Accounting-Jobs in Oman

About Valiram

Valiram is a retail company founded in 1935. The company has expanded to become a global retail industry with 520+ locations in 10 different countries. By 2027, we will be more than doubling our size to 1200, with an expected 5,500+ employees under Valiram Group. Learn more about us at www.valiram.com.

Valiram Brands

• Beauty (Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Rituals, Molton Brown).
• Fashion (Michael Kors, Steve Madden, Tory Burch, Chloe, MLB Korea, Giuseppe Zanotti, Charles & Keith, Pedro etc)
• Accessories (Swarovski, Mont Blanc)
• Travel Retail (Hermes, Bvlgari, The Flying Emporium, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Beaute Love, Ion Gizmos, Candy Party, Wear + When, Tumi).
• F&B (Bacha Coffee, Quivo, Godiva, TWG Tea, Laderach, Candy Party).
• Watches (Swiss Watch Gallery, Tudor, Rolex, Cartier, Tissot, Zenith, Bell & Ross, Breitling, Blancpain, Omega).

About the Role

As a Business Analyst, you’ll dive deep into financial data, preparing reports and analysing variances to guide strategic decisions. Working alongside our accounting team, you’ll ensure the accuracy of our financial records and assist with budgeting and forecasting. While there’s room for creativity and innovation, the role demands meticulous attention to detail and adherence to deadlines. If you’re up for the challenge, apply now and become a key player in our finance team!

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Prepare and assist in monthly management report by brand and country.
• Review financial performance by performing profit and loss variance analysis against budget and prior year, trend analysis, and provide quality insights and commentaries.
• Liaise and collaborate with the accounting team to reconcile, analyse, and ensure accuracy of overall monthly management report.
• Ensure monthly management reports are correctly and timely prepared and published to brands/countries.
• Assist in reviewing brands/countries budgets and forecasts submissions, with necessary justifications.
• Assist in consolidation of budget and forecast after brands/countries’ submission.
• Assist in coordinating budget timeline and submission among departments.
• Assist other members of the team in preparing ad-hoc store benchmarking reports, occupancy report, financial data analysis, presentations for the management and all finance matters.
• Actively participate in on-going projects of the team and propose new relevant projects.
• Process and financial systems maintenance and improvements.

Position Specification:

Education: Must possess Degree in Finance and Accounting (Professional Qualification will be added advantage).

Professional Experience: Comes with at least 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably commercial finance/business analysis experience in retail/FMCG industry.

Personal Attributes:

• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills.
• Able to multitask, proactive, work under pressure and deliver within tight deadline.

Languages: Fluent English and both in written and spoken. Knowledge of other language is added advantage.

Why work for us?

We’re more than just a job; we’re a place where you can develop your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and have fun along the way! Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

Level Up Your Career:

• Upskill at Your Pace: Our comprehensive online training platform offers courses in communication, leadership, Excel, and more – investing in your growth.
• Proven Development Track: Last year alone, we conducted 150 trainings and empowered 65% employees to develop their skills and competencies, paving the journey to career growth and advancement.

Fun & Vibrant Workplace:

• Engaged & Connected: We host numerous employee engagement activities like VClub to build connections and a strong sense of community.
• Celebrate Together: We value cultural traditions and celebrate major national festivals with the whole team!
• Express Yourself: Enjoy the freedom of a fashionable dress code.

At our HQ Office you can enjoy:

• Convenient & Delicious: Enjoy the perk of an in-house cafe serving delicious meals at subsidized prices, so you can fuel your day without breaking the bank.
• Effortless Travel: Our office is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk from public transportation, making your commute a breeze.
• Parking Made Easy: Need to drive? No worries! We offer ample parking in nearby locations.

Rewarding Benefits:

• Shop Like an Insider: Employees can enjoy staff purchase discounts up to 30% for all the brands we cover, as well as friends & family sale annually.
• Life Balance & Support: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Birthday Leave, Hospitalization Leave, Study Leave, Calamity Leave, Compassionate Leave, Maternity/Paternity Leave, and Marriage Leave, to support you throughout life’s stages.