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GBAF Media Publications LLC FZ

Organisation: Global Banking &amp; Finance Review (GBAF Media Publications LLC FZ) Location: Dubai Reports to: Publisher / CEO Department: Editorial &amp; Research GovernanceRole Purpose (Please read carefully before applying)Global Banking &amp; Finance Review is seeking a *Financial Analyst &ndash; Editorial Research &amp; Awards* to support the independent evaluation of financial institutions and corporate organisations for our globally recognised awards programmes.The successful candidate will conduct detailed financial and qualitative research on companies, assess institutional performance, and provide evidence-based recommendations for award consideration. Every recommendation must be supported by documented research and align with GBAF's editorial methodology and governance standards.The role requires analytical thinking, sound judgement, and the ability to make objective decisions based solely on evidence, without influence from commercial interests.Key Responsibilities1. Financial &amp; Corporate Research* Analyse annual reports, financial statements, investor presentations, and public disclosures.* Evaluate company performance using financial and operational metrics.* Research corporate strategy, governance, innovation, customer service, digital transformation, ESG initiatives, and market position.* Monitor regulatory developments, public announcements, and industry news.* Conduct benchmarking against competitors and industry peers.2. Awards Evaluation* Assess organisations against GBAF's editorial award criteria.* Prepare well-documented evaluation reports and scoring recommendations.* Identify organisations that demonstrate exceptional performance, innovation, governance, or customer excellence.* Ensure all recommendations are supported by credible and verifiable evidence.* Maintain consistency across evaluations and award categories.3. Editorial Research* Conduct market and industry research across banking, insurance, fintech, asset management, capital markets, and financial services.* Verify the accuracy of data and supporting evidence.* Identify emerging market trends and outstanding industry achievements.* Maintain research databases and supporting documentation.4. Governance &amp; Integrity* Follow GBAF's editorial methodology and evaluation framework.* Maintain complete independence from commercial, sponsorship, and sales activities.* Ensure confidentiality of research materials and award deliberations.* Document the rationale behind every recommendation for internal review and audit purposes.5. Required Experience*6 months or more of experience in one or more of the following:* Financial Analysis* Equity Research* Investment Research* Corporate Finance* Banking* Credit Analysis* Financial Journalism* Business Research* Management Consulting* Experience analysing financial statements and company performance.* Experience preparing analytical reports and presenting findings.* Experience within the financial services industry is highly desirable.6. Required Skills* Strong financial statement analysis.* Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.* Ability to interpret complex financial and business information.* Strong research and documentation abilities.* High attention to detail.* Excellent written English.* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.* Ability to make objective, evidence-based decisions.* Strong organisational and time management skills.7. Preferred Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.* CFA, ACCA, CA, CPA, FRM, or similar professional qualifications are an advantage.* Knowledge of global banking and financial services is preferred.8. Personal ProfileYou are:* Curious and research-driven.* Objective and unbiased in decision-making.* Comfortable analysing large volumes of information.* Able to defend conclusions with facts and evidence.* Highly organised and detail-oriented.* Ethical, professional, and committed to editorial integrity.* Comfortable working independently while collaborating with editorial teams.9. Success Metrics (KPIs)* High-quality, evidence-based research reports.* Accurate and consistent company evaluations.* Well-documented award recommendations.* Timely completion of research assignments.* Zero factual inaccuracies in published assessments.* Consistent application of GBAF's editorial methodology.* Increased credibility and trust in GBAF's awards programme.10. Why Join Us?At Global Banking &amp; Finance Review, you will play a key role in maintaining the credibility of one of the world's leading financial awards programmes. Your work will directly influence the recognition of outstanding institutions across banking, insurance, fintech, capital markets, and financial services worldwide.Preference : Own visa*Job Type:* Full-timePay: AED3,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Financial Analyst – Editorial Research & Awards

