Chief Finance & Strategy Leader — Real Estate

Taj HR; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Real Estate Development (URED) seeks a Function Head – Finance & Accounting to lead the finance function, drive strategic planning, and ensure IFRS and Saudi GAAP compliance across the group and subsidiaries. You will oversee FP&A, Accounting, Tax, and Treasury, mentor a high-performing team, and spearhead digital transformation through Yardi and Power BI for AI-assisted executive reporting.

The role requires a CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent and 10–12 years of progressive finance experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent professional certification is required.
• Minimum 10–12 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in real estate, property management, or a related sector.
• Mastery of Yardi modules (GL, AP, AR, Budgeting, Reporting, Fixed Assets, Lease Administration) and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance & Accounting function, providing strategic oversight across FP&A, Accounting, Tax, and Treasury.
• Prepare and manage annual business plans, manpower plans, and departmental budgets for the Finance function.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for the Finance & Accounting team and drive performance.
• Drive digital transformation of finance operations including automation via Yardi, real-time Power BI dashboards, and AI-assisted reporting tools.
• Lead governance and performance reporting to the CFO & VP Support Services.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and Saudi GAAP.
• Ensure VAT, Zakat, WHT, and ZATCA e-invoicing compliance; manage external audits.
• Manage treasury operations including cash flow planning and banking relationships.
• Provide capital allocation recommendations to the CFO.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent

Tools

Yardi

Power BI

Job description

Unified Real Estate Development (URED) seeks a Function Head – Finance & Accounting to lead the finance function, drive strategic planning, and ensure IFRS and Saudi GAAP compliance across the group and subsidiaries. You will oversee FP&A, Accounting, Tax, and Treasury, mentor a high-performing team, and spearhead digital transformation through Yardi and Power BI for AI-assisted executive reporting.

The role requires a CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent and 10–12 years of progressive finance experience