Senior Specialist Finance And Investment Assurance

• JOB DETAILS:
  
  

Job Title:

Senior Specialist, Finance & Investment Assurance

Reports to:

VP Finance & Investment Strategy Assurance and Special Projects Department

Directorate:

Group Finance & Investment

Function / Division:

Group Financial Planning, Performance & Assurance Exe Function / Finance Strategy & Assurance Function / Finance & Investment Strategy Assurance and Special Projects Division

Department / Section:

Prepared / Revision:

March 2026 / Version 1

Job Family / Sub Family:

Finance

Location:

Abu Dhabi

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Indirect Reports:

• JOB PURPOSE:
  
  

Ensure the effective implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Finance & Investment assurance processes. Lead the review and validation of finance activities within the Directorate, contributing to the achievement of compliance, risk management, and performance objectives in line with the Group CFO’s vision.

Support the development and maintenance of robust assurance frameworks by providing analytical and technical expertise. Assist in identifying gaps and recommending improvements to finance processes, ensuring alignment with group-wide standards and strategic goals.

• KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  
  

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of Finance & Investment assurance frameworks, collaborating with team members to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Conduct reviews of finance activities, identifying risks, gaps, and areas for improvement, and preparing recommendations for corrective actions.
• Support the monitoring and reporting of compliance and performance metrics, ensuring timely communication to management and stakeholders.
• Contribute to risk management activities, participating in audits, reviews, and assessments to uphold financial integrity and operational excellence.
• Prepare assurance reports, analyses, and business cases to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives across the Directorate.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, including the Group CFO, VP, and other team members, to facilitate effective assurance activities and alignment with strategic objectives.
  
  

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective business objectives.
  
  

Budgets

• Provide input for preparation of the Function / Division / Department / Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver business objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
  
  

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Function/ Division/ Department/ Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.
  
  

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Function/ Division / Department/ Section in line with the Company Performance framework.
  
  

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
  
  

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
  
  

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for Company Management.
• COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
  
  

Internal

• VP Finance & Investment Strategy Assurance and Special Projects Department
• Other personnel within the Finance & Investment Directorate up to Department Manager levels.
• Other personnel and respective users within all ADNOC Directorates and Group Companies, as necessary.
  
  

External

• External third-party suppliers & consultants
• QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  
  

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, information systems, or a related field.
  
  

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 10 years of finance, investment Assurance, or related project management roles.
• Experience in leading cross-functional finance projects and transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, financial analysis, and business case development.
• Strong understanding of finance, investment strategy, and project management principles.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and recommend actionable improvements.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning, adaptability to change, and proactive approach to problem solving and quality improvement.
  
  

Professional Certifications

• Advanced professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred
• TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
• As per the approved competency dictionary
• BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• As per the approved competency dictionary
• WORK CONDITION:
  
  

Physical Effort

Work Environment

• Minimal
• Normal office environment

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