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Ref: HP698-8216
Job description / Role
Plug-Ins is a leading multi-brand consumer electronics and IT retailer in the UAE and acknowledged favourite with discerning customers. An Al-Futtaim group company, Plug-Ins represents over 350 leading brands through an established network of four stores located in popular shopping destinations: Dubai Festival City, The Dubai Mall, Al-Ghurair City and Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi. Plug-Ins enjoys high-brand recognition across the Middle East and is known for its leadership position and trend-setting initiatives. Plug-Ins has made buying electronics an enjoyable experience with customer friendly layout store layouts, excellent service and knowledgeable staff; all key ingredients of its customer service philosophy. Reputed for its extensive range of products, the electronics retail chain is underpinned by a team of product-savvy consultants who guide and assist customers in their purchasing decisions.
About the Job: We are currently seeking an experienced finance professional for the role of Management Accountant. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the job holder would be focus on following areas:
* Financial Accounting: Assist in management of company accounts & financials
* MIS and Reporting: Support in Preparation of monthly Accounts (B/S, P&L, Cash flows etc.) Preparation of MIS in concise manner to reflect the business performance for the reporting period to assist in decision making process.
* Budget / Reviews & Compliance: Assist in Budget preparation / Budget Review & Manage ERP requirements of the Group through ensuring compliance to consolidation requirements (Budget / Actual performance)
* Monthly Closing: Monthly accounts closing / provision review, GL review & perform related process in the system.
* Capex & Fixed Assets: Track the Capex spends & ensure capitalization is complete in time.
* Customer Service: ensure that timely and qualitative information to various departments as per business requirement.
* Review critically various financial / non-financial information capturing process to identify scope for improvement / automation.
* Participate in projects as and when required.
* Ensure that monthly insurance reviews are carried so that the business risks are minimized in all stores, such as Cash, Fidelity, Property & other assets.Â
* Interact with & provide assistance to internal/external auditors to facilitate completion of audits
* Providing a high level of internal customer service at all times to enable efficient operations of the business
Requirements
About You: Experience / Skill Set:
* The ideal candidate will have:
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* CA, CMA, ACCA, MBA, MCom or equivalent
* 3 - 5 years of finance experience in retail (preferred) / trading industry
* Familiarity with computer use especially MS Excel
* Knowledge of accounting software, ERP system (SAP / BPC / BI preferred)
* Good analysis, presentation and reporting skills
* Ability to work in a team
* Flexibility and punctuality
* Lateral thinking, analytical mind and good management skills - must have a feel for figures in business environment (preferably retail)
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.