Finance Manager

Firm

PwC

Location

Al Khobar

Benefits

Competive

Functional areas

Finance

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Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Job Summary:
What does this role aim to achieve in the firm/what impact does the role create
The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations for their engagement teams within the Finance Service Tower, delivering Finance Managed Services to clients. This includes execution of processes, accountability for services level performance and continuous learning and improvement of the team. They also play a key role in helping to input into and execute the Finance Managed Services strategic plans and programs

Roles and Responsibilities:

Daily tasks and delivery expectation

Manages the day-to-day delivery for Finance engagements including oversight of key customer deliverables / outputs.
Ensures timely and accurate processing of financial transactions across end to end finance processes for their engagements which may include procure to pay, record to report, order to cash and general ledger functions etc.
Demonstrate sound understanding of financial reporting processes, risk and controls.
Completes quality reviews and audits to ensure that delivery on their engagements is inline with established policies, procedures, compliance standards and customer expectations.
Holds overall accountability for SLA / OLA compliance within their engagement team across Finance processes undertaken

Applies analytical and financial modeling skills with holistic financial thinking and ability to interpret financial data.

Manages your own workload as well as that of the engagement team’s, including reporting on progress and issues escalations
Monitors the performance of team members on their engagements on an ongoing basis and implements appropriate coaching
Manages, mentors, and motivates their engagement team members, fostering a culture of excellence, high performance, and continuous learning
Work collaboratively to drive ideas/solutions with peers and managers which will improve Client and PwC’s efficiency.
Helps to implement and adapt to new or changing processes quickly.
Proactively build relationships with all team members within PwC including engagement with client teams as well as customers of our clients.

Implements corrective actions to address any deviations, and continuously improves service delivery based on feedback
Leads quality improvement initiatives based on feedback and observations
Supports in executing the Finance Managed Services plans and programs to ensure the improvement of team performance and achievement of its objectives

Expected Skills:

Specific learned abilities or technical skills

Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5+ years experience in a role relevant to Accounting or Financial Reporting
3+ years people management experience leading a team in a complex process environment and managing workflow to deliver client outcomes
Strong, practical knowledge with accounting/ reporting systems and Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet
Strong understanding of financial reporting processes, with knowledge and experience managing risk and controls
Knowledge of US GAAP and Insurance or Reinsurance accounting experience is desirable
Knowledge of accounting for financial instruments
Excellent MS office skills

Expected Competencies:

Values, behaviors & attitude

Experience in coaching and coordinating a team to ensure deadlines are adhered to
Experience in defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of finance operations
Experience of working collaboratively to drive ideas/solutions with diverse teams to improve efficiencies
Strong leader who can communicate fluently in English and demonstrate an ability to drive personal and collective accountability from a diverse team
Self motivated and independent, and can demonstrate strong relationships with internal and external parties
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines; demonstrates strong analytical skills
Demonstrates commercial awareness in daily service provision within own area of responsibility

Required Language Skills: Proficient in written and spoken English and Arabic.

Minimum Education and Specific Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management / Administration or equivalent

Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management / Administration or equivalent from an accredited university is preferred

Certifications in relevant fields (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) would be advantageous

Minimum years experience required

Part Qualified Accountant with minimum 5 years experience or Qualified Chartered accountant with experience in a role relevant to Accounting or Financial Reporting

Additional application instructions

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Outsourcing, Claims Performance Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Complaint Management, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Review, Contract Review, Corrective Actions, Creativity, Customer Data Management (CDM), Customer Due Diligence, Customer Handling, Data Entry, Data Quality, Data Quality Assessment, Delivery Excellence, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion {+ 25 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 100%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

Job information

Firm: PwC

Location: Al Khobar

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