Finance Trainee (UAE Nationals Only)

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV Germany Holding GmbH invites applications for a Finance Trainee position within a structured rotational development programme. The role offers three rotations across Maritime, Energy Systems and GSS Finance to build a strong foundation in finance, partnering, reporting and systems.

The trainee will develop practical experience in financial processes, data management and stakeholder engagement while supporting business performance across DNV's diverse sectors.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 Responsibilities

During the Programme, the Finance Trainee will:

• 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 & Digital Tools

Depending on the rotation, the trainee may gain exposure to DNV applications and finance systems, including:

• Oracle
• Salesforce
• Power BI
• Basware
• Onguard
• NPS
• Helix
• Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams