Financial Controller | Real Estate | Shared Services

Role Overview

Financial Controller for the Real Estate division at Al Futtaim, based in Cairo. This role ensures robust financial governance, compliance, and operational excellence across the real estate portfolio.

Company Overview

Al Futtaim Group is a leading diversified privately-held regional conglomerate operating across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare with a presence in over 20 countries.

Role Purpose

To establish and maintain financial governance, accounting policies, and internal controls aligned with IFRS and Al Futtaim standards. To provide strategic financial insights that support decision-making and drive financial and operational performance across the Real Estate business.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Policy & Standards

• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures aligned with IFRS and Al Futtaim standards.
• Serve as the primary authority on complex accounting judgements and interpretations.
• Lead impact assessments of new and amended accounting standards.
• Ensure consistent implementation of accounting standards across operations.

Governance & Controls

• Oversee fixed assets management, internal controls, and accounting policy compliance across all finance operations.
• Establish and manage internal control frameworks and governance standards.

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Provide strategic financial insights and analysis to support decision-making.
• Drive financial and operational performance across the Real Estate business.
• Lead finance teams and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role within real estate or comparable industries.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS standards and complex accounting judgements.
• Strong expertise in establishing and managing internal control frameworks and governance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead finance teams and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Opportunity to work with a progressive, diversified regional organization with a strong heritage spanning nearly a century.
• A role that combines financial stewardship with strategic business influence.
• A collaborative work environment rooted in values of respect, excellence, and integrity.