Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, with 4-8 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, reporting, or management accounting. Strong hands-on experience in P&L and balance sheet analysis, a good understanding of IFRS, and experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis are mandatory. Advanced MS Excel skills and strong communication and analytical skills are also required.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Accounting & Audit
Company Industry
Finance, Investment & Asset Management
Job summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical financial analyst to support financial reporting, analysis, and business decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in P&L and balance sheet analysis, financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, and IFRS standards. Experience within the banking or financial services sector is highly desirable.
Key responsibilities
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Perform detailed P&L and balance sheet analysis, identifying key variances and trends.
Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with IFRS and applicable accounting standards.
Prepare management reports, financial dashboards, and analytical insights for senior stakeholders.
Investigate financial variances and provide clear explanations and recommendations.
Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
Review financial data and perform reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Collaborate with finance, accounting, risk, operations, and business teams to gather and validate financial information.
Assist with financial modelling and scenario analysis to support business decisions.
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
Support internal and external audit requirements as needed.
Requirements
Mandatory requirements
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline.
4–8 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, reporting, or management accounting.
Strong hands-on experience in P&L and balance sheet analysis.
Good understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles.
Experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Advanced MS Excel skills, including financial analysis and reporting.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred experience
Prior experience in banking, financial services, or other regulated financial institutions.
Exposure to banking products, financial operations, or regulatory reporting.
Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, or BI platforms.
Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CMA, CPA, or CFA is an advantage.
Skills: Financial analysis | P&L analysis | Balance sheet analysis | Financial reporting | IFRS | Budgeting & forecasting | Variance analysis | Financial modelling | Reconciliation | Excel | Banking & financial services
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