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ADU REALESTATE AND INVESTMENT

Financial Controller (Mid&ndash;Senior) &mdash; Job DescriptionSummary<ul><li>Lead the month‑end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and control environment for the business; partner with leadership to drive financial performance, compliance, and process improvements.</li></ul>Core responsibilities<ul><li>Financial reporting: Prepare and oversee timely monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory and management financial statements; ensure accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.</li><li>Month‑end close: Own end‑to‑end month‑end close activities, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet reviews.</li><li>Budgeting &amp; forecasting: Lead annual budgeting and periodic reforecast cycles; prepare variance analysis and scenario modelling to inform leadership decisions.</li><li>Controls &amp; compliance: Design, document, and enforce internal controls (SOX where applicable); support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.</li><li>Cash &amp; working capital management: Monitor cash flow, manage bank relationships, optimize working capital (AR, AP, inventory), and oversee treasury activities where applicable.</li><li>Financial analysis &amp; business partnering: Provide actionable analysis on P&amp;L drivers, cost control initiatives, margin improvement, and capital expenditure requests; partner with operations and functional leaders.</li><li>Policy &amp; process improvement: Develop and implement accounting policies, streamline financial processes, and drive automation to improve accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Team leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff; set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and build a high‑performing finance team.</li><li>Systems &amp; ERP: Maintain and optimize ERP finance modules, lead finance system implementations or upgrades, and ensure data integrity across systems.</li><li>Tax &amp; statutory: Coordinate statutory accounts preparation, tax provision support, and liaise with external advisors for compliance.</li><li>Ad hoc projects: Lead or support M&amp;A integrations, business case modelling, cost transformation projects, and finance transformation initiatives.</li></ul>Typical duties (day‑to‑day)<ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations and resolve complex accounting issues.</li><li>Drive month‑end close checklist and sign off key reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare management packs and present financial results to senior leadership.</li><li>Review and approve journal entries, intercompany reconciliations, and balance sheet movements.</li><li>Monitor cash position and forecast short‑term liquidity needs.</li><li>Coach accounting team, allocate workload, and ensure training/coverage.</li><li>Liaise with auditors and provide necessary schedules/documentation.</li><li>Implement process improvements and automation opportunities (e.g., RPA, ERP features).</li><li>Evaluate internal control gaps and remediate deficiencies.</li><li>Support strategic initiatives with financial modelling and scenario analysis.</li></ul>Required qualifications<ul><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification required (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent).</li><li>Experience: 5&ndash;8+ years progressive accounting/finance experience with at least 2&ndash;3 years in a supervisory or controller‑type role; experience in mid‑market or multi‑entity environments preferred.</li><li>Technical skills: Strong knowledge of GAAP or IFRS (specify local standard), consolidated financial reporting, tax provision basics, and intercompany accounting.</li><li>Systems: Proven experience with ERP/financial systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Sage) and advanced Excel skills; exposure to BI/FP&amp;A tools a plus.</li><li>Controls: Experience with SOX/controls framework, audit readiness, and implementing internal controls.</li><li>Soft skills: Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.</li></ul>Preferred qualifications<ul><li>Experience managing multi‑entity consolidations, foreign currency accounting, or international tax considerations.</li><li>Prior exposure to M&amp;A, integrations, or finance transformation projects.</li><li>Familiarity with treasury operations and banking covenants.</li><li>Advanced certifications or MBA.</li></ul>Working conditions<ul><li>Office or hybrid environment; standard business hours with occasional extended hours during close, audits, or critical projects.</li><li>May require limited travel for group reporting, audits, or integrations.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: QAR321.15 - QAR689.10 per hourWork Location: In person

Financial Controller (mid‑senior)

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Financial Controller (mid‑senior)