Financial Control Manager - GBS Controlling

As the Financial Control Manager in Al Futtaim Retail Head Office and lead Central Retail Controlling tasks while complying with organization’s policies and procedures and ensuring necessary checks and balances to mitigate risks. Ensure compliance with Transfer pricing transactions, Balance Sheet / High Risk Accounts review considering multiple Inter-Company Transactions which are in conjunction with Finance Controls along with weekly / Monthly Reporting. Enhanced Month end closing reviews & timeline management, support on balance sheet reviews, closed business active clean up, Misstatement proactive reviews & addressing fixes. Lead, monitor & establish SLAs across Retail Brands including Cost Allocations, Loyalty Program Management, Revenue Recognition. Proper implementation and ongoing compliance with IFRS 16 accounting standards for lease accounting & PPE. Oversee critical areas such as Store Insurances, Gift Voucher / Promotion Management, Cost Allocations. Ensure compliance with corporate income tax regulations. Initiate, establish & support on AI initiatives within the team to optimize automation.