Financial Consultant - 1 Year Contract

We are seeking a Financial Consultant with 4–6 years of experience in finance advisory, accounting, or financial operations , ideally gained in Big 4 or Tier-2 consulting environments. The role supports client engagements across reconciliations, financial reporting, revenue validation, compliance activities, risk tracking, and financial data analysis .

The ideal candidate is analytically strong, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in fast-paced finance environments. They will collaborate with senior consultants, support monthly closing cycles, and contribute to process improvements and financial accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations Support

• Perform balance sheet, bank, and intercompany reconciliations .
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities .
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and assist in GL reviews.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Support the preparation of financial statements , management reports, and variance analysis.
• Conduct financial data analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
• Assist with KPI dashboards, working capital analysis, and reporting packs.

Revenue Assurance & Validation

• Perform revenue checks , validation testing, and reconciliation of revenue-related records.
• Support margin analysis and revenue leakage assessments under senior guidance.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Conduct controls testing , documentation, and compliance checks.
• Support the creation of SOPs, process maps, and policies.
• Track and follow up on audit findings and risk logs.

Risk Monitoring & Issue Tracking

• Maintain and update risk registers , issue logs, and action trackers.
• Assist in identifying potential operational and financial risks.

Project Support & Client Interaction

• Assist with day‑to‑day consulting activities, workshops, and stakeholder coordination.
• Prepare deliverables, reports, and client-ready documentation.
• Work closely with senior consultants to support engagement execution.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (mandatory).
• 4–6 years of experience in:
• Accounting
• Financial operations
• Financial advisory or audit
• Preferably within Big 4 or Tier‑2 consulting firms
• Strong experience in:
• Reconciliations
• Reporting support
• Revenue validation
• Financial analysis
• Risk and compliance tracking
• Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory.
• Progress toward CPA / ACCA / CMA is preferred (completed or in progress).
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft D365) is a plus.
• Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and willingness to learn.