PLEX - Accountant (Mall) | AFGRE

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

Al Futtaim Malls are pleased to announce the launch of PLEX Management Services, which will offer a wide range of Asset Management, Development, Leasing, HR, Finance and Brand Experience expertise to shopping malls and retail organizations in the MENA region. 

This new business venture aims to:

• Leverage our expertise & organization to grow our Malls business
• Expand our market share with new markets and retailers
• Develop and sell additional products, concepts and services
• Create new opportunities for growth of talent within the organization

Plex promises to offer expertise in design of integrated retail destinations, building and executing organizations that are preferred business partners, generating sustainable growth and long-term value creation thorough understanding of retail dynamics, shopping mall management and global best practice capabilities.

Job Title:      Accountant

Reports to:   Finance Manager

Department: Finance

Location:      Dubai, UAE

JOB PURPOSE

To manage and control 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide financial support to internal and external customers: Mall management, Leasing, Marketing, HR, Regional Finance, FM and Owners representative in relation to Business Review, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting through effective communication in order to meet the business needs
• Responsible for complete accounting cycle for third party mall. (Revenue, Expense, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank and GL Reconciliation, Closing & Reporting)
• Ensure the activation of leasing contracts after review and perform posting run for all leasing contracts in a timely manner
• Verification of LPO’s, coding and posting of approved expenses in respective GL Accounts, cost centres and ensure approval per DOA for Opex & Capex
• Ensure payments are released per agreed payment terms and all supporting documents are in compliance with Company Policies & Procedures and ensure approval per DOA
• Preparation and review of annual budget,  quarterly forecast and strategic Plan and KPIs thereof
• Liaise with auditors to provide necessary assistance and information as required by external and internal auditors
• Accurate cash flow forecasting and cash flow management

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Graduate degree in commerce / accounting / finance with knowledge of Financial Management and Accounting Systems is necessary.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP Financial Software is necessary; SAP and Yardi expertise will be preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience working in diverse teams; retail leasing environment experience will be preferred.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Well-versed in IAS / IFRS.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to manage time appropriately, communicate effectively with team members and business

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