Senior Accountant - Al Futtaim Group Investment Management

Job description / Role

Senior Accountant - Al Futtaim Group Investment Management - Dubai, UAE

We are looking for experienced Senior Accountant responsible for the timely and accurate recording, verification and consolidation of business transactions, adhere as well as monitor the internal controls of the organisation in order to contribute to efficient and effective business decision making.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be accountable for the accounting of revenue, expenses, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting functions.

This role will be based in our DIFC Dubai office.

Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a Post Graduate Degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance with knowledge of Financial Management and Accounting Systems. Professional qualifications (CA, CPA or CMA) in the field of accounting would be an added advantage.

4 - 6 years of relevant experience working in diverse teams, finance or real estate development/operations/projects environment experience will be preferred.

Advanced user in MS Excel and knowledge of ERP Financial software is required, SAP expertise is an advantage.

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.