Senior Analyst- Model Audit

Gridlines; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy firm located in Dubai is seeking an experienced model audit professional passionate about financial modelling. In this role, you will collaborate with a team to analyze and review complex financial models, ensuring they meet the highest standards. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive team culture. A degree in a numerate discipline and experience with Excel are essential, along with a strong appreciation for accounting concepts.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Flexible working arrangements

Access to cutting-edge financial modelling tools

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a financial analysis role.
• Understanding of accounting and project finance concepts.
• Experience in building and operating financial models.

Responsibilities

• Support financial model audit assignments, ensuring accuracy.
• Identify modelling errors using software checks.
• Prepare comprehensive model documentation and maintain records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drive

Collaboration

Innovation

Excellence

Education

Degree in a numerate discipline

Postgraduate qualification in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

FAST financial modelling standard

Job description

Company

Gridlines is a rapidly growing financial modelling consultancy practice. We 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 seekling 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

• 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 modelling 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