The Emirates Group Hiring for Manager Financial Governance Job at Dubai Full Time

Job Purpose: Manage the design, implementation and monitoring of financial procedures and the internal control framework at the Head Office Finance department, EK Outstations, and dnata subsidiaries. Promote process improvements and standardisation of procedures with a view to ensure an acceptable level of control over all transactions of the Finance activities at the Head Office (HO) and Outstations. Manage the implementation and monitoring of key finance related regulatory compliance items that impact the entire Group. Job Accountabilities – Manage the design and implementation of financial controls and procedures for new business initiatives and challenging business conditions to ensure that financial controls are maintained and that the procedures meet the business requirements and customer service objectives, thereby supporting Senior Management in the execution of any new business plan. – Manage and maintain the Approval Authorities Manual for the Group and its subsidiaries and associates to ensure that the manual remains a relevant and key source of approval authorities for the relevant entities. Assess the necessity of providing different levels of authority, identify risks and ensure they are managed and offer alternatives where applicable. – Develop appropriate compliance management processes and monitoring to ensure that the Group meets all finance related regulatory requirements, those related to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS), Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2). Identify risks, set up appropriate controls and procedures, and monitor compliance. This involves stakeholder management across the Group at Executive level. – Manage efficiently all bank accounts opening/closing, bank mandates updates, and administration of banking portals in line with the Groups Authorities Manual to ensure appropriate controls over the Groups assets. – Manage an adequate internal control framework for the efficient functioning of the sections within HO, EK Outstation Finance and dnata subsidiaries. Evaluate the risk profile in different functions of HO, EK Outstation Finance and dnata subsidiaries, promote awareness at the appropriate management levels, take steps to cover the risks identified, develop disciplines to be implemented and establish accountability for implementation. This is to ensure that the control framework not only complements controls exercised by the Section Heads and Controllers but also substantiates the checks and balances performed by them, and, continuously monitor and improve the internal control environment of each HO Finance Sections, EK Outstations and dnata subsidiaries. – Facilitate, lead and manage design and implementation of process improvements within the Finance functions to ensure that process, people and resources are aligned to achieve corporate goals and increased customer satisfaction. Identify areas for process/system improvements, standardise procedures and act as an interface between the Finance departments and all commercial/operational departments across the Group. – Manage the conceptualisation, design and implementation of balanced solutions – both for Finance and the business by taking into account the risks involved and the controls required, implementation of financial procedures/process improvements and training users on new procedures/processes. Define and establish benchmarks/standards, against which the processes are measured. – Manage and maintain the Financial Procedures Manual for HO and Outstations Finance departments of the Group and its subsidiaries and associates taking `best practice’ into consideration to ensure that it is the reference and guide for all financial procedures. – Manage the overall administration of the Finance related elements of the Groups Emergency Response Programme (ERP), including training, test scenarios, and acting as the main Finance point of contact for the Groups ERP team. – Provide direction to the Group Financial Governance team in order that results are provided in a timely and accurate manner, and achieved through effective and efficient processes. Manage the teams performance through coaching, encouraging staff development and progression, and motivate the team by role modelling leadership and collaboration. This includes overseeing the Performance management process for staff in the department.

Qualifications & Experience: – Finance & Insurance/Management Accounting : 10+ Years – Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) Knowledge/skills: – Relevant experience with an appropriate level of business exposure so as to be able to balance both commercial and finance requirements – Experience involving a high level of supervisory skills along with administration, communication (written or verbal) and analytical thinking skills – Demonstrated ability to identify, foster and strengthen relationships – Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with multiple stakeholders at all levels (including SVPs) and across all departments within the organisation – Change management experience advantageous

Salary & Benefits: Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more.