Senior Manager - Group Financial Controls

Majid Al Futtaim

The Role

Overview

Designs, implements, and oversees group-wide financial control framework

Key Responsibilities

  • risk assessment
  • control framework
  • audit liaison
  • performance reporting
  • regulatory compliance
  • control testing

Tasks

-Identify and review financial reporting risks across entities and implement mitigating controls, particularly in areas such as revenue recognition, accruals, provisions, asset management, and intercompany transactions -Promote best practices by aligning financial control processes across Opcos. (e.g., procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, record-to-report). -Develop and manage a consistent group-wide financial control framework, including documentation of key controls including financial reporting, reconciliations and month-end processes -Serve as the primary contact for financial control matters with internal and external auditors. Coordinate walkthroughs, provide documentation, and monitor audit findings. -Track and report on control performance, highlighting key risks, issues and deviations -Ensure the group is compliant with local and international financial reporting regulations, including IFRS -Lead periodic control testing, review and self-assessments, ensuring timely remediation of deficiencies and clear documentation of all financial controls.

Requirements

  • data analytics
  • coso
  • sox
  • sap
  • erp
  • bachelor's

What You Bring

-Proficient in process-mapping, data-analytics and control-automation concepts -Expert knowledge of COSO / ICFR / SOX methodologies and audit-ready documentation -Deep understanding of end-to-end finance processes (PtP, OtC, R2R, Treasury, Tax). -Hands-on experience with ERP platforms (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle) and GRC / reconciliation tools -Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field -Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in internal controls, audit, or operational finance, with at least 3 years in retail real estate, hospitality, or asset-heavy industries

The Company

About Majid Al Futtaim

-Created from a vision to redefine shopping and leisure in the Middle East, this group evolved from a single founder's idea into a cross-continental leader. -It drives growth through major retail and community hubs like shopping malls, hotels, and mixed-use developments. -Features exclusive franchises and key projects such as Carrefour hypermarkets, VOX cinemas, Ski Dubai, iFly Dubai, and the iconic Mall of the Emirates. -Operates a leisure division that introduces unique attractions like indoor skiing, skydiving, waterparks, and flagship stores for LEGO and American Girl. -Known for impressive achievements, including the region's largest indoor ski floor, the first corporate green sukuk in the Middle East, and a multi-screen IMAX and 4DX cinema flagship.

Sector Specialisms

Shopping Malls

Hotels

Cinema

Hypermarket

Supermarket

Leisure and Entertainment

Residential Communities

Retail

Credit Card Solutions

Pre-paid Card Solutions

Mobile Commerce Solutions

Dining Concepts

Hospitality

Energy Management

Facilities Management

Water Management

Waste Management

Financial Services

Insurance

Consumer Financing

Commercial Financing

Wealth Management

Asset Management