Financial Analyst (only SCA-certificated)

Overview

Financial Analyst

Dubai, UAE

Company Overview

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and regulatory reports in line with SCA & IFRS requirements;
• Monitor actual vs. budget performance, assist in forecasting and cash flow planning;
• Analyze business performance, cost structures, and revenue pipelines to deliver data-driven insights to management;
• Prepare and submit UAE VAT and Corporate Tax reports;
• Liaise with regulators, external auditors, and tax authorities during audits, inspections, and reviews;
• Support the preparation of capital adequacy statements where required;
• Develop and maintain management dashboards and KPIs to track financial and operational performance;
• Contribute to pricing strategy, operational modeling, and investment analysis;
• Implement and monitor internal controls and compliance frameworks across all entities;
• Manage day-to-day accounting as accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing;
• Consolidate financial results across subsidiaries in Malaysia, Thailand, South Africa, Cyprus, and Colombia, and prepare group-level reports and variance analyses;
• Ensure all financial records meet audit, compliance, and reporting standards across the group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field;
• Professional certifications such as CFA, ACCA, or CPA are preferred;
• 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, or accounting within financial services or fintech;
• Strong understanding of UAE SCA regulations, IFRS standards, and global financial reporting processes;
• Proven hands-on experience with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance;
• Skilled in financial consolidation, variance analysis, and compliance framework implementation;
• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities with a high attention to accuracy;
• Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• *Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We truly appreciate your interest and understanding.*