Finance Manager

8 Minutes ago • 5 Years +
Finance

Job Description

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.
Good To Have:
  • Knowledge of US GAAP and Insurance or Reinsurance accounting experience is desirable.
  • Experience in coaching and coordinating a team to ensure deadlines are adhered to.
  • Experience in defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Experience of working collaboratively to drive ideas/solutions with diverse teams.
  • Strong leader who can communicate fluently in English and drive accountability.
  • Self-motivated and independent, demonstrating 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.
  • Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management / Administration or equivalent is preferred.
  • Certifications in relevant fields (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) would be advantageous.
Must Have:
  • Manage day-to-day delivery for Finance engagements, overseeing key customer deliverables.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions across end-to-end finance processes.
  • Demonstrate sound understanding of financial reporting processes, risk, and controls.
  • Complete quality reviews and audits to ensure delivery aligns with policies and compliance standards.
  • Hold overall accountability for SLA / OLA compliance within the engagement team.
  • Apply analytical and financial modeling skills with holistic financial thinking.
  • Manage own and engagement team's workload, including reporting progress and escalating issues.
  • Monitor team performance and implement appropriate coaching.
  • Manage, mentor, and motivate engagement team members, fostering excellence and continuous learning.
  • Work collaboratively to drive ideas/solutions for client and PwC's efficiency.
  • Implement and adapt to new or changing processes quickly.
  • Proactively build relationships with all team members within PwC and client teams.
  • Implement corrective actions to address deviations and continuously improve service delivery.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives based on feedback and observations.
  • Support in executing Finance Managed Services plans and programs.
  • Qualified Accountant with minimum 5 years experience in Accounting or Financial Reporting.
  • 3+ years people management experience leading a team in a complex process environment.
  • Strong practical knowledge of accounting/reporting systems, Profit & Loss, and Balance Sheet.
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting processes, risk, and controls.
  • Knowledge of accounting for financial instruments.
  • Excellent MS Office skills.
  • Proficient in written and spoken English and Arabic.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management / Administration or equivalent.

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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.

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

NA

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

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}

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 100%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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