| Accounts Executive – Marks & Spencer | |
| Al Futtaim Group Cairo, Egypt Ref: HP698-1704 |
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The RoleThe RoleMarks & Spencer, part of Al-Futtaim Retail division is a world class market leader in high street fashion. Our stores are located throughout the Gulf. The first Marks & Spencer store in the Middle East was opened in Dubai in 1998. Other stores followed shortly in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. 2010 will see Marks & Spencer expand further with the opening of new stores in Al Ain, Dubai Mall, Kuwait and Qatar. All stores are large format and carry a wide range of product including Ladieswear, Menswear, Kidswear, Lingerie, Beauty, Home and Food.We are seeking to hire an Accounts Executive for our Marks & Spencer store that will open in Dandy Mall, in Cairo. In this role you will be responsible for: • Ensuring that necessary accounting entries are passed in G/L for inventory related provisions so that the accounting books reflect accurate status of inventory • Maintaining stock and load accounts • Reconciling tax related entries, AP and GIT/ GRIR • Preparing various reports for store (sales, performance, FLASH, management meeting pack, etc) and submitting to the management for review and action • Preparing weekly markdown sales analysis report • Monitoring the books of accounts and arrange to reconcile AP and AR balances in the books including review of store petty cash and SAFE fund • Performing month/ year end closing activities • Maintaining Capital Expenditure and advertising expenses data by store • Preparation of manpower report • Keeping updated data for travel/ maintenance/ Security/ IT expenses • Preparing the necessary audit schedules to internal/external auditors to facilitate completion of audit |
RequirementsRequirementsTo be successful in winning this role, you should be able to demonstrate: • A minimum 2 years of experience as Accountant • Excellent knowledge of MS Office with strong Excel skills • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Analytical and statistical skills • Good organisation, time management and administrative skills • Flexibility and willingness to multi-task • Ability to work under pressure in a high paced environment • Good problem solving and decision making ability |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyEstablished 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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