Senior General Ledger Finance Manager - Dubai

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 290,160 - 435,240; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is hiring a Finance Manager - General Ledger in Dubai to lead general ledger activities across hypermarkets and supermarkets. You will oversee journal entries, intercompany reconciliations, and the monthly/quarterly/year-end closing, ensuring compliant and timely financial reporting.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of general ledger accounting, auditing coordination, and cost-control initiatives, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and governance in a large Retail operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or a related field.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is preferred.
• Minimum six years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Previous experience in a finance managerial or supervisory position.
• Retail / supermarket experience is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial closing processes.
• Experience coordinating external audits and resolving audit findings.
• Proven ability to monitor budgets and control operating expenses.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting activities across supermarket and hypermarket operations.
• Establish controls ensuring compliance with policies, guidelines, and accounting standards.
• Review ledger balances for accuracy and proper postings.
• Ensure timely recording of payments, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
• Investigate unusual balances and discrepancies in accounts.
• Coordinate intercompany reconciliations and related schedules.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Prepare closing schedules and communicate deadlines to teams.
• Coordinate annual balance confirmations with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop reporting controls to improve transparency and accountability.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as point of contact for queries.
• Provide auditors with required financial information and schedules.
• Implement corrective actions from audit findings and track improvements.
• Support budget controls and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Journal entries

Financial closing

Intercompany accounting

Budget monitoring

Variance analysis

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or related field

MBA or postgraduate qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Majid Al Futtaim is hiring a Finance Manager - General Ledger in Dubai to lead general ledger activities across hypermarkets and supermarkets. You will oversee journal entries, intercompany reconciliations, and the monthly/quarterly/year-end closing, ensuring compliant and timely financial reporting.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of general ledger accounting, auditing coordination, and cost-control initiatives, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and governance in a large Retail operation.