In this role, we are looking for someone who will support the Finance Control for our Real Estate Fixed Assets, playing a vital role in driving strategic decision-making for the company. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of real estate development projects. The Candidate will partner with cross-functional teams, Regional Finance and Group Finance to ensure alignment with financial goals and objectives. The candidate will act as a business Co Pilot assisting the Financial Controller and relevant Asset Development Business Departments on the daily operations, decision making, strategic business planning, and monthly management meetings and business reviews.

The ideal candidate would be commercially oriented, process-oriented, possess excellent staff & task managerial skills, natural leader, pay close attention to detail, ensure compliance with Laws and Policies and have analytical thinking skills. This includes close interactions with the leadership team on a continuous basis. Additionally, this role will require knowledge and experience of accounting standards, real estate operations, and Egypt real estate laws and guidelines.

What you will do:

• Work with the various finance teams to deliver accurate monthly accounting close and balance sheet integrity through close monitoring and analysis of accounts.
• Compile monthly reporting packages to support CFC business reviews.
• Review monthly closing procedures and accrual bookings for accuracy (Pre-Close, During Close and Post-Close).
• Conduct and present a detailed financial analysis of the different Real Estate Development needs to ensure that any actions driven by the findings take place.
• Fixed Asset Management
• Review monthly closing procedures and accrual bookings for accuracy (Pre-Close, During Close and Post-Close).
• Ensure the accuracy and substantiation of fixed asset balances.
• Monitor project performance against approved budgets and identify potential variances.
• Capitalize completed fixed asset projects.
• Ensure compliance with fixed asset policies and procedures.
• Assist management with the handover of completed projects from asset development to asset management teams.
• Advise on CFC projects funding and establish control mechanism of cash flow.  Coordinate with Treasury on the management and operation of projects financing.
• Monitor the economy across the region with a focus on Egypt Real Estate Development and advise the business on updates, risks, and opportunities.
• Business Support
• Primary interface between Real Estate Development Business Teams, Local Finance team, Shared Services Finance, Regional Finance, Group Finance, Internal and External Audit, and internal management in managing CFC finance operations related to fixed assets.
• Support the finance improvement projects, particularly in relation to reporting automation, system implementation and process improvements.
• Review all the relevant internal notes, Purchase Requisitions, and request for approvals for Capital Expenditures and ensure that they are in line with the DOA and budgets.
• Ensure that all future development capital expenditures (Capex) are raised and requested through PMWeb.