Manager - Financial Controlling

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. As a Manager in Financial Controlling, you will support in driving the division's accounting policy requirements and collaborating with Group Finance for policy development. You will provide advisory services on accounting standards compliance and lead the implementation of internal controls. Your role involves rolling out collection infrastructure and maintaining quality financials through meticulous process reviews. Additionally, you will oversee the adoption of AI and automation tools to enhance efficiency and precision in financial operations. What You Will Do: - Support Group and Divisional Policy and Advisory Head in developing Financial Internal Controls, assessment, and standardization framework. - Draft Divisional Accounting Policies and assist in implementing new accounting policies through technical analysis. - Prepare and present accounting training sessions to Finance & Operations teams on IAS, IFRS, and Accounting Policies. - Provide support and guidance on complex accounting judgments. - Liaise with Shared Service Centres and BU Finance Team for timely Financial Period Close processes. - Drive Balance Sheet Substantiation implementation and conduct periodic reviews. - Support FM/Sr. FM in preparation of Standalone/Consolidated Financial Statements. - Liaise with auditors on certification requirements (Revenue Certificates, ICV Certificate ESR). - Drive adoption of AI and automation tools in Divisional Controlling. Required Skills To Be Successful: - Professional accounting qualification CA/ACCA/others. - At least 5 years of relevant experience within a large organization at a supervisory level. - Strong analytical and process-oriented skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities. - Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and exposure to SAP BW/BPC/SAC.