Manager- Model Audit

Gridlines; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge modelling tools

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Gridlines, a rapidly growing financial modelling consultancy in Dubai, seeks an experienced model audit professional to lead audits and portfolio management. You will analyse complex financial models, ensure robustness, and drive improvements across methodologies and tools.

The role involves leading a team, training juniors, and engaging with clients to communicate findings and build relationships while developing in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevent experience in a financial role within a recognized advisory practice or large corporate setting.
• Good understanding of accounting concepts; accounting qualification beneficial.
• In-depth understanding of Project Finance concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Lead model audit assignments ensuring models are arithmetically and commercially correct.
• Manage a portfolio of active assignments and develop project plans, timelines, and resources.
• Review commercial documentation and reflect it accurately in the financial model.
• Prepare comprehensive model documentation detailing assumptions, methodologies, and results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel modelling

Remote teamwork

Communication

Education

Numerate degree

Postgraduate finance/accounting beneficial

Tools

FAST modeling standard

Financial modelling tools

Job description

Company: Gridlines

Gridlines is a rapidly growing financial modelling consultancy practice. We are transforming the world of financial modelling, helping our clients to make

complex financial decisions quickly and with confidence.

We love to work with exciting clients that are making a big impact on the world around us, helping to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges.

We plan to continue our rapid expansion and are looking for the brightest and best talent to join us on this journey.

Role:

We are seeking an experienced model audit professional that is passionate about financial modelling and driven by growth.

You will work with a team of modelling professionals to analyse and review complex financial models, ensuring they are robust and reliable.

Operations:

• Managing a portfolio of active assignments
• Lead model audit assignments, ensuring models are arithmetically and commercially correct.
• Use a combination of software checks and parallel model development to identify modelling errors.
• Review and interpret commercial documentation and ensure it is reflected accurately in the financial model.
• Take ownership of specific assignments and projects, demonstrating initiative and dedication to achieving high-quality outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of our financial modelling methodologies and tools, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Prepare comprehensive model documentation detailing assumptions, methodologies, and results.
• Maintain meticulous records of modelling processes and methodologies to uphold our high standards and ensure consistency.
• Lead in developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.

People:

• Lead a team of model audit professionals
• Train, motivate and manage junior team members on assignments
• Collaborate closely with team members, learning and contributing to assignments.
• Communicate model findings and insights effectively to clients and internal teams.
• Simplify complex financial model issues to make them understandable for non-technical stakeholders.

Growth:

• Supporting in the business development and growth ambitions of a key sector of the business
• Lead in the development of client pitches
• Lead client calls and build client relationships

Key Skills and Qualifications

• We hire exceptional individuals who can demonstrate our core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.
• [4-6] years of relevent experience in a financial role within a recognized advisory practice or large corporate setting.
• A good appreciation of accounting concepts, an accounting qualification beneficial
• An in-depth understanding of Project Finance concepts
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in building and operating financial models using Excel.
• Degree qualified in a numerate discipline, with a postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance beneficial.
• Experience with the FAST financial modeling standard is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team

• A competitive base salary with flexible working arrangements, including a mixture of office-based, working from home, and working on client sites.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development as we expand.
• Access to cutting-edge financial modelling tools and resources.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture