Job title: Compliance Procurement Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Local Group
Functional Expertise: Supply Chain & Procurement
Salary from: 25,000.00 AED
Salary to: 25,000.00 AED
Location: Dubai, AE
Job published: 10/12/2024
Job ID: 38596
Contact name: Zena Carter

Job Description

Procurement Compliance Manager

 

Dubai – 9 month contract only

Salary 25k per month

Only apply for this role if you have the right background, thank you.

 

Our client who is a very large group of companies with an established reputation in the market is seeking an experienced and results-driven Audit & Compliance Manager for Global Solutions Procurement. This company covers over 500 procurement projects per YEAR! Using 3 different ERPS and an E-sourcing system.

 

This position will be a fixed term position for 9 months as the compliance activities for Procurement will be transitioned to North Africa.

 

Responsibilities:

 

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 Solutions 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.  They are currently operating across 3 different ERPs, which brings a level of complexity in the data.  A key priority before the role is transitioned 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.

 

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, you 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.

 

Minimum 7 years of experience in Audit / Compliance in a reputed company (Big-4 qualified preferred)

 

Applicants for this role MUST have the following, as stipulated by the client:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Professional Qualification in Finance / Accounting (CIMA/ACCA/CA)
  • Knowledge of Sequel, Power Query, Python, Power BI  
  • Fluency in English is essential

 

Skillset:

 

  • 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
  • Strategic focus with the ability to analyze, formulate and implement strategies to significantly improve efficiency for the business
  • A high degree of intellectual curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to guide and train more junior members of the team
  • A self-starter who can take initiative, work independently and complete work to the highest standards with a keen attention to detail
  • Strong people skills with an ability to quickly build relationships with senior stakeholders
  • Highest degree of ethics

 

The role will include the following:

 

  • Monthly testing and reporting
  • Continuous Improvement of Compliance Testing
  • Addressing Audit observations
  • Team Leadership and Development

 

Thank you for your application. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

 

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