Assistant Manager - Finance Control I Real Estate I Finance - Al Futtaim Group

Overview Of The Role:

The Assistant Manager AFGRE is responsible for managing the finance function for entities within the Real Estate Group. This includes preparation of balance sheets, cashflow budgets, quarterly forecasts, and month-end management reports. The role demands a hands-on approach to financial reporting, requiring expertise in IFRS. The successful candidate will independently manage month-end closings and reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial representation and transparency, while also collaborating with internal stakeholders and external auditors.

What You Will Do:

Financial Systems Management

Manage and control various financial and accounting systems and procedures of the Real Estate division with adherence to internationally accepted standards.
Monitor internal controls to ensure financial stability, transparency, and accuracy.

Decision Making and Business Planning Support

Assist department heads in decision making, strategic business planning, and monthly business reviews.
Contribute to the strategic implementation of operational strategy through reviews and variance reporting, recommending improvement initiatives.

Month-End Process and Financial Reporting

Support month-end close processes including accrual entries, revenue recognition, expense reporting, account reconciliation, and management accounts production.
Independently handle financial reporting including preparation and finalisation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
Act as a point of contact with external auditors and manage statutory audits.

Internal and External Collaboration

Provide financial support to internal customers such as Real Estate business team, HR & Group Treasury and Corporate Finance.
Coordinate with external auditors, ensuring audit reports and schedules are provided timely.

Quality Control and Process Improvement

Contribute in initiatives for process development, mapping, system automation, and policy drafting and implementation.
Ensure timely completion of audit-related tasks and accurate preparation of statutory financial statements.

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