Financial Controller | Al Futtaim
Company Name: Al Futtaim
Qualification: ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, CMA, & MBA
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary Range: 15,000 AED – 20,000 AED
Company Size: 500 – 1000 Employees
Other Benefits: Medical Insurance | Bonus
Employment: Full Time
About Company
We are the one-stop shop for today’s savvy property investor looking for the best property investment opportunities in the world with no boundaries. Our companies goal is to be the market leader for UK and overseas property investment by developing an unparalleled global portfolio of secure investment opportunities delivered with a property investment advisory service second to none. Our property investment opportunities are geared towards the arm-chair property investor.
All of our opportunities are structured in an ‘Investor-Friendly’ configuration, delivered with turn-key management solutions giving you the peace of mind that you can sit back whilst your investment delivers a residual income and capital growth.
Job Description/Role
What you will do:
Responsible for:
Financial Reporting & Standards:
- Lead the preparation of accurate and timely statutory and management financial reports (standalone and consolidated) for a complex legal structure.
- Ensure IFRS consistent application across all real estate legal entities.
- Oversee the review and recommendations from auditors, implementing strategies to ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Control governance activities related to financial master data across the real estate businesses.
Financial Control & Risk Management:
- Establish and enforce a robust financial control framework for the real estate, fostering consistent compliance across diverse units and countries.
- Proactively identify and implement additional financial controls, optimizing risk management and accuracy.
- Perform periodic reviews of Intercompany balances, ensuring balance and accuracy in financial reporting.
Process Optimization & Automation:
- Identify and implement manual process automations to minimize preparation time and free up resources for high-value activities.
Real Estate Holding Companies:
- Manage all financial aspects of the Real Estate Holding Companies.
- Spearheaded the rationalization of the real estate legal entities, streamlining the structure, strengthening the compliance environment, and minimizing business risks.
- Control over the consolidated accounts for the real estate, driving accuracy of results, effective performance evaluation, and process efficiency.
Leadership & Communication:
- Present financial reports and analysis to senior leadership.
- Partner with business leaders across the Real Estate division to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
Required skills to be successful:
Job-specific skills:
- High tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and to prioritize work on multiple projects.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including on sensitive topics.
- Advanced analytical, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in a fast‐paced, highly analytical, entrepreneurial environment – with ability and desire to help shape a new role and flexibly shift responsibilities over time as the role and department evolve.
What equips you for the role:
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
- Finance related degree.
- Big 4 experience is a plus.
- CPA qualification is a plus.
- Previous experience within Real Estate business is a must.
- Previous experience within Construction and/or Facilities Management business is a plus.
- Involvement in Financial IT systems implementation is a plus.
Minimum Experience:
- 8+ years’ Experience in Financial Reporting, and audit management.