Financial Operations Analyst
Who Are We
HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.
HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.
Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank.
Job Summary:
At HALA, Financial Operations Analyst is responsible for examining the financial operations and recommending actions to increase profit margins.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain and correct customer tax data
- Prepare, review and verify customer data for tax invoice and for compliance and correctness
- Answer questions, resolve issues, and track down discrepancies regarding tax invoice and credit note
- Prepare and perform analysis report upon request
- Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data of financial transactions
- Verify payment and document process to ensure the payment amount is accurate
- Assist with pre-forming analysis of data, including development of standard metric and trend management
- Assist in the preparation of monthly reporting schedules
- Work with the various departments to understand main drivers of variance from budget
- Support management reporting related to the operations performance on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Identify, perform and drive process improvement opportunities in the month end close process
- Prepare, consolidate, review and present cost analysis on a monthly basis to finance and operations leadership teams
Education
Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent fields of studies
The education levels can be replaced by years of experience
Experience
two (2) to five (5) years of experience in a similar role
Skills
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools and computerized ledger system
Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred
Core Competencies
Self-Actualization & Fulfilment: Proficiency Level - INTERMEDIATE
Team Synergy & Development: Proficiency Level - INTERMEDIATE
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Drive: Proficiency Level - INTERMEDIATE
Business Acumen & Diligence: Proficiency Level - INTERMEDIATE
What We Offer You
We believe you will love working at HALA!
- We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
- We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
- We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
- Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
- We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
- You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.
If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now