Associate Director

Gridlines; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in Dubai is seeking an experienced model audit professional to lead audit assignments and guide junior team members. This role involves analyzing complex financial models and ensuring they are robust and reliable. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and relevant experience in project finance. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge financial modelling tools

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in a financial role.
• In-depth understanding of accounting concepts.
• Sector leading expertise in Project Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams across a portfolio of active assignments.
• Review and interpret commercial documentation.
• Communicate model findings effectively to clients.

Skills

Drive

Innovation

Collaboration

Excellence

Strong analytical skills

Building and operating financial models using Excel

Education

Degree in a numerate discipline

Postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance

Tools

FAST financial modeling standard

Job description

Company: Gridlines

Gridlines is a rapidly growing financial modelling consultancy practice. We are transforming the world of financial modelling, helping our clients to make complex financial decisions quickly and with confidence. We love to work with exciting clients that are making a big impact on the world around us, helping to tackle some of the world's greatest challenges. We plan to continue our rapid expansion and are looking for the brightest and best talent to join us on this journey.

Role

We are seeking an experienced model audit professional that is passionate about financial modelling and driven by growth. You will work with a team of modelling professionals to analyse and review complex financial models, ensuring they are robust and reliable.

Requirements

Operations

• Lead multiple teams across a portfolio of active assignments
• Lead model audit assignments, models are arithmetically and commercially correct
• Provide strategic guidance and insight into the delivery of assignments
• Review and interpret commercial documentation and ensure it is reflected accurately in the financial model
• Lead in the development and enhancement of our financial modelling methodologies and tools, driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Lead in developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective project delivery

People

• Lead a team of model audit professionals
• Train, motivate and lead junior team members on assignments
• Collaborate closely with team members, learning and contributing to assignments
• Communicate model findings and insights effectively to clients and internal teams
• Simplify complex financial model issues to make them understandable for non-technical stakeholders

Growth

• Lead in the business development and growth ambitions of a key sector of the business
• Lead in the development of client pitches
• Lead client calls and build client relationships

Key Skills And Qualifications

• We hire exceptional individuals who can demonstrate our core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.
• [6-10] years of relevant experience in a financial role within a recognized advisory practice or large corporate setting
• An in-depth understanding of accounting concepts, an accounting qualification beneficial
• Sector leading expertise in Project Finance
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in building and operating financial models using Excel
• Degree qualified in a numerate discipline, with a postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance beneficial
• Experience with the FAST financial modeling standard is desirable

Benefits

• A competitive base salary with flexible working arrangements, including a mixture of office-based, working from home, and working on client sites.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development as we expand.
• Access to cutting-edge financial modelling tools and resources.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.