Job Description

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