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BANIYAS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY

1. Position SummaryBaniyas Cooperative Society, one of Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s leading retail cooperatives operating a chain of 4 supermarkets, together with its wholly-owned subsidiary Al Resala Investment and Properties Development LLC &mdash; a developer and operator of commercial community markets &mdash; is seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager to join its Finance Department. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day finance function, managing cash flow, supervising the accounting team, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across both retail (supermarket) and real-estate (rental/property development) operations.2. Reporting &amp; Working Relationships<ul><li>Reports to: Financial Controller / Chief Financial Officer</li><li>Supervises: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Payroll, and Revenue Accountants</li><li>Liaises with: FAB Bank, External Auditors (UHY James Chartered Accountants), Tax Authorities, Internal Audit, and Operational Heads</li></ul>3. Key Roles &amp; Responsibilities3.1 Financial Reporting &amp; General Ledger<ul><li>Oversee timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for both Baniyas Cooperative Society and Al Resala Investment and Properties Development LLC.</li><li>Prepare consolidated and standalone financial statements in accordance with IFRS, ensuring proper elimination of intercompany transactions.</li><li>Review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and provisions posted by the General Ledger Accountant.</li><li>Ensure accurate and complete reconciliation of all general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.</li></ul>3.2 Cash Flow &amp; Treasury Management<ul><li>Manage and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow positions across all bank accounts and entities.</li><li>Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts (13-week and annual) covering supermarket operations and ongoing property development projects.</li><li>Optimise working capital, ensure liquidity for operations, and manage funding requirements for project drawdowns under the AED 200 Million long-term FAB facility.</li><li>Monitor debt service obligations, loan covenants, and prepare loan utilisation and project progress reports for FAB Bank submissions.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with the bank and lead all banking correspondence on operational matters.</li></ul>3.3 Supervision &amp; Review of Accounting Team<ul><li>Accounts Payable: Review supplier invoices, payment runs, vendor reconciliations, and ageing analysis; ensure adherence to approval matrices and credit terms.</li><li>Accounts Receivable: Review tenant rental invoicing, debtor ageing, collections, and follow-up actions for outstanding balances across community markets.</li><li>Revenue Accounting: Validate daily supermarket sales reconciliations (POS to bank), rental revenue recognition, and accuracy of revenue postings.</li><li>Payroll: Review monthly payroll computations, WPS submissions, end-of-service provisions, and statutory deductions.</li><li>General Ledger: Ensure chart of accounts integrity, proper cost-centre allocations, and accuracy of all journal postings.</li></ul>3.4 Retail &amp; Inventory Controls<ul><li>Oversee inventory accounting across the 5 supermarkets, including stock valuation, shrinkage analysis, margin reviews, and periodic physical count reconciliations.</li><li>Monitor gross margins, supplier rebates, promotional accounting, and cost of goods sold across all retail outlets.</li><li>Implement and strengthen internal controls over cash handling, POS transactions, and store-level financial operations.</li></ul>3.5 Property &amp; Project Accounting (Al Resala)<ul><li>Oversee accounting for community market projects including the operational Sarab and Yas Island markets, the near-completion Samha Community Market, and the upcoming Al Bateen Community Market.</li><li>Track Capital Work-in-Progress (CWIP), capitalisation of project costs, finance costs, and timely transfer to fixed assets upon completion.</li><li>Review rental income, occupancy reports, lease accounting, and tenant ledgers.</li></ul>3.6 Budgeting, Forecasting &amp; MIS<ul><li>Lead the annual budgeting process for both entities and prepare periodic forecasts.</li><li>Conduct budget vs. actual variance analysis and prepare insightful management information system (MIS) reports.</li><li>Provide financial analysis and decision-support to senior management for new projects, store performance, and strategic initiatives.</li></ul>3.7 Audit, Compliance &amp; Internal Controls<ul><li>Coordinate with external auditors (UHY James) for interim and annual statutory audits; prepare audit schedules and address audit queries.</li><li>Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, Economic Substance Regulations, and other applicable statutory requirements.</li><li>Maintain and continuously strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and the standard operating procedures of the Finance Department.</li></ul>3.8 ERP &amp; Systems<ul><li>Act as a finance super-user of the ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central), driving optimal use, process automation, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support system enhancements, integrations with POS and property management systems, and finance-led digital initiatives.</li></ul>4. Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. A Master&rsquo;s degree is an advantage.</li><li>Professional accounting qualification is mandatory: CA / CPA / ACCA / CMA / CIMA (or equivalent).</li><li>Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is mandatory. Exposure to other major ERPs (Oracle, SAP) is a plus.</li></ul>5. Required Experience<ul><li>Minimum 8&ndash;12 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 3&ndash;5 years in a Finance Manager or equivalent supervisory role.</li><li>Proven experience in the retail industry (supermarket, hypermarket, or FMCG retail) is mandatory &mdash; covering inventory accounting, POS reconciliations, margin analysis, and multi-outlet operations.</li><li>Demonstrable expertise in cash flow management, treasury operations, and dealing with banks (long-term project financing experience preferred).</li><li>Experience in reviewing the work of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Payroll, and Revenue accountants in a medium-to-large finance team.</li><li>Experience in real estate / property leasing accounting is a strong advantage.</li><li>Candidates currently available in the UAE will be given preference.</li></ul>6. Skills &amp; Competencies<ul><li>Strong working knowledge of IFRS and UAE statutory requirements (VAT, Corporate Tax, WPS).</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency in Power BI or other reporting tools is an advantage.</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.</li><li>Strong leadership, team management, and people development capabilities.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.</li><li>High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have CA / CPA / ACCA / CMA / CIMA (or equivalent) Qualification?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Finance Manager: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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Finance Manager