Al Futtaim Jobs - Financial Reporting Executive | Al-Futtaim Retail | Dubai (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 71842 

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 Title: Reporting Executive – Retail Division

Line Manager: Reporting Lead – Retail Division

Division:      Retail

 

Role Purpose & Context:

Support the timely completion of all External audit activities and statutory reporting requirements including Financial statements and IFRS reporting. Ensure that the business activities are conducted in accordance with the Financial Control Models (FCM), and that financial impact are measured and reported following the accounting standards and Group reporting instructions. You will also support the definition of local financial policies and ensure that the adherence to both local and global reporting standard are controlled.

 

Role Specific Accountabilities

Statutory Reporting

• Support in the preparation of statutory accounts in accordance with SFRS/IFRS, group policy in a timely and accurate manner for all geographies
• Ensure the Notes to account details all tie out to the Trail balances and the Balance Sheet, P&L and Cashflows
• Ensure all REFX entries have been passed every month by the RSSF teams and reconcile to the TB

External Audit

• Supporting in the preparation of the Audit guides / communications / planning
• Follow up with the relevant team to ensure CAS data is provided timely and accurately
• Assist Auditors in responding to their queries promptly
• Ensure all audit adjustments are recorded correctly

Group Reporting    

• Ensure all Group Financial reporting requirements (HY / YE / Statistical Data & Variance analysis) are completed as per deadlines set
• Coordinates periodical closing process and prepares supporting schedules and work papers for the periodical financial review and financial audits

Monthly Financial Reviews

• Support monthly financial reviews to eliminate any reporting inconsistencies prior to each audit period / financial statement preparation period

Automation

• Support in the continuous improvement initiatives

Other Key Responsibilities

• To liaise with relevant managers and stakeholders to ensure full collaboration and understanding on critical topics.
• Contribute to the improvement of the solutions and business processes.
• Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, management skills and domain expertise by using continuous learning & development tools.       
• Contribution to business excellence initiatives
• Peer appreciation and feedback
• Continual development of team and product application skills
• Maintain an excellent rapport with the business

 

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge:

• College or University degree in Finance
• Qualified Accountant
• 2 years’ experience in a Financial reporting role
• Knowledge of SAP BPC or SAP Business Warehouse will be highly regarded
• Extensive use of Excel
• Retail experience is a plus

 

Job-Specific Skills:

• Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• PC skills
• Analysis and troubleshooting
• Strong technical account knowledge and audit experience needed
• Solid experience in International Financial Accounting Standards (IFRS).
• Understanding of internal controls

 

Behavioural Competencies:

• Individual Accountability
• Communication & interpersonal skills
• Personal Integrity
• Strong analytical skills & problem solving skills
• Ability to follow-up on outstanding issues
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team 
• Ability to manage time & work under pressure
• Readiness to persevere with difficult tasks
• Ability to be assertive without being aggressive
• Able to focus and drive tasks to completion

 

 

 

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