Management Accountant - GCC Job

IKEA Al-Futtaim

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Supervise and manage GCC (UAE, Qatar & Oman) financial accounting and control activities including but not limited to the following.

  • Financial accounting and monthly / yearly closing in compliance with IFRS, Al Futtaim policies and standard operating procedures 
  • Monthly GL schedules, clearances, and review in coordination with FSSC to minimize misstatements
  • Maintain supplier master, monitor LPOs, expenses, Invoice processing and payments and statement of accounts and balance confirmations in coordination with FSSC
  • Open ICMs review and acceptances
  • Maintain customer master and oversee collections
  • Ensure Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax and Value Added Tax Compliances in coordination with FSSC & Group Tax
  • Manage statutory and internal audits in coordination with FSSC and Retail Controlling
  • Participate in system enhancements and rollout including MS Dynamics 365 roll out SAP integration
  • Streamline / transform finance activities and operations to make it more efficient
  • Develop / enhance Standard operating procedures and checklists

Responsibilities:

  • Financial accounting in compliance with IFRS, Al Futtaim policies and standard operating procedures
  • Monthly / half yearly / annual book closing based on checklist in coordination with FSSC
  • Regular review and clearance of GL schedules and BSS misstatements in coordination with FSSC
  • Maintain supplier master including new supplier registration in coordination with I2P
  • Arrange to maintain approval hierarchy, issue, monitor LPOs and GRNs
  • Monitor receipt, submission, posting and payment of invoices

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance / ACA / ACCA / similar
  • 5 years’ experience
  • Experience in GCC