Senior Financial Analyst

Overview

This role provides vital financial and payroll assistance to the High Risk Managed Services division. It involves comprehensive financial accounting, reporting, and payroll responsibilities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insightful financial management for the department.

Financial Accounting and Reporting Duties

• Facilitate month-end and year-end closing to adhere to reporting schedules.
• Analyze financial outcomes, highlighting significant variances compared to budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Ensure all income for the HRMS department is accurately recorded and complete.
• Prepare and audit journal entries, accruals, and necessary adjustments.
• Report on realization and profitability of HRMS projects.
• Contribute accurate data and insights to budgeting and forecasting efforts.
• Maintain compliance with IFRS standards and company accounting policies.
• Collaborate with tax, commercial finance, and operations teams on financial and reporting issues.
• Provide advice on financial matters including foreign exchange (FX) and taxation.

Payroll Responsibilities

• Review monthly expatriate payroll, validating consistency with HR data and correct calculation and booking.
• Ensure documentation for new hires, departures, and contract changes is properly maintained.
• Possess a solid understanding of DIFC Employment Law and Iraqi personal tax computations.
• Support resolution of payroll inquiries and challenges.

General Responsibilities

• Deliver ad hoc financial support to the HRMS department and its Executive Committee when required.
• Assist with requirements for new legal entity setups and business expansions.
• Support local statutory and group reporting obligations.
• Participate in internal and external audits as needed.
• Identify and implement improvements in reporting processes, automation, and financial controls.
• Support the Financial Controller and Regional Finance Director in their duties.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven management accounting experience.
• Background in analytical accounting roles.
• Skilled in preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Part-qualified status in a recognized accounting certification is essential.
• Preferred experience includes financial support in consulting, commercial support including pricing, audit exposure, global business environments, and statutory accounting.

Competencies and Behaviours

• Proactively tackles issues within own responsibilities and escalates when appropriate.
• Creatively approaches challenges and encourages similar innovation in others.
• Applies knowledge effectively to provide tailored client solutions and sound decisions.
• Demonstrates commitment to surpassing objectives aligned with strategic plans.
• Utilizes experience to make informed judgements and support colleagues.
• Focuses on delivering卓 exceptional client service.
• Understands broader business priorities and aligns contributions accordingly.
• Exhibits global awareness, considering cross-regional impacts and building networks.
• Recommends and implements efficiencies to optimize costs and improve margins.
• Adapts well to dynamic environments and evolving demands.
• Communicates clearly while fostering constructive relationships and influence.
• Embody company values including Integrity and Ethics, Teamwork, Commitment to People, and Professional Excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive and transparent compensation and benefits package outlined during job offer.
• Private medical insurance coverage.
• Annual housing allowance provision.
• Mandatory monthly employer contributions to DIFC Employment Workplace Saving Scheme.
• Commitment to equal opportunity employment and diversity throughout recruitment.