Branch Accountant - AF Motors - Lexus

Al Futtaim Group

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP698-9698

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Al-Futtaim Motors occupies the pre-eminent position of the largest distributor of automotive products in the Emirates, and leads the rapid development of automobile business in the UAE, while continuing to contribute to Toyota's worldwide growth.

Today, Al-Futtaim Motors is synonymous with Toyota and Lexus, which enjoy undisputed leadership in the UAE in terms of the largest number of vehicles on the road. Besides Toyota, we also hold exclusive franchises for some of the world's top automobiles and automotive products like Hino - Japan's leading heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer, Toyo & Chen shin/ Maxxis tyres, GS & Panasonic batteries and many more.

We are currently looking for an experienced Branch Accountant to be part of the Lexus team in Dubai.

The responsibilities of the role will include:

* Assisting the branch accountant in Control of the branch's accounts and administrative activities
* Verification and submission of sales documents and submission of second sets to AFS for payment from bank
* Assisting the branch accounts Manager in accounting function
* Assisting the branch accountant in releasing Vehicle Custom Certificate (VCC) and sale letter
* Assisting the Branch Accountant/ Accounts Manager in the surprise cash counts
* Liaise with Cashier, debt collector and Sales Coordinators
* Liaison with banks and debtors for the timely collection
* Liaison with AFSS and facilities
* Review of daily collection of revenues and deposit.
* Submission of documents to the managers for Deposit verification.
* Review of PDC's collected and posted.
* P to P billing, accounting and submission of Cheque
* Validate final documents and authorize release of vehicles to customers
* Process customer refunds, follow up for cheque and disburse
* Review periodic physical inventory to match with system stock
* Process credit application for credit customers
* Ensure compliance with accounting and control related procedures & policies
* Create Purchase requisition and follow up for LPO
* Arrange for mortgage release letters for LPO/PDC customers

Requirements

The successful candidate will posses the following qualities:

* Strong computer skills - ERP knowledge, preferably SAP, advanced MS Excel knowledge
* Must have an Accounting qualification
* Excellent English & Arabic communication skills, both written and verbal is essential
* Excellent with time management and with an auditing mind
* Ability to work well in a team
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to communicate at all management levels
* Minimum 2 Years work experience
* Motor trade experience is preferred but not essential

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 Groups 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 Groups 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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