Process & Compliance Analyst

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 A”rab 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 worlds most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation 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.

We are currently seeking an experienced finance professional to join our Group Finance team in the capacity of Process & Compliance Analyst.

Overview of the role
As a part of the process and compliance team, draft group policies, procedures, and internal controls, monitor compliance of policies and internal controls. In addition, contribute to finance transformation initiatives.

What you will do

Review Balance Sheet Substantiation

• Review group-wide submission of BSS (account reconciliations), follow up with divisions and BU’s and report.

Balance Sheet Reviews

• Conduct independent balance sheet reviews (similar to external audit) of various BU’s independently and prepare report of findings and recommendations.

Internal controls project

• Understand and document internal controls.
• Contribute to the internal control framework implementation

Policies and procedures

• Draft new policies and procedures based on applicable best practices and/or IFRS.
• Prepare and make presentations on drafted policies.
• Follow up and complete policies

Ad hoc reporting

• Prepare reports / analysis on various financial reporting and financial control matters

Required skills to be successful

• Accounting concepts
• IFRS
• Audit concepts
• Verbal and written communication
• MS Excel and MS power point
• Accounting concepts, IFRS, account reconciliations, GL accounting
• Understanding of internal controls

What equips you for the role

• Accounting or Finance graduate
• CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA/CPA qualified or part-qualified
• Minimum 1-year experience in any accounting / finance / audit role

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