Financial Controller (mid‑senior)

Financial Controller (Mid–Senior) — Job Description

Summary

• 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.

Core responsibilities

• Financial reporting: Prepare and oversee timely monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory and management financial statements; ensure accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.
• Month‑end close: Own end‑to‑end month‑end close activities, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet reviews.
• Budgeting & forecasting: Lead annual budgeting and periodic reforecast cycles; prepare variance analysis and scenario modelling to inform leadership decisions.
• Controls & compliance: Design, document, and enforce internal controls (SOX where applicable); support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Cash & working capital management: Monitor cash flow, manage bank relationships, optimize working capital (AR, AP, inventory), and oversee treasury activities where applicable.
• Financial analysis & business partnering: Provide actionable analysis on P&L drivers, cost control initiatives, margin improvement, and capital expenditure requests; partner with operations and functional leaders.
• Policy & process improvement: Develop and implement accounting policies, streamline financial processes, and drive automation to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Team leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff; set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and build a high‑performing finance team.
• Systems & ERP: Maintain and optimize ERP finance modules, lead finance system implementations or upgrades, and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Tax & statutory: Coordinate statutory accounts preparation, tax provision support, and liaise with external advisors for compliance.
• Ad hoc projects: Lead or support M&A integrations, business case modelling, cost transformation projects, and finance transformation initiatives.

Typical duties (day‑to‑day)

• Oversee daily accounting operations and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Drive month‑end close checklist and sign off key reconciliations.
• Prepare management packs and present financial results to senior leadership.
• Review and approve journal entries, intercompany reconciliations, and balance sheet movements.
• Monitor cash position and forecast short‑term liquidity needs.
• Coach accounting team, allocate workload, and ensure training/coverage.
• Liaise with auditors and provide necessary schedules/documentation.
• Implement process improvements and automation opportunities (e.g., RPA, ERP features).
• Evaluate internal control gaps and remediate deficiencies.
• Support strategic initiatives with financial modelling and scenario analysis.

Required qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification required (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience: 5–8+ years progressive accounting/finance experience with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or controller‑type role; experience in mid‑market or multi‑entity environments preferred.
• Technical skills: Strong knowledge of GAAP or IFRS (specify local standard), consolidated financial reporting, tax provision basics, and intercompany accounting.
• Systems: Proven experience with ERP/financial systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Sage) and advanced Excel skills; exposure to BI/FP&A tools a plus.
• Controls: Experience with SOX/controls framework, audit readiness, and implementing internal controls.
• Soft skills: Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience managing multi‑entity consolidations, foreign currency accounting, or international tax considerations.
• Prior exposure to M&A, integrations, or finance transformation projects.
• Familiarity with treasury operations and banking covenants.
• Advanced certifications or MBA.

Working conditions

• Office or hybrid environment; standard business hours with occasional extended hours during close, audits, or critical projects.
• May require limited travel for group reporting, audits, or integrations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: QAR321.15 - QAR689.10 per hour

Work Location: In person