sheets, Income Statement, Cash flow, DMR, Trading Results, and related analysis.• Business Budgeting and forecasting, Budget control against actual.• Consolidation of financial reports at Group level.• VAT control and filing.• Intercompany reconciliation.• Fixed assets management.• Attending auditors’ requirement.• Financial statement analysis. Requirements Qualification & Requirements:• 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.• The candidate will be a person with great attention to details, analytical, living within the spirit and ruling of policies and standards. A favored listed company experience; excellent accounting knowledge with a fair hospitality experience.• Good MS excel experience with knowledge of advanced features is preferred.• Preferred software knowledge: Sun (Accounting), Opera (PMS), Symphony (POS) Bayan (HRMS) & Jana (Materials Management).

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