MIS Executive – Retail Corporate Office

Job description / Role

Al-Futtaim's Retail Division holds a stable of world class brands operating in buoyant markets with huge growth prospects. Some of our brands are Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us, and IKEA as well as Robinsons with a range of smaller brands selected for their appeal to the markets in which we operate. We currently operate our Retail outlets across the Middle East and in South East Asia.
We have enjoyed phenomenal success throughout the UAE, Egypt and GCC countries.

We are in the final stages of outline planning for massive growth and need to prepare for the next phase of this program. Based in our Dubai Office; we now have an opportunity for an experienced MIS Executive to join the MIS Team. This role is responsible for the following -

MIS and Reporting:

* Prepare financial and operating performance reports of the company periodically for review by all levels of management
* Ensure timely consolidation of Financial statements and other reports

Budget:

* Ensure timely consolidation of budget and forecast numbers for retail division and assist MIS manager in presentations.

Payroll:

* Ensure timely execution of payroll ( Transfer)  for retail division

Customer Service:

* Ensure that the finance department delivers timely and qualitative information to all departments on all aspects of the business.

Month end closing:

* To assist MIS supervisor in accurate and timely monthly closing

Tax:

* To ensure calculation and timely payment of tax.

Requirements

The successful candidate must display the following skills and experience:

* Professional accounting Degree such as charted accountancy / ICWA / CPA or equivalent in Finance.
* Expert working knowledge of Excel and good working knowledge of MS office packages
* Knowledge of accounting software packages, preferably ERP such as SAP
* Min 3-4 Years of experience in junior management position handling financial and business MIS reporting preferably in Retail
* Excellent analytical, planning & organizing skills.

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.