Financial Control Manager | GBS - Controlling | Corporate Services

ACCA Careers; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim, Dubai-based retailer, seeks a Financial Control Manager to lead central retail controlling, ensuring policy compliance and risk mitigation across inter-company transactions and reporting.

You will drive IFRS 16 lease accounting, balance sheet reviews, and cross-functional collaboration with internal and external auditors, while advancing automation initiatives within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline; professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA is highly preferred.
• 6–8 years of progressive experience in Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Audit, or Retail Finance within a large, complex organization.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and exposure to SAP BW/BPC/SAC.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards, particularly IFRS 15 (Revenue Recognition), IFRS 16 (Lease Accounting), and fixed asset accounting.
• Experience in developing automation initiatives using Power BI, Power Automate, AI tools, RPA, or other digital finance solutions is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Transfer pricing transactions, Balance Sheet / High Risk Accounts review considering multiple Inter-Company Transactions with Finance Controls and weekly / Monthly Reporting.
• Enhanced Month end closing reviews & timeline management with various stakeholders; support on balance sheet reviews and corrective actions.
• Lead, monitor & establish SLAs across Retail Brands including Cost Allocations, Loyalty Program Management, Revenue Recognition – Budget Vs. Actuals / True Ups, Accruals & Breakage Management.
• Proper implementation and ongoing compliance with IFRS 16 for lease accounting & PPE, including tracking, updating & monitoring Reinstatement provisions & reporting.
• Oversee & monitor Store Insurances, Gift Voucher / Promotion Management, Blue Loyalty Program, Cost Allocations & Inter Company transactions.
• Collaborate with auditors during audits, ensuring information is accurately reported & compliant with IFRS/Policy requirements.
• Initiate, establish & support AI initiatives within the team to optimize automation.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CA / ACCA / CPA / CIMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Power Automate

RPA

AI tools

Job description

About Al-Futtaim

Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long‑term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.

Overview Of The Role

As the Financial Control Manager in Al Futtaim Retail Head Office and lead Central Retail Controlling tasks while complying with organization’s policies and procedures and ensuring necessary checks and balances to mitigate risks.

What You Will Do

• Ensure compliance with Transfer pricing transactions, Balance Sheet / High Risk Accounts review considering multiple Inter-Company Transactions which are in conjunction with Finance Controls along with weekly / Monthly Reporting in line with Organization requirements.


• Enhanced Month end closing reviews & timeline management with various stakeholders & support on balance sheet reviews, closed business active clean up, Misstatement proactive reviews & addressing fixes


• Lead, monitor & establish SLAs across Retail Brands including Cost Allocations, Loyalty Program Management, Revenue Recognition – Budget Vs. Actuals / True Ups, Accruals & Breakage Management


• Proper implementation and ongoing compliance with IFRS 16 accounting standards for lease accounting & PPE, including tracking, updating & monitoring Reinstatement provisions & providing timely financial reporting and analysis wherever required


• Oversee & monitor critical areas such as Store Insurances, Gift Voucher / Promotion Management, Blue Loyalty Program, Cost Allocations & Inter Company transactions


• Ensure compliance with corporate income tax regulations, including preparation & documentation, and any other required filings. assist in tax planning activities, including identifying opportunities for tax optimization, minimizing liabilities, and ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws & regulations.


• Prepare & lead presentations with cross team / functional stakeholders on monthly & adhoc basis


• Contribute to the Improvement, Identify Accounting & Financial issues & suggest timely solutions within the team & cross function with an aim to standardize accounting process (FSSC, O2C, Group Tax, Group Finance, P&C etc)


• Collaborate & lead discussions with external & internal auditors during audits, ensuring that all information is accurately reported & compliant with IFRS / Policy requirements


• Initiate, establish & support on AI initiatives within the team to optimize automation & address current / future automation opportunities.

What Qualifies You For The Role

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline. Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA is highly preferred


• 6-8 years of progressive experience in Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Audit, or Retail Finance within a large, complex organization. Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and exposure to SAP BW/BPC/SAC.


• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards, particularly IFRS 15 (Revenue Recognition), IFRS 16 (Lease Accounting), and fixed asset accounting.


• Experience in developing automation initiatives using Power BI, Power Automate, AI tools, RPA, or other digital finance solutions is highly desirable.

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