Manager - Finance & Accounting

Role Overview

The Manager of Finance & Accounting at Unified Real Estate Development Company (URED) and its subsidiaries oversees comprehensive financial management, strategic business analysis, and financial planning, acting as a key partner to the CFO and executive leadership. The role involves leading the Finance & Accounting department and spearheading digital transformation initiatives for financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct strategic leadership and governance across functions such as FP&A, Accounting, Tax, and Treasury.
• Create and manage annual business plans, manpower allocation, and budgets within the Finance division.
• Set, track, and enforce performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance team accountability.
• Drive automation and digital upgrades in finance operations utilizing Yardi, Power BI dashboards, and AI-enabled reporting tools.
• Coordinate multi-departmental reporting and governance to senior executives.
• Manage preparation and scrutiny of financial statements adhering to IFRS and Saudi GAAP standards.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory statutes including VAT, Zakat, WHT, and electronic invoicing mandates by ZATCA.
• Lead statutory audit processes and oversee relationships with external auditors to resolve findings effectively.
• Produce consolidated financial reports for URED and subsidiaries, including intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintain ongoing audit readiness and safeguard all financial records.
• Oversee treasury functions such as cash flow management, banking relationships, and credit facilities.
• Evaluate investment portfolios and advise on optimal capital allocation strategies.
• Enforce financial discipline, precise cash flow forecasting, and transparency in cost reporting across business units.
• Provide executive reports covering financial performance, risks, and treasury status.
• Deliver financial insights supporting decisions on property acquisition, development feasibility, lease pricing, and investments.
• Collaborate with departmental leaders on budgeting, cost control, and improving financial outcomes.
• Present financial forecasts and strategic analyses to the Board and senior leaders.
• Advocate for use of AI and advanced analytics to proactively generate financial insights.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members, establishing succession and training plans.
• Conduct performance reviews and foster a culture emphasizing excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Required professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA.
• Master's degree (MBA or MSc in Finance) is a plus.
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Experience in real estate or property management sectors preferred.
• In-depth understanding of IFRS, Saudi GAAP, VAT, Zakat, and WHT regulations.
• Proven track record of managing audit processes and relationships with auditors and regulators.
• Demonstrated leadership in financial process transformation and staff development.

Behavioral and Functional Competencies

• Strong executive leadership with accountability.
• Strategic foresight and sharp decision-making under pressure.
• High adherence to integrity and compliance standards.
• Effective stakeholder management and influence skills.
• Continuous drive for improvement and excellence.
• Expertise in real estate financial management and compliance.
• Proficiency in treasury and capital investment handling.
• Skills in planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Leadership in team development and internal controls.