Senior Assets and Stores Expert (Arabic Speaker)

About the Opportunity

A leading government entity in the UAE is seeking an experienced Assets & Stores Expert to oversee asset and inventory management operations while ensuring compliance with approved government policies, governance standards, and internal control procedures.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing fixed assets, inventory, stocktaking activities, and stores operations, while driving process improvements and supporting audit and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee assets and stores management activities in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
• Manage the registration, tracking, and maintenance of fixed and movable assets within ERP and asset management systems.
• Supervise the receipt, storage, and issuance of assets and materials, ensuring compliance with approved specifications and procedures.
• Plan and manage periodic and annual stocktaking activities, analyze inventory variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory levels, define minimum and maximum stock thresholds, and coordinate replenishment activities.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and safeguarding of assets and inventory to maintain quality and availability.
• Prepare management reports covering inventory status, stock variances, underutilized assets, damaged assets, and compliance indicators.
• Recommend disposal of obsolete, damaged, or surplus assets in accordance with approved regulations.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing accurate records, reports, and documentation.
• Review and enhance asset and stores management processes to improve operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, Administration, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless asset management operations.
• Monitor KPIs and provide regular reports on performance, risks, challenges, and improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and advisory support on assets and inventory management best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in assets management, inventory control, stores management, logistics, or a related field.
• Experience within a government entity or large public-sector organization is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and asset/inventory management platforms.
• Strong background in stocktaking, asset control, variance analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
• Professional certification in Asset Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Stores Management is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle management and inventory control.
• Sound understanding of governance, compliance, and internal control principles.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Effective communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems.
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.