Business/Financial Analyst

Job description / Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional with a fast growing global organization within the energy industry. As a Business/Financial Analyst you will have accounting responsibilities along with performing various financial analyses and managing activities to prepare budgets and forecasts.

Business/Financial Analyst responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Conduct month-end closing entries and transaction bookings; and ensure that finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner
* Responsible for general ledger account analysis and reconciliations so that the financials are reported accurately to management and external stakeholders
* Process and review vendor/supplier invoices and resolve matters related to Accounts Payable
* Process and/or coordinate the payments of vendor/supplier invoices in compliance with the Corporate Policy
* Perform various financial analyses such as reconciliations and variance analysis
* Manage activities to prepare budgets, forecasts and track actual spend metrics such as revenue, expenses (direct cost), etc.
* Research, conduct, prepare, and support with tax compliance and filings
* Develop and maintain contact with customers, local banks, suppliers and other
* Provide reports/data, as needed or required
* Work with local legal and accounting/auditing firms

This role is based in Dubai with a global organization within the energy industry. Candidates that are immediately available are highly recommended to apply.

Requirements

* B.A./B.S; Finance or Accounting
* CPA or CA
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a financial analysis role and project accounting
* Advance level skills with Microsoft Excel & Power Point Skills
* Experience with SAP (FI/CO/MM)
* Experience producing and delivering appropriate communications to senior management
* Experience summarizing results and producing management reports
* Outstanding attention to detail and adherence to project deadlines
* Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team
* Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to "think outside the box" while identifying problems and developing creative solutions

About the Company

Robert Walters is one of the world's largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.

We've helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.