Finance Manager Process Control

Overview of the role:

The manager finance control is responsible for ensuring the financial integrity, compliance, and governance of company operations. This involves overseeing financial systems and internal controls, and aligning financial operations with corporate goals. The role serves as a business co-pilot, ensuring efficient execution of operations and compliance with financial policies. Success depends on a blend of strong analytical skills, leadership abilities, and comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards, real estate operations, and legal guidelines.

What you will do:

Accounting policies and judgements

Develop and review accounting policies and procedures specific to the real estate business.

Conduct impact assessments of emerging accounting standards and ensure consistent application.

Provide expert opinion and interpretation of accounting policies and support complex judgements.

Systems, standards, and control framework

Implement Al Futtaim financial control framework and standards for the CFC.

Monitor compliance with the framework across all CFX business units.

Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and automation.

Lead the development and deployment of systems interfacing with SAP.

Support the rationalization of legal entities and SAP entities.

Divisional financial close and reporting framework

Review monthly closing procedures and accrual bookings for accuracy.

Ensure accuracy and substantiation of all balance sheet accounts.

Lead periodic reviews of intercompany reconciliations.

Lead CFC consolidation and divisional system consolidation.

Coordinate with regional finance and internal audit on audit assignments.

Review and approve financial master data.

Financial control, governance, and tax advisory

Oversee FSSC KPIs and SLAs.

Support FSSC in onboarding and offboarding entities.

Review auditor recommendations and recommend actions.

Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial records and reports.

Required skills to be successful:

• Effective management reporting, automation, and accounting system knowledge.

• Proficiency in EAS/IAS/IFRS.

• Strong leadership and motivational skills in a complex environment.

• Ability to communicate financial matters to non-finance professionals clearly.

What qualifies you for the role:

• Post-graduate degree in commerce, accounting, or finance.

• Accounting/Finance qualification (CPA, CA, CMA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA), MBA is a plus.

• Knowledge of ERP financial software, with SAP and Yardi expertise preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in finance and accounting, with at least 3 years in real estate.