Job Title : Procurement and Accounting Coordinator

Category : Education-Training-Teacher-School

Fitch Learning Company Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Posted Date : 01/09/2019

Job Description :

Company Brief


Fitch Learning is a leader in financial services training. With unrivalled breadth and depth of training, the company delivers learning solutions for apprentices and graduates, to those with 10+ years’ experience in Financial Services. The business is split into three divisions:


· Professional Qualifications – regulatory and exam training including CISI, CFA and CQF

· Corporate Solutions – bespoke blended learning solutions, incorporating innovative digital learning solutions with quality classroom training

· Public Courses – a wide range of specialist courses, open to the public



We are currently looking for a Procurement and Accounting Coordinator to work with one of our largest clients based in Saudi Arabia.


Role Purpose


The purpose of this role is to handle and execute cost effective purchasing decisions and support the finance function. You will be responsible for handing accounting, procurement and quality assurance of Accounts. Your overall objective will be to provide a professional, reliable and efficient procurement framework across the business in order to manage costs, improve projects, reduce risk and obtain best value from suppliers. You will maintain records, raise and process PO’s and invoices, prepare financial reports and paperwork, and ensure that all work is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with company financial regulations.


Role Responsibilities

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Vendor Management

· Support the L&D Manager in sourcing and vetting new training vendors suited to the organization

· Onboarding of new vendors by setting them up on the ERP systems

· Contracts Management

· Leading cost reduction through negotiation & process improvement methods

· Act as a point of contact between internal departments and accounting, serving as a liaison between accounting and external parties, including clients and suppliers

· Maintaining professional working relationships with all suppliers



RFP requirements

· Gathering information from potential suppliers

· Efficient and timely resolution of all procurement associated queries from suppliers, sales teams and finance



SAP account management

· Invoicing and collection

· Creating purchase orders


Accounts Auditing and Reporting

· Bookkeeping and accounting

· Preparing and examining financial records and resolving discrepancies

· Verification of the process and documents to ensure compliance

· Preparing weekly, monthly, and yearly financial reports and budgets


P.O. Management

· Processing purchase orders

· Ensuring accurate and efficient completion of all purchase orders


Role Requirements


Required


· Experience in the procurement process

· Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting and legislation

· Financial acumen

· Excellent communication skills and experience of verbally communicating complex information precisely

· Excellent time management and organisational skills, with experience of managing demanding workload and conflicting priorities

· Strong analytical, numerical and reporting skills

· An ability to negotiate with people at all levels

· High degree of accuracy

· Attention to detail with proven ability to analyse data

· Working knowledge of SAP

· Strong project management skills

· Inspire trust and confidence in others

Benefits Offered : As per UAE law