Finance Executive

Job description / Role

Finance Executive - IKEA - Dubai Expansion

One of the companies bearing Al-Futtaim name is IKEA.

IKEA is the world's largest home furnishings store, founded in Sweden over 60 years ago. Our operations around the world are constantly increasing with new stores and markets added to the success story.

At IKEA not only our furniture is down to earth, straightforward and inspiring, but so is our work ethics. Despite being the leading home furnishing retail franchisee across the world, we at IKEA still give you the room to grow! At IKEA creating a better everyday life for the many isn't only our vision, it's our way of life!We are currently recruiting for a Finance Executive to be based in our Dubai operation.

Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the financial processes are set up and working efficiently. You will ensure that all sales and costs are registered in the accounting systems correctly and according to the local legislation regarding accounting rules and standards.

Key responsibilities will include:
* Store Operations
* Service Office Ledger
* Payroll, Expenses and LPO's
* Budgeting
* Store / Regional Support

You will be responsible for supporting the finance function by working with the Store and Service Office teams - to adhere to annual financial cycle and budgetary requirements.

Requirements

* Must have at least 5 years experience in a Finance function
* Preferably a university degree in Business Administration or Finance or relevant job experience from several years in finance department in a large-scale retail operation
* Desirable to have detailed know how of the IKEA Concept in order to implement the IKEA Concept
* Excellent mathematical and numeracy skills
* Excellent Excel and Microsoft skills
* Must have proven leadership abilities and lead by example
* Ability to find solution
* Analytical and tactical ability.
* Dynamic, action-orientated leader, who meets deadlines and makes it happen.
* Self awareness and understand how your behavior effects others

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.