Chief Accountant-Finance Operations

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Managerial Accountabilities

• Lease approval on DocuSign.
• Leasing PR validation and approval.
• Supporting leasing operations.
• Ensure compliance with all local and international financial regulations.
• Develop and implement internal controls to leasing business.
• To display a professional, caring and anticipative attitude and approach to your work colleagues and guests at all times.
• Liaising with department heads for financial information/business decisions
Ensure smooth & efficient management of Accounts Receivable, FSS team for AR/AP/ GL Modules.

Functional Accountabilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual Trial Balance and revenue schedules.
• Weekly / Monthly AR Reports.
• Weekly Bounce cheque report and liaising with legal team for legal updates.
• VAT Reporting
• Manage relationships with external auditors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• To undertake any reasonable tasks and secondary duties as assigned.
• To respond to any changes in the work place function as dictated by the business needs
To constantly represent the Company and promoting any potential business opportunity.

• To display a professional, caring and anticipative attitude and approach to your work colleagues and guests at all times.
• Dealing/coordinating with Bank, internal & external auditors.
• Review and verify daily postings, accruals, various general ledger accounts, balance sheet account reconciliations, month end closing, monthly bank reconciliation
• Verify expense reimbursement with supporting documents & ensure that they are in accordance with the policies & procedures
Verify journal vouchers, prepaid expenses, Intercompany cross charges, operating provisions, payroll, payroll accruals, stores issues & reconciliation, food & beverage cost, allocation of expenses etc

Experience and Technical Knowledge

ESSENTIAL

• The successful candidate should have 10+ years of experience in the similar position and possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written, be self-driven yet like to work as part of a team, and have a good command of the English language, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience in a GCC country is preferred.
• Experience working in the Property Management and Mall Management.
Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS) and UAE regulations (e.g., VAT).

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL

• Bachelor’s Finance & Accounting

DESIRABLE

Key Competencies and skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• High ethical standards and attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Other General Skills

• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., EPM, Fusion, Yardi).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.