Accountant | Accounts Payable | Real Estate Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-03-08]
(ID: 33766)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Accountant | Accounts Payable | Real Estate
The Accountant - Accounts Payable is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, managing expense-related reporting, reconciliations, and processing payments in compliance with company policies. This role involves working closely with finance teams and internal stakeholders to maintain efficient accounting operations and support business functions.
Job Location: UAE
Job Industry: Real Estate and Asset Management
Job Function: Accounting and Financial Reporting
Salary: Negotiable
Key Responsibilities
- Handle the complete accounting cycle for expense management, monthly closing, accruals, and reporting.
- Evaluate and process expense requests, verify purchase orders, and ensure proper approvals.
- Monitor payment schedules and ensure timely processing of approved payments.
- Maintain accurate records of operating expenses (Opex) and capital expenditures (Capex).
- Provide detailed financial schedules and reports to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team.
- Conduct quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and submit reports for review.
- Liaise with banks for updates on approvals, signatories, and necessary documentation.
- Assist in external audits by preparing required financial schedules.
- Support FP&A with cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and expense tracking.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor\'s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the real estate sector.
- Proficiency in ERP financial software; SAP experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and apply accounting standards.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple financial tasks effectively.
About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate
Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) is the real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across the MENA region. Specializing in residential, commercial, retail, and tourism developments, AFGRE plays a key role in master planning and developing large-scale destinations such as Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City. The company focuses on creating sustainable and innovative real estate solutions, delivering high-quality living and working environments while driving economic growth.
The Accountant - Accounts Payable is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, managing expense-related reporting, reconciliations, and processing payments in compliance with company policies. This role involves working closely with finance teams and internal stakeholders to maintain efficient accounting operations and support business functions.
Job Location: UAE
Job Industry: Real Estate and Asset Management
Job Function: Accounting and Financial Reporting
Salary: Negotiable
Key Responsibilities
- Handle the complete accounting cycle for expense management, monthly closing, accruals, and reporting.
- Evaluate and process expense requests, verify purchase orders, and ensure proper approvals.
- Monitor payment schedules and ensure timely processing of approved payments.
- Maintain accurate records of operating expenses (Opex) and capital expenditures (Capex).
- Provide detailed financial schedules and reports to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team.
- Conduct quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and submit reports for review.
- Liaise with banks for updates on approvals, signatories, and necessary documentation.
- Assist in external audits by preparing required financial schedules.
- Support FP&A with cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and expense tracking.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor\'s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the real estate sector.
- Proficiency in ERP financial software; SAP experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and apply accounting standards.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple financial tasks effectively.
About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate
Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) is the real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across the MENA region. Specializing in residential, commercial, retail, and tourism developments, AFGRE plays a key role in master planning and developing large-scale destinations such as Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City. The company focuses on creating sustainable and innovative real estate solutions, delivering high-quality living and working environments while driving economic growth.
