Primary Responsibilities
Agency Network Governance & Expansion:
- Agency Support & Governance: Support regional agencies across West Asia, Middle East & Africa on corporate matters, agency network governance, compliance control, and the maintenance or revision of Agency Agreements.
- Network Enhancement & Establishment: Drive the enhancement and expansion of the regional agency network, including evaluating, appointing, and establishing new local agencies in addition to managing existing partners.
Financial Analysis & Control:
- Financial Oversight: Perform regional performance analysis against budgets, assess P&L and balance sheet variances, and evaluate cash flow, working capital, and dividend proposals to align with corporate cash management targets.
- Financial Knowledge Application: Apply fundamental accounting and financial principles to monitor financial reporting and operational metrics across local agencies.
Process Management & Optimization
- Process Evaluation: Evaluate business processes across Regional Headquarters (RHQ), local agencies, and Global Headquarters (GHQ) to improve productivity, establish clear global rules/responsibilities, and ensure seamless coordination.
- Macro Analysis & Alignment: Leverage cross-functional perspective to evaluate operations from a macro level and align cross-departmental workflows.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure regional agency operations strictly adhere to corporate accounting rules, governance policies, and the Delegation of Authority.
Candidate Requirements
- Education: Master’s Degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Commerce, International Business, or a related business discipline.
Experience:
- 3–5 years of relevant working experience supporting agency operations or regional management.
- Must-Have: Cross-functional or multi-departmental experience (exposure to multiple teams, functions, or business departments) to bring a broad, macro perspective to operational and financial analysis.
- Experience supporting regional countries within West Asia, the Middle East, or Africa is preferred.
Technical Skills & Competencies:
- Basic accounting and finance knowledge (ability to interpret P&L, balance sheets, cash flow, and budgets).
- Quick adaptability with a high capacity to grasp new outlines, operational frameworks, and business concepts rapidly.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and general workplace tools.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical mindset with a macro-level problem-solving approach.
- Excellent cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Sharp attention to detail with strong organizational skills.