Finance Consultant

Job description / Role

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented Financial Consultant with hands-on experience in bookkeeping, month-end closing, financial statement preparation, and bank reconciliations. The role requires strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to support end-to-end financial processes. Candidates with prior experience in the power or energy sector and exposure to a Big 4 accounting firm will be given preference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records including journal entries, AP/AR, and general ledger functions.
• Execute monthly and yearly closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements including profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Conduct thorough bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including auditors and senior management, to support financial reporting and decision-making.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of financial policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
• Drive process improvements to enhance financial accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

• Professional Qualification: ACCA, CA, or CPA – fully or partially qualified.
• Minimum 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.
• Strong background in consolidation and financial reporting is a must.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and engage with stakeholders at various levels.
• Experience in the power or energy industry will be considered an asset.
• Previous Big 4 experience will add significant value.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.

Salary:
AED 11,000 to 14,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Aswaar Consulting is a professional services firm founded in 2014 and specializing in business and financial advisory. Our key service lines are Assurance, Business Process Outsourcing and Support Services, Tax Compliance, and Corporate Finance.

Our partners come from rich professional backgrounds in the big four audit firms, banking, and the manufacturing industry. Each partner brings decades of expert experience to ensure high-quality advice to our clients.