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 AFGRE's 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