Associate, Finance

Job description / Role

Our client is a privately owned oil and gas company headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, with a long heritage, having begun operations in 1971. They were the first regional, independent, privately owned petroleum company to be involved in every stage of the oil and gas production process from exploration to refining and sales.

The company’s philosophy is built around innovation and sustainability with an emphasis on technical excellence and safety. Their current focus is upon energy opportunities in the Middle East and they are intimately familiar with business in this region. Success in this industry is not merely a function of being technically, commercially and financially sound, it also requires an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the cultural and social context within which business is conducted. In addition, their powerful network of relationships, both across the region and globally, provides it with distinct operational advantages.

Such is the success our client is enjoying right now they are looking to employ an Associate, Finance as soon as possible.

This position will involve:
- the raising of finance for upstream oil and gas projects and corporate/asset acquisitions.
- analysing and assessing company-related investments.
- research, analysis and financial modelling
- assisting in the preparation of detailed presentations, documents and reports for senior management

Requirements

- Previous experience in the upstream oil and gas industry is mandatory. Candidates without this will not be considered
- Investment bank analyst training and a solid grounding in accounting, corporate finance, valuation and knowledge of securities and financial markets
- Knowledge and experience of project and corporate finance to company activities and projects
- Ability to work closely with other parts of the Company (e.g. legal and upstream teams)
- Experience of liaising with external parties (such as banks, lawyers, consultants)
- Expertise in conducting high quality research into markets and companies.
- Preparation of reports, research papers, strategic analysis and presentations of a sufficiently high standard to assist in decision making by senior management and external parties.
- Financial modelling
- Ability to build and maintain complex financial models (in Excel and other appropriate software packages) to assist on-going projects with minimal supervision
- Identification of legal requirements and Government reporting regulations affecting the company’s financial strategies and ensuring compliance with regulations and the overall Group Financial policy.
- Strong team player and obvious supporter of the Company and its events.
- Continuous improvement of position and professional reputation in the UAE
- Conduct regular research and studies to enhance industry knowledge by attending work related conferences particularly within the Energy Sector as well as attending relevant seminars on Finance, Legal, Industry and work related subjects.

About the Company

KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"

Who we are:

Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

What we do:

Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

Why Us:

The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.