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.

Al-Futtaim Group Finance Shared Service Centre (FSSC) Egypt is currently seeking a finance professional to join their team in the capacity of Senior Accountant - R2R.

**JOB PURPOSE**

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

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**

**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

**QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS**

Education Qualification:

- Finance Graduate or Semi-qualified or Qualified or equivalent qualifications

Minimum Experience and Knowledge:

- Professional accounting qualification. SAP ERP experience
- At least 4-6 years relevant experience within a large organization

Job-Specific Skills:

- Strong Analytical, process oriented, good communication and presentation skills, exposure to different ERPs.

Behavioral Competencies:

- Should be able to plan and prioritize tasks, persuasive skills, Self-motivated; and a strong team player