Current Vacancies
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Financial Analyst
Financial Analyst
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Investment Analyst to join our Direct Investment team.
- You will provide technical and administrative support to investment managers, focusing on financial modelling, due diligence, and investment analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate initial and final investment proposals, information, and data received from potential investors or advisory firms.
- Assess feasibility studies, valuation reports, and financial models for new investment opportunities and projects.
- Build and maintain financial models for investment opportunities and the organization’s direct investment portfolio.
- Support due diligence activities, including site visits, management meetings, and document reviews.
- Monitor the financial, commercial, and operational performance of portfolio companies on a quarterly basis, and prepare reports with recommendations.
- Identify, assess, and prioritize investment risks, and provide mitigation recommendations.
- Analyse periodic reports on operational, technical, and financial outcomes of financing programs.
- Develop presentations and reports for strategic meetings and discussions.
- Support the implementation of the investment policy and portfolio allocation strategy.
Required Competencies
Technical / Professional:
- Financial analysis
- Governance & compliance
- Statistics & quantitative methods
- Business applications & technology
- Economics
- Professional report writing
- Risk management
- Professional ethics
Behavioural:
- Data evaluation & analysis
- Verification methodology
- Attention to detail
- Task management
- Communication
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Media Specialist
Media Specialist
- Develop and execute comprehensive media strategies that elevate AAAID’s brand presence and promote our mission of sustainable Arab food security.
- Manage digital and social media platforms, support regional and international investment partnerships, and highlight achievements across 41 affiliated agricultural companies.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape AAAID’s public narrative and ensure all content aligns with the vision of becoming the globally leading authority in sustainable food security.
- Manage social media platforms (LinkedIn, X, etc.) and run successful content campaigns.
- Create compelling content including graphics and photography.
- Monitor media coverage and produce analytics reports (Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager).
- Collaborate with international partners and senior leadership to promote sustainability and innovation initiatives.
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Assets Management Specialist
Assets Management Specialist
- Contribute to maximizing the return on the Authority’s financial and agricultural investments by monitoring performance, analysing risk, and developing asset allocation strategies.
- Ensure AAAID’s investments align with the strategic plan and approved governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor investment portfolio performance and conduct financial modelling and quantitative analysis.
- Develop asset allocation strategies for a diverse multi-asset class portfolio.
- Apply risk management principles and corporate governance frameworks.
- Integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards into investment strategy.
- Prepare board-level reports and recommendations for senior management.
- Support senior management in decisions regarding asset allocation, exit strategies, and portfolio rebalancing.
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Corporate Governance Specialist
Corporate Governance Specialist
- Develop, implement, and monitor governance frameworks for the Authority and its portfolio of 41 agricultural companies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory policies, promote best practices, and support the integration of ESG standards into AAAID’s strategic direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate strategic, operational, and compliance risks.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of international corporate governance codes, board procedures, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., AML/CFT policies).
- Maintain the trust of 21 member states and international shareholders through transparent governance practices.
- Enhance decision-making efficiency across the Authority and its affiliates.
- Prepare excellent analytical and governance reports in Arabic and English.
- Uphold a high level of integrity, professional ethics, and attention to detail.
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Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
- Provide comprehensive support to the Direct Investment Department, handling clerical, logistical, and coordination tasks.
- Facilitate internal communications, manage executive schedules and travel, and assist in organizing events and workshops.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle a range of clerical, logistical, and coordination tasks as the backbone of daily office operations.
- Facilitate internal communications and manage schedules and travel arrangements for executives.
- Assist in organizing events and workshops such as organizational training sessions.
- Ensure smooth functioning of office administrative systems.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
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Strategy Specialist
Strategy Specialist
- Support the formulation, execution, and monitoring of AAAID’s corporate strategy with a focus on food security leadership.
- Conduct market and competitive intelligence, analyse investment trends in Arab agricultural sectors, and prepare strategic reports for senior management and the Board of Directors.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with senior management to translate strategic goals into actionable KPIs and track progress against milestones.
- Apply strategic frameworks such as SWOT, PESTEL, Balanced Scorecard, and scenario planning.
- Synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights and executive-level presentations.
- Manage projects and monitor performance using KPIs and OKRs.
- Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
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Quality Specialist
Quality Specialist
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Authority’s quality management systems (QMS) across operational and administrative processes.
- Align AAAID’s internal workflows with international quality standards (ISO 9001), manage documentation control, and lead training initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage QMS documentation, internal auditing, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.
- Apply continuous improvement methodologies: Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA.
- Lead training initiatives to promote a culture of quality and process excellence across the organization.
- Enhance operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
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Specialist in Financial Fraud Investigation and Corporate Governance
Specialist in Financial Fraud Investigation and Corporate Governance
- Conduct oversight and examination of financial statements and disclosures issued by companies in which the Authority holds investments across various countries.
- Monitor and investigate any indicators of suspected fraud or financial manipulation, and review any violations of corporate governance and internal control frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct periodic reviews and in-depth analytical assessments of financial statements and disclosures issued by portfolio companies across various countries, ensuring their integrity and the absence of manipulation.
- Identify and analyze financial and non-financial indicators that may signal potential fraud or financial misconduct, and perform thorough desk-based investigations.
- Evaluate the extent of companies’ compliance with corporate governance standards, and examine any breaches or weaknesses in their internal control systems.
- Monitor and analyze the resolutions of boards of directors and general assemblies of portfolio companies, identifying any actions that may adversely affect the Authority’s rights as a shareholder.
- Prepare internal memoranda and reports in Arabic using a sound legal and accounting style, clearly outlining identified violations and their financial and legal implications.
- Design and implement intelligent supervisory tools to proactively identify and predict governance risks and financial manipulation within portfolio companies, without the need for on-site visits.
Technical and Organizational Skills
- Strong understanding of accounting fraud schemes and robust knowledge of internal control assessment methodologies.
- Extensive knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), corporate governance principles, and protection of minority/shareholder rights under various corporate legal frameworks.
- Advanced data analysis skills with the ability to extract, interpret, and develop supervisory and risk indicators.
Personal Attributes
- A highly analytical and detail-oriented mindset, with a critical eye for identifying irregularities.
- Strong commitment to integrity, objectivity, and professional ethics.
- The ability to read between the lines and perform deep, insightful analysis of formal reports and disclosures.
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Accountant
Accountant
- AAAID seeks to attract a highly detail-oriented Accountant responsible for managing and overseeing daily financial operations, preparing accounting entries and reconciliations, and executing payments.
- You will monitor receivables, payables, and financial reports while ensuring compliance with financial policies, accuracy of data, and effective coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute and monitor daily financial operations in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
- Record accounting entries and prepare monthly and annual reconciliations, including financial period closing (SAP).
- Prepare and review payment orders, ensuring the accuracy and proper execution of payments to suppliers and employees.
- Monitor accounts receivable and payable and perform necessary reconciliations.
- Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure alignment between financial records and bank accounts.
- Prepare periodic financial reports and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare tax returns and follow up on tax recovery with the relevant authorities.
- Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget and monitor its implementation.
- Coordinate with banks and internal departments to ensure the efficiency of financial operations.
- Perform any other duties related to the nature of the role.