UAE Advise

A well-known and well-reputed Company based in  Dubai, United Arab Emirates is looking for an experienced, skilled, competent, mature, qualified, creative, and intelligent candidate with significant knowledge and relevant working experience for the position of  “Financial Analyst”.

Job Purpose:

To provide support and advice to the management team on financial performance matters and assist in creating and implementing forecasting / budgeting tools and strategies that provide key stakeholders with relevant, accurate and timely management information which supports executive level decision making.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• • Provide timely, relevant, and accurate reports and analysis of performance against historical, budgeted, and forecasted results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan
  • Provision of business analysis and KPI management
  • Adopting a business partnering approach and providing essential financial advice and support to key stakeholders
  • Ensure business growth objectives are achieved through planning, coordination and production of budgets and forecasts in a timely manner
  • Maintain and develop financial models to aid planning processes, ensuring quality, accuracy, and focused analytical review
  • Manage the successful delivery of process improvement initiatives by identifying non-value add activities and implementing solutions which create operational efficiencies across the business
  • Responsible for the preparation and execution of month end reporting tasks, ensuring the necessary information is provided in an accurate and timely manner i.e. MIS reporting
  • Support the interim and year end audit process, liaising with external auditors and preparing and consolidating relevant information as required in a timely manner
  • Preparation of periodic reports for OEM requirements and compliance
  • Ensure processes and procedures are fully documented in a clear and concise manner and always maintained
  • Support in the preparation of board presentations for management
  • Preparation of ad hoc reports and analysis as required by management
  • Participate in the automation of processes and system implementation for Finance as a key project member (i.e. ERP, BI Tool)
  • Managing adhoc reports for OEM’s and internal stakeholders
  • Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional accounting qualification i.e. CMA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA
• 4-5 years post qualification experience in a fast paced multinational organization
• Previous experience in an analytical role advantageous
• Excellent MS Office software proficiency: strong Excel skills required
• Thorough understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail – financial modelling experience an advantage
• Independent worker and analytical thinker with the ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems
• Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment