Finance Manager - Property Management and Financial Operations

Al Ghurair; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ghurair in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Finance Manager to lead strategic financial planning, reporting and treasury for its property management and financial operations. This role partners with leadership to improve profitability, cash flow and governance while integrating CRM with ERP.

The incumbent will drive IFRS-compliant financial reporting, oversee general ledger and asset management, and lead finance transformation initiatives within a diverse portfolio of properties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting across business units and properties.
• Develop rolling forecasts and long-range financial plans.
• Manage cash flow planning and treasury coordination.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and internal controls.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Treasury management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance

Salesforce

Power BI

Job description

Finance Manager - Property Management and Financial Operations Job Snapshot - Role: Finance Manager - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Real Estate - Function: Finance/Accounting General - Experience: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

Al Ghurair is seeking a Finance Manager to provide strategic financial leadership and oversee accounting, reporting, treasury coordination, financial planning and compliance activities within its property management operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The position serves as a strategic business partner to the leadership team, supporting financial performance, profitability, cash flow management and informed commercial decision-making across business units and properties.

The Finance Manager will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, optimizing working capital and ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and applicable UAE tax regulations.

The role also involves leading finance transformation initiatives, improving financial processes and overseeing the integration of Salesforce Property Management CRM with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance (D365).

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across business units, properties and operational activities.
• Develop rolling financial forecasts and long-range financial plans to support business objectives.
• Oversee cash flow planning and forecasting to maintain financial stability and support operational requirements.
• Monitor actual financial performance against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze financial variances and provide actionable recommendations to improve business results.
• Support leadership teams with financial insights that inform strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, financial efficiency and overall business performance.

Business Performance and Financial Analysis

• Establish and monitor financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across assets, business units, tenants and service lines.
• Develop profitability analysis and performance measurement frameworks to support commercial decision-making.
• Lead monthly business performance reviews with relevant operational stakeholders.
• Evaluate financial results and identify opportunities for revenue improvement, cost optimization and stronger operating margins.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to help operational leaders achieve business objectives.
• Enhance management reporting through financial analytics, dashboards and business intelligence tools.
• Support data-driven decisions through accurate financial information and performance analysis.

Financial Accounting and General Ledger Management

• Lead financial accounting operations and maintain the accuracy and integrity of accounting records.
• Oversee General Ledger activities and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding accounting items.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing activities.
• Maintain consistent accounting practices and financial controls across relevant business units.
• Safeguard company assets through appropriate accounting procedures and internal controls.

Financial Reporting and Management Accounts

• Oversee the preparation of periodic management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Ensure financial reports comply with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review financial information for board reporting and management decision-making.
• Deliver accurate financial performance analysis covering business operations, assets and commercial activities.
• Maintain reporting processes that support transparency, accuracy and timely financial review.
• Provide leadership with relevant financial insights, performance trends and recommendations.

Revenue Accounting and Accounts Receivable

• Oversee revenue accounting activities, ensuring accurate recognition and reporting of revenue.
• Manage accounts receivable processes, including tenant billing, collections and outstanding balances.
• Monitor receivables aging and identify overdue accounts requiring attention.
• Assess tenant credit risks and support appropriate receivables management measures.
• Strengthen collection processes to improve cash conversion and reduce outstanding receivables.
• Ensure billing and revenue accounting activities are accurately reflected in financial systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve working capital performance through effective receivables management.

Treasury, Cash Flow and Working Capital

• Oversee treasury coordination and cash flow management activities.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts to support liquidity planning.
• Manage banking relationships and coordinate relevant treasury requirements.
• Evaluate funding requirements and support the management of available financial resources.
• Monitor compliance with applicable financing arrangements and contractual obligations.
• Develop measures to optimize working capital and improve cash management efficiency.
• Identify potential liquidity risks and support appropriate financial planning responses.

Financial Governance, Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Maintain adherence to UAE Value Added Tax (VAT) and UAE Corporate Tax regulations.
• Ensure finance activities comply with internal policies, delegated authorities and approval frameworks.
• Develop and maintain effective internal financial controls across accounting and operational finance functions.
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement appropriate control measures.
• Strengthen financial governance and accountability across business units.
• Support tax planning activities while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory obligations.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and records to support regulatory and internal requirements.

Audit Management and Statutory Compliance

• Lead and coordinate internal and external financial audits.
• Manage audit engagements involving statutory reporting, financial controls and compliance.
• Coordinate Federal Tax Authority (FTA) audits and related financial information requirements.
• Ensure relevant documentation, reconciliations and supporting records are available for audit review.
• Review audit findings and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Monitor the resolution of identified control weaknesses and compliance issues.
• Maintain continuous audit readiness across finance functions.
• Promote a strong internal control environment through effective oversight and process improvement.

Finance Transformation and Systems Integration

• Lead finance transformation initiatives designed to improve operational efficiency and financial reporting.
• Oversee Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) optimization and finance process automation projects.
• Drive digitalization initiatives that strengthen financial controls, data accuracy and reporting capabilities.
• Sponsor and oversee finance technology projects involving Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance.
• Support the integration of Salesforce Property Management CRM with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance.
• Coordinate system enhancement activities and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for relevant finance applications.
• Work with stakeholders to improve the integration of financial and operational information across systems.
• Promote the use of financial analytics, dashboards and business intelligence solutions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce manual processes and improve finance productivity.

Leadership and Operational Finance Excellence

• Serve as a strategic financial partner to business leaders and operational management teams.
• Provide financial guidance to support commercial planning, performance improvement and business growth.
• Promote accountability, accuracy and strong financial governance across finance operations.
• Foster a high-performance finance culture focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Encourage collaboration between finance, property management and other business functions.
• Lead improvements in financial processes, reporting practices and internal controls.
• Support effective coordination across accounting, revenue management, treasury and compliance activities.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen financial efficiency and the quality of management information.

Qualifications and Professional Requirements

Education

• Bachelor 's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.

Preferred Professional Certifications

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
• Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• An equivalent professional accounting or finance qualification.

Financial Accounting and Reporting Knowledge

• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of financial accounting, consolidation and management reporting.
• Understanding of general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and period-end closing processes.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and management accounts.
• Knowledge of financial performance analysis and profitability measurement.

Taxation, Compliance and Audit

• Knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax and VAT compliance requirements.
• Understanding of internal financial controls and financial risk management.
• Familiarity with statutory compliance and financial audit processes.
• Ability to coordinate internal, external and regulatory audit requirements.
• Understanding of financial governance and approval procedures.

Treasury and Financial Planning

• Knowledge of treasury operations, liquidity planning and cash flow forecasting.
• Understanding of working capital management and financial resource optimization.
• Ability to develop budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans.
• Strong analytical skills for reviewing financial performance and identifying improvement opportunities.

Finance Systems and Business Intelligence

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and its integration with financial management systems.
• Knowledge of Hyperion financial planning and reporting tools.
• Proficiency in Power BI and Power Query for financial analysis and reporting.
• Understanding of ERP systems, financial process automation and digital transformation.
• Ability to support system enhancements and User Acceptance Testing.

Professional Competencies

• Strong financial analysis and strategic decision-support capabilities.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and provide practical business recommendations.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to financial accuracy, compliance and reporting integrity.
• Ability to coordinate financial activities across multiple business units and properties.
• Sound judgement in financial planning, risk assessment and operational decision-making.
• Commitment to process improvement, accountability and financial governance.
• Ability to support business growth while maintaining effective financial controls.