Chief Accountant - Real Estate Accounts Department

Who we are

Founded in 1978, Al Marwan Group is a diversified organization serving the construction, heavy machinery, Oil & Gas, real estate, development and Hospitality sectors across the GCC. The Group operates through multiple business units and subsidiaries, delivering integrated solutions supported by strong operational expertise and a well-established regional presence.

We are looking for an experienced Chief Accountant with strong Real Estate / Property Accounting expertise and hands‑on experience with Yardi to lead accounting operations and financial reporting across our real estate portfolio.

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations for real estate properties and corporate entities.
• Manage and review GL, AP, AR, journal entries, accruals, payments, receipts, and reconciliations
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• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Prepare and review property‑level and consolidated financial statements and management reports
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• Manage property and tenant accounting, including rental income, service charges, deposits, receivables, and operating expenses
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• Review tenant ledgers, aged receivables, and outstanding balances.
• Monitor intercompany and related‑party transactions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow projections, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support audit and statutory requirements.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for property acquisitions, disposals, CAPEX, depreciation, and property investments
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• Maintain effective accounting controls and procedures.
• Supervise, review, and mentor accounting team members.

• Manage and review property‑level accounting and financial transactions in Yardi
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• Ensure accurate coding of transactions by property, unit, department, and account.
• Perform Yardi bank, tenant, vendor, and GL reconciliations
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• Generate and review property financial statements and management reports.
• Support lease, tenant, AP, AR, and property accounting processes.
• Assist with Yardi month‑end closing and resolve accounting discrepancies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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• 5–8+ years of accounting experience
  , preferably in Real Estate, Property Management, or Investment companies.
• Mandatory hands‑on experience with Yardi accounting systems.
• Strong knowledge of real estate and property accounting
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• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles
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• Proven experience in month‑end/year‑end closing and audit coordination.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial reporting.
• Experience supervising or reviewing accounting team members.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem‑solving skills.
• UAE/GCC accounting experience is an advantage.
• ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.