Specialist Business Finance

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Abu Dhabi seeks a Finance Advisor to support business performance and financial reporting in the Investment Banking sector. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and excel in analytical problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Excel, including macros and VBA scripting, is essential. This full-time role does not offer remote work options and requires excellent communication skills to deliver results effectively under pressure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of capital markets and financial market products.
• Ability to handle large volumes of data efficiently with Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted Finance advisor on business performance.
• Assist in current processes for financial reporting.
• Support team with internal audit to maintain audit standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Accounting / Finance

Tools

Excel Macros

VBA scripting

Power BI

OBIEE

T24

Job description

The CCB & IB Business Finance team comprises of individual functions globally supporting the following products - Global Corporate Finance Transaction Banking Global Markets along with the Coverage function. The unit falls under the Group Finance department and reports to the CFO CIB & International.

Key priorities of this role include:

• Act as a trusted Finance advisor on business performance & strategic issues specific to the business
• Providing world class financial reporting & support services adding value through providing professional independent & objective financial advice which assist in the achievement of business objectives whilst complying with Group policies and standards and external statutory obligations.
• Production of financial & management accounting reporting statements for the functional area of responsibility in line with Group reporting standards whilst maintaining a robust control environment.

The IB Business Finance function is responsible for all finance matters specific to the Investment Banking business including but not limited to; Performance Control Forecasting Budgeting & Strategy. In addition the function provides a key support role to other Group Finance functions; Treasury Central FP&A Tax as well as Financial & Regulatory Reporting.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

This section shall not be customized to reflect accountabilities which may be unique to one role. Please use Section 5 to capture any accountabilities specific to the role which are over and above those mentioned in this section.

Generic Accountability

Business Partnering

• Promote the organizations values and ethics in all activities within the team to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the bank.

Policies Systems Processes & Procedures

• Assist in obtaining Data and implementing controls as part of tactical and strategic solutions for current time-consuming processes with an objective to enhance governance accuracy and efficiency of the output for financial & management reporting.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems processes and practices considering global standards productivity improvement and cost reduction.

Reporting

• Assist in current processes to facilitate management and financial reporting and analysis.

Specific Accountability

• Support functional VP & SVP in relation to Investment Banking Financial New Product Approvals AOV/Financial Control
• Assist with finance related projects / analysis within Corporate and Investment Banking Finance unit.
• Contribute towards and ensure that Finance act as a key business partner for the Coverage business and trusted advisor on business performance and strategic issues helping to drive the business forward
• Provide key inputs where necessary on across business management forums; MIS reviews as well as contribute towards value added commentary and insight specific to Coverage encompassing CIB products where necessary
• Assist with periodic segment/ sector analysis business and customer reviews.
• Perform calculations and computation of Commercial Banking Business & RM Incentives
• Contribute towards the development & rollout of Customer/Segment MIS to support IB globally
• Comprehensive P&L analysis including detailed analysis and interpretation of daily weekly & monthly performance of Coverage.
• Support team with internal audit to ensure a zero unsatisfactory audit environment
• Become an expert on Group Finance systems (Power BI OBIEE One Sumix and T24)
• Support the annual BCP for Corporate & Investment Banking Finance unit.

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Qualifications :

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelors degree in Engineering / Accounting / Finance

Minimum Experience

• Knowledge of capital markets and financial market products
• Ability to navigate and work with large volumes of data efficiently (Excel Macros VBA scripting)
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Enthusiastic and curious to learn
• Proven ability in liaising & dealing with Business Enablement functions Auditors & other internal customers.
• Excellent communication skills with a high degree of personal integrity who can deliver under pressure

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time