Recruitment in Al Futtaim Group Accountant – Credit Control (Dubai, AE)
Job Requisition ID: 154014
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:
To provide financial, clerical and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate allocation of payments and maintenance of customer accounts on SAP across the retail, residential and commercial portfolios at DFC.
What you will do:
Responsible for:
- Accurate and timely recording of all cheques received into the PDC module
- Daily processing of customer payments on Yardi and depositing cheques in a timely manner into the bank.
- Verification of payments made through bank transfers.
- Ensure cash receipts are accurately applied to customer accounts in a timely manner
- Reconciliation of the bank statement on a daily basis against all deposited cheques
- Monthly reconciliation of all balances pertaining to the Receivables Ledger function
- Timely notification and follow-up to recover bounced cheques
- Customer account maintenance and clearing
- Ad.hoc support to the CCD as required
Job Context:
Define organizational policy and other factors that have a critical impact on the job.
- Credit Control Policy
- Lease Agreements
Required skills to be successful:
Job-specific skills:
- Ability to manage time and work under pressure
- A strong customer focus
- High attention to detail is a must
Behavioural Competencies:
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
- Strong organization and time management skills to ensure scheduled deadlines are met.
What equips you for the role:
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
- Knowledge of accounts receivable
- Knowledge of office administration and procedures
- Knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures
- Proficient in relevant computer applications, YARDI & Excel proficiency is a must.
- 2-3 years accounts receivable and general accounting experience
Minimum Experience:
- 3-4 years’ experience in handling administrative aspects of a finance related role
About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate
The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years.
Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us.
AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.
