SAINT LAURENT Financial Analyst

LUXURY FASHION GULF L.L.C.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion company in Dubai seeks a Finance Controller to assist with reporting, reconciliations, and data integrity. The ideal candidate holds a Finance & Accounting degree and has at least 3 years of experience in the retail industry. Strong English communication skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. This full-time position offers the opportunity to grow within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• At least three years of financial controller experience in retail industry preferable.
• Able to work independently, proactively and under pressure.
• Excellent English written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Finance Manager in reporting and monthly closing.
• Daily sales reconciliation and journal in JDE.
• Investigation of costs variance and support FM for analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Multitasking

Fast learning

Excellent English communication

MS Office, especially Excel

Education

Finance & Accounting Degree

Tools

JDE accounting system

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist Finance Manager in the reporting and monthly closing
• Able to make investigation on costs variance and support FM for the analysis
• Daily sales reconciliation (JDA, X Store)
• Daily sales journal in JDE
• Sending daily sales to Al Tayer
• Monthly sending to the mall (flagship stores)
• Weekly certification in HFM
• JDE MONTHLY CLOSING (SALES & COGS)
• Sales journal
• Purchases / duties and freight
• Markdown provision / Discounts
• Actual closing
• Monthly Flash Sales (HFM)
• Estimation of Royalties IC
• I / C reconciliation with all entities, including the maintenance of the Purchases register with LGI / Mendes
• to find a way to improve and reduce the manual work)
• Custom duties check on monthly basis (air bills and invoices received) and compare
• with Al Tayer report)
• Markdown provision journal entry and start the full understanding of the estimation (S&M file)
• Assist in preparation of MRP and store P&L
• INVOLVEMENT IN FORECAST & BUDGET PROCESS
• RPAS management (sales by store, by department FP / MD)
• Assist in preparation of MRP and store P&L
• Working in close collaboration with each local department
• CONTROLLING
• Investigation of the variances and help to provide explanation.
• Developing system controls for ensuring data integrity.
• Assist FM in all business plan

Requirements

• Holding Finance & Accounting Degree
• At least three years of financial controller experience in retail industry preferable
• Excellent English written and verbal skills
• Able to work independently, proactively and under pressure
• Fast learner
• Problem solver and multitasked
• Good command of MS Office applications specially in Excel
• Knowing JDE accounting system is a plus

Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2025-10-01

Schedule

Full time

Organization

LUXURY FASHION GULF L.L.C.