Economist jobs in United Arab Emirates

Our client is a forward-thinking investment firm based in Dubai, UAE, specializing in commercial enterprises and management. They focus on identifying and supporting high-potential businesses, providing strategic investment, and offering expert management services to drive growth and long‑term success.

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Department Head

Languages: Russian native, English professional

The advanced-level Economist is responsible for comprehensive management and control of the economic aspects of oil and petroleum product transactions, including maintaining full transaction records, calculating associated costs, and preparing P&L reports. The primary goal is to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial calculations, timely reconciliation of accounts receivable and payable with counterparties, and financial analysis of each deal.

The Economist works with large volumes of data, performs analytical work, creates data structures for further analysis, and provides key data to support decision-making. This role requires a high level of knowledge in managerial accounting, the specifics of oil transactions, and the ability to adapt effectively to changes in market conditions and regulatory frameworks. The jobs objective is to ensure optimal management of the economic aspects of transactions and improve the efficiency of financial processes in a fast‑paced and high‑pressure work environment.

• Maintain full transaction records.
• Manage associated costs for each transaction.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and payable with counterparties.
• Prepare P&L reports for each transaction.

• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience in calculating transaction economics.
• Understanding of the specifics of oil and petroleum product transactions.
• Understanding of accounting and managerial accounting principles.
• Ability to work with large data sets, analyze and create data structures.
• Proficiency in mathematical and analytical tools.
• Ability to work under high pressure and in stressful conditions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Ability to adapt to changes in market conditions and regulatory frameworks.
• Willingness to work overtime.

• Higher education in the field of economic analysis or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar field.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
• Advanced proficiency in 1C.

• Stress resilience.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a multitasking environment.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and market trends.
• Ability to find solutions in non-standard situations.
• Willingness to learn.
• High motivation for acquiring professional knowledge and development.
• Strong self-organization skills.
• Ability to efficiently process large volumes of information.
• Attention to detail in working with data and a structured approach to tasks.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• High level of personal responsibility and integrity.

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday.
• Salary: Competitive, based on experience.
• Additional Benefits: Health insurance.