Al-Futtaim Hiring for Accountant – Divisional Controlling at Dubai Full Time

Job Summary

As a member of Automotive Divisional Controlling – to support the AM / FM on delivering

• Support on Review of existing account policies and creation / drafting of new accounting policies.
• Provide inputs on new / revision of existing Account Policies.
• Liaise, coordinate and support BU Finance in implementation of new accounting policy requirements.
• Provide Policy guidance to BU Team through Divisional Accounting Policy Committee and BU specific training / briefing sessions.
• Regular Trial Balance review and Balance Sheet substantiation.
• Robust, timely and accurate Financial Reporting.
• Support on the overall implementation and compliance of Internal Controls Framework.
• Assess risks, insurance requirements, engage with insurance partners for insurance coverage for the Division.

What you will do

Financial Statements & Accounting / Reporting Standards / Group Policies

• Assists the Accounts Manager in review of the existing accounting policies and help in drafting / amending them and creating accounting policies for automotive specific areas.
• Assisting with the implementation of new accounting policy requirements through producing detailed technical analysis in this area and contributing to Group discussions as subject matter expert.

Monthly Closing and GL Reviews

• To monitor closing of books on a monthly basis with other SSF 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

Support Accounts Manager to carry out detailed review of key automotive accounts in Trial Balance and ensure substantiation of balances appearing against it.

• Control framework and standards (substantiation)
• Divisional Financial close (Attestation)
• Entity performance Scorecards
• Issue log / resolution plan & progress report
• SSF KPI / SLA Governance
• Collection Infrastructure
• Insurance requirements
• Master Data Liaison
• Tax Support
• Treasury Support
• Credit Support
• Leasing Support

Robust SSF towers processes

Ensure robust SSF process tower processes through

• standardizing the accounting process,
• regular key account reconciliations,
• improved Fixed Asset management,
• improve month-end process & related reporting.

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 SSF and ensure that auditor’s requirements are being provided in a timely and accurate manner.

Finance Function / Overseas support.

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

Required Skills to be successful

• Strong Analytical, process oriented, good communication and presentation skills, exposure to ERP. ( Preferably SAP)
• Should be able to plan and prioritize tasks, persuasive skills, Kaizen attitude, Self-motivated; and a strong team player.

About the Team

As an Accountant – Divisional Controlling you will be reporting to Accounts Manager / Finance Manager.

What equips you for the role

• Graduate in Commerce / Equivalent qualification.
• Two Years in relevant experience.
• Accountable for group of Automotive business units in budgeting, variance analysis and any other relevant metrics.
• Ensuring quality monthly financials and the understanding of the front-end process and interface with financial and information databases to ensure accuracy.