Process & Compliance Manager | Al-Futtaim Automotive | Finance

Job description / Role

Job Requisition ID: [[163384]]

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 Arab 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 organization 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

Overview of the role:

As a member of Automotive Finance team, the incumbent needs to support the Management in:
- Driving IT strategic roadmap from the finance perspective for the UAE and Overseas Automotive operations.
- Implement best Business Processes in an ERP environment by designing appropriate solutions supporting the customers' business processes as part of the overall ERP program.
- Provide support and project manage the end-to-end life cycle management whilst partnering with IT teams.

What you will do:

SAP Org Structure
- Assisting business in Preparation of complete SAP Org Structure for IS Auto Migration
- Providing training of SAP Org elements and standard AFG org structure details to business super users

Chart of Accounts
- Assisting business in Preparation & finalization of SAP Chart of Accounts for ERP implementation projects
- Providing training & explanation to Business to understand AFG General ledger accounts and Financial Statement items
- Mapping of existing GLs & FS items to AFG Standard GLs and FS items
- Ensuring Standardization of Entity Chart of Accounts with AFG Chart of Accounts

Project Steering
- Part of Project Steering Committee
- Track project status & ensure timely completion of Project phases
- Supporting in critical decision making

Existing Process Advisory & New Process Review
- Advice functionality of existing systems, business policies & SOP to other entities migrating to IS Auto system
- Review new processes developed as part of the implementation to ensure correct reflection of the same in financial statements
- Ensure standard AFG systems & processes across all entities globally
- Roll out of best business practices to entities coming on SAP IS Auto platform & non-SAP based companies (system upgrades)

Data Migration
- Share past migration experiences with business and assist business in finalization of migration strategy
- Support in mock data migration activities
- Highlight risk areas and fixes required to ensure smooth final data migration
- Support in final data migration activities
- Support in post migration
- Provide trainings & support to business superusers throughout the project Journey

Critical IT Enhancements & Roll outs:
- New Business Models
- Automotive Change Management
- System Advisory
- Finance Digitalization

As a member of Automotive Finance team, the incumbent needs to support the Management in:
- Driving IT strategic roadmap from the finance perspective for the UAE and Overseas Automotive operations.
- Implement best Business Processes in an ERP environment by designing appropriate solutions supporting the customers' business processes as part of the overall ERP program.
- Provide support and project manage the end-to-end life cycle management whilst partnering with IT teams.

Required Skills to be successful:
- SAP or ERP Savvy system
- Professional Accounting qualification
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in support ERP / SAP processes or retail support experience
- Good communications skills

About the Team:
- You will be reporting to Financial Controller P&C

What equips you for the role:
- Professional accounting Qualification - CA/ACCA or equivalent
- A degree in Information Systems/Project Management related discipline would be preferred
- Minimum of 8-10 years' experience with at least 2 years of support of SAP /other ERP processes or retail support experience.
- Experience of working in the Automotive / retail industries will be preferred.

About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world's most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.

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 Groups 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 Groups 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.