Manager - R2R

at  AlFuttaim

Job Requisition ID: 164179
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.
We are currently seeking an experienced finance professional to join our Finance Shared Service Center team in the capacity of Manager – R2R

REQUIRED SKILLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• IFRS / IAS extensive application knowledge
• Analytical as well as Process oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Exposure to ERP. (Preferably SAP) and SAP BW/ BPC

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

As a member of FSSC R2R team – to support the SM / AGM on delivering.

• Robust, timely and accurate periodic book closing
• Lead internal / external audits and preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements complying with IFRS, local laws and group timelines
• Conduct and lead meetings with various stakeholders
• Lead, coordinate and support new initiatives
• Review 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.
• Explore and support efficiency improvement initiatives by Identifying opportunities of Standardization & Automation of R2R processes

WHAT EQUIPS YOU FOR THE ROLE

• Professional accounting qualification - CPA/CA/ACCA (or similar qualification).
• 5-7 years of well-rounded experience in the field of Financial Reporting and have worked in a Big 10 / large organization.
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