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Accountant - R2R | Finance Shared Service Center | Corporate Services

Al-Futtaim

The Role

Overview

Manage GL reconciliation, journal entries, reporting and audits for 200+ entities using SAP/BPC.

Key Responsibilities

  • audit closure
  • bpc reclassifications
  • gl reconciliation
  • sap posting
  • stock forecast
  • intercompany reconciliation

Tasks

-Prepare and submit audit schedules and documentation for prompt audit closure. -Perform reclassifications and validations in BPC process. -Maintain documentation and approvals relevant to transactions. -Provide support to all stakeholders according to SLA timelines. -Strive to continually improve the GL review process for early warning signals. -Follow checklists for monthly book closure and audit closure. -Prepare analysis and reports related to GL balances, indicating risks and recommending mitigation actions. -Highlight issues around transaction elimination and provide inputs to fix process issues. -Support circulating weekly stock forecasts. -Review ICM module to ensure regular charges are accepted by the ICM team. -Ensure amortization and provision entries are posted, highlighting issues. -Reconcile GL accounts and prepare schedules with actionable insights. -Take appropriate action based on review and elimination. -Prepare and circulate monthly intercompany loan reconciliation. -Record month-end stock provision entries after review and confirmation by business. -Post transactions in SAP/BPC and maintain necessary documentation. -Gather information related to balance sheet accounts from stakeholders to ensure proper reconciliation. -Standardize accounting schedules and implement a quality review process. -Ensure timely inputs for financial preparation and compliance ownership.

Requirements

  • sap
  • excel
  • acca
  • cma
  • analytical
  • 2 years

What You Bring

-Minimum 2 years of similar experience with a profound understanding of accounting principles. -Proficient in ERP systems, preferably SAP, with strong Excel skills and exposure to SAP BW/BPC. -Graduate or fresh ACCA/CMA (or similar qualification). -Strong communication skills for effective interaction with financial controllers and management accountants. -Strong interpersonal skills, highly organized, analytical, and capable of working with large databases. -Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with process orientation. -Ability to perform detailed reconciliation and reporting of general ledger accounts. -Proficiency in SAP/BPC for transaction posting and documentation management.

The Company

About Al-Futtaim

-Born in the 1930s as a family venture in Dubai, it evolved into a regional powerhouse across 18 countries. -It built a portfolio spanning automotive, retail, real estate, finance, health, and education divisions. -Real estate highlights include Dubai Festival City, mixed-use developments, and logistics hubs. -Financial services include insurance, broking, and consumer financing across the region. -Health segment delivers modern clinics and patient-centric care solutions. -Education arm partners with global institutions, supports Arabic excellence, and collaborates with NASA challenges. -The narrative includes pioneering projects like hydrogen fuel stations and AI-driven retail innovation.

Sector Specialisms

Automotive

Financial Services

Health

Real Estate

Retail

Education

Aftersales & Logistics

Power & Marine

Mobility

Insurance

Consumer Financing

Commercial Financing

Wealth Management

Asset Management

Telehealth

Maintenance Services

Logistics

Freight Forwarding

Warehousing

Distribution

Industrial Solutions

Generators

Water Pumps

Outboard Motors