Finance Assistant

Remote DXB; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote DXB is seeking a finance professional to analyze historical data, prepare regular financial reports, and support budgeting and forecasting. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, Excel-driven modeling, and presenting insights to senior management.

Ideal candidates bring at least 3 years in finance, strong analytical ability, and business acumen, with the capacity to influence strategic decisions through data-driven analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of finance experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modelling.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking ability.
• Good business acumen.
• Ability to present financial insights to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current and historical financial data
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports
• Track performance against budget and forecast
• Support annual budgeting and revenue/expense estimation
• Update financial forecasts based on market conditions
• Compare actual results vs. budget/forecast and identify trends
• Build financial models in Excel and conduct scenario analysis
• Analyze profitability by product, service line, or customer segment
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and support internal/external audits
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Financial Modelling

GAAP knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Business Acumen

Presentation to Execs

Job description

Responsibilities

• Analyze current and historical financial data
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports
• Track performance against budget and forecast
• Support annual budgeting and revenue/expense estimation
• Update financial forecasts based on market conditions
• Compare actual results vs. budget/forecast and identify trends
• Build financial models in Excel and conduct scenario analysis
• Analyze profitability by product, service line, or customer segment
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and support internal/external audits
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of finance experience
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modelling
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking ability
• Good business acumen
• Ability to present financial insights to senior management