Associate Director- Model Audit

Gridlines; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy is seeking an experienced model audit professional to analyze and review complex financial models. The successful candidate will lead multiple teams, ensuring correctness and commercial viability of models, while fostering team growth. This role offers significant opportunities for professional development and access to advanced financial modeling tools. With 6-10 years in a relevant financial role and a degree in a related field, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment focused on impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in a financial role.
• In-depth understanding of accounting concepts.
• Experience with the FAST financial modeling standard desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams across a portfolio of assignments.
• Review and ensure commercial accuracy of financial models.
• Train and motivate junior team members.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Financial modeling in Excel

Project Finance expertise

Communication skills

Education

Degree in numerate discipline

Postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance

Job description

Company

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.

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.

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 commerdcial 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 relevent 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.