Finance Executive - Financial Operations

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,120 - 111,600; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim in Dubai is seeking a Finance Executive for financial operations in the entertainment sector. This entry-level role involves financial reporting, cost tracking, and compliance, providing a great opportunity for recent graduates. You'll collaborate closely with finance teams to support effective financial management across various entertainment venues.

Key responsibilities include preparing financial reports, assisting in month-end closing, and ensuring thorough record management. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess strong attention to detail, enhancing financial operations within a vibrant business environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or similar roles.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in financial entries.
• Good understanding of accounting basics and expense tracking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost reports and financial documentation for accurate reporting.
• Track operating expenses and project costs to ensure reliable financial records.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including payroll and accrual calculations.
• Verify accounting documents and transaction records for accuracy.
• Monitor production cash flow and review staff expense claims for compliance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting support

Cost tracking

Expense control

Month-end closing

Payroll entries

Accrual calculations

Prepayment calculations

Fixed asset register

Budgeting support

Forecasting support

Time management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field

Tools

Financial systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Industry: Entertainment. Function: Accounting. Experience: 0-2 years. Job Type: Full-time. Salary: 7000-10000 monthly. Gender: Any. Candidate Nationality: Any.

Overview

Finance Executive - Financial Operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an entry-level Entertainment accounting role focused on financial reporting, cost tracking, accounting support, expense control, audit readiness, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance for Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment. The role supports accurate financial records, timely reporting, month‑end activities, and smooth financial operations across entertainment venues and business functions.

Role Context

The Finance Executive will work closely with finance teams, internal stakeholders, auditors, and operational departments to ensure financial data is processed accurately and in line with company policies. This position is suitable for a detail-oriented finance graduate who can support cost reporting, accounting entries, fixed asset tracking, payroll entries, accruals, prepayments, expense claims, and audit schedules in a fast‑paced entertainment business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost reports, expense summaries, and financial documentation to support accurate reporting and effective cost control.
• Track operating expenses, project costs, production cash flow, and financial transactions to ensure timely and reliable financial records.
• Assist with month‑end closing activities, including payroll entries, accounting deliverable checks, accrual calculations, and prepayment support.
• Verify accounting documents, transaction records, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal requirements.
• Support project and asset management by tracking expenses, updating asset information, and maintaining the fixed asset register.
• Monitor production cash flow accuracy and support financial visibility for entertainment operations and related activities.
• Review staff travel and expense claims to ensure compliance with company policies, approval requirements, and documentation standards.
• Enter, review, and maintain transactions in financial systems while ensuring data accuracy and proper record organization.
• Generate finance reports, reconcile relevant data, and organise records for management review and audit readiness.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, supporting documents, and policy compliance evidence.
• Support internal control processes by maintaining accurate files, following approval workflows, and escalating discrepancies when required.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting activities by preparing data, cost inputs, reports, and supporting analysis for finance leaders.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely processing of financial information, invoices, claims, and accounting deliverables.
• Take on additional finance responsibilities as assigned by the Line Manager or Head of Department.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 0‑2 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, cost control, financial reporting, audit support, or similar roles.
• Previous exposure to retail, entertainment, hospitality, leisure, or customer‑facing business environments is an advantage.
• Professional certifications or progress toward accounting qualifications are preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in financial entries, reports, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Good understanding of accounting basics, expense tracking, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, payroll entries, and audit support.
• Strong time management, communication, problem‑solving, and organisational skills.
• Proactive, analytical, and results‑driven approach with the ability to work independently when required.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced business environment with flexible working hours and possible travel requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with finance teams, operational departments, auditors, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Good computer skills with the ability to use financial systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Commitment to company policies, internal controls, confidentiality, and accurate financial administration.

Skills Set

• Financial reporting
• Accounting support
• Cost tracking
• Expense control
• Month‑end closing
• Payroll entries
• Accrual calculations
• Prepayment calculations
• Fixed asset register
• Asset management support
• Production cash flow tracking
• Travel expense claims
• Financial documentation
• Audit schedules
• Internal audit support
• External audit support
• Internal controls
• Budgeting support
• Forecasting support
• Financial systems
• Transaction entry
• Report generation
• Record management
• Policy compliance
• Spreadsheet skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Problem‑solving
• Cross‑functional collaboration

Why Join Us

This opportunity is ideal for a finance graduate or early‑career Finance Executive who wants to develop practical accounting and financial operations experience within Dubai's entertainment sector. The role offers exposure to reporting, audits, cost control, financial systems, budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance activities while working within a collaborative and diverse business environment.

About the Company

Majid Al Futtaim is a leading regional business group known for creating memorable retail, entertainment, leisure, lifestyle, shopping mall, hospitality, and customer‑focused experiences across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Through Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment, the company operates well‑known leisure and entertainment destinations supported by financial discipline, service excellence, operational reliability, innovation, and a commitment to creating great moments for customers across Dubai, the UAE, and the wider region.