Role Summary:

Accountable for the company’s strategy, key performance goals, and budget.

Oversee and monitor the entire business operations and overall performance and provide a monthly report to the CEO Office.

Accountabilities

• Formulate the areeba Iraq business strategy, objectives, plans and budget. Ensure a proper implementation, to achieve profitable revenue growth.
• Monitor the market and trends to determine business challenges and to seek out opportunities for expansion and growth. 
• Set the key performance indicators in line with objectives to monitor the implementation and performance of the company.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with customers, vendors, local authorities, CBI, and partners.
• Manage the company’s projects and keep timelines on track.
• Oversee the overall operations and revenue generation of the business. Ensure that effective policies are developed and properly implemented.
• Ensure business compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Performance Measures / Success criteria

• Business strategy, objectives, plans, and budget elaborated.
• Market studies conducted, challenges and opportunities identified.
• Key performance indicators developed and implemented.
• Excellent relationship maintained with stakeholders.
• Projects achieved on time.
• The operations well managed and effective policies implemented.
• The business operations are compliant with regulations.

Budget responsibilities/Time horizon:  

• Strategic planning & monitoring.
• Budget development and management.
• Key performance goal preparation and monitoring.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration.
• MBA is a must.
• 10 years of experience in the card operations, in retail products or financial and banking or technology industry.
• Strong Communication Skills (Verbal, Written, Languages & Techniques).
• Advanced Knowledge in Budgeting & reporting.
• Advanced Knowledge in Project Management.
• Advanced Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Power Point).
• Advanced level in both English & Arabic (written & spoken).