Sr. Accountant

Job Summary

To manage and control various financial and accounting systems and procedures of the company in accordance with the internationally accepted standard, and monitor its internal control to ensure financial stability and maintain complete transparency and accuracy in the system.

What you will do

Responsible for Customers

•  To provide financial support to internal customers: Regional Mall Management and Mall Owner, Retail business team, HR and FM, in relation to Business Review, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting through effective communication in order to meet the business needs

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for complete accounting cycle for assigned Retail companies. (Revenue, Expense, Closing & Reporting)
• Ensure the activation of leasing contracts after review and perform posting run for all leasing contracts in a timely manner
• Verification of LPO’s, coding and posting of approved expenses in respective GL Accounts, cost centres and ensure approval per DOA for Opex & Capex
• Ensure payments are released per agreed payment terms and all supporting documents are in compliance with Company Policies & Procedures and ensure approval per DOA
• Preparation and review of annual budget, quarterly forecast, 5 year Plan and KPIs thereof
• Liaise with consolidation team and provide the cash flow inputs for weekly and monthly forecasts
• Building of excel models and automations, presentation for all management reporting’s within the stipulated timelines.

Job Context

Senior Accountant – Business Decision Support – Retail shall ensure that the Accounting Policies of Al Futtaim Malls are upheld and that all reporting is in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Required skills to be successful:

Job-Specific Skills

•  Well-versed in IAS / IFRS.

Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to manage time appropriately, communicate effectively with team members and business

What equips you for the role

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge

• Graduate degree in commerce / accounting / finance with knowledge of Financial Management and Accounting Systems is necessary.
•  Advanced knowledge of ERP Financial Software is necessary; SAP and Yardi expertise will be preferred.

Minimum Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience working in diverse teams; retail leasing environment experience will be preferred.