Accountant - Finance, Asset Management

Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, The First Group is a dynamic, integrated global property developer with a fast-growing portfolio of upscale hotels, residential properties, F&B brands and real estate asset management services. Since our launch in 2005, we have carved a highly successful niche offering unrivalled property investment opportunities in high-growth markets to clients from more than 70 countries worldwide.

We were among the first developers to identify the tremendous potential in providing private investors the opportunity to purchase hotel guestrooms, suites and serviced apartments in our collection of upscale properties located in highly popular locations across Dubai. We back up our success with a list of International Property awards along with strategic partnerships with companies such as Wyndham Hotel group, Millennium Hotels, Emirates Airlines and Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts.

To successful candidates, we offer a diverse progressive corporate working environment with clear growth potential along with award winning sales & marketing tools, a state of the art showroom featuring Dubai’s only virtual helicopter tour and endorsements from a number of international sporting celebrities.

Job Description:

The Associate is to be responsible and accountable for all aspects of accounting and finance, for portfolio of assets assigned. Including but not limited to, financial reporting (in accordance with IFRS), treasury/ cashflow management and management of annual financial year end audit, amongst other ad-hoc projects, which may be assigned.

• Prepares and validates month end closing process, including posting of JVs, preparation of audit schedules and reconciliation of accounts and statements (AP/AR/ Bank reconciliation etc).
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly account postings on a timely and accurate manner
• Responsible for VAT and other tax reporting, filing and reconciliation
• Actively support and work with other departments on a professional level, to ensure deliverables and deadlines are achieved.
• Seeks to continuously improve upon process and workflows to increase work efficiency.

Desired Skill & Expertise:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant
• Understanding and appreciation of IFRS
• Preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS
• Outstanding analytical skills and attention to details.
• Advance MS skills (specifically MS Excel)
• Knowledge of Microsoft AX is preferred, though not essential