Junior Commission & Incentives Specialist

The First Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global property developer based in Dubai is seeking a Junior Commission & Incentives Specialist. This role involves managing high-volume expense reimbursements and processing commissions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and relevant experience, coupled with strong analytical and communication skills. Join a progressive corporate environment with growth potential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2000+ expense reimbursements monthly.
• Process and calculate commissions and variable payments.
• Assist in billing reconciliation for client tours.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, The First Group is a dynamic, integrated global property developer with a fast-growing portfolio of upscale hotels, residential properties, F&B brands and real estate asset management services. Since our launch in 2005, we have carved a highly successful niche offering unrivalled property investment opportunities in high-growth markets to clients from more than 70 countries worldwide.

We were among the first developers to identify the tremendous potential in providing private investors the opportunity to purchase hotel guestrooms, suites and serviced apartments in our collection of upscale properties located in highly popular locations across Dubai. We back up our success with a list of International Property awards along with strategic partnerships with companies such as Wyndham Hotel group, Millennium Hotels, Emirates Airlines and Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts.

To successful candidates, we offer a diverse progressive corporate working environmentwith clear growth potential along with award winning sales & marketing tools, a state of the art showroom featuring Dubai’s only virtual helicopter tour and endorsements from a number of international sporting celebrities.

Job Description

The Junior Commission & Incentives Specialist is responsible for managing high-volume expense reimbursements andensuring compliance with company policies. Oversees budget monitoring, approval coordination, and recovery of overbudgetclaims. Supports billing reconciliation for client tours and maintains clear communication with employees.Handles accurate processing of commissions and variable payments for few teams, including statement preparation andquery resolution. Maintains documentation and payroll reporting, while also performing ad hoc tasks as needed tosupport the team.

• Process and manage a high volume of expense reimbursements, handling 2,000+ receipts monthly. Thesereimbursements cover roadshows, exhibitions, business trips, client tours, and various departmentalexpenses, ensuring accuracy and strict adherence to company policies.
• Monitor, review, and flag expense claims that exceed allocated budgets. Prepare detailed summaries of suchclaims and collaborate with Dubai Sales and Owner Relations Managers to secure validation and approval.
• Facilitate the recovery of over-budget expense claims by submitting comprehensive summaries to the payrollprocessor for appropriate salary deductions.
• Assist in the reconciliation and verification of billings related to TFG Restaurants—spanning 33 restaurantsacross 12 TFG Hotels—for client tours. Cross-check billing data against PowerApps reports to preventdiscrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and process payment vouchers for verified expense claims, including those related to TFG ClientTours managed through PowerApps.
• Maintain clear communication with employees regarding the approval status and successful transfer of theirexpense reimbursements.
• Promptly address and resolve queries related to expense reimbursements, recoveries, and other relatedconcerns with professionalism.
• Accurately process and calculate commissions, SPIFFs, and other variable payments for few teams. Prepareand distribute commission statements in a timely manner.
• Manage payment vouchers and ensure all variable payments are posted accurately to compensationsummaries and earnings trackers.
• Handle commission-related inquiries, assist in the review and verification of commission and sales reports,and support commission simulation exercises.
• Maintain and update process documentation and prepare payroll-related reports as required to supporttransparent and efficient compensation management.
• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as required to support the team (Ad-hoc tasks).

Desired Skill & Expertise

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy degree.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, etc.)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to interpret and reconcile commission and sales reports.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Accurate data entry and high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.