Senior Accountant/ Asst Finance Manager Full Time

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.