Finance Manager

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 380,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead accounting, financial reporting, and planning in Abu Dhabi. You will drive performance, support decision-making, and ensure compliance with IFRS, VAT, and audit standards, while managing AR/AP, treasury, and stakeholder reporting.

The role requires 10–15 years in finance within real estate development or construction, with 5+ years in a managerial capacity, and strong business acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
• 10–15 years of finance experience in real estate development or construction.
• 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Proven financial and business acumen.
• Experience leading a large, complex financial portfolio.
• Exposure to investment, real estate, and emerging sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance department's day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders (suppliers, banks, auditors) and internal senior management.
• Ensure accurate recording, timeliness, and efficiency of all transactions.
• Oversee balances, reconciliations, and fixed assets register maintenance.
• Prepare monthly management and shareholder reports; manage external audits.

Skills

Financial management

Financial reporting

Audit liaison

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting

Professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead accounting, financial reporting, and financial planning. You will drive financial performance and support sound decision-making through strong analytical and numerical expertise.

Key Responsibilities.

General Finance Operations

• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the finance department.
• Liaise with external stakeholders (suppliers, banks, auditors) and internal stakeholders (senior management, department heads).
• Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately, on time, and efficiently.
• Review balances and reconciliations periodically.
• Maintain and update the fixed assets register.
• Establish and maintain adequate accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitor new accounting and reporting standards and recommend their adoption where appropriate.
• Support executives in implementing policies aligned with IFRS, audit standards, VAT regulations, and risk management frameworks.

Accounts Receivable

• Ensure customer billing and receipts are accounted for accurately and on time.
• Oversee timely AR booking and reporting.
• Manage customer notices and follow up on payments promptly.

Accounts Payable

• Lead the AP function and ensure efficient processes for transaction booking and payments.
• Review outstanding invoices weekly.
• Resolve vendor matters and disputes.
• Sign cheques within delegated authority limits.
• Manage petty cash.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Lead preparation of financial statements and manage external audits and auditor liaison.
• Manage stakeholder cash calls and all monthly and ad hoc reporting within required timelines.
• Review financial statements of group companies prepared by other country teams where CFRO approval is required.
• Prepare monthly management and shareholder reports.
• Design and continuously improve internal reporting templates (MIS, Business Review Meetings).

Cost Reporting

• Manage preparation and review of project cost reports.
• Oversee review of variation orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
• 10–15 years of finance experience in real estate development or construction.
• 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Proven financial and business acumen.
• Experience leading a large, complex financial portfolio.
• Exposure to investment, real estate, and emerging sectors.