Hays have partnered with a leading Global Real Estate Company headquartered in London.
Location : The role is based in Dubai looking after the finance
Reports to : Director of Finance - Middle East
The Finance Manager will oversee all Finance operations in UAE including Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and Group policies. This role is pivotal in driving budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong technical expertise, analytical acumen, and a proven ability to lead high-performing finance teams.
Key Responsibilities
Financial / Operational Oversight
- Ensure AR and AP processes adhere to company policies and controls.
- Maintain accurate customer reconciliations and revenue recognition.
- Manage regional expenditures and monthly recharges to Group.
- Conduct regular intercompany reconciliations.
- Manage payroll, commission review & payments and employee provisions in coordination with HR.
- Lead weekly / monthly credit control meetings and ensure timely collections.
- Maintain and reconcile monthly balance sheet schedules.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Lead the monthly closing process in line with IFRS and Group standards.Submit accurate and timely Hyperion reports to Group Finance.Ensure proper accounting treatment and accurate posting of all transactions.Align provisions with Group ECL policy and communicate updates to the Director of Finance.Analyze P&L variances against budget / forecast and prior years, providing actionable insights.Budgeting & Forecasting
Drive the annual Budgeting process and quarterly Rolling Forecasts (RFs).Maintain dynamic working files for scenario planning and regular reviews.Treasury & Cash Management
Oversee daily cash management, bank reconciliations, and liquidity planning across all UAE entities.Manage banking relationships and negotiate terms to optimize cash flow and financing arrangements.Ensure optimal utilization of working capital and maintain robust treasury controls.Support treasury reporting requirements for Group Finance and ensure alignment with global policies.Audit & Controls
Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate audits.Strengthen internal financial controls and champion process improvements.Oversee CT / VAT filings and ensure compliance through coordination with third-party providers.Business Partnering & Strategic Support
Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and Heads of Departments.Lead project-based financial forecasting in collaboration with department heads.Deliver monthly cash flow forecasts and proactively flag funding requirements across entities.Mentor and develop finance team members to enhance performance and career growth.Skills & Competencies
Strong technical accounting knowledge, ideally in a service-based, multi-division, multi-currency environment.Proficiency in managing finance systems and applications.Demonstrated success in process improvement and automation.Advanced analytical skills for interpreting complex financial data.Effective leadership and mentoring capabilities.Requirements :
Minimum 7 years of experience, including at least 4 years in a Finance Manager role.Strong regional experience in the UAE or GCCA professional qualification such as CMA, CPA, ACCA, or CAPrior experience with one of the Big 4 audit firmsExperience with SUN Systems, Hyperion & D365 is a plus.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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