Chief Accountant

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, GL, and bank reconciliations.

• Supervise the accounting team and ensure adherence to IFRS and RERA accounting standards. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis for management review.
• Oversee all taxation matters including VAT, Corporate Tax, and Withholding Tax for all group entities.
• Ensure accurate intercompany transactions and group-level consolidation.
• Review and verify project-level financial statements, cost allocations, and Escrow reports.
• Manage the monthly and annual closing process with full accuracy and completeness. Prepare management reports, project profitability & other analysis, and cash flow forecasts.
• Maintain project-wise costing, revenue recognition, and cash flow forecasting.
• Track construction costs, consultant fees, contractor payments, and project budgets.
• Support feasibility studies and financial modelling for new projects.
• Manage escrow accounts as per Dubai Land Department (DLD) and RERA guidelines. Prepare escrow reports, reconcile statements, and coordinate with escrow agents.
• Oversee accounting system operations (ERP systems like Odoo, etc.). Drive automation and optimization of accounting processes. Ensure data accuracy, timely entries, and secure financial records.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting.

• Masters in Finance / Business
• Professional certification (CPA/ACCA/CMA) is highly desirable
• 6+ years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years in real estate development.
• Relevant Real Estate industry finance experience in UAE for minimum 2 years
• Other industry Finance related experience in managing large corporate finance functions is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong experience with Real estate finance workflows, budgeting and Taxation.
• Excellent past experience and exposure to relevant ERP & CRM systems
• Ability to Build, lead, and develop a high-performance finance organization.
• Strong in Accounting, Book Keeping, Reporting, Audit compliance.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent past experience and exposure to relevant ERP & CRM systems