Assistant Manager - FP&A I Real Estate I Shared Services

ACCA Careers; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE seeks a financial management professional to oversee revenue within various sectors. The role involves accounting activities, budget preparation, and financial analysis to support business decision-making. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in financial management and accounting systems, along with strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial and management accounting.
• Experience in real estate and mall accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of monthly accounting closes and financial reporting.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts in collaboration with business departments.
• Oversee the consolidation of revenue and preparation of KPIs.

Skills

Data Analysis

Financial Modeling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CA/CPA/CIMA/ACCA/CMA

Finance Degree

Tools

SAP/BPC

YARDI

Power BI

Job description

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. The group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable it to grow and expand, responding to the changing needs of its customers within the societies in which it operates.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview Of The Role

The primary objective of this position is to deliver financial management decision support and oversight for revenue within the DFC, AFRE (Residential/Commercial), and Malls sectors. Responsibilities include overseeing daily accounting activities, month-end closing processes, and collaborating closely with the business to develop plans, budgets, forecasts, and conduct monthly variance analyses for designated assets. This role will actively support business decision-making and provide insightful feedback.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Ensure timely completion of monthly accounting closes for revenue, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and balance sheet integrity.
• Verify that balance sheets are substantiated monthly with appropriate schedules and sign-offs.
• Contribute to the development of business management relationships through monthly reviews and recommendation of improvement initiatives.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts in collaboration with various business departments to ensure the reliability of key assumptions. Control and monitor the operating budget, investigating variances as necessary.
• Responsible for re-forecasting the budget during quarterly financial reviews, recommending upward or downward adjustments based on market conditions and business requirements.
• Contribute to finance improvement projects, particularly in reporting automation and process improvements.
• Develop reports and financial analyses as required for external and internal purposes.
• Coordinate with business teams to ensure smooth information flow and act as a bridge between the business and finance to ensure accurate reporting.
• Coordinate with the RESI/COMM and Malls Finance teams to analyze all financial aspects of the portfolios of operating assets.
• Oversee the consolidation of revenue and the preparation of KPIs across various entities within the real estate group to ensure accurate reporting.

Job Context

The primary objective of this position is to deliver financial management decision support and oversight for revenue within the DFC, AFRE (Residential/Commercial), and Malls sectors. Responsibilities include overseeing daily accounting activities, month-end closing processes, and collaborating closely with the business to develop plans, budgets, forecasts, and conduct monthly variance analyses for designated assets. This role will actively support business decision-making and provide insightful feedback.

Job-Specific Skills

Required skills to be successful:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)
• Extensive knowledge of financial packages such as SAP/BPC, YARDI, ARIBA, and/or other ERP systems
• Proficient in data analysis and financial modeling, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and create robust financial models to support strategic decision-making.

Behavioral Competencies

• Teamwork
• Good interpersonal, management, and communication skills both verbal and written
• Professional knowledge
• Encourage subordinates
• Training & coaching

What equips you for the role

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• CA/CPA/CIMA/ACCA/CMA or a Finance Degree with extensive knowledge of financial management and accounting systems. Business development and process improvement skills.
• Knowledge of Power Queries, Power Pivot, Power BI, YARDI, and SAP is an advantage.

Minimum Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in financial and management accounting.
• Experience in real estate and mall accounting is preferred.