Monday, April 28, 2008

Senior Internal Auditor - from Big4 for Europe

Ravina Consulting is a premier Executive Search Firm engaged in offering professional services to blue chip clients both in India and Abroad. For a US based MNC expanding operations in India they are immediately looking for hiring a Chief Finance Officer (CFO) at their corporate Indian Headquarters Bangalore. The Following is the brief job description.

Position : CFO
Location: Euirope / Bangalore
Salary : Best in the Industry

Job Description :
A US based MNC is looking for a Senior Internal Auditor. In summary, this should be the profile:

• Business administration or similar degree
• Master degree/Specialization (CPA, CIA, ACCA) is a plus
• 3-5 years experience in a big 4 (manufacturing clients) and/or internal audit department of a multinational company with manufacturing background.
• Fluent in English.
• Good knowledge of French language is a plus
• Good writing communications skills
• Disposition for travel international (approx. average 66%)

This is ideal for a person who likes to travel and know other parts of the world, mainly Europe.

The plan would be that he/she would travel to Europe (mainly) for 3 weeks and then, he/she would stay 1-2 weeks in Bangalore office. He would travel also in India (India locations)and occasionally other parts of the world.

After being in internal audit for a period of 2-3 years, he could go into other position within Company (plant controller, finance manager, etc.) in India or other international location.

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing supervisory, technical, and administrative audit project related duties with consistent exercise of discretion and independent judgment to execute all fieldwork aspects of assigned internal audit projects. These duties will be carried out at both the audit sites (certain of which are remote) and the Corporate Office. Position also supports the Vice President, Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk management in general management and administrative duties as well as special investigative duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· In conjunction with a Manager, Internal Audit, define, develop and prepare overall plans of action for conducting multiple internal audits in various operating locations and plants of the corporation.
· Supervise project-related activities of co-sourced internal audit resources (i.e.: Company’s co-sourcing partner) or internal resources and, where applicable, conduct fieldwork in support of audit objectives.
· Develop (as needed) and execute audit programs, document audit work and conclusions, prepare audit findings and appropriate recommendations, form opinions and draft audit reports using various microcomputer word-processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation and electronic mail software.

· Make oral presentations to auditee managers and executives.
· Provide expert advice and guidance on internal control system features and functionality involving the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems, the reliability of financial reporting, the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, the safeguarding of company assets, and compliance with laws and regulations.

· Travel independently to remote sites, both domestic and international, by air, including the ability and willingness to drive, and to use various other forms of appropriate transportation. Demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel for extended periods of time to domestic and international locations.
· Ability to move throughout the physical site as necessary.
· Assist Internal Audit Services’ managers, directors and the Vice President, Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management with general management and administrative duties.

DIMENSIONS:

· The internal audit universe includes 100 or more domestic and international operating locations and activities ranging in size as follows:
· Sales less than $10 million to in excess of $600 million
· Gross Assets less than $10 million to in excess of $300 million

JOB ENVIRONMENT:

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for planning, coordinating, conducting and supervising certain or all financial, operational, information technology and other audits at all domestic and international activities and locations of the Corporation on a continuing basis. Such audits include a review and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of systems of internal control with special emphasis on the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, the safeguarding of Company assets, and compliance with the Company’s established policies, directives and procedures.

For an individual with a financial or business background, expected level of performance may require a minimum of two years prior audit practice experience in a public accounting firm, or equivalent experience comprised of a combination of prior audit practice experience in a public accounting firm, and/or experience on the audit or financial staff of an industrial manufacturing company aggregating a minimum of four years, with successful performance in engagement or project management. A CPA certificate (or equivalent) or CIA certificate, or MBA degree or equivalent is preferred. The individual must also be familiar with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOx) of 2002, Section 404; and how systems of internal control must be designed, operated and evaluated to assure compliance. Specific internal or external audit experience to evaluate compliance with SOx is preferred.

For an individual with an engineering or information systems background, expected level of performance will require a combined minimum of five years of prior information systems, industrial engineering and/or internal or external audit experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, with successful performance in engagement or project management. An undergraduate degree is required and an MBA or equivalent is preferred.

He/she is also responsible for witnessing, including occasional on-site direction of, physical inventory observations, restrictive trade practices reviews, fact-finding investigations and other special projects assigned by the Vice President, Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management.

Fundamental to the performance of this audit responsibility is unrestricted access to all activities and operations of the Corporation, except when access to a location or information is specifically restricted by law or government security regulations. To assure this independence, the Internal Audit function reports directly to the Audit Committee Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation.


PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Define, develop and execute overall plans of action for conducting multiple internal audits in various operating locations and plants of the Corporation. Prepare, or assist the Manager, Internal Audit, in preparing detail plans for performing individual audits including objectives, budgets, and schedules. Excellent English language oral communication skills are preferred as the incumbent will conduct, or assist with, meetings with responsible operating managers and executives to outline and explain proposed audit scope and plans, and apprise the Manager, Internal Audit, of the need for scope revisions based on specific operating problems at a location.
2. Brief individual business executives as to audit scope and procedures, and obtain their cooperation and support of planned audit activities.
3. Supervise the activities of the assigned co-source partner or internal staff by clarifying audit objectives, preparing plans for conducting individual audits, conducting audits in accordance with audit objectives, interpreting policy, assisting in the resolution of unusual technical problems, reviewing and appraising the progress of audit teams, evaluating and preparing audit findings, and preparing draft audit reports. Assure that audit projects, where applicable, are carried out by the co-source partner in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (per the AICPA) and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit (as set forth by the IIA).
4. Prepare (in English), review and/or evaluate audit work papers (be they in either written or electronic form) prepared to document all audit procedures, findings, recommendations and opinions.
5. Coordinate with the Manager, Internal Audit, the presentation and review of audit findings with responsible operating management. Recommend and explore alternative courses of action for correcting control weaknesses and/or compliance deviations and resolving operating problems identified through internal audits.
6. Analyze corrective actions proposed by management as the result of controls self-testing activities for adequacy and test, as appropriate, the effectiveness of the corrected control.
7. Through direct contact, develop and maintain a rapport with business operational and financial managers to ensure understanding and acceptance of internal audit requirements, approach and reporting methods.
8. Be thoroughly familiar with policies and procedures relating to Standards of Business Conduct in order to train and motivate others in the importance of full compliance with the letter and spirit of such policies and procedures.

Candidate Profile :
A US based MNC is looking for a Senior Internal Auditor. In summary, this should be the profile:

• Business administration or similar degree
• Master degree/Specialization (CPA, CIA, ACCA) is a plus
• 3-5 years experience in a big 4 (manufacturing clients) and/or internal audit department of a multinational company with manufacturing background.
• Fluent in English.
• Good knowledge of French language is a plus
• Good writing communications skills
• Disposition for travel international (approx. average 66%)

This is ideal for a person who likes to travel and know other parts of the world, mainly Europe.
The plan would be that he/she would travel to Europe (mainly) for 3 weeks and then, he/she would stay 1-2 weeks in Bangalore office. He would travel also in India (India locations)and occasionally other parts of the world.

After being in internal audit for a period of 2-3 years, he could go into other position within Company (plant controller, finance manager, etc.) in India or other international location.

Candidate whose experience matches the above skills may rush their resumes by mail to nalini@ravinaconsulting.com Please indicate the following information before sending the latest profile of yours -
Current CTC
Expected CTC
Notice Period to Join
Willing ness to travel : Indicate (percentage)
In case you feel you or any friend of yours are keen to pursue this exciting opportunity do not hesitate to mail in or call at once.

Best Regards

Ravina Consulting
E-214,Vaishali Garden Apartments,
Nagarjunanagar,
Tarnaka
SECUNDERABAD 500017
Mobile 9393314613
http://home.ravinaconsulting.com-a.googlepages.com/

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Deputy General Manager Finance - Mysore

Ravina Consulting is a premier Executive Search Firm engaged in offering professional services to blue chip clients both in India and Abroad. For a US based MNC expanding operations in India they are immediately looking for hiring a Deputy General Manager Finance at Mysore. The Following is the brief job description.

Position : DGM - Finance
Location: Mysore
Salary : Best in the Industry

Position
Head – Finance - designated as DGM Fin

Location
Mysore

Job Profile
Responsible for Corporate Reporting
Managing Finance Function

Key Skills
In depth knowledge of Indian GAAP/US GAAP/SOX procedures
Proficiency in Indirect/Direct Taxation/Company Law
Strategist with good communications

Experience :
About 20 years

Education :
Member of ICAI or ICWAI. Chartered Accountant preferred.
No MBA (Finance)

Gender / Age -
No Bar/ 45 years apprx.

Compensation
As per Industry Norms best in the industry and no constraint for the right candidate.

Designation -
Asst. General Manager – Finance

Candidate whose experience matches the above skills may rush their resumes by mail to nalini@ravinaconsulting.com Please indicate the following information before sending the latest profile of yours -
Current CTC
Expected CTC
Notice Period to Join
Willing ness to travel : Indicate (percentage)

In case you feel you or any friend of yours are keen to pursue this exciting opportunity do not hesitate to mail in or call at once.

