UAE National | Branch Accountant | Automotive | FAMCO

About Al-Futtaim

Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.

Overview Of The Role:

• The Branch Accountant supports day-to-day dealership finance operations, ensuring accurate accounting and compliance with financial policies. The role involves close collaboration with finance and branch teams to ensure transactions are reviewed, documented, and reconciled. Major responsibilities include supporting vehicle deal documentation, pricing, discount checks, and overseeing cash and banking activities. This position requires a focus on the accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions and adherence to month-end timelines. The role demands proactive management of daily finance operations within a high-volume automotive environment.

What You Will Do:

• Review and support the posting of daily branch transactions, including invoices, receipts, customer collections, and vendor payments.
• Support vehicle deals by checking financial aspects, pricing, and discount requests, ensuring accuracy and proper approvals.
• Monitor cash collections, bank deposits, and petty cash, ensuring balances are accurate and reconciled.
• Prepare and follow up on reconciliations for customer accounts, vendor balances, and petty cash.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accrual inputs, provisions, and journal support.
• Track branch operating expenses, purchase orders, and supplier invoices to identify issues like overspending or miscoding.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, delegation of authority (DOA), internal controls, and audit requirements.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Proficiency in reconciliation and numerical accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Good Excel skills and the ability to manage trackers.
• Ability to manage daily priorities and meet month-end deadlines.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• 2-4 years of experience in accounting, branch finance, or high-volume transactional finance.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP, and dealership finance operations.

About Al-FuttaimAutomotive

Al-Futtaim Automotive is one of the region's leading mobility businesses, operating across eight countries in the Middle East, Asia and North Africa.

With a portfolio of more than 25 world-leading brands, we deliver one of the region's most comprehensive mobility ecosystems.

Our capabilities span passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and industrial equipment, backed by integrated logistics, leasing, aftersales and financial services that deliver a seamless customer experience across every stage of the mobility journey.

Our vision is to become a world-class mobility player, creating better experiences for our customers through innovation, digital transformation and a relentless focus on customer experience. We work alongside some of the world's most trusted automotive brands to shape the future of mobility, delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of individuals, businesses and communities.

Behind everything we do is a team of more than 9,000 colleagues united by ambition, collaboration and a shared commitment to progress. Together, we're shaping the future of mobility, embracing new technologies and creating better experiences for our customers. At Al-Futtaim Automotive, you'll be empowered to turn ambition into action and help move our customers, our business and your career forward.

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