Finance & Accounting Executivee

Role Description The Finance & Accounting Executive role is a part-time, hybrid position based in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, with flexibility for some work from home. The role involves managing day-to-day accounting activities such as recording transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements, and supporting budget monitoring for nonprofit programs. The executive will assist in tracking donations and grants, ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable financial regulations, and maintaining accurate financial records. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports for leadership, supporting audits, analyzing financial data to provide insights on program costs and resource allocation, and collaborating with operations and program teams to align finances with organizational goals. The role may also involve improving financial processes, supporting the implementation of financial controls, and contributing to overall transparency and accountability in the institute’s financial practices.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Candidates should possess solid Finance skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and basic financial planning within a nonprofit or similar environment.
• Candidates should possess Accounting skills, such as ledger management, reconciliations, and adherence to accounting standards.
• Candidates should possess experience working with Financial Statements, including preparation, review, and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to present financial information clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant qualifications such as a diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field are preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets (e.g., Excel) and familiarity with basic audit and compliance processes are beneficial.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector or with grant and donation tracking, attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to work independently in a hybrid setting are advantageous.