Finance Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Finance Manager with strong experience in the Real Estate industry to manage financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and project-based financial operations. The ideal candidate must have hands-on knowledge of real estate cost structures, feasibility analysis, and compliance with UAE accounting standards and tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and project-based financial plans.
• Conduct feasibility studies, ROI/IRR calculations, and financial modelling for new real estate developments.
• Analyse project profitability, sales performance, and cost trends.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements following IFRS.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition for property sales, leasing, and service charges.
• Maintain project cost reports (CAPEX, OPEX, construction and development costs).

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Monitor daily cash flow and ensure funds availability for ongoing project expenses.
• Manage banking relationships, project finance documentation, and payment approvals.
• Oversee receivables, collections, and vendor payments.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Develop and monitor budgets for projects and departments.
• Identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Review contractor invoices, procurement costs, and project expenditure reports.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure adherence to UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and resolve audit queries.
• Maintain strong internal controls across finance and accounting processes.

Real Estate–Specific Duties

• Manage escrow accounts and ensure RERA compliance (if applicable).
• Review pricing, payment plans, leasing structures, and service charge budgets.
• Work closely with sales, leasing, and project teams for accurate financial reporting.

Team & Stakeholder Coordination

• Supervise finance and accounting staff.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management for decision-making.
• Collaborate with project, sales, and procurement teams to support operations.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (mandatory)

- Recognized professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA (preferred or in-progress)

- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 3 years in a managerial role, ideally within the real estate or commercial sector in the UAE.

Preferred Skills:

- Proficient in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Zoho, Odoo, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks)

- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities

- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Knowledge of UAE financial regulations, VAT, and compliance frameworks

- Ability to work cross-functionally with procurement, logistics, operations, and external partners.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: AED12,000.00 - AED16,000.00 per month