Best Regards

Nalini
Senior Consultant

Ravina Consulting
E-214,Vaishali Garden Apartments,
Nagarjunanagar, Tarnaka
SECUNDERABAD 500017
Mobile 9393314613http://home.ravinaconsulting.com-a.googlepages.com/

CFO Bangalore

Ravina Consulting is a premier Executive Search Firm engaged in offering professional services to blue chip clients both in India and Abroad. For a US based MNC expanding operations in India they are immediately looking for hiring a Chief Finance Officer (CFO) at their corporate Indian Headquarters Bangalore. The Following is the brief job description.

Position : CFO
Location: Bangalore
Salary : Best in the Industry

Detailed JD -
·Manages entire financial operations for Arvin Meritor Bangalore India and for the Joint Ventures. Reports to the Director Finance Asia Pacific
·Leads the development and deployment of all fiscal policies and strategies for the group and business units working in conjunction group controllers
·Proactively, builds a sense of ownership working with key stakeholders across the function
·Takes the initiative on providing strategies and solutions to Executive Management on business initiatives and decisions
·Partners with cross functional management in India and overseas directly and indirectly (through the team)
· Provides input on the prioritization of business initiatives and projects and acting as change manager and proactively participating in their implementation
·Responsible for driving leadership development, talent management and succession planning across the function
· A partner for coaching and counseling to the entire senior leadership and management of the organization from a business finance perspective
·Be responsible overall for
Cash flow Management
Management Accounting
MIS
Treasury
Forex Management
Raising funds through Private Equity
Investments and Acquisitions, Costing
Budgeting
Accounting and compliance
Taxation
SOX Complaince – Expert Knowledge + Hands on experience a must
Candidate whose experience matches the above skills may rush their resumes by mail to nalini@ravinaconsulting.com Please indicate the following information before sending the latest profile of yours -

Current CTC
Expected CTC
Notice Period to Join
Willing ness to travel : Indicate (percentage)
In case you feel you or any friend of yours are keen to pursue this exciting opportunity do not hesitate to mail in or call at once.

Best Regards

Ravina Consulting
E-214,Vaishali Garden Apartments,
Nagarjunanagar, Tarnaka
SECUNDERABAD 500017
Mobile 9393314613
http://home.ravinaconsulting.com-a.googlepages.com/

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Store Keeper - Dubai

Ravina Consulting is a premier executive serach firm focusing on IT, Marketing / Finance and HR functions having blue chip clientele for who retain us for their talent acquisition drives. We have thorough knowledge about the recruitment process and are fully aware of the availability of the right talent pool for fulfilling our clients manpower needs. We have developed a unique database of latest resumes, that are actually not found in any other job portals. Our reliance on industry contacts helps us in closing positions for our clients.

we are retained by a large MNC in Dubai to hire professionals from Finance / Accounts function.

Designation :
Store Keeper

Job Description :
Maintaining Stock Records
Entry of Goods Receipts and Issues in the System
Physical Verification of Goods at regular intervals

Qualificaionts :
B.Com/ M.Com

Preferred Age Group :
25-30

If you meet the above specifications send in your updated resume nalini@ravinaconsulting.com

Nalini
Sr Consultant

Ravina Consulting
E-214,Vaishali Garden Apartments,
Nagarjunanagar, Tarnaka
SECUNDERABAD 500017
Mobile 9393314613
http://home.ravinaconsulting.com-a.googlepages.com/

Accountant - Dubai

Ravina Consulting is a premier executive serach firm focusing on IT, Marketing / Finance and HR functions having blue chip clientele for who retain us for their talent acquisition drives. We have thorough knowledge about the recruitment process and are fully aware of the availability of the right talent pool for fulfilling our clients manpower needs. We have developed a unique database of latest resumes, that are actually not found in any other job portals. Our reliance on industry contacts helps us in closing positions for our clients.

we are retained by a large MNC in Dubai to hire professionals from Finance / Accounts function.

Designation :
Accountant

Job Description :
Verification and processing of supplier invoices and Utility Bills

Qualifications :
B.Com/ M.Com

Preferred Age Group :
25-30

If you meet the above specifications send in your updated resume nalini@ravinaconsulting.com

Nalini
Sr Consultant

Ravina Consulting
E-214,Vaishali Garden Apartments,
Nagarjunanagar, Tarnaka
SECUNDERABAD 500017
Mobile 9393314613
http://home.ravinaconsulting.com-a.googlepages.com/

Night Auditor - Dubai

Ravina Consulting is a premier executive serach firm focusing on IT, Marketing / Finance and HR functions having blue chip clientele for who retain us for their talent acquisition drives. We have thorough knowledge about the recruitment process and are fully aware of the availability of the right talent pool for fulfilling our clients manpower needs. We have developed a unique database of latest resumes, that are actually not found in any other job portals. Our reliance on industry contacts helps us in closing positions for our clients.

we are retained by a large MNC in Dubai to hire professionals from Finance / Accounts function.

