Finance Manager (Real Estate Development)
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About the Role
A confidential company seeks a Finance Manager to lead financial operations, reporting, planning, compliance, treasury, and control functions for a real estate development group. The role requires 12-18 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 10 years in GCC and 5 years in a managerial role.
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Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE regulations, and Group accounting policies
- Lead the annual budgeting process across all entities
- Manage Group cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
- Monitor project feasibility studies, project cash flows, and development budgets
- Lead annual external audits and statutory reporting requirements
- Develop and strengthen internal control frameworks
- Lead ERP enhancement and automation initiatives
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting teams across the Group
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent preferred
- 12–18 years of progressive finance experience
- Minimum 10 years of GCC experience, preferably UAE
- Minimum 5 years in a managerial role
- Strong experience in Real Estate Development and Construction/Contracting sectors
- Experience with multi entity group structures is mandatory
- Arabic + English Speaker (Mandatory)
- Strong IFRS knowledge
- UAE VAT and Corporate Tax expertise
- ERP experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills
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Job Overview
- The Finance Manager is responsible for leading the financial operations, reporting, planning, compliance, treasury, and control functions and is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, effective cash flow management, regulatory compliance, and continuous impr
Financial Reporting & IFRS Compliance
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE regulations, and Group accounting policies.
- Review general ledger activities and ensure financial accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare Board, Management, and Shareholder reporting packages.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Lead the annual budgeting process across all entities.
- Prepare rolling forecasts and long term financial projections.
- Monitor actual performance against budget and provide variance analysis.
- Develop financial models to support investment and development decisions.
Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- Manage Group cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
- Monitor working capital requirements and funding needs.
- Coordinate banking relationships, facilities, guarantees, and financing arrangements.
- Review and approve payment recommendations in line with delegated authority limits.
Real Estate Development Finance
- Monitor project feasibility studies, project cash flows, and development budgets.
- Review project profitability, cost to complete analyses, and funding requirements.
- Support land acquisitions, project structuring, escrow compliance, and development financing.
- Review sales collections, payment plans, and project financial performance.
Audit, Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Lead annual external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
- Coordinate internal audit reviews and implementation of recommendations.
- Manage UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance activities.
- Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, banks, legal advisors, and regulatory authorities.
Internal Controls & Governance
- Develop and strengthen internal control frameworks.
- Review and improve workflows, authority matrices, and financial procedures.
- Implement risk mitigation measures to safeguard Group assets.
- Ensure compliance with approved policies and delegated authority limits.
ERP & Process Improvement
- Lead ERP enhancement and automation initiatives.
- Improve finance processes, reporting efficiency, and data integrity.
- Participate in system implementation projects relating to finance, real estate development, and property management.
- Establish and maintain SOPs across the finance function.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting teams across the Group.
- Establish KPIs and performance management frameworks.
- Ensure adequate succession planning and staff development.
- Promote accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent preferred.
- MBA is an advantage.
- Arabic + English Speaker (Mandatory)
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