Rebates Program Lead

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Assess interim and final rebate applications, including budgets, schedules, scripts, and audit reports.
• Prepare assessment reports and recommendations for approval or rejection.
• Visit production sites to verify activities against submitted plans.
• Evaluate schedule, personnel, cast, and location changes and their effect on qualifying expenditure.
• Review audited production costs, benchmark crew and supplier rates, and verify claimed expenditure eligibility.
• Coordinate with applicants, production companies, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop application templates, checklists, and review procedures.
• Recommend improvements to guidelines and workflows informed by international incentive schemes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline, specializing in film production; a master’s degree is preferred.
• 10 years of relevant experience in finance, film incentives, or rebates.
• Previous experience as a Physical Producer, Line Producer, Financial Controller, or Production Accountant, plus relevant line production experience.
• UAE production experience and familiarity with film rebate processes are advantageous.

Required Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Movie Magic Budgeting and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong understanding of production budgeting, auditing, cost reporting, and production operations.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English; Arabic is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel independently for site visits.
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours, including weekends, when required.