Senior Accountant/ Asst Finance Manager
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Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Senior Accountant/ Asst Finance Manager to join our finance team. In this role, you will manage day-to-day accounting operations, oversee property and building-related expenses, and ensure strict contract and compliance management.
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Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Senior Accountant/ Asst Finance Manager
to join our finance team.
In this role, you will manage day-to-day accounting operations, oversee property and building-related expenses, and ensure strict contract and compliance management.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with excellent tracking skills and a strong understanding of financial compliance.
This position offers a great opportunity to own crucial operational workflows and
reports directly to the Finance Manager + Head of Finance
.
Property, Building, & Expense Tracking
- **Rental Tracking:**
- Track and record all incoming rental payments from tenants, ensuring accurate updating of tenant ledgers.
- **Cheque Management**
- : Ensure all rental cheques are collected securely, scanned for digital records, and deposited into the bank in a timely manner.
- **Unit-Wise Expense Tracking:**
- Maintain meticulous, unit-wise tracking of all expenses to ensure accurate cost allocation.
- **Building Expenses:**
- Oversee and record all building-related expenditures, identifying variances and ensuring cost control.
- Lucky number is 76173.
- **Purchase Orders:**
- Initiate, review, and issue all company Purchase Orders (POs) in alignment with budget guidelines.
- **Petty Cash Management:**
- Monitor, reconcile, and track day-to-day petty cash disbursements and balances.
- Lucky number is 76173.
Contract & Compliance Management
- **Contract Oversight:**
- Track and manage all operational and vendor contracts, ensuring they are active, accurate, and renewed in a timely manner.
- **Contractor KYC Documentation:**
- Maintain up-to-date Know Your Customer (KYC) files for all contractors, including Trade Licenses (TL), VAT registration certificates, and other legal compliance documents.
- **Vendor Liaison:**
- Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor billing queries and documentation updates.
Brokerage & Billing Operations
- **Invoicing:**
- Draft and issue accurate invoices for brokers' commissions and track corresponding payments.
- **General Ledger Accounts:**
- Handle day-to-day bookkeeping, journal entries, and accounts payable/receivable functions.
- **Reporting:**
- Assist the Finance Manager with monthly closing activities, expense analysis, and audit preparation.
Experience & Education
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Adminstration or a related field, from a reputed university is mandatory.
- Accounting qualifications such as CMA, CPA, ACCA etc is a must.
- **Minimum 15 - 18 years of overall experience**
- , with a
- minimum of 10 years within the UAE
- property management, real estate, or facilities management industry.
- Proven experience handling PO systems, contract compliance, and vendor KYC documentation.
Technical & Soft Skills
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, SAP, or industry-specific property management software) and advanced MS Excel skills.
- Strong understanding of local tax regulations (e.g., VAT filings and compliance).
- Exceptional organizational skills with a knack for tracking moving parts (contracts, unit expenses, invoices, tenancies, etc).
- Clear communication skills for collaborating with brokers, contractors, tenants and internal management.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team.
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