Finance Trainee (UAE Nationals Only)

Role Overview

Finance Trainee position at DNV (Det Norske Veritas) in the UAE. This role is available to UAE Nationals only.

Company Overview

DNV is a global company with more than 160 years of industry heritage operating in an international and collaborative environment.

Role Purpose

The Finance Trainee will join DNV's Finance function and participate in a structured rotational development programme designed to provide broad exposure to finance activities across the business. The trainee will complete three rotations across Maritime, Energy Systems, and GSS Finance, gaining practical experience in financial processes, business partnering, reporting, systems, and stakeholder management. The role is designed to build a strong foundation in finance while developing an understanding of how finance supports DNV's different business areas and enables effective business performance.

Key Responsibilities

General Finance Activities

• Support day-to-day finance activities across the assigned department.
• Assist with invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, reporting and other finance processes, depending on the rotation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation in accordance with DNV policies and procedures.
• Support the preparation of financial reports, analysis and management information.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation and information.
• Use DNV finance and business applications to support financial processes and reporting.
• Assist in identifying process improvements and opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality and customer service.
• Participate in finance projects, improvement initiatives and other ad hoc activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Work with local, regional and global stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.

Maritime Finance Rotation

• Understand the financial processes supporting Maritime operations.
• Support invoicing and accounts receivable activities.
• Assist with customer account reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.
• Support advance invoicing and prepayment processes.
• Coordinate with operations, Key Account Managers, surveyors, invoicing teams and customers.
• Support customer follow-up and collection activities.
• Prepare and analyse financial information and ageing reports.
• Learn how finance supports the commercial and operational activities of the Maritime business.

Energy Systems Finance Rotation

• Support financial administration, reporting and analysis.
• Assist with invoicing, reconciliations and financial follow-up.
• Support project and business-related financial activities.
• Work with operational and commercial stakeholders to understand financial requirements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support reporting and analysis to help monitor business performance.
• Develop an understanding of financial processes within a project and service-oriented business environment.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.

GSS Finance Rotation

• Support regional and global finance processes.
• Gain exposure to accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting and other relevant finance activities.
• Support financial reporting, reconciliations and data analysis.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Work with finance systems and digital tools used across DNV.
• Support internal controls, compliance and audit activities.
• Collaborate with finance colleagues across different countries and functions.
• Identify opportunities for process standardisation, automation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
• Recent graduate or early-career candidate with an interest in developing a career in Finance.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of basic accounting and finance principles.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Interest in working with financial systems, data and digital tools.
• Previous internship, project or work experience in Finance or Accounting is an advantage but not essential.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude and customer-focused mindset.
• Self-driven, proactive and willing to take initiative.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good time management and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and work across different teams and business areas.
• Open-minded and curious, with an interest in understanding how Finance supports business performance.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Exposure to Oracle, Salesforce, Power BI, Basware, Onguard, NPS and Helix systems.

Additional Information

Development Opportunity

The rotational programme will provide the trainee with a broad understanding of DNV's Finance organisation and its role in supporting business performance. Through the three rotations, the trainee will develop practical finance knowledge, business acumen, digital skills and stakeholder-management capabilities, creating a strong foundation for a future career within DNV Finance.

Programme Highlights

• Structured learning and development journey.
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals.
• Cross-functional rotations across business areas.
• Hands-on project and field exposure.
• Technical and professional training.
• Exposure to international standards and global operations.

Benefits

• Be part of a global company with more than 160 years of industry heritage.
• Work within an international and collaborative environment.
• Develop technical, communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Gain exposure to real operational and consulting environments.
• Build a meaningful long-term career with growth opportunities.

Security and Compliance

Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Equal Opportunities

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture.