Finance Systems Analyst

RAKBANK; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in the UAE seeks an Analyst – Finance Systems responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The role includes conducting UAT for system changes, managing GL reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and have 3–5 years of experience in a large organization. A competitive salary and professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Access to cutting-edge tools

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a large organization (turnover AED 500m+).
• Must be a UAE National.

Responsibilities

• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for finance system changes.
• Monitor and manage General Ledger (GL) reconciliations across multiple systems.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and audit requirements.
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Decision-making skills

Understanding of banking products

Financial controls expertise

UAT execution

Knowledge of financial systems

Automation and reporting skills

Education

Chartered Accountant or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Job description

About the Role:

The Analyst – Finance Systems is responsible for supporting finance system controls, subsystem reconciliations, and system enhancements from an accounting and finance perspective. The role focuses on ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial data across multiple banking and finance systems, while driving automation and process improvements.

The role works closely with Finance leadership, IT, Project Management, Risk, Operations, and Internal Audit to strengthen finance governance and system controls.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for finance and accounting system changes, including in‑house and IT/PMO‑led projects
• Create, review, and validate Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) for finance system enhancements
• Analyse production issues, replicate them in UAT environments, and coordinate resolution with IT and relevant teams
• Manage and maintain comprehensive finance sign‑off documentation with proper version control
• Monitor and manage General Ledger (GL) reconciliations across multiple systems (e.g., Finacle, Flexcube, RLS, Prime, Exim Bills, AMS)
• Prepare and submit reconciliation reports and summaries to the Head of Finance and CFO
• Identify, investigate, and resolve reconciliation differences, including preparing correction entries where applicable
• Design and enhance trial balance and reconciliation reports based on monthly review feedback
• Ensure balance sheet accuracy through timely substantiation, reconciliation, and control of all subsystems
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure financial data accuracy and reliability
• Strengthen finance governance and controls within subsystem reconciliation processes
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, internal policies, and audit requirements
• Develop and maintain clear documentation for financial control procedures
• Identify financial risks, assess their impact, and implement mitigation strategies
• Leverage automation, analytics, and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to improve monitoring, reporting, and controls
• Support investigations, corrective actions, and stakeholder reporting for financial irregularities

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong understanding of banking products, accounting principles, financial controls, and finance systems
• Ability to analyse end‑to‑end business scenarios and propose effective system and non‑system solutions
• Proven experience working with finance systems, reconciliations, and regulatory‑driven environments
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders across Finance, IT, Risk, Operations, PMO, and Audit
• Ability to work under pressure in a complex, fast‑paced environment with tight timelines
• Chartered Accountant or strong accounting/controls background
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in a large organization (turnover AED 500m+)
• Experience working in banking or large financial services environments
• Must be a UAE National

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound decision‑making and judgment within defined frameworks
• Ability to handle complexity and competing priorities
• Accounting and financial controls expertise
• Banking systems and products knowledge
• Subsystem and GL reconciliation experience
• UAT execution and BRD documentation
• Automation, Power BI, and reporting/dashboarding skills

What You’ll Gain:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A supportive and collaborative work culture
• Access to cutting‑edge tools and technologies