Financial Analyst
- Employer
- Arab Monetary Fund
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Salary
- Will be informed at a later stage
- Closing date
- Oct 3, 2024
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- Job Function
- Accounting/Audit/Tax
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
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Key Accountability Areas
Key Activities
Financial Analysis & Modeling
Financial Reporting
Strategic Planning, Risk Management, and Decision Support
Business Process Management
People Management
Stakeholder Management
Additional Duties
Knowledge and Experience
Education and Certifications
Key Activities
Financial Analysis & Modeling
- Gather and analyze financial data from various sources, including internal systems, market research, and industry reports.
- Build and maintain financial models to forecast future performance, assess investment opportunities, and evaluate potential risks.
- Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual and budgeted results and provide explanations for these variances.
- Perform sensitivity analysis to evaluate the impact of different variables on financial outcomes.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management, including profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Analyze and summarize financial results and present key findings to stakeholders to support strategy development and execution decisions.
- Support in the preparation of financial statements in line with regulatory and internal standards.
- Prepare financial analysis to support pricing strategies, product profitability assessments, and market entry strategies.
Strategic Planning, Risk Management, and Decision Support
- Support in the financial planning and budgeting in line with the overall business plan.
- Provide financial insights and analysis for strategic initiatives, new projects, and investments opportunities.
- Conduct financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.
- Develop scenario analysis and financial risk assessments to evaluate the potential impact of business decisions, including various pricing structures,
- Develop and recommend risk mitigation plans to safeguard the company's financial health.
- Benchmark company performance against competitors and industry standards and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Prepare and update regular forecasts based on actual performance and market conditions.
- Analyze industry trends, economic data, and competitor performance to support decision-making and strategic planning.
Business Process Management
- Ensure adherence to professional accounting standards (IFRS and International Accounting Standards).
- Contribute to policy improvements, procedural implementations, and controls within the Division.
- Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in systems, processes, and practices through cost optimization and margin-improvement opportunities Conduct day-to-day activities in accordance with the stipulated policies and procedures.
- Provide recommendations for enhancing the division's process manual to the direct supervisor.
People Management
- Guide and assist the team in performing their operations according to set policies and procedures.
- Set financial performance targets, provide support, evaluate performance, and offer regular feedback.
- Promote a high-performance work environment and support a performance-based culture.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the Division.
- Gain insights into local market developments and leverage them to enhance stakeholder management.
Additional Duties
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by management
Knowledge and Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in finance, financial modeling, accounting, or a related field within the financial services sector
- Experience in cross-border payments and FX are preferred
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in, finance, accounting, or a related field
- CMA, CPA, ACCA, or any relevant professional qualification are preferred
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