Procurement Audit Compliance Manager

Ultimate HR Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Procurement Audit & Compliance Manager to oversee compliance within procurement operations. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in auditing or compliance, a strong background in finance, and expertise in Power BI for reporting automation. This role involves guiding the team in compliance testing, addressing audit observations, and enhancing team performance. Candidates should possess leadership skills and a proven track record in working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Audit / Compliance in a reputed company.
• Qualified Accountant with extensive experience in Audit or Compliance.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance of the Procurement team with internal policies.
• Automate compliance testing and reporting in Power BI.
• Lead the compliance testing efforts for key Procurement activities.

Skills

Audit / Compliance experience

Data analytics

Power BI

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Qualification in Finance / Accounting (CIMA/ACCA/CA)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Tableau

Qlikview

Cognos

Job description

Role Title: Procurement Audit & Compliance Manager

Role Type: Fixed Term Outsourced Full Time OnSite

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 (Big4 qualified preferred)

Minimum Qualifications/Education

• Bachelors 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 datadriven 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 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 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 teams 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 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 Experience

Manager