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 A”rab 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. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

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

We are currently seeking an experienced finance professional to join our Finance Shared Service Center in the capacity of Manager – R2R.

Overview of the role
To lead the health of the company’s balance sheet by ensuring thorough review of every balance sheet GL account and testing it through a substantiation process. Ensure accurate, reliable, and timely book closure every month. Support the audit process. Actively engage with stakeholders to drive ‘good health’ of the balance sheet in compliance with IFRS/IAS and the Al Futtaim Group (AFG) policies.

What you will do

General Ledger reconciliations:

• Improve GL schedules (reconciliations) monthly.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to gather information to ensure meaningful reconciliation of GL accounts.
• Provide actionable insights through schedules to pre-empt issues and take timely action to drive resolution of issues.
• Review trends, identify patterns & opportunities to strengthen controls.
• Standardize schedules and follow a quality review process.
• Leading with business unit finance teams to discuss findings from GL schedules.
• Follow IFRS/IAS and AFG policies in the accounting process.

Monthly / Yearly books closing:

• Improve the accounting entries based on agreed principles and guidelines.
• Review recurring provision, accruals of expenses and amortization.
• Validate amortization and provision entries.
• Identify and review accounting entries that require reclassification. Post reclassification entries, cost allocations and any other entries required as per standard checklist.
• Lead timely support in preparation of financials and take ownership for delivery.
• Improve and control the checklists and ensure compliance.
• Review gaps in checklist and report new entries/edits to line manager.