Assistant Finance Manager | Al Futtaim Schools (UAS & DIS) | Dubai

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 A”rab 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 organisation 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.

Assistant Finance Manager | Al Futtaim Schools (UAS & DIS)| Dubai

The Role:

To assist in forecast and plan the annual school budget, month end closing entries and management of daily finance operations.

Responsibilities;

Budgeting and Monitoring

• Assist the FM in data collection for budgeting and planning
• Manage allocation of revenues and expenses in the ERP software

Financial Transactions

• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transaction
• Maintain accounting and audit schedules
• Assist the FM in financial and other statutory audits
• Maintain and reconcile staff accounts
• Maintenance of Asset register

Compliances

• Ensure all statutory accounting and tax returns are produced and submitted in accordance with legislation
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes

About the person;

• Degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a finance role in a school environment
• Flexible to work accorss both school locations. (Universal American School & Deira International School)

Job-specific skills

• Mathematical & Analytical skills
• Data privacy standards
• Communication skills
• Attention to details & problem solving
• Integrity & Honesty

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