Junior IT Finance Coordinator

MTS Globe; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the luxury travel sector seeks a finance professional to enhance processes and support project implementation. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and effective communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Join a dynamic environment that values innovation and aims for excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant fields is essential.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.
• IT affinity and strong analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate finance processes to stakeholders effectively.
• Drive digitization and streamline workflows.
• Review back-office processes and propose optimizations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Customer service

Solution-oriented mindset

Team player

Education

Degree in Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

MS Office products

Job description

An organization built on professionalism, extensive experience, and guest-centricity, Desert Gate was the long-sought dream of a visionary who established the company in 2004 as a supplier of the local needs of top-level tour operators in the UAE. Today, it is a full-fledged premium DMC, serving the seven emirates of the UAE, Oman, the Maldives, and its newest destinations Qatar and Mauritius. Over the years, the company has been recognised and rewarded for its innovative approach to product design as well as providing top notch service to its guests.

With a solid financial base complemented by a well-proven, reliable top management boasting 75 years of combined experience in the travel industry, Desert Gate envisions becoming the number one luxury travel group in the Gulf region, with a plan to expand its services to other destinations that are culturally connected to its home market.

Desert Gate is part of the MTS Globe group ( www.mtsglobe.com ) and through that partnership has access to the best-in-class technology and cleanest XML feed in the industry. Also, as a traditional DMC, Desert Gate has all you can expect from a first-rate ground handler, such as excellent contracting, creative excursions, and superior in-resort service levels.

Responsibilities:

1. Help to effectively communicate Finance processes to cross-functional team members and stakeholders.
2. Stay current with system changes, updates, and automations.
3. Ensure internal processes meet company group best practices.
4. Drive digitization and streamline workflows.
5. Perform trainings and manage internal requirements from our Destination offices.
6. Diagnose and resolve Finance application issues or escalate when necessary.
7. Review finance and back-office processes regularly and propose optimizations.
8. Collaborate on project implementation and expansion support.
9. Focus on Finance-driven processes and automations.
10. Maintain fluent communication with our Shared Service Centre teams.
11. Manage the database of providers, clients, payment details, and terms.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Business Intelligence, or related fields.
• IT affinity.
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus.
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and related MS Office products.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Solution-oriented and goal-oriented mindset.
• Team player.