Financial Controller

Responsibilities:

Review and refine new and existing processes and policies as needed.

Support the Director Finance in addressing corporate governance issues, including: Delegation of Authority (DOA) matrix, Key Operating Guidelines (KOGs), Internal controls and Compliance with Commercial Companies Law.

• Review, standardize, and improve documentation for approvals, including: Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), Requests for Applications (RFAs) and Investment Committee Memorandums.
• Enhance and standardize AFGREs financial and management reporting, including cash flow forecasting and bank modeling.
• Review, improve, and coordinate the 3-Year Plan and budget process across UAE entities.
• Ensure timely completion of external audits with no adjustment entries, meeting Audit Committee timelines.
• Coordinate with Regional and Group Treasury, preparing bank funding models, business plans, and analyses to support funding proposals.
• Manage compliance with existing funding covenants and coordinate requests for waivers in liaison with Group Treasury.
• Review and document tax exposure across the UAE and new geographies; develop and coordinate efficient tax strategies.
• Skills:
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the field of Finance and Accounting, preferably Real Estate, out of which a minimum of 4 years in Big 4 audit companies
• Experience in Real Estate / Construction / Project Management industries will be preferred
• Knowledge and experience of IFRS, real estate operations, Dubai real estate laws and guidelines is mandatory