Finance Associate - UAE National

Key Responsibility Areas:

Depending on the assigned Finance function, responsibilities may include:

• Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and closing activities.

• Analyze financial results, trends, variances, costs, and business performance.

• Support preparation of management reports, dashboards, and financial presentations.

• Assist Finance teams with accounting, reconciliations, financial controls, and reporting requirements.

• Work with business and functional teams to collect, validate, and analyze financial information.

• Support commercial and operational Finance activities, including profitability and cost analysis.

• Contribute to process improvement, automation, and Finance transformation initiatives.

• Maintain accurate financial data and documentation in line with company policies and governance requirements.

• Support compliance with relevant internal controls, accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in cross-functional projects and other Finance initiatives based on business needs.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Open to fresh graduates and candidates with relevant early-career Finance experience.

• Good analytical and numerical skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with financial data.

• Good communication and stakeholder-management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Interest in developing a long-term career within Finance.

• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. • English proficiency; Arabic is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

The following would be an advantage but are not mandatory:

• Internship or previous experience within Finance, Accounting, Audit, Banking, or a related field.

• Exposure to ERP or financial systems.

• Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or accounting principles.

• Professional qualifications or progress toward qualifications such as ACCA, CMA, CPA, or CFA.