Finance Analytics & Controls Analyst

Rakbank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Finance transformation

Inclusive culture

Career development

UAE banking experience

Job summary

Rakbank in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Financial Analyst to analyze data, support management reporting, and drive informed business decisions. The role involves reconciliations across multiple banking systems, supporting UAT for finance system changes, and gathering requirements to ensure successful implementations.

You will prepare reports, dashboards, and insights for stakeholders, while driving automation and improvements to strengthen financial controls and efficiency.

Qualifications

• UAE national with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, finance operations, or financial controls.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting principles.
• Exposure to banking products, financial systems, or the financial services industry is preferred.
• Experience with finance transformation, process improvement, or automation initiatives is an advantage.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and trends to support management reporting and business decision-making.
• Perform and monitor reconciliations across multiple banking and finance systems, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for finance system enhancements and process changes.
• Assist in gathering business requirements and validating system changes to ensure successful implementation.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and management insights to support key stakeholders.
• Support automation and process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and strengthen financial controls.
• Partner with Finance, IT, Operations, and Risk teams to maintain governance, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Contribute to balance sheet substantiation, risk monitoring, and financial control activities.

Skills

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Financial Controls & Reconciliations

Accounting & Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Process Improvement & Automation

Power BI & Advanced Excel

Stakeholder Management & Communication

Attention to Detail & Accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related

Tools

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

Rakbank in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Financial Analyst to analyze data, support management reporting, and drive informed business decisions. The role involves reconciliations across multiple banking systems, supporting UAT for finance system changes, and gathering requirements to ensure successful implementations.

You will prepare reports, dashboards, and insights for stakeholders, while driving automation and improvements to strengthen financial controls and efficiency.