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"Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate residing at the crossroads of the modern economy - Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, the Apparel Group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its more than 1750+ stores and 75+ brands across all platforms employing 17,000 multicultural staff covering four continents. Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines. Also, Apparel Group provides customers the experience of shopping from the comfort of their own home with ease and convenience via our E-Commerce site 6thStreet.com Apparel Group Operates Brands from around the world, originating from USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and include leading names in Fashion, Footwear & Lifestyle such as Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Skechers, Aldo, Nine West, Aeropostale, Jamie's Italian to name a few and other key brands include Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Inglot, Rituals etc.. The Apparel Group owes its amazing growth to the vision and guidance of its dynamic Chairman, Nilesh Ved, who has taken the company from strength to strength since its inception in the last two decades." The Manager - Treasury is responsible for overseeing the company's cash flow, liquidity management, banking relationships, and financial risk management. The role ensures optimal fund utilization, investment planning, debt management, and compliance with treasury policies. The position plays a key role in supporting the organization's financial health, ensuring efficient capital structuring, and aligning treasury strategies with business goals. Responsibility: 1. Cash Flow & Liquidity Management: Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to ensure sufficient working capital. Optimize the use of company funds, ensuring efficient cash allocation. Monitor and manage foreign exchange (FX) exposure and hedge risks where necessary. Ensure timely cash repatriation, fund transfers, and remittances across different business units and regions. 2. Banking & Relationship Management: Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions, negotiating optimal terms for loans, credit facilities, and other banking services. Optimize banking structures, ensuring seamless fund flows and cost-effective transactions. Coordinate and maintain banking mandates, facilities, and reconciliations. 3. Debt & Investment Management: Monitor and manage short-term and long-term borrowings, ensuring adherence to financial covenants. Work with CFO on capital structuring, loan agreements, and financing strategies. Identify and evaluate investment opportunities to enhance financial returns and minimize risk. 4. Treasury Operations & Compliance: Develop and implement treasury policies, controls, and risk management strategies. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance policies related to treasury activities. Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support financial audits and regulatory filings. 5. Financial Risk & Hedging Strategies: Monitor currency, interest rate, and market risks, implementing appropriate risk mitigation strategies. Evaluate and execute hedging strategies to protect against financial exposure. Conduct risk assessments related to treasury activities and propose solutions for risk minimization. 6. Treasury Reporting & Performance Monitoring: Provide monthly and quarterly treasury reports, including cash flow statements, investment reports, and debt schedules. Prepare and present treasury MIS reports, variance analyses, and cost-saving opportunities. Track treasury KPIs and identify areas for process improvement. 7. Business Partnering & Strategy Alignment: Collaborate with finance, procurement, and operations teams to align treasury strategies with business needs. Support CFO in making strategic financial decisions, including mergers, acquisitions, and new market expansions. Assist in developing and implementing financial strategies for sustainable growth. Qualification: An ideal Manager - Treasury should possess 7+ years of experience in treasury, cash flow management, and banking relations with strong knowledge of financial instruments, debt financing, and risk management along with proficiency in treasury management systems (TMS), ERP (SAP, Oracle), and financial modeling.

The Cost Controller is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and managing costs to ensure financial efficiency and profitability. This role plays a crucial part in budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making and optimize business operations within the retail group. KEY RESPONSIBILITY 1. Cost Monitoring & Control: - Track, monitor, and control company expenses to ensure adherence to approved budgets. - Analyze cost structures and identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. - Implement cost-control measures to enhance operational and financial performance. 2. Budgeting & Forecasting: - Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts. - Conduct detailed cost analysis to support budgeting and business planning. - Work with various departments to establish and maintain budgetary control mechanisms. 3. Variance Analysis & Reporting: - Conduct variance analysis by comparing actual costs with budgeted figures and identifying discrepancies. - Prepare reports on cost deviations, trends, and recommendations for corrective actions. - Provide insights to senior management on cost-related risks and opportunities. 4. Cost Allocation & Process Improvement: - Ensure proper cost allocation across business units, brands, and operational segments. - Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and operations teams to optimize cost efficiency. - Develop and implement best practices for cost control and financial reporting. 5. Compliance & Risk Management: - Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and audit requirements. - Monitor financial transactions to prevent fraud, wastage, and misallocation of funds. - Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary cost data and reports. 6. MIS Reporting & Decision Support: - Prepare and present cost reports, profitability analysis, and financial dashboards. - Support decision-making by providing accurate cost data and scenario analysis. - Utilize ERP systems and data analytics tools to enhance cost reporting and transparency. DESIRED EXPERIENCE The ideal Cost Controller should have 5+ years of experience in cost control, financial analysis, or management accounting with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is preferred. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Account - Manager, Chief Accountant, Key Accounts Manager, Senior Accountant, Executives, etc.

