Finance Manager – General Ledger
Alshaya
Kuwait
Ref: GP435-462
Alshaya

The Role


The Role


- Deputises the respective Controller Financial Accounts or Controller GL to plan, implement, coordinate and manage the various financial functions for all countries.Manages all financial support and key performance indicators within the Brand Account for key franchises, as assigned.
- Ensures compliance with financial regulations and requirements of applicable country commercial, customs and tax laws, and with international accounting standards.
- Develops and analyses business costing structure and continuously monitors these against the approved Business Plan.
- Alerts Operational, Brand and Finance Management to under- or over-performance.
- Develops options for corrective action.
- Leads and manages finance-initiated cross-functional business improvement processes to increase efficiency, add value and reduce cost.
- Coordinates all financial activities within assigned country/countries and Brand Accounts.

Requirements


Requirements


- Degree in Finance and Professional Accounting Qualification.
- More than 10 years experience in medium-to-large FMCC/Retails multinational enterprises operating in the Gulf.

About the Company


About the Company


Alshaya are a leading international franchise operator for over 40 of the world's most recognized retail brands including BHS, H&M, Starbucks, Mothercare, Arcadia Group, Debenhams, River Island, Boots, The Body Shop, Vision Express, Next, Foot Locker, Pizza Express, PQ and Dean & Deluca. The company currently operates over 1400 stores in 15 countries across its operating divisions in the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Russia, Southern & Eastern Europe and employs more than 15,000 people.

Based in Kuwait but with regional offices across the globe, we’re on target to double our stores within 5 years. Our major presence is in the Middle East including Kuwait, UAE, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain & Qatar and we are expanding rapidly in many other markets. The Operating teams for each of the Divisions and Brands is supported by a fully integrated, pan-regional infrastructure, incorporating best practice activities in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, IT, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial control.

Our Mission is to be recognized as a leading global retailer, operating internationally recognized brands to the highest possible standards. Through a spirit of trust, co-operation and best practice, we aim to build and maintain long-lasting, professional and mutually profitable business partnerships.

To support our growth we need the experience and expertise of talented and dedicated retailers and operators for all levels of management and support staff and in all disciplines who can help us achieve our vision and growth. In return there are excellent prospects for development, a tax free salary and an incredible lifestyle to enjoy.

The Company provides all the usual benefits you would expect from a large corporate employer. Specific benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process but a very generous annual bonus scheme and extensive staff discounts across numerous brands are indicative of how we reward and encourage high performance.

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