Senior Financial Accounting Manager - Balance Sheet and GL Control - Majid Al Futtaim - Dubai, UAE

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Multicultural workplace environment

Work on strategic financial initiatives

Job summary

AlFuttaim in Dubai is seeking a Senior Financial Accounting Manager to ensure the integrity and health of the organization's balance sheet through strong reconciliation practices and compliance with IFRS standards.

This role involves timely financial closing processes, collaboration with business units, and supporting external audits. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, extensive experience in financial accounting, and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of experience in financial accounting or general ledger management roles.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Hands-on experience using ERP systems and financial consolidation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed balance sheet reviews and perform substantiation of general ledger accounts.
• Improve and standardize monthly GL reconciliation schedules.
• Collaborate with finance teams to resolve reconciliation issues.
• Identify financial trends and anomalies while providing actionable insights.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and yearly financial closing activities.
• Review accruals, provisions, and reclassification adjustments.
• Prepare financial reporting data for consolidation systems.
• Monitor intercompany transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with auditors to support audit reviews.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with IFRS.

Skills

Financial accounting and general ledger management

Balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation

IFRS financial reporting compliance

Financial data analysis and reporting tools

Financial close and consolidation processes

Stakeholder communication and financial collaboration

ERP systems and financial reporting tools

Financial control and audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, CMA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Position Overview

Senior Financial Accounting Manager - Balance Sheet and GL Control at Majid Al Futtaim in Dubai, UAE is responsible for maintaining the integrity and health of the organization's balance sheet through strong reconciliation practices, accurate financial reporting, and compliance with international accounting standards. The role ensures timely financial close processes, supports external audits, and collaborates with business units to strengthen financial controls and reporting accuracy across the organization.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Retail
• Function: Accounting-Finance
• Salary: 25000-35000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead detailed balance sheet reviews and perform substantiation of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Improve and standardize monthly GL reconciliation schedules while maintaining strong financial control procedures.
• Collaborate with finance teams across business units to resolve reconciliation issues and strengthen accounting practices.
• Identify financial trends, anomalies, and potential risks while providing actionable insights to improve reporting accuracy.
• Ensure monthly and yearly financial closing activities are completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Review accruals, provisions, amortization entries, and reclassification adjustments to maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare financial reporting data for consolidation systems including Business Planning and Consolidation tools.
• Monitor intercompany transactions and resolve discrepancies between related entities.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support audit reviews and ensure timely submission of documentation.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with IFRS and internal financial governance policies.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, CMA or an equivalent professional qualification.
• 8 to 12 years of experience in financial accounting or general ledger management roles.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Hands‑on experience using ERP systems and financial consolidation tools.
• Advanced financial data analysis skills using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills within a multinational business environment.
• Ability to maintain high levels of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player capable of working in a multicultural workplace.

Skills Set

• Financial accounting and general ledger management
• Balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation
• IFRS financial reporting compliance
• Financial data analysis and reporting tools
• Financial close and consolidation processes
• Stakeholder communication and financial collaboration
• ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Financial control and audit coordination

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work with one of the most respected and diversified regional business groups.
• Exposure to complex financial operations across multiple industries and international markets.
• Collaborative and multicultural workplace environment focused on excellence and innovation.
• Career development opportunities within a global organization operating across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
• Work on strategic financial initiatives that influence major business decisions and performance.

About the Company

Majid Al Futtaim is one of the Middle East's most recognized and diversified business groups headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established as a trading business in the 1930s, the organization has grown into a regional leader with operations spanning retail, automotive, real estate, financial services, and healthcare sectors. With a workforce of more than 35,000 employees across multiple countries, the group partners with leading global brands to deliver innovative products and services while enriching the lives of communities throughout the region.