Senior Analyst- Model Audit

Gridlines; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Access to cutting-edge financial modelling tools

Significant professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Gridlines, a financial modelling consultancy in Dubai, is seeking an experienced model audit professional. You will analyze and review complex financial models, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and a degree in a numerate discipline. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a financial analysis role within a recognized advisory practice or large corporate.
• Strong analytical skills and foundation in building financial models using Excel.
• A good appreciation of accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support financial model audit assignments ensuring accuracy and compliance with client expectations.
• Identify modelling errors through software checks and parallel model development.
• Contribute to the development of financial modelling methodologies and tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling in Excel

Understanding of accounting concepts

Project Finance concepts

Collaboration

Drive and Innovation

Education

Degree in a numerate discipline

Postgraduate in accounting or finance

Tools

FAST financial modeling standard

Job description

Company

Gridlines is a rapidly growing financial modelling consultancy practice. We transform 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 analyze and review complex financial models, ensuring they are robust and reliable.

Operations

• Support financial model audit assignments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with both client expectations and industry standards
• Use a combination of software checks and parallel model development to identify modelling errors
• 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
• Assist in developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective project delivery

People

• 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

Key Skills and Qualifications

• We hire exceptional individuals who can demonstrate our core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a financial analysis role within a recognized advisory practice or large corporate setting
• A good appreciation of accounting concepts
• An understanding of Project Finance concepts
• Strong analytical skills with a foundation 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

Benefits

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.