Financial Assurance Analyst
Overview & Responsibilities
The Financial Assurance Analyst is a key support role dedicated to upholding the highest standards of financial quality and control across the organization. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager – Quality, this position is primarily responsible for the detailed review of balance sheet reconciliations and the substantiation of account balances globally and for analyzing variances between actual financial results and planned/forecasted figures to ensure accurate, complete, and quality-aligned financial reports.
SpecificJob Responsibilities
- Execute detailed, independent reviews of complex balance sheet account reconciliations prepared by regional and local finance teams.
- Substantiation & Documentation
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Verify that account balances are properly supported, adequately documented, and fully comply with internal policies and global accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP). - Quality Control
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Identify recurring documentation, substantiation, or policy compliance issues and report findings to the Finance Manager – Quality. - ARCS System Integrity
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Work closely with the ARCS Admin Team and regional users to ensure the reconciliation tool is used correctly and efficiently.
- Support the Finance Manager – Quality in reviewing and analyzing monthly and quarterly financial variances between actual results and forecast or plan across both the P&L and Balance Sheet.
- Data Validation
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Assist in collecting and consolidating supporting documentation and narratives from business unit controllers. - Reporting Support
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Prepare summary schedules and initial findings related to variance drivers for executive reporting packages.
- Remediation Tracking
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Maintain the tracking log for all open audit findings, control deficiencies, and mandated reconciliation adjustment items. - Follow-up Coordination
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Coordinate and follow up with regional controllers and finance staff to ensure remediation plans are executed timely. - Controls Adherence
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Reinforce internal control procedures and champion best practices for account substantiation across the organization.
- Provide constructive feedback to the Finance Manager – Quality on opportunities to enhance efficiency, standardization, and quality of the BSR process globally.
- Metric Preparation
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Assist in preparing periodic quality metrics, dashboards, and status reports. - Audit Support
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Actively support internal and external audit teams by compiling and providing requested reconciliation and variance documentation.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience: 5 years of progressive experience in general ledger accounting, financial analysis, internal audit, or financial reporting, preferably within a multinational environment.
Technical Knowledge: Foundational knowledge of financial controls (SOX), global accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), and account reconciliation best practices.
System Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with a dedicated reconciliation tool (e.g., Oracle ARCS, Blackline) or a major ERP system (e.g., Oracle, SAP) is considered a plus.
Skills: Excellent analytical skills, high attention to detail, and a proven ability to work independently while managing competing deadlines.
Core Competencies- Attention to Detail:
Meticulous approach to reviewing financial documentation and identifying subtle errors or inconsistencies. - Analytical Rigor:
Logical interpretation of financial data, identification of underlying trends, and determination of root causes of variances. - Accountability:
Ownership mentality regarding the integrity and compliance of all reviewed financial data. - Communication:
Clear and effective communication skills (written and verbal) when discussing findings with preparers and management teams.
This is a full‑time permanent position based in KEZAD Free Zone in Abu Dhabi.
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