Expert- Finance

Strategy

• Conduct financial analyses, studies, and specialized reports to evaluate initiatives, projects, and strategic plans, supporting informed decision-making.
• Review feasibility studies, economic evaluations, and financial analyses for projects and initiatives to ensure alignment with approved policies, standards, and governance requirements.
• Develop medium- and long-term financial forecasts, models, scenario analyses, and projections to support financial planning and organizational sustainability.
• Prepare advanced financial reports, presentations, and performance analyses related to strategic projects and associated performance indicators, including analytical insights for the Finance Director regarding strategic investments and major initiatives.
• Monitor financial, tax, and regulatory developments and assess their implications on the Authority’s operations, recommending appropriate actions where required.
• Support initiatives aimed at enhancing revenue generation, optimizing expenditures, and improving overall financial efficiency, including studies related to financial sustainability and operational efficiency.
• Participate in the preparation and assessment of studies related to partnerships, investment projects, and financially significant initiatives.
• Liaise with advisory firms, financial institutions, and investment stakeholders to evaluate commercial opportunities and capital allocation strategies.
• Provide recommendations on funding strategies and financing alternatives for major projects in coordination with the Finance Department and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide technical and advisory support to the Finance Director’s Office on financial operations, policies, governance frameworks, risk management, compliance, and internal control matters.

Operations

• Review and analyze financial data and reports to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with approved policies, regulations, and legislative requirements.
• Analyze financial and operational risks, assess potential impacts, and recommend appropriate mitigation and treatment plans.
• Analyze operational and financial variances, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with financial, tax, and regulatory obligations and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure adherence to applicable requirements.
• Review and provide advisory input on agreements and commercial arrangements related to transformation projects, strategic initiatives, and investment opportunities, including assessment of financial feasibility to safeguard organizational interests and support sustainable value creation.
• Support the development of financial planning models, budgeting methodologies, and resource allocation frameworks.
• Collaborate with consultants and business stakeholders in preparing feasibility studies and funding requirements for new projects, ensuring timely approvals and execution.
• Evaluate financial transformation and emerging financial technology initiatives and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of financial, control, and compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks to strengthen institutional governance.

Product And Process Improvement

• Recommend enhancements to financial systems, manuals, and procedures to drive digital transformation and efficiency; support automation and technology-enabled initiatives within financial operations to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
• Develop financial procedures, templates, checklists, and governance tools related to financial controls, compliance, and risk management.
• Contribute to the development of financial performance indicators, monitoring tools, and analytical dashboards to support performance management.
• Promote the adoption of leading financial management practices, standards, and governance frameworks across the Authority.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge transfer to relevant stakeholders and team members.
• Participate in institutional continuous improvement initiatives related to financial systems, processes, controls, and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/ Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 12+ Years in case of Master’s degree (14+ years in case of Bachelor’s degree)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA Level III), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• Proficiency in banking operations and credit facilities management
• Expertise in budgeting and financial planning
• Strong background in business process management and optimization
• Ability to coordinate financial activities and align stakeholders to strategic goals
• Skilled in financial modeling and forecasting for strategic decision-making
• Knowledge of governance, risk management, and excellence programs
• Experience in developing pricing mechanisms and financial policies
• Ability to conduct privatization and commercial feasibility analyses
• Competence in managing public-private partnership (PPP) projects
• Strong project management and financial oversight capabilities
• Proficiency in conducting strategic revenue and feasibility studies
• Experience providing financial and technical advisory support
• Skilled in developing and executing transformational financial strategies
• Understanding of anti-fraud practices, controls, and regulatory compliance
• Experience in audit planning and implementation of internal controls
• Capability in cost accounting and service costing methodologies
• Proficiency in managing financial guarantees and security instruments
• Skilled in financial reporting, performance analysis, and insights generation
• Knowledge of general administrative practices supporting financial processes
• Awareness of legislative compliance and financial regulation standards
• Ability to conduct market research and benchmarking for financial improvement
• Experience in receivables management and payment risk governance
• Expertise in revenue management and implementation of smart financial systems and digitization initiatives

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