Junior Branch Accountant

Job description / Role

Overview of the role

We are looking for a detail oriented junior accountant / cashier to support our finance function within automotive operations. This role plays a key part in handling daily cash transactions, maintaining accurate accounting records, and supporting reconciliations and reporting, ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls.

What you will do

• Handle daily cash, card, and cheque transactions related to vehicle sales, service, and parts
• Issue official receipts and ensure accurate allocation to the correct accounts
• Maintain daily cash books and perform end of day cash reconciliations
• Prepare daily cash collection summaries by business line (sales, service, parts)
• Deposit cash collections in line with company policy and safeguard all negotiable instruments
• Record basic accounting entries including sales, expenses, receipts, and payments
• Support bank, cash, and ledger reconciliations
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable activities
• Coordinate with sales and parts teams on documentation and postings
• Support audits by providing required documents and explanations

Required skills to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 0–2 years of experience in accounting or cashiering (fresh graduates are welcome to apply)
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Previous exposure to retail, automotive, or service environments is an advantage

About the team

You will be part of the finance and accounts team, working closely with sales, service, and parts departments. The team focuses on maintaining strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and smooth day to day operations within a fast paced automotive environment.

What equips you for the role

• Willingness to learn, grow, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Basic numerical and analytical skills
• Integrity and responsibility in handling cash
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work under supervision and meet deadlines
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office

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 and 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.

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.