Manager - Finance Landbank - Dubai Holding Land Estates

Dubai Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Dubai Holding Land Estates seeks a seasoned finance professional to lead land bank accounting, budgeting and reporting. You will review transactions, monitor budgets and capex, maintain reconciliations, and prepare key schedules while aligning with group policies.

Ideal candidates have CA/ACCA/CPA, 5–7 years in corporate finance, and strong Excel/ERP (SAP or Oracle) skills to support decision making and governance.

Qualifications

• CA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent preferred with 5–7 years of experience.
• Deep understanding of real estate accounting and regulatory matters.
• Minimum 2 years in corporate finance, land banking, budgeting and reporting.
• Advanced Excel, SQL and ERP experience (SAP or Oracle) required.

Responsibilities

• Review all land bank accounting and related transactions.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, capex and forecasting.
• Maintain land bank reconciliations and financial records.
• Develop capex budgets and ensure data integrity per policies.
• Prepare schedules (IP/PHDS) and liaise with auditors and external advisors.
• Design and implement land bank policies and cost models.
• Produce monthly project dashboards for cost and salesStatus.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting standards.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Education

CA/ACCA/ CPA

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MIS

MS Office Tools

Job description

Job Description:

About Dubai Holding Land Estates:

Dubai Holding Land Estates oversees a diverse land portfolio strategically located across Dubai’s most sought-after areas. With convenient access to major highways, nearby amenities, and flexible land use options, investors are presented with unique opportunities for development and growth.

Through the centralization of Dubai Holding’s land bank, Dubai Holding Land Estates focuses on large-scale master plans, ensuring alignment with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, whilst also supporting the business’s commitment to sustainable urban development and strategic land portfolio management.

About the Role:

• Review all financial transactions and land bank accounting including POC workings and revenue recognition.
• Monitor project budgets, construction costs, and capital expenditure tracking and advise on availability of budgets against project expenditure.
• Maintain land bank reconciliation, track changes in land bank and related GFAs and update land bank financial records accordingly.
• Develop Capex budgets and finalize budget plans and schedules in line with Group policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of budget data, appropriateness and reliability of the key assumptions and control mechanisms.
• Ensure accuracy in land bank accounting and align it with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Prepare the relevant schedules (IP/ PHDS) in a timely and accurate manner and submit them to the relevant teams as per agreed timelines.
• Liaise with auditors, external consultants, and other advisors when required.
• Monitor cost at project level, identify and suggest if any impairment is triggered.
• Assist in reviewing EMC papers relating Value Added Services “VAS”, land sales, project feasibilities and Quarterly Project Review Reports.
• Prepare any project Ad-hoc analysis for decision making purposes.
• Review and finalize project accruals and legacy provisions.
• Assist in review of quarterly clearance pack and GRP with statutory reporting team.
• Design and implement financial policies and procedures relating to land bank accounting and cost models in alignment to business objectives and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop land bank policies, process, procedures, forms and templates to ensure adequate land bank controls and reporting structure for overall commercial Finance operations.
• Prepare monthly project dashboards showing cost and sales status.
• Ensure Policies, processes, procedures forms and templates in place, approved and implemented.

About You:

• Educational Background in Accounting/Finance; CA/ACCA/ CPA (Chartered Accountant/ Association of Chartered Certified Accountants/ Certified Public Accountant or similar) is preferred
• In-depth understanding of real estate business, accounting matters, relevant regulatory matters
• Min. 5 to 7 years’ experience with at least 2 years’ of experience in corporate finance, land banking, budgeting and reporting.
• Comfortable working in dynamic and performance driven environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex data analysis and modeling.
• Well versed in SQL / database management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or Oracle, Management Information Systems (MIS), Oracle and MS Office Tools
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills.
• Expertise in variance analysis and trend identification.
• Ability to perform cost-benefit analysis and profitability assessments.
• Ability to manage complex general ledger accounts.
• Proficient in financial reporting, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Time Management and Attention to detail and quality.
• Effective co-ordination with other stakeholders
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.

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