About the Role
About the Opportunity Aspire Manpower Services is hiring a Rebates Program Lead on behalf of our valued client, a government entity in Abu Dhabi.The role involves managing and assessing film production rebate applications, reviewing production budgets and expenditure, and ensuring compliance with rebate guidelines from interim application through final certification.
Responsibilities
- Assess interim and final rebate applications, including budgets, schedules, scripts and audit reports.
- Prepare assessment reports and recommendations for approval or rejection.
- Conduct production site visits to verify activities against submitted plans.
- Evaluate changes to production schedules, personnel, cast and locations, and their impact on qualifying expenditure.
- Review audited production costs, benchmark crew and supplier rates, and verify the eligibility of claimed expenditure.
- Coordinate with applicants, production companies, auditors and internal stakeholders.
- Develop application templates, checklists and review procedures.
- Recommend improvements to rebate guidelines and workflows, informed by international incentive schemes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline, with a specialisation in film production. A master’s degree is preferred.
- 10 years of relevant experience in finance, film incentives or rebates.
- Previous experience as a Physical Producer, Line Producer, Financial Controller or Production Accountant.
- Relevant line production experience.
- UAE production experience and familiarity with film rebate processes are advantageous.
Required Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Movie Magic Budgeting and strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong understanding of production budgeting, auditing, cost reporting and production operations.
- Excellent analytical, report-writing and stakeholder communication skills.
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken English; Arabic is desirable.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- A valid driving licence and willingness to travel independently for production site visits.
- Flexibility to work outside regular hours, including weekends, when required.
How to Apply
Send your updated CV to [email protected].
- Email subject: REC – Rebates Program Lead
