ABOUT THE COMPANY
AZADEA Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa spread across 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores.
JOB PURPOSE
The Lease Services Lead at Azadea's Business Services is responsible for overseeing the accounting services and managing the activities of the lease unit to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient end-to-end service to the group.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze reports from statistical and functional metrics to derive insights for timely improvements and efficiency maximization.
- Manage the process of extracting and inputting lease agreement data into visual lease, handling general information, commercial/financial terms, critical dates, and special conditions.
- Facilitate the continuous development of accounting procedures and system processes to establish a proactive accounting system aligned with evolving standards, encompassing lease policies, treatments, and master lease systems.
- Ensure adherence to tax regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)/International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and company policies.
- Foster and maintain a high level of customer service and constructive partnerships with stakeholders to enhance business and achieve goals.
- Collaborate closely with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits.
- Manage oversight and validation of accurate and timely preparation of financial reports, applying sufficient control over lease and payables.
- Oversee the maintenance of IFRS 16 calculations, turnover rent, and capped rent, ensuring proper updating of data between ERP and Lease Module for system coherence.
- Manage cash flow to facilitate proper cash movement, oversee receivables, and ensure the implementation of adequate controls.
- Recruit, train, motivate, and evaluate their team to ensure the department possesses the essential skill set and that staff are optimally motivated and empowered to maximize their potential and contribution to the company
Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English.
- Fluency in French is a plus.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or Accounting, or a related field.
Master’s degree is a plus
EXPERIENCE
General Experience
Six to eight years of experience is a similar role.
Managerial Experience
Three years of experience in a managerial role.
Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.
