Pardos Real Estate - Finance Controller

Job Purpose:

In this role, the incumbent will be overseeing the finance of real estate across various projects. The incumbent will play a crucial role in investor reporting, raising finance, ensuring the efficient deployment of capital and managing financial risk throughout the company.

Principanl Accountabilities:

- Financial Reporting to investors

- Raising finance through banks, including negotiating terms, pricing, and conditions with financial institutions and lenders.

- Risk Management: Evaluate project feasibility and financial viability through detailed financial analysis, market research, and risk assessment. Implement strategies to mitigate financial and operational risks associated with Real Estate.

- Financial Oversight: Monitor projects, project budgets, and cash flows, ensure compliance with approved financing terms and regulatory requirements. Provide on-going financial oversight and reporting to stakeholders.

- Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with financial partners, lenders, and investors. Serve as the primary point of contact for financing inquiries and manage due diligence processes.

- Project Coordination: Collaborate with project managers, developers, and construction teams to ensure alignment of financing activities with project timelines and milestones.

- Facilitate effective communication and problem-solving to address financing-related issues.

- Compliance and Reporting: Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory guidelines, and industry standards related to construction lending. Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in Real Estate management. Implement best practices and financial controls to optimize performance and mitigate risks.

Education & Experience:

- B.Com (Hons) / CA / MBA with a Finance major.

- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in construction lending, project finance or commercial real estate finance.

- Strong understanding of real estate, financial modelling and risk management principles.

- Proven track record in negotiating complex financing transactions and managing large scale projects.

- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in real estate

- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and make informed decisions.

- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively departments and with external stakeholders.

- Familiarity with Investor Reporting and FEMA