Al Futtaim Jobs - Senior Accountant - Mixed Use | AlFuttaim Group Real Estate| Dubai Festival City (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 38049 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

JOB PURPOSE:

To manage and control various financial and accounting systems and procedures of the company in accordance with the internationally accepted standard, and monitor its internal control to ensure financial stability and maintain complete transparency and accuracy in the system.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Description	Performance Indicators
Customers To provide financial support to internal customers: Retail business team, HR and FM, in relation to Business Review, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting through effective communication in order to meet the business needs	Accurate reporting Business feedback
Key Responsibilities Responsible for complete accounting cycle for assigned Retail companies. (Revenue, Expense, Closing & Reporting)	Completed as per Group timelines
Ensure the activation of leasing contracts after review and perform posting run for all leasing contracts in a timely manner	Completed as agreed
Verification of LPO’s, coding and posting of approved expenses in respective GL Accounts, cost centres and ensure approval per DOA for Opex & Capex	PO released within 2 working days
Ensure payments are released per agreed payment terms and all supporting documents are in compliance with Company Policies & Procedures and ensure approval per DOA	As per payment terms Nil policy non-compliance
Preparation and review of annual budget,  quarterly forecast, 5 year Plan and KPIs thereof	Completed as per Group timelines
Liaise with consolidation team and provide the cash flow inputs for weekly and monthly forecasts	Completed as agreed

 

JOB CONTEXT: Define organizational policy and other factors that have a critical impact on the job

Senior Accountant – Business Decision Support – Retail shall ensure that the Accounting Policies of Al Futtaim are upheld and that all reporting is in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: Graduate degree in commerce / accounting / finance with knowledge of Financial Management and Accounting Systems is necessary. Advanced knowledge of ERP Financial Software is necessary; SAP expertise will be preferred. Minimum Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience working in diverse teams; retail leasing environment experience will be preferred. Job-Specific Skills: Well-versed in IAS / IFRS. Behavioural Competencies : Ability to manage time appropriately, communicate effectively with team members and business

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