Finance Manager (Arabic Speaker)

Reports To: Group CFO

Location: Dubai, UAE

Department: Accounts & Finance

Role Purpose:

The Finance Manager is responsible for leading the financial operations, reporting, planning,

compliance, treasury, and control functions across the Group. The role acts as the second-incommand to the Group CFO and is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust

internal controls, effective cash flow management, regulatory compliance, and continuous

improvement of finance processes and systems.

The position supports multiple business sectors including Real Estate Development,

Contracting, Investment, and Property-Related Activities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & IFRS Compliance

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings across all Group entities.

• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE regulations, and Group accounting policies.

• Review general ledger activities and ensure financial accuracy and completeness.

• Prepare Board, Management, and Shareholder reporting packages.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all Group entities.

• Prepare rolling forecasts and long-term financial projections.

• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide variance analysis.

• Develop financial models to support investment and development decisions.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Manage Group cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.

• Monitor working capital requirements and funding needs.

• Coordinate banking relationships, facilities, guarantees, and financing arrangements.

• Review and approve payment recommendations in line with delegated authority limits.

Real Estate Development Finance

• Monitor project feasibility studies, project cash flows, and development budgets.

• Review project profitability, cost-to-complete analyses, and funding requirements.

• Support land acquisitions, project structuring, escrow compliance, and development

financing.

• Review sales collections, payment plans, and project financial performance.

Audit, Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Lead annual external audits and statutory reporting requirements.

• Coordinate internal audit reviews and implementation of recommendations.

• Manage UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance activities.

• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, banks, legal advisors, and regulatory authorities.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Develop and strengthen internal control frameworks.

• Review and improve workflows, authority matrices, and financial procedures.

• Implement risk mitigation measures to safeguard Group assets.

• Ensure compliance with approved policies and delegated authority limits.

ERP & Process Improvement

• Lead ERP enhancement and automation initiatives.

• Improve finance processes, reporting efficiency, and data integrity.

• Participate in system implementation projects relating to finance, real estate

development, and property management.

• Establish and maintain SOPs across the finance function.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting teams across the Group.

• Establish KPIs and performance management frameworks.

• Ensure adequate succession planning and staff development.

• Promote accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Support

• Support the Group CFO in strategic planning, restructuring, and business expansion

initiatives.

• Participate in investment evaluations, acquisitions, and special projects.

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