Finance Controller jobs in United Arab Emirates

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Financial Controller (Real Estate – UK Portfolio) OUR CLIENT is a privately held real estate investment firm based in the US, with over 3 decades track record and 1 million sq. ft. under management across the UK and US. They are known for smart acquisitions, sharp asset management, and value–driven enhancements in office real estate. As a powerhouse in transatlantic real estate, they are now seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to take full charge of financial operations across their UK portfolio. You will be a hands–on expert with extensive experience at asset level across commercial / office real estate who thrives in the detail and is comfortable being the go–to finance lead in a lean, high–performing team.

The role of Financial Controller will include the following key areas:

• End–to–end property–level accounting: from rent rolls to tenant ledgers and arrears.
• Service charge mastery: budgets, reconciliations, apportionments–done right.
• Tax and compliance: UK VAT, capital allowances, withholding and corp tax–with external advisor oversight.
• Hands–on financial reporting: prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts under UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Audit & statutory filing leadership: drive year–end processes across UK SPVs.
• CAPEX & development accounting: track refurb spend, recover charges, and capitalise correctly.
• Controls & systems: maintain high–integrity reporting in a lean family office environment.
• Stakeholder engagement: work closely with asset managers, property managers, and surveyors.

• Ideally qualified (ACCA / CIMA or ACA / equivalent) with over 10 years of experience, ideally in a hands–on finance role within property / real estate and must have office asset exposure.
• Strong working knowledge of UK commercial real estate accounting, tax (especially VAT), and service charge mechanisms.
• Self–starter attitude – someone who doesn't need a team to do high–quality work.
• Fluent in accounting software (Yardi, MRI, or similar a plus) and Excel.
• Detail–obsessed but commercially minded – equally comfortable in the weeds and in the boardroom.

• Flexible working.
• Direct access to decision–makers – no red tape.
• International exposure in a tight–knit, entrepreneurial team.
• The autonomy to build your own systems, influence strategy, and be a true finance leader – not just a processor.

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