Assistant Finance Manager

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Coordinate equity funding, evaluate funding opportunities and prepare financial information for investment requirements.
• Evaluate and manage hedge fund opportunities and related financial activities in line with company investment objectives.
• Represent the company in discussions and negotiations with banks, financial institutions and funding partners about finance, credit facilities and project financing.
• Prepare monthly and year-to-date financial reports and analysis in compliance with IFRS.
• Develop reporting and key metrics for sales, inventories, costing and customer collections.
• Manage the organization’s budgeting process under senior management direction.
• Oversee quarterly and annual statutory audits; coordinate external auditors, analyze results and recommend improvements.
• Improve accounting and finance processes, and develop the accounts team toward best practices.
• Ensure VAT and tax compliance; manage operational account, supplier and vendor payments under company policy.
• Coordinate with collections to prevent defaults and ensure timely follow-up.
• Prepare monthly financial and other MIS reports for top management.

Skills and qualifications

• Master's degree in commerce, MBA in Finance, or CA or CPA qualification.
• At least five years of experience in a senior accounting or finance position with a well-reputed company.
• Competency with Oracle, Microsoft Office programs and accounting packages.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS requirements, particularly for the real estate industry.
• Ability to guide, mentor and coach the accounts team.
• Familiarity with DLD and RERA requirements for real estate projects is preferred.