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Job description / Role
Our finance and treasury functions are operated to international standards, and are audited annually by globally renowned accounts and advisors. This helps to ensure that every element of our retail operation is of the highest calibre.
Strong financial resources, high standards of financial controls and management through a centralised financial department and detailed business planning that is carried out under the umbrella of a long term corporate plan.
Accountants within Retail Finance undertake all/any responsibilities appropriate to level of experience for activities within Sales, Cash Collection, Credit Collection, General Ledger, Purchasing, Banking, Loan Accounts, Payroll, Inventory and the Cashier's Office, to ensure the integrity and correctness of all financial data/ transactions.
• Substantiates and authenticates transactions by reviewing all supporting/justifying documents.
• Classifies and codes transactions in accordance with company Chart of accounts, adhering to company policy & procedures accounting standards.
• Reconciliation of accounts, inventory, sales, etc.
• Making supplier payments on time, accounting the invoices and reconciling the supplier accounts with supplier statements, reviewing supplier agreements, providing monthly accruals etc
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy
• Experience in Oracle Financial Systems preferred
• Sound knowledge in Excel and Word
• 2 - 3 years experience in similar role
• Excellent written & verbal English communication skills
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Experience in handling the year end audit
• Previous experience with finalising accounts independently
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.