Procurement Audit Compliance Manager

Role Title: Procurement Audit & Compliance ManagerRole Type: Fixed Term Outsourced Full Time OnSiteContract Duration: Temporary 9 monthsDepartment: FinanceReporting To: Procurement Analytics LeadWork Location: Dubai UAEMinimum experienceMinimum 7 years of experience in Audit / Compliance in a reputed company (Big4 qualified preferred)Minimum Qualifications/EducationBachelors degreeProfessional Qualification in Finance / Accounting (CIMA/ACCA/CA)Knowledge of Sequel Power Query Python Power BIPersonal Characteristics and Required BackgroundQualified Accountant with extensive experience working in Audit (External or Internal) or ComplianceExperience in working with the Procurement function is desirableExtensive experience building reports with one or more visualization tools like Tableau Qlikview Cognos PowerBi etcProven track record using datadriven insights to translate into recommendations for senior stakeholdersAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint skillsFunctional/Technical CompetenciesTo 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 crossfunctional teams and stakeholders and have a proven track record of driving results in a fastpaced environment.Experienced Finance leadership with evidence of operating within large matrix organisationsClear and proven ability to prioritise effectivelyStrong technical skillsStrong understanding of emerging technology trends and shared services leading practicesKey Executive and Senior Stakeholder management skillsRole SummaryReporting 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 teams output prior to submission to the team lead and ensuring all output is produced to the highest standards.Role ResponsibilitiesMonthly 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 selfassessment testing.Lead the compliance testing efforts for the key activities of the Procurement Team:PO Operations Team (were POs raised in a compliant manner adhering to the internal Procurement Policy and best practice)Vendor Management Team (were vendor creations and changes done in a compliant manner with the correct supporting documentation attached)Sourcing 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 noncompliance.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 teams 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 teams 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 resultsoriented team culture driving crossfunctional alignment and strong relationships across the organization.Required ExperienceManager#J-18808-Ljbffr