Finance and Accounting Analyst

Houston Methodist Global is going to be operating an outpatient facility located in Dubai, UAE and is looking for a Finance and Accounting Analyst. This person would be responsible for assisting to formulate, present and monitor the annual budget and quarterly forecasts of the facility by undertaking short and long term operating expense and capital cost budgeting through data based on statistical studies and analyses of past and current years. Assisting management in financial decision making by monitoring budgets and providing variance reports that can be acted upon by the senior management and assisting the departments/sections to make efficient use of resources. Also responsible for cost accounting and cost allocation to accurate cost centers so as to analyze expenditures and variances.

• Supports the financial planning and budgeting process and designing financial plans and budgets.
• Assists developing systems and internal processes as required.
• Participates in reviewing the policies and procedures on a regular basis.
• Assists design budget control reports that require continuous comparison of actual performance with predicted budgetary performance.
• Assists the circulation of the approved budget to each department/section, along with the necessary details and providing advice and guidance on budget allocation
• Coordinates with purchasing/materials management/supply chain department/section for the approval of expenditures.
• Monitors the capital expenditure as per management guidelines.
• Assists the annual operational and capital budget preparation process in the facility.
• Interacts with all functions to get inputs on budget and preparation of financial reports and forecasts.
• Reviews, monitors and analyzes the reasonableness and accuracy of budgetary requests and recommending appropriate usage of resources.
• Monitors and evaluates compliance with budgetary restrictions.
• Prepares forecasts, projections, trends, revenues and cost analysis.
• Prepares senior management budget presentations.
• Coordinates the distribution of the actual budget document for the concerned departments/sections.
• Provides assistance to the departments/sections about the approved budget to ensure that the agreed budgets are understood.
• Assists in the monthly and quarterly financial analysis to determine significant budget variances.
• Prepares ad hoc reports, budget scenarios and related reports for reference of the management with the supervisor.
• Assists the compilation and submission of information on expenditure and other related details in order to help departments/sections execute proper expenditure control and future budget preparation all year round.
• Prepares reports on allocation of costs to each department/section and analyzes departmental/sectional performances with respect to return measures.
• Provides cost analysis/ data to management in the form of reports as and when required.
• Discusses with senior management about information/requirements to meet business needs.
• Prepares feasibility studies on new projects/new lines of activities.
• Maintains acceptable attendance record in accordance with established policy outlined in Employee Handbook.
• Attends in-service training sessions and other meetings, as required.
• Demonstrates professional work behavior by following guidelines as established in the policies and procedures manual.
• Follows all safety rules on the job. Reports accidents promptly, fill out supervisor accident report for needed signature and correct minor safety hazards.
• Demonstrates the components of the ICARE values statement.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience