Director Finance Internal Control - Union Properties

Job Title: Director of Finance, Internal Control
Company: Union Properties PJSC
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Overview
Union Properties PJSC, a leading real estate developer with a prestigious history of shaping Dubai's skyline, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director of Finance, Internal Control. This senior leadership role is critical to the organisation's governance and risk management framework. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a robust internal control system across Union Properties and its diverse portfolio of subsidiaries. Reporting to senior management, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding company assets, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, and promoting a culture of compliance and operational excellence.
About Union Properties PJSC
Established in 1987, Union Properties PJSC is a distinguished real estate developer based in Dubai. The company specialises in the development, investment, and management of residential, commercial, and mixed-use communities. With a focus on delivering integrated communities, sustainable assets, and long-term value, Union Properties has a long-standing presence in shaping some of Dubai's most iconic master-planned developments.
Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive internal control framework in line with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
* Lead risk assessment activities to identify, analyse, and mitigate financial and operational risks across the organisation and its subsidiaries.
* Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local laws, and company policies.
* Design and execute control testing programmes to evaluate the effectiveness of financial and operational controls, documenting findings and recommending improvements.
* Drive the standardisation of financial processes and controls across all business units and subsidiaries to enhance efficiency and consistency.
* Provide expert guidance and training to finance on internal control policies, procedures, and best practices.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred.
* Professional qualification is essential (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CIA).
* A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in audit, finance, or internal control, with at least 5 years in a senior management position.
* Extensive knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk management, and corporate governance principles.
* Proven experience within the real estate development, property management, or a related industry is highly advantageous.
* Demonstrable experience in leading and managing teams within a large, complex organisation with multiple subsidiaries.
* Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, with a proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders.
* Unquestionable integrity, objectivity, and professional ethics.
Benefits
* A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package commensurate with experience.
* The opportunity to play a strategic role in one of the UAE's most established real estate developers.