Summary
AD Ports Group is seeking a Senior Manager to lead finance implementation projects for its international ports. The role includes rolling out financial processes and systems, managing Oracle Fusion implementations, coordinating system integrations, and overseeing project plans, costs, risks, and deliverables. The manager will train and guide international teams and coordinate with Finance, HR, IT, ERP vendors, and other stakeholders. A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is required, and a suitable accounting qualification such as CPA or CFA is essential; a relevant master’s degree is a plus. The role is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The posting
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Key Responsibilities: Core Responsibilities:
• Create and maintain standard financial frameworks for all international ports.
• Own the rollout plan for the portfolio and timely role out financial processes and systems for new ports companies across the world.
• Ensure local teams are trained and onboarded (in relation ADPG accounting policies, systems etc)
• Work with Finance and the ERP vendor to review and design the financial chart of accounts in preparation for upload to the new Finance Module.
• Work with (support) HR and the ERP vendor to document the payroll process and related requirements for configuration of the HR and Payroll modules.
• Manage the overall Oracle Fusion implementation projects in partnership with the ERP Vendor, Corporate Finance and IT from initiation, planning, execution to closing for international ports
• Work with the ERP vendor and IT to design and implement the integration between the operational ports systems and Oracle
• Contribute to the preparation of project documentation for each implementation phase such as timelines, requirements, process maps, solution designs and change management plans.
• Ensure effective communications and expectations with internal and external stakeholders by chairing and minuting regular project team meetings.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery for all project related action items and deliverables.
• Keep track of the project schedule against milestones. Analyze project progress and costs when necessary, adapt scope, timelines, and costs to ensure that project team adheres to project requirements
• Prepare periodic summary progress updates to project sponsors including completed work, upcoming work and any risks the project faces.
People Management Responsibilites:
• Provide effective leadership, supervision, and guidance to international teams.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and high performance.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination among the team as well as with other departments and external partners.
Strategic Responsibilities:
• Ensure timely implementation of ADPG process and systems for effective integration of new international ports
• Ensure a robust performance management framework in place by having the right process and systems
• Work closely with other departments to ensure that the company's financial goals are met.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities: Core Responsibilities:
• Create and maintain standard financial frameworks for all international ports.
• Own the rollout plan for the portfolio and timely role out financial processes and systems for new ports companies across the world.
• Ensure local teams are trained and onboarded (in relation ADPG accounting policies, systems etc)
• Work with Finance and the ERP vendor to review and design the financial chart of accounts in preparation for upload to the new Finance Module.
• Work with (support) HR and the ERP vendor to document the payroll process and related requirements for configuration of the HR and Payroll modules.
• Manage the overall Oracle Fusion implementation projects in partnership with the ERP Vendor, Corporate Finance and IT from initiation, planning, execution to closing for international ports
• Work with the ERP vendor and IT to design and implement the integration between the operational ports systems and Oracle
• Contribute to the preparation of project documentation for each implementation phase such as timelines, requirements, process maps, solution designs and change management plans.
• Ensure effective communications and expectations with internal and external stakeholders by chairing and minuting regular project team meetings.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery for all project related action items and deliverables.
• Keep track of the project schedule against milestones. Analyze project progress and costs when necessary, adapt scope, timelines, and costs to ensure that project team adheres to project requirements
• Prepare periodic summary progress updates to project sponsors including completed work, upcoming work and any risks the project faces.
People Management Responsibilites:
• Provide effective leadership, supervision, and guidance to international teams.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and high performance.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination among the team as well as with other departments and external partners.
Strategic Responsibilities:
• Ensure timely implementation of ADPG process and systems for effective integration of new international ports
• Ensure a robust performance management framework in place by having the right process and systems
• Work closely with other departments to ensure that the company's financial goals are met.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any relevant Master’s degree is a plus.
- Chartered accountancy or suitable accounting qualification is essential (CPA or CFA)