Process Analyst - Shared Services Finance - Al Futtaim Group

Job description / Role

Process Analyst - Shared Services Finance - Al Futtaim Group - Dubai

Toyota, Honda, Marks & Spencers, Ikea, Toys R Us and Dubai Festival City are just some of the amazing stable of world renowned brands managed by the Al Futtaim Group of Companies. Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses in the Gulf region. Today, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 65 companies in sectors as diverse as commerce, industry and services, and employs in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe.

Job Purpose:
The purpose of this job is to drive process and systems related improvements across various functions handled by Shared Services Finance. The Process Analyst will be the project lead and act as a catalyst on various system implementations initiated by Shared Services.

Key Accountabilities:
- Project Lead major SSF system implementations.
- Develop and maintain SOPs across all SSF functions.
- Cost management in SSF through process improvements and review of SLAs.
- Drive and track process and systems improvements across SSF.
- Conduct time and motion study across SSF functions and identify areas of improvement.
- Organize monthly dashboard meetings and presentations.
- Will be responsible for reporting on SSF deliverables.
- Ensure cross training and back-ups within SSF.
- Ensure control and co-ordination on Authorization.
- Will be responsible for transaction analysis and cost allocations for SSF.

Job Context:
- The Process Analyst shall enable continuous review of SOPs, assist in strengthening processes and thereby mitigating risks, track Key Metrics and also report on deliverables.
- Reporting to the General Manager - SSF, the ideal candidate would be a Six sigma expert, having a finance background, process-oriented, possess excellent communication and presentation skills, pay close attention to details and have analytical thinking skills. Additionally knowledge and experience of IFRS will be preferred.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
- Six Sigma expert.
- Post-graduate degree in commerce / accounting / finance.
- Accounting / Finance qualification (CPA, CA, CMA, CFA, CIMA, ACCA)
- Knowledge of ERP Financial Software is necessary; SAP expertise will be preferred.

Minimum Experience:
-Minimum of 8 years of experience in the field of Finance and Accounting, out of which a minimum of 4 years directly involved in driving systems and process improvements.
- Experience with major IT/BPO companies will be preferred.

Job-Specific Skills:
- Involvement in ISO certification process would be an added advantage.
- Should be process-oriented, pay close attention to details and have analytical thinking skills.

Behavioural Competencies:
- Should possess excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Should be able to work with a team.

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.