Finance Manager

Overview Line of Service : Internal Firm Services

Industry / Sector : Not Applicable

Specialism : IFS - Finance

Management Level : Manager

Job Description & Summary 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

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.

Demonstrates sound understanding of financial reporting processes, risk and controls.

Completes quality reviews and audits to ensure delivery on engagements is inline with established policies, procedures, compliance standards and customer expectations.

Holds overall accountability for SLA / OLA compliance within the engagement team across Finance processes undertaken.

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

Manages own workload as well as that of the engagement team, including reporting on progress and issue escalations.

Monitors the performance of team members on engagements and provides coaching as needed.

Manages, mentors, and motivates engagement team members, fostering a culture of excellence, high performance, and continuous learning.

Collaborates to drive ideas / solutions with peers and managers to improve Client and PwC’s efficiency.

Helps to implement and adapt to new or changing processes quickly.

Proactively builds relationships with all team members within PwC, including client teams and customers of our clients.

Implements corrective actions to address 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 improve team performance and achieve objectives.

Required 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.

Required Qualifications & Education

Minimum Education : 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 : Part Qualified Accountant with minimum 5 years experience or Qualified Chartered Accountant with experience in a role relevant to Accounting or Financial Reporting.

Other Requirements

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

Travel Requirements : Up to 100%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship : No

Government Clearance Required : No

Job Posting End Date : Not specified

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