Senior Financial Controlling Analyst | UAEN | Retail

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks a Financial Controls Manager to ensure robust financial compliance and enhance processes. The role requires extensive experience in finance, particularly with IFRS and internal controls, and is reserved for UAE nationals only.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience, including 2 years in external auditing.
• Solid experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and ensure compliance with operational accounting policies.
• Perform effective training and management on accounting procedures.
• Assist in streamlining finance processes through automation.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Compliance

Internal Controls

Process Automation

Education

Degree in finance or related field

Accounting certifications

Tools

SAP BPC

SAP Business Warehouse

Job description

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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. The group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable continuous growth and expansion, responding to the changing needs of its customers and societies.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers every day.

This role is reserved for UAE nationals only.

Overview of the role:

Ensure robust financial controls and compliance to safeguard assets, enhance processes, and communicate financial insights clearly to drive informed business decisions.

What you will do:

1. Support the creation and ensure compliance with operational accounting policies
2. Perform effective training and management on the accounting procedures
3. Support the Lead with ensuring compliance with transfer pricing transactions
4. Maintain the chart of accounts and communicate any changes or new accounts being opened with their purpose
5. Support the lead with impairment workings during HY and YE audits
6. Perform spot cash counts and inventory write-off reviews from a financial control perspective
7. Support the preparation and conduct of training and workshops on Controls and IFRS standards
8. Ensure all Internal Audit recommendations are implemented in conjunction with Finance Controls
9. Ensure intercompany transactions comply with Group Policies and are processed timely
10. Maintain document retention compliance across all geographies
11. Support random workflow audits to ensure proper authorization and execution of transactions
12. Assist in streamlining finance processes through automation where possible

What you will need:

1. Degree in finance or related field
2. Accounting certifications are a plus
3. Minimum 8 years of experience, including 2 years in external auditing consultancies (retail experience is a plus)
4. Solid experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
5. Understanding of internal controls and system governance
6. Knowledge of SAP BPC or SAP Business Warehouse is highly regarded

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