Financial Control Manager - Al-Futtaim Retail - Dubai, UAE

• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing transactions, balance sheet and high-risk account reviews involving multiple intercompany dealings, and deliver weekly/monthly reporting in line with organizational standards
• Oversee timely settlement and acceptance of intercompany transactions in accordance with group policies
• Identify accounting and financial issues, propose solutions, and standardize processes across functions such as FSSC, O2C, Group Tax, Group Finance, and P&C
• Lead and monitor SLAs across retail brands covering cost allocations, loyalty program management, revenue recognition, accruals, and breakage management
• Facilitate and reduce delays in store turnover audits and certification for MENA and SEA retail outlets with external auditors
• Manage insurance coverage for the retail group, including premium negotiations and claims recovery
• Implement and maintain IFRS 16 compliance for lease accounting and PPE management
• Manage the company's lease portfolio, ensuring accurate accounting, timely reporting, and analysis
• Track and monitor promotions and gift voucher issuances across retail operations
• Ensure compliance with UAE corporate tax laws, manage filings, and support tax planning to optimize liabilities
• Prepare and present monthly and ad-hoc financial reports to cross-functional stakeholders
• Oversee petty cash management for the retail divisional office and ensure accurate reporting
• Collaborate with auditors to ensure accurate, compliant financial reporting

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of financial controlling or audit experience, preferably in retail
• Strong knowledge of IFRS (especially IFRS 16), transfer pricing, and UAE tax compliance
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to collaborate across departments

• Be part of a leading retail group with a global brand portfolio
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Exposure to complex, multi-market retail operations

• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing transactions, balance sheet and high-risk account reviews involving multiple intercompany dealings, and deliver weekly/monthly reporting in line with organizational standards
• Oversee timely settlement and acceptance of intercompany transactions in accordance with group policies
• Identify accounting and financial issues, propose solutions, and standardize processes across functions such as FSSC, O2C, Group Tax, Group Finance, and P&C
• Lead and monitor SLAs across retail brands covering cost allocations, loyalty program management, revenue recognition, accruals, and breakage management
• Facilitate and reduce delays in store turnover audits and certification for MENA and SEA retail outlets with external auditors
• Manage insurance coverage for the retail group, including premium negotiations and claims recovery
• Implement and maintain IFRS 16 compliance for lease accounting and PPE management
• Manage the company's lease portfolio, ensuring accurate accounting, timely reporting, and analysis
• Track and monitor promotions and gift voucher issuances across retail operations
• Ensure compliance with UAE corporate tax laws, manage filings, and support tax planning to optimize liabilities
• Prepare and present monthly and ad-hoc financial reports to cross-functional stakeholders
• Oversee petty cash management for the retail divisional office and ensure accurate reporting
• Collaborate with auditors to ensure accurate, compliant financial reporting

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of financial controlling or audit experience, preferably in retail
• Strong knowledge of IFRS (especially IFRS 16), transfer pricing, and UAE tax compliance
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to collaborate across departments

• Be part of a leading retail group with a global brand portfolio
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Exposure to complex, multi-market retail operations

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