Senior Manager - Finance

Modon is an international holding company, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. We are at the forefront of urban innovation, creating iconic designs and experiences that continually surpass expectations. Our primary business sectors include real estate, hospitality, asset management, investments, events, and tourism. Our goal is to deliver long-term, sustainable value, laying the foundations for intelligent, connected living.

The Senior Manager – Infrastructure Finance (PPP & Investments) is responsible for end-to-end financial oversight of infrastructure and PPP projects, spanning financial control, concession accounting, investment analysis, and SPV management.

This role plays a critical part in supporting strategic decision-making across the project lifecycle - from bid stage through financial close to operations - while ensuring robust financial governance, compliance with IFRS (including IFRIC 12), and value creation across Modon's portfolio.

The role requires hands‑on involvement across the full PPP lifecycle including bid evaluation, financial close, construction, and operations.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in compliance with IFRS and Group policies
• Ensure integrity of financial data, including general ledger, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Lead balance sheet reviews and proactively identify financial risks and corrective actions
• Coordinate with FP&A and Treasury on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning

• Lead technical accounting for PPP and concession arrangements in line with IFRIC 12, IFRS 15, IAS 38, and IFRS 9 (as applicable)
• Assess financial treatment of concession agreements (financial asset vs intangible asset models)
• Review revenue recognition, lifecycle costing, and contract structures
• Work closely with legal, technical, and commercial teams on contract interpretation
• Support external audits related to complex infrastructure accounting

• Lead review and challenge of financial models for PPP and infrastructure investments
• Lead financial input into investment committee material and approvals
• Evaluate project feasibility including IRR, NPV, DSCR, and funding structures
• Support and contribute to bid strategy and financial structuring
• Interface with lenders, financial advisors, and rating agencies on financing structures and due diligence
• Provide forward‑looking commercial and strategic insights

• Oversee financial management of project SPVs and joint ventures
• Support board and audit committee reporting at SPV level
• Ensure compliance with shareholder agreements, financing agreements, and Group policies
• Monitor distributions, covenants, funding requirements, and cash flows
• Support board reporting and interactions with partners and stakeholders
• Drive consistency and standardization of financial reporting

• Lead finance work streams for ERP implementation and finance transformation programs
• Drive process standardization, automation, and reporting enhancements
• Act as finance SME for system design, controls, and integration
• Develop scalable finance processes across multiple projects/SPVs
• Drive data governance, reporting architecture, and system integration across SPVs/projects

• Establish and monitor robust internal controls across finance processes
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, tax laws, and relevant authorities
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and implement recommendations
• Embed financial discipline within procurement and payment processes

• Collaborate with commercial, legal, technical, and project teams
• Support senior management with financial insights and decision support
• Foster strong financial governance and awareness across the organization

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting.
• Professional qualification required:
  CPA / ACCA / CMA
• MBA or Master’s in Finance…