Senior Specialist, Value Assurance & Analytics

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An international financial services provider in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Specialist in Value Assurance & Analytics to ensure the integrity of financial data and oversee financial assurance processes. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of finance experience, strong financial principles understanding, and proficiency in analytics tools. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement of financial processes.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and costing.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Develop analytics tools for financial insights.
• Collaborate with finance teams to enhance reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or Finance

Tools

Financial software

Job description

JOB PURPOSE :

The Senior Specialist, Value Assurance & Analysis is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data, developing and implementing advanced analytics tools to drive financial insights, and overseeing the financial assurance processes. This role is pivotal in collaborating with finance teams to enhance reporting and forecasting, managing stakeholder relationships, and staying abreast of industry trends to maintain best practices in financial analytics and assurance. The Senior Specialist, Value Assurance & Analytics is dedicated to optimizing financial processes and systems through continuous improvement initiatives, thereby supporting the strategic objectives and financial health of the organization.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Prepare and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Develop and implement analytics tools and methodologies to drive financial insights and support decision-making.
• Examine financial assurance processes, including risk assessments, control activities, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with various finance teams to enhance financial reporting and forecasting capabilities.
• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives to optimize financial processes and systems.
• Review stakeholder relationships, providing clear and actionable financial analytics that support business objectives.
• Analyse industry trends and best practices in financial analytics and assurance.
• Execute advanced analytics tools to support strategic objectives.

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective business objectives.

Budgets

• Provide input for preparation of the Function / Division / Department / Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver business objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Function/ Division/ Department/ Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Function/ Division / Department/ Section in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

5. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Manager, Value Assurance & Analytics

External

• Group Company finance staff as required
• External Consultants, if required

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or Finance.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 10 years of experience in finance or accounting, with value assurance & analysis and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and cost accounting standards.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Detail-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Professional Certifications

• Professional certification such as CPA or CMA is preferred.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• As per the approved competency dictionary

behavioural CompetenciEs:

• As per the approved competency dictionary

WorK Condition:

Physical Effort

Work Environment

• Minimal

• Normal office environment