Accountant

Company Overview

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the Role

Join our dynamic team as an Accountant Fleet, reporting directly to the Finance Business Partner. You will be responsible for the accounting and finance functions of Toyota & Lexus B2B Fleet Sales, ensuring robust revenue collection, fund management, and adherence to company policies in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do

• Manage revenue collection and fund management, including recording collections against sales orders or invoices
• Review daily collection reports and monitor cheque clearance
• Ensure strict compliance with company policy regarding customer refunds and maintain accurate tracking logs
• Conduct business processes according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and maintain proper invoice filing for easy retrieval
• Process financial transactions and invoices promptly, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents and maintaining comprehensive financial records
• Support matrix managers, sales teams, and sales admin with financial guidance
• Oversee financial reporting, cost control, and internal controls in line with company policies
• Monitor OPEX (Operating Expense) & CAPEX (Capital Expenditure), manage bank guarantees, and ensure timely clearance of PDCs (Post Dated Checks)
• Assist with weekly financial forecasts and perform ad hoc tasks as required
• Manage accounts receivables, monitor outstanding invoices, and reconcile credit customer accounts

Required Skills to Be Successful

• Experience in automotive accounting
• Strong knowledge of IFRS
• Proficiency in SAP or Oracle-based accounting systems
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

About the Team

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive finance team, working closely with the Finance Business Partner B2B. The environment is dynamic and busy, offering opportunities to engage with various stakeholders across the business.

What Equips You for the Role

• Familiarity with financial processes, controls, and compliance requirements
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

About Al-Futtaim Automotive

A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing, and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo, and RAM.

We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.

We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.

What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.