Manager - Financial Controlling | GBS | Dubai

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC); Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC) in Dubai seeks a Support Group and Divisional Policy and Advisory Head to develop and standardize the Financial Internal Controls framework and draft divisional accounting policies across the group.

The role includes delivering IFRS/IAS training to Finance Operations, guiding complex accounting judgments, and coordinating with Shared Services for timely period-close, audits, and AI-driven automation in controlling.

Qualifications

• CA/ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a large organization.
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize the Financial Internal Controls framework.
• Draft divisional accounting policies and implement them across divisions.
• Train Finance Operations teams on IAS/IFRS and accounting policies.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting judgments and risk identification.
• Coordinate with Shared Services and BU Finance for timely close.
• Support external audits and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Drive AI adoption and automation in divisional controlling.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) / ACCA

Tools

SAP ERP

SAP BW/BPC/SAC

Job description

Support Group and Divisional Policy and Advisory Head in developing Financial Internal Controls assessment and standardization framework Draft Divisional Accounting Policies and assist in implementing new accounting policies through technical analysis Prepare and present accounting training sessions to Finance Operations teams on IAS IFRS and Accounting Policies Provide support and guidance on complex accounting judgments Stay updated with accounting standards to provide accurate guidance for a sustainable control environment Develop a detailed understanding of the accounting process for risk identification and advising on accounting positions Liaise with Shared Service Centres and BU Finance Team for timely Financial Period Close processes Drive Balance Sheet Substantiation implementation and conduct periodic reviews Prepare details reports for Entity Level Scorecards and Issues Resolution Drive Review SSF KPI SLA and discuss improvement areas with stakeholders Conduct regular reviews of Trial balances for substantiation Maintain strong controls over issues identified from Balance Sheet Substantiation Support overall tracking of Audit Progress and Alignment with Audit Program Coordinate with Shared Services and BU team for timely and accurate auditor requirements Support FM Sr FM in preparation of Standalone Consolidated Financial Statements Liaise with auditors on certification requirements Revenue Certificates ICV Certificate ESR Prepare Financial Statement Drafts and discuss them with auditors Ensure timely completion of external audits with satisfactory resolution of ML points from the previous year Drive adoption of AI and automation tools in Divisional Controlling Build automation solutions for recurring controlling deliverables Collaborate with Group Finance IT and Shared Service Centres on AI initiatives Establish data governance and review protocols over AI outputs Deliver training sessions to drive capability building and adoption Identify and deliver AI use cases with measurable improvements Strong analytical skills.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Experience with ERP systems, especially SAP.Ability to plan, prioritize tasks, and strong team player attitude.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Professional accounting qualification CA/ACCA/others.
• At least5 years of relevant experience within a large organization at a supervisory level.
• Strong analytical and process-oriented skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and exposure to SAP BW/BPC/SAC.