Finance Trainee

DNV GL; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV GL is launching a Finance Trainee rotational development programme in the UAE to build a strong finance foundation. The three rotations cover Maritime, Energy Systems, and GSS Finance, exposing you to financial processes, reporting, and stakeholder management.

You will work with local and global stakeholders, supporting day-to-day finance activities and contributing to process improvements across functions.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of basic accounting and finance principles.
• Excellent English skills written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day finance activities across the assigned department.
• Assist with invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Support the preparation of financial reports, analysis and management information.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support internal and external audits with relevant documentation.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting / Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Office 365

Job description

The Finance Trainee will join DNV s Finance function and participate in a structured rotational development Programme designed to provide broad exposure to finance activities across the business The trainee will complete three rotations across Maritime Energy Systems and GSS Finance gaining practical experience in financial processes business partnering reporting systems and stakeholder management The role is designed to build a strong foundation in finance while developing an understanding of how finance supports DNV s different business areas and enables effective business performance

Key Responsibilities

General Finance ResponsibilitiesDuring the Programme

• Support day-to-day finance activities across the assigned department
• Assist with invoicing accounts receivable accounts payable reconciliations reporting and other finance processes depending on the rotation
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation in accordance with DNV policies and procedures
• Support the preparation of financial reports analysis and management information
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation and information
• Work with local regional and global stakeholders across Finance and the wider business
• Use DNV finance and business applications to support financial processes and reporting
• Assist in identifying process improvements and opportunities to improve efficiency data quality and customer service
• Participate in finance projects improvement initiatives and other ad hoc activities

Rotational Development Programme

Rotation 1 Maritime Finance

The trainee will gain exposure to finance activities supporting the Maritime business including Understanding the financial processes supporting Maritime operations Supporting invoicing and accounts receivable activities Assisting with customer account reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies Supporting advance invoicing and prepayment processes Coordinating with operations Key Account Managers surveyors invoicing teams and customers Supporting customer follow-up and collection activities Preparing and analysing financial information and ageing reports Learning how finance supports the commercial and operational activities of the Maritime business

Rotation 2 Energy Systems Finance

The trainee will gain exposure to finance activities supporting the Energy Systems business including Supporting financial administration reporting and analysis Assisting with invoicing reconciliations and financial follow-up Supporting project and business-related financial activities Working with operational and commercial stakeholders to understand financial requirements Assisting with month-end and year-end closing activities Supporting reporting and analysis to help monitor business performance Developing an understanding of financial processes within a project and service-oriented business environment Participating in process improvement initiatives

Rotation 3 GSS Finance

The trainee will gain broader exposure to the Global Shared Services Finance environment including Supporting regional and global finance processes Gaining exposure to accounts receivable accounts payable general accounting and other relevant finance activities Supporting financial reporting reconciliations and data analysis Assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes Working with finance systems and digital tools used across DNV Supporting internal controls compliance and audit activities Collaborating with finance colleagues across different countries and functions Identifying opportunities for process standardisation automation and continuous improvement Systems amp Digital Tools

Systems amp Digital Tools

Depending on the rotation the trainee may gain exposure to DNV applications and finance systems including OracleSalesforcePower BIBaswareOnguardNPSHelixMicrosoft Office including Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook and Teams

About GSS

As the internal support organization for DNV and DNV owned companies we deliver shared services within Human Resources Finance IT and Real Estate amp Procurement to DNV globally Our mission is to enable DNV to grow succeed with its business goals and improve competitiveness Customer experience is at the core of everything we do GSS is responsible for many of the tools processes and daily routines that create the backbone of DNV

Requirements

Bachelor s degree or equivalent in Finance Accounting Business Administration Economics or a related discipline Recent graduate or early-career candidate with an interest in developing a career in Finance Strong numerical and analytical skills Good understanding of basic accounting and finance principles Good knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel Excellent English skills both written and verbal Arabic language skills are an advantage Interest in working with financial systems data and digital tools Previous internship project or work experience in Finance or Accounting is an advantage but not essential Personal Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills Positive attitude and customer-focused mindset Self-driven proactive and willing to take initiative Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Good problem-solving and analytical skills Good time management and ability to manage multiple priorities Willingness to learn adapt and work across different teams and business areas Open-minded and curious with an interest in understanding how Finance supports business performance Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment Bachelor s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.Recent graduate or early-career candidate with an interest in developing a career in Finance.Strong numerical and analytical skills.Good understanding of basic accounting and finance principles.Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.Excellent English skills, both written and verbal.Arabic language skills are an advantage.Interest in working with financial systems, data and digital tools.Previous internship, project or work experience in Finance or Accounting is an advantage but not essential.Personal Skills:Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills.Positive attitude and customer-focused mindset.Self-driven, proactive and willing to take initiative.Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.Good problem-solving and analytical skills.Good time management and ability to manage multiple priorities.Willingness to learn, adapt and work across different teams and business areas.Open-minded and curious, with an interest in understanding how Finance supports business performance.Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment.