Manager - Finance & Accounting

The Manager – Finance & Accounting is responsible for the overall financial management, business analysis, and strategic financial planning of Unified Real Estate Development (URED) and its subsidiaries. The incumbent leads the Finance & Accounting team, drives digital transformation of financial processes, and serves as the primary business partner to the CFO and executive leadership across all financial, treasury, tax, and reporting matters. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Finance • Provide strategic oversight, direction, and governance across all sub-functions including FP&A, Accounting, Tax, and Treasury. • Prepare and manage annual business plans, manpower plans, and departmental budgets for the Finance function. • Establish and monitor measurable KPIs for the Finance & Accounting team; drive accountability and performance. • Drive the digital transformation of finance operations including automation via Yardi, real-time Power BI dashboards, and AI-assisted reporting tools. • Lead multi-function governance and performance reporting to the CFO & VP Support Services. Financial Reporting & Compliance • Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and Saudi GAAP. • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory frameworks including VAT, Zakat, WHT, and ZATCA e-invoicing requirements. • Lead all statutory audit processes; manage external auditor relationships and resolve audit findings. • Oversee preparation of consolidated financial reports for URED and subsidiaries, including intercompany reconciliations. • Ensure continuous audit-readiness of the Finance function and all financial records. Treasury & Capital Management • Manage treasury operations including cash flow planning, banking relationship management, and credit facility oversight. • Monitor investment portfolio performance and provide recommendations to the CFO on capital allocation. • Ensure financial discipline, cashflow forecasting accuracy, and cost reporting transparency across all business units. • Provide executive-level reporting on financial performance, risk exposure, and treasury position. Business Partnering & Strategic Analysis • Provide financial analysis and insights to support decisions on property acquisitions, development feasibility, lease pricing, and capital allocation. • Collaborate with all department heads on budget management, cost controls, and financial performance improvement. • Present financial performance, forecasts, and strategic analysis to the Board of Directors and executive leadership. • Champion use of AI-assisted financial tools and advanced analytics to shift from reactive reporting to proactive insight generation. People Leadership & Development • Lead, coach, and develop the Finance & Accounting team; build capability and succession plans for all critical roles. • Conduct mid-year and annual performance appraisals for all direct reports. • Identify talent gaps and drive training and development initiatives within the function. • Promote a high-performance, compliance-conscious, and continuous-improvement culture Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification (required). • Master's Degree (MBA or MSc Finance) is an advantage. Experience • Minimum 7–10 years' progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. • Demonstrated experience in real estate, property management, or a closely related sector. • Deep knowledge of IFRS, Saudi GAAP, VAT, Zakat, and WHT regulations. • Proven experience leading audit processes and managing external auditor and regulator relationships. • Track record of driving financial process transformation and team capability development. Behavioural Competencies • Executive leadership presence and accountability. • Strategic thinking and foresight. • Decisiveness under pressure. • High integrity and compliance orientation. • Strong influence and stakeholder management capability. • Continuous improvement mindset. Functional Competencies • Real estate financial management and reporting. • IFRS, Saudi GAAP, VAT, and Zakat compliance. • Treasury management and capital investment. • Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. • Risk analysis and internal controls design. • Team leadership and capability development. Show more Show less