Financial Controller | Real Estate | Shared Services
Al-Futtaim Group
Middle East, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Salary
Rank
Senior Manager
Responsibility
Process Roles
Scope
Regional
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
Finance
Real Estate/Facilities
Reports to
Director Finance - UAE
Level
N-3
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
07-22-2025
Description
The Financial Controller ensures operational and financial control across Al Futtaim Real Estate UAE businesses, reporting to the Director Finance – UAE. This role leads the controllership function, supports strategic initiatives, and collaborates with senior management on market trend analysis, financial performance, accounting, audits, strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Acting as a bridge between operational finance teams and corporate real estate finance, the Financial Controller ensures alignment on governance, business planning, funding, investment decisions, taxation, and shareholder reporting. The ideal candidate is a commercially and process-oriented leader with strong managerial, analytical, and compliance skills, ensuring precision and adherence to laws and policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure corporate governance across all AFGRE properties.
- Review and refine new and existing processes and policies as needed
- Support the Director Finance in addressing corporate governance issues, including: Delegation of Authority (DOA) matrix, Key Operating Guidelines (KOGs), Internal controls and Compliance with Commercial Companies Law.
- Review, standardize, and improve documentation for approvals, including: Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), Requests for Applications (RFAs) and Investment Committee Memorandums
- Enhance and standardize AFGRE’s financial and management reporting, including cash flow forecasting and bank modeling
- Review, improve, and coordinate the 3-Year Plan and budget process across UAE entities.
- Ensure timely completion of external audits with no adjustment entries, meeting Audit Committee timelines
- Coordinate with Regional and Group Treasury, preparing bank funding models, business plans, and analyses to support funding proposals.
- Manage compliance with existing funding covenants and coordinate requests for waivers in liaison with Group Treasury.
- Review and document tax exposure across the UAE and new geographies; develop and coordinate efficient tax strategies
- Perform additional tasks as required to support the Director Finance.
Qualification & Requirements
Required Skills To Be Successful
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the field of Finance and Accounting, preferably Real Estate, out of which a minimum of 4 years in Big 4 audit companies
- Experience in Real Estate / Construction / Project Management industries will be preferred
- Knowledge and experience of IFRS, real estate operations, Dubai real estate laws and guidelines is mandator
What Equips You For The Role
- Accounting / Finance qualification (CPA, CA, CMA, CFA, CIMA etc.)
- Knowledge of ERP Financial Software is necessary; SAP expertise will be preferred
Benefits
- Insurance Benefits
- Retirement Benefits
- Vacation Policy
- Other Perks and Benefits…
Company Profile
Al-Futtaim Group
Industry
Investment Management
Revenue
$9B
Employees
35,000
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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