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.