Senior Analyst - Regional Controlling I Real Estate I Finance

Job Requisition ID: 166854

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 Arab 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 organization 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

Overview of the role:

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Analyst – Regional Controlling to join our team and play a key role in overseeing the financial operations and controls within Al Futtaim Real Estate. This position is critical in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, supporting the budgeting and forecasting processes, implementing robust financial controls, and facilitating the external audit process for our holding companies.

What you will do:

Key Accountability 1

Responsible for:

Financial Reporting & Consolidation:

• Financial Reporting: Assist in accurate and timely preparation of financial reports for the Real Estate division.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the development and management of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans for Holding companies.
• Collaborate with business units to gather budget inputs and assumptions.
• Financial Controls: Assist in the implementation and maintenance of strong financial controls to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Audit Support: Collaborate with external auditors during the audit process, providing necessary documentation and insights.
• Audit Support: Track and manage audit findings, ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to support financial decision-making and strategic initiatives.
  
  

Key Accountability 2

Responsible for:

Process Optimization & Automation:

• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial reporting and consolidation processes.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement process automation solutions.
• Maintain user guides and documentation for financial reporting and budgeting processes.
  
  

Key Accountability 3

Responsible for:

• Assisting the Regional Financial Controller with other tasks as assigned.
• Stay up-to-date on relevant accounting standards and regulations.
  
  

Required skills to be successful:

Job-specific skills:

• Advanced analytical, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  
  

What equips you for the role:

Minimum Experience:

• 2-5 year's experience in Financial accounting, GL management and audit management.
• Accounting qualification is a plus.
• Previous experience within Real Estate business is a plus.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

Bachelors / ACCA / CA or any other finance related degree.

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate

The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years.

Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us.

AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.