Accountant - Al-Futtaim

We are currently seeking an experienced finance professional to join our Finance Shared Service Center in the capacity of Accountant – R2R

Overview Of The Role

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 

What You Will Do

 Monthly Closing and GL Reviews 
 To monitor and control closing of books monthly with other FSSC teams and ensure recognition of robust financials within the group timelines. 
 Work for 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 / Support robust R2R process through 
 Standardizing the accounting process, 
 Regular key account reconciliations, 
 Improved Fixed Asset management, 
 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. 

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

 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 FSSC and ensure that auditor’s requirements are being provided in a timely and accurate manner. 
 Support standalone FS preparation of Automotive entities in accordance with the governance form Group Finance / Divisional Controlling 

Required Skills

 Required skills to be successful 
 Analytical 
 Process oriented 
 Good communication 
 Presentation skills 
 Exposure to ERP. (Preferably SAP) and SAP BW/ BPC 

Role

 What equips you for the role 
 Bachelor’s degree in Finance/accounting or equivalent 
 At least 2-3 years relevant experience within a large organization