Finance Intern - UAE National

Thales; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 25,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Dubai is seeking a Finance Intern to support financial operations. This role is perfect for those early in their finance careers, assisting with financial reporting, budgeting, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should hold a degree in Finance or a related field, and possess strong analytical skills. Join us for a career with flexibility and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate cost allocation and financial data integrity.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and documentation.
• Support senior controllers and finance managers with ad-hoc financial analysis and projects.

Skills

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Job description

Job Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About Thales

Thales is a global business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow possible. Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years and today has over 300 employees. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro, the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250,000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions, cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabi's airport.

Job Objective

The Finance Intern supports the finance team in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and assisting in budgeting and forecasting processes. This role is ideal for a finance professional at an early stage in their career, looking to develop accounting and financial controlling skills in a corporate environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate cost allocation and financial data integrity.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and documentation.
• Support senior controllers and finance managers with ad-hoc financial analysis and projects.

Work Experience Requirements

Basic understanding of accounting principles and finance processes.

Qualification, Certification & Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About Thales Careers

At Thales we provide careers, not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!