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Senior Accountant / Finance Manager
Location: Dubai, UAE
Reporting to: Finance Director

Position Overview
The Senior Accountant / Finance Manager will be responsible for the full end-to-end accounting and financial management of a distinct commercial office segment within a larger mixed-use development. This role will oversee all aspects of financial reporting, controls, budgeting, compliance, and operational finance support for the asset.
The position requires strong technical accounting expertise, and the ability to partner closely with operations and asset management teams.
This is a hands-on role with ownership of the complete finance cycle from transactional oversight through to statutory reporting and audit coordination.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close Process

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process

• Prepare and review full financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

• Maintain general ledger integrity and supporting schedules

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis

• Deliver timely and accurate reporting packages

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and company accounting policies

Operational Accounting

• Oversee revenue accounting

• Monitor receivables, collections, and aging analysis

• Review and approve payables and expense coding

• Ensure correct cost allocations between operating components

• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules

Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Partnering

• Lead annual budgeting process for the Suites

• Prepare rolling forecasts and cash flow projections

• Provide financial insights to support pricing, cost management, and profitability initiatives

• Partner with Operations leadership to drive financial performance

Compliance, Controls & Governance

• Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance framework

• Ensure VAT compliance and regulatory filings

• Coordinate annual audit process and liaise with external auditors

• Ensure adherence to management agreements and ownership reporting requirements

• Support internal reporting requirements

Cash & Treasury Management

• Monitor cash flow and working capital

• Manage bank reconciliations and funding requirements

• Support capital expenditure tracking and reporting

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive process efficiencies and automation within finance operations

• Ensure integrity of accounting systems

• Develop dashboards and reporting enhancements where appropriate

Qualifications & Experience

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

• Professional qualification preferred (CPA, ACCA, CA)

• 5+ years of relevant experience

  • Real estate, hospitality, or mixed-use asset experience strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of IFRS

• Experience with budgeting and operational finance support

• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and Excel

• Experience in VAT compliance (UAE preferred)

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, asset-focused environment

• Commercial mindset with operational awareness

Preferred Experience (If Positioned as Finance Manager)

• Experience leading audits independently

• Demonstrated experience improving finance processes

• Exposure to hospitality KPIs and revenue management

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Accurate and timely monthly close with no audit adjustments

• Clear, insightful reporting to Asset Management

• Strong cash flow visibility and cost control

• Seamless coordination with Operations

• Well-documented controls and compliance