KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50^th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.

Our newest opportunity is for a Senior Financial Analyst, to join our award-winning team based in Dubai. This is a fast paced, highly progressive career opportunity for a maverick who excels in business economics and analysis. Responsibilities include financial modelling, financial forecasting, internal financial reporting, operational planning and analysis, revenue-producing contract analysis and cost budgeting.

We envisage success in this role to include;

• Evaluating and analysing a variety of financial results and indicators such as capital expenditures, depreciation, proposals, investment opportunities, rate of return, profit plans, operating records and financial statements.
• Recommending actions that may be taken to improve financial results, building financial models, forecasts and creating project cost budgets. 
• Compiling budgetary and fiscal data received from assigned departments to prepare revenue balance statements and historical comparisons of departmental expenditures with requested appropriations.
• Analysing records of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments and obligations incurred to project future revenues and expenses.
• Assisting in preparation of special studies, analysis and recommendations in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, and business forecasts.
• Retrieving and organising data into required reporting formats to provide a basis for comparison and evaluation.
• Preparing reports analysing specific aspects of department structures, functions and operational procedures and recommends ways to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness.
• Ensuring invoices for professional and reimbursable fees are recorded under proper project numbers.
• Assisting business divisions with accounts receivable follow up, reporting and analysis.
• Assisting with direct labour, direct cost and budget variance analysis.
• Ensuring proper allocation of direct costs to projects.
• Performing adhoc reporting and analysis and other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will bring minimum 7 years' career experience partnered with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or equivalent. Masters level qualification preferred. 

• Previous experience working for an investment bank, consulting or accounting firm.
• Real estate investment experience would be advantageous.
• CFA 1 or CMA 1 or equivalent mandatory.
• Advanced Excel modelling and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to effectively interact at all levels and throughout the business.
• Strong presentation skills.
• High level of communications skills in English, both verbal and written.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.