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Ref: HP698-11094
Job description / Role
We are looking to recruit an experienced Process and Compliance Manager to join the Corporate division within Al Futtaim Motors. The main purpose of the role is to support in leading Al Futtaim Motors (AFM) in its process and compliance strategies to ensure continuous improvement and to mitigate risk whilst improving internal control and efficiencies.
The main responsibilities of the role are to lead cross functional teams to assess processes and information streams using internationally recognised Quality Systems, Records and Information Management while owning the development of quality control, ensuring that business process models clearly articulate and support companies' objectives and value propositions; to support the Process and Compliance Department in conjunction with Automotive Finance Shared Services (AFSS) and business operations in formulating and implementing internal control check points. He/she will assist in installing accurate metrics to indicate performance and recommend in taking corrective actions whenever necessary; to assist the Head of Process and Compliance in defining the project objectives, scope, organization, timelines and overall approach of spearheading the AFM's goal of achieving the internationally accepted Quality Recognition (ISO:9001).
Requirements
- MBA (Finance) with strong accounting knowledge or Member of a professional body of accountants (e.g. CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIA or ACMA) or be a partly qualified professional.
- Demonstrated experience with current systems analysis principles, method, procedures, practices, tools and techniques.
- A proven ability to communicate effectively with variety of levels of knowledge, skills and responsibilities.
- Extensive application of project management principles in managing projects and initiatives.
- Ability to articulate process and systems integrations applying best business practices.
- Vast working knowledge on various automotive processes (e.g. Sales, After sales, Supply Chain, Leasing, etc.)
- Minimum 5 years working experience in the automotive industry
Job-Specific Skills:
- Thorough knowledge of automotive sales processes
- Excellent understanding of SAP IS Auto system and preferably Ariba P2P. SAP BI and SAP BPC experience is an added advantage.
- A thorough understanding of an ERP application and its integration to finance along the entire supply chain.
- Good working knowledge in MS Visio
- Strong analytical skills
Behavioural Competencies:
- A team player
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Cultural awareness
- Able to build strong relationships
- Result oriented approach
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.