Finance Manager - Al Futtaim Logistics

Al Futtaim Group

UAE

Ref: HP698-10765

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the Finance team within Al Futtaim Logistics. The main purpose of the role is to supervise the overall finance, treasury and accounting of the business so as to ensure the highest standard of financial accounting, which culminates in the preparation of reliable financial accounts in line with Group standard and IFRS / IAS.

The main responsibilities of the role are to consolidate and report the management information requirements in the division so as ensure that they are adequately met to fulfill operational purpose and Group requirements; to streamline the accounting system and internal controls to ensure that financial discipline is maintained in the different divisions of AFL; to ensure that internal controls to the operations are in place and they are reviewed to meet changing business needs; to evolve healthy commercial practices and policies which are relevant to the business within the framework of group policies and delegation of authority; to review and implement the operational DOA as per the group policies; to oversee and ensure that all purchases / administration within the company are maximised for the reduction of cost; the monitoring and review of the required Trade Licence within JAFZA, Dubai, and renew licence in line with government authority requirements; to review all the rates and commercial contracts and agreements with customers and suppliers.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: Professional qualification from Accounting, MBA and / or Bachelors degree in Accounting and Certified Project Management

Minimum Experience: 20 years in Finance including 15 years in the Logistics industry.

Job-Specific Skills: Knowledge of the Logistics industry including the customs requirements, DPW and other government authority requirements.

Behavioural Competencies: Strategy Management, Risk Management and Financial knowledge.

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.

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