Berkeley me

Senior Finance AnalystLocation: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (In-Person) Employment Type: Full-TimeCompany OverviewBerkeley Middle East is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Finance Analyst to support strategic financial planning and business decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and identifying opportunities to improve financial efficiency. This role requires a highly analytical professional with strong commercial acumen and the ability to transform financial data into actionable business insights.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare financial models, forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.</li><li>Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability.</li><li>Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.</li><li>Monitor key financial metrics and identify trends affecting business performance.</li><li>Support strategic planning, business cases, and investment analysis.</li><li>Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational and financial objectives.</li><li>Assist with audits, compliance requirements, and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Provide senior management with data-driven financial insights for decision-making.</li></ul>Required Skills<ul><li>Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, and data analysis.</li><li>Knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting standards, and corporate finance principles.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.</li><li>Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation abilities.</li><li>High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul>Preferred Experience<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master's degree is an advantage).</li><li>Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIMA, or CFA is highly preferred.</li><li>Minimum 5&ndash;7 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or corporate finance.</li><li>Experience working within multinational organizations or diversified business groups is preferred.</li><li>Proven ability to provide strategic financial insights that support business growth.</li></ul>Why Join Berkeley Middle East?<ul><li>Join a growing international organization with exciting career opportunities.</li><li>Work on strategic financial projects that directly influence business success.</li><li>Collaborate with experienced professionals in a dynamic and innovative environment.</li><li>Enjoy continuous learning, professional development, and long-term career growth.</li></ul>Apply NowInterested candidates are invited to submit their application through our careers portal:https://berkeleyme.com/apply-for-jobs/Work Location: In person

Senior Finance Analyst

Confidential

Introduction:  We are a leading UAE retail company representing a portfolio of premium sports, lifestyle, and consumer brands. We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Analyst to join our finance team. We are known for our commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, and we offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make a meaningful business impact. The Senior Finance Analyst will play a key role in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will provide actionable financial insights that support sustainable growth, improve business performance, and influence key commercial decisions. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Build and maintain the annual and monthly budget &amp; rolling forecast plans by channel, brand and store across Retail, Wholesale and E-commerce.</li><li>Track the business plans against the Budget/Forecast and identify risks and opportunities.</li><li>Work with the accounting team through month-end close on accruals and analytical review.</li><li>Own the monthly management reporting pack: P&amp;L by channel, brand and store, with variances against budget, forecast and last year.</li><li>Prepare the PowerPoint decks for business reviews, leadership meetings and brand principal updates.</li><li>Maintain KPI dashboards covering sales, margin, opex and inventory.</li><li>Support new store feasibilities, lease renewals and other investment cases.</li><li>Improve financial models and automate recurring reports (Excel; Power BI and AI tools).</li><li>Support ERP and BI enhancements and help keep master data clean.</li><li>Document reporting processes so they are repeatable and auditable.</li><li>Ad hoc scenario modelling/ decision support for management.</li></ul> Qualifications &amp; Experience <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field; CIMA, ACCA, CA or CFA (qualified or part-qualified) preferred.</li><li>Five to eight years in FP&amp;A or commercial finance, with at least two to three years in retail; multi-store, multi-channel or franchise businesses.</li><li>GCC experience strongly preferred.</li><li>Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint are essential; Power BI or a similar BI tool is a plus.</li><li>Hands-on experience of a major ERP (Microsoft Dynamics or similar).</li></ul>  Why Join us? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing, multi-brand retail organization where your insights will directly influence business performance and strategic decision-making. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development. If you are a proactive finance professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for turning data into meaningful business insights, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career.

Senior Finance Analyst (Retail)

Makeen Properties

<div>Company Description 
Founded in 1982. Positioned as a premier national family business in the Real Estate sector, Makeen Properties specializes in property management, leasing and real estate transactions for both owned and external properties. Its diverse portfolio includes residential, commercial, and industrial properties spread across the Emirates of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. 
Job Description 
Makeen Properties is the real estate platform of the Ghobash Group, an established UAE family business with a diversified real estate portfolio across residential, commercial and industrial assets. The platform combines income-generating holdings with active growth initiatives across investments, asset management, development, and property and facilities management. The Senior Investment Analyst &mdash; Real Estate is an analytical and commercially focused role supporting the investment function across deal sourcing, feasibility assessment, financial modelling and market intelligence. The role sits within the investments team and works closely with senior leadership to build and maintain a high-quality deal pipeline, prepare rigorous feasibility studies, and produce the analytical outputs that underpin investment decisions. This is a hands-on role requiring strong modelling capability, intellectual curiosity about the UAE real estate market, and the discipline to produce accurate, structured analysis under time pressure.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Deal sourcing and pipeline support: Actively monitor the UAE market for investment opportunities across residential, commercial and industrial segments. Engage with broker networks, developer contacts and market participants to identify and track potential acquisitions, JVs and land opportunities. Maintain a structured pipeline database and provide regular pipeline updates to the General Manager.</li><li>
Feasibility studies: Prepare initial and detailed feasibility assessments on potential opportunities, covering site analysis, product positioning, development cost benchmarking, revenue and absorption projections, and return on cost analysis. Ensure feasibility outputs are clearly structured, assumption-driven and decision-ready.</li><li>
Financial modelling and underwriting: Build and maintain financial models across acquisition, development and joint venture structures, including DCF, IRR, equity multiple, yield on cost, NOI bridges, capex scenarios, lease-up assumptions, exit scenarios, JV waterfalls and sensitivity analysis. Own model integrity and assumption sourcing.</li><li>
Market intelligence and research: Develop and maintain a structured evidence base on UAE sub-markets &mdash; pricing trends, rental yields, supply pipeline, absorption rates, transaction comparables and regulatory developments. Produce regular market updates to inform investment screening and strategy.</li><li>
Due diligence support: Support coordination of technical, legal, commercial and financial due diligence workstreams on active transactions, tracking advisor outputs, consolidating findings and flagging material issues to senior team members.</li><li>
Investment Committee material preparation: Support preparation of investment memos, feasibility summaries, approval papers and presentation materials for the General Manager, CFO, Managing Director and Investment Committee.</li><li>
Portfolio monitoring: Assist with ongoing monitoring of the Makeen portfolio, including asset performance tracking, valuation updates and input to capital allocation and recycling decisions.</li><li>
Broker and market relationship management: Maintain active engagement with real estate brokers, valuers, market data providers and developer networks to support deal flow, comparables sourcing and market intelligence.</li></ul> 
Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Engineering, Economics or a related quantitative discipline; CFA qualification or active CFA candidacy is strongly preferred. MRICS or equivalent real estate professional qualification is also welcomed.</li><li>
3&ndash;5 years of experience in a real estate investment analyst role. UAE or GCC market exposure preferred. Direct involvement in feasibility studies and financial modelling on real estate transactions is essential.</li><li>
Experience within a developer investment team, real estate private equity firm, family office real estate desk, or institutional asset manager. Exposure to multiple product types (residential, commercial, industrial) and transaction structures (direct acquisitions, JVs, land / development). Experience producing IC-ready investment papers or feasibility reports.</li><li>
Real estate financial modelling (DCF, IRR, equity multiple, JV waterfall, feasibility appraisal, sensitivity analysis); Advanced Excel; clear, structured written communication; ability to source, validate and defend assumptions</li><li>
Familiarity with UAE regulatory frameworks (DLD, RERA, Oqood, Ejari); experience with market data platforms, broker databases and comparables sourcing; Argus, MRI, Yardi or Power BI proficiency.</li></ul></div>

Senior Investment Analyst — Real Estate

Boston Consulting Group

<div>Who We Are
BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world's best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible-and unlocking your potential to advance the world. BST is the operational heart of our business and is invaluable to our success. Roles such as finance, human resources, risk, and IT, help propel BCG forward. BST employees support the core of the organization and provide outstanding value to the business. As a BST member, you will work with inspiring, talented, dedicated, and curious colleagues in an energizing, fast-paced environment in which people are treated with respect and help one another to succeed. Working at BCG provides you with the opportunity to grow through interesting and challenging work and to have an active voice in your personal career development. 
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Commercial Finance Senior Manager in this 12-month temporary role,you will be providing business partnering support for senior stakeholders across a project life cycle. This high visible and high impact role will lead on project analysis, management and reporting on strategic projects by utilizing various BI tools &amp; systems. In addition, this person will support key business transformation initiatives focused on optimizing performance. You will need to have an inquisitive mind and a can-do attitude to operate in this top tier consultancy firm. 
YOU&rsquo;RE GOOD AT<ul><li>
You have advanced and in-depth knowledge of Project Accounting and can leverage your experiences to ensure best practice operations</li><li>
Supporting DSO management throughout a project life cycle. Ensuring working capital and DSO days are optimized. Overall responsibility of contracting, client deliverables invoicing and excellent understanding of commercial T&amp;Cs.</li><li>
You are great at building trusting and close connections with internal and external stakeholders of all levels in your area of focus to shape business outcomes</li><li>
Working closely with Senior stakeholders on project financials and profitability, managing risk and reporting financial performance by using various dashboards</li><li>
Tracking time movements, processing absorptions and managing case closures</li><li>
Playing an integral role in business initiatives related to performance improvements and supporting cross functional teams to achieve desired results</li><li>
Strong Excel modelling skills</li><li>
Periodic forecasts to finance leadership related to various components of the working capital cycle.</li><li>
Other adhoc reports and tasks related to the working capital cycle as required</li></ul> 
What You'll Bring<ul><li>
A relevant bachelor's degree / Accounting qualification with 7+ years relevant Project Accounting experience preferably at a professional services firm / multi-national organization.</li><li>
Experience with and exposure to data analytics and business intelligence tools e.g. SAP Business objects, Power BI, Tableau; writing queries, building reports, and diagnosing issues</li><li>
Sound analytical and reporting skills combined with excellent communication skills; written and oral</li><li>
Proven ability to work effectively in a global environment with people at all levels, preferably in a professional services organization</li><li>
Ability to support change management initiatives across multiple teams</li><li>
Resourcefulness and strong problem capabilities</li><li>
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team</li><li>
Ability to respect all BCG information as personal and confidential</li></ul> 
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.</div>

