Senior Accountant

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 team in the capacity of Senior Accountant - R2R.

**Overview of the role**
As a member of R2R team - to support on delivering:

- Robust, timely and accurate periodic book closing
- Timely Preparation of GL schedules for Certification & Substantiation
- Support an Effective / efficient R2R framework covering Close, Certify & Compliance activities
- Ensure financial records are correct and support external audit.
- Timely preparation and submission of Standard reporting / Management reports
- Regular Trial Balance review and Balance Sheet substantiation.
- Provide FS preparation support
- Explore and support efficiency improvement initiatives by Identifying opportunities of Standardization & Automation of R2R processes

**What you will do**

**Monthly Closing and GL Reviews**
- To monitor and control closing of books on a monthly basis with other AFSS teams and ensure recognition of robust financials within the group timelines.
- Work for continuous improvement in monthly closing activities to ensure quality financials for business units.

**Balance Sheet substantiation / Trial Balance Reviews**
- Carry out detailed review of key accounts in Trial Balance and ensure substantiation of balances appearing against it.

**Robust Record to Report Process**

Ensure / Support robust R2R process through
- Standardizing the accounting process,
- Regular key account reconciliations,
- Improved Fixed Asset management,
- Improve month-end process & related reporting

**Monthly Standard Management Reports**
- To prepare quality monthly management reports as per agreed templates / formats with comments for review with the R2R Manager.
- Support Business Finance Team in preparation of monthly management & Board packs by submitting standard reports on a timely basis.

**External Audit**
- To coordinate with external Audit of Egypt entities by providing relevant explanations and schedules to Auditors and ensure smooth completion.
- Coordinate with other teams in FSSC and ensure that auditor’s requirements are being provided in a timely and accurate manner.
- Support standalone FS preparation of Egypt entities in accordance with the governance form Group Finance

**Required skills to be successful**
- Strong Analytical, process oriented, good communication and presentation skills, exposure to different ERPs.
- Should be able to plan and prioritize tasks, persuasive skills, Self-motivated; and a strong team player

**What equips you for the role**
- Professional accounting qualification. SAP ERP experience
- At least 4-6 years relevant experience within a large organization