Intern - Finance

Job description / Role

Quest Search & Selection is an international award-winning Recruitment and Media business.

With our offices based in Dubai and London, this is an exciting time for the business. The business has seen excelled growth in existing and new areas & are keen to secure the right talent to continue this growth and gaining more marketshare.

Finance Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience in financial operations, reporting, and analysis. This would be a 3-6 month internship/ placement.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist in financial data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.
* Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
* Work with financial models and spreadsheets to analyse business performance.
* Assist in budget tracking, forecasting, and expense analysis.
* Conduct research on financial trends, competitor analysis, and industry benchmarks.
* Help prepare financial presentations and reports for management.
* Collaborate with different departments to ensure accurate financial records.
* Support internal audits and compliance-related tasks.
* Assist with invoice processing, payments, and accounts reconciliation

BENEFITS:

* Gain practical work experience and hands-on learning.
* Engage in projects and challenges to enhance your understanding.
* Flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement.
* Potential for extension based on performance.

REPORTING AND DIMENSION:

* Position reports to Managing Director.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Working Hours: The role is either full-time or 25 hours per week; depending on your availability if you are studying.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

* Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
* Must possess a valid UAE residence visa.
* Sector preference company / agency / business services.
* Strong analytical and numerical skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks) is a plus.
* Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.