Miral Experiences is a region's leader in the management and operation of world-class, award-winning immersive attractions and experiences across Abu Dhabi. Our diverse portfolio includes some of the most iconic entertainment and leisure destinations, including Ferrari World Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, CLYMB™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, and TeamLab. Phenomena Abu Dhabi, and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, as well as cultural treasures like Qasr Al Watan. We specialize in crafting unique experiences that cater to all tastes and ages, delivering a seamless blend of thrills, joy, and discovery. Our attractions are designed to ignite the imagination and create unforgettable memories for visitors from around the world. Whether you're seeking excitement, relaxation, or cultural enrichment, we offer something for everyone.
Job Summary
You will lead and manage Finance operations focused on capital expenditure (Capex), fixed assets lifecycle management, and investment governance. This pivotal role ensures robust financial control, compliance, and reporting accuracy while driving strategic capital investment decisions across Miral Experiences. You will oversee fixed asset accounting, tracking, tagging, and disposals, strengthen asset control frameworks, and prepare Investment Committee analysis and business cases. Your expertise will provide critical insights to optimize capital allocation, enhance audit readiness, and support sustainable financial growth.
Responsibilities
Fixed Assets Management & Governance
- Own the end-to-end fixed assets lifecycle, including capitalization, transfers, depreciation, and disposal, ensuring accurate asset register maintenance in Oracle (or ERP).
- Implement and oversee asset tagging and physical verification programs across all parks and entities.
- Perform periodic asset reconciliation between physical assets and financial records.
- Establish and monitor controls over Capital Work in Progress (CWIP) and ensure timely capitalization.
- Lead asset impairment reviews and accounting assessments in compliance with IFRS.
Asset Tracking, Tagging & Disposal
- Design and enforce asset tagging policies to uniquely identify and track all capital assets.
- Oversee periodic physical asset verification exercises and resolve discrepancies.
- Govern the asset disposal process, including approvals, documentation, accounting entries, and gain/loss recognition.
- Ensure disposal activities comply with company policy, audit requirements, and approvals matrix.
- Maintain complete audit trails for asset movements and disposals.
- Prepare ad hoc financial analysis as required by Finance Business Partners.
Reconciliation and Analysis
- Lead preparation and review of Investment Committee packs, including financial models (NPV, IRR, payback analysis), sensitivity analysis, and risk evaluations.
- Partner with business and project teams to validate assumptions and financial feasibility.
- Track approved projects against budget, spend, and forecast outcomes.
- Provide post-investment analysis (PIR) and support leadership in capital allocation decisions.
- Perform detailed reconciliations of the general ledger with sub-ledgers and subsidiary accounts.
- Analyze financial transactions to detect errors or inconsistencies and propose adjustments.
Audit and Compliance
- Own Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) related to fixed assets and Capex.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS standards, internal policies, and audit requirements.
- Lead interactions with internal and external auditors, addressing findings and implementing remediation plans.
- Support audit processes by providing documentation, explanations, and reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement new accounting procedures to enhance financial reporting efficiency.
Budget and Forecast
- Lead end-to-end Capex budgeting, forecasting, and lifecycle management across all entities.
- Consolidate, review, and challenge Capex submissions for alignment with business priorities.
- Monitor Capex performance (budget vs. actual vs. forecast) and drive corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with Department of Audit (DOA) and governance standards for all Capex activities.
- Own Capex trackers and data integrity across systems (OneStream, Oracle), ensuring a single source of truth.
- Deliver management reporting, dashboards, and variance analysis to support decision-making.
- Optimize Capex allocation through continuous reallocation and prioritization of funds.
- Oversee the full Capex lifecycle, including execution tracking, CWIP, and project financial closure.
Financial Reporting
- Ensure accurate and timely Capex and fixed asset reporting.
- Review and approve monthly depreciation runs, asset schedules, and reconciliations.
- Provide actionable insights on Capex utilization, budget variances, and asset efficiency.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare internal and external financial reports for management review, audits, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with the finance team to produce management reports and analysis for decision-making.
Process Improvement and Automation
- Identify and implement automation opportunities in asset tracking and reporting.
- Drive improvements in Oracle Fusion/ERP asset modules.
- Introduce digital asset tracking solutions and dashboard reporting for Capex and assets.
- Enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention in financial processes.
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in an accounting-related field
- Professional accounting qualifications (CA / ACCA / CPA)
- Minimum 7-10 years experience in finance
- Strong experience in fixed assets, Capex, and financial analysis
- Exceptional knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
- Expertise in Capex planning and financial modeling
- Experience in asset management, tagging, and tracking frameworks
- Experience working within the GCC region
- Experience working with the Oracle ERP application
- Experience in Investment Committee governance frameworks
- Exposure to audit/ICFR environments
Shape The Future With Us
At Miral Experiences, we don't just create world-class destinations - we create unforgettable memories for our guests and remarkable careers for our people.
From theme parks and attractions to guest services and behind-the-scenes roles, every member of our team plays a part in delivering exceptional experiences. We're driven by passion, powered by innovation, and committed to excellence in everything we do.
We're looking for passionate, driven, and talented individuals who are ready to grow, lead, and make a difference. No matter your background or expertise, there's a place for you at Miral Experiences.