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories. Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally. Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets. Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040. What you'll be doing Develop trustworthy relationship with the Business Units to drive financial management and processes. Support operations in preparing P&L projection, analysis of financial viability of new investments and budget follow-up. Organize internal and external reporting; make constructive proposals and act as an internal consultancy to Managing Director, Finance Director and Business units’ Managers to monitor the business. Evaluate business proposals with complete analysis of economic impact on business Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry and economic conditions for use in making decisions. Assist in developing Financial Strategic Planning such as the 3-Y Plan Review purchase cycle and analyze the Cash Flow and stock position on regular basis to provide corrective actions if necessary. Prepare variance analysis and recommendations on monthly financial figures from business units compared to budget and last year and issue reports as required by the management. Follow up and control the capital expenditure budgets allocated to the business unit. Monitor the cost structure of the companies’ business units and prepare business profitability analysis. Arrange, observe and control the P&L, balance sheet and recommend action. Provide Internal Control and ensure compliance with all Group Policies and Procedures Prepare and monitor the performance of internal rate of return (IRR) studies for proposed outlets and new products. Prepare the Monthly dashboard, budget revisions and close follow up on: collections, payables, stock, sales and net margin. challenge assumptions and propose revisions. Drive month end closing by analyzing trial balances, researching general ledger activity and variances to budget and prior year. Develop and improve processes related to expenditure, appropriate financial methods to beer evaluate and measure performance Provide analytical support as required to various cross-function initiative and ad hoc projects (e.g. preparing business plans, study of the cash flow and P&L) Instigate and participate in all process improvement initiative related to the Business Unit Participate in relevant projects and community activities as and when needed Monitoring and managing the organization’s bank relationships and liquidity management Forecasting of medium and long- term funding and hedging requirements Daily cash management Debt facilities management What you’ll need to succeed Master/BA in Finance. Minimum of 8-10 years' experience in Financial Planning positions of increasing responsibility. Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated experience with financial statement analysis, financial metrics. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and Dashboard. Proven track record of demonstrating intellectual curiosity, problem solving, business acumen and enthusiasm. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Proven ability to collaborate across teams, functions and departments. Ability to work well with a team and also thrive independently. Attention to accuracy and detail required What we can offer you With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day. We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts. We Invite All Applicants to Apply It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.

"Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate residing at the crossroads of the modern economy - Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, the Apparel Group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its more than 1750+ stores and 75+ brands across all platforms employing 17,000 multicultural staff covering four continents. Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines. Also, Apparel Group provides customers the experience of shopping from the comfort of their own home with ease and convenience via our E-Commerce site 6thStreet.com Apparel Group Operates Brands from around the world, originating from USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and include leading names in Fashion, Footwear & Lifestyle such as Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Skechers, Aldo, Nine West, Aeropostale, Jamie's Italian to name a few and other key brands include Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Inglot, Rituals etc.. The Apparel Group owes its amazing growth to the vision and guidance of its dynamic Chairman, Nilesh Ved, who has taken the company from strength to strength since its inception in the last two decades." POSITION OBJECTIVE - The position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day execution of general ledger impacted processes, including support to clients/departments as they work with and understand these processes. - Perform accounting functions specifically in the areas of account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting and discrepancy resolution. - Perform in areas relating to general ledgers, subsidiary ledgers and related reporting. Key Responsibilities: - Responsible for doing monthly book closing by end of the month for previous month. - Responsible for Bank reconciliation by closing by end of the month for previous month. - Responsible for Group Company Account Reconciliation by end of the month for previous month. - Internal Audit and query resolution of Internal Audit. - Fixed assets booking and maintaining fixed assets register. - MIS (daily, weekly, fortnight and monthly) . - Vendor management and vendor reconciliation. - Finalization of accounts. - Ensure final settlement is close within the cut-off day from the date of last working day of employee. - Ledger Scrutiny: ensure books are up to date and free from errors and omissions. - Advances if any adjusted against subsequent payment. - Cost control and Reduction. - Budgeting.