Senior Manager - Finance

Overview

Job Purpose

1. Financial Control & Reporting

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in compliance with IFRS and Group policies
• Ensure integrity of financial data, including general ledger, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Lead balance sheet reviews and proactively identify financial risks and corrective actions
• Coordinate with FP&A and Treasury on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning

2. PPP & Concession Accounting (Critical)

• Lead technical accounting for PPP and concession arrangements in line with IFRIC 12, IFRS 15, IAS 38, and IFRS 9 (as applicable)
• Assess financial treatment of concession agreements (financial asset vs intangible asset models)
• Review revenue recognition, lifecycle costing, and contract structures
• Work closely with legal, technical, and commercial teams on contract interpretation
• Support external audits related to complex infrastructure accounting

3. Investment Analysis & Project Finance

• Lead review and challenge of financial models for PPP and infrastructure investments
• Lead financial input into investment committee material and approvals
• Evaluate project feasibility including IRR, NPV, DSCR, and funding structures
• Support and contribute to bid strategy and financial structuring
• Interface with lenders, financial advisors, and rating agencies on financing structures and due diligence
• Provide forward-looking commercial and strategic insights

4. SPV & Portfolio Financial Management

• Oversee financial management of project SPVs and joint ventures
• Support board and audit committee reporting at SPV level
• Ensure compliance with shareholder agreements, financing agreements, and Group policies
• Monitor distributions, covenants, funding requirements, and cash flows
• Support board reporting and interactions with partners and stakeholders
• Drive consistency and standardization of financial reporting

5. ERP & Finance Transformation

• Lead finance workstreams for ERP implementation and finance transformation programs
• Drive process standardization, automation, and reporting enhancements
• Act as finance SME for system design, controls, and integration
• Develop scalable finance processes across multiple projects/SPVs
• Drive data governance, reporting architecture, and system integration across SPVs/projects

6. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish and monitor robust internal controls across finance processes
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, tax laws, and relevant authorities
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and implement recommendations
• Embed financial discipline within procurement and payment processes

7. Stakeholder Management & Governance

• Collaborate with commercial, legal, technical, and project teams
• Support senior management with financial insights and decision support
• Foster strong financial governance and awareness across the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting.
• Professional qualification required:

Cpa / Acca / Cma

• MBA or Master’s in Finance (Preferred)

Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in infrastructure, PPP, or project finance environments
• Proven experience in
• PPP concession accounting (IFRIC 12)
• Background in financial modelling and investment analysis
• Experience managing SPVs / project companies / JVs
• Experience in ERP implementation or finance transformation preferred
• Big 4 + industry (infrastructure, utilities, or government-related entities) strongly preferred
• Experience in transactions, bids, or financial close of infrastructure projects strongly preferred

Core Competencies

• Deep understanding of PPP structures and concession agreements
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capability
• Solid grasp of IFRS and infrastructure accounting frameworks
• Commercial acumen with ability to assess investments and risks
• Experience dealing with lenders, advisors, and JV partners
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate across multiple projects and entities
• Ability to bridge finance, commercial, and contractual perspectives in infrastructure projects