Assistant Financial Analyst | Al Futtaim Auto Centres

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We are looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Financial Analyst to join the Corporate office of Al Futtaim Auto Centres located in Dubai.

The main purpose of the role is assist and support the main Finance function in terms of reporting and ensuring all company procedures and policies are in place and adhered to.

The main responsibilities of the role are as follows:

Financial Planningand Analysis

• Prepare monthly management reports for Board pack.
• Support the BUFM in the preparation of manpower planning for all divisions.
• Complete analysis of financial results versus budget / plans and variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain capital budget.
• Provide analytical support to the BUFM in evaluating Divisional pricing strategies.

Financial Management

• Support and review the procurement process / analysis and control.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented and followed.
• Co-ordinate and support Automotive Finance Shared Service (AFSS) team in GL review and accounting related issues.

Budget Management / Analysis

• Monitor expenditures and income, related to budgets, to assure availability of funds.
• Propose and carry out any remedial action necessary to rectify abnormal variances on budget line items.
• Cost Optimisation - Maintain the expenses within budget / cut-off with strict monitoring.

Other Financial Tasks

• Review all the company processess in all UAE locations and recommend and document robust process.
• Ensure the process on systematic billing and accounting is followed in all overseas locations.
• Advise and support BUFM / AFSS and business units in system and process development for new initiatives and existing process improvements
• Strict adherence of corporate policies which have financial impact (CAPEX, Travel, Loans & Advance etc.)

Job Context

• To support and liaise extensively with the Finance Shared Services function
• To assess financial risks and ensure these are eliminated in the best possible way.
• Prepare and develop meaningful management information, reports and analysis, and keep the BUFM and top management posted on important findings.
• Assist the BUFM Projects Manager on any special projects / expansion projects.

Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Minimum Experience:

A minimum of 2years experience in finance preferably within an automotive sector.

Job-Specific Skills & Behavioural Competencies :

• Report writing
• Documenting process.
• Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and the ability to work under pressure.
• Budgeting
• Cost Control / Optimisation
• A high level of computer literacy in the more common applications
• An analytical mind able to quickly assess large amounts of information and data.
• Trouble shooting / Problem solving
• Ability to build and sustain relationships in a multicultural environment

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Bachelor of Commerce or Diploma in Accounting Financial Management.
• Any additional Accounting qualification is a plus.

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