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Top 5 Highest Paying Jobs in Oman - 2019

5 min read22,646 ViewsLast updated 25 May 2021

Highest Paying Jobs in Oman

Those looking for a job in Oman can rejoice. Things are looking good for the Omani Nationals, as the government has started taking concrete actions to promote Omanization in the Sultanate. As per the Ministry of Manpower’s data, by April 2018, over 26,000 Omani citizens were placed in private sector companies. This positive trend assures that more good things are going to happen in Oman’s job market not in 2019 and beyond.

Apart from lucrative opportunities, what attracts the job seekers the most regarding a job is the pay. Here, we have listed the top five highest paying Jobs in Oman as per the data available with the Average Salary Survey.

 

Highest Paying Jobs in Oman – 2019

 

  • General Manager

General Managers are responsible for the overall operations of an organization. They do this by overseeing the managers as well as the employees working under the managers. Their major job responsibilities include maintaining smooth day-to-day operations of the organization; ensure creation and implementation of strategies for business growth; developing and assigning goals to functional managers, ensuring quality work is being delivered; overseeing hiring and talent development programs, and much more.

Searching for General Manager Jobs in Oman would be a great option as the average salary for this role as per the Average Salary Survey data is OMR 45,461.

 

  • Engineering Manager

There are numerous branches in engineering such as software, mechanical, civil, etc. Whichever engineering branch an engineering manager may be associated with, his/her main job responsibilities involve touch-base with management, marketing, and production departments to discuss project specifications and procedures; prepare budgets, bids, and contracts; hire talent; assign and direct work to employees; evaluate performance; and much more.

Searching for Engineering Manager Jobs in Oman would be a great option as the average salary for this role as per the Average Salary Survey data is OMR 36,500.

 

  • Finance Manager

Financial Managers are responsible for maintaining the financial health of an organization. The major job duties and responsibilities of a financial manager include preparing financial statements and reports; forecasting; monitoring financial activities of the company; supervising employees responsible for financial reporting and budgeting; ensuring legal requirements are met; analyzing market trends; finding opportunities for expansions; helping business leaders make financial decisions; and more.

Searching for Finance Manager Jobs in Oman would be a great option as the average salary for this role as per the Average Salary Survey data is OMR 33,170.

 

  • Human Resources Manager

A Human Resources Manager plays are of vital importance as they are responsible for the employees of an organization. The major responsibilities of a human resources manager include hiring talent, imparting training, communicating vital information to the employees, looking after the salary and benefits for the employees, performance management, team building, maintaining employee relations, and more.

Searching for Human Resources Manager Jobs in Oman would be a great option as the average salary for this role as per the Average Salary Survey data is OMR 28,369.

 

  • Chartered Accountant

Chartered Accountants are one of the highest paid professionals in Oman. The Profession requires a strong academic background and a terrific on-the-job experience in the domains of taxation, financial accounting, reporting, and management accounting. Good Chartered Accountants are always in high demand as every organization desires to hire a highly intelligent professional capable of undertaking the crucial financial and accounting matters of the company.

Searching for Chartered Accountant Jobs in Oman would be a great option as the average salary for this role as per the Average Salary Survey data is OMR 26,229.

 

Planning one’s career early in life brings great benefits in terms of both professional as well as financial growth. This is an essential tip for those who are still studying and would soon choose their field of higher education. Some of the job positions mentioned above may require you some time and a number of promotions to reach, but once you are clear about what field to choose, you can take steady steps towards becoming a capable professional. This early preparation will come handy when you will be searching for fresher jobs after completing your college.

 

 

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