A. Sales revenue verification
- 1. Verify every unit reported as sold meets the qualifying criteria before it enters the weekly or monthly sales report.
- 2. Match each SPA to the approved price list; flag any price below list or discount outside the Delegation of Authority.
- 3. Confirm buyer KYC and AML/CFT checks are on file, including source-of-funds for cash or high-value payments.
- 4. Check that each sale is recorded in the ERP/CRM against the correct unit, buyer, price and payment plan, and that no unit is sold twice.
- 5. Review cancellations, resales, swaps and transfers for approval, forfeiture calculation and correct reversal of revenue.
- 6. Flag sales recorded in the wrong month or not yet qualifying to Finance for correction.
B. Sales collection verification
- 1. Reconcile the PDC register to each payment plan: every instalment has a cheque or agreed payment method, with correct amount and date.
- 2. Match collections to bank statements monthly; investigate unmatched receipts, cash receipts and receipts in third-party names.
- 3. Track bounced cheques, replacements and legal notices; confirm penalties and late fees are applied or properly waived.
- 4. Track receivables ageing by project and unit; escalate balances past agreed thresholds.
- 5. Confirm no unit is handed over or title transferred before full payment or an approved exception.
C. Leasing revenue verification
- 1. Verify each lease is signed, registered with the relevant authority, and matches the approved rate card and leasing policy.
- 2. Check rent-free periods, discounts and incentives against approval limits.
- 3. Reconcile three sources for every unit: physical occupancy on site, ERP status and the lease register. Flag occupied-but-not-billed, billed-but-vacant and expired-but-occupied units.
- 4. Confirm renewals are processed and repriced before expiry, and that expired contracts are either renewed, vacated or escalated.
- 5. Verify service charges, utilities recharges, parking and other ancillary income are billed completely.
D. Leasing collection verification
- 1. Reconcile security deposits and rent PDCs held to the lease register and to the cheque custody log.
- 2. Match rent receipts to bank statements; investigate cash collections and unallocated receipts.
- 3. Age tenant arrears; confirm follow-up, notices and legal escalation follow policy.
- 4. Verify deposit refunds on exit: deductions supported by the move‑out inspection, refunds approved and paid to the tenant of record.
E. Commissions, incentives and payouts
- 1. Verify every commission payment advice against verified sales and leases before disbursement.
- 2. Check commission tier, agent attribution and splits; watch for units clubbed under other agents' names to reach a higher tier.
- 3. Confirm broker and external agent fees are contracted, approved and paid only after qualifying collection.
F. ERP data integrity and reporting
- 1. Maintain the Sales Verification Register and a Lease Verification Register as the single tracked record of exceptions.
- 2. Reconcile sales and leasing reports to the ERP and to Finance's ledger each month.
- 3. Recommend report templates and system fields that close gaps, for example missing PDC status or fee columns.
- 4. Raise ERP status corrections with Property Management and Sales and confirm they are made.
G. Controls, policy and compliance
- 1. Test compliance with the leasing policy, sales policy and Delegation of Authority.
- 2. Cover the relevant items in the real estate compliance program (RERA and related regulations) and AML/CFT requirements for property transactions.
- 3. Document control gaps found during testing and suggest practical fixes.
- 4. Report red flags and suspected fraud to the Head of GRC immediately.
H. Stakeholder management and follow-up
- 1. Agree findings with process owners before reporting, with evidence attached.
- 2. Track every open exception to closure in the audit follow-up tracker.
- 3. Support walkthroughs for Sales, Leasing and PM teams when policies or controls change.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Commerce.
- 4 to 6 years in accounts receivable, credit control, audit, or real estate sales or leasing administration.
- Basic understanding of how property sales and leases work: reservations, payment plans, PDCs, lease contracts, deposits.
- Real estate experience in Qatar or the GCC.
- Professional qualification (ACCA, CIA or CMA) will be an added advantage.