Finance Manager – MIS, Governance & Compliance – Group Finance

Finance Manager – MIS, Governance & Compliance – Group Finance

Group Finance has overall finance responsibility for the Al-Futtaim Group, including the trading, financial services and services, as well as real estate divisions, across MENA and Asia Pacific regions. Responsibilities include:

1. SAP R/3
   Analyse identified issues relating to SAP R/3 impacting Group Finance to recommend Functional / Technical enhancements to the SAP R/3 system.
2. Liaise with EIT for the Implementation of enhancements identified by Group Finance in SAP R/3 system to improve the financial processes and ensure optimum usage of SAP R/3 system.
3. Review and carry out appropriate action in coordination with the EIT team to ensure that the current system is maintained in a stable manner to ensure that the users complete the SAP BPC tasks/activities on time.
4. Assist the General Manager in Identifying and driving system enhancement initiatives to improve SAP BPC processes and optimum utilisation of the SAP BPC system.
5. Recommend and implement improvement initiatives with the Local Users and Corporate Users to enhance the data quality submitted which will in-turn contribute to improvement in the quality of the SAP BPC system outputs / reports.
6. Continuous evaluation of training needs and recommending training plans / initiatives for the Local and Corporate Users to ensure Users are abreast with the latest SAP BPC processes and functionalities.
7. Track SAP BPC system updates and recommend upgrade initiatives in coordination with the EIT Team from time to time to ensure the system is kept updated at all times and to utilise the latest functionalities introduced by SAP.
8. Track and facilitate the delivery of the various milestones from Group Finance's side for the Integrated Planning project to ensure delivery of project on time.

1. IT Evaluation exercise
   Assist the General Manager in evaluating proposals from various vendors / Consultancy firms for SAP BPC future implementations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant with prior ERP implementation experience and sound working knowledge of SAP ERP and Consolidation system.
• Overall 8 years + in Finance with 3 to 4 years in similar role.
• Sound knowledge of various Financial Processes, Policies & Procedures, Planning and Analytical Skills, Effective Communication, Strong people and time management skills, Project Management skills.
• MS Office, ERP & Consolidation, Internal Audit.
• Interpersonal Skills, Business Acumen, Problem Solving, Confident, Leadership Skills and Strategic Thinking.

About The Company:
Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Group’s continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Group’s belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.