Manager - Process and Compliance

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Job summary

AlFuttaim is seeking a Manager – Process and Compliance based in Dubai. This role will support finance-led transformations by improving ERP processes and strengthening governance across automotive business units.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2-4 years of experience in finance systems with hands-on SAP support. The position offers a chance to drive effective operations and contribute to a respected organization in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in finance systems, process improvement, compliance, internal controls, or ERP support.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience supporting SAP or other ERP processes.
• Knowledge of SAP inbound and outbound processes with the ability to analyze system flows and process dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Act as finance lead for ERP implementation, SAP enhancements, and process improvement.
• Support system development activities that improve standardization and automation.
• Work with finance, operations, IT, and business teams to ensure workflows align with business objectives.

Skills

Process compliance

ERP implementation

SAP process support

Finance transformation

Automotive business processes

Process optimization

Compliance governance

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business, or a related field

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Manager – Process and Compliance Job Snapshot
Role: Manager – Process and Compliance
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Automotive
Function: Risk Management-Compliance
Experience: Minimum 2‑4 years with at least 2 years supporting SAP or ERP processes
Job Type: Full‑time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Automotive
Function: Risk Management-Compliance
Salary: 18,000–28,000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the city; final offer to be confirmed)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full‑time

Role Context

The Manager – Process and Compliance will support finance‑led transformation across automotive business units by improving ERP processes, strengthening governance, and aligning operational workflows with financial controls. The role combines SAP process knowledge, compliance monitoring, stakeholder coordination, data analytics, and digital transformation support. By identifying process gaps, improving automation, and building stronger exception management practices, the position helps create more accurate, efficient, and compliant operations across a multi‑market automotive business.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as finance lead for ERP implementation, SAP enhancements, and process improvement initiatives across automotive business and finance operations.
• Support system development activities that improve standardization, automation, reporting accuracy, and integration between business processes and financial records.
• Work with finance, operations, IT, business units, and overseas teams to ensure automotive workflows are consistent, controlled, and aligned with business objectives.
• Support digital transformation projects by identifying technology‑enabled opportunities for process automation and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Review existing workflows to identify bottlenecks, duplication, control gaps, manual effort, and inefficiencies affecting speed, accuracy, or compliance.
• Lead process streamlining initiatives that improve resource utilization, operational clarity, and end‑to‑end process performance.
• Share best practices across business units to encourage consistent execution, stronger governance, and improved process discipline.
• Develop and execute process optimization plans aligned with organizational goals, finance requirements, and automotive business priorities.
• Identify improvement opportunities across systems, procedures, controls, reporting, and business documentation.
• Ensure business processes comply with relevant regulations, internal standards, finance policies, and governance expectations.
• Develop, update, and maintain compliance policies, process documents, operating procedures, and control guidelines.
• Establish exception management alerts, dashboards, and monitoring tools to support ongoing compliance visibility.
• Use data analytics to review process performance, highlight risk areas, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare business documentation, presentations, process maps, compliance updates, and improvement reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Support change management by coordinating with teams during system rollouts, process changes, training activities, and implementation follow‑ups.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree will be an advantage.
• Minimum 2‑4 years of experience in finance systems, process improvement, compliance, internal controls, or ERP support.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience supporting SAP or other ERP processes.
• Professional qualifications or certifications such as CA, CPA, CMA, or SAP certification will be an added advantage.
• Experience in automotive, retail, dealership operations, finance transformation, or multi‑business operations is preferred.
• Strong understanding of finance operating systems, business processes, internal controls, and compliance expectations.
• Knowledge of SAP inbound and outbound processes with the ability to analyze system flows and process dependencies.
• Strong analytical thinking with a practical approach to identifying process gaps and recommending workable solutions.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills across finance, operations, IT, and business leadership teams.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, business documentation, reporting tools, process mapping, and performance tracking.
• Leadership ability with a structured, detail‑focused, and improvement‑driven approach to compliance and process governance.

Skills Set

• Process compliance
• ERP implementation
• SAP process support
• Finance transformation
• Automotive business processes
• Process optimization
• Compliance governance
• Internal controls
• Risk assessment
• Exception management
• Data analytics
• Dashboard development
• Process automation
• Digital transformation
• SAP inbound processes
• SAP outbound processes
• Financial systems
• Workflow standardization
• Business process documentation
• Control procedures
• Policy development
• Process mapping
• Stakeholder management
• Change management
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Business reporting
• KPI monitoring
• Regulatory compliance
• Cross‑functional coordination

Why Join Us

This role offers a strong platform for a finance systems and compliance professional to contribute to transformation within Dubai's automotive sector. The position provides exposure to ERP implementation, SAP enhancements, automation, governance, process standardization, and multi‑market automotive operations. It is a valuable opportunity for a candidate who wants to help shape stronger controls, smarter workflows, and scalable business processes within a respected automotive organization.

About the Company

Al‑Futtaim is a diversified UAE‑based group with established operations across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare. Its automotive division represents leading global mobility brands and supports distribution, leasing, manufacturing, aftersales, and customer‑focused automotive solutions across regional and international markets.