Designation :
Night Auditor

Job Description :
The accountant will be responsible for all accounting , internal control and internal audit , systems and reporting - generation of financials and cash flows, management and collection of receivables

Work Experience :
Relevant experience of handling accounting, income audit, night audit, cost control and reporting functions within the hospitality industry

Qualifications :
B.Com/ M.Com

Age Group : 35-40


If you meet the above specifications send in your updated resume nalini@ravinaconsulting.com

Nalini
Sr Consultant

Ravina Consulting
E-214,Vaishali Garden Apartments,
Nagarjunanagar, Tarnaka
SECUNDERABAD 500017
Mobile 9393314613
http://home.ravinaconsulting.com-a.googlepages.com/

Senior Accountant - Dubai

Ravina Consulting is a premier executive serach firm focusing on IT, Marketing / Finance and HR functions having blue chip clientele for who retain us for their talent acquisition drives. We have got excellent profiles matching your requirement. We have thorough knowledge about the recruitment process and are fully aware of the availability of the right talent pool for fulfilling your manpower needs. We have developed a database of latest resumes, that are actually not found in any other job portals. Our reliance on industry contacts helps us in closing positions for our clients.

we are retained by a large MNC in Dubai to hire professionals from Finance / Accounts function.

Designation :
Senior Accountant

Qualifications :
CA Inter or B.Com/M.Com

Job Description :
Establishment of letters of credit
Processing LC amendments
Verification and submission of export LC documents
Establishment of shipping, performance, advance
payment,retention and labour guarantees.
Accounting for trade finance transactions
Verification and processing of supplier invoices and Utility Bills
Processing of sales invoices

Must have Experience in :
Relevant experience of handling trade finance and payables in a large or medium sized enterprise


If you meet the above specifications send in your updated resume nalini@ravinaconsulting.com

Nalini
Sr Consultant

Ravina Consulting
E-214,Vaishali Garden Apartments, Nagarjunanagar, Tarnaka
SECUNDERABAD 500017
Mobile 9393314613
http://home.ravinaconsulting.com-a.googlepages.com/

Asst Group Internal Auditor

Ravina Consulting is a premier executive serach firm focusing on IT, Marketing / Finance and HR functions having blue chip clientele for who retain us for their talent acquisition drives. We have got excellent profiles matching your requirement. We have thorough knowledge about the recruitment process and are fully aware of the availability of the right talent pool for fulfilling your manpower needs. We have developed a database of latest resumes, that are actually not found in any other job portals. Our reliance on industry contacts helps us in closing positions for our clients.

we are retained by a large MNC in Dubai to hire professionals from Finance / Accounts function.

Designation :
Asst Group Internal Auditor

Job Description :
Auditing of Group’s books of accounts per the International Accounting Standards
Reporting to the Group Internal Audit Manager
Report writing on a monthly basis covering all internal audit cycles over significant business processes
Reporting on internal audit issues and taking appropriate follow-up action by revisiting these issues in the next internal audit cycle
Preparation of issue memorandums and identifying management letter points, as and when noticed, during the course of ongoing audits for the Audit Committee’s attention

Qualification :
CA - Inter

Must have experience :
Minimum Five Years with Top Auditing Firm
Working experience in reputed audit firm ; Experience in
Big Four audit firms desirable but not essential

If you meet the above specifications send in your updated resume nalini@ravinaconsulting.com

Nalini
Sr Consultant

Ravina Consulting
E-214,Vaishali Garden Apartments, Nagarjunanagar, Tarnaka
SECUNDERABAD 500017
Mobile 9393314613
http://home.ravinaconsulting.com-a.googlepages.com/

Manager Finance - Dubai

Ravina Consulting is a premier executive serach firm focusing on Marketing / Finance and HR functions having blue chip clientele for who retain us for their talent acquisition drives. We have got excellent profiles matching your requirement. We are retained leading Companies - for hiring top notch talent. we have thorough knowledge about automobile industry and are retained by the best companies for their requirements.

We are retained by a large MNC in Dubai to search for the right candidates in the Finance / Accounts function.

