UAE National | Part time Accountant Trainee | Airport Rd | 4pm to 8pm – Al-Futtaim Group

Al-Futtaim is hiring a Part-Time Accountant Trainee for UAE Nationals, based on Airport Road in Dubai with working hours from 4pm to 8pm. Al-Futtaim is one of the region’s largest diversified family businesses, with operations spanning automotive, retail, electronics, real estate and more. The listing describes the role as supporting a multi-brand facility, handling the financial transactions and activities associated with its departments, and reporting to the Finance Business Partner.

As a trainee, you will learn the day-to-day mechanics of accounting inside a large organisation. That typically includes recording and checking transactions, processing invoices and payments, reconciling accounts, preparing supporting schedules, filing and organising documents, and helping with month-end tasks under guidance. Working with the Finance Business Partner also gives you visibility into how finance supports operational teams with reporting and decision-making.

The fixed evening hours make this role a practical option for UAE Nationals who are studying, finishing a degree or balancing other commitments but want to build real finance experience. You will be expected to be reliable, careful with numbers and willing to ask questions and learn. Accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail matter in every task, since financial records support audits, reporting and business decisions.

The role suits a UAE National with an interest in accounting or finance, basic knowledge of accounting principles and Excel, and the motivation to develop practical skills through hands-on work in a professional environment.

Accurate accounting is the foundation of reliable financial reporting. In a multi-brand facility with several departments, a large number of transactions need to be recorded, checked and reconciled correctly, and errors can cause problems in reporting, audits and supplier relationships. A trainee who handles these tasks carefully helps the finance team keep records accurate and up to date. Support with routine work also frees the Finance Business Partner to focus on analysis and advising operational managers, increasing the value finance brings to the business. Evening coverage can be particularly useful for keeping work flowing and meeting deadlines such as month-end close. Beyond day-to-day support, the programme contributes to Al-Futtaim's national talent development efforts by giving UAE Nationals early, practical exposure to finance in a large company. Trainees who develop well become a source of future finance talent who already understand the group's systems and standards, reducing future hiring and onboarding costs.

This part-time trainee role is a practical way for a UAE National to gain real accounting experience with one of the region's best-known business groups, while still having time for studies or other commitments. You will learn how accounting works in practice: processing transactions, reconciling accounts, supporting month-end and keeping records ready for audit. These hands-on skills are what employers look for when hiring junior accountants, and they are difficult to gain from study alone. Working alongside a Finance Business Partner also gives you insight into how finance supports business decisions, an important perspective for future career growth. Al-Futtaim's size and diversity mean exposure to structured finance processes and systems, as well as potential opportunities for full-time roles within the group over time. The experience also strengthens your CV for professional qualifications such as ACCA or CMA, which often value practical experience. You will develop transferable skills such as accuracy, time management, professional communication and confidentiality. For a UAE National interested in accounting or finance, this role offers a flexible and supportive first step into the profession, with a respected employer and a clear path to grow into junior accountant, accounts assistant or finance analyst roles in the future. It is a sensible, low-risk way to begin.

• UAE National (this role is for UAE Nationals)
• Currently studying or recently completed a diploma or degree in accounting, finance or business
• Basic understanding of accounting principles such as debits, credits and reconciliations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
• Availability to work part-time, 4pm to 8pm, at the Airport Road location
• Good communication skills in English and Arabic