Specialist - Financial Analysis

Job Description

About the Department of Finance Abu Dhabi

DoF does this by working closely in partnership with the relevant local government entities and the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

Essential Duties:

• Perform detailed assessments of government expenditures, debt levels, liquidity positions, and fiscal risks using historical data, benchmarks, and market indicators.
• Track and document historical funding sources of the annual government budget, and compare current mechanisms against the Emirates fiscal policy using regional and international benchmarks.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a financial risk monitoring dashboard, and support comparative analysis of the Emirates risk exposure in relation to fiscal policy parameters and global comparatives.
• Develop sector-specific models to assess spending efficiency, resource utilization, and cost-benefit outcomes to support evidence-based allocation of government resources.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel (including VBA), Oracle ADERP, and external databases (e.g., Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ) to consolidate, extract, and analyze datasets.
• Prepare routine reports by updating workpapers and data files, producing final deliverables with accuracy and consistency.
• Support the preparation of adhoc reports, dashboards, and briefings for senior management.
• Review and validate report contents by proofreading, tracing to source data, and cross-referencing with other reports to ensure completeness and consistency.
• Identify and contribute to automation and process improvement opportunities to enhance reporting and analytical workflows.
• Maintain organized records and documentation of reports, data sources, and analysis files.
• Work closely with analysts, senior managers, and the division director to ensure timely and coordinated delivery of outputs.
• Stay informed on global economic trends, fiscal developments, and accounting practices relevant to the Divisions analytical scope.
• Provide the necessary support to the line manager and perform any other related tasks assigned.

Education Qualification:

Bachelor&aposs degree or higher in Finance, Accounting or equivalent.

Experience:

Preferable to have 3 to 6 years of experience in a similar field/position.