Senior Accountant
Job Summary
Al-Futtaim Group is recruiting a highly meticulous and analytical Senior Accountant-GBS Controlling within Corporate Services. Operating in Dubai, UAE, this pivotal financial controlling role oversees accounting operations across regional markets including the UAE, Qatar, and Oman. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex ERP accounting entries (SAP/Navision), performing multi-entity revenue reconciliations, ensuring GCC tax compliance (VAT & Corporate Tax), and executing general ledger substantiations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead general ledger substantiation, month-end close procedures, and financial controlling functions across business units in the UAE, Qatar, and Oman.
- Perform complex financial journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany settlements within SAP and Microsoft Dynamics Navision ERP environments.
- Ensure full compliance with regional GCC tax laws, including VAT filings, withholding tax regulations, and UAE Corporate Tax compliance standards.
- Execute detailed revenue reconciliations, variance analyses, and cash flow tracking to support corporate audit processes and executive management reporting.
- Collaborate with internal and external audit teams to ensure adherence to IFRS standards, corporate governance frameworks, and internal financial controls.
Job Overview
| Employer | Al-Futtaim Group (Corporate Services) |
|---|---|
| Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Regional scope: UAE, Qatar, Oman) |
| Monthly Remuneration | AED 14,000 – AED 19,000 per month (Tax-Free Package) |
| Education Requirement | Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration |
| Professional Certification | CPA, ACCA, CA, or CMA qualification strongly preferred |
| Experience Level | Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting and financial controlling experience, ideally within a Global Business Services (GBS) or shared services framework |
| Software Proficiency | Advanced SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Hyperion/BPC, and Microsoft Excel |
| Benefits Package | Private Health Insurance, Flight Allowance, Annual Paid Leave, Visa Support, Employee Discounts, Gratuity |
Career Preparation Guide & Candidate Advice
How to Optimize Your CV for Senior Financial Controlling Roles
- Highlight Shared Services & Multi-Country Scope: Clearly outline your experience in GBS (Global Business Services), shared services centers, or regional multi-entity financial controlling (e.g., UAE, Qatar, Oman).
- Emphasize Core ERP & Analytics Tools: Feature your technical expertise in SAP, Navision, and advanced Excel modeling (pivot tables, complex macros, power queries) in your skills summary.
- Demonstrate Regional Tax & Compliance Expertise: Detail your hands-on experience with GCC VAT regulations, IFRS compliance, and UAE Corporate Tax frameworks.
- Structure for ATS Optimization: Format your resume using standard headings (Professional Qualifications, Technical Competencies, Work Experience, Education) to ensure accurate parsing by automated recruitment portals.
Common Financial Controlling Interview Questions & Recommended Answers
- Question: How do you handle complex multi-entity revenue reconciliations across different regional tax regimes?
Tip: Explain your systematic approach to identifying timing differences, reconciling intercompany accounts systematically using automated ERP controls, and ensuring localized VAT/tax compliance for each country. - Question: What strategies do you use to ensure accurate and timely month-end close in a high-volume shared services environment?
Tip: Focus on standardized close schedules, continuous balance sheet substantiation throughout the month rather than waiting until month-end, and leveraging SAP automated workflows to reduce manual journal entries.
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