Chief Accountant - Real Estate (Arabic Speaker)

Al Marwan Group; Sharjah; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Marwan Group in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Chief Accountant with strong Real Estate / Property Accounting expertise and hands-on Yardi experience to lead accounting operations and financial reporting across their real estate portfolio.

The role requires IFRS knowledge, 5–8+ years of accounting experience, and leadership skills to supervise and mentor the accounting team while coordinating with external auditors and senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 5–8+ years of accounting experience, preferably in Real Estate or Property Management.
• Hands-on experience with Yardi accounting systems is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of real estate and property accounting and IFRS principles.
• Experience coordinating with audits and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for real estate properties and corporate entities.
• Manage GL, AP, AR, journal entries, accruals, payments, receipts, and reconciliations.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Prepare and review property-level and consolidated financial statements and management reports.
• Manage property and tenant accounting including rental income and operating expenses.
• Review tenant ledgers and aged receivables.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow projections, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support audit processes.

Skills

Leadership / mentoring

Analytical skills

IFRS knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Yardi

Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP)

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1978, Al Marwan Group is a diversified organization serving the construction, heavy machinery, Oil & Gas, real estate, development and Hospitality sectors across the GCC.

The Group operates through multiple business units and subsidiaries, delivering integrated solutions supported by strong operational expertise and a well-established regional presence.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Chief Accountant with strong Real Estate / Property Accounting expertise and hands-on experience with Yardi to lead accounting operations and financial reporting across our real estate portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for real estate properties and corporate entities.
• Manage and review GL, AP, AR, journal entries, accruals, payments, receipts, and reconciliations.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Prepare and review property-level and consolidated financial statements and management reports.
• Manage property and tenant accounting, including rental income, service charges, deposits, receivables, and operating expenses.
• Review tenant ledgers, aged receivables, and outstanding balances.
• Monitor intercompany and related-party transactions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow projections, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support audit and statutory requirements.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for property acquisitions, disposals, CAPEX, depreciation, and property investments.
• Maintain effective accounting controls and procedures.
• Supervise, review, and mentor accounting team members.

Yardi Responsibilities

• Manage and review property-level accounting and financial transactions in Yardi.
• Ensure accurate coding of transactions by property, unit, department, and account.
• Perform Yardi bank, tenant, vendor, and GL reconciliations.
• Generate and review property financial statements and management reports.
• Support lease, tenant, AP, AR, and property accounting processes.
• Assist with Yardi month-end closing and resolve accounting discrepancies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–8+ years of accounting experience, preferably in Real Estate, Property Management, or Investment companies.
• Mandatory hands-on experience with Yardi accounting systems.
• Strong knowledge of real estate and property accounting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles.
• Proven experience in month-end/year-end closing and audit coordination.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial reporting.
• Experience supervising or reviewing accounting team members.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• UAE/GCC accounting experience is an advantage.
• ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.