Assistant Manager - Accounts

Job Requisition ID: 180437

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. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role

We are looking for a finance professional to support dealership operations across Sales and Aftersales. The role will partner closely with branch management to provide decision support for budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting and KPI achievement, while ensuring strong compliance with company policies and procedures. Key areas of focus include cash control, sales accounting, credit approvals, stock controls, audit follow-up and continuous improvement of day-to-day internal controls.

What you will do

• Support monthly and quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting and SAP uploads for Sales and Aftersales operations.
• Oversee sales accounting, documentation, cash control, refunds, petty cash, daily collections and intercompany reconciliations to ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Review and strengthen stock, debtor, insurance and WIP controls, including physical inventory reconciliation, annual stock counts and timely closure of job cards in line with IFRS requirements.
• Ensure branch adherence to finance SOPs, support internal audit reviews and drive timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Lead, supervise and develop the branch finance team, while supporting ad hoc reports, business projects and senior management requirements.

Required skills to be successful

• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, P\&L, forecasting and MIS reporting capability.
• Good understanding of VAT regulations, tax laws, IFRS and internal control requirements.
• 5- 10 years of experience in finance. Chartered Accountant or similar professional finance qualification.
• Analytical, detail-oriented and able to plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.

About the team

You will be part of the finance team supporting dealership operations, working closely with branch management, Sales, Aftersales, Central Finance and other business stakeholders. The role reports to the Financial Controller and plays an important part in enabling sound commercial decisions, strong governance and operational efficiency across the branch network.

What equips you for the role

• Experience working with ERP systems and strong proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset, persuasive communication style and strong team-player approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver accurate outputs within tight timelines.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and team collaboration skills.
• Process-oriented mindset with the ability to identify control gaps and recommend improvements. About Al-Futtaim Automotive

A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.

We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.

We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial \& construction equipment.

What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.