ETIC, Finance Operations Manager (German Speakers)

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Technology

Specialism

Advisory - Other

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in finance focus on providing financial advice and strategic guidance to clients, helping them optimise their financial performance and make informed business decisions. These individuals handle financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

Those in accounting at PwC will focus on managing financial records, analysing data, and assisting in compliance with accounting standards. You will play a crucial role in providing accurate financial information and insights to support decision-making.

About PwC ETIC - Egypt Technology and Innovation Centre

PwC opened a new Technology & Innovation Center in Cairo that delivers high quality technology solutions to consulting Clients across the globe. The Centre provides a broad suite of skills and services to our clients, ranging from Packaged Applications such as SAP & Oracle, to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Custom Development and Cloud services utilising AWS, Azure and Google, as well as expanding our existing Managed Services capabilities.

The centre is looking to expand rapidly and we are looking for enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for technology and client delivery to help shape and form this new venture.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is fluent in German and possesses a strong background in finance and/or accounting. The ideal candidate will join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in supporting our financial operations and contributing to our overall success.

Job 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 customers. 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.
• ● 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Fluency in German (both written and spoken) and proficiency in English.

Proven experience in finance and/or accounting roles.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

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, Accounting Advisory, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Accounting Practices, Account Reconciliation, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Credit Control, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Policy, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Preparation {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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