Chief Accountant - Real Estate

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.

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.

• Prepare and review property-level and consolidated financial statements and management reports.

• Manage property and tenant accounting, including rental income, service charges, deposits, receivables, and operating expenses.

• 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.

• Maintain effective accounting controls and procedures.

• Supervise, review, and mentor accounting team members.

Yardi Responsibilities

• Manage and review property-level accounting and financial transactions in Yardi.

• Ensure accurate coding of transactions by property, unit, department, and account.

• Perform Yardi bank, tenant, vendor, and GL reconciliations.

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 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.

• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles.

• Proven experience in month-end/year-end closing and audit coordination.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, 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.