Designation :
Group Finance Manager

Qualifications :
C.A, CPA

Experience :
MINIMUM TWELVE YEARS POST QUALIFICATION

Job Description :
GROUP LEVEL TREASURY OPERATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH BANKERS
OBTAINING FUNDING FROM BANKS AND FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS AT OPTIMUM COST
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF NEW PROJECTS AND VENTURES
FINANCIAL DECISION SUPPORT TO MANAGEMENT

Interested candidates can send in their latest resume to nalini@ravinaconsulting.com indicating the position applied in the subject of the mail.

Best Regards,

Nalini K -
Senior Consultant

Ravina Consulting
E-214,Vaishali Garden Apartments,
Nagarjunanagar, Tarnaka
SECUNDERABAD 500017 -

Accounting Supervisor

Dear All,

Ravina Consulting is a premier executive serach firm focusing on Marketing / Finance and HR functions having blue chip clientele for who retain us for their talent acquisition drives. We have got excellent profiles matching your requirement. We are retained leading Companies - for hiring top notch talent. we have thorough knowledge about automobile industry and are retained by the best companies for their requirements.

Accounting Supervisor :


Job Description :
The accountant will be responsible for supporting the unit finance head in all accounting and reporting matters such
as generation of financials and cash flows, management and collection of receivables
The incumbent will be required to take charge of the activities
of the finance department in the absence of the unit finance head.

Qualification :
CA - Finalist 32-35

Experience :
At least seven years of relevant experience of handling accounting and reporting upto finalisation in a large or medium sized enterprise.

Accounts Officer - Dubai

Accounts Officer

Job Description
Set Up of Processes in Accounting & Finance.
Experience of Worked in New Set up . Setting up Policies & Processes for accounting controls
Provide full analytical support of new and on-going appraisal and valuations of investments
Conduct due diligence and data collections and necessary researches to insure the accuracy and validity of supplied information
Help and assist Business Partners in running their operation and supporting the company’s new ventures
Assist in managing the relationship between company head offices and regional branches

Interested candidates who fit the above requirement must send in their profiles immediately to nalini@ravinaconsulting.com

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed soon.

Best Regards,

Nalini K
Senior Consultant

Ravina Consulting
E-214,Vaishali Garden Apartments,
Nagarjunanagar, Tarnaka
SECUNDERABAD 500017



Qualifications
CA - Finalist

Age : 32-35 years

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Immediate requirements in Dubai UAE

Dear All,

We are retained by a Dubai based MNC for the following positions :

GENERAL FOREMAN
Minimum 6 to 8 years experience with reputed Civil Engineering Contractor (3-4 years in Gulf).
Exposure to system formwork and scaffolding system.
Thorough knowledge of all Civil Engineering trades.
UAE D/L preferable.

TRADE FOREMAN (FORMWORK/REINFORCEMENT/FINISHING)
Exposure to system formwork and scaffolding system for shuttering foreman.
Experience in high class finishing works (5-Star Hotel, Luxury Villas, etc) for Masonry Foreman.
English/Hindi speaking.
Minimum 4-6 years experience with reputed Civil Engineering Contractor (2 years in Gulf).

LAND SURVEYOR
Minimum 4-6 years experience with reputed Civil Engineering contractors on major projects.
Ability to handle Total Station and all precision survey instruments with necessary computer knowledge.
UAE D/L preferable.
Diploma in Civil Engineering/Survey Institute.

SAFETY OFFICER/ENGINEER

Degree/Diploma/Professional Certificate in Civil Engineering.
Experience with reputed Civil Engineering contractors on major project.
Thorough knowledge of DM/JAFZA EHS regulations.
Professional Certificate in industrial safety from a recognized institute.
UAE D/L is a must.

SENIOR MEP CO-ORDINATOR / ENGINEER

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Experience with reputed Civil Engineering contractors on major project.
Minimum 5 years experience in co-ordination and implementations MEP services in UAE.
UAE D/L is a must.

JR. ENGINEER (CIVIL)
Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
3-4 years experience with reputed Civil Engineering contractor of which at least 2 years in Gulf.
UAE D/L preferable.

SITE SECRETARY (MALE/FEMALE)
Computer competence.
Good communication skills (Verbal/Telephone) in English.
2-3 years experience in commercial organization. (Construction experience preferred).

To apply for these positions send in your latest cv to nalini@ravinaconsulting.com - do mention the position you are applying for in the subject of the mail

Best Regards

Nalini
Sr Consultant

Ravina Consulting
E-214,Vaishali Garden Apartments,  
Nagarjunanagar, Tarnaka
SECUNDERABAD 500017 -
Mobile 9393314613