Finance Manager

A Leading Company In UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate firm in Dubai is looking for a Finance Manager to manage financial operations. The successful candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with significant experience in the UAE real estate sector, responsible for financial planning, budgeting, and compliance. This role demands strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial software, offering a key position in strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with additional certifications preferred.
• 5–8 years of finance experience, 3 years in UAE real estate.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UAE tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations including accounts and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Develop budgets and financial models for real estate projects.
• Analyze project feasibility and manage cash flow projections.
• Implement internal financial controls and risk management.

Skills

Chartered Accountant (CA)

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

UAE corporate tax knowledge

Financial software proficiency

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

Tally

Zoho

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of our real estate development business in Dubai. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant (CA) with prior experience in the real estate sector, either with a developer or a sales agency. This role involves financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, project feasibility analysis, and compliance, playing a key part in supporting strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, banking, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and UAE regulations.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial models for real‑estate development projects.
• Analyze project feasibility, cash‑flow projections, return on investment (ROI), and funding requirements.
• Manage project costing, revenue recognition (percentage of completion), and coordination with project and sales teams.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of VAT and other tax obligations; liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Implement and maintain internal financial controls and risk‑management procedures.
• Coordinate with external financial institutions for project funding, escrow account management, and loan compliance.
• Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to track collections, manage agency payments, and commission structures.
• Provide strategic financial input to support business planning, investments, and cost optimisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA); additional certifications such as CPA or CMA are an advantage.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years in the UAE real‑estate sector (developer or sales agency).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE corporate tax and VAT regulations, and real‑estate finance practices.
• Experience in managing escrow accounts, project finance, and developer compliance requirements (e.g., RERA).
• Proficient in financial software (e.g., Tally, Zoho, Microsoft Excel).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment with cross‑functional teams.