Accounts Executive | Finance | Dubai

Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 153547 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 Arab 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 worlds most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Groups 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. We are currently seeking an experienced Accountant to join our Finance team in the capacity of Accounts Executive. About the Role:As a member of Finance Team, the job holder will support the Finance Manager in preparation of monthly/annual journal entries, reconciliation of GL accounts and to ensure timely and accurate GL posting for entities assigned to JH (Job Holder). Critical review and reporting of aberrations is at core of the overall responsibility JH is required to interact with Financial Controllers, Management Accountants and various stakeholders on a regular basis. JH is required to possess good communication and interpersonal skills Understanding of systems (SAP and Policy/Procedures) is crucial.Key Accountabilities:

• General Ledger reconciliations & schedule review
• Prepare, discuss and report highlights on a monthly basis
• Support business units by facilitating timely book closure

About You:Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• Graduate/ACCA/CMA (or similar qualification)
• Good accounting (IFRS) knowledge, analytical, process oriented, well organized, with excellent communication skills and a team player.
• Should possess a good knowledge of excel and have prior experience in working with large databases. presentation skills, exposure to ERP. (Preferably SAP) and SAP BW/ BPC.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Experience:

• 3-5 years of similar experience, with good accounting knowledge and ERP systems.
• Candidates with working knowledge of SAP will be preferred

Behavioral Competencies:

• Organization: Should be able to plan and prioritize workload with minimum supervisory input.
• Self-Starter: Should be able to anticipate emerging trends and issues in the books of account and initiate appropriate action.
• Team Player: Should enjoy working in a multi-cultural team and be able to solve problems and resolve issues in a collaborative manner

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About Company

The Al-Futtaim Group is a large conglomerate based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.As a family-owned business, we take a long-term view in everything we do, because we believe that sustainable success requires uncompromising commitment.
That’s the reason why some of the world’s most admired and innovative brands from the USA, UK, Japan, Sweden, France, Germany and Switzerland – from sectors as diverse with each other as automotive, retail, real estate and finance – trust Al-Futtaim with their own reputation and commercial success since the 1930s.
And through our inherent customer-centric approach and relentless pursuit of perfection, we add significant value – connecting consumers in 20+ markets with these brands in contemporary, powerful, meaningful and emotional ways that create longstanding relationships based on loyalty and mutual trust.