AF26859 - Accountant - Accounts
Payable (x2) | Retail Divisional Unit | Cairo,
Egypt
Department:Retail Divisional Unit Egypt
Country:Egypt
Location:Cairo
I Egypt
Closing Date:08-Aug-2017
Al-Futtaim
Established in the 1930s as a trading
business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses
headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al-Futtaim employs in excess of 44,000
people, operates through more than 200 companies and represents more than 225
international brands across industries as diverse as retail and wholesale
trading, distribution, real estate development, leisure and hospitality,
insurance and financial services. The group has significantly expanded its
business operations in recent years through a strategic acquisition plan and
has entered a number of new territories, increasing its footprint beyond the
GCC and Greater Middle East to encompass Africa, South East and North Asia,
Australasia, East Africa and Europe.
Entrepreneurship and rigorous customer
focus has enabled Al-Futtaim to grow its business by responding to the changing
needs of the customers and societies in which it operates. Al-Futtaim is
committed to offering customers an unrivalled choice of the world’s best brands
with exceptional standards of customer service and after sales support.
Structured into four operational divisions;
automotive, financial services, real estate and retail, Al-Futtaim maintains a
decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and
versatility to maintain a competitive stance. This benefits employees,
providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with
authority and responsibility for their work.
The success of Al-Futtaim is
attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of
integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built
on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.
Retail
The foundation of Al-Futtaim’s retail
network was established in the early 1990s with the launch of the
internationally renowned and popular IKEA, Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us and
ACE franchises in the UAE.
Representing some of the world’s most
popular international brands, Al-Futtaim’s retail network extends throughout
the UAE, GCC and North Africa and has a significant presence in Singapore and Malaysia following the acquisition
of The Robinson Group in 2008.
In 2012, Al-Futtaim acquired a
shareholding in Royal Sporting House, which is active in distribution, direct
retail stores and shop-in-shops. The Singapore-based fashion, sports and
lifestyle retail giant has 600 stores and many additional points of sale are
spread around the world with over 399 in South East Asia, over 74 in the Middle East and over 126 in the South Pacific region.
837 stores in 18 countries
Occupies 5.6 million sq. ft. of retail
space
13,000 employees
Serves 30 million customers each year
About The Vacancy:
We are seeking to hire an Accountant
to ensure appropriate documentation and approval and payment in accordance with
the company policies, and procedures.
Your job responsibilities will be
including but not limited to the following:
Review all invoices for appropriate
documentation and approval prior to payment
Prioritize invoices according to
payment terms
Match invoices to checks, obtain all
signatures for checks / wire and distribute checks accordingly
Reconcile vendor statements, research
and correct discrepancies, and respond to all vendor inquiries
Assist in month end closing
Maintain files and documentation
thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted
accounting practices invoices
About You:
As an Accountant, you need to
demonstrate the following Qualities, Skills & Knowledge:
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, or
business administration.
Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1-3 years of relevant
experience
Job-Specific Skills:
Strong Excel and database skills.
Strong understanding of setting up and
organizing database and spread sheets.
Reasonable verbal and written
communication skills.
SAP financial application experience
preferred
Note: you will be required to attach
the following:1. Resume/CV
Al-Futtaim offers highly engaging and
supportive work environments in a culture that values, recognises and rewards
quality performance.