Al Futtaim Jobs - Accountant | Finance Shared Service Center | Dubai (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 128482 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

 

 

About the Role:

 

JOB CONTEXT: Define organizational policy and other factors that have a critical impact on the job
The job holder constantly interacts with Business Finance & Other R2R team members. The position also interface with other FSSC towers in ensuring quality monthly financials. The jobholder has to understand the front-end process and interface with financial and information databases to ensure accuracy.

 

JOB PURPOSE:
As a member of R2R team – to support the ACCOUNTS Manager / Finance Manager on delivering  

• Robust, timely and accurate periodic book closing
• Timely Preparation of GL schedules for Certification & Substantiation 
• Support an Effective / efficient R2R framework covering Close, Certify & Compliance activities
• Ensure financial records are correct and support external audit.
• Timely preparation and submission of Standard reporting / Management reports
• Regular Trial Balance review and Balance Sheet substantiation.
• Provide FS preparation support 
• Explore and support efficiency improvement initiatives by Identifying opportunities of Standardization & Automation of R2R processes
   

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Monthly Closing and GL Reviews.
• Balance Sheet substantiation / Trial Balance Reviews.
• Robust Record to Report process.
• Monthly Standard Management Reports.
• Finance Function / Overseas support.
• External Audit.

 

 

About You:

 

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: Professional accounting qualification.

 

Minimum Experience: At least 2/3 years relevant experience within a large organization. 
 

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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