Assistant Finance Manager (Real Estate)

Job description

**Key Responsibilities**
– Responsible for complete accounting cycle for assigned companies. (Revenue, Expense, Closing & Reporting)
– Contribute to the strategic direction of the business through monthly reviews and variance reporting and recommendation of improvement initiatives.
– Loan covenant testing for various facilities extended by the banks, calculation of Equity cure for the various entities involved.
– Co-ordinate with Group Treasury for fund requirements & reporting requirements of the banks in the agreed formats.
– Ensure that Audit reports / schedules for statutory and / or internal audits are provided to the auditors as and when required.
– Co-ordinate the preparation of the statutory financial statements.
– Contribute in the various initiatives of process development & mapping, system automations and policies drafting and implementation.
• *Required Skills Job-Specific Skills**:

– Well-versed in IAS / IFRS.
– Well-versed in preparation of Financial Statements.
– Knowledge of Dubai Real Estate Laws, Guidelines, and directives is a desired skill.
• *Behavioural Competencies**:

– Ability to manage expectations of the various stakeholders.
– Ability to manage financial operations with constant motivation towards the next level of success.
– Ability to manage time appropriately, communicate effectively with team members and business
– Ability to approach problem solving with simplicity and logic, and to present solutions on financial matters to non-finance professionals.
– Ability to think holistically and understand the chain impact of financial transactions on the overall business.
– Ability to work under pressure without losing control over tasks assigned to be successful
• *Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge**:

– Post-graduate degree in commerce / accounting / finance. Knowledge of management reporting and accounting systems is necessary.
– Knowledge of ERP Financial Software is necessary; SAP expertise will be preferred.
• *Minimum Experience**:

– 10 years of experience in the field of Finance and Accounting, out of which a minimum of 5 years in the Real Estate industry at a financial management position.
– Experience in Real Estate / Construction / Project Management industries will be preferred.

Ability to commute/relocate:

– Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
• *Experience**:

– Assistance Finance Manager: 10 years (preferred)
• *Language**:

– Arabic (preferred)