Accounts Manager – Systems, Process and Audit – Automotive Corporate - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Al Futtaim Group

    Al Futtaim Group background
    Description

    Accounts Manager – Systems, Process and Audit – Automotive Corporate Toyota, Honda, Marks & Spencers, Ikea, Toys R Us and Dubai Festival City are just some of the amazing stable of world renowned brands managed by the Al Futtaim Group of Companies.

    Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses in the Gulf region.

    Today, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 65 companies in sectors as diverse as commerce, industry and services, and employs in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe.

    Automotive Finance Shared Services is a department under Automotive handling the back office functions related to accounting for Automotive.

    AFSS handles Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, General Ledger Accounting, Reconciliations, Sales Accounting and annual closing and audits for the Automotive Division of Al-Futtaim.


    Reports to:
    Finance Manager - AFSS

    Direct Reports:
    NoneDepartment: AFSSLocation: AFSS (DFC)

    We are currently looking to recruit an experiencedآ Accounts Manager to be based in Dubai.
    The incumbent will be a member of AFSS / Automotive team - to support the AGM/Finance Manager:
    (a) Facilitate system and process expertise for new Business initiatives and its integration to financial books.(b) Develop process guidelines and procedures for AFSS and business teams(c) Review and implement Internal Audit recommendations in AFSS and business operation(d) Implement best Business Processes in a SAP environment by designing appropriate solutions supporting the customers' business processes as part of the overall SAP programme.(e) Providing direction and support with building and testing the end solution.
    DescriptionProcess Specialisation and Support
    • Develop and support process expertise on automotive business processes encompassing New units / Used Units / Parts and Service Operati

    Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
    Professional accounting qualification / degree in Information Systems/Project Management related discipline

    Minimum Experience:

    At least 5 years relevant experience within a large organization in a supervisory level Minimum of which 2 years of support of SAP processesJob-Specific Skills: Analytical, Process oriented, good communication skills, exposure to SAP ERP - SAP FI/CO Certified or super user with knowledge in SAP inbound and outbound process.

    The job holder should have strong documentation ability in development of policies and procedures.


    Behavioural Competencies:

    • Ability to learn new technologies
    • Adaptability
    • Innovative thinking
    • Technical acumen
    • Customer focus
    • Judgement
    • Strong decision making and problem solving abilities
    • Attention to detail
    • Strong Customer Relationship building capability
    • Sound influencing and negotiation skills
    About The Company Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise.

    Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region.

    Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

    The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario.

    The Group's continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

    The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy.

    This, linked with the Group's belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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