Finance Business Partner JOB

دائرة الثقافة والسياحة – أبوظبي; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial advice and support to management. This role involves implementing financial controls, preparing detailed financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the organization's success and help shape its financial future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is essential.
• Professional certifications like CA, ACCA, or CPA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement financial management and controls for the department.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports in compliance with standards.
• Ensure timely processing of investment funding requirements.

Skills

Full professional proficiency in English

Bilingual in Arabic

Proficient in MS Office

Strong administrative skills

Self-motivated

Expertise in rebate schemes

Experience in business planning

Finance-related program management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting

Professional Certifications (CA, ACCA, CPA)

Job description

Job Title: Finance Business Partners

Sector: Support Services

Department: Finance

Section: Financial Operations

Direct Manager: Unit Head – Finance Business Partners

Role purpose:

Provide strategic advice to DCT’s management on all financial matters and provide timely recommendations following leading practices and sound financial information. Participate in influencing business decisions to ensure that immediate and long-term implications, opportunities, and risks are fully considered, aligning with DCT’s business plans.

Key responsibilities:

Financial Control

• Implement efficient management of DCT financials for the allocated sector/department through all necessary financial controls, systems, and processes.
• Maintain a robust control and governance environment in line with regulatory requirements and DCT internal policies, ensuring statutory compliance in all systems, processes, and accounting practices.
• Administer approved accounting practices to ensure financial statements and reports accurately reflect account statuses and provide reliable information.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and analyze financial reports for the allocated sector/department, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements in accordance with financial accounting standards.
• Coordinate with payroll, purchase, accounts receivable, payable, ledgers, and reporting systems regularly, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all accounting treatments comply with IFRS and IAS standards and that financial statements are prepared timely as per statutory regulations.

Liquidity Management

• Implement tools and systems to support critical financial decisions and make actionable recommendations to ensure healthy cash flow for the sector.
• Participate in ensuring timely processing and fulfillment of investment funding requirements.

Shared Activities

• Perform other duties related to the role as requested by the direct manager.
• Follow departmental policies, processes, and SOPs to ensure work is controlled and consistent.
• Demonstrate compliance with organizational values and ethics to foster a value-driven culture.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, sustainability, and cost reduction, considering global standards.

Communication and Business Relationships

Internal: Executive Management & Senior & Middle Management

External: Regulators, External Auditors & Consultants

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent.
• Professional Certifications: CA, ACCA, or CPA preferred.

Experience

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or similar roles.

Skills

• Full professional proficiency in English (speaking and writing).
• Bilingual in Arabic is desirable but not mandatory.
• Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to complete work timely.
• Expertise in rebate schemes, preferably familiar with UAE practices.
• Experience in business planning.
• Extensive experience in finance-related program management.

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