Middle East Finance Senior Specialist

COSMOPORTO FOR BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE EQUIPMENT TRADING CO LLC

<ul><li>Manage all accounting transactions</li><li>Prepare budget forecasts</li><li>Publish financial statements in time</li><li>Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings</li><li>Reconcile accounts payable and receivable</li><li>Ensure timely bank payments</li><li>Compute taxes and prepare tax returns</li><li>Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements</li><li>Report on the company&rsquo;s financial health and liquidity</li><li>Audit financial transactions and documents</li><li>Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary</li><li>Comply with financial policies and regulations</li><li>Sourcing suppliers based on price, availability, necessity, quality and logistical expenses</li><li>Assessing vendors and their offerings with in-person visits, interviews and analysis to assess their quality</li><li>Collaborating with various internal departments to ensure that they fulfill all customer requests</li><li>Negotiating sale agreements and supply contracts in ways that benefit their company</li><li>Coordinating with shipping agencies and sellers to ensure timely deliveries and oversee the integrity and quality of delivered goods and services</li><li>Authorizing payments and managing purchasing expenses with meticulous record-keeping</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED3,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Accountant

Sephora

<div>At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful. Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty. With 56,000 employees in 35 countries, we connect customers and beauty brands within the world&rsquo;s most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare... and much more 
Position Purpose:<div>
The Financial Controller will be responsible for supporting the Management Team in achieving the company&rsquo;s business and financial measures. This role will partner with the business functions in Middle East and in Europe and deliver high level financial information on time.</div><div></div><div> 
You will excel and enjoy this role if you are ready to actively handle the following missions:</div><div></div><div> 
Financial Planning</div><ul><li>
Lead financial annual budgeting and reforecasting processes for key P&amp;L lines, including the development, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of forecasting models to ensure accurate financial plans.</li><li>
Support with timely submission of forecasts in the LVMH systems</li><li>
Monthly Outlook /Estimates (on a request / ad-hoc basis)</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Reporting &amp; Analysis</div><ul><li>
Lead month-end variance analysis, providing insights into financial performance and key underlying drivers, changes against the plan, and upcoming risk and opportunities</li><li>
Translate complex data into compelling narratives, clearly communicating trends, insights, and actionable impacts to guide strategic decision-making.</li><li>
Close partnership with business to monitor and analyze key investment areas &amp; recommend actions for improvement.</li><li>
Participation in month-end close process &amp; delivery of financial and management reports per company&rsquo;s schedule</li><li>
Ad hoc analyses to support the business</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Do not hesitate to apply if you have:</div><ul><li>
5-8 years of experience in FP&amp;A, business partnering or controlling roles; BIG 4 experience is a plus.</li><li>
Business partnering skills - ability to build trusting relationships with different stakeholders in France and Middle East.</li><li>
Analytical thinking, always looking for opportunities for improvement.</li><li>
Advanced Excel and Reporting systems understanding skills.</li><li>
High level of accuracy, with an eye for details while keeping the big picture in sight.</li></ul> 
Here, you will find:<ul><li>
Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.</li><li>
Culture of empowerment, learning &amp; growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead</li><li>
Work that brings, fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference</li></ul> 
Join us and belong to something beautiful.</div>

Financial Controller

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