Al Futtaim Jobs - Accounts Manager (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 115486 

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, 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 Description

 

About the Role 

 

Monthly Closing and GL Reviews

To monitor / supervise closing of books on a monthly basis with other AFSS teams and ensure recognition of robust financials within the group timelines.

Drive continuous improvement in monthly closing activities to ensure quality financials for business units. 

 

Balance Sheet substantiation / Trial Balance Reviews 

Carry out detailed review of key automotive accounts in Trial Balance and ensure substantiation of balances appearing against it.

 

Robust Record to Report process

 

   Ensure robust R2R process through 
o    standardizing the accounting process, 
o    regular key account reconciliations,
o    improved Fixed Asset management, 
o    improve month-end process & related reporting.

 

Monthly Standard Management Reports

To prepare quality monthly management reports as per agreed templates / formats with comments for review with the Finance Manager / AGM Finance. 

Support Business Finance Team in preparation of monthly management &  Board packs by submitting standard reports on a timely basis.

 

External Audit 

To coordinate external Audit of the automotive entity by providing relevant explanations and schedules to Auditors and ensure smooth completion.

Coordinate with other teams in AFSS and ensure that auditor’s requirements are being provided in a timely and accurate manner.

Finance Function / Overseas support / overseas Integration

Provide support for overseas entities by reviewing the current processes and sharing best practices and processes in improving the standards.

Facilitate / Support the transition of overseas entities R2R processes into FSSC.

 

 

About you 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

Professional accounting qualification.

 

Minimum Experience:

At least 5 years relevant experience within a large organization in a supervisory level 

Job-Specific Skills:

Strong Analytical, process oriented, good communication and presentation skills, exposure to ERP. ( Preferably SAP) and SAP BW/ BPC

 

Behavioural Competencies:

Should be able to plan and prioritize tasks, persuasive skills, Kaizen attitude, Self-motivated; and a strong team player.
 

 

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