Finance Associate

Fort Financial Advisor LLC; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Financial Advisor LLC is seeking a finance professional in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE to manage accounts payable and receivable, prepare journal entries for month-end close, and support budgeting and forecasting efforts. The role requires 2–3 years of progressive finance experience and a degree in Finance or Accounting.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, experience with variance explanations, and a track record of improving cost efficiency across projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA are highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Proven experience within the specified industry sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and accurate cash collection.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures by preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Support budget preparation and financial forecasting activities, providing data analysis and variance explanations.
• Conduct financial analysis on various projects and initiatives, identifying key trends and recommending cost-saving measures.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Job description

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and accurate cash collection.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures by preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Support budget preparation and financial forecasting activities, providing data analysis and variance explanations.
• Conduct financial analysis on various projects and initiatives, identifying key trends and recommending cost‑saving measures.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA are highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Proven experience within the [Specify Industry, e.g., Tech, Healthcare, Manufacturing] sector.