Financial Controlling Executive - Al-Futtaim Retail - Dubai
Al Futtaim Private Company LLC, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Job Title: Controlling Executive
Line Manager: Finance Controlling Lead
Division: Retail
Role purpose & context:
Maintain a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve accounting processes and manage business risks through financial compliance. Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviours. Ensure that the business activities are conducted in accordance with the Financial Control Models (FCM), and you 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:
Controlling / Process / SOPs
Support the creation of all accounting processes, and standard operating procedures
Support effective training and management on the accounting procedures
Support the maintenance of the chart of accounts
Support the tracking of the Document retention compliance in all geographies
Support spot cash counts from a Financial control element
Internal Audit
Support the tracking all Internal Audit reports; status, recommendation implementation timelines in conjunction with the Operational P&C Team
Insurance
Assist in the development of a centralized process for the management of Retail Insurance and ensure risks are adequately covered and maintained
Issue yearly insurance guidance in advance with the latest requirements to ensure compliance
Financial Compliance
Support the review of Master Data including Principal agreements / Contracts / SLAs
Ensure Intercompany transactions comply with the Group Policies and accepted on a timely basis
Balance Sheet reviews
Support random audits of workflow to ensure that all accounting transactions are appropriately authorized and executed
Support the monthly balance sheet reviews
Automation
Support the streamlining of finance process through automation where possible
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 as an accountant
Knowledge of SAP BPC or SAP Business Warehouse will be highly regarded
Extensive use of Excel
Retail experience is a plus
Job Specification
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
Understanding of System governance (especially in SAP)
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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