Accounts Manager Real Estate

Ismail Al Hammadi Group L.L.C. Ismail Al Hammadi Group L.L.C.; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Ismail Al Hammadi Group L.L.C. seeks an experienced Accounts Manager to oversee accounting operations across all group entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely monthly closings, VAT compliance, and robust internal controls.

The role drives standardization of accounting processes and supports ERP/CRM initiatives. Responsibilities include supervising AP/AR and payroll, coordinating intercompany reporting, managing treasury and bank reconciliations, and leading a finance team to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in accounting operations across multiple entities.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements.
• Experience coordinating intercompany reporting and reconciliations.
• Proven ability to implement and standardize finance SOPs and processes.
• Leadership of finance teams including performance reviews and training.
• Experience with ERP/CRM implementation initiatives and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting activities across all entities; ensure accurate bookkeeping and ledger integrity.
• Manage monthly closing, year-end close, and financial reporting; review entity financial statements.
• Supervise AP/AR, supplier payments, payroll, and WPS coordination; monitor aging reports.
• Ensure VAT and Corporate Tax compliance; coordinate audits and documentation.
• Review treasury transactions, bank reconciliations, and payment workflows.
• Develop and enforce finance SOPs; drive standardization and reporting improvements.
• Lead and develop the Accounts team, plan cross-training and backups to ensure continuity.

Skills

Accounting Operations

Financial Reporting

AP/AR & Payroll

VAT & Tax Compliance

Treasury & Banking

SOPs & Process Improvement

Team Leadership

Job description

Job Overview

The Accounts Manager is responsible for overseeing accounting operations across all group entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely monthly closing, compliance with UAE regulations, implementation of internal controls and standardization of accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations Management: Supervise accounting activities across all entities. Ensure accurate bookkeeping and maintenance of accounting records. Review journal entries, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations. Monitor general ledger integrity and monthly closing activities.
• Financial Reporting: Manage monthly and year-end closing process. Ensure timely preparation of management accounts. Review entity‑wise Balance Sheet, PL, and Cash Flow reports. Coordinate reporting deadlines with finance team. Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• AP/AR and Payroll Supervision: Oversee accounts payable and receivable operations. Review supplier payments and collections monitoring. Supervise payroll preparation and WPS coordination. Ensure proper approval documentation and compliance. Review debtor collections and creditor payment strategies. Analyze aging reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure VAT and Corporate Tax compliance. Coordinate audit schedules and support documentation. Ensure adherence to accounting policies and SOPs. Monitor implementation of internal controls. Ensure compliance with company policies and local authorities. Maintain finance‑related registers and documentation.
• Treasury & Banking Controls: Review treasury transactions and bank reconciliations. Ensure maker‑checker controls are followed. Monitor payment approval workflows. Coordinate operational banking matters.
• SOPs & Process Improvement: Implement finance SOPs across all entities. Standardize accounting procedures and reporting formats. Support ERP CRM implementation initiatives. Improve reporting and workflow efficiency.
• Team Management: Supervise Assistant Accounts Manager and Senior Accountants. Conduct performance reviews and support training. Coordinate cross‑training and backup planning. Ensure business continuity coverage within finance operations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Monthly closing timeline adherence
• Accuracy of financial reporting
• Budget variance analysis accuracy
• Audit readiness and finalization in a timely manner
• Transfer Pricing Reporting and Documentation
• VAT & Corporate Tax compliance
• AP/AR aging control
• Reconciliation completion rates
• SOP implementation compliance and improvements
• Team productivity and accuracy
• Support in digitalization of the processes