Financial Analyst

ruya; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team in Dubai. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate regulatory reporting and financial analysis, supporting the Finance function with month-end controls and compliance. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in Excel and ERP systems to maintain financial models and enhance reporting accuracy. If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to process improvements, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with a focus on financial reporting and compliance.
• Experience with regulatory reporting in the UAE banking sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit regulatory reports in compliance with UAE banking regulations.
• Perform month-end financial control activities including reconciliations and variance analysis.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Excel

Accounting

Regulatory Reporting

Variance Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Certification (e.g., CFA, CPA)

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel-based Financial Models

Job description

The Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing regulatory reporting, financial analysis, audit schedules and perform month-end control activities. The role involves working with Excel-based financial models, posting accounting entries in the ERP system, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in line with internal and external requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and submission of periodic regulatory reports in compliance with UAE banking regulations.
• Post accounting entries for payments, accruals, capitalization and adjustments in the ERP system in accordance with accounting policies after validating source documents and required approvals as per the policy.
• Maintain and update Excel-based financial models, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Perform month-end financial control activities, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and closing tasks.
• Support the Finance team in tracking and managing expense and fixed asset accounting.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather information and resolve issues related to financial transactions.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Finance function to enhance accuracy and efficiency involving creation of reporting dashboards and automations.
• Assist in preparing internal management reports and responding to audit and compliance queries.