Accountant - OC Finance Shared Service Centre Corporate Services

Job Description

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.

We are currently seeking an experienced finance professional to join our Finance Shared Service Center in the capacity of Accountant – O2C

Overview of the role

To support the various AF businesses with Order 2 Cash activities specifically related to posting and allocating customer receipts, raising of credit notes, general maintenance of the sales ledger, plus related reporting. Actively drives and supports best-in-class processes, systems, and governance for FSSC-O2C processes, consistently delivering the services in line with SLA’s and best practices.

What you will do

• Establish stronger governance and controls pertaining to activities involved in Order to Cash process. Responsibility includes compliance with company policies, and procedures with major emphasis on receipting & allocation of payments and related customer account activities.
• Receipting & Accounting of Payments Received from Customers
• Sales Order Coordination, Credit Note & Debit Note Management
• Accounts Receivable Management
• Liaison with business / FSSC internal departments/Corporate teams to ensure service delivery is done in time and as per agreed SLA
• Contribute towards process improvement, automation initiatives & process standardization to ensure continuous improvement in FSSC-O2C-related activities.

Required skills to be successful

• Knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with an attention to details.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

What equips you for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting

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