<p><b>Job Requisition ID: </b>154656 </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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</p>
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<p><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><b><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Overview of the role</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>The Associate works with the team to perform activities pertaining to the Control and Compliance process. This includes the adherence to policies and guidelines set up for internal controls, system maintenance and external audit.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>The job holder is required to coordinate and liaise with internal and external parties to facilitate transaction related clarifications. Additionally, the individual is required to initiate and participate in continuous process improvement initiatives within the function.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><b><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>What you will do</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><b><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Risk / Process / SOPs:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Develop and communicate risk policies</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Develop and maintain internal controls</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Develop close policies, procedures, standards and templates</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Perform issues tracking and resolution</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>File and archive documents</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><b><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Internal Audit:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Support the tracking all Internal Audit reports; status, recommendation implementation timelines in conjunction with the Finance compliance Team</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><b><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Training & Compliance:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Support effective training and management on the accounting procedures</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Support the tracking of the Document retention compliance in all geographies</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Support spot cash counts from a compliance element</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><b><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Inventory counts:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Ensuring the periodic stock count for all stores are conducted within the stipulated period ensuring that the shrinkage has been properly computed and reported. Assist stores with the development and implementation of stock loss action plans</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><b><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Automation:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Support the streamlining of finance process through automation where possible</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><b><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Other Key Responsibilities:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>To liaise with relevant managers and stakeholders to ensure full collaboration and understanding on critical topics. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Contribute to the improvement of the solutions and business processes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, management skills and domain expertise by using continuous learning & development tools. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Contribution to business excellence initiatives </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Peer appreciation and feedback </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Continual development of team and product application skills </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Maintain an excellent rapport with the business.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><b><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Required Skills to be successful</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Up to 2 years of experience in Control / Audit / Compliance related functions</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-national organization</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>Detail-oriented and reliable</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><b><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”>What equips you for the role</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”><span style=”color:black”>College or University degree in Finance</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”><span style=”color:black”>Audit background is preferred</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”><span style=”color:black”>Microsoft Office, particularly Excel</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”><span style=”color:black”>Analysis and troubleshooting</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”><span style=”color:black”>Understanding of internal controls</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span><span style=”font-family:Calibri, sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:10.5pt”><span><span style=”font-family:'Arial', sans-serif”><span style=”color:black”>Understanding of System governance (especially in SAP)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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Additional Internal Information:</p>
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• Reports to: <span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif”>Operational P&C Lead</span></span><br>
• Band: F</p>
<p><u><b>Note:-</b></u></p>
<p>You must have been an Al-Futtaim employee for at least 18 months in order to be considered.<br>
You must inform your HRBP in confidence of your application.<br>
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