Job Description

SMT Financial Control Executive - Al Futtaim - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
This SMT Financial Control Executive role at Al Futtaim in Dubai supports the Retail division by managing Accounts Payable accuracy, validating invoices, reviewing General Ledger accounts, and ensuring full compliance with tax regulations. The position plays a key role in controlling financial processes, reconciling vendor accounts, supporting audits, and enhancing AP efficiency through process improvements and automation.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Accounting-Finance
Salary: 12000-16000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate petty cash vouchers to ensure compliance with company policies and proper documentation
• Verify legitimacy of petty cash claims before approving payment
• Validate vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with UAE tax regulations
• Ensure invoices follow the company's approval hierarchy and are authorized appropriately
• Review, validate, and reconcile intercompany invoices and supporting documentation
• Coordinate with internal teams to close discrepancies and clear outstanding intercompany items
• Conduct monthly reviews of General Ledger accounts related to Accounts Payable
• Investigate discrepancies, provide explanations, and work with accounting teams on corrections
• Perform vendor account reconciliations, verifying accuracy and completeness of transactions
• Identify and resolve vendor discrepancies through coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Support year-end audit activities by providing required documentation and explanations
• Contribute to process improvements, automation, and enhanced AP workflow efficiency

Ideal Profile

• Detailed-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple AP tasks under tight deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate across teams
• Adept at identifying process gaps and recommending improvements
• Strong tax compliance awareness and documentation accuracy

Skills Set

• Tax compliance and invoice validation
• Petty cash management
• Vendor reconciliation and intercompany accounting
• SAP or similar ERP proficiency
• General Ledger review and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel and data analysis
• Audit preparation and documentation control
• Process improvement and workflow enhancement
• Communication and stakeholder coordination

What Qualifies You for the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience as a Controlling Analyst or similar finance role
• Strong understanding of UAE tax regulations and invoice processing
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP
• Proficiency in Excel and financial documentation
• Experience in intercompany transactions and vendor reconciliation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment and meet deadlines

Why Join Us

• Contribute directly to the financial governance of one of the UAE's largest retail businesses
• Opportunity to enhance AP systems and drive process automation
• Collaborative and growth-oriented environment
• Exposure to multi-brand, high-volume financial operations within Al Futtaim

About the Company
Al Futtaim Group is a diversified regional enterprise with strong operations across retail, automotive, finance, real estate, and healthcare. With a presence in over 20 countries and partnerships with more than 200 global brands, the Group continues to foster innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric growth.
Job Title SMT Financial Control Executive - Al Futtaim - Dubai, UAE
SMT Financial Control Executive - Al Futtaim - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
This SMT Financial Control Executive role at Al Futtaim in Dubai supports the Retail division by managing Accounts Payable accuracy, validating invoices, reviewing General Ledger accounts, and ensuring full compliance with tax regulations. The position plays a key role in controlling financial processes, reconciling vendor accounts, supporting audits, and enhancing AP efficiency through process improvements and automation.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Accounting-Finance
Salary: 12000-16000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate petty cash vouchers to ensure compliance with company policies and proper documentation
• Verify legitimacy of petty cash claims before approving payment
• Validate vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with UAE tax regulations
• Ensure invoices follow the company's approval hierarchy and are authorized appropriately
• Review, validate, and reconcile intercompany invoices and supporting documentation
• Coordinate with internal teams to close discrepancies and clear outstanding intercompany items
• Conduct monthly reviews of General Ledger accounts related to Accounts Payable
• Investigate discrepancies, provide explanations, and work with accounting teams on corrections
• Perform vendor account reconciliations, verifying accuracy and completeness of transactions
• Identify and resolve vendor discrepancies through coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Support year-end audit activities by providing required documentation and explanations
• Contribute to process improvements, automation, and enhanced AP workflow efficiency

Ideal Profile

• Detailed-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple AP tasks under tight deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate across teams
• Adept at identifying process gaps and recommending improvements
• Strong tax compliance awareness and documentation accuracy

Skills Set

• Tax compliance and invoice validation
• Petty cash management
• Vendor reconciliation and intercompany accounting
• SAP or similar ERP proficiency
• General Ledger review and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel and data analysis
• Audit preparation and documentation control
• Process improvement and workflow enhancement
• Communication and stakeholder coordination

What Qualifies You for the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience as a Controlling Analyst or similar finance role
• Strong understanding of UAE tax regulations and invoice processing
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP
• Proficiency in Excel and financial documentation
• Experience in intercompany transactions and vendor reconciliation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment and meet deadlines

Why Join Us

• Contribute directly to the financial governance of one of the UAE's largest retail businesses
• Opportunity to enhance AP systems and drive process automation
• Collaborative and growth-oriented environment
• Exposure to multi-brand, high-volume financial operations within Al Futtaim

About the Company
Al Futtaim Group is a diversified regional enterprise with strong operations across retail, automotive, finance, real estate, and healthcare. With a presence in over 20 countries and partnerships with more than 200 global brands, the Group continues to foster innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric growth.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 12000.00
Salary to 16000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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Skills Required