Our client is a federal entity located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The entity is seeking an experienced finance and accounting professional to take on the role of CFO for a 2 year assignment. The incumbent will be a leading and key member of the Management team reporting directly to the CEO. The incumbent will assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company, as well as, a tactical role that involves primary day-to-day responsibility for many finance related activities of the company. RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide leadership in the development of both short and long-term strategic financial objectives • Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance and Administration functions of the organization • Provide leadership surrounding investment portfolio management (from Finance perspective), development of MIS, cash flow management and system integration • Establish and maintain good communication and strong relationships with other executives and departments so as to provide comprehensive business solutions • Overall development of the Finance and Administration function by implementing best practices REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Fluent Arabic speaker • BS in Accounting or Finance with an MBA and/or CPA/CA/ACCA • 15+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles • Strong understanding of the IT component of the position • Sound interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization is essential • Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientated
Sales Skills for the Workplace
There are some retail sales skills that aren’t usually listed on a resume, but are still important for sales employees. Ensure you have these five skills to achieve success in sales.
Diplomacy
Unfortunately, sales associates have a bad reputation due to marketing tactics like spam emails and robocalls. As a result, you sometimes have to deal with customers who are angry before you’ve even said anything.
An elderly lady watches as her husband pays for the groceries
An outgoing personality helps keep clients happy.
You need diplomatic skills to respond appropriately to customers who want to take out their own troubles on you. Sometimes, you can make a sale despite their initial unwillingness to engage with you by being diplomatic.