Senior Accountant | Al-Futtaim Automotive | Toyota & Lexus

Job Requisition ID: 170000 

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 Senior Accountant to act as a controller in our dealership and support the business to run as per policies and guidelines issued by the management. This role will report to the Finance Business Partner (FBP) and will be responsible for both Toyota and Lexus Units and Aftersales

What you will do
•    Perform regular branch-level financial reviews and variance analysis with FBP/Branch Management to ensure branch performance aligns with budgets/forecasts
•    Support FBP/Branch Management in reviewing KPI trends, preparing reports/analysis for monthly branch reviews
•    Monitor and control branch indirect costs and ensure all branch POs are created and GRs completed within the relevant months
•    Oversee sales accounting and cash control, ensuring all documentation is complete as per company procedures
•    Ensure compliance with company procedures for the release of sales letters, gate passes, and validation of sales document packs 
•    Monitor clearance of open POs and follow up with the team concerned 
•    Ensure adequate insurance coverage for dealership stock, cash, assets, and other components
•    Participate in and support the smooth conduct of annual stock counts
•    Ensure timely submission of finance deal packs and credit invoices to customers and follow up for early collection of outstanding invoices
•    Facilitate group internal audit review of branch operations and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations 
•    Provide appropriate training to the branch finance team and support managers, sales team, and sales admin on business processe

Required skills to be successful
•    Proven experience in a similar role within the automotive industry
•    Strong understanding of financial processes and procedures
•    Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
•    Excellent problem-solving and analytical skill

About the team
You will be part of a dynamic finance team that supports various branches (Sales & Aftersales) within the dealership. The team collaborates closely with branch management, sales teams, and other departments to ensure smooth financial operations and compliance with company policies

What equips you for the role
•    Commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.
•    Strong financial analysis and variance analysis skills
•    Experience in monitoring and controlling indirect costs
•    Proficiency in sales accounting and cash control
•    Knowledge of CAPEX and Opex monitoring
•    Ability to ensure compliance with company procedures and policies
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•    Strong leadership and training capabilities

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.