Finance Analyst – Middle East

Careers at UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities

Internal transfers

Learning opportunities

Flexible work arrangement

Company events

Job summary

Trip.com Group in Dubai is seeking a Finance Analyst to support the Middle East region's growth while ensuring regulatory compliance and financial integrity across UAE, KSA, and Kuwait. You will partner with business units to provide insights and drive strategic decision-making.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years in finance with ME exposure, IFRS expertise, strong English communication, and CPA or equivalent is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in finance or accounting field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance roles with ME exposure.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a business mindset.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives while maintaining compliance.
• Manage daily accounting operations, monthly closings, and financial reporting.
• Ensure tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions (VAT, WHT, CIT) and filings.
• Coordinate statutory and tax audits with authorities and external partners.
• Implement and maintain robust internal financial controls and policies.
• Proactively identify and propose solutions to financial challenges facing the business.
• Conduct training on expense reimbursement processes and ensure policy compliance.
• Support license renewals and regulatory requirements.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA or equivalent

Job description

Finance Analyst – Middle East

About Us

Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar.

Across its platforms, Trip.com Group integrates travel resources from industry partners and helps travellers worldwide pursue the perfect trip with exceptional travel products and services.

We have four Customer Service Centres for Trip.com established in Japan, Korea, the UK, and the Philippines, providing 24/7 customer service in 19 different languages.

We have more than 30,000 employees scattered across 30 countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, striving to expand our global markets and aiming to be the world’s leading and most trusted family of online travel brands that aspire to deliver the perfect trip at the best price for every traveller.

Introduction

We are seeking a dynamic Finance Analyst to join our team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting business growth while ensuring financial compliance in the Middle East region (particularly UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait). This position requires a strategic thinker who can balance business support with regulatory requirements, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with business objectives while maintaining compliance.
• Manage daily accounting operations, including bookkeeping, monthly closings, and financial reporting.
• Ensure tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, handling VAT, WHT, and CIT filings and payments.
• Coordinate statutory and tax audits, effectively liaising with authorities and external partners.
• Implement and maintain robust internal financial controls and policies.
• Proactively identify and propose solutions to financial challenges facing the business.
• Conduct training on expense reimbursement processes and ensure policy compliance.
• Support various business operations, including license renewals and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance roles, with significant exposure to Middle Eastern markets.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local financial regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a business-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification is a plus.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our company’s growth in the Middle East region. We are looking for a proactive finance professional who can navigate complex regulatory environments while providing valuable support to our business operations. If you are passionate about driving financial excellence and have a talent for balancing compliance with business needs, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

• Rapid business growth in global offering abundant career opportunities at various levels and in multiple functions.
• Internal transfer encouraged, and global job rotation program enables you to pursue a global career path and make global impact.
• Learning opportunities to further your career in areas of leadership capability, soft skill and professional expertise.
• Flexible work arrangement.
• Company-sponsored events and activities such as holidays, birthdays, and colorful team events.