Branch Accountant | Al-Futtaim Automotive | FAMCO

Job Requisition ID: 177225

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
The Branch Accountant plays a key role in supporting the branch’s financial operations by ensuring accurate invoicing, effective receivables follow-up, strong cash controls, and timely financial reporting. This role helps maintain compliance with company policies and supports smooth day-to-day coordination across sales, operations, and finance.

What you will do
•    Manage invoicing for units and validate sales order conditions, including discount checks, subsidy approvals, and gate pass issuance.
•    Perform regular follow-up on accounts receivable, review recovery accounts, and support the calculation of provisions.
•    Create SMC contracts with billing plans and provide timely information for general ledger updates.
•    Maintain petty cash records, process petty cash claims, and follow up on outstanding IOUs.
•    Monitor general ledger activity and support month-end reporting, balance sheet substantiation, and financial pack preparation.
•    Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial controls, and audit requirements, escalating issues where needed.

Required skills to be successful
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
•    Strong understanding of invoicing, accounts receivable, petty cash, and general ledger processes.
•    Knowledge of financial controls, compliance requirements, and audit support processes.
•    Effective communication and coordination skills to work across branch operations and finance teams.

About the team
You will be part of a collaborative finance and branch operations environment, working closely with internal stakeholders to support financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance. The team plays an important role in enabling smooth business operations while upholding strong governance standards.

What equips you for the role
The ideal candidate will bring relevant accounting experience in a branch, retail, automotive, or service-oriented environment, along with confidence in handling financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting tasks. A proactive approach, sound judgment, and a commitment to accuracy and compliance will help you succeed in this role.

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.