Chalhoub Group Hiring for Finance Trainee Job at Dubai Full Time

Who we are

We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.

To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together.

What you’ll be doing

• Generate monthly P&L.
• Support with variance analysis on monthly results (variances vs PY and Budget) and liaise with stakeholders to:
  • Obtain reasons for variances.
  • Ensure correction entries are posted if errors are identified; etc.
• Support Senior Finance Business Partner in preparing the budgets and reviews.
• Support in ensuring accuracy, validity and necessary approvals are obtained for invoices charged by vendor, processing invoices & regularly updating invoice tracker.
• Track CAPEX movement, Fixed Asset Register & support in communicating the monthly committed CAPEX.
• Update the monthly tracker for accounting reclasses and accruals.
• Support to prepare the board meeting presentations & monthly highlights presentations.
• Support in documenting processes and user manuals for specific tasks.
• Support Senior Finance Business Partner with ad-hoc reporting requirements or projects.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (CIMA/ACMA preferred) or Finance.
• Excel knowledge must be advanced – this is essential (experience in handling large scale and complex data sets)
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Nav, Qlik/Microsoft BI.
• Detail orientated, well organized, focused, able to readily adapt and lead in a changing environment.
• Strong communication and are good at building relationships.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, is pro-active and makes proposal of process improvement and/or tool development.

What we can offer you

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts. To view all our perks and benefits, click here.