Assistant Finance Manager Real Estate Asset Management

Al-Futtaim

Internal Stakeholder Support

• Provide timely and effective financial support to internal stakeholders including Regional Mall Management, Mall Owners, Retail Business Teams, HR, Marketing and Facilities Management.
• Support includes business reviews, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, tailored to meet business requirements through clear and proactive communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for complete accounting cycle for Arabian Center Mall. (Revenue, Expense, Closing, Reporting, Audit & CIT).
• Ensure leasing contracts are activated after verification and execute contract-related posting runs accurately and on time.
• Review and verify LPOs, accurately code and post approved expenses into relevant GL accounts and cost centers, ensuring compliance with Delegation of Authority (DOA) for both Opex and Capex.
• Ensure Balance sheet reconciliation is conducted on a quarterly basis and items required further analysis to be highlighted and device plans to reconcile.

Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the preparation and review of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and related KPI tracking.
• Coordinate with the consolidation team to deliver timely and accurate cash flow inputs for both weekly and monthly forecasts.

Reporting & Analysis

• Build and maintain dynamic Excel-based models and automation tools to support effective and insightful management reporting.
• Building presentation for all management reporting s within the stipulated timelines
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to enhance visibility into financial performance and support decision-making based on evolving business needs.

Compliance & Audit

• Assist Finance Manager in preparing and coordinating with the respective business to complete the budget and forecast exercise on quarterly and annual basis.
• Manage and coordinate internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely submission of required information.
• Oversee accurate and timely filing of corporate income tax, VAT returns, and other statutory obligations.
• Support transfer pricing compliance by preparing relevant documentation and working closely with group tax and external advisors.

Required skills to be successful:

Job-Specific Skills:

• Strong understanding and application of IAS/IFRS standards.
• Proficient in MS Excel, data modelling and visualization tools including Power BI.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.