Control Executive | Retail

Job Requisition ID: 166052

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.

Role Overview :

You will support financial controls, accounting processes, and operational efficiency within the business, ensuring compliance, safeguarding assets, and improving accounting accuracy.

What you will do:

Month-End Controlling

• Assist in pre-closing balance sheet reviews to resolve discrepancies before book closure.
• Support monthly accruals to ensure they are recorded accurately for the business unit.
• Ensure balance sheet lines are correct and coordinate with FSSC to resolve any misstatements.
• Verify that bank reconciliations align with bank statements and advise on corrections.
• Ensure proper lease accounting entries and support lease renewals or modifications.
• Assist in clearing post-month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
  
  

Balance Sheet Reviews

• Conduct audits to ensure all transactions are properly authorized and executed.
• Review balance sheet schedules, driving the resolution of misstatements and open items in the GL.
• Ensure timely balance sheet substantiation submission to group finance.
• Advise on any necessary reclassifications for the next monthly close.
• Help support SAP to BPC reconciliation and minimize unneeded BPC entries.
  
  

Support to BU / FSSC

• Help resolve AP issues (e.g., GRIR, open vendor reconciliations, missing invoices or SOAs).
• Ensure PO release strategies comply with the Delegation of Authority (DoA) for non-PO invoices.
• Manage open POs, ensuring timely closure and deletion of obsolete POs and line items.
• Assist FSSC with unresolved bank issues, collections, and unallocated credits.
• Support the implementation of internal audit recommendations.
  
  

Automation & Process Improvement

• Assist with the automation of finance processes to improve efficiency.
• Support the creation and implementation of standard operating procedures.
• Help address escalations related to DoA/policy compliance.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers and stakeholders on critical financial topics.
• Contribute to process improvement and business excellence initiatives.
• Continuously improve professional knowledge through learning and development.
• Communicate financial concepts clearly to drive desired actions and outcomes within the business.
  
  

What You Will Need

Qualifications :

• University degree in Finance.
• Accounting qualification preferred.
  
  

Experience :

• 2+ years in finance or accounting, preferably with Big Four audit experience.
• Familiarity with SAP BPC or SAP Business Warehouse is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; retail experience is a bonus.
  
  

Skills :

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of IFRS and internal controls.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  
  

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