Economist

Nathan HR Human Resources; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment firm in Dubai is seeking an advanced-level Economist responsible for managing the economic aspects of oil transactions. The role demands strong analytical skills, experience in transaction economics, and a high level of detail orientation. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in a similar field and a higher education in economic analysis. This position offers a full-time schedule, health insurance benefits, and a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the specifics of oil and petroleum product transactions.
• Experience with large data sets and analytical tools.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full transaction records.
• Prepare P&L reports for each transaction.
• Reconcile accounts with counterparties.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work under high pressure

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Education

Higher education in economic analysis or related discipline

Tools

MS Office (especially Excel)

1C

Job description

Our client is a forward-thinking investment firm based in Dubai, UAE, specializing in commercial enterprises and management. They focus on identifying and supporting high-potential businesses, providing strategic investment, and offering expert management services to drive growth and long-term success.

Job Profile

Economist (Advanced Level)

Department

Accounting

Reports To

Department Head

Languages

Russian native, English professional

Job Objective

The advanced-level Economist is responsible for comprehensive management and control of the economic aspects of oil and petroleum product transactions, including maintaining full transaction records, calculating associated costs, and preparing P&L reports. The primary goal is to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial calculations, timely reconciliation of accounts receivable and payable with counterparties, and financial analysis of each deal. The Economist works with large volumes of data, performs analytical work, creates data structures for further analysis, and provides key data to support decision-making. This role requires a high level of knowledge in managerial accounting, the specifics of oil transactions, and the ability to adapt effectively to changes in market conditions and regulatory frameworks. The jobs objective is to ensure optimal management of the economic aspects of transactions and improve the efficiency of financial processes in a fast-paced and high-pressure work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain full transaction records.
• Manage associated costs for each transaction.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and payable with counterparties.
• Prepare P&L reports for each transaction.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience in calculating transaction economics.
• Understanding of the specifics of oil and petroleum product transactions.
• Understanding of accounting and managerial accounting principles.
• Ability to work with large data sets, analyze and create data structures.
• Proficiency in mathematical and analytical tools.
• Ability to work under high pressure and in stressful conditions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Ability to adapt to changes in market conditions and regulatory frameworks.
• Willingness to work overtime.

Qualifications

• Higher education in the field of economic analysis or a related discipline.

Work Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar field.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
• Advanced proficiency in 1C.

Personal Qualities

• Stress resilience.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a multitasking environment.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and market trends.
• Ability to find solutions in non-standard situations.
• Willingness to learn.
• High motivation for acquiring professional knowledge and development.
• Strong self-organization skills.
• Ability to efficiently process large volumes of information.
• Attention to detail in working with data and a structured approach to tasks.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• High level of personal responsibility and integrity.

Working Conditions

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday.
• Salary: Competitive, based on experience.
• Additional Benefits: Health insurance.