Financial Analyst

Ounass; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury e-commerce firm in Dubai is looking for a Finance Analyst to manage financial performance. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, CA qualification, and experience with SAP. Join a fast-growing team in a collaborative environment with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of relevant experience in finance.
• Experience in international accounting practices.
• Familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets preparation and presentation.
• Ensure tax compliance for timely return filings.
• Monitor internal/external payments for approval.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Strong Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Passionate about fashion and technology? Join the coolest e-commerce team in the Middle East at Ounass! As the definitive home of luxury, we offer everything from fashion to beauty, watches, home, and jewelry, serving Middle Eastern customers with unparalleled style. Our culture fosters success, prioritizing customer and employee satisfaction. Part of the prestigious Al Tayer Group and based in vibrant Dubai, we're a diverse team of 500+ members across the globe, driving innovation and growth together. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

At Ounass, we’re looking for a Finance Analyst to help us understand and manage our financial performance. In this role, you’ll support the team with financial reports, analysis, and insights that guide smart business decisions.
You’ll work on budgeting, forecasting, and tracking company spending, while also making sure our financial processes follow company policies and controls. Your work will help protect company assets, highlight risks, and find ways to improve efficiency and support growth.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide support, service and advise on all financial matters to the company's management, i.e., budgets preparation, and presentation, management accounting, MIS, and all other financial and non-financial reports and statements.
• Liaise with all central and company departments for budgeting and forecasting purposes. Consolidate annual accounts and ensure timely audit of the annual accounts.
• Exercise budgetary controls, accounting, and physical control as per laid down procedures of asset management. Also exercise controls on other purchases and services.
• Ensure tax compliance; return filing for timely basis wherever applicable.
• Ensure proper insurance cover on company's assets in coordination with corporate finance.
• Carry out inventory control functions: like approval of orders, opening of L/Cs, retirement of documents, costing and pricing, insurance, review of inventory aging, etc., to ensure that laid down norms are observed.
• Ensure that credit limit controls and procedures are observed. Review collection and aging of debtors. Advise management on credit limits and provide MIS and exception reporting.
• Monitor internal/external payments on a timely basis and exercise internal controls so that payments are made as per the approved terms for goods and services supplied. Exercise controls on other purchases and services.
• Ensure that all accounting entries are incorporated in the company accounts after they have been approved as per the schedule of authority. Keep accounts up to date to reflect all transactions, including reconciliations with bankers, debtors, creditors, and group companies.
• Monitor bank balances against facilities to ensure that the company operates within the approved facilities. Project cash flows and advise appropriate authorities in case of likely shortfall. Ensure controls are exercised in cash collections, cash held, and banking.
• Forecast foreign exchange requirements and communicate to HO Finance, advising on any necessary changes.
• Review monthly and annual closing activities in accordance with corporate policies and IFRS, ensuring timely submission of management reports.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 4 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) – mandatory.
• Experience in international accounting practices, and must have used SAP as the ERP system.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial systems.
• Familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify key insights.
• Strong numerical, research, and analytical skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

What’s in It for You?

• Be part of a fast-growing luxury e-commerce leader in the Middle East.
• Work in a highly collaborative, data-driven environment.
• Opportunities for growth and career development in digital analytics and business intelligence.