Consultant - Financial Planning and Reporting | Abu Dhabi, UAE

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

Job summary

A sovereign wealth fund in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Financial Planning and Reporting Consultant for a 6-month contract. The role involves ensuring compliance with IFRS and driving automation in financial reporting. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in financial planning and a strong understanding of IFRS. This position offers competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive package including a monthly salary

Travel allowances

Completion bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial planning, corporate finance, or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial modelling, and performance reporting.
• Proficiency in financial analytics and Excel (advanced functions).

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and ensure IFRS compliance.
• Support budgeting processes and variance analysis.
• Provide insights through financial modelling and KPI tracking.
• Assist in reconciliations, audit documentation, and reporting.
• Contribute to the implementation of financial reporting tools.

Skills

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Budgeting

IFRS compliance

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

ICAEW, ACCA, CPA, or CFA certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Consultant - Financial Planning and Reporting

Consultant - Financial Planning and Reporting

Emirates Investment Authority Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Consultant - Financial Planning and Reporting

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 completion bonus.

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