Consultant - Financial Planning and Reporting

Emirates Investment Authority; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A sovereign wealth fund based in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Financial Planning and Reporting Consultant for a 6-month temporary contract. The role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and contributing to budget processes and financial reporting automation. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in financial planning or reporting and possess a relevant degree and certifications. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Exclusive experience in a sovereign wealth fund

Opportunity for professional growth

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial planning, corporate finance, or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and performance reporting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and ensure IFRS compliance.
• Support budgeting processes and variance analysis.
• Provide insights through trend analysis and KPI tracking.
• Assist in reconciliations and audit documentation.
• Contribute to implementation of financial reporting tools.
• Work closely with various stakeholders for financial operations.

Skills

Financial modelling

IFRS compliance

Financial analytics

Reporting automation tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

ICAEW, ACCA, CPA, or CFA certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

The Emirates Investment Authority (EIA) is the Sovereign Wealth Fund of the Federal Government of the UAE, managing strategic investments and fostering economic growth. We are dedicated to financial excellence, innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of governance.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Planning and Reporting Consultant for a 6-month temporary contract to support our Finance team in financial reporting, planning, and data analysis. The role is critical in ensuring compliance with IFRS, UAE regulatory standards, and EIA’s financial governance framework while driving automation and process improvements in financial reporting systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepare financial statements, management reports, and ensure IFRS compliance.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support budgeting processes and variance analysis, ensuring alignment with corporate financial objectives.
• Data Analysis & Decision Support: Provide insights through financial modelling, trend analysis, and KPI tracking to support strategic decisions.
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Assist in reconciliations, audit documentation, and reporting.
• ERP & Automation: Contribute to the implementation of financial reporting tools and ERP systems for process improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with investment, risk, treasury, and external auditors to ensure seamless financial operations.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• ICAEW, ACCA, CPA, or CFA certification is preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years in financial planning, corporate finance, or financial reporting, ideally within sovereign wealth funds, investment firms, or multinational corporations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial modelling, and performance reporting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in financial analytics, Excel (advanced functions), and reporting automation tools.
• Experience in risk management, compliance, and internal/external audit processes.

Benefits

• Exclusive Experience: Work within the UAE’s only sovereign wealth fund, gaining exposure to high-impact investment and financial planning projects.
• Professional Growth: Opportunity to work with seasoned finance and investment professionals in a highly strategic environment.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive package including a monthly salary, travel allowances, and a completion bonus.