Accountant (Real Estate)

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP647-1380

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client, a reputable real estate company is currently recruiting for an Accountant.

You will provide support to the leadership in terms of budget management, accounting / administrative and operations functions.

Specific Responsibilities:
- Working in close cooperation with the Finance Director of the Company, the successful candidate will be required to:
- Assist in handling all financial related correspondence and all contractual letters.
- Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization's mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans.
- Coordinate with Banks on Escrow Account operation (payments and receipts) and loan related transactions.
- Review and check all project payments to contractor, consultants, government authorities and marketing expenses.
- Tracking of actual expenditures against budget.
- Maintaining Accounts Receivables for all sold units and supervise the collection.
- Help prepare Project Management reports as required by the CFO.
- Maintain internal control procedures of all project payments.
- Liaise with External Auditors on year-end audit and be familiar with all IFRS relating to real estate development.
- Help with analysis and forecasting, monthly closings and periodic financial reviews.

Requirements

- Bachelor Degree in Finance & Accounting, ideally professional qualification
- Minimum 5+ years experience out of which 2+ years in a similar capacity in a local Real Estate Development company.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including IFRS.
- Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
- Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and project profitability analysis.

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including: