Senior Manager Process And Compliance

Job description / Role

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 Automotive Finance function as a Senior Manager – Process & Compliance, leading ERP implementations and enhancements from a finance perspective across UAE and overseas businesses. You’ll drive risk assessment, process standardization, automation, and technology enablement, champion governance and compliance through data analytics, and embed robust internal controls.

What you will do

• Lead ERP initiatives: Act as the finance lead for ERP implementations and enhancements; with satellite systems such as Incadea, ensuring standardized, automated processes tightly integrated with financial books.
• Drive digital transformation: Enable process automation and data driven decision making across the division; steer key IT projects to successful outcomes.
• Streamline and standardize: Identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and share best practices to achieve “best in class” business and finance processes.
• Own compliance frameworks: Develop policies and procedures, build exception management alerts/dashboards, and minimize high risk audit findings.
• Enable capability: Design and deliver training programs for finance associates on process expertise, compliance, internal controls, and analytical tools.

Required skills to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field; MBA/advanced degree a plus.
• 6–8 years’ experience, including at least 4 years supporting SAP/other ERP processes.
• Qualifications/certifications such as CA, CPA, CMA, SAP, or Project Management are advantageous.
• Automotive/retail industry experience preferred; SAP inbound/outbound process super user capability.

About the team

You’ll be part of the Divisional Finance Controlling & Compliance team within Automotive Finance, reporting to the Head of Divisional Process & Compliance, and collaborating closely with business and IT to roll out enhancements and upgrades. The division spans 10+ automotive businesses across UAE and international markets, operating on ERP platforms including SAP IS Auto, S/4HANA, and CarPro (with Incadea and other satellite systems).

What equips you for the role

You’ll succeed if you combine deep process expertise with hands on ERP leadership, a sharp analytical approach to risk and compliance, and a passion for standardization and automation. Your ability to influence stakeholders, build controls and dashboards, and uplift team capability through structured training will make you a trusted partner across the division.

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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.