Supervisor - Finance Projects & Compliance

Asico Real Estate Llc; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Asico Real Estate Llc in Dubai is seeking a Finance Special Projects professional responsible for overseeing finance project implementations and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The role covers tasks from system migrations to management of financial controls.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting, hold professional certifications, and have 5-7 years of relevant experience coupled with strong communication skills. Familiarity with UAE VAT laws is a must.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in finance focusing on compliance and governance.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE VAT and corporate tax laws.
• Experience in financial system transformation.
• Strong grasp of internal control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Implement and migrate integrated accounting systems across businesses.
• Oversee compliance with UAE VAT and corporate tax laws.
• Monitor effectiveness of finance systems through audits.
• Conduct pre-audit reviews of financial transactions.

Skills

Compliance management

Financial governance

Project management

Communication skills

Tax laws knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Professional certifications (e.g., CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA, or CIA)

Tools

ERP systems

Finance automation tools

Job description

Finance Special Projects

• Implementation and migration of integrated accounting systems across BUs
• Historical data transformation and migration to new systems
• Fixing and configuring accounting systems for improved functionality and reporting
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to align finance projects with business goals
• Monitor progress and ensure timely delivery of finance-related projects

Finance Process Streamlining and Governance

• Monitor and assess effectiveness of accounting and finance systems and processes through study of ongoing operations, review of external and internal audit reports
• Design and implement controls to streamline payment processes, eliminating duplicate or erroneous payments
• Establish and enforce maker-checker controls to strengthen governance
• Configure approved budgets in financial systems, ensuring alignment with corporate guidelines
• Review and update finance policies and processes to reflect best practices and regulatory changes
• Track and report on finance department KPIs to evaluate performance and drive improvements

Compliance Management

• Ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including UAE VAT and corporate tax laws, timely return filings, reconciliations, and communication with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
• Ensure compliance with AML regulations, real estate regulatory requirements, and other financial laws
• Oversee the renewal of trade licenses, labor law registrations, and other necessary permits for all entities
• Act as the key liaison for internal and external audits related to compliance

Pre-Audit and Payment Oversight

• Conduct pre-audit reviews of financial transactions to identify and rectify discrepancies
• Review payment requests to ensure adherence to budget and policy guidelines
• Implement best practices for payment processing and ensure adherence to SLAs
• Ensure all payments and transactions comply with internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements

Systems Governance and Financial Controls

• Oversee financial system governance ensuring system integrity, security, and compliance
• Monitor and resolve gaps in system configuration related to financial processes
• Align finance systems and controls with organizational objectives and audit requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA, or CIA) are desirable. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in finance, with a focus on compliance, process governance, and system transformation. Prior exposure to real estate or allied service industries is advantageous. The ideal job holder will have in-depth knowledge of tax laws (e.g., UAE VAT, corporate tax) and compliance requirements, should also have expertise in finance policy formulation, governance frameworks and proficiency in ERP systems and finance automation tools. Job holder will have excellent communication skills in English language; knowledge of Arabic language would be an added advantage. Strong understanding of UAE VAT, corporate tax, and AML compliance. Strong grasp of internal control frameworks and financial governance standards. Familiarity with real estate-specific regulatory and financial compliance. Expertise in finance systems governance and automation. Experience with system implementation and process transformation initiatives.