Al-Futtaim's Retail Division holds a stable of world class brands operating in buoyant markets with huge growth prospects. Some of our brands are Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us, and IKEA as well as Robinsons with a range of smaller brands selected for their appeal to the markets in which we operate. We currently operate our Retail outlets across the Middle East and in South East Asia.
We have enjoyed phenomenal success throughout the UAE, Egypt and GCC countries. We are in the final stages of outline planning for massive growth and need to prepare for the next phase of this program.
We are looking for an Accounts Executive to join our Retail Finance team based in Dubai.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Preparing and reviewing non-merchandise payments to vendors/service providers
- Preparing and reviewing the payroll for retail companies in UAE and Non-UAE locations
- Preparing and verifying all travel advances for proper authorisation and that the calculations are as per the company policy
- Ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of travel advances given to the employees
- Ensuring that relevant operating and financial information is prepared in detail and discussed with the supervisor for management reporting
- Constantly monitoring and maintaining the book of accounts (G/L, sub ledger)
- Scrutinising and preparing G/L schedules for line manager' s review
- Ensuring that the inter company module transactions are processed accurately on a regular basis for all inter company transactions
- Periodically reviewing an insurance covers taken for the various brands of the business to ensure that all the areas are covered under insurance
- Analysing and comparing the insurance premiums of various brands and ensure proper justification of any additional expense
- Ensuring timely submission of all insurance claims to prevent any delay in settlement
- Preparing and reviewing the expense budget for the Retail Division Office and monitor the actual expenses on a monthly basis against the budgeted expense
- Interacting with and providing an assistance to internal/external auditors to facilitate completion of audits
- Providing a high level of internal customer service at all times to enable efficient operations of the business
- Ensuring that all company procedures on safety and security are met to minimise losses for the company
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
- A minimum of 5 years experience as an Accounts Assistant/ Accountant preferably in retail
- Excellent knowledge of Excel and exposure to any ERP, preferably SAP
- Analytical and numerical ability
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Planning and organising skills
- Good reporting skills
- High level of accuracy
