About the role
AHS is a Dubai-based group focused on ultra-luxury real estate development, strategic investments, and other high-value ventures. Operating in the real estate sector, the business combines financial discipline with a sharp focus on premium projects and long-term value creation. This is an opportunity to join a company where finance plays a central role in guiding complex developments and supporting strategic decision-making.
As Luxury Real Estate Finance Manager, you will help shape the financial performance of high-value real estate projects by bringing structure, insight, and commercial judgment to core finance activities. You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, supporting decisions that affect project outcomes, operational efficiency, and investment direction while strengthening the reporting and control environment across the business.
Responsibilities
- Manage accounting and financial control across all real estate projects and group companies.
- Lead month-end, quarterly and year-end closing within set timelines.
- Prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements, including consolidated Group accounts and revenue recognition for property sales.
- Track project costs, cost-to-complete, profitability and budget vs. actual variances.
- Manage escrow operations and ensure RERA/DLD compliance, including submissions to banks, consultants, and regulators.
- Ensure timely VAT and Corporate Tax computation and filing with the FTA, in coordination with tax advisors.
- Coordinate statutory, escrow, regulatory and bank audits, and act as the key contact for auditors.
- Lead annual budgets, reforecasts and cash flow forecasts for the Group and each project.
- Prepare monthly MIS reports with variance analysis, sales, collection, and payables reports.
- Supervise accounts payable and receivable, including contractor payments, retention, advances, and overdue balances.
- Manage the ERP system, drive process automation, and ensure e-invoicing readiness.
- Work closely with the Finance Controller to support financial control, audit readiness, and timely, accurate reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of finance experience in the luxury or real estate sector, including 5+ years in financial reporting, MIS, taxation, statutory audits, and real estate accounting.
- Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, including annual budgeting, reforecasting, cash flow forecasting, and budget-versus-actual variance analysis.
- Strong background in project cost control, cost-to-complete analysis, profitability tracking, and project-based accounting practices within real estate.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel and strong working knowledge of accounting systems and ERP platforms such as Dynamics 365, Oracle, or similar.
- Solid knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, FTA compliance, and RERA regulations.
- Experience working directly with senior leadership and coordinating with cross-functional teams while serving as a key contact for auditors, banks, consultants, and regulators.
- Prior experience in an audit firm, such as a Big 4 firm, is a plus.
- CPA, CMA, CFA, or ACCA certification is preferred.
Why Join AHS?
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that embraces innovation and creativity in the luxury real estate market.
- Career Advancement: Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development, with a clear path for career progression.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration and mutual support are highly valued.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and employee well-being.
Source: the employer's own careers page.
