Description

Job Overview

Richemont Dubai is seeking a Finance Operations Controller to join its Finance Department. This role supports the Richemont Brands in managing internal financial operations efficiently within a rapidly growing environment, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across retail boutiques.

Key Responsibilities

The Finance Operations Controller will act as a trusted business partner for the Richemont Brands. Responsibilities include:

• Serving as the primary contact for all compliance and control matters related to daily operations in boutiques and brand activities.
• Evaluating boutiques’ process adherence and collaborating with brands to implement regular training programs that enhance retail operational standards.
• Providing ongoing local support by sharing system and process knowledge on retail workflows with brands and boutiques.
• Supporting new boutique openings by supplying necessary documentation, policies, and tools prior to launch.
• Handling boutique closures and significant event support on behalf of Richemont.
• Managing submission of annual boutique sales reports to mall management, when applicable.

Additionally, the role involves robust finance operations and internal control duties such as:

• Performing internal control reviews and compliance audits of boutiques within scope.
• Contributing to the refinement and consistency of regional boutique audit methodologies and ensuring proper execution across the UAE and neighboring countries.
• Coordinating and following up on audit action plans and executing surprise audits as needed.
• Maintaining retail compliance and control by monitoring business flows, adherence to commercial policies, and inventory management.
• Conducting yearly stock takes, bi-annual consignment and gift tracker confirmations, and monitoring brand cycle counts.
• Testing internal control systems and promoting controls awareness among finance and retail teams.
• Overseeing relationships with local credit card acquirers to ensure contract compliance and proper governance.

In support of business analysis and reporting, the controller will:

• Prepare sales analyses for boutiques and brands.
• Develop retail key performance indicators.
• Generate ad-hoc reports based on brand requirements, including client mix and VAT refund documentation.

The role also involves managing finance-centric projects, coordinating with finance department heads on initiatives that improve business operations and efficiency, such as new boutique launches, e-commerce integrations, audit coordination, and process improvements.

Required Skills and Experience

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance operations within retail or luxury brand environments, with excellent organizational and analytical skills. Proven experience in internal controls, audit processes, and cross-functional project management is essential. The ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and maintain strong business partnerships is crucial.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their updated resume.