istant Finance Manager

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** To provide financial management decision support and control across Doha Festival City, managing and controlling 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. This includes day-to-day accounting activities, month-end accounting, and fully engaging with the business to prepare plans, budgets, forecasts, and monthly variance analysis across the selected assets. • *What you will do** - Manage the team to deliver on-time monthly accounting close for general ledger, fixed asset, tax, revenue and expense and ensure balance sheet integrity - Ensure the accounts payable function is performed effectively in compliance with DOA and all relevant checks are made before releasing suppliers’ payments. - Preparation of budgets in conjunction with all departments to ensure the reliability of the key assumptions. Control and monitoring of operating budget, investigating variances where necessary. - Develop reports and financial analysis as required for external and internal purposes. - Contribute to finance business excellence projects, particularly in relation to reporting automation and process improvements. - Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision-making. - Oversee and ensure the accuracy of bank reconciliations and reconcile the outstanding items. Recommend and maintain a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over finance department activities. • *Required Skills to be Successful** Communication