Senior Accountant - Record to Report

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Group in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Senior Accountant - Record to Report to manage monthly closings, balance sheet substantiation and management reporting for automotive units. You will improve RTR processes, review Trial Balance accounts and support audits and financial statement preparation.

The role requires CPA or ACCA with 2–3 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and SAP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA or ACCA with 2–3 years of relevant experience in a large organisation.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP proficiency is important, SAP BW and SAP BPC will be valuable.
• Strong analytical ability, ability to prioritise deadlines and collaborate with finance teams and external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the monthly closing of books for automotive business units.
• Review key Trial Balance accounts and verify balance substantiation.
• Perform regular account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Standardise Record to Report accounting processes.
• Improve fixed asset accounting and month-end reporting controls.
• Prepare accurate monthly management reports using approved templates.
• Add commentary explaining financial movements and exceptions.
• Coordinate external audits and provide supporting schedules.
• Assist with standalone financial statements for automotive entities.
• Follow governance requirements issued by Group Finance.

Skills

Record to Report

SAP ERP

Trial Balance review

Balance sheet substantiation

General ledger reconciliation

Month-end closing

Management reporting

External audit coordination

Fixed asset accounting

Audit readiness

Education

CPA or ACCA

Tools

SAP BW

SAP BPC

Job description

Senior Accountant - Record to Report Job Snapshot

• Role: Senior Accountant - Record to Report
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Automotive
• Function: Corporate Accounting
• Experience: 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Al-Futtaim Group is hiring a Senior Accountant - Record to Report in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a corporate finance opportunity supporting the Automotive industry. The role will oversee accurate book closing, balance sheet substantiation and management reporting for multiple automotive business units. The Senior Accountant will improve Record to Report processes, review Trial Balance accounts and support external audits and financial statement preparation. Timely and reliable reporting will help management evaluate performance while ensuring compliance with Group Finance policies.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Automotive
• Function: Corporate Accounting
• Salary: AED 8000-12000 per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time
• Job Requisition ID: 178231

Role Context

The Record to Report function ensures that automotive entities close their accounts correctly and provide management with dependable financial information. This position will coordinate monthly reporting activities, investigate account balances and maintain consistent accounting standards across local and overseas operations. By strengthening reconciliations, fixed asset controls and month-end procedures, the Senior Accountant will reduce reporting risks and help audits and management reviews proceed efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the monthly closing of books for assigned automotive business units.
• Review key Trial Balance accounts and verify balance substantiation.
• Perform regular account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Standardise Record to Report accounting processes.
• Improve fixed asset accounting and month-end reporting controls.
• Prepare accurate monthly management reports using approved templates.
• Add clear commentary explaining financial movements and exceptions.
• Submit reports for review by the Finance Manager or AGM Finance.
• Review accounting processes followed by overseas entities.
• Share effective practices that improve financial reporting standards.
• Coordinate external audits and provide supporting schedules and explanations.
• Assist with standalone financial statements for automotive entities.
• Follow governance requirements issued by Group Finance and Divisional Controlling.

Ideal Profile

Candidates must hold a professional accounting qualification such as CPA or ACCA and have two to three years of relevant experience within a large organisation. The role requires a process-focused accountant with strong analytical ability and practical experience using ERP systems. Proficiency in SAP is important, while exposure to SAP BW and SAP BPC will be particularly valuable. Applicants should be able to prioritise competing deadlines, communicate financial information clearly and collaborate effectively with finance teams, overseas entities and external auditors.

Skills Set

• Record to Report accounting
• SAP ERP
• SAP BW and SAP BPC
• Month-end financial closing
• Trial Balance review
• Balance sheet substantiation
• General ledger reconciliation
• Fixed asset accounting
• Management reporting
• Standalone financial statement preparation
• External audit coordination
• Financial control and policy compliance

Why Join Us

This role provides exposure to the finance operations of established automotive businesses within a large regional group. The successful accountant will work across reporting, audit, financial controls and process improvement while developing practical expertise in SAP-based corporate accounting. Al-Futtaim Group offers the organisational stability and varied business environment needed for sustained professional growth. Interaction with local and overseas finance teams also provides a broader understanding of multi-entity financial operations.

About the Company

Al-Futtaim Group is a diversified, privately held regional business operating across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare. The Group employs more than 35,000 people in over 20 countries and partners with more than 200 international brands.