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Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.
As a Finance Specialist within the Middle East Office (MEO) Controllership team, you will oversee and manage monthly, quarterly, and yearly activities, including analyses, reports, reconciliations, accounting policy compliance, external statutory compliance.
Additionally, you will coordinate internal audits, assist with external audit requests, and manage ad-hoc analyses and special projects initiated by the Office Finance Director and the Controllership team. Your expertise in researching technical accounting matters will aid in the continuous improvement of both office and firm accounting policies. Lead initiatives aims at enhancing our audit procedures, localization efforts and process flows.
Incorporating design thinking and a mindset of continuous improvement, you will drive change in finance processes and operations by leading selected projects and initiatives. As a thought partner, you will present analyses and reports to office and function leadership to actively influence decision-making. Ensuring compliance with firm policies and statutory guidelines and laws will be a key responsibility, in collaboration with the Finance Transformation team and the Global Finance Operations team to simplify end-to-end workflows and processes.
You’ll be based in one of the Middle East locations and report into the MEO Director of Finance. You will provide overall on-the-ground leadership for Finance team members located in the office, leading a team of (Senior) Analysts.
You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:
- Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
- A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
- Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.