Quality Control Executive

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a finance professional to enhance operational efficiency and financial accuracy. In this role, you will support month-end closing processes, conduct balance sheet reviews, and assist with automation and process improvements. Your analytical skills will be vital in resolving discrepancies and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This position offers a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the business's financial health. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in finance or accounting, preferably with Big Four audit experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; retail experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support financial controls and accounting processes to ensure compliance.
• Assist in month-end closing and balance sheet reviews for accuracy.
• Collaborate on financial topics and contribute to process improvement.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Understanding of IFRS

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

University degree in Finance

Accounting qualification

Tools

SAP BPC

SAP Business Warehouse

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Roles and responsibilities

You will support financial controls, accounting processes, and operational efficiency within the business, ensuring compliance, safeguarding assets, and improving accounting accuracy.
What you will do:
Month-End Controlling

• Assist in pre-closing balance sheet reviews to resolve discrepancies before book closure.
• Support monthly accruals to ensure they are recorded accurately for the business unit.
• Ensure balance sheet lines are correct and coordinate with FSSC to resolve any misstatements.
• Verify that bank reconciliations align with bank statements and advise on corrections.
• Ensure proper lease accounting entries and support lease renewals or modifications.
• Assist in clearing post-month-end balance sheet reconciliations.

Balance Sheet Reviews

• Conduct audits to ensure all transactions are properly authorized and executed.
• Review balance sheet schedules, driving the resolution of misstatements and open items in the GL.
• Ensure timely balance sheet substantiation submission to group finance.
• Advise on any necessary reclassifications for the next monthly close.
• Help support SAP to BPC reconciliation and minimize unneeded BPC entries.

Support to BU / FSSC

• Help resolve AP issues (e.g., GRIR, open vendor reconciliations, missing invoices or SOAs).
• Ensure PO release strategies comply with the Delegation of Authority (DoA) for non-PO invoices.
• Manage open POs, ensuring timely closure and deletion of obsolete POs and line items.
• Assist FSSC with unresolved bank issues, collections, and unallocated credits.
• Support the implementation of internal audit recommendations.

Automation & Process Improvement

• Assist with the automation of finance processes to improve efficiency.
• Support the creation and implementation of standard operating procedures.
• Help address escalations related to DoA/policy compliance.

Other Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers and stakeholders on critical financial topics.
• Contribute to process improvement and business excellence initiatives.
• Continuously improve professional knowledge through learning and development.
• Communicate financial concepts clearly to drive desired actions and outcomes within the business.

Desired candidate profile

• Collaborate with managers and stakeholders on critical financial topics.
• Contribute to process improvement and business excellence initiatives.
• Continuously improve professional knowledge through learning and development.
• Communicate financial concepts clearly to drive desired actions and outcomes within the business.

What You Will Need
Qualifications:

• University degree in Finance.
• Accounting qualification preferred.

Experience:

• 2+ years in finance or accounting, preferably with Big Four audit experience.
• Familiarity with SAP BPC or SAP Business Warehouse is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; retail experience is a bonus.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of IFRS and internal controls.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.