Director - Model Audit

Gridlines; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a senior leader for their model audit team in Dubai. This role involves overseeing the growth of the audit practice, driving innovations in financial modeling, and instilling a collaborative team culture. Candidates should possess extensive experience and expertise within the model audit sector and demonstrate core values of drive, innovation, collaboration, and excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking substantial growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity for equity participation

Access to financial modeling tools

Significant opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in financial model audit at a senior level.
• In-depth expertise in Project Finance.
• Accounting qualification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth and development of the model audit team.
• Provide strategic guidance into assignment delivery.
• Develop and inspire a high-performing team.

Skills

Drive

Innovation

Collaboration

Excellence

Education

Degree in a numerate discipline

Postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance

Tools

FAST financial modeling standard

Job description

Operations:

• Lead in the growth and development of the model audit team
• Lead multiple teams across a portfolio of active assignments
• 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 modeling methodologies and tools, driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Lead in the planning of resources across the team
  
  

People:

• Develop and inspire a market-leading team
• Instill a collaborative high high-performing culture
  
  

Growth:

• Lead in the growth of the model audit practice
• Lead in the business development and growth ambitions of a key sector of the business
• Lead in the development of client pitches
  
  
  

Requirements

• We hire exceptional individuals who can demonstrate our core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence
• Entrepreneurial flair and a drive to create something exceptional
• A respected leader within the model audit sector
• In-depth expertise in Project Finance
• [10+] years of relevant experience in financial model audit, currently working at a senior level within an established financial model audit practice
• An in-depth understanding of accounting concepts, an accounting qualification is beneficial
• 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
• Opportunity for equity participation
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development as we expand
• Access to cutting-edge financial modelling tools and resources
• Collaborative and supportive team culture