Career Maker Hiring for Manager – Energy and Utilities – Abu Dhabi Job at Dubai Full Time

We are looking to hire Manager – Energy & Utilities for Abu Dhabi.

Job Description –

The Manager role in Energy & Utilities Services is mission critical and requires multi-dimensional capabilities. Managers identify business opportunities within their immediate client’s business or across an industry in the GCC. They are responsible for growing existing accounts and attracting new business.

Managers develop a deep understanding of client’s business and build lasting relationships with client personnel. They demonstrate technical competence in their product group and industry, understand client’s perspective and become the de-facto “go-to-person”. They are responsible for serving clients and ensuring outstanding quality execution of projects.

Managers develop contacts within the business community and serve as ambassadors in the market. Basis their credibility, they are able to attract, develop and retain the best of talent.

Energy & Utilities Practice

Energy & Utilities practice is a business vertical that services both the consulting and internal audit line of service. The focus areas for Energy & Utilities practice under consulting and internal audit include:

Internal Audit – Financial, operational and project audits in oil & gas/ power industry.

Consulting – Market assessment, new business entry and business plans, strategy formulation, regulatory and commercial analysis, diligence services, financial and economic modeling, bid advisory, skill development and planning, project management and improvement of operational efficiency.

Role Requirements

Some of the key responsibilities of this role are:

– Identify and evaluate client’s risk areas covering all significant processes and provide comprehensive input to the development of a risk-based annual internal audit plan.

– Supervise a team of internal audit personnel across different client engagements. Plan, organize, direct and monitor internal audit operations, including overall quality of deliverables, processes and completion of projects within budgeted timeline. Oversee billing and collections.

– Develop relevant audit programs & procedures including Risk & Control Matrix (RCM).

– Manage performance of audit procedures. This includes identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. Demonstrate technical competence in related domain.

– Monitor projects are delivered as per set timelines.

– Communicate the results of assignments through written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to client management, including presentations to the Audit committees and at Board meetings.

– Assist engagement director with identification for any new firm services at existing or new clients. Prepare and track proposals and conduct proposal meetings with clients. Responsible for developing and growing business and managing portfolio of clients.

– Developing strong relationships with top executives at prospects (target clients) and existing clients.

– Ensure firm is included in responses to key industry and solution RFP’s in the region.

– Build a strong network of contacts and leverage it for business development

– Develop and engage team through individual contacts and group meetings. Assist with hiring, training, and evaluation of staff and take effective actions to address performance.

– Support practice management including work in progress monitoring, proposal development and monitoring of performance against the business plan. Lay down processes for improvement as well as strengthen the practice in the region.

– Represent the firm at various industry and professional forums.

– Conduct learning sessions and develop knowledge sharing forums with other functions within the firm as well as with clients.

Desired Profile

– Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a top tier college.

– Postgraduate in Finance, Strategy, Operations, Economics, Petroleum industry or equivalent from a top tier college.

– 9+ years of industry experience in a related field, preferably in internal audit, consulting, advisory, professional services and/or industry. Currently working with a leading consulting firm.

– Bilingual Arabic speaking resource is a mandate for this role.

– Good mix of education and experience will be useful.

– Experience in oil & gas/power/utility industry is mandatory especially in more than one of the areas like- exploration & production, E&P service industry, E&P construction industry, refining & marketing, pipelines, gas, LNG, fertilizers, petrochemicals, UCG, CBM, and shale gas like non-conventional gas etc.

Key Personal Attributes

– A good blend of creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business problems.

– High energy individual possessing excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Adept at preparing and presenting to senior audiences.

– Demonstrates excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor in times of high stress.

– Prior management and direct supervisory experience in a team environment required.

– Excellent time management skills. Must have ability to multi-task.

– Regular reading habit for updating himself/herself and exhibit high level of confidentiality.

– Enjoys travelling and meeting new people. Flexibility to travel to, and work in, other locations is essential.

Location

Selected personnel will be based out of our Abu Dhabi office.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• industry experience in internal audit,consulting & advisory: 9 years (Required)