Job Purpose

The position holder will provide the financial information that other business functions require to operate effectively and efficiently, also supporting business planning and decision-making, and will monitor the cash flow, managing expenses, financial data, invoices verification and budget.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the head of Planning & Control in financial related items.

• Establishing procedures for recording all costs allocated to or borne by the contract.

• Approve expenditure within authorized limits.

• Procure items or issue requests to corporate department.

• Validate and approve invoices.

• Assist the head of Planning & Control in the management of Client expenditure.

• Monitor expenditure against budget.

• Develop costings and spreadsheets as directed.

• Advise of any potential budget overrun.

• Validate Service Provider (and other) invoices.

• Develop financial models as requested.

• Ensure all financial records are properly filed.

• Ensure all invoices have required supporting documents.

• Attend client and internal meetings.

• Identify and manage risks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related subject or otherwise extensive finance experience and demonstrated financial acumen.

• Professional Qualifications

Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office environment including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.

• Experience

Requires minimum of 3-5 years related experience

• Languages

Excellent command of English (writing and speech) & Arabic.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven skills related to the position.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to delegate tasks and supervise others.

• Great multi-tasking abilities and attention to detail.