Role Title:
Procurement Audit & Compliance Manager
Role Type:
Fixed Term, Outsourced, Full Time, On-Site
Contract
Duration: Temporary-9 months
Department: Finance
Reporting
To: Procurement Analytics Lead
Work Location:
Dubai, UAE
Minimum experience:
Minimum 7 years of experience in Audit
/ Compliance in a reputed company (Big-4 qualified preferred)
Minimum
Qualifications/Education:
•Bachelor’s degree
•Professional
Qualification in Finance / Accounting (CIMA/ACCA/CA)
•Knowledge of Sequel, Power Query, Python, Power BI
Personal
Characteristics and Required Background:
Qualified
Accountant with extensive experience working in Audit (External or Internal) or
Compliance
Experience
in working with the Procurement function is desirable
Extensive
experience building reports with one or more visualization tools like Tableau,
Qlikview, Cognos, PowerBi etc
Proven
track record using data-driven insights to translate into recommendations for
senior stakeholders
Advanced
Excel and PowerPoint skills
Functional/Technical
Competencies:
To be successful in this role, the candidate should have a strong
background in Audit (external or internal), data analytics and Power BI, as
well as excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
Additionally, He/She should be able to work collaboratively with
cross-functional teams and stakeholders and have a proven track record of
driving results in a fast-paced environment.
•Experienced Finance
leadership with evidence of operating within large, matrix organisations
•Clear and proven ability to
prioritise effectively
•Strong technical skills
•Strong understanding of
emerging technology trends and shared services leading practices
•Key Executive and Senior
Stakeholder management skills
Role
Summary:
Reporting to
the Procurement Analytics Lead, the Procurement Audit & Compliance Manager
will play a critical role in monitoring, testing and reporting on the compliance
of the Procurement team with internal policies and procedures.
This Manager
will be a key member of the Global Finance Team, working closely with the Senior
Leadership team, Internal Audit and OPCO teams to provide insightful reporting
and recommendations in relation to the compliance of the Procurement team, as
well as address any Internal Audit observations relating to Procurement.
The manager
will be responsible for the continuous improvement of compliance testing,
ensuring the robustness and accuracy of results, working with the Director of
Procurement and Internal Audit to flag key trends and issues.
A key
priority is to automate compliance testing and reporting in Power BI, resulting
in dashboards which are insightful and objective.This role will therefore require somebody who
is extremely experienced in Power BI, both in terms of connecting data from
ERPs and building informative dashboards.
The manager
will also be responsible for mentoring and guiding a direct report, reviewing
the team’s output prior to submission to the team lead and ensuring all output
is produced to the highest standards.
Role
Responsibilities:
Monthly testing and reporting:
Help the entire Procurement Function with
staying compliant with policies, procedures, standards and best practices at
all times. This includes guiding the team in the monthly controls
self-assessment testing
Lead the compliance testing efforts for the
key activities of the Procurement Team:
oPO Operations Team (were
POs raised in a compliant manner adhering to the internal Procurement Policy
and best practice?)
oVendor Management Team
(were vendor creations and changes done in a compliant manner, with the correct
supporting documentation attached?)
oSourcing Team (was the
sourcing of items done in compliance with the Procurement Policy and best
practice?)
Continuous Improvement of
Compliance Testing:
Lead the process of automating the compliance testing
as much as possible, reducing scope for human error and defining clear and
objective rules to identify non-compliance
Translate these results into insightful and interactive
Power BI Dashboards, having the ability to work across 3 different ERP systems
and connecting this data to Power BI
Addressing Audit observations:
Track the team’s internal & external audit
requests for Procurement, ensuring that deadlines are being met and that no
audit points become overdue
Team Leadership and
Development:
Be the key
point of contact for Procurement Compliance, by having a comprehensive
understanding of the team’s workload and deadlines, and ensuring that the team
are producing accurate, insightful and timely reporting each month
Mentor and
guide the senior analyst, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Monitor team
performance and identify areas for enhancement, implementing new processes and
best practices
Promote a
collaborative, results-oriented team culture, driving cross-functional
alignment and strong relationships across the organization
Role Title:
Procurement Audit & Compliance Manager
Role Type:
Fixed Term, Outsourced, Full Time, On-Site
Contract
Duration: Temporary-9 months
Department: Finance
Reporting
To: Procurement Analytics Lead
Work Location:
Dubai, UAE
Minimum experience:
Minimum 7 years of experience in Audit
/ Compliance in a reputed company (Big-4 qualified preferred)
Minimum
Qualifications/Education:
•Bachelor’s degree
•Professional
Qualification in Finance / Accounting (CIMA/ACCA/CA)
•Knowledge of Sequel, Power Query, Python, Power BI
Personal
Characteristics and Required Background:
Qualified
Accountant with extensive experience working in Audit (External or Internal) or
Compliance
Experience
in working with the Procurement function is desirable
Extensive
experience building reports with one or more visualization tools like Tableau,
Qlikview, Cognos, PowerBi etc
Proven
track record using data-driven insights to translate into recommendations for
senior stakeholders
Advanced
Excel and PowerPoint skills
Functional/Technical
Competencies:
To be successful in this role, the candidate should have a strong
background in Audit (external or internal), data analytics and Power BI, as
well as excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
Additionally, He/She should be able to work collaboratively with
cross-functional teams and stakeholders and have a proven track record of
driving results in a fast-paced environment.
•Experienced Finance
leadership with evidence of operating within large, matrix organisations
•Clear and proven ability to
prioritise effectively
•Strong technical skills
•Strong understanding of
emerging technology trends and shared services leading practices
•Key Executive and Senior
Stakeholder management skills
Role
Summary:
Reporting to
the Procurement Analytics Lead, the Procurement Audit & Compliance Manager
will play a critical role in monitoring, testing and reporting on the compliance
of the Procurement team with internal policies and procedures.
This Manager
will be a key member of the Global Finance Team, working closely with the Senior
Leadership team, Internal Audit and OPCO teams to provide insightful reporting
and recommendations in relation to the compliance of the Procurement team, as
well as address any Internal Audit observations relating to Procurement.
The manager
will be responsible for the continuous improvement of compliance testing,
ensuring the robustness and accuracy of results, working with the Director of
Procurement and Internal Audit to flag key trends and issues.
A key priority is to automate compliance testing a