Assistant Manager - Finance Control Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC)

• The Assistant Manager AFGRE is responsible for managing the finance function for entities within the Real Estate Group. This includes preparation of balance sheets, cashflow budgets, quarterly forecasts, and month-end management reports. The role demands a hands-on approach to financial reporting, requiring expertise in IFRS. The successful candidate will independently manage month-end closings and reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial representation and transparency, while also collaborating with internal stakeholders and external auditors.

What You Will Do:

Financial Systems Management

• Manage and control various financial and accounting systems and procedures of the Real Estate division with adherence to internationally accepted standards.

• Monitor internal controls to ensure financial stability, transparency, and accuracy.

Decision Making and Business Planning Support

• Assist department heads in decision making, strategic business planning, and monthly business reviews.

• Contribute to the strategic implementation of operational strategy through reviews and variance reporting, recommending improvement initiatives.

Month-End Process and Financial Reporting

• Support month-end close processes including accrual entries, revenue recognition, expense reporting, account reconciliation, and management accounts production.

• Independently handle financial reporting including preparation and finalisation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.

• Act as a point of contact with external auditors and manage statutory audits.

Internal and External Collaboration

• Provide financial support to internal customers such as Real Estate business team, HR & Group Treasury and Corporate Finance.

• Coordinate with external auditors, ensuring audit reports and schedules are provided timely.

Quality Control and Process Improvement

• Contribute in initiatives for process development, mapping, system automation, and policy drafting and implementation.

• Ensure timely completion of audit-related tasks and accurate preparation of statutory financial statements.