Finance Manager

Finance Manager – Real Estate

Position Overview

The Finance Manager – Real Estate is responsible for managing the company’s financial operations related to real estate activities, including budgeting, reporting, cash flow management, compliance, and financial analysis. The role supports senior management in decision-making by providing accurate financial insights across property development, sales, leasing, and asset management operations.

The Finance Manager will work closely with the CFO, senior management, and operational teams to ensure strong financial control, efficiency, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Budgeting

Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections for real estate projects and portfolios

Monitor financial performance against budgets and analyze variances

Support long-term financial planning for developments, acquisitions, and asset management

2. Financial Reporting & Accounting

Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations

Prepare management reports and dashboards for senior leadership

Support consolidation of financials across entities or projects, if applicable

3. Real Estate Project Finance

Monitor project costs, construction budgets, and development expenditures

Track revenues from sales, leasing, and service charges

Support financial feasibility studies, project costing, and profitability analysis

Coordinate with project managers to control costs and timelines

4. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

Manage day-to-day cash flow and working capital requirements

Monitor collections, payments, and funding requirements

Coordinate with banks for routine banking operations and reporting

Assist in managing escrow, trust, or client accounts where applicable

5. Compliance, Audit & Controls

Ensure compliance with UAE accounting standards, VAT regulations, and local laws

Support internal and external audits and coordinate with auditors

Implement and maintain internal controls and financial policies

Ensure accurate VAT filings and regulatory reporting

6. Taxation & Regulatory Support

Manage VAT registration, filing, and reconciliation

Assist with corporate tax compliance and reporting (where applicable)

Coordinate with tax advisors and consultants on regulatory matters

7. Team & Stakeholder Coordination

Supervise and guide junior finance and accounting staff

Coordinate with sales, leasing, operations, and legal teams

Support CFO and senior management with financial analysis and reports

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of real estate finance and accounting

Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Good communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA, or CMA preferred

Minimum 5–8 years of finance or accounting experience, preferably in real estate or property development

Experience in UAE real estate market and regulations is an advantage

Job Type